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.
Liberal Arts
Jedi Mind Tricks Lyrics
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Once more, it has been done
That in order to save it
You would have to raise the specter again
I am going to tell them the truth
About their ministry of justice
But if we didn't though
It would surely be cause for war!
[Canibus]
Ok its time to get started..
Don't want to but the forces forced me
When it can't category allegory
They translated it for me
You-M-L-O-you-T: Umlaut
That's the reason I bend vowels when I spew from the mouth
Spit threw and out the very grotesque few are best
Burn through vests
Since the university of Budapest
Sitting in a room with a windowless view
Concentrating; looking at you
Freeze frame frozen at the very moment
The wormhole opens
You know Canibus has spoken
The circumference of a third eye so vibrant
To me, Ezekiel's Wheel was just a spare tire
My epithelial genetic fiber was forged in the protoplasmic fires in a black geyser
The explosion can described as a white Iris
When the absolute began, I don't know where I was
I musta just been a piece of micro dust
That's why I the fuck love mics so much
My micro, macro robotic rap flow
The Magna Carta of the entire rap world
Mayflower 2002 Phase 1
Adapt to the press of gravity is laid on my lungs
The theory of communication called cannons
Dissertation with a makeover in camouflage makeup
Light waves bend to the wake of bust
Mics buckle with white knuckles, metacarpals crush
Acid reflux all over your face, you fuck
Grab heart with bare hands,
Squeeze and spray blood
You iller than me? Gimme a call:
W-W-W-N-A-M-I-org
Dear boss,
You mind if I share my thoughts?
Psychotherapy is expensive, can you share my costs?
In a cushioned room with leather doors
Handwriting experts take a look at the letters I draw
Excessive graftedness, there's no space between words
Excessive cross-outs: it must be my nerves
Rhymes that vaporize dis-ablize and destabilize
Pray to God, say Goodbye
Six minutes Vinnie Paz you're on
Lyrically this is the liberty of Liberal Arts
[Chorus]
Canibus: Consume Creatine and Create
CAnibus: Anemometers analyze air intake
CaNibus: The H.N.I.C that narrates
CanIbus: Innate intelligent Interface
CaniBus: Biogenetetic Behemoth obliterate
CanibUs: Youth on fire, You both bleed
CanibuS: Micnificentlly sound Mc
Liberal Arts with JMT
[Vinnie Paz, AKA Ikon the Verbal Hologram]
I'm the god of war,
The resurrector of the horror-core
The carnivore, destroying you wasn't hard at all
I started raw, so the haters could see what could happen
I was Allah while the pagans were speaking in Latin
I'm the origin of science and math
I'm the origin of everything you trying to grasp
Been dying to ask if Jedi Mind is the real
Well I'll let you inside my mind and you decide how it feel
I'm dying to kill
And bring to you apocalypse
I start a lot beef with lots of guns and lots of clips
Fuck the head, I'm aimin right for your esophagus
Hang you from a hook then drink the blood your body drips
I got the power of the lead a fucking shotty spits
And leave you weaker than the mafia that's Gotti-less
With Canibus: get deep like psychoanalysts
Vinne Paz the fucking Hand-to-Fist-Philanthropist
What? Its fucking Vinnie Paz daddy
Yeah Jedi Mind baby
(For the people of the world)
Canibus baby
Let it now be noted
Mic Club
What's the fucking deal?
That here in our decision
This is what we stand for
Justice, Truth and the value of a single human being
[Chorus]
[Canibus]
Liberal Arts
Mic Club the Curriculum
Can-I-bus hittin 'em
Rippin 'em
The song "Liberal Arts" by Jedi Mind Tricks features Canibus and Vinnie Paz, and is noted for its intelligent and complex lyricism. The song is a feat of lyrical dexterity, with both Canibus and Vinnie Paz showcasing their skills in mult-syllabic rhyming and intricate wordplay. The song is dense with references to science, culture, and philosophy, making it a challenge for even experienced rap fans to fully analyze.
The song appears to be a commentary on the state of the rap industry, with Canibus lamenting the need for him and other rappers to cater to popular trends and compromise their art to succeed. He references the challenges of language, noting that the "You-M-L-O-you-T: Umlaut" is the reason he must "bend vowels" in his rapping. He also references his own origins, stating that his "epithelial genetic fiber was forged in the protoplasmic fires in a black geyser." This is followed by a discussion of rap history, with the Magna Carta becoming a metaphor for the entire rap world.
The final verse by Vinnie Paz reinforces the idea that rap music should be about truth-telling and standing up for justice. He notes that he is the "god of war," but he is primarily concerned with promoting the value of human beings, justice, and truth. The song is a reflection of the values and aspirations of the rap music community and its ability to express complex ideas and emotions through the use of skillful lyricism.
Line by Line Meaning
Once more, it has been done
Another act has been committed
That in order to save it
In order to save something
You would have to raise the specter again
It will require bringing up something bad again
I am going to tell them the truth
The truth will be told
About their ministry of justice
About the justice department
But if we didn't though
If we didn't do something
It would surely be cause for war!
It would certainly lead to war
Don't want to but the forces forced me
I didn't want to, but circumstances pushed me
When it can't category allegory
When it can't be classified as allegory
They translated it for me
They explained it to me
Freeze frame frozen at the very moment
Stuck in time at a specific moment
The wormhole opens
A wormhole has opened
You know Canibus has spoken
You know Canibus has said something
The circumference of a third eye so vibrant
The vivid experience of a spiritual third eye
To me, Ezekiel's Wheel was just a spare tire
Ezekiel's Wheel was insignificant to me
My epithelial genetic fiber was forged in the protoplasmic fires in a black geyser
My DNA was formed in darkness and chaos
The Magna Carta of the entire rap world
The most important rap document in the world
Adapt to the press of gravity is laid on my lungs
I must learn to breathe despite pressure
Dissertation with a makeover in camouflage makeup
A thesis disguised in camouflage
Mics buckle with white knuckles, metacarpals crush
I grip the microphone so hard it hurts my hand
Grab heart with bare hands,
Grab the heart with your bare hands
Squeeze and spray blood
Squeeze and blood comes out
Acid reflux all over your face, you fuck
I will make you suffer and spit in your face
Psychotherapy is expensive, can you share my costs?
Can you help me with the cost of therapy?
Grab heart with bare hands,
Grab the heart with your bare hands
I'm the god of war,
I am the god of war
I'm the origin of science and math
I am the origin of science and math
And bring to you apocalypse
I will bring about the apocalypse
For the people of the world
For the people of the world
This is what we stand for
This is what we believe in
Justice, Truth and the value of a single human being
The importance of justice, truth, and human life
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: UNKNOWN WRITER, VINCENT LUVINER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Timothy DeMarco
I've been an undeniable faithful follower of Canibus since I heard him on DJ.CLUE . Because of him I was able to keep my sanity and not kill myself, Canibus you're the Greatest Mic Holder Alive to ME!
HanSolo
@forgetfulfunctor1 He made me enlightened. I would challenge my teachers in high school with the vernacular Canibus equipped me with.
HanSolo
Salute brother. Glad you won the battle against mind!
forgetfulfunctor1
Same. He ain't keep me sane, as a matter of fact I'd almost say he made me crazy. But he helped me psychologically advance and develop and accelerate, no doubt :)
ProphecY4Eb
Bis on Stoupe production is unparalleled. He was locked in on this one too. Slept on performance of his. Filthy.
Klap215philly
Canibus and #Stoupe 🐐🐐👑👑🎯💯
HanSolo
Just different!
Hip Hop Heaven
Perfect song Caibus lyrical genius,Vinnie Paz rawness and Stoupe impeccable production
velvet arcade
The track that led to one of the greatest albums of all time.. Rip the Jacker!
BoodaBless127
Unbelievable lyrics the greatest of all time Canibus, I sat with him 2 hours and smoked blunts and discussed hip hops gay leaders in Philly best day I ever had