They have recieved several Gospel Music Association Dove Awards throughout their career. Their first first was "Rap/Hip Hop Song" for "Alcoholic Plagiarism", from Factors of the Seven. The next year they took the same award for "They All Fall Down", from Grammatical Revolution. In 2003 The Art Of Translation won the award for "Rap/Hip Hop Album", and the following year their song "Believe" from the same album took "Rap/Hip Hop Song". They also shared in the "Special Event Album" that year, for their contribution to !Hero The Rock Opera.
Album list:
1. Mental Releases
2. Factors of the Seven
3. Grammatical Revolution in the Spirit
4. Art of Translation
5. Dichotomy A
6. Dichotomy B
7. Art of Transformation (remix album of Translation)
8. 7 (best of album)
9. Redemption
10. The Greatest Hits
11. Reiterate
12. Quarantine
C2K
Grits Lyrics
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360 to be precise,
Taking caution while turning in this cataclysmic device,
We need to get to the initial,
This music's superficial,
If my vocal chords were crushed and lost the strength to hold a pencil, would I give up?
Give in?
Creep closer to doom?
It's the same question that I pose to you, to those who don't know but throwing stones at the crew.
'Cause if you don't know the music hire someone who does,
Instead of writing reviews, dragging our names through the mud.
Took excerpts from the songs, gave it a racist touch, while the deejay in the back's the kind you said we hate so much,
But you're forgiven,
'Cause we have no time for holding grudges,
Humble emcees don't need contemporary budgets.
Get back to the Father, the Great I Am, who distributes the blessings,
Why worship the soundscan?
Everyone's invited to the circle,
Come on in, and do bring a friend 'cause when the kid's on a natural high we boogie 'til we die,
Erupting the spot like the fourth of July.
Everyone's invited to the circle,
Come on in, and do bring a friend 'cause when the kid's on a natural high we boogie 'til we die,
Erupting the spot like the fourth of July.
Infrared beams seem to polarize the scene as my team gleams,
Representing number seven - meaning completion, as in 360 degrees in growth in the Spirit,
Trying to reach it
But some, they doubt it and don't believe we've been allotted a place in perfection,
The selection rocked your noggin,
Acceptance is at a limit 'cause of physical appearance,
According to the word I'm given eternal clearance.
As the gavel falls I appeal the court's decision,
Making judgment calls not adhering inner vision.
In order to speak to men you have to know the man's language,
Total anguish came alive from confusion of my tactics in this ministry,
Reaching lost souls through rhyme aerobics,
Total purpose for the factors of the seven,
My whole click's protected by spiritual immunity, with allies circled about beyond the sky.
Everyone's invited to the circle,
Come on in, and do bring a friend 'cause when the kid's on a natural high we boogie 'til we die,
Erupting the spot like the fourth of July.
Everyone's invited to the circle,
Come on in, and do bring a friend 'cause when the kid's on a natural high we boogie 'til we die,
Erupting the spot like the fourth of July.
Everyone's invited to the circle,
Come on in, and do bring a friend 'cause when the kid's on a natural high we boogie 'til we die,
Erupting the spot like the fourth of July.
One's invited,
Come on in, and do bring a friend 'cause when the kid's on a natural high we boogie 'til we die,
Erupting the spot like the fourth of July.
Do dot,
I got exactly what he got,
The spirit that we got reflect the Son - he hot
An onslaught never amounts to too much -what I am taught
Negativity encompass what I've accomplished,
Pin-pointed,
Passing it off to whoever want it,
Feelings demonstrated, bruised, battered and scattered,
My life's patterned off the one's scaling fine line,
Reality struck,
It stuck now until a past time-line,
The circumstances,
Taking our chances,
Ruins to rubble,
Day to day life, no picnic,
We all struggle,
To which degree do I turn?
I'm in a whirlwind spiral in a funnel, twisting me and my girlfriend,
Broken dreams persistent,
Insistent of spiritual assistance,
Futile,
While the whole mass laugh but few smile,
Volcanic,
Erupt a sporadic circle tornado,
An addict breathing static,
Passion it off,
Now who got it?
Everyone's invited to the circle,
Come on in, and do bring a friend 'cause when the kid's on a natural high we boogie 'til we die,
Erupting the spot like the fourth of July.
Everyone's invited to the circle,
Come on in, and do bring a friend 'cause when the kid's on a natural high we boogie 'til we die,
Erupting the spot like the fourth of July.
Everyone's invited to the circle,
Come on in, and do bring a friend 'cause when the kid's on a natural high we boogie 'til we die,
Erupting the spot like the fourth of July.
Everyone's invited to the circle,
Come on in, and do bring a friend 'cause when the kid's on a natural high we boogie 'til we die,
Erupting the spot like the fourth of July.
The song "C2K" by Grits first begins with a description of going round and round in circles, specifically 360 degrees. The lyrics then shift to focus on the concept of authenticity in music and the importance of understanding and appreciating the culture behind it. The artist poses the question of whether or not they would give up creating music if they lost their vocal chords or faced other struggles. The song then critiques those who write negative reviews or make racist comments about artists without truly understanding the art form or culture. The lyrics also describe the importance of staying humble and focusing on spirituality rather than material success. The song ends with an invitation to join the circle and celebrate life with music.
Overall, "C2K" by Grits is a song that emphasizes the importance of authenticity in music and condemns those who don't appreciate it. The song also focuses on the concepts of spirituality and humility, encouraging people to come together and celebrate life through music.
Line by Line Meaning
You got me running in circles,
I feel like I'm going in circles and getting nowhere.
360 to be precise,
I'm going in a full circle, completely back to where I started.
Taking caution while turning in this cataclysmic device,
Being careful while navigating though a difficult situation.
We need to get to the initial,
We need to go back to the beginning to find our way forward.
This music's superficial,
The music industry has become shallow and meaningless.
If my vocal chords were crushed and lost the strength to hold a pencil, would I give up?
I'm questioning if I would give up if I couldn't make music anymore.
Give in?
Stop fighting and accept defeat.
Creep closer to doom?
Slowly move towards failure and destruction.
Staying anxious while receiving these orders from throne rooms,
Feeling a lot of pressure from people in power who are guiding my career.
It's the same question that I pose to you, to those who don't know but throwing stones at the crew.
I have a question for people who criticize our music without understanding it.
'Cause if you don't know the music hire someone who does,
If you don't understand our music, consult someone who does.
Instead of writing reviews, dragging our names through the mud.
Don't just write negative reviews and tarnish our reputation.
Took excerpts from the songs, gave it a racist touch, while the deejay in the back's the kind you said we hate so much,
Our music was taken out of context and twisted into being racist, all while we're being accused of hating a certain type of DJ.
But you're forgiven,
I'm willing to let the criticism go and move on.
'Cause we have no time for holding grudges,
We don't have the time or energy to hold onto anger and resentment.
Humble emcees don't need contemporary budgets.
We don't need a lot of money to make music, humility is more important.
Get back to the Father, the Great I Am, who distributes the blessings,
We need to focus on our faith and remember that blessings come from a higher power.
Why worship the soundscan?
Why place so much importance on album sales and chart positions?
Everyone's invited to the circle,
Everyone is welcome to join us and be a part of our community.
Come on in, and do bring a friend 'cause when the kid's on a natural high we boogie 'til we die,
We always have a good time and dance our hearts out when we're all together.
Erupting the spot like the fourth of July.
Having an explosive, unforgettable time together.
Infrared beams seem to polarize the scene as my team gleams,
People are taking notice of us when we perform.
Representing number seven - meaning completion, as in 360 degrees in growth in the Spirit,
We are representing the number seven, symbolizing spiritual completion and growth.
Trying to reach it
We are striving to achieve spiritual fulfillment.
But some, they doubt it and don't believe we've been allotted a place in perfection,
Some people doubt that we can achieve true spiritual perfection.
The selection rocked your noggin,
Our music has impacted and changed people in unexpected ways.
Acceptance is at a limit 'cause of physical appearance,
People judge and limit us based on our physical appearance.
According to the word I'm given eternal clearance.
We believe that we have eternal salvation and clearance through our faith.
As the gavel falls I appeal the court's decision,
When facing judgment and criticism, I will appeal and defend my actions.
Making judgment calls not adhering inner vision.
I will make decisions based on my inner voice and not what others tell me to do.
In order to speak to men you have to know the man's language,
To connect and communicate with people, you need to understand their point of view.
Total anguish came alive from confusion of my tactics in this ministry,
I've experienced a lot of pain and confusion about how to approach my work in this industry.
Reaching lost souls through rhyme aerobics,
We are trying to bring people back to faith through our music.
Total purpose for the factors of the seven,
There is a deeper meaning and purpose behind the number seven in our music.
My whole click's protected by spiritual immunity, with allies circled about beyond the sky.
We believe that we are protected by spiritual forces and have allies beyond our observable world.
An onslaught never amounts to too much -what I am taught,
I've been taught that an attack or criticism won't have a significant impact on me.
Negativity encompass what I've accomplished,
Despite my successes, negativity still surrounds my work.
Pin-pointed,
Specifically targeted and criticized.
Passing it off to whoever want it,
I'm giving away my critics' negativity to anyone who wants it.
Feelings demonstrated, bruised, battered and scattered,
My emotions are on display, and I feel hurt and beaten down.
My life's patterned off the one's scaling fine line,
People who walk a fine line between success and failure inspire me.
Reality struck,
I've been hit with a dose of reality.
It stuck now until a past time-line,
It feels like this reality will stay with me forever.
The circumstances,
The situation and environment I'm in right now.
Taking our chances,
We are taking risks and facing uncertainty.
Ruins to rubble,
Everything is falling apart and turning to dust.
Day to day life, no picnic,
Everyday life is difficult and not enjoyable.
We all struggle,
Everyone faces challenges and difficulties in life.
To which degree do I turn?
I'm not sure which direction to go or what decision to make.
I'm in a whirlwind spiral in a funnel, twisting me and my girlfriend,
I feel like I'm stuck in a dangerous situation that is pulling me and my loved ones down.
Broken dreams persistent,
My dreams feel shattered and I can't make progress.
Insistent of spiritual assistance,
I need help from a higher power to get through this.
Futile,
It feels hopeless or pointless to try anymore.
While the whole mass laugh but few smile,
Most people are finding joy in my hardships while few are supportive.
Volcanic,
My emotions feel explosive and overwhelming.
Erupt a sporadic circle tornado,
I'm causing chaos and confusion around me like a tornado.
An addict breathing static,
I feel trapped and addicted to bad habits and patterns.
Passion it off,
I'm passing off my passion and energy to others.
Now who got it?
Who will continue to carry on my passion and energy?
Contributed by Maria S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kris Bland
This was on my HALO 3 playlist back in the day!