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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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Release Me
Cage Lyrics
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Such complicated lives
Feel the pain can't stand the strain
We constantly go through
Only one thing you can do
Seek separation
It brings to me expectations
Seek shelter from the storm
Some place safe and warm
Find the flame the astral plane
Beyond the things we know
So damn bad I want to go
Separation it brings to me
Revelations
Release me release my soul
Release me let me go
Release me release me
Release me release me let me go
Find the truth seek proof the answer to it all
Will we rise of fall
When will it end does it begin and and the begin again
Take me with you won't you friend
Separation it brings to me
New sensations
Release me release my soul my soul
Release me let me go
Release me release me release me
The lyrics to Cage's song "Release Me" touch upon the struggles of everyday life and the desire for escape and revelation. It speaks to the complexities of existence and the difficulties we face in finding our place in the world. The first verse acknowledges the challenges we encounter on a daily basis, whether it's physical or emotional pain, stress, or strain. It suggests that seeking separation from these struggles may be the only way to find relief and new expectations. This separation alludes to a spiritual or emotional distance from our mundane reality, allowing us to find inner peace and clarity.
The following verse expands on this idea of seeking shelter from the storm and finding a safe haven where we can connect to higher planes of existence. It speaks to the spiritual search for truth, and the questions we often ask about the meaning of our lives. It suggests that we need to escape our current reality to experience a new dimension of existence that can offer us new sensations and revelations. The chorus repeats the desire for release, requesting to be free from the burdens of our current reality and allowing us to fully embark on the journey towards self-awareness.
Overall, the lyrics of "Release Me" encourage us to seek transcendence beyond our current reality by embracing separation and finding new perspectives. It speaks to the universal desire for spiritual growth and understanding, and the need to find a sense of inner peace in the midst of life's difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday everyday we struggle to survive
We face challenges on a daily basis just to stay alive
Such complicated lives
Our lives are complex and difficult to navigate
Feel the pain can't stand the strain
The stress is overwhelming and causing physical and emotional pain
We constantly go through
These struggles are a never-ending cycle
Only one thing you can do
The only way to cope is to seek separation and distance yourself from the stress
Seek separation
Find a way to distance yourself
It brings to me expectations
This separation brings a sense of hope and anticipation for something better
Need escape get away
The desire to escape is strong
Seek shelter from the storm
Looking for a safe haven from the chaos
Some place safe and warm
A place of security and comfort
Find the flame the astral plane
Discovering new and unexplored territories of spirituality and consciousness
Beyond the things we know
Going beyond our current understanding and knowledge
So damn bad I want to go
The desire to leave is intense
Separation it brings to me
Again emphasizing the benefits of distancing oneself
Revelations
This distance can lead to profound revelations and insights
Release me release my soul
A plea to be free from the burdens weighing on the soul
Find the truth seek proof the answer to it all
The search for truth and understanding is a driving force
Will we rise or fall
Uncertainty about the future
When will it end does it begin and and the begin again
Questioning the cyclical nature of life and the uncertainties it brings
Take me with you won't you friend
Asking for support and companionship on this journey
New sensations
Similar to 'Revelations', the belief that separation can lead to a new awakening or heightened perception
Release me let me go
The repeated plea to be released from the struggles and burdens of life
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