On A Journey
"Don’t think of K-Hand as just another Detroit-based producer, or DJ. Think… Read Full Bio ↴"Don’t think of K-Hand as just another Detroit-based producer, or DJ. Think of her instead as one of the city’s best, as bold as that thought may seem. An internationally recognized veteran of the legendary Techno City's bottomless talent pool, Hand stands alongside Detroit's elite, the sort of DJ that has devoted more than two decades to working crowds into a techno dance frenzy. Though her prolific cross multi media production work often takes center stage, there’s no denying Hand's role as a globetrotting DJ who never fails to further Detroit's undisputed legacy. It takes years and years to acquire the sort of versatility that Hand has become known for. Whether it is a lengthy set at the Detroit Electronic Music Festival, or a headlining gig at a high-profile club such as Fuse in Brussels, Hand knows how to read a crowd and seduce it, one track after another, until she has it at her mercy, and the dance floor dances. Just as well versed in techno (via her Detroit fostering) as house (via her days in Paradise Garage-era New York), Hand offers the best of both worlds -- few DJs can weave back and forth with such precision. If her legacy as one of Detroit’s most experienced DJs wasn’t enough, Hand’s production work never fails to garner her respect and attention. She is perhaps most widely known as the brains and boss behind the long-running Acacia label, one of the city's most prolific labels throughout the ‘90s into the ‘00s, and to date. In addition to her countless 12” vinyl releases, and Mp3’s on Acacia, and remixes for the likes of Carl Craig’s Paperclip people, her numerous full-length albums garner critical acclaim year after year. In sum, with the current devotion to the electronic music scene, there is little that Hand hasn’t accomplished, explaining her in-demand status as a professional DJ, and music composer. Hand has since rose to fame as the first lady in techno electronic music, her hometown is Detroit usa, and she continues a vigorous worldwide DJ tour, and new 12 inch vinyl release schedule.” More info & Bookings: acaciarecords@gmail.com

HAND also appears on a host of Record labels Worldwide:
Warp, Studio !K7,d:tour,A&M London, ausfahrt, columbia, blanco y negro, emi music (uk) virgin, caroline, bmg france, sony music (austrailia), Radikal fear, sony (japan), moonshine, uWe, tvt, peacefrog, EMI, Virgin and BMG Ariola, Distance,Diki Records, Maffia,R&S records,global cuts,plus recordings, Loriz Sounds, open,ministry of sound, underground liberation, substance, remote recordings, filth, apricot records, Astralwerks, NovaMute, clubstar,x-sight, pure sonik records, big time, elypsia, international, anter-subway, ariola, arcade, react, electrofunk records, statra recordings other records, beast records, next music, loveslap! recordings, essential dance music,low price music, m.c. projects, school records, undercover music group, fourone1,yume,molecular, t&B vinyl,never records,mk2 music,independence records, wax magazine,recordings, future frontier, zipper, tripoli trax, groove kissing, music world, bla bla records, wallshaker, arcade, revive the soul, ubl, basic beat, mishpucha, Sub Terranean, push & pull, basic beat recordings, generations, tresor, gum (german underground movement), ec records,volume, level2, dance pool,bbk special projects, fcommunications, pandamonium, re-load,sub-lime,Sub Terranean,hyperspace, matrix records (detroit), ministry magazine, pmg records, legal records

On A Journey
K. HAND Lyrics


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I use the pen to cut a knife
The same pen I use to fuck a rhyme
To stab a neck with make a poltergeist
Shit I'm killing life
I was moulded with a special device
Flawed but like a father to child
God gave me an option for life
Where I could live lavishly or I could follow the vibe
Yo
I didn't knew the difference I was a weak design
So I set out on a trip accompanied by time, yeah
Time is passing but I stopped to take a picture
Robust sensuality they ignored these scriptures
Am I sick thirsty of pussies
Coz that's what they told me
Everybody try to phone me
Till I knew they were phony
But wait wait what do I see
A chisel and a hammer
They laughing at me when I told them I found an answer
Started to carve out the easiest shit I could see
Got in a room full of that stuff but I had to leave
I found no oxygen inside to breath
Too late until I found it was a gateway to peak, yeah
Little time left, time is flying now
So I had to take a stand to be an artist




I wonder when sun was decided to be the prime orb
Coz time is pilot and I'm just a tourist

Overall Meaning

K. HAND's song "On A Journey" is a reflection on the artist's personal growth and journey in life. The opening lines, "I use the pen to cut a knife, The same pen I use to fuck a rhyme, To stab a neck with make a poltergeist, Shit I'm killing life," reveals the lyrical dexterity of the artist while also suggesting that the artist has the ability to create and destroy with the same tool. The lines that follow reveal the artist's contemplation about the choices that he has made in his life. He reflects on how he had the option to live a lavish life or to follow his creative and artistic passions.


The artist then goes on to talk about his travels accompanied by time, suggesting that he has experienced the passage of time in different ways. He talks about how he has been ignored by those who did not understand his sensuality and how people have tried to take advantage of his talents. However, he eventually discovers his own artistic voice and begins to carve out his own creative path. The lyrics reveal a sense of determination and resilience on the part of the artist.


In the final lines, the artist contemplates the nature of time and his own place in the world. He wonders when the sun was decided to be the prime orb and acknowledges that he is just a tourist in the grand scheme of things. The song suggests that the artist has come to a place of acceptance about his life and his journey. Overall, "On A Journey" is a song about personal growth, creativity, and contemplation.


Line by Line Meaning

I use the pen to cut a knife
I have the power to create and destroy


The same pen I use to fuck a rhyme
My creativity can be both beautiful and vulgar


To stab a neck with make a poltergeist
My words can be deadly and haunting


Shit I'm killing life
I am aware of the potential consequences of my art


I was moulded with a special device
My talent is innate and unique


Flawed but like a father to child
I understand that being flawed is part of being human


God gave me an option for life
I have the power to choose my own path


Where I could live lavishly or I could follow the vibe
I can choose to pursue fame and fortune, or to stay true to myself


Yo
An interjection, used to command attention or to express enthusiasm


I didn't knew the difference I was a weak design
I was lost and uncertain of my purpose


So I set out on a trip accompanied by time, yeah
I embarked on a journey of self-discovery


Time is passing but I stopped to take a picture
I am aware of the fleeting nature of time, and choose to capture moments


Robust sensuality they ignored these scriptures
Others may not understand or appreciate my art


Am I sick thirsty of pussies
I am aware of the misogyny in some rap lyrics


Coz that's what they told me
I have been influenced by societal expectations


Everybody try to phone me
People try to reach out to me for various reasons


Till I knew they were phony
I have learned to recognize inauthenticity in others


But wait wait what do I see
I have a moment of realization


A chisel and a hammer
I have the tools to shape my own destiny


They laughing at me when I told them I found an answer
Others may not understand the significance of my discoveries


Started to carve out the easiest shit I could see
I begin by creating simple, accessible art


Got in a room full of that stuff but I had to leave
I am not content with shallow or superficial art


I found no oxygen inside to breath
Artistic stagnation is suffocating


Too late until I found it was a gateway to peak, yeah
I discover that artistic struggles can lead to growth and success


Little time left, time is flying now
I am aware of the urgency of pursuing artistic goals


So I had to take a stand to be an artist
I commit to pursuing my artistic vision and developing my craft


I wonder when sun was decided to be the prime orb
I reflect on the mysteries of the universe


Coz time is pilot and I'm just a tourist
I am humbled by the vastness of the universe and my small place within it




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Keyur Raut

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Comments from YouTube:

@MainDrainStudios

brilliant artist, very sad she's left us so soon.

@AirBallers31

Thank you SHERRELLE! Reminds me of Seawolf by Underground Resistance, love the alarm siren sound

@blblalalbla

Hearing this after 20 years I really know where I came from. Thank you Kelli.

@anais_12389

Rip old school acid love it..

@DScapades

RIP k.hand

@kleitiashqarri6046

Too essential, says it all

@bekawu2060

L0V3 7H15 !~!

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