His debut album Symphony In Effect was released in 1989. After his 1991 album, The Black Tie Affair, Maestro's career faltered as he attempted to break into the United States market. However, he returned to the Canadian charts in 1998, with the hit singles "Stick to Your Vision" and "416/905 (TO Party Anthem)".
In 2005, Maestro covered Lawrence Gowan's song "A Criminal Mind"; Gowan appears in the video and his vocals are sampled on the track.
Williams has also been an actor, most notably in the Omni Television series Metropia. As an actor, he is normally credited as either Wesley Williams, Wes Williams, or Wesley Paris. In addition, he has had small roles in Honey (2003) and Four Brothers (2005). He was set to appear as a security guard in 50 Cent's film Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005), but his scenes were deleted from the film. He has a supporting role in Instant Star as Darius Mills.
Maestro was born to Guyanese parents and was raised in Scarborough, Ontario. He has previously been romantically linked to Canadian television journalist Marci Ien.
Mic Mechanism
Maestro Fresh Wes Lyrics
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When I'm kicking, the mic mechanism
Here we go, the mic mechanism
What I'm kicking, the mic mechanism
What I'm kicking, the mic mechanism
CHORUS [D.I.T.C.]
Fresh Wes y'all, is on the mic mechanism
Fresh Wes y'all, is on the mic mechanism
Fresh Wes y'all, is on the mic mechanism
[Maestro Fresh Wes] (D.I.T.C.)
Yo
Fresh Wes is on the mic mech, trying to catch wreck
Check the way I step to the set, then I gotta jet
Heck, chicks are getting kind of sexual
Always getting spectacles, glueing 'em to my testicle
Do yourself a favour don't step to the (Fresh guy)
Like TLC I put my Jimmy in your (left eye)
Ain't to proud to beg, beg for this
I'm gonna catch wreck, break a couple of necks
Cash a couple of checks, for the rhyme put together with the beat
(Showbiz) put together for, the streets and the jeeps
Fresh W-E to the S is (nice yo)
Don't say my name unless you going to say (Maestro)
Calling me an amateur I'll damage ya
Suckers saying (Naaah, dis kid can't be from Canada)From Amtrak, stages are sparked well
Coaching like Art Shell
Doper than a South American cartel
I'm on a mission with my funky compositions
Kicking mad falour on (the mic mechanism)
CHORUS
When I'm kicking the mic mechanism X4
[Maestro Fresh Wes] (D.I.T.C.)
I'm not a captain, but chicks like to kneel to feel
The real steel when I reveal, they say (wheel)
And they eyes, be on the size gee
But don't try to milk me, or even homogenize me
I pasterize trying to skim through my papes I carry thee
Marry me for my salary, giving up your mammaries (naaah)
That ain't my type of event, or how my money is spent
I ain't Babyface payin' no rent
That's on the corny wack, Brady Bunch
Leave It To Beaver, Wally tip
My bozak ain't dangerous, so stop playing like Marley
Grip, skip to another Louie or Dewie or Ronnie
Donnie you're Johnny baby, yo kick that to Tommy
The softer guys, lost their eyes, off the prize
So stop the lies, you're wise or you're ostrosize
Drop your draws, lift the jaws
Because I'm in effect like Das and DMC, pause
The style I kick is uncategorical
You're prehistorical, go check the oracle
Damn I'm metaphorical
I'm on a mission with my funky compositions
Kicking' mad flavour (on the mic mechanism)
CHORUS X2
When I'm kicking the mic mechanism X4
In Maestro Fresh Wes's song Mic Mechanism, he brings his lyrical prowess to the forefront with his signature style of blending humor, wordplay and braggadocio. The song features a catchy chorus by D.I.T.C. and verses by Maestro that pay tribute to his skills on the microphone. In the intro and chorus, Maestro repeats the lines "When I'm kicking the mic mechanism, here we go, the mic mechanism" while D.I.T.C. affirms that Maestro is on fire and killing the mic mechanism in every verse.
In the verses, Maestro boasts of his skills as a rapper and his ability to captivate crowds on stage. He also mixes in some sexual innuendos and references to pop culture figures like TLC, Babyface, and Das and DMC. He uses witty wordplay to showcase his superiority in the rap game and warns his detractors not to underestimate him. He also emphasizes the importance of his unique style and compositions, which make him stand out from other rappers.
Overall, Mic Mechanism is a celebration of Maestro Fresh Wes's talent and his impact on the rap scene in Canada and beyond. The song is an ode to the art of rapping and the power of a skilled MC to move crowds with their words and delivery.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm kicking, the mic mechanism
Maestro Fresh Wes is using the microphone to deliver his rhymes
Here we go, the mic mechanism
The microphone is about to be used for Fresh Wes to deliver his rhymes
What I'm kicking, the mic mechanism
Fresh Wes is referring to his rhymes that he is delivering through the microphone
Fresh Wes y'all, is on the mic mechanism
Maestro Fresh Wes is currently using the microphone to deliver his rhymes
Fresh Wes is on the mic mech, trying to catch wreck
Maestro Fresh Wes is using the microphone to spit his rhymes and make an impact
Check the way I step to the set, then I gotta jet
Fresh Wes delivers his rhymes in a powerful way and then moves on to the next thing
Heck, chicks are getting kind of sexual
Women are attracted to Maestro Fresh Wes and his rhymes
Always getting spectacles, glueing 'em to my testicle
Women are staring at Fresh Wes' private parts
Do yourself a favour don't step to the (Fresh guy)
Don't mess with Maestro Fresh Wes or his rhymes
Like TLC I put my Jimmy in your (left eye)
Maestro Fresh Wes is referencing the sexual lyrics in TLC's song 'Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg'
Ain't to proud to beg, beg for this
Fresh Wes is not ashamed to ask for what he wants, which is for people to recognize his rhymes
I'm gonna catch wreck, break a couple of necks
Fresh Wes is going to make a big impact and impress people with his rhymes
Cash a couple of checks, for the rhyme put together with the beat
Maestro Fresh Wes is going to make some money from his music
(Showbiz) put together for, the streets and the jeeps
Showbiz produced the beat, which was intended for the streets
Fresh W-E to the S is (nice yo)
Maestro Fresh Wes is a talented rapper
Don't say my name unless you going to say (Maestro)
Maestro Fresh Wes prefers to be called by his stage name
Calling me an amateur I'll damage ya
Fresh Wes is not an amateur and will prove it by making an impact with his rhymes
Suckers saying (Naaah, dis kid can't be from Canada)
People doubt that a talented rapper like Maestro Fresh Wes could come from Canada
From Amtrak, stages are sparked well
Fresh Wes is able to perform well on stages all across the country
Coaching like Art Shell
Fresh Wes is in control and leading the way, much like Art Shell did as a head coach in the NFL
Doper than a South American cartel
Maestro Fresh Wes is cooler and more impressive than a drug cartel in South America
I'm on a mission with my funky compositions
Maestro Fresh Wes is determined to create great music with his rhymes and beats
Kicking mad falour on (the mic mechanism)
Fresh Wes is delivering amazing rhymes through the microphone
I'm not a captain, but chicks like to kneel to feel
Women are attracted to Maestro Fresh Wes and his rhymes, like they would be attracted to a captain
The real steel when I reveal, they say (wheel)
Fresh Wes impresses women with his rhymes
And they eyes, be on the size gee
Women are attracted to Fresh Wes' body
But don't try to milk me, or even homogenize me
Women should not try to take advantage of Maestro Fresh Wes or change him to fit their desires
I pasterize trying to skim through my papes I carry thee
Fresh Wes is trying to protect himself and his money from those who might try to cheat him
Marry me for my salary, giving up your mammaries (naaah)
Women who are only interested in Fresh Wes' money or body are not what he is looking for
That ain't my type of event, or how my money is spent
Maestro Fresh Wes is not interested in superficial relationships that are only based on money or physical attraction
I ain't Babyface payin' no rent
Fresh Wes is not like Babyface, a successful musician who famously paid $35,000 a month in rent for a Beverly Hills mansion
That's on the corny wack, Brady Bunch
Superficial relationships are like the corny and uncool TV show 'The Brady Bunch'
Leave It To Beaver, Wally tip
More examples of old TV shows that are not relevant to Fresh Wes and his life
My bozak ain't dangerous, so stop playing like Marley
Fresh Wes' personal life is not dangerous, unlike Bob Marley, who was shot and injured during an assassination attempt
The softer guys, lost their eyes, off the prize
Less talented rappers are not as focused on success as Fresh Wes
So stop the lies, you're wise or you're ostrosize
Stop lying about your skills and either become wise or face rejection
Drop your draws, lift the jaws
Fresh Wes is impressing people with his rhymes and making them react in amazement
Because I'm in effect like Das and DMC, pause
Fresh Wes is similar to the popular rap groups Das EFX and Run-DMC
The style I kick is uncategorical
Fresh Wes' style of rapping is unique and cannot be categorized easily
You're prehistorical, go check the oracle
Less talented rappers are like dinosaurs and need to consult an oracle to improve their skills
Damn I'm metaphorical
Fresh Wes is clever and skilled at using metaphors in his rhymes
CHORUS
Repeating the hook of the song
When I'm kicking the mic mechanism X4
Maestro Fresh Wes is delivering great rhymes through the microphone
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: RODNEY LEMAY, WESLEY WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
RAWflava
1994 bro,not 1992!
RAWflava
Yeah I know that,it was on Bring it on 12",you should have put another picture for your video,this is the 1994 cover album,this is why I told you 1994!Anyway,good post,cheers!
Will B. Smooth
+RAW FLAVA It was originally released on vinyl in '92 before appearing on the album in '94