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.
The Deer Hunter Featuring Chief Kamachi
Jedi Mind Tricks Lyrics
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Uh yo yo, yo yo yo, Jedi Mind yo yo
Yo, my words sold germs, spread em like a slow germ, infected
Disease is collected and quarantined from my method
The borderline where the animal and divine become separate
I'm Def Leppard, case of beautiful hell on a record
Compel the skeptic when Kamachi unveil the epic
It's needed and requested
A jury of ancestors was sequested
To decide my fate, for conductors of viscous vespers
Candlelight death is extras
Is usually hollow point flesh presses
Until they skin caress stretchers
I'm the best to finesse textures
My rhyme fabric, is elaborate, scrolls kept in a gold cabinet
Open the book to the chapter of this old soul magic
Juju tongue to voodoo come, behold this untold havoc
Up north grab it, then I hit the south pole wit a magnet
East and west avid, now my name on all four points of the square
It's firmly established, the language is lavish
First to rock Roshashannah's and African pajamas
Swear before I die to be there wit the best of the rhymers
Music for different ears, hears in different spheres
Global ink like the mobile link, make sure the pitch is clear
K-A-M-A-C-H-I be the dopest in here
Yo we smash mics, but ya'll wanna build
But in the face of death, you can't kill
And that's real, we fear what we feel
But ya'll muvafuckas can't overstand skill
If ya'll start me, we Buck like Milwaukee
But ya'll, ya'll just do a lot of talkin
And maybe that's why you fear what the devil does
Maybe that's the appeal of a metal slug
You ain't a ghetto thug, you an actress
That's unatural, like love between faggots!
"In the company of fear"
I burn leaf wit Ikon and the Chief nigga
This next bud is not for you
Watchin' you made me land a clenched hand to your nostril
Stoppin' you from givin' the god cold stares
Beware, my flares put poets in rolling chairs
Dunn I'm prepared when the holocaust begins
You'll have the roach smoked down to the sole of your Timbs
Now I'm, holdin' your gems, you're holdin' for dear life
Any mothafucker holdin' the heat can have ice
You're just like a bitch wit no top on
At the Houston five, you lay down and get shot on
Double check, your dead, plugged twice in your mug
I'm high off the weed, drunk off the cop's blood
"Too much, I'm tired"
"In the company of those that fear"
"In the company of fear"
"Above all, there was fear
Fear of today, fear of tomorrow
Fear of our neighbors, and fear of ourself"
"We came from distant space and even what some might call
Another dimension and we're about to return"
The song "Deer Hunter" by Jedi Mind Tricks featuring Chief Kamachi talks about an array of ideas, from the spreading of words and disease, the borderline between the animal and divine, the fear of death, one's skill in the face of fear, and the experience of war. The song speaks of the infecting power of words that spread like germs and the diseases that they carry, creating in their wake a border between what is animalistic and what is divine. The lines "I'm Def Leppard, case of beautiful hell on a record/ Compel the skeptic when Kamachi unveils the epic" speaks of the music as something urgent and necessary that compels people to take a closer look.
On another level, the track talks about fear and the different ways it can manifest. Fear is something that can be exploited to control people, creating the appeal of a metal slug. The lines "If y'all start me, we Buck like Milwaukee/But y'all, y'all just do a lot of talkin/And maybe that's why you fear what the devil does/Maybe that's the appeal of a metal slug" speak to this idea. Finally, the song also touches on war and the experience of soldiers during and after combat. The lyrics "Above all, there was fear/ Fear of today, fear of tomorrow/ Fear of our neighbors, and fear of ourselves" poignantly capture this sentiment.
Line by Line Meaning
My words sold germs, spread em like a slow germ, infected
My words have a contagious power that slowly infects people with my message
Disease is collected and quarantined from my method
Any negativity or illness is eradicated and removed from my approach
The borderline where the animal and divine become separate
I exist in a realm where the physical and spiritual world are at a threshold of separation
I'm Def Leppard, case of beautiful hell on a record
I am like the band Def Leppard, a piece of art that encompasses both beauty and darkness
Compel the skeptic when Kamachi unveil the epic
I am able to convince those who doubt me when I reveal an exceptional piece of work
It's needed and requested
My work is in high demand and deemed necessary by others
Brought to you like Elijah in the message
My message is delivered with the same impact as a prophet like Elijah
A jury of ancestors was sequested
The spirits of my ancestors have gathered to judge my work
To decide my fate, for conductors of viscous vespers
They will determine what happens next, as they are masters of horrific and intense situations
Candlelight death is extras
Death and horror are commonplace, it is like having something extra
Is usually hollow point flesh presses
Death is often violent and quick, like a gunshot wound
Until they skin caress stretchers
The consequence of death is being carried away on a stretcher
I'm the best to finesse textures
I am highly skilled at navigating and mastering different types of styles and techniques
My rhyme fabric, is elaborate, scrolls kept in a gold cabinet
My lyrics are complex and intricate, something to jealously guard and treasure
Open the book to the chapter of this old soul magic
My music is like a book, the chapter of which details my old soul magic
Juju tongue to voodoo come, behold this untold havoc
My words have a supernatural power that causes chaos in ways that are indescribable
Up north grab it, then I hit the south pole wit a magnet
My music appeals to people of all backgrounds and areas, from north to south and east to west
East and west avid, now my name on all four points of the square
My music has become well-known and respected throughout the world
It's firmly established, the language is lavish
It is clear that my place in music is secure, and my work is extravagant
First to rock Roshashannah's and African pajamas
I am a trailblazer who has broken boundaries and was one of the first to try new things
Swear before I die to be there wit the best of the rhymers
I promise to be among the greatest rappers of all time
Music for different ears, hears in different spheres
My music appeals to people from different backgrounds and places
Global ink like the mobile link, make sure the pitch is clear
My music is everywhere, like a mobile phone signal, and is always easily understandable
K-A-M-A-C-H-I be the dopest in here
I am the best artist in this area
We came from distant space and even what some might call
We have origins from other worlds or dimensions that some might view as far-fetched
Another dimension and we're about to return
We will soon leave this realm and return to our otherworldly dimension
Yo we smash mics, but ya'll wanna build
We can rap and perform powerfully, but some others prefer to focus on constructive or positive pursuits
But in the face of death, you can't kill
When we are experiencing dangerous or life-threatening situations, we instinctively fight back and try to survive
And that's real, we fear what we feel
It's true that we can be afraid or intimidated by our own emotions
But ya'll muvafuckas can't overstand skill
However, some people can't appreciate true talent or skill and therefore can't understand it fully
If ya'll start me, we Buck like Milwaukee
But if anyone tries to start a conflict, we will fight back with force and aggression
But ya'll, ya'll just do a lot of talkin
But some others don't have the same action or follow-through, and only talk or complain
Maybe that's why you fear what the devil does
Perhaps they are afraid and intimidated by those who can take action and stand up to evil deeds
Maybe that's the appeal of a metal slug
Perhaps people find guns or violence appealing because they fear being powerless
You ain't a ghetto thug, you an actress
You aren't actually a gangster or hardened criminal, but instead are just pretending
That's unatural, like love between faggots!
That is considered strange or wrong, just as some people view same-sex love and relationships as unnatural
In the company of fear
This is a situation where people are afraid and intimidated
I burn leaf wit Ikon and the Chief nigga
I smoke cannabis with Ikon and the Chief, who are close friends or collaborators
This next bud is not for you
This particular type of marijuana is not meant for others, but only for me to partake in
Watchin' you made me land a clenched hand to your nostril
I became annoyed or angry with you, leading me to punch you in the face
Stoppin' you from givin' the god cold stares
I prevented you from giving me a cold or intimidating gaze
Beware, my flares put poets in rolling chairs
My artistic abilities can leave others in awe and amazement
Dunn I'm prepared when the holocaust begins
I am ready and willing to fight or survive in a catastrophic situation
You'll have the roach smoked down to the sole of your Timbs
You will be so destitute that you will have nothing but the remains of a marijuana joint and the sole of your shoes
Now I'm, holdin' your gems, you're holdin' for dear life
I have gained ownership of your possessions or valuable items, while you try to hold onto them for survival or protection
Any mothafucker holdin' the heat can have ice
Anyone who possesses a weapon or gun can be struck down by someone else's attack
You're just like a bitch wit no top on
You are weak and vulnerable, like a woman wearing no clothing
At the Houston five, you lay down and get shot on
You are likely in a dangerous situation where you will be killed with little resistance
Double check, your dead, plugged twice in your mug
After shooting you twice in the face, we confirmed that you are dead
I'm high off the weed, drunk off the cop's blood
I am intoxicated and agitated by the effects of marijuana and the adrenaline of dodging or fighting police officers
Too much, I'm tired
This is all overwhelming and exhausting me
Above all, there was fear
Fear of today, fear of tomorrow
Fear of our neighbors, and fear of ourself
Above all other things or emotions, fear is the most prevalent and dominant feeling in our lives. This includes anxiety about the present, future, and past, as well as concerns about others and our own behavior
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: EDWARD EL LITTLEPAGE, KEVIN GORMAN BALDWIN, TRAVIS JAMES BOSTICK, VINCENT LUVINER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@GozerTheGozerian
My words sojourn, spreading like a slow germ, infected /
Disease is collected and quarantined from my method /
On the borderline where the animal and divine become separate /
A deaf leopard creating beautiful hell on a record /
Compel the skeptics when Kamachi unveil the epic /
That's needed and requested /
Brought to you like Elijah in a message /
A jury of your ancestors were sequestered /
To decide my fate, the conductors of vicious vespers /
Candlelight deaths is extras, is usually hollow point flesh presses /
Until the skin caress stretches /
I'm the best to finesse textures /
My rhyme fabric is elaborate, scrolls kept in a gold cabinet /
Open the books to the chapter of this old soul magic /
JuJu tongue, the voodoo come, behold this untold havoc /
Up north grab it, then I hit the south pole with a magnet /
East and west have it, now my name on all four points of the square /
It's firmly established, the language is lavish /
First to rock Rosh Hashanas in African pajamas /
Swear before I die to be there with the best of the rhymers /
Music for different ears, hears in different spheres /
Global link's like the noble ink, make sure the pitch is clear /
K A M A C H, I be the dopest in here /
THOSE are the correct lyrics, not the misheard, retarded shit transcribed on lyrics sites by dudes who can't comprehend a metaphor. Also note that it's "VESPERS" in the fifth bar, not "vestments." Vespers are the sunset prayers of Abrahamic religions, the "evensong." Juju is a reference to shamanism and the spells of witch doctors originating in West Africa, thus the "old soul magic" he rhymes about. And "African pajamas" is a reference to dashiki, traditional African dress. Like similar artists (Killah Priest, Lost Children of Babylon), there's a theme here that all religions worship the same God, and each religion is just a different path to the divine.
@dominichart8181
Yeah yeah
Uh yo yo, yo yo yo, Jedi Mind yo yo
Yo, my words sojourn, spread em like a slow germ, infected
Disease is collected and quarantined from my method
The borderline where the animal and divine become separate
I'm Def Leppard, case of beautiful hell on a record
Compel the skeptic when Kamachi unveil the epic
It's needed and requested
Brought to you like Elijah in the message
A jury of ancestors was sequestered
To decide my fate, for conductors of viscous vespers
Candlelight death is extras
Is usually hollow point flesh presses
Until they skin caress stretchers
I'm the best to finesse textures
My rhyme fabric, is elaborate, scrolls kept in a gold cabinet
Open the book to the chapter of this old soul magic
Juju tongue to voodoo come, behold this untold havoc
Up north grab it, then I hit the south pole with a magnet
East and west avid, now my name on all four points of the square
It's firmly established, the language is lavish
First to rock Roshashannah's and African pajamas
Swear before I die to be there with the best of the rhymers
Music for different ears, hears in different spheres
Global ink like the mobile link, make sure the pitch is clear
K-A-M-A-C-H-I be the dopest in here
[Hook: Vocal sample]
"Too much...I'm tired"
"In the company of those that fear..."
"In the company of ...fear"
[Verse 2: Ikon]
Yo we smash mics, but y'all wanna build
But in the face of death, you can't kill
And that's real, we fear what we feel
But y'all mo'fuckers can't overstand skill
If y'all stalk me, we Buck like Milwaukee
But y'all, y'all just do a lot of talkin
And maybe that's why you fear what the devil does
Maybe that's the appeal of a metal slug
You ain't a ghetto thug, you an actress
That's unnatural, like love between faggots!
"In the company of ...fear"
[Verse 3: Jus Allah]
I burn leaf with Ikon and the Chief nigga
This next bud is not for you
Watching you made me land a clenched hand to your nostril
Stopping you from giving the god cold stares
Beware, my flares put poets in rolling chairs
None are prepared when the holocaust begins
You'll have the roach smoked down to the sole of your Timbs
Now I'm, holding your gems, you're holding for dear life
Any motherfucker holding the heat can have ice
You're just like a bitch with no top on
At the Houston five, you lay down to get shot on
Double check, you're dead, plugged twice in your mug
I'm high off the weed, drunk off the cop's blood
[Hook: Vocal sample]
"Too much...I'm tired"
"In the company of those that fear"
"In the company of....fear"
"Above all, there was fear
Fear of today, fear of tomorrow
Fear of our neighbors, and fear of ourself"
"We came from distant space and even what some might call
Another dimension...and we're about to return"
@allisterlouison8587
Kamachi's opening verse is hands down one of the top opening verses that never gets talked about.
@vipr1142
Jus Allahs all verses in this album is elite tier
@TM-xb3wy
this verse had my ancestors spazzing out in the spiritual realm
@TopReactionVidz
masterpiece and i agree it doesnt get talked about
@hooch8395
yea best verse on the album
@Salgg424
Yh that verse is why i keep coming back to this track
@naturetaverney8871
violent by design has the best instrumentals no other album matches
@kyletwitty6638
Nature Taverney every damn beat shows mastery and understanding of sampling the likes of which if I had a half of would be happy. Stoupe fucking killed it
@mr.yekoyekills6575
I prefer Servants in heaven, kings in hell. Stoupe skills are top
@Phearsum
Hands down this & original album have Stoupes greatest works. He outdid himself. Top 5 dead or alive