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1. The Rapper: Cage Kennylz (born Christian Palko), commonly known as Cage, is an underground rapper based in New York City, United States.
Cage's life has gone from watching his father shoot heroin, to addiction and violence and mental institutions to cutting an album for Columbia Records and being a rising star in the heyday of the NYC independent rap scene, to the final culmination and personal triumph that his most current release Hell's Winter has become. It's a brand new record from someone who has been through more extreme circumstances than most people could ever imagine, and has come out triumphant and a better person because of it, and whose artistic vision now reflects this.
18 years old, fresh out of the lodge, Cage decided to pursue his the talent he honed while in hell and try to become a professional rapper. He made a demo, got a manager and was introduced to Pete Nice of 3rd Bass fame. Pete featured Cage on his solo effort "Dust to Dust" on the song "Rich Bring 'Em Back" in 1993. This was his first appearance on a rap record.
Through Pete Nice Cage met fledgling radio personality Bobbito Garcia who had just started his soon to be legendary late night mix show with DJ Stretch Armstrong. He was invited up to the show several time, earning a rep in the emerging underground NY scene as a savage and raw new MC with an original style based on his tortured life and demented imagery
Through his connection with that show, he met and formed a strong friendship with the KMD (whose front man Zev Love X would eventually be known as MF DOOM) and formed a very strong friendship with the late great Subroc. Cage was the last person to see Subroc alive before he was killed. He also became associated with and close to: Kurious Jorge, K-Solo, Godfather Don, Artifacts, Pharoah Monch, El-P (who actually worked with Cage briefly in 1994 on a 3 song demo now lost to the world), the Juggaknots and many more.
Bobbito and Pete Nice started a label through Columbia Records called Hoppoh and were on the verge of singing Cage as one of their first releases. At this time Cage was heavily abusing drugs and every time he got into the studio he was too high to record anything that Columbia thought was worthy of a major label release.
In 1997, Cage's friend and mentor Bobbito Garcia started his own independent label Fondle 'Em Records, and offered cage a twelve inch deal. Refocused and determined to get it right this time, Cage penned the single Agent Orange b/w Radiohead. The single would go on to be one of the landmark records of the golden era of NYC underground/independent rap music and propelled Cage into cult star status.
After a few more singles with Fondle 'Em, Cage met and became friends with Philly to New York transplant rap group The High And the Mighty. He formed a group with them called the Smut Peddlers, and Rawkus (who were riding high on albums by Company Flow and Mos Def, to name a few) offered them a full length album deal through Eastern Conference’s imprint, Eastern Conference. The record sold over 50 thousand copies and solidified Cage's status as a rising rap star in the independent scene.
Cage went on to do more records with Eastern Conference including his first solo record Movies for the Blind. The record was the realization of the very character he became through his tortured early years, relying on raw, savage, often cruel, misogynistic, gritty and rebellious attitudes he had formed through his earlier years. The record struck a chord, selling 15 thousand copies in just 2 weeks, and his legion of dedicated fans grew ever bigger, attracted to his visceral and dangerous persona and music. He traveled the world several times over in support of the record and became a major draw in the independent show circuit.
Soon after he started the supergroup Weathermen, comprised of good friends Camu Tao, El-P, Aesop Rock, Yak Ballz, Tame 1, Breeze of the Juggaknots and Vast Aire.
Restless with his artistic direction and feeling trapped by a persona created out of his troubled youth, he found himself at a crossroads. He felt as though he was squandering his writing abilities and catering to music with content that only scratched the surface of what he was about. He no longer wanted to project crazy for the sake of crazy and grew tired of showing the results of his past and how they reflected on his personality. Instead, he wanted to explain why he was the way he was and wanted to make a record that he could play for his daughter someday; a record that reflected the man he was now while at the same time finally shedding light on the source of his rage, pain and rebellion. It was at this point that he and El-p started to seriously talk about making an album that would truly realize his desire to take his art to another level. They cautiously talked and imagined this transformation for over a year, culminating with his signing with Definitive Jux records. Cage worked to to bring these ideas to fruition, and the result is a cathartic and radical statement of a tortured boy turned man. A detailed, imaginative and often disturbing look into the dark territory that Cage had so closely guarded from the fans that loved him.
Cage appeared at the end of the Head Automatica album Decadence on the track 'I Shot William H. Macy' - lead singer Daryl Palumbo appeared on the RJD2 produced track Shoot Frank, as well as his band being referenced throughout the album (notably on Scenester, with Cage urging the listener to "slip it in your Head Automatica folder"). Head Automatica also wrote a song called K-Horse about Cage on their new album Popaganda.
Actor Shia LaBeouf star of Transformers (July 2007) will be playing Cage in an upcoming movie about his life.
2. The Power Metal Band: (from website bio) CAGE formed in 1992 after the breakup of two outfits from San Diego, CRUSHER and NOMAD. The band has become an underground legend of sorts and are still active to this day. Their original lineup consisted of Sean Peck (Vocals), David Garcia (Guitar), Eric Horton (Guitar), Mike Giordano (Bass), and Damian Arletto (Drums).
In 2010 original bassist Mike Giordano and lead guitarist Anthony Wayne McGuiniss left the band, and new recruits bassist Steve Brogden (guitarist/vocalist for Howler) and former Brick Bath bassist Pete Stone were added on. Current lineup consists of Sean Peck(vocals), Dave Garcia(Guitar), Casey Trask(Guitar), Dwight Magic(Bass), and Sean Elg(Drums)
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Broken Dreams
Cage Lyrics
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Practicing discretion they hardly make a sound
You've really got to go there and see it for yourself
For some hedonistic pleasure just be careful of your health
Silence is golden when you visit this place
Dare the darkened hallways and flashing neon lights
From fantasy to fetish you won't believe your eyes
But you've got to know your limits so don't indulge too much
Silence is golden when you visit this place
The secrets your holding don't tell a soul, prevent your disgrace
Broken dreams running through the Red Light District come with men
Many people stay
Others run away you know it can be rough
We just can't get enough
The coffee shops and space cakes are soothing to your soul
What difference does it make there's no need for control
If just takes fifty gilders and lust and sin are live
It will leave you so bewildered
I hope you can survive
Silence is golden when you visit this place
The secrets you're holding don't tell a soul, prevent your disgrace
Broken dreams running through the Red Light District come with men
Cage's song "Broken Dreams" describes the infamous Amsterdam Red Light District, a place where people from all over the world come seeking adventure and pleasure. The song starts off by acknowledging the discretion these visitors must practice and the fact that they hardly make a sound. To really understand what goes on in the Red Light District, you have to go there and see it for yourself. The place is full of hedonistic pleasure, but one must be careful with their health.
The chorus repeats the phrase "silence is golden" when visiting the Red Light District. This could refer to the secrecy and discretion that visitors and workers must practice in order to maintain the illegal and taboo nature of the activities that go on there. The song then goes on to describe the different experiences one can encounter while walking through the district's dark hallways and neon lights. From fantasy to fetish, everything is there for you to touch. However, the song warns against indulging too much, as it can be dangerous and leave you with broken dreams.
The second verse describes the effect the Red Light District has on people. Many stay, unable to resist the appeal of unlimited pleasure, while others run away because of the rough and unsettling nature of the place. The lyrics then transition to describe the comforting effects of coffee shops and space cakes, offering visitors a soothing escape from the reality of the district. The song ends with a warning that the Red Light District can be bewildering and leave you broken.
Line by Line Meaning
They come seeking adventure they come from miles around
People come from far and wide for the excitement this place offers.
Practicing discretion they hardly make a sound
Visitors remain quiet to avoid drawing too much attention to themselves.
You've really got to go there and see it for yourself
One must experience this place firsthand to truly understand it.
For some hedonistic pleasure just be careful of your health
Indulging in the pleasures offered here can come at a cost to one's well-being.
Silence is golden when you visit this place
It's important to be discreet and not draw attention to oneself while here.
Dare the darkened hallways and flashing neon lights
The atmosphere here is bold and daring.
From fantasy to fetish you won't believe your eyes
The variety of experiences offered here is astounding.
All that you desire is there for you to touch
Visitors can indulge in any of their desires while here.
But you've got to know your limits so don't indulge too much
It's important to stay in control and not let oneself get carried away.
The secrets your holding don't tell a soul, prevent your disgrace
It's important to keep one's experiences here private to avoid being judged or shamed.
Broken dreams running through the Red Light District come with men
Many people come here searching for something that they cannot find elsewhere.
Many people stay
Some find what they are looking for here and choose to stay.
Others run away you know it can be rough
Some people are unable to handle the intensity of this place and leave quickly.
We just can't get enough
Despite its risks and challenges, many people cannot resist returning to this place.
The coffee shops and space cakes are soothing to your soul
The relaxed and mellow atmosphere of the coffee shops can be a respite from the intensity of the rest of the area.
What difference does it make there's no need for control
Many people come here to escape the constraints of their everyday lives.
If just takes fifty gilders and lust and sin are live
Indulging in the experiences here is often as simple as paying a small fee.
It will leave you so bewildered, I hope you can survive
The intensity and shock value of this place can be overwhelming and it's important to be prepared for it.
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