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1) The world hasn’t seen an emcee like Dynasty before. It’s rare when an artist combines heartfelt storytelling, commanding stage presence, and a deep and palpable audience connection. The soul of Lauryn Hill, and the ruff neck swagger of MC Lyte, all appropriate descriptions for the femcee, D.Y. It’s easy to make comparisons when you start talking about female emcees. D.Y. herself says “I’m complimented by comparisons to Lauryn” but one look at her live and you’ll see that she truly holds her own in this game.
Born and raised in Queens, Dynasty (Diana Hardy) has always found herself at the center of attention. She was the kid that was always doing something to entertain the family. Whether making up a dance to BBD’s “Poison” in the front yard or playing “the song that grandma liked” on the piano for guests, life often seemed like a stage. She attended a small performing arts college on Long Island, Five Towns College. After graduating with her Associate degree in Theatre Arts, she wasn’t sure how she would pay to continue on for her Bachelor’s degree. The grants had run out and financial aid wasn’t offering much. Believing in her dream, the president of the school offered to waive the balance on her tuition. Because of this, you will often hear her say “I’m the first rap chic with a rap scholarship.”
The soul of a dreamer, and the fearless determination to follow that dream wherever it might lead, her presence on stage is a guaranteed, take no prisoners, always leave them wanting more, show stealer. D.Y. has lit up shows opening for The Wu-Tang Clan, Mos Def, Big Daddy Kane, Redman and Method Man, Talib Kweli, KRS One and more. A Wu-Tang Clan crowd will not stand for anything less than ruff, rugged, and raw, so you know she has skills. She also did the Florida leg of the Duck Down 15th Anniversary tour along with the entire roster including Sean Price and Pharoahe Monch. But it’s her performance on records that truly sets Dynasty in a class all her own. While she has an affinity for hard beats and raw hip hop artists such as MOP and Slaughterhouse, she often finds inspiration from artists on the opposite side of the spectrum like the soulful Erykah Badu and the timeless, Ella Fitzgerald. Never caught up in writing “formula rap” as she calls it, Dynasty writes from the heart and only makes music that’s good for the soul and at the same time, remains a beast on the mic. Rhyming ever since she was a kid, it wasn’t until she moved to Tampa, FL and opened for Little Brother that she really got the push that she needed to take her career to the next level. At that show, she linked with her dj, DJ Sandman. From that point on, she’s been pushin’ even harder for her dream and it appears that it is within reach.
Dynasty has been slowly making a name for herself, turning heads locally and all over the world thanks to a co-sign from DJ Premier who put her last single “Femcee” on his “On Tha Road Again” mixtape. The following year, he gave her the ultimate cosign by producing a song for her. “Epic Dynasty” was placed on his compilation album, Get Used to Us. The legendary DJ even appears alongside DY in the video for the song, set to drop in 2011.
Her first project which dropped in 2010, Dreampusher, tells a story of transcendence, hope and is universal in its themes. She lets you know who she is by touching on everything from love and life to tackling the stigma of the female emcee. On “Femcee” she takes the term that some view negatively and flips it by saying “there’s nothin’ feminine about killin’ an emcee”.
Her passion transcends the stage; her mass appeal transcends all boundaries. There is no “set demographic” for D.Y., no gimmick, no crafted agenda aside from making beautiful music. She rocks for the grown folks, the kids and people from all walks of life. Rightfully so, soul music touches the world.
“Inside there’s a flame that is untamed/ I stand strong in the rain, I am unchanged/ til the earth takes me in & I’m reclaimed/ when the sound stops still make the ground hot.. and I don’t do it for the fame/ I got nothin’ to lose but have everything to gain/ and when its all said and done..I will remain, pushin’ my dream forever your girl, D.Y. remember the name..” – Dynasty.
2) Based out of the wildly diverse Los Angeles music scene, Dynasty is a collective in the grand tradition of of all that is grand and glorious in old school hardcore. With a dynamic new album entitled Truer Living With A Youthful Vengeance on the verge of being released on Strike First Records as well as an upcoming tour with Call To Preserve, Dynasty is sure to leave a lasting legacy in this year of 2011. On the spiritual side of the spectrum and yet more then ready to unleash a Beastie Boys cover if you request it, there is a strong sense of urgency and conviction to be found within Dynasty’s impassioned compositions.
3) Formed in the year of 1996, in the city of Nova Lima/MG, with the intention of playing Heavy Metal, in your first steps. The band always preferred to work with own music in detriment of the local bands, that preferred to explore the covers. The compositions were simple and purely based on traditional bands as: Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Saxon and Black Sabbath.
The musicians, at that time, were Nahor, Daflas, Anderson and Lelo. The formation is altered with the entrance of one more guitarrist Walter, and the first presentations still felt in the year of 1996. They were very humble but done with claw. In this same year, Daflas and Lelo they leave the band, this last one being substituted by Samuel.
In the first months of 1997, the band raised higher flights, making your first presentation rejection of Minas Gerais, going to the city of Barueri/SP, being one of the prominences of the event. Still today Dynasty is considered one of the pioneers of Heavy Christian Metal in Brazil.
4) Supremely talented, immaculately attired, sporting hooks, looks, chops, and undeniable rockstar power, Dynasty are the complete package royale. This is their seven-song, multiple re-entry vehicular salvo from the heart and loin of the San Francisco dancewavepartypunk culture war.
Fronted by the mercurial Jibz Cameron (Roofies) on vox and keyboards, hips set rocking by the bomb-ass bass of Diana Hayes (Mono Pause), and jet-propelled by the undeniable beatz of Indra Dunis (Numbers), Dynasty is the soundtrack to your fever-dream night-on-the-town with Alexis Carrington, Dorothy Parker, and Terri Nunn. Dynasty is not some tired, warmed-over electro retread. This is fresh, beat-oriented, melodic, everlasting gobstopper party music, awash in sex, deadpan humor, and all-consuming uniform lust.
Upon their 2002 inception, Dynasty instantly became one of the most sought-after bands on the contemporary West Coast dancewave party circuit, having shared bills with Erase Errata, Stereo Total, Gravy Train, and the Deep Throats.
5) A French Kiss tribute-band.
6) A Reggaeton/Dancehall male singer of Dominican & Puerto Rican descent. Self-proclaimed "Prince of Dancehall." Also, he is a part of Dynasty & Padrino.
7) The creation of producer/label-head Dick Griffey and Leon Sylvers, this Los Angeles band recorded light funk and clever dance-pop numbers in the late '70s and into the late '80's for the SOLAR Records label. Still sampled today , their first 4 albums were released in annual succession from 1979 to 1982. Bassist Kevin Spencer and vocalists Nidra Beard and Linda Carriere comprised the group and their biggest hit was 1980's"I've Just Begun To Love You" which hit #6 on Billboard's R&B chart. beard also wrote material for labelmates Shalamar and The Whispers.
8) A band composed of Carlos Gonzales (Russian Tsarlag), Jeremy Harris (Lazy Magnet), Christopher Forgues (Mark Lord), and Ren Schofield (Container) from 2006 - 2007.
9) American hip hop duo from NYC area, they were active from late 90s till early 00s. Consiting of SUN aka Stroker Brown & Rapper Ness aka Classy Freddie Blassie.
The Time Is Over
Dynasty Lyrics
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If I don't have where to go
It's so dark outside
And I'm afraid to go out
Looking at the time going by
(Will there be time for me)
Oh! My time is over
The life I had in the past
Did nothing for me
I was trapped in my addictions
But the dose is over
Oh, No! My veins can get no more
(My blood has finished)
So much poison I put in myself
I raised my hands
Waiting for someone
Who can help me
Where am I?
How many dose have I injected?
For my own end
Looking at the time going by
(Will there be time for me)
So much poison I put in myself
In The Time Is Over, Dynasty tells the story of a person who is lost, afraid, and struggling with addiction. The opening lines of the song set a tone of desperation and confusion. The singer doesn’t know what to do because they have nowhere to go, and even the darkness outside feels menacing.
As the song progresses, we learn that the singer has a history of addiction they are trying to overcome. They admit that their previous life “did nothing” for them and that they were “trapped” in their addiction. They describe the feeling of having used up all the drugs they had access to, leaving them with no more options.
The chorus “Oh! My time is over” echoes twice, conveying a finality that suggests a sense of hopelessness. The singer is at a point where they feel their time has run out, and there doesn't seem to be any path out of this addiction. They are waiting for someone to help them but don’t seem to have the strength or the tools to help themselves.
The Time is Over is a poignant and introspective song that explores the struggles of addiction and the feeling of being trapped. It’s a reminder of the importance of hope, kindness, and understanding when it comes to people dealing with addiction, and the need for more support and treatment options.
Line by Line Meaning
What am I going to do now?
I am unsure of what to do in my current situation.
If I don't have where to go
I have no place to go to for refuge.
It's so dark outside
The outside world is uncertain and intimidating.
And I'm afraid to go out
I am scared to face the uncertainties of the world outside.
Looking at the time going by
I am watching time pass me by.
(Will there be time for me)
I wonder if I still have time to correct my past mistakes.
Oh! My time is over
I have run out of time to fix the damage I have done.
The life I had in the past
My previous lifestyle proved to be unhelpful.
Did nothing for me
It failed to yield positive change in my life.
I was trapped in my addictions
I was a slave to my negative habits and compulsions.
But the dose is over
I have exhausted my means of escape from reality.
Oh, No! My veins can get no more
I have depleted my substance supply.
(My blood has finished)
The means I used to escape my problems is no longer available.
So much poison I put in myself
I have self-destructed through my own actions.
I raised my hands
I called out for help and support.
Waiting for someone
I waited for anyone who can offer assistance.
Who can help me
I am searching for someone to provide aid.
Where am I?
I feel lost and unsure about my current location or status.
How many dose have I injected?
I am uncertain about the amounts of substances I have taken in.
For my own end
My actions will ultimately lead to negative consequences.
So much poison I put in myself
I have self-destructed through my own actions.
Contributed by Oliver R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@drinksdocepaladar
Eu aprovo e recomendo...
@renaneric
Muitooo booom! =D
@clauxd93
lol fizeram uma roda no show White lol
@MrEdvaldohenrique
Essa banda acabou?
@luc45k
***** Também queria saber.
@filipeotavio3374
Acabou não, estão na ativa, ano que vem a banda completa 20 anos, e está vindo com um novo álbum....
@DynastyofMetalfollowingtheson
+Edvaldo Henrique Na ativa ainda. 20 anos em março 2016 https://www.facebook.com/DynastyMetal