DJ Kwestion mainly scratches choruses on the turntable. Kwestion is also a part of the group Skratch Makaniks. Kwestion, who is the tour DJ, was a replacement for JMT's previous DJ, Drew Dollars, who is no longer affiliated with the group due to creative differences.
JMT has collaborations with both regional MCs and rap veterans, including GZA, Kool G Rap, 7L & Esoteric, Sean Price, Ras Kass, Canibus, Percee P, Killah Priest, Immortal Technique, Block McCloud, Virtuoso, Louis Logic, R.A. the Rugged Man, Tragedy Khadafi, Chief Kamachi, Necro and Ill Bill. The group has sold over 250,000 albums in the United States and 450,000 albums worldwide, all of which were released independently.
The ninth studio album "The Bridge and The Abyss" was released on 22 June, 2018.
Army of the Pharaohs: War Ensemble
Jedi Mind Tricks Lyrics
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I exit out of my sarcophagus
Fourth Horseman of the apocaplyse
For my esophagus breathes evil that just demolishes
Abolishes, to the darkness of mephistopheles
Mental enteral that went through an ancient acropolis
Conquered this, from a fetus to genius
Took DNA from the Shroud of Turin and cloned Jesus
Born to a storm on the seas of Gallilee
Battle me and suffer whiplash from my apostles
Leave you in shackles in the castle of Nosferatu
Ikon is hostile and mortals cause contusions
Hologram is known for placing poison in Christian communion
Slash, with the actions of ultra-violence
Crucifixions, indiction by Pontius Pilate
I walk naked in the house of David with pride
Force you to bleed just to make sure that you're still alive
Crystallize, we keep it live, y'all can't see me
Banish satanic verses like Ayatollah Khomeini
I break in half, setting staff with ancient math
I wait and laugh, create a *fucking* blood bath.
[Chorus]
A-A-A-Army of the Pharaohs
Army of the Pharaohs!
Army of the Pharaohs!
[Esoteric]
I bring the gory oratory yes demorally derogatory
Mad expository expedition in your auditory
Categories don't apply
Your mind's eye is blinded by my battle raps
Like cateracts your habitat is Halifax
Once I run you out your native city
Shay's committee is pretty witty we show no pity
I deflate then separate wack MCs who replicate
Every trace of Esoteric found up in their record crate
I devastate, homosapian metabolism
Like human catacalysm inbreded with an anachronism
My precision makes incisions on your acrotism
Battling is a bad decision leaving you with aphorisms
I whoop ass like masochism dominatrix
That's the basics
Hologram brought The Matrix
To fake kids
Fifty dead MCs to my credit
Learn from the druid better known as Esoteric
[Chorus]
[Virtuoso]
In this the final conflict high powers and copper ides to enlist this
The fluid I spit his briskes
Without so much as whispers
And with the swiftness of what you transisted
Can carry info, a widow slapped when you missed this
Directly cut by my discus
Forged upon the anvils of Prophestus ------ hand skills
I slam your damn grill
Execute in Greco-Roman holds
Roll controls the battle gear
Exploding through the atmosphere
I saddle fear, reads cereberal centipedes
And Evil Steades the feeble flee
Holdings of a rapper thats headed for the sky the scroll
Is to be viewed by the mischievious eyes of Loki
I hated your verse so I went back in time
Waited in your mother's warm uterus
To kill you before you were born
Like zygotes my hands split the trunk of petrified oaks
It's time to die folks
You think that I joke
I leave you die slow
Your wrists are broken tied to horses
Quartered as forces pull you in opposite directions
Dissection of my anatomy
Will lead to the unveiling of blood shield
In a tiny time will reveal
That a giant computer body
Which is similar to RoboTech
Downloaded wreck
From the million megabytes of rhymes that rest on Virtuoso's neck
[Chorus]
The opening verse of "War Ensemble" by Jedi Mind Tricks Feat. Virtuoso & Esoteric depicts a dystopian world where the Fourth Horseman of the apocalypse has emerged from his sarcophagus. The singer, Ikon the Verbal Hologram (aka Vinnie Paz), boasts of his power as a conqueror with genetics taken from the Shroud of Turin, from a fetus to a genius. He is a mercenary leader born in the 19th galaxy, with an aggressive and violent approach to fighting. He leaves his enemies in shackles, locked in the castle of Nosferatu. The hologram inserts poison into Christian communion, and he wields ultra-violent actions like crucifixion. He even walked naked in the house of David with pride, forcing opponents to bleed to ensure they're still alive. All of these acts optimize his hostility towards mortals and his devotion to the dark side.
Esoteric's verse takes a shot at mainstream rap's mimicry culture, bringing a gore and horror factor to the track with his dizzying flow. He battles rap opponents with his technical precision and wit, leaving wreckage and devastation behind. He deflates and separates wack MCs who replicate his rhymes and skill set, leaving them no space in the industry. For him, battling is the name of the game, and he's up for it with his inbred anachronism cataclysm. As a rapper, he's out to leave a lasting impression, and he shows no pity as he leaves his opponents with aphorisms. Finally, Virtuoso uses the last verse to leave a lasting impression with vivid imagery. He boasts of his power and prowess, carrying the abilities of Prophestus, the Greco-Roman God of Fire. With every rap verse, he executes his opponents in slow motion and with finesse. He shows no mercy and leaves his enemies quartered as he pulls out all the stops, revealing deep philosophical truths embedded in his lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I exit out of my sarcophagus
I emerge from my tomb
Fourth Horseman of the apocaplyse
I represent one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse
For my esophagus breathes evil that just demolishes
My words are destructive and evil
Abolishes, to the darkness of mephistopheles
I destroy things and send them to the darkness of hell
Mental enteral that went through an ancient acropolis
My intellect is strong and has been tested in ancient ruins
Conquered this, from a fetus to genius
I have overcome obstacles and become a genius
Took DNA from the Shroud of Turin and cloned Jesus
I created a clone of Jesus using DNA from the Shroud of Turin
Merciless leaders, the 19th galaxy
I am a merciless leader from the 19th galaxy
Born to a storm on the seas of Gallilee
I was born during a storm on the Sea of Galilee
Battle me and suffer whiplash from my apostles
If you fight me, my followers will harm you
Leave you in shackles in the castle of Nosferatu
I will imprison you in the castle of Nosferatu
Ikon is hostile and mortals cause contusions
I am aggressive and cause harm to humans
Hologram is known for placing poison in Christian communion
I am infamous for poisoning Christian communion
Slash, with the actions of ultra-violence
I am violent and will harm you
Crucifixions, indiction by Pontius Pilate
I advocate for crucifixions and blame Pontius Pilate
I walk naked in the house of David with pride
I am confident and unashamed of my actions
Force you to bleed just to make sure that you're still alive
I will hurt you to ensure you're alive
Crystallize, we keep it live, y'all can't see me
We are clear and present, but you can't understand us
Banish satanic verses like Ayatollah Khomeini
I eliminate satanic verses like Ayatollah Khomeini
I break in half, setting staff with ancient math
I am powerful and can break things using ancient mathematical techniques
I wait and laugh, create a *fucking* blood bath.
I anticipate violence and enjoy creating a massacre
A-A-A-Army of the Pharaohs
We are the Army of the Pharaohs
I bring the gory oratory yes demorally derogatory
I use graphic and offensive language in my speeches
Mad expository expedition in your auditory
I have a strong, explanatory message in my music
Categories don't apply
I don't fit into any specific category
Your mind's eye is blinded by my battle raps
My lyrics are so powerful, they overwhelm your senses
Like cateracts your habitat is Halifax
You are blind to your surroundings, much like a cataract, and belong in Halifax
Once I run you out your native city
I will make you leave your hometown
Shay's committee is pretty witty we show no pity
My team is clever and merciless
I deflate then separate wack MCs who replicate
I bring down and isolate poor rappers who copy others
Every trace of Esoteric found up in their record crate
Esoteric's influence can be found in their music collection
I devastate, homosapian metabolism
I destroy human metabolism
Like human catacalysm inbreded with an anachronism
I am a human disaster born out of anachronism
My precision makes incisions on your acrotism
I am precise and surgical in how I harm you
Battling is a bad decision leaving you with aphorisms
Fighting me is a mistake that will leave you with wise sayings
I whoop ass like masochism dominatrix
I hurt people like a masochistic dominatrix
That's the basics, Hologram brought The Matrix
That's the simple summary, I created the Matrix
Fifty dead MCs to my credit
I have killed fifty rappers in my career
Learn from the druid better known as Esoteric
Take advice from Esoteric, the knowledgeable druid
In this the final conflict high powers and copper ides to enlist this
In this last battle, the most powerful individuals have come together to recruit me
The fluid I spit his briskes
My rhymes are sharp and fast
Without so much as whispers
I am quiet in how I approach things
And with the swiftness of what you transisted
As fast as you can imagine
Can carry info, a widow slapped when you missed this
My information is so valuable, a widow will be left distraught if she misses it
Directly cut by my discus
You will be directly harmed by me
Forged upon the anvils of Prophestus ------ hand skills
I have crafted my talents through hard work and skill
I slam your damn grill
I punch you in the face
Execute in Greco-Roman holds
I am skilled in grappling techniques
Roll controls the battle gear
I have the upper hand and control in the battle
Exploding through the atmosphere
I am making a strong impact on the scene
I saddle fear, reads cereberal centipedes
I control fear and have strong mental abilities
And Evil Steades the feeble flee
My power and influence make the weak run away
Holdings of a rapper thats headed for the sky the scroll
The written legacy of a great rapper who has passed away
Is to be viewed by the mischievious eyes of Loki
Only the tricksy god Loki may view this
I hated your verse so I went back in time
I disliked your rap so much, I went back in time to stop you from being born
Waited in your mother's warm uterus to kill you before you were born
I waited in your mother's womb to harm you before you were even born
Like zygotes my hands split the trunk of petrified oaks
My hands are powerful enough to split solid oak trees like they are mere cells
It's time to die folks
I am ready to kill all of you
You think that I joke
You may not take me seriously, but I am not joking
I leave you die slow
I will make sure you suffer before you die
Your wrists are broken tied to horses
Your wrists are broken and tied to horses who pull you in different directions
Quartered as forces pull you in opposite directions
You are torn apart by being pulled in different directions
Dissection of my anatomy
Examining my physical being
Will lead to the unveiling of blood shield
Understanding me will reveal my incredible abilities
In a tiny time will reveal
You will soon understand this for yourself
That a giant computer body
I have a massive computer-like intelligence
Which is similar to RoboTech
My abilities are comparable to those in the RoboTech universe
Downloaded wreck
I am a powerful and destructive force
From the million megabytes of rhymes that rest on Virtuoso's neck
My power comes from the vast amount of rhyming knowledge stored in Virtuoso's mind
Contributed by Savannah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@markmorales7642
Undeniably one of the hardest lyrical albums of all time. Full stop.
@markmorales7642
Reply to self… been 18 years since I listened to this album through it’s entirety… whoah! Still rings the same as as it did when I was 15 yrs old
@prostyle1626
Rheotaxis : Shout at the Devil.
@cesarpreciado4285
Every time I go back to these songs it just keeps proving that this just might be one of the best albums of all time
@xGUTuLIKEaBLUNTx
Violent by Design is one of the best albums ever
@ronaldrockmann2032
Roland DarkTower Id even say it is THE best ever! At least in Hip Hop, you cant really compare different genres
@BK1980TT
Ronald Rockmann yep, perhaps the greatest hip hop album ever
@robertsmith-sz2dj
You so right !
@Gs-kl6rd
This music reminds me of the time I did shrooms
@extraspooky819
Speech Cobras kinda sucks though not gonna pull any punches.