Well known for its deep-rooted success in the music industry, Strange Music/M.S.C. Music have hand-picked yet another weapon of mass consumption; “PROJECT: DEADMAN”. M.S.C. Music CEO, Mark Cerami, (notorious co-founder of Priority Records), has played a role in the careers of artists such as, Dr Dre. Run DMC, ICE-CUBE, N.W.A., EAZY-E, MASTER P, and many more. M.S.C. has teamed with Strange Music (TECHN9NE, and motion picture “BEEF” soundtrack), to unleash the Midwest’s worst kept secret’ the debut release “Self Inflicted”, from PROJECT: DEADMAN which hit stores nationally on July 13th 2004.
Consisting of members Mike E. Clark and Prozak, Project: Deadman is a super-group formed in 2003 from the Detroit area. Mike E. Clark’s legendary production skills have garnered him multiple gold and platinum success, producing artists like KID-ROCK, GEORGE CLINTON, PRIMAL SCREAM, and INSANE CLOWN POSSE. Clark also heads Detroit-based indie label B4 Records, and Edge One Studios. Rapper PROZAK’s acidic tongue has gotten him labeled the “Stephen King of Rap” by Murder Dog magazine, hes been in the Midwest underground rap scene for years recording, marketing, and performing with his former group BEDLAM.
“Self Inflicted” contains 17 insanity-laden tracks drifting from industrial political screams, to slamming bass filled rhymes, along with ghostly morbid melody’s, this rock/rap duo are sure to catch a wide variety of followers.
The album features special guest appearances by the Kansas City King TECH N9NE, Flint, Michigan’s BREED, and THE DAYTON FAMILY, as well as Detroit’s own KING GORDY.
Access Denied (feat. Tech N9N
Project: Deadman Lyrics
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(Prozak)
All of my life I been denied 7 days attempted suicide
Remained alive isolated trapped in my mind
Confined in prisons by visions of multiple killings
I tried to fit in different cliqs preps jocks starter chicks
So what the fuck I'm tryin to find a place to call my home
Found not guilty back in '93 victim of society
Hatred and mass murder thoughts inside of me
My mind explodes into a paradox of pain
It's all insane with player haters speakin my name in vein
Underground rap game king 9 millimeter brains
Fling cover your mouth and your thing
From Detroit to KC fuck the industry
Because they hate me you wanna be but you can't be me
Wicked is how I'm depicted arrested but never convicted
Prozak, King Gordy, Tecca Ninna Self Inflicted
ACCESS DENIED(4x)
(Tech N9ne)
I don't make my music for no mother fucking whites
I don't make my music for no mother fucking blacks
To keep Ninna's product steady runnin off the shelf
I make my music for my mother fucking self
Fuck the industry with dicks stuffed with Hennesy
And 151 with a torch on the tip and then bust on the enemy
Positive imagery you cannot change me
You got that hate I'll take that beat and flip it strangely
The major labels did not know what to do with me
You knew I was crazy if you went to school with me
Created a king kong becaus I sing songs
Got hoes and labels swingin on ding dongs
World wide respected
Devil Boy said we ain't kissing no mother fuckin ass to be accepted
That's what I'm talking bout rap is revived
You're trying to get inside Access Denied
ACCESS DENIED(6x)
(King Gordy)
How many times must you die just to live?
Suicide's on your mind so you kill
Your whole life trying to find something real
Your whole life is confined tight and sealed
Would you lie to me Christ 'cause you will?
By his mind put you right where I live
Eternal nights the lights are in hell
Soldiers eyes were all blinded by shells
You are spineless can't fight your own fears
Time is nice you are dying in years
Why am I crucified by my peers?
As a child trying to hide my own tears
But keep my pride despite how I feel
With the knife deep inside it's a thrill
Gordy, Prozak, and Tech N9ne is so ill
You tried to die Access Denied please try again
ACCESS DENIED(6x)
The song Access Denied by Project: Deadman is not an ordinary song, it tells a story of three rappers, Prozak, Tech N9ne, and King Gordy, who have been denied access to various aspects of society throughout their lives. Prozak rhymes about his feeling of isolation derived from his mental imprisonment, while Tech N9ne talks about his disdain for the music industry's idea of marketability and making music only for himself. King Gordy, on the other hand, delves into his experiences with death and self-mutilation. Through these verses, the three rappers break down various societal stigmas and abuses against different races and cultures, particularly those prevalent in the rap game.
Prozak's life has been marked by various disadvantages, including feeling trapped in his own mind, an attempted suicide, and a trial-by-jury court case at the age of sixteen, which led to his acquittal. Tech N9ne expresses his disapproval of the music industry and discusses the stereotypes of rap music being specifically tailored to certain races, while King Gordy depicts his struggles with mental health and how it has affected his life.
In conclusion, the song Access Denied is about the struggles and limitations of life, both external and internal. It is a celebration of diversity and honesty, as the rappers speak truth to power while still retaining their individuality and relatability.
Line by Line Meaning
All of my life I been denied 7 days attempted suicide
Prozak has been rejected all his life and even tried to kill himself for seven days but failed and remained trapped in his own mind.
Remained alive isolated trapped in my mind
Despite his suicide attempts, Prozak is still alive, but he feels isolated and confined in his own mind due to his troubled past.
Confined in prisons by visions of multiple killings
Prozak's mind is like a prison, and he is haunted by visions of committing multiple murders.
I tried to fit in different cliqs preps jocks starter chicks
Prozak attempted to fit in with different groups like preps, jocks, and popular girls to find his place but couldn't belong anywhere.
So what the fuck I'm tryin to find a place to call my home
Prozak is fed up with trying to fit in and just wants to find a place where he feels like he belongs and can call home.
9th grade trial by jury only 16 years old
Prozak got into trouble at the age of 16 and was put on trial in the 9th grade.
Found not guilty back in '93 victim of society
Prozak was found innocent but feels like he is a victim of society because of his past.
Hatred and mass murder thoughts inside of me
Prozak has a lot of anger and violent thoughts inside of him, including thoughts of committing mass murder.
My mind explodes into a paradox of pain
Prozak's mind is in a constant state of distress, which he compares to a paradox.
It's all insane with player haters speakin my name in vein
Prozak feels like he is going crazy because people are trying to bring him down and talking about him behind his back.
Underground rap game king 9 millimeter brains
Prozak sees himself as the king of underground rap, and he is willing to defend his throne with his gun.
Fling cover your mouth and your thing
Prozak is warning his enemies to cover their mouth and any other vulnerable areas because he's not afraid to use violence.
From Detroit to KC fuck the industry
Prozak is frustrated with the music industry, and he doesn't want to be a part of it.
Because they hate me you wanna be but you can't be me
Prozak believes that people in the industry hate him but secretly want to be like him and can't match his talent.
Wicked is how I'm depicted arrested but never convicted
Prozak is often called wicked and has been arrested but never convicted of a crime.
Prozak, King Gordy, Tecca Ninna Self Inflicted
Prozak, King Gordy, and Tech N9ne are all struggling with their own demons and are responsible for the problems they face.
I don't make my music for no mother fucking whites
Tech N9ne doesn't make his music to cater to any specific race or group of people.
I don't make my music for no mother fucking blacks
Tech N9ne's music is not targeted towards any specific race, whether it's white or black.
To keep Ninna's product steady runnin off the shelf
Tech N9ne wants his music to continue to sell and be popular so that he can continue to make a living off it.
I make my music for my mother fucking self
Tech N9ne makes music for himself and doesn't care about pleasing anyone else.
Fuck the industry with dicks stuffed with Hennesy
Tech N9ne doesn't care about the music industry and imagines them all having dicks stuffed with Hennesy as a way to express his frustration.
And 151 with a torch on the tip and then bust on the enemy
Tech N9ne is willing to use alcohol and violence to go up against those who try to bring him down.
Positive imagery you cannot change me
Tech N9ne wants his music to reflect positive images, and he won't change for anyone else.
You got that hate I'll take that beat and flip it strangely
Tech N9ne feeds off the hate he receives and will use it to fuel his music and come up with something creative and unique.
The major labels did not know what to do with me
Tech N9ne struggled to get support from major record labels who didn't understand or appreciate his music.
You knew I was crazy if you went to school with me
Tech N9ne has always been a little crazy, and if you went to school with him, you would know this about him.
Created a king kong because I sing songs
Tech N9ne turned himself into a king of the music industry because of his unique style and talent.
Got hoes and labels swingin on ding dongs
Tech N9ne has a lot of women and record labels interested in him because of his music's success.
World wide respected
Tech N9ne is respected worldwide for his talent and unique style.
Devil Boy said we ain't kissing no mother fuckin ass to be accepted
Devil Boy, a fellow musician, shares Tech N9ne's disdain for the music industry and won't kiss anyone's ass just to be accepted.
That's what I'm talking bout rap is revived
Tech N9ne is proud of his music and believes that he is helping to revive the rap genre.
You're trying to get inside Access Denied
People who try to come into Tech N9ne's circle won't be accepted and will have their access denied.
How many times must you die just to live?
King Gordy questions how many tragedies someone must endure before they can truly live.
Suicide's on your mind so you kill
Some people contemplate suicide because they feel like it's the only way to end their pain and suffering.
Your whole life trying to find something real
People often struggle to find meaning and purpose in their lives.
Your whole life is confined tight and sealed
Some people feel trapped and confined by the circumstances they were born into or the choices they have made in life.
Would you lie to me Christ 'cause you will?
King Gordy questions if even Christ would lie to him because he doesn't trust anyone anymore.
By his mind put you right where I live
King Gordy feels like his own thoughts and emotions have put him in the difficult situation he finds himself in.
Eternal nights the lights are in hell
King Gordy feels like he's trapped in an eternal night and that there is no light in his life except for the light of hell.
Soldiers eyes were all blinded by shells
King Gordy has seen a lot of violence and destruction in his life and has witnessed soldiers going blind from explosions.
You are spineless can't fight your own fears
King Gordy believes that some people are too weak to fight their own fears and end up being controlled by them.
Time is nice you are dying in years
King Gordy thinks that time is flying by too quickly, and people are dying without really living.
Why am I crucified by my peers?
King Gordy feels like he is being unfairly judged and criticized by his peers.
As a child trying to hide my own tears
King Gordy remembers being a child and trying to hide his emotions and tears from others.
But keep my pride despite how I feel
Despite his difficult past, King Gordy tries to maintain his pride and dignity.
With the knife deep inside it's a thrill
King Gordy is no stranger to pain and suffering and feels like he takes some twisted pleasure in it.
You tried to die Access Denied please try again
King Gordy acknowledges that some people try to end their own lives but warns them that they won't be successful in their attempts to do so.
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