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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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Hasta la vista
Cage Lyrics
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You think you're my fucking wife
My back is holding your knife,
I have a few things to say
Yours ain't the only way,
Your bitching has got me crazy
How many time do you,
I'm telling you now we're through
You get on my nerves you grate,
You're sorry but it's too late
You're leaving and I can't wait
You bother me you're going away
You bother me you're leaving today
I can see through you you are driving me
To the bitter end why can't you see
You sit there and wonder
Because you never listen
Here's something to ponder
Stop your fucking bitching at me
You're shit is out of my place
I'm sick of you makeup face
Get out and don't leave a trace
We had a few nights of fun
Check that and make it one
Your leaving and watch me run
You are not the same
Free me from your pain
Reputation stain never more again
The song "Hasta La Vista" by Cage is a powerful expression of the singer's frustration towards a controlling and manipulative partner. The lyrics are straightforward and confrontational, as the singer puts an end to the toxic relationship. He paints a picture of a partner who tries to control every aspect of his life, who thinks they are entitled to do so, and who tries to guilt-trip him into submission. The singer, however, has had enough and is ready to move on. He accuses his partner of being overly critical of him, not listening, and disrespecting him. He adds that he cannot be anyone's property, nor can he live his life according to anyone else's dictates. He wants freedom from the pain and the reputation stain caused by the relationship, and he is willing to sever ties and move on.
The singer's emotion and intensity are evident throughout the song. He speaks his mind in a language that is both angry and assertive. The lyrics are relatable, and they connect to people who have gone through similar experiences. The song is introspective, and it invites the listener to reflect on relationships that have gone sour, and the impact that they have on our lives. Cage's voice is powerful and expressive, and he delivers the lyrics with a sense of urgency that speaks to the heart of the matter.
Line by Line Meaning
You try and invade my life,
You attempt to intrude into my personal space,
You think you're my fucking wife
You assume authority over me like a spouse,
My back is holding your knife,
You're being manipulative and stabbing me in the back,
I have a few things to say
I need to express my thoughts and feelings to you,
Yours ain't the only way,
Your opinion and way of doing things are not the only valid ones,
Your bitching has got me crazy
Your constant complaining and nagging is driving me insane,
How many time do you,
How often do you,
Yell at me till I'm blue
Continuously shout and argue until I'm exasperated,
I'm telling you now we're through
I'm informing you that our relationship is over,
You get on my nerves you grate,
You irritate and rub me the wrong way,
You're sorry but it's too late
Your apologies are meaningless at this point,
You're leaving and I can't wait
I'm eager for you to depart,
You bother me you're going away
I find your presence bothersome and I'm happy you're leaving,
You bother me you're leaving today
You make me uncomfortable and I'm glad you're departing soon,
I can see through you you are driving me
I can perceive your true nature and it's pushing me to my limit,
To the bitter end why can't you see
You're oblivious to the fact that our relationship is doomed and hostile,
You sit there and wonder
You're clueless and bewildered,
Because you never listen
You don't pay attention to what I say or feel,
Here's something to ponder
Here's something for you to think about,
Stop your fucking bitching at me
Stop nagging and complaining to me,
You're shit is out of my place
Your belongings are no longer welcome in my home,
I'm sick of you makeup face
I'm tired of your fake persona and appearances,
Get out and don't leave a trace
Leave and don't make a scene or cause any problems,
We had a few nights of fun
We had a brief period of enjoyable moments,
Check that and make it one
Actually, it was only one night of fun,
Your leaving and watch me run
Your departure will bring me relief and joy,
You are not the same
You have changed and are no longer the person I once knew,
Free me from your pain
Let me escape from the emotional distress you have caused me,
Reputation stain never more again
You have tarnished your reputation with me and I won't interact with you again.
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