Conscious science-fiction lyrics and booming beats are their products, all tied up in a bundle of fierce scratches.
Today's rap industry is a mental wasteland of studio gangsterism, materialism , imitation, perpetrators, and bland predictable ignorance. An era in which DJ's compromise their integrity to the will of commercial radio while leading millions of sheep in the monotonous materialistic circles of illusion. A time best described as a lack of artistry haphazardly wobbling out of sync. In the midst of all this corruption, one must ask; who will champion the cause of truth, originality and righteousness in the realm of Hip Hop.
Enter the Micranots...traveling at the speed of light and sound come two individuals on the long and winding path to assist in the restoration within the Hip Hop landscape. Emotions swell from the sound system, the meditative study of the rhythm, the beat and drum grappling your head forcing a hypnotic nodding motion.
The heavy sonic imagery of Kool Akiem's production skill lays forth a grand illustrious empire, a solid land mass of steady ground, providing the building blocks on which only the truest of MC can facilitate. From the mind of I self Devine comes a steady stream of consciousness focused on cadence, delivery, and tangible content. A great world war is being waged, the Micranots, determined to be victorious, do battle for the best ground... the stage. In the midst of battle the stage implodes with masterful manipulation of the sound and visual elements designed to command, enlighten embrace, provoke, and propel the crowd into the grand unified theory of Hip Hop collectively.
In 1999 the Micranots signed a licensing deal with the New York based label Subverse. The year 2000 marked the release of the premiere album entitled: "Obelisk Movements", as well as the lead off single "Pitch Black Ark" and the second single "Culture / Illegal Busyness." In 2002 the Micranots signed a licensing deal with the minneapolis label Rhymesayers which oversaw the re-release of the limited run of "the Return of the Travelers" as well as the long awaited highly anticipated follow up to the "Obelisk Movements" "The Emperor and The Assassin" with the lead off single "glorious / heat." What you should expect to see from the Micranots is constant touring bringing their message to the people.
Exodus
Micranots Lyrics
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[Verse I]
We deal an exodus first
Physical, mental assert
Worth numerous hurt bruised and killed for minimal work
Nat Turner work off, egg blood type insight
Black stoned out of mind like ganja smoke in flight
I'm shattering earth plates and chords whole barriers
Explode the galaxy infinite space
High intelligence, earth negligence, liberational displanes the crucial
Some conflict, it's never mutual
Malnourished to the pupil
My depiction of Zion more fruitful
Queens getting they crowns bent, domestic entrapment
Battered and bruised, nursing they wounds out the cabinet
Free up word shattered and chained
Low self esteem from a parallax view, the youth seen the whole thing
Plus the Philly journalist, shackled in lies and conspiracy
My Shawshank confinement exodus on alignment
My vision of prisons enclosed
Followed to explode violated off government codes
The cycle is cold
What do you envision? as free living
Synthetical crack smoke inhale the suicide then jail
With queens posting bail while intercourse
Climax, ejaculate release chi collapse back escapism
Meditation through ancient religions
I'm clearing the mental of high polarized schism
Exempt restraint
Autocratic rule gets the blade to the artery
Display the artistry
Full, not partially
[Chorus I]
Soldiers all of my niggaz in locked places
Trapped inside braces, careful stone faces
Hold on, release yourself, steady yourself
Move like water freedom is now, pick up the wealth
Soldiers all of my queens with bruised faces
Trapped inside hatred, space and feel vacant
Hold on, release yourself, steady yourself
Move like water freedom is now, pick up the wealth
[Verse II]
You feeling it, no doubt
Extreme like domes blown out
My soldiers fold origami mode, feeling no route
Trapped, in cubicles rocking the suit, nothing suitable
No window view tortuous bamboo through cuticle
No destiny child descension
Through the maze of corporate system
Pay cuts and more workload filling the venom
Ready to spit in the form of three eighty clips, eclipse
Slaving incarnate rage two to commit
Amistad, navigate the vessel second book of Moses
Harried exodus voided of court cases and dates
With trap doors removable floors guided by stars
Mud to the neck, walking with dog, posting with martyrs
Suffering various, severed and shackled them to run straight
Spirit intact we program flight off the runway
Ignite express the sight of breakout
Ethiopian soil for Rasta route, Mecca Islam route
[Chorus II]
Soldiers all of my niggaz in stone taking
Trapped inside making moves with no thinking
Hold on, release yourself, steady yourself
Move like water freedom is now, pick up the wealth
Soldiers all of my mothers with child fainting
Trapped inside anger pain alone feeling
No love, release yourself, steady yourself
Move like water freedom is now, pick up the wealth
The Micranots' song Exodus is a powerful commentary on the struggles faced by black people, particularly those in the United States. The lyrics speak to the idea of exodus both physically and mentally, from slavery to modern-day oppression. The first verse speaks of the physical and mental toll that oppression takes on individuals and the work that black people have had to do to assert themselves throughout history. The singer references Nat Turner's rebellion and black stoned consciousness, highlighting the importance of resistance and awareness in the struggle for freedom.
The second verse addresses the present-day struggles of black people trapped in corporate systems, with no end in sight. The singer highlights the importance of spiritual and cultural roots in the fight for emancipation and the need for solidarity in order to break free. Throughout the song, there is a strong sense of urgency and a call to action to move towards freedom, to pick up wealth in the form of self-awareness, and to move like water.
Overall, the song speaks of the complexity of the fight for freedom, referencing history and current events. The singer highlights the physical and mental harm faced by black people under oppressive systems, as well as the importance of resistance, spirituality, and community in the fight for liberation.
Line by Line Meaning
We deal an exodus first
We initiate a movement of leaving or breaking away, starting with ourselves
Physical, mental assert
We assert ourselves both physically and mentally in this exodus
Worth numerous hurt bruised and killed for minimal work
The sacrifices made in this movement are many and include physical harm and death for minimal rewards
Nat Turner work off, egg blood type insight
We draw inspiration from Nat Turner's rebellion and use our blood type as a marker of our identity
Black stoned out of mind like ganja smoke in flight
We are in a state of trance, like being high on marijuana smoke, due to our blackness
Aesthetically pierce, genetically fierce
We are impressive to the senses and have inherited a strong genetic makeup
I'm shattering earth plates and chords whole barriers
I am breaking down societal barriers and norms that have been in place for a long time
Explode the galaxy infinite space
Our movement is so powerful that even galaxies and space cannot contain it
High intelligence, earth negligence, liberational displanes the crucial
Despite our high level of intelligence, society has neglected us and our movement is crucial for liberation
Some conflict, it's never mutual
There may be conflict, but it is never a mutual agreement or decision
Malnourished to the pupil
We have been deprived of nourishment, including knowledge, to the extent that it affects our vision
My depiction of Zion more fruitful
My vision for a better future is more substantial and beneficial than the current state of affairs
Queens getting they crowns bent, domestic entrapment
Women, especially black women, are oppressed and trapped within the confines of domesticity
Battered and bruised, nursing they wounds out the cabinet
Women have been physically and emotionally abused and must heal themselves in private
Free up word shattered and chained
We must break free from the chains of oppressive language and expression
Low self esteem from a parallax view, the youth seen the whole thing
The youth have a distorted view of themselves and their place in society, leading to low self-esteem
Plus the Philly journalist, shackled in lies and conspiracy
Even journalists are oppressed and restrained by lies and conspiracies
My Shawshank confinement exodus on alignment
My experience of confinement, like in the movie 'Shawshank Redemption,' aligns with my exodus movement
My vision of prisons enclosed
My vision for the future includes prisons being closed and abolished
Followed to explode violated off government codes
Our movement is constantly surveilled and scrutinized by the government and we are punished for breaking their codes
The cycle is cold
The oppressive cycle we are in is heartless and unbearable
What do you envision? as free living
What is your vision of what it means to live freely?
Synthetical crack smoke inhale the suicide then jail
The use of synthetic drugs such as crack leads to self-destruction and imprisonment
With queens posting bail while intercourse
Women must post bail for themselves while facing sexual assault and exploitation
Climax, ejaculate release chi collapse back escapism
Sexual release is often used as a temporary escape from oppression and problems
Meditation through ancient religions
We use ancient religions to meditate and find peace and clarity
I'm clearing the mental of high polarized schism
I am clearing our minds of polarizing beliefs and conflicts
Exempt restraint
We must be freed from all forms of oppression and restraint
Autocratic rule gets the blade to the artery
We will use force, if necessary, to overthrow authoritarian rule
Display the artistry
We will demonstrate our artistic talents and creativity in this movement
Full, not partially
We will not settle for small gains; we want full liberation
Soldiers all of my niggaz in locked places
All of us, especially black men, are trapped in physical and mental confinement
Trapped inside braces, careful stone faces
Our confinement has made us cautious and unexpressive
Hold on, release yourself, steady yourself
We must remain resilient and steady ourselves to break free
Move like water freedom is now, pick up the wealth
We must move like water, fluid and unconstrained, using our own resources to achieve freedom
Soldiers all of my queens with bruised faces
All women, especially black women, have been beaten down and hurt in this oppressive system
Trapped inside hatred, space and feel vacant
Women are trapped in a cycle of self-hatred and emptiness
No love, release yourself, steady yourself
We must release ourselves from all forms of lovelessness and hold steady to break free
You feeling it, no doubt
You are experiencing and understanding this movement
Extreme like domes blown out
This movement is intense and immense, like the destruction of domes
My soldiers fold origami mode, feeling no route
We must be flexible, like origami, and create new paths where none exist
Trapped, in cubicles rocking the suit, nothing suitable
We are stuck in jobs that require us to wear corporate suits, which do not fit or represent us
No window view tortuous bamboo through cuticle
Our work environment is torturous, with no natural light and bamboo piercing through our skin
No destiny child descension
We are not divinely destined to stay in this oppressive system
Through the maze of corporate system
We must navigate the complex and oppressive corporate system
Pay cuts and more workload filling the venom
Our pay is reduced and our workload increased, causing more resentment and frustration
Ready to spit in the form of three eighty clips, eclipse
We are ready to fight and retaliate with violence if necessary, to eclipse the oppressive system
Slaving incarnate rage two to commit
Our anger and frustration is a result of the slavery we are forced to endure
Amistad, navigate the vessel second book of Moses
Like the slaves on the ship Amistad, we must navigate our way to freedom using the wisdom of the bible
Harried exodus voided of court cases and dates
We must leave the oppressive justice system behind and create our own new path
With trap doors removable floors guided by stars
We must create secret pathways and use the stars as our guide
Mud to the neck, walking with dog, posting with martyrs
We must endure the mud and hardship, walking with dogs and posting bail, like martyrs
Suffering various, severed and shackled them to run straight
We have suffered in various ways, including physical harm and being shackled, to maintain a straight and narrow path
Spirit intact we program flight off the runway
Despite our suffering, we remain spiritually strong and are ready for flight to freedom
Ignite express the sight of breakout
We must actively ignite and express our desire for a breakout from this oppressive system
Ethiopian soil for Rasta route, Mecca Islam route
We have two potential routes: either back to our roots in Ethiopia or towards Mecca and Islam
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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TheNotoriousTFB
Saw these guys live back in 2003. I self was working the merchandise table selling CDs and shirts. I bought a CD and wondered back into the audience, little did I know...Like 20 minutes later he jumps on stage and detroys it.
Boat Bomber
Needs more cowbell.
Justin O'Neill
hahah..... nice
couchpoet1
The bells need more cows.
Sensei Rio
+Jake Carl not enough
Justice Magagane
This beat is sick as fuck. And the chorus!
James Cooper
busted a comment cherry lol amazing song, great beat.....love it
Sham
Dope
Don king jr williams
Needs Belva 12' hundies
F u c k Y o u
Illest