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While opening for Devin The Dude in Kansas City, Ces Cru thoroughly impressed hometown rap kingpin Tech N9ne. Tech motioned to Ces Cru’s Ubiquitous and let him know that he loved what he was hearing.
Fast forward a few years to Kansas City barbeque staple Jack Stack. There, a friend of Ubiquitous gave Tech N9ne a copy of Ces Cru’s 2009 album, The Playground. Tech took the album home, listened to it and tweeted that he was vibing out to the music of Ubiquitous and his partner-in-rhyme, Godemis. In 2010, Tech N9ne and Strange Music CEO, Travis O’Guin, called to offer Ces Cru a slot on Tech N9ne’s forthcoming Bad Season mixtape. Along with the mixtape appearance, came an opportunity to open for Tech at the Beaumont Club, a prestigious KC entertainment venue. Ces Cru’s impressive contribution to the Bad Season track, “Livin Like I'm Dyin”, along with their energetic live performance, paved the way for the duo to join the Strange Music roster. “This is like passing the bar or something,” Godemis says. “It’s a really big deal. It means everything to me. I feel super-validated. We’ve been working for a really long time and this is the best place we could be.”
Indeed, Ces Cru has been putting in work for nearly a decade. The crew went through a number of different group members before becoming the trio of Ubiquitous, Godemis and Sorceress in the early 2000s. In 2004, the group released its debut album, Capture Enemy Soldiers. But while promoting the project, Sorceress wanted to fire the group’s then-manager. Ubiquitous and Godemis disagreed, so Sorceress departed the group. The impact of Sorceress’ exodus was immediate and significant. “Sorceress’ leaving definitely shaped how our next record was going to go,” Ubiquitous says. “We had to focus on a new dynamic when we were making songs. We had to figure out how to fill that space. The formula goes from just everybody just submits a verse and we put a chorus together to now it’s just kind of fluid. Her leaving made us break that writing box that we’d been in. We had to fill more space, work harder.” Part of working harder included appearing on a bevy of albums, mixtapes and recordings from local and regional artists. Another important undertaking was securing production and producers for forthcoming Ces Cru material.
Ces Cru found its new sonic partner in well-rounded producer Lenny D. “He was someone who focused all of his efforts into us,” Godemis says. “We didn’t have that and we needed that.”
Both Ubiquitous and Godemis dedicated themselves to writing more potent, intricate and meaningful rhymes. They also enhanced their song-making skills, better understanding how to strengthen the impact of their material thru doubling vocals, ad-libs and learning how to better navigate production with their voices. The hard work certainly paid off. Ces Cru’s next album, 2009’s The Playground, signaled marked artistic growth. Ubiquitous and Godemis earned critical acclaim thanks to such songs as the break-up anthem “DYT,” the chest-thumping “Float” and the politically-charged “Teeter.” In fact, the release contains such powerful material that Ces Cru will be releasing videos for The Playground cuts “Hate Season” and “Eye on Dat” in 2012, a full three years after the album’s initial release. As the group continued their evolution, Ubiquitous and Godemis realized that the meaning of Ces Cru also changed with the times, too. Originally an abbreviation for “Conglomerate Elements of Self-Consciousness,” Ces has also taken on the additional meanings of “Children Everywhere Smiling” and “Cost Effective Strategy” to Ubiquitous’ recent favorite “Can’t Entertain Stupidity” and Godemis’ tongue-in-cheek “Can’t Eat Sweets.”
“Having the name stand for different things brings a certain versatility to our culture,” Ubiquitous says. “We’re constantly building our own personal culture and adding to it.”
The next additions to Ces Cru’s catalog will be Ubiquitous’ Matter Don’t Money solo mixtape, which features the standout selections “Harmony of Spheres” and “Larry David.” Godemis’ The Deevil will also come out in early 2012, prior to Ces Cru’s debut Strange Music LP. The duo is starting the pre-production process with Strange Music production stalwart Michael “Seven” Summers (Tech N9ne, Wiz Khalifa, Mac Miller, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne). Now, after grinding for years in the underground, steadily building its following and releasing high-quality material, Ces Cru is set to take a major step thanks to its recent signing with Strange Music and its visionary artistic leader Tech N9ne.
“We’re from the same era of music and like the same kind of things,” Godemis says of Ces Cru’s relationship with Tech N9ne. “Tech sees something different in us and always comments that we’re on some real MC stuff. We put our best into the music. I think Tech sees that and can tell we’re not some flash-in-the-pan group. We give it our all.” Creating Endless Success may be the next thing Ces Cru is known for.
Wall E
Ces Cru Lyrics
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And we're the reason she's about to croak, I hope it sticks.
Nobody gave a qualm or fuck about the weather.
So rain, hail, sleet, or snow we're going out together.
And it will be forever, and it will be for all,
Suck it up and take your breath, when it's the final curtain call.
We bottle everything and I think I'm bottomin' out.
Could've took the high road but I felt like I had to have it.
Are we hard wired or am I coppin' shit out of habit?
We consumers, surprised we didn't notice it any sooner.
It's heatin' up, they tell you that global warming's a rumor.
A myth or, is it my frame of logic is piss poor?
Is any understanding of it too much to wish for?
I mean I'm not about to start up a rally,
But be honest, neither are you cause we don't want it that badly.
It's sad, people pretend like this shit they usin' just disappears,
As if it doesn't accumulate every fiscal year.
Shit don't evaporate, vanish without a trace,
There's an island made of trash, you can spot it from outer space, Gnarly.
Fuck it all, we fuckin' the planet raw,
In a place for each in all, it's a planet I don't recall, at all.
We all people, phones stuck in our hands,
With these gluttons chewin' the fat, what the fuck are they sayin'?
I don't know.
Could it be we've been a victim of every gimmick?
They just put the tools in place and let everybody else spin it?
When it comes down to it we are ass.
In comparison to the planet, pimpin', we are trash,
Of a virus, what have you a new mutation,
I view it all in front of a youtube nation.
How come nobody ever asks what if this fails?
Nothing is infinite tips scales.
Our ships sails, we should have listened to Ishmael.
Now we're standing at the stake, feeling the flames rise,
The people every day sharing a similar state of mind.
Say as long as I'm in charge why starve, I buy at large.
The human race is on autopilot to sayonara.
Antarctica's demise provides the higher tide.
Climate change became societal cyanide.
Sign of the time, end of days, cometh at last light.
London under the black plague, covered in rats.
Oil spillin' in the gulf coast bubblin' in black.
Earthquake in cities collapse under rubble and ash.
Mother nature set a crash course, run in its path.
We dare to stand in her way, and she cut us in half.
Calamity crept in while humanity slept.
The hurricane sandy effect to get your sanity test.
The television projects more panic and stress.
Conquestin' for pestilence, war, famine, and death.
Now that hour is 13, you see the storms form,
Our winters became warm, we have been forewarned.
Our summers are so long, we're staring at the news, confused.
Waiting patiently for something to go wrong.
Lacking competence or common sense,
Procrastination is slowly paving the way for to this era of consequence.
An international group of scientific experts came out today and said in no uncertain terms, global warming is real and it's almost certainly caused by what we humans do to this planet.
Ces Cru's song "Wall E" tackles the issue of climate change and the destruction of the planet at the hands of human beings. The lyrics begin by acknowledging that the planet is dying and that we are responsible for it. The song laments our lack of concern for the environment and the fact that we are all going down with the planet. The lyrics then explore the idea that we are all consumers and that we have all contributed to the problem in some way. This section questions whether we are hard-wired to consume or if it's just a habit that we have fallen into. The song also tackles the issue of denial and how some people dismiss or ignore climate change, pretending that the things they use just disappear without any negative consequence. The chorus expresses a general sense of hopelessness for the planet and the future, as humans continue to consume and destroy without any regard for the consequences. The song concludes with a call to action, urging people to wake up and take responsibility for their actions before it's too late.
Overall, the lyrics of "Wall E" are a critique of human behavior and a warning about the risks of ignoring the environment. The song highlights the fact that we are all implicated in the destruction of the planet and that we need to change our behavior in order to have any hope for the future. Ces Cru's lyrics are insightful and raise important questions about our relationship with the planet and our place in the natural world.
Line by Line Meaning
Planet home is dying, mother earth is sick.
The planet is on the verge of collapse due to human activities.
And we're the reason she's about to croak, I hope it sticks.
Humans are solely responsible for the planet's deterioration, and it is hoped that others will accept that fact.
Nobody gave a qualm or fuck about the weather.
People were apathetic towards the changing climate.
So rain, hail, sleet, or snow we're going out together.
Humans will suffer the consequences of the changing weather patterns together.
And it will be forever, and it will be for all,
The effects of human actions on the planet will be permanent and far-reaching.
Suck it up and take your breath, when it's the final curtain call.
People will face the full extent of damage when everything is over.
We bottle everything and I think I'm bottomin' out.
Consumerism has led to overconsumption of resources.
Got a bunch of stupid shit that I would've been good without.
Excessive possessions have left individuals questioning its value.
Could've took the high road but I felt like I had to have it.
Consumers are influenced by advertising and societal pressures.
Are we hard wired or am I coppin' shit out of habit?
It is unclear if human behavior towards consumption is ingrained or learned behavior.
We consumers, surprised we didn't notice it any sooner.
Consumers should have paid attention to their consumption patterns in the past for the welfare of the planet.
It's heatin' up, they tell you that global warming's a rumor.
People have denied the evidence of global warming despite seeing its effects.
A myth or, is it my frame of logic is piss poor?
People have neglected to understand the evidence of global warming and its effects.
Is any understanding of it too much to wish for?
Lack of understanding about global warming and its implications may be due to a reluctance to accept it.
I mean I'm not about to start up a rally,
The singer is not ready to advocate for change in the political arena.
But be honest, neither are you cause we don't want it that badly.
People are hesitant to make substantial changes to their consumption patterns.
Shit don't evaporate, vanish without a trace,
Human’s overconsumption of goods and waste products do not disappear without repercussions.
There's an island made of trash, you can spot it from outer space, Gnarly.
The Garbage Patch in the Pacific Ocean is a striking example of the damaging effects of waste accumulation.
Fuck it all, we fuckin' the planet raw,
Humans have damaged the planet through their actions.
In a place for each in all, it's a planet I don't recall, at all.
Human actions have led to a planet that is almost unrecognizable from what it was before.
We all people, phones stuck in our hands,
Smartphones have become ubiquitous in today's society and are used frequently.
With these gluttons chewin' the fat, what the fuck are they sayin'? I don't know.
People consume mindlessly and without regard for their impact on the planet, and their discussions do not contain substantial proposals for change.
Could it be we've been a victim of every gimmick?
People have been manipulated into over-consumption by marketing strategies.
They just put the tools in place and let everybody else spin it?
People are easily influenced by marketing strategies.
When it comes down to it we are ass.
Humans are the cause of the decline of the planet.
In comparison to the planet, pimpin', we are trash,
Human beings' contribution to the planet is insignificant compared to that of the Earth.
Of a virus, what have you a new mutation,
Humans are a disease that is damaging the planet in new ways.
I view it all in front of a youtube nation.
The artist observes the impacts of humanity and its actions through the lens presented by social media outlets like YouTube.
How come nobody ever asks what if this fails?
There is a lack of consideration of the possible negative outcomes of human choices.
Nothing is infinite tips scales.
Everything has consequences and finite limits.
Our ships sails, we should have listened to Ishmael.
Humans should have paid attention to the warning signs and addressed them.
Now we're standing at the stake, feeling the flames rise,
The consequences of human actions are catching up to us.
The people every day sharing a similar state of mind.
Many people are becoming more aware of the consequences of their actions.
Say as long as I'm in charge why starve, I buy at large.
The artist is a proponent of over-consumption without concern for the impact on the planet.
The human race is on autopilot to sayonara.
The singer believes that humanity is on a trajectory towards destruction.
Antarctica's demise provides the higher tide.
Antarctica's melting ice caps are a symptom of the planet's deterioration.
Climate change became societal cyanide.
The climate is changing as a direct result of human action and is harming society.
Sign of the time, end of days, cometh at last light.
The singer perceives the current era as a dire warning of times to come.
London under the black plague, covered in rats.
The singer makes an allusion to the plagues of the past to describe the current state of the world.
Oil spillin' in the gulf coast bubblin' in black.
The artist mentions an environmental disaster as an example of human impact on the planet.
Earthquake in cities collapse under rubble and ash.
The artist references a natural disaster as part of the planet's deterioration.
Mother nature set a crash course, run in its path.
Humanity is on a trajectory towards disaster, and there is no avoiding it.
We dare to stand in her way, and she cut us in half.
Trying to interfere with nature is a setup for disastrous consequences.
Calamity crept in while humanity slept.
Human beings have been asleep while the planet has been destroyed.
The hurricane sandy effect to get your sanity test.
Hurricane Sandy is a reminder of humanity's destabilizing impact on the environment.
The television projects more panic and stress.
The media portrays the world as chaotic and out of control.
Conquestin' for pestilence, war, famine, and death.
The planet is struggling with numerous issues related to the effects of human actions.
Now that hour is 13, you see the storms form,
The artist sees the evidence of climate change in the increasing severity of storms.
Our winters became warm, we have been forewarned.
The changing climate serves as a warning of the impending disaster.
Our summers are so long, we're staring at the news, confused.
People are perplexed by the unusual and extreme climate patterns.
Waiting patiently for something to go wrong.
People have grown accustomed to the current climate and are waiting for something catastrophic to happen.
Lacking competence or common sense,
People are not making logical and intelligent decisions.
Procrastination is slowly paving the way for to this era of consequence.
A lack of immediate action towards environmental concerns will lead to grave consequences.
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