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.
The Omen
Project: Deadman Lyrics
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The lyrics to Project: Deadman's song The Omen appear to be a commentary on the state of society and the world, with a focus on the negative aspects. The words paint a picture of a world that is violent, chaotic, and destructive. The lyrics talk about the idea of the "beast within," suggesting that humans have an inherent darkness and violence within them that can be difficult to control.
The chorus of the song, "I am the Omen, the star of the show, come bring me your violence, your hatred, your soul," seems to reflect this idea of the darker nature of humanity. The singer of the lyrics seems to be almost reveling in this darker side, challenging the listener to bring it on.
Overall, the lyrics to The Omen seem to be a call to action for listeners to confront the darkness within themselves and in the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
The storm clouds form, the oceans rise
A sense of doom and trouble is looming ahead. There are warning signs everywhere, and the world is showing physical signs of unrest.
The winds of change, they rearrange
Things are shifting, and the status quo is being upset. What was once stable is now changing and moving in a new direction.
The age of man is done
The era of humans dominating the world is over. A new phase is beginning, and humanity's hold on the world is slipping away.
The time of judgment comes
The world is going to be judged for its actions and its past. There will be consequences for what has been done, and a reckoning is coming.
As lightning strikes, as thunder roars
Nature itself is unleashing its fury. The forces of the world are aligning against humanity, and the elements are becoming hostile.
The earth it shakes, it cracks and pores
The very foundation of the world is being shaken. The earth is showing signs of breaking apart, and the safe space that humanity thought it had is crumbling away.
The dead will rise, they'll walk the earth
Death itself is no longer a finality. The dead are coming back to haunt the living, and the boundaries between life and death are blurring.
And all that's living will be cursed
The living are also going to be affected by this curse. They will have to suffer the consequences of their actions, and the world that they thought they knew will become a harsher, more unforgiving place.
The fires rage, they'll scorch the skies
The destruction that is coming will be all-consuming. The world will be engulfed in flames, and even the skies themselves will be affected.
And all of man will burn and die
The fate of humanity is already sealed. The end is coming, and there is no escaping it now.
The end of days is coming near
This is not just a warning, it is a prophecy. The end of the world as we know it is upon us, and nothing can stop it.
The omen is upon us here
All of these signs and omens are not just coincidences. They are a message from the universe that something big is coming. And it's coming soon.
Contributed by Zachary D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.