Inspectah Deck told Paul Meara of HipHopDX in February 2013, that the album had no goals, but to "create something worth listening to". Inspectah Deck had worked with 7L & Esoteric on tour and two previous tracks, the duo's song "Speaking Real Words" from the 2001 album The Soul Purpose and "12th Chamber" from their 2010 album 1212. Esoteric spoke of the album's origin as fun between friends, which ultimately led to a character that represented all three members.
They released their acclaimed debut studio album, Czarface, February 19, 2013. The album was followed by Every Hero Needs a Villain in 2015 and A Fistful of Peril in 2016, both of which were also praised by critics.
Czartacus
Czarface Lyrics
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Yo, there go the speakers
I'm natural glowing, blowing sativa
Amazing display of art, unique as Mona Lisa
Non-believers, they bitching like R & B divas
I'm headache, chest pain, hard to breath fever
He's a resident patient, F all the expectations
Let go the arsenal, the odds impossible
Speak the gospel, we harder than army obstacles
Watch your dude monster mash for a wad of cash
Ironic how niggas garbage be talking trash
Hashtag more than rap, might fuck around
And lose your cataracts if you saw it in rap
Deep in the pits, i speak swift, pleading the fifth
Only time I go soft after pleasing your bitch
We the shit, official with the stripes and all
And for the drought? we keep a high supply of the raw
Let's make it understood, Czarface is a hero
But he's up to no good (no good)
Nod ya head to this shit, but make it effortless, quick
When it comes to rap shit we the specialists, kid
Seven load the beat, the Nikes on my feet are deadstock
Until they go through your teeth
To my soldiers in the street, who are really cats in the lab
Rappers on their Ipad, trend-humping every fad
Give me something I can grab
Something with some substance
Your tracks be sounding flat, our tracks Kate Upton's
Listen they took a quick poll, concluded I was a sick soul
Said you gotta see Czar, no Nick Kroll
Rappers talking 'bout how they living in that studio
They're talking about their one-room apartment
To a homeless man, it's beautiful
I guess they need some room to grow
But if they get a budget it's, they talking how that booty go
Sellout, sellout, muthafucka get the hell out
It's time to break that Esoteric, Deck and 7L out
Keep balling, 'cause emceeing ain't your calling
Leave that shit to us, we rushing stages like Stalin
In the opening verse of Czarface's song "Czartacus," the rapper describes himself as a unique artistic creation that rivals even the Mona Lisa. He goes on to criticize those who doubt him as "R and B divas" and express his refusal to conform to societal expectations. Later verses continue with themes of standing out from the pack, staying true to oneself, and having unparalleled talent. Through these lyrics, Czarface reinforces his image as a rebellious, unconventional, and skilled rapper.
The chorus of the song serves as a reminder that despite Czarface's questionable motives and actions, he is still a hero deserving of respect. The bridge then serves as a commentary on the state of the rap industry in which artists have lost their substance and authenticity in favor of chasing trends and pleasing mainstream audiences.
Overall, "Czartacus" is a celebration of individuality and creativity in the face of societal pressure to conform to norms. Czarface's lyrics illustrate his defiance against these expectations and his unwavering commitment to standing out in his craft.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, there go the speakers
The music is blasting and everyone can hear it.
I'm natural glowing, blowing sativa
I'm feeling good after smoking some weed.
Amazing display of art, unique as Mona Lisa
Our music is original and creative, just like the Mona Lisa painting.
Non-believers, they bitching like R & B divas
The haters are complaining like dramatic R&B singers.
I'm headache, chest pain, hard to breathe fever
I'm sick and feeling terrible, but still managing to rap.
He's a resident patient, F all the expectations
People underestimate us, but we're here to prove them wrong.
Echo the sentiment if you repping the rebel nation
If you're a fan of rebellion, you'll understand and agree with our message.
Let go the arsenal, the odds impossible
We'll use every tool we have available, even when the situation seems hopeless.
Speak the gospel, we harder than army obstacles
We're spreading the word of our music and how great we are, even surpassing any obstacles we might encounter.
Watch your dude monster mash for a wad of cash
Be careful with who you deal with for money, because they might not have the best intentions.
Ironic how niggas garbage be talking trash
Ironically, those who make bad music are often the ones who criticize others.
Hashtag more than rap, might fuck around
We're more than just a rap group and will keep pushing boundaries.
And lose your cataracts if you saw it in rap
Our lyrics are so good, they'll make your eyesight clear up and see the truth.
Deep in the pits, i speak swift, pleading the fifth
I can rap fast and sound good, but I'll also stay silent if needed.
Only time I go soft after pleasing your bitch
I'm usually tough, but I can be gentle and loving with your girl.
We the shit, official with the stripes and all
We're the best and everyone knows it, confident in our position.
And for the drought? we keep a high supply of the raw
Even when things are bad, we have a lot of good music to share.
Let's make it understood, Czarface is a hero
We want to make it clear that Czarface is a great music group.
But he's up to no good (no good)
We are rebels with a purpose, and some people see that as 'up to no good'.
Nod ya head to this shit, but make it effortless, quick
Our music is so good, you'll want to nod your head to the beat without thinking twice.
When it comes to rap shit we the specialists, kid
We're experts at rap and our music is great.
Seven load the beat, the Nikes on my feet are deadstock
We're starting a new song and I'm wearing brand-new sneakers.
Until they go through your teeth
I'll keep them in good condition until I kick someone in the mouth with them.
To my soldiers in the street, who are really cats in the lab
Our fans are creative and intelligent, despite not being physically on the streets.
Rappers on their Ipad, trend-humping every fad
Other rappers are following trends and conforming to what's popular.
Give me something I can grab
I want music that's real and tangible, not just following a trend.
Something with some substance
We want our music to have a deeper meaning and substance.
Your tracks be sounding flat, our tracks Kate Upton's
Other rappers' music is boring and lacks depth, while ours is like a sexy supermodel (Kate Upton).
Listen they took a quick poll, concluded I was a sick soul
People recognize our music is twisted and unique, with an edge of madness and darkness.
Said you gotta see Czar, no Nick Kroll
Our music is wild and original, with no one else like us.
Rappers talking 'bout how they living in that studio
Other rappers are bragging about spending all their time in the studio.
They're talking about their one-room apartment
But in reality, they're living in a small space that's not really glamorous.
To a homeless man, it's beautiful
For someone without a home, any shelter feels good and is appreciated.
I guess they need some room to grow
Other rappers might still have potential and need time to develop their skills.
But if they get a budget it's, they talking how that booty go
If they have a little bit of money, they start to become more interested in living the lavish lifestyle.
Sellout, sellout, muthafucka get the hell out
If you're only in the music industry for money, you don't belong here and should leave.
It's time to break that Esoteric, Deck and 7L out
Our music is unique and fresh, and it's time for us to get recognition.
Keep balling, 'cause emceeing ain't your calling
Other rappers might be good at other things, but they're not cut out for music.
Leave that shit to us, we rushing stages like Stalin
We're taking over the music industry and our performances are unstoppable forces, similar to Stalin's actions.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jason Hunter
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