Lazerbeak is a thug. Do not be deceived by the nice-guy introductions backs… Read Full Bio ↴Lazerbeak is a thug. Do not be deceived by the nice-guy introductions backstage. Beak is responsible for some of the hardest lavabangers in hip hop, period. Catchy, rib-crushing, filthy.

In his basement workshop, Beak works mostly with a MPC2000XL. He layers propulsive, hard-hitting drums with driving guitar and keyboard melodies. He paces after the addition of each element, ducking to avoid the overhead pipes, playing air drums, and calculating his next layer.

Beak’s sequencing is a large part of his sound. “After you’ve got the main structure, to make it a real song, you have to take it all part again. It’s like a battle with the beat, every time.” And Beak always wins. When it’s over, the effect is some helicopter-at-the-omnitheater shit. He’ll take a beat down to its most essential elements before letting it off the leash to explode into anthemic proportions.

Lazerbeak got involved with the Doomtree crew through his high school friendship with Stef (P.O.S.). But by then he’d already been playing music for years. Since 8th grade he played with The Plastic Constellations, the indie rock group that would go on to tour the country, signed to French Kiss Records. Stef, having heard Lazerbeak’s music with TPC, encouraged him to start making beats. Beak got a loan from his folks to buy his first MPC from Guitar Center. Stef came over in the afternoon to show him the ropes. No looking back.

To date, Lazerbeak has produced over 400 beats. His production appears on almost every Doomtree release, including all three of P.O.S’ solo albums. He's now completing the production for the upcoming Sims solo release and working on a solo endeavor of his own.

Most recently, Doomtree released Lazerbeak’s collaboration with Mike Mictlan. The two schemed for years to write and record the disc. For much of that time Mike was living in L.A. Lazerbeak sent Mike beat CDs in the mail. Mike rapped his verses to Lazerbeak over the phone. Big dreams, big phone bills. Now the fruit of their labor is available in all its glory as Hand Over Fist. Legend Recognize Legend.

Solo Projects:
Hand Over Fist (with Mike Mictlan)
Legend Recognize Legend

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Tempest
Lazerbeak Lyrics

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Trials creep up slowly
Triumphs come and go
Oh when times get troubled
I'll lean on the lord

Decades drift out deeper
Good health fades to poor
Oh when I get to the end

I'll lay down my sword

Hope will pull you upward
Grace will let you roam
And when decades disappear
I will take you home

This is the starting of the tempest rising up
This is the parting of the seas within our clutch

And when the calmness washes over every ounce of wavered trust
Then the fog will overload, and the thaw will overflow

Overall Meaning

In Lazerbeak's song "Tempest," the lyrics convey a sense of resilience and endurance in the face of adversity. The opening lines depict the cyclical nature of life, with trials that slowly arise and triumphs that come and go. In times of trouble, the singer finds solace and support in their belief in a higher power, as they lean on the lord for strength.

As the song progresses, the lyrics reflect on the passage of time and the inevitability of aging and declining health. Despite this, the singer remains determined to fight until the end, metaphorically represented by laying down their sword. This symbolizes a surrender to the natural course of life and a willingness to accept its finality.

The lyrics also touch upon the themes of hope and grace. Hope is portrayed as a force that uplifts and propels one forward, while grace offers the freedom to explore and wander. The idea of decades disappearing implies the fleeting nature of time, but it is suggested that in the end, hope and grace will guide the individual home, perhaps suggesting a return to a place of peace or a spiritual home.

In the chorus, the lyrics reference a tempest rising and parting seas, symbolizing a significant event or upheaval that tests trust and faith. Despite the challenges, the calmness eventually washes over, restoring trust and washing away doubt. The fog overloading and the thaw overflowing hints at a release from confusion or uncertainty, allowing clarity to emerge.

Overall, "Tempest" communicates a message of perseverance, acknowledging the struggles and uncertainties of life while finding strength in faith, hope, and grace.

Line by Line Meaning

Trials creep up slowly
Difficulties gradually emerge

Triumphs come and go
Successes are fleeting

Oh when times get troubled
In times of trouble

I'll lean on the lord
I will seek guidance and support

Decades drift out deeper
Years pass by, growing more profound

Good health fades to poor
Physical well-being deteriorates

Oh when I get to the end
When I reach the conclusion

I'll lay down my sword
I'll relinquish my struggles

Hope will pull you upward
Optimism will uplift you

Grace will let you roam
Acceptance will allow you freedom

And when decades disappear
And when many years pass