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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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Shoot To Kill
Cage Lyrics
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We're seeking fertile minds
Come and serve your nation
Shoot to kill your victim
Fire at will
Fire at will they say
Shoot to kill
Blood will spill
You travel Such great distances as diplomats deploy
And in many instances your ordered to destroy
Shoot to kill your victim
Fire at will
Fire at will they say
Shoot to kill
It's a killing system
Blood will spill
You'll sacrifice your life
A germ a bomb or just a knife
You'll battle without fear
Dark intentions led you here
Take the land by force
Objectives just aren't clear of course
They never are in war
A constant ROAR
Shoot to kill
Fire at will
Shoot to kill
Blood will spill
They've programmed your mind so you won't disobey
They tell you it's safe but make you lead the way
Political Idiots blocking your goal
Just push a button and seize all control
Shoot to kill your victim
Fire at will
Fire at will they say
Shoot to kill
It's a killing system
Blood will spill
The lyrics of Cage's song "Shoot to Kill" talk about the violence and destruction that comes with war. The first verse describes how people are encouraged to join the military or become diplomats in service of their country, but are ultimately sent to kill as part of a "killing system." The chorus repeats the phrase "Shoot to kill", emphasizing the brutality and finality of taking another life.
The second verse explains that soldiers are often ordered to destroy, without clear objectives or goals. The lyrics suggest that soldiers are controlled by their superiors, who have "programmed their minds" to see killing as a necessary and acceptable part of war. The bridge describes how soldiers are willing to sacrifice themselves, using any means possible, to achieve their objectives.
Overall, "Shoot to Kill" is a powerful condemnation of war and the military-industrial complex that perpetuates it. The lyrics question the idea that killing is necessary for the greater good, and suggest that soldiers are being brainwashed into perpetuating a cycle of violence.
Line by Line Meaning
We offer education
We provide education and knowledge to those who seek it.
We're seeking fertile minds
Our goal is to find and cultivate talented and receptive individuals.
Come and serve your nation
Join us in serving and protecting your country.
Shoot to kill your victim
Commit murder by intentionally taking the life of another human being.
Fire at will
Shoot without hesitation or restriction.
Fire at will they say
You are given explicit permission to shoot freely.
It's a killing system
The system is designed to take lives.
Blood will spill
There will be loss of life.
You travel such great distances as diplomats deploy
As a diplomat, you travel to faraway places to accomplish objectives.
And in many instances your ordered to destroy
You are often instructed to cause destruction or harm.
You'll sacrifice your life
You may be required to give up your life.
A germ a bomb or just a knife
You may face threats in the form of biological agents, explosives, or weapons.
You'll battle without fear
You will fight bravely and with determination.
Dark intentions led you here
Your motivations and objectives may not be entirely noble or good.
Take the land by force
Conquer territory through violent means.
Objectives just aren't clear of course
The goals and reasons for fighting may be difficult to discern.
They never are in war
In war, the reasons and objectives are often clouded by propaganda and misinformation.
A constant ROAR
The chaos and violence of war create a deafening noise.
They've programmed your mind so you won't disobey
Your thoughts and actions have been conditioned to ensure obedience.
They tell you it's safe but make you lead the way
You are told to believe it's safe, but are still made to take the risks.
Political Idiots blocking your goal
Politicians are hindering your progress and objectives with their foolish actions.
Just push a button and seize all control
You have the power to take command and control through the push of a button or activation of a device.
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