Paz formed the outfit in the late 1990s with the original roster of Bahamadia, Chief Kamachi, Virtuoso, 7L & Esoteric, plus Jedi Mind Tricks' other member Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind. The group first released the "Five Perfect Exertions" and "War Ensemble" 12" on Paz's short-lived Recordings in 1998, but then the underground supergroup remained silent for several years. After a couple of successful Jedi Mind Tricks albums and a new deal with Babygrande by 2003, Paz resurrected the crew, adding OuterSpace, Celph Titled, Reef the Lost Cauze, King Syze, Des Devious, and Apathy; however, Stoupe, Bahamadia, and Virtuoso had defected from the group. Babygrande issued their "Tear It Down" 12" and first album, The Torture Papers, in 2006. The 2007 follow-up album, Ritual of Battle, saw Jus Allah and JMT protégés Doap Nixon and Demoz joining the Pharaohs.
The Unholy Terror was released on March 30, 2010. This album marked the return of Apathy and the addition of two new AOTP members, Block McCloud and Journalist. Two songs, "Godzilla" and "Contra Mantra", were released before the album. This album also marked the departure of Chief Kamachi who left the group because of business issues and an apparent feud with Vinnie Paz and Apathy.
In early 2011, Vinnie Paz announced on his Facebook page that In Death Reborn is due to be released in 2012, however the date was pushed back and almost seemed like it was never going to be released. Early in 2012, Houston underground MC VZilla and Connecticut's Blacastan were added to the group. Both artists have made names for themselves with their features and album releases in 2012. In Death Reborn was eventually released on April 22, 2014. The album featured members Vinnie Paz, Apathy, Blacastan, Block McCloud, Celph Titled, Demoz, Des Devious, Doap Nixon, Esoteric, Lawrence Arnell,[8] King Magnetic, King Syze, OuterSpace, Reef the Lost Cauze and VZilla. Their fifth studio album, Heavy Lies the Crown was released on October 21, 2014.
All Shall Perish
Army of the Pharaohs Lyrics
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Yeah
a.o.T.P., come on!
Underground legends, yeah
Yeah! Army of the mother fuckin' Pharoahs!
And what I'm saying, independent
Warriors taking over the game
And I'm sayin' it time for y'all to lay down
And I'm sayin', the deer hunter is here
*Verse 1* - Chief Kamachi
Ain't no need to know my ethno', 'cause world wide is where my respect go
My flow is multi-spectral, like I'm space spaced on LSD
Entranced state dancing techno, tellin' y'all haters to let go
It's enough beef, but be vegetarian: observe the spiritual laws
Purify your channels and clearly hear your flaws
So I won't have to convince you
That you wack and shouldn't be here at all
Kamachi's dissin' that I hear it all
And see you run from your squad,
Screamin' that "I wasn't there wit y'all"
I start wars with the toungue like it's a lesbian arm
Talk with that Thesbian charm
And you can let your stereos amp this, it's the old english
Pamphlets of a hoodlum hamlet
Or the literary FBI cameras, candid daddy
Yeah!(Ha ha ha ha)
This shit is child's play man
*Chorus x2*
Don't let your life be the aim of pure misery
Don't let this knife keep your frame on floor, shivering
This pain and strife can no longer exist to me
Don't be the cause of an unsolved mystery
*Verse 2* - King Syze
I'm an assault author
Shockin' vaults mixin' water disturbin' the law and order
When I'm broiling for the future, we dem better kids
Rap flows throughout my heritage
And let it live you reppin' shit where's the evidence?
All I see, and hear, is poison to my ears
I kill a track, choke-slam this man
And let the sample live another day
save it for another chase, hunt it down with my brothers outer space
Drive runs in my careers, bent up anger
I'm 'bout to leave these raps alone and load bangers
It's just the words from a slave rapper
Tryin' to bring the game back, talkin to the same master
I'm takin' a stand, my shit expands
Beyond makin a band that talks and storm upon forsaken lands
So when approach, bring your best shit wit you
When I break it down you can take the rest with you, word
*Chorus x2*
Don't let your life be the aim of pure misery
Don't let this knife keep your frame on floor, shivering
This pain and strife can no longer exist to me
Don't be the cause of an unsolved mystery
*Verse 3* - Vinnie Paz
Yeah this is bars of death
We murkin everybody, God is next
This is raw literature, pure as Ghandi's flesh
Palm to your chest, let your breath cave in
A heart attack that bring the horror back, wes cravin'
It make no sense waitin, the teams risen
Like Pakistan and India liberated by Britain
We got rid of dead weight division sharp and cleaner
Like the assasination attempt at Cartagena
We like a zombie feature, cause it ain't often sweet
And it ain't nobody fuckin' with us on the street
We re-inventin the wheel cousin, the cycle dead
We push the rock and we buck like we Michael Redd
I gave you life instead, gave you rights and bread
I think it's time that I separate the disciple head
That's probably the only thing that can calm me
Vinnie Pazienza it's the mother fuckin' Army
*Chorus x2* -
Don't let your life be the aim of pure misery
Don't let this knife keep your frame on floor, shivering
This pain and strife can no longer exist to me
Don't be the cause of an unsolved mystery
The song "All Shall Perish" by Army of the Pharaohs is a powerful declaration of the group's arrival and domination in the rap game. The lyrics in the song's opening remind listeners that the Army of the Pharaohs is an independent group of underground legends, who are taking over the game. The song's confidence and boldness come across clear, stating that it's time for other artists to lay down and allow the group to reign.
The first verse by Chief Kamachi, speaks of the need to clean up one's act and purify oneself spiritually. The rapper encourages listeners to work on themselves and improve their flaws. Kamachi warns rappers that he's not afraid to start wars with his words and reminds them to stay true to themselves. The second verse by King Syze talks about his heritage and legacy, declaring that music runs through his veins. He also talks about bringing the game back to where it started, and he's doing just that through his lyrics. The final verse by Vinnie Paz declares that the Army of the Pharaohs is going to murk everyone, and no one can mess with them on the streets. Paz calls his group the "mother fuckin' Army," demonstrating the group's power and dominance.
Overall, "All Shall Perish" by Army of the Pharaohs sends a strong message to the rap world, stating that the group is here to stay.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Introducing the Army of the Pharaohs
a.o.T.P., come on!
Abbreviation of Army of the Pharaohs, calling the group to start
Underground legends, yeah
Acknowledging the group's status as renowned underground rappers
Yeah! Army of the mother fuckin' Pharoahs!
Expressing pride and excitement for the group
And what I'm saying, independent
Not signed to a major record label
Warriors taking over the game
The group is taking control of the rap industry like warriors
And I'm sayin' it time for y'all to lay down
Challenging other rappers to give up their careers to the Army of the Pharaohs
And I'm sayin' we back. It's been too long
Announcing the group's return after a hiatus
And I'm sayin', the deer hunter is here
Introducing Chief Kamachi, the 'deer hunter'
Ain't no need to know my ethno', 'cause world wide is where my respect go
Chief Kamachi's ethnicity doesn't matter, as he commands respect globally
My flow is multi-spectral, like I'm space spaced on LSD
Chief Kamachi's rap style is diverse, like he's experiencing space while high on LSD
Entranced state dancing techno, tellin' y'all haters to let go
Chief Kamachi is in a trance state, enjoying techno music, and telling his haters to let go of their negativity
Kamachi's dissin' that I hear it all
Other rappers are dissing Chief Kamachi, but he's aware of it
And see you run from your squad, Screamin' that "I wasn't there wit y'all"
Other rappers are abandoning their friends or group when challenged, claiming they weren't together
It's just the words from a slave rapper
Vinnie Paz is a slave to his music, but he's owning it
Tryin' to bring the game back, talkin to the same master
Vinnie Paz is trying to take rap music back to its roots, before the influence of major record labels
It make no sense waitin, the teams risen
There's no point in waiting for other rappers to catch up, as the Army of the Pharaohs has already risen to the top
Like Pakistan and India liberated by Britain
Comparing the Army of the Pharaohs' liberation in the rap industry to Pakistan and India's liberation from British rule
We like a zombie feature, cause it ain't often sweet
The Army of the Pharaohs is like a scary zombie movie, as their music is often dark and intense
And it ain't nobody fuckin' with us on the street
Other rappers can't compete with the Army of the Pharaohs' superior skills
We re-inventin the wheel cousin, the cycle dead
The Army of the Pharaohs is revolutionizing rap music, breaking the mold
Vinnie Pazienza it's the mother fuckin' Army
Referring to himself as Vinnie Pazienza, and declaring that he is the Army of the Pharaohs
Don't let your life be the aim of pure misery
Encouraging listeners to not let their lives be full of sadness and despair
Don't let this knife keep your frame on floor, shivering
Urging listeners to not let their fears hold them back or incapacitate them
This pain and strife can no longer exist to me
The Army of the Pharaohs is leaving behind the pain and struggles of the past
Don't be the cause of an unsolved mystery
Advising listeners to not do anything that would make them a mystery that can't be solved
Contributed by Liam G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chris Rumpel
[C.Kamachi:]
Yeah, A.O.T.P., come on
Underground legends, yeah
Yeah Army Of The motherfuckin' Pharaohs
What I'm sayin', independent
Warriors takin' over the game
What I'm sayin' it's time for y'all to lay down
And I'm sayin' we back, it been to long
What I'm sayin', the deer hunter's here
Ain't no need to know my ethno, cause worldwide is where my respect go
My flow is multi-spectral, like I'm space based on LSD in trance state dancin' techno
Tellin' y'all haters to let go
It's enough beef but we vegetarian observe the spiritual laws
Purify ya channels and clearly hate ya flaws
So I wouldn't have to convince you that you wack and shouldn't be here at all
Kamachi's this and that I hear it all
I see you run from ya squad screamin' I wasn't even there wit y'all
I start wars with the tongue like it's a lesbian alm
Talk with that Thesbian charm
And you can let ya stereos amp this
It's the old english, pamphlets of a hoodlum Hamlet
Under literary FBI cameras candid, daddy
(yeah, Ha ha ha ha shit is child's play man)
[Crypt the Warchild]:
Don't let ya life be the aim of pure misery
Don't let this knife keep ya frame on floors shivering
This pain and strife can no longer exist to me
Don't be the cause of an unsolved mystery
[x2]
[King Syze:]
I'm an assault author, shockin' volts mixed with water
Disturbin' the law and order when I'm ballin' for the future
We them better kids, rap flows throughout my heritage
And let it live you reppin' shit where's the evidence
All I see and hear is poison in my ears
I kill a track, choke slam the snare
And let the sample live another day
Save it for another chase hunt it down with my brothers Outerspace
Tried once but my career's built off anger
I'm bout to leave these raps alone and load bangers
It's just the words from a slave rapper
Tryna bring the game back talkin' to the same master
I'm takin' a stand, my shit expands beyond makin' a band
That talks and storms upon forsaken lands
So when approachin' bring your best shit wit you
When I break it down you can take the rest wit you word
[Crypt the Warchild]:
Don't let ya life be the aim of pure misery
Don't let this knife keep ya frame on floors shivering
This pain and strife can no longer exist to me
Don't be the cause of an unsolved mystery
[Vinnie Paz:]
Yeh this is bars of death, we merkin' everybody God is next
Vicious raw literatures pure as Ghandi's flesh
Bomb to the chest, let ya breath cave in
A heart attack to bring the horror back Wes Craven
It make no sense waitin', the team risen
Like Pakistan and India liberated by Britain
We got rid of dead weight the vision's sharp and cleaner
Like the assassination attempt in Cartagena
We like a zombie feature, cause it ain't nothin' sweet
And it ain't nobody that's fuckin' with us on the street
We reinventin' the wheel cousin the cycle dead
We push the rock and we buck like we Michael Redd
I gave you life instead, gave you rice and bread
I think it's time that I separate the disciple head
That's probably the only thing that can calm me
Vinnie Pazzienza it's the motherfuckin' Army
[Crypt the Warchild]:
Don't let ya life be the aim of pure misery
Don't let this knife keep ya frame on floors shivering
This pain and strife can no longer exist to me
Don't be the cause of an unsolved mystery
dustin lightsey
This track gets better and better every time you listen to it 🔥
duparcg
This track is magical
iVenom FGC
The beat is just godly. One of the best that have ever graced Hip Hop. The track is probably in the top 5 for AOTP's.
goat666db
I was thinking that same thing. definitely one of the best AotP beats, and that's saying a lot. brings me back to '06, what was I doing? just 22 drinking hella liquor, smoking hella weed and listening to my favorite kinds of music lol I can't smoke anymore, but the track still invokes good memories
iVenom FGC
Lol I'm 22 right now. But I started listening to them back in 08. I didn't really give the full albums a listen until last year. I mostly listened to certain tracks and some I didn't even remember.
goat666db
+1stnaruto don't matter the age, as long as you have a love for real music my friend :) but for real, go back and listen to the first AotP albums in full (and JMT albums if you haven't already heard them)
iVenom FGC
I've heard em all
ThreeEyed Degenerate
+goat666db why can't you smoke anymore?
DeltaCharlieHipHop
That instrumental is so fucking phenomenal man! Mad respect!
Random_Acuity
Stoupe is a genius