1. Synthpop band Pro… Read Full Bio ↴There are two Bands under the Name Propaganda :
1. Synthpop band Propaganda was formed in Germany by vocalist Claudia Brücken and drummer Michael Mertens plus keyboard players Susanne Freytag and Ralf Dorper. The quartet moved to England in 1983 and signed to ZTT Records, also the home of Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Art of Noise. Propaganda's first single, "Dr. Mabuse," reached the British Top 30 in early 1984, but the band's second release was more than a year in coming. Finally, in May 1985, "Duel" trumped the debut single by hitting number 21.
Propaganda's first album A Secret Wish appeared one month later, and the resulting tour necessitated the addition of bassist Derek Forbes and drummer Brian McGee -- both formerly with Simple Minds. After the release of the remix album Wishful Thinking later that year, Dorper became the first original member to leave the band, and Propaganda splintered soon after, due to a prolonged legal battle to leave ZTT. The group finally re-emerged in 1988 with Mertens, Forbes, McGee and American vocalist Betsi Miller. The quartet signed with Virgin, and released 1234 in 1990. The single "Heaven Give Me Words" broke the British Top 40 in 1990, and "Only One Word" placed modestly later that year.
Meanwhile, Claudia Brücken -- who had stayed with ZTT in large part because of her marriage to label-owner Paul Morley -- formed Act with Thomas Leer. The duo charted "Snobbery and Decay" in mid-1987 and released their only album, Laughter, Tears, and Rage in 1988. Brücken became a solo act by the turn of the decade, and charted only one single, "Absolut (E)," from her 1991 album Love, And a Million Other Things. Though neither the band nor Brücken had recorded recently, rumours flew during the mid-'90s that a Propaganda reunion was in the works.
2. Jason Emmanuel Petty (born May 27, 1979), better known by his stage name Propaganda, is an American Christian hip hop and spoken word artist and poet from Los Angeles, California. He has released four albums as an independent artist and one collaborative album with the rapper Odd Thomas, and has performed and recorded as a member of the underground hip hop group Tunnel Rats and associated act Footsoldiers.
Excellent
Propaganda Lyrics
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Rages similar to native sages' sageing
Unlocking a cage of praises for Rock of Ages
Let random rambling rappers rant and raving
Uh, uh, uh inflame verbs to your nerves ends
Literally feeling these words in my tendons
And rattling occupants of the venue sinews
While the Eulogy be orchestrating continuous crescendos Excellent, been down since Exodus
Like what if the Egyptians and Israelites joined forces
That would force a forfeit
And it's hard to drive hard when your hard drive
Keeps needing a force quit
But I, I, don't learn to speak immigrants
The language of the broken like the system in their English
I speak with Heaven's accent, angelic dialect
Repping my coast as if that spirit around the oceans
Ex, ex, excellence, that's what you should expect from us
Least we can do to say thank you for how He blessed us
All else is blasphemy. Disagree, get at me!
And he with with low standards, don't get with no mics on
The stages I stand on, to battle where the takes
With the rights to keep the mic for a couple more bars
No YouTube channels for rap battles and cash prices
Just keeping your cool when heat rises
Next breaks concussions, gashes and bruises
It's real manhood with the monthly bills to prove it
Start with me, my art archery aims for the dark meat
Your albums are full of more bites than shark week
Excellent!
My writing remains with such serious symbolism
Styles are plenty, pages get the lead out like Jimmy
Homie, I am not kidding, there's no play dates
Muscle up and hustle or street name the dBA
Excellent!
In the song "Excellent" by Propaganda, the artist expresses his abilities as a spoken word performer, referencing his ability to engage and captivate his audience. He compares himself to a sage or wise person, unlocking a cage of praises for the "Rock of Ages." He continues to emphasize his prowess as a performer, using vivid language to describe how his words can physically affect his listeners, rattling the "sinews" of the room.
Throughout the rest of the song, Propaganda continues to assert his excellence as a performer and his commitment to speaking truth through his art. He references his religious beliefs and speaks to a higher power throughout the song, using language such as "angelic dialect" and "repping my coast as if that spirit around the oceans." He also alludes to the struggles of being an artist in a society that can be hostile to those who speak out against injustice, saying "all else is blasphemy. Disagree, get at me!" Ultimately, the song is a powerful declaration of Propaganda's abilities as a performer and his commitment to telling truth through his art.
Line by Line Meaning
Huh, I engage a page turner, burn a stage to fragrance
I captivate my listeners and leave them in awe throughout my performance
Rages similar to native sages' sageing
My passion for music is as revered as that of ancient spiritual leaders
Unlocking a cage of praises for Rock of Ages
By performing music, I unleash praises and adoration for a higher power
Let random rambling rappers rant and raving
I ignore irrelevant rappers who can't match my lyrical ability
Uh, uh, uh inflame verbs to your nerves ends
My words hit deep and get you pumped up
Literally feeling these words in my tendons
I put so much effort into my music that I feel it physically
And rattling occupants of the venue sinews
I energize and move the crowd with my performance
While the Eulogy be orchestrating continuous crescendos
With my music, I create a powerful and emotional buildup that leads to a climax
Excellent, been down since Exodus
I've been devoted to music since ancient times
Like what if the Egyptians and Israelites joined forces
I imagine a collaboration between two powerful forces that could result in greatness
That would force a forfeit
Together, these two forces would be unbeatable
And it's hard to drive hard when your hard drive
It's difficult to go all out when you're dealing with technical difficulties
Keeps needing a force quit
When something keeps interrupting my artistic process
But I, I, don't learn to speak immigrants
I don't try to imitate others, I have my own unique style
The language of the broken like the system in their English
I don't conform to the norm or try to fit into a mold
I speak with Heaven's accent, angelic dialect
My music transcends human language and has a divine quality to it
Repping my coast as if that spirit around the oceans
I represent my area with pride and channel its essence into my music
Ex, ex, excellence, that's what you should expect from us
I hold myself to the highest standard of excellence when it comes to music
Least we can do to say thank you for how He blessed us
It's our duty to use our talents to give back to those who have supported us
All else is blasphemy. Disagree, get at me!
I take my music seriously and won't tolerate any disrespect toward it
And he with with low standards, don't get with no mics on
I don't associate with artists who compromise on quality or lack talent
The stages I stand on, to battle where the takes
I perform on the biggest stages and compete with the best artists
With the rights to keep the mic for a couple more bars
I earn the privilege of more time on stage through my outstanding performances
No YouTube channels for rap battles and cash prices
I don't need the internet or monetary incentives to prove my worth as a musician
Just keeping your cool when heat rises
I maintain composure under pressure and don't let outside factors affect my performance
Next breaks concussions, gashes and bruises
My music is raw and intense, and the impact can be felt physically
It's real manhood with the monthly bills to prove it
Being a musician is not just about talent, but also the discipline and hard work it takes to earn a living from it
Start with me, my art archery aims for the dark meat
My music is precise and calculated, and I hit my mark every time
Your albums are full of more bites than shark week
Other artists' music is unoriginal and just mimics what's popular
Excellent!
I am confident in my music and expect nothing less than excellence from myself and others around me
Contributed by Chase I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@clinxg
Huh, I engage a page turner, burn a stage to fragrance
Raises similar to native sages' sageing
Unlocking a cage of praises for Rock of Ages
Let random rambling rappers rant and raving
I inflame verbs to your nerve ends
Literally feeling these words in my tendons
And rattling occupants of the venues sinews
While the Eulogy be orchestrating continuous crescendos
Excellent, been down since Exodus
Like what if the Egyptians and Israelites joined forces
That would force a forfeit
And it's hard to drive hard when your hard drive
Keeps needing a force quit
But I, I, done learned to speak immigrants
The language of the broken like the system in their English
I speak with Heaven's accent, angelic dialect
Repping my coast as if that spirit realm had oceans
Ex, ex, excellence, that's what you should expect from us
Least we can do to say thank you for how He blessed us
All else is blasphemy. Disagree, get at me!
And he with low standards, don't get with no mics on
The stages I stand on, to battle where the stakes
For the rights to keep the mic for a couple more bars
No YouTube channels for rap battles and cash prizes
Just keeping your cool when heat rises
Next breaks concussions, gashes and bruises
It's real manhood with the monthly bills to prove it
Start with me, my art archery aims for the dark meat
Your albums are full of more bites than shark week
Excellent!
My writing remains with such serious symbolism
Styles aplenty, pages get the lead out like Jimmy
Homie, I am not kidding, there's no play dates
Muscle up or hustle to street name the dBA
Excellent!
@spiritchild9101
This guy is an amazing role model, leader, poet, artist and human! One of my favorite hip hop artist. 👊 buy his albums!!!
@levitheham
Just discovered your music through Spotify (and then quickly through Noisetrade), and I've gotta say---I'm OBSESSED!!! Just listened to your album three times through consecutively. Your lyrics are so wise and deep...I'm convinced people can be convicted simply by listening to three minutes of your music. Don't ever stop writing, Propaganda.
@Winterdog6
I'm a 57 year old white guy and your power and witness blows me away
@athina5
😇 I love his “cryptic angelic dialect”
@maurusz
omg, he is the kind of rapper i wan to be
@littlebeardelrio41
I can imagine him being a Preacher. He has that kind of a voice and its beast
@ovikoston4988
Wad Up World Yessir! I hear it too :D
@driven4purpose908
Wad Up World He has some sermons on here you should look it up. 🙌
@nelodypond9282
This man's music is breathtaking!
@deshaecaldcleught8993
I speak with heavens accent, angelic dialect...
SO GOOD.