Jedi Mind Tricks (JMT) is an underground hip-hop group from Philadelphia, P… Read Full Bio ↴Jedi Mind Tricks (JMT) is an underground hip-hop group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded by two high school friends, rapper Vinnie Paz (Vincenzo Luvineri) and producer Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind (Kevin Baldwin). In 1999 second rapper Jus Allah joined the group to record their second studio album, Violent by Design. Jus left the group shortly after, but returned in late 2006 and began working on the sixth studio album, A History of Violence. In 2011 Stoupe left the group because "his heart wasn't in making JMT records anymore". In 2013, Jus split from the group indefinitely, and Stoupe returned in 2015.

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.

Boondock Saints
Jedi Mind Tricks Lyrics

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"And Shepherds we shall be

For thee, my Lord, for thee.

Power hath descended forth from Thy hand

Our feet may swiftly carry out Thy commands.

So we shall flow a river forth to Thee

And teeming with souls shall it ever be.

In Nomeni Patri Et Fili Spiritus Sancti."

Overall Meaning

In the lyrics of Jedi Mind Tricks's song Boondock Saints Interlude, they make a reference to a familiar phrase in Christian scripture from the Gospel of Matthew 25:32-33, where it states that the "Son of Man will separate the people into two groups as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will put the sheep at his right and the goats at his left" This is where the phrase "And Shepherds we shall be" originates. The lyrics refer to the self-proclaimed status of the singer and his co-believers as spiritual leaders or shepherds in their community.

The phrase "In Nomeni Patri Et Fili Spiritus Sancti" is Latin for "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." This is a phrase used in Catholic prayers, blessings, and even exorcisms. The reference to these lines in the lyrics reflects the group's Catholic upbringing and perspective.

The lyrics go on to express the group's dedication and loyalty to their lord, or God, in carrying out his commands. The river flowing forth to him and teeming with souls refers to the many followers of their faith, who they are prepared to shepherd towards their lord's salvation.

Line by Line Meaning

And Shepherds we shall be
We will become guides and leaders, responsible for guiding and looking after others.

For thee, my Lord, for thee.
Our purpose is to serve and fulfill the desires of our Lord.

Power hath descended forth from Thy hand
Our source of strength and authority comes from our Lord's hand.

Our feet may swiftly carry out Thy commands.
We are prepared to act quickly and efficiently to carry out our Lord's orders.

So we shall flow a river forth to Thee
We will dedicate ourselves fully to our Lord, and our actions will represent an endless stream of devotion and service.

And teeming with souls shall it ever be.
Our efforts will attract many followers who will also devote themselves to our Lord, resulting in a constantly-growing community.

In Nomeni Patri Et Fili Spiritus Sancti.
We pledge ourselves to our Lord in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

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