Sadistik is not just another rapper, he is an artist in the deepest sense o… Read Full Bio ↴Sadistik is not just another rapper, he is an artist in the deepest sense of the word. Hailing all the way from the scenic gloom of Seattle, Washington, Sadistik has quickly gained the hearts and ears of listeners by opting for a more personal and heartfelt brand of music by carefully circumventing the limiting cliches of rap music --- all before the age of 25. By combining caustic honesty, lyrical wit and technical innovation, Sadistik has crafted a sound that he can truly call his own. His lyrical endeavors are not without the help of some of the most talented producers in the underground scene, however, as he has worked predominantly with Portland-based instrumentalist Emancipator. In addition to their work together, Sadistik has meshed his sounds with the likes of the prolific duo Blue Sky Black Death as well as Chicago native Kid Called Computer. From his work with such talented multi-instrumentalist producers, Sadistik has created a signature of unpredictable and complex song structures draped with densely layered combinations of intricate sample work and live instruments. Sadistik's collaborations are not limited only to the powerhouses of the instrumental scene, however, but also some of underground rap's most revered wordsmiths such as Eyedea, Cage, Mac Lethal and Sage Francis, to name a few.

In 2008 Sadistik made his name with the provocatively fearless debut album "The Balancing Act." This record has been heralded by many critics as "hip hop's answer for winter albums" (SputnikMusic.com) for its fearlessly emotional potency because "after you are done listening to [it] you feel as though you have the world's strongest drug in your veins." When this sound was combined with the collaborations with Rhymesayers recording artist Mac Lethal and Vast Aire from Cannibal Ox fame, it becomes clear why so many have considered this to be an underground classic. Following the release of "The Balancing Act" was the release of the music video for the single titled "Searching for Some Beautiful" which was accepted by MTVu and well-received by fans and new listeners alike.

Following the success of "The Balancing Act" was 2010's operatic opus "The Art of Dying" with Chicago-bred producer Kid Called Computer. Again displaying his relentless knack to stray from rap music's norms, Sadistik and Kid Called Computer opted to create a conceptually unique album more akin to progressive rock than what is accepted as hip-hop with "beautifully married gloomy progressions with [...] gorgeous chaos in the music" (RapReviews.com). Whether it be the grandiose live rock crescendo of "Save Yourself" or the nearly 8 minute epic tale of school violence in "Bed of Flowers," Sadistik showed that he was not aiming to meet expectations but to shatter them into as many pieces as possible with a sound that "goes inside of you and eats it's way out from the inside [...] by being beautiful and painful at the same time" (GutsandGrog.com).

Sadistik's efforts are not limited to recordings, however, as he can be found performing his intimate yet intensely energetic shows around his home of Seattle and around various cities in the United States as well as internationally. In 2011 alone, Sadistik has independently toured in nearly every region of The United States as well as nine countries in Europe including: Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, France, and Austria. Sadistik has also shared the stage with hip hop icons such as: Tech N9ne, Slaughterhouse, Bone Thugs N Harmony, D12, Cage, Eyedea & Abilities, The Grouch, Zion I, etc.

Currently, Sadistik is preparing his official follow up to "The Balancing Act" titled "Flowers for My Father" that will be released on Fake Four Records, as well as finishing a collaborative album with Emancipator and penning his first poetry book.

For all booking and press inquiries please contact: Sadistikpro@gmail.com.

A Long Winter
Sadistik Lyrics

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[Hook: Ceschi]
This winter lasted far too long
All that we loved sunk into fog
If one day without rain could come
To just make way for warmth of sun

[Verse 1: Sadistik]
What if every drop of rain's a letter from the sky

And they each concealed a message if you read it you could fly
Who would send it would you bet that it was God?
Cause it doesn't really matter if it's met with an applause
It's a testament of flaws I'll sit and face the skies now
Empathize with rain to anticipate the ride down
To find out how they dance between the paper stars
To embrace the dark before they inundate the night's clouds
Now that's an optimistic view
I can script a musical while options are reviewed
Pieces of me tend to die but I can miss the funeral
I fall into the view that my life is simply beautiful

[Hook: Ceschi]
This winter lasted far too long
All that we loved sunk into fog
If one day without rain could come
To just make way for warmth of sun

[Verse 2: Sadistik]
I try to find a pattern in the fallen leaves I walk in
But I can't find if I'm inside an autumn breeze or coffin
All I see is dark when you own both these irises
I attempt to bite my lips but all my teeth are sharpened
It's like I like to like to fight the sight that I've become
Like I like to like to find the night inside the sun
Like I tried to write the side of life that I've abided by
And by and by I strive to find a sign that I'm in love
Love is what you find when you're circling the sky
While you're burning all the white feathers learning how to fly
Searching for a sign or a version of goodbye
That could perfectly describe what was pertinent inside
I'm not certain but if I'm a brushstroke on the canvas
I'm scratching all my love notes on a matchstick
And when it catches the smoke becomes letters
And it floats on forever 'til the sun grows romantic

[Hook: Ceschi]
This winter lasted far too long
All that we loved sunk into fog
If one day without rain could come
To just make way for warmth of sun

If you are what you eat then I will eat my heart out
And wear it on my sleeve so it matches my apparel
Up the other is a sample from the tarot
So I can cheat destiny and gamble with the arrows
That they sling when I quiver in their wake up in a blizzard when I shiver and I shake
Love like a sinner when it's grimmer and I play
Tough to be delivered from this winter
Another night of wondering if it's the age of innocence
I'll plead the fifth right before I take a sip from it
I'll cease desist and try to break the dissonance
From the demon's lips just so I can make a difference
In this day without the rain
The sky is sapphire leaving traces of the stains on my skin
I'll never say it was in vain
I'll just hold my breath and pray that I can savor it again

[Hook: Ceschi]
This winter lasted far too long
All that we loved sunk into fog

If one day without rain could come
To just make way for warmth of sun

Overall Meaning

The song "A Long Winter" by Sadistik conveys the feeling of hopelessness and despair that someone can experience after going through a difficult period in their lives. The metaphor of the raindrops being letters from the sky that conceal a hidden message suggests that even though hardships are present, there is still hope to overcome them. Sadistik's introspection is reflected in the lyrics, acknowledging the negative feelings he is experiencing, but holding onto the optimism that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

The hook sung by Ceschi laments the long winter that seems to go on endlessly, alluding to the prolonged period of suffering. The verses reflect the complexity of emotions one can experience while going through a difficult time. Sadistik's use of metaphors and contrasting images highlights the sense of duality in human experiences. For instance, his ruminations about life's beauty despite its flaws, and how love can exist even amidst grimmer circumstances.

Overall, "A Long Winter" is an ode to perseverance in the face of adversity, reflecting Sadistik's thoughts on how beauty can often be found in unexpected places, even during the bleakest of times.

Line by Line Meaning

This winter lasted far too long
The winter has been an extended period of sadness and longing.

All that we loved sunk into fog
The things that were cherished are now obscured and difficult to see.

If one day without rain could come
If just one day without sorrow and difficulty would happen.

To just make way for warmth of sun
To allow happiness and warmth to return.

What if every drop of rain's a letter from the sky
What if every moment of sadness is a message with a hidden meaning?

And they each concealed a message if you read it you could fly
Each moment of difficulty brings with it a lesson that can help us grow and rise above it.

Because it doesn't really matter if it's met with an applause
It doesn't matter if the lessons learned are recognized and acknowledged by others.

All I see is dark when you own both these irises
All I see is sadness since it fills my entire being.

Love is what you find when you're circling the sky
Love can be found in every aspect of life, even when soaring through the air.

And it floats on forever 'til the sun grows romantic
Love is eternal and will continue on even as time passes.

If you are what you eat then I will eat my heart out
If you are defined by your emotions, then I will take control of my own emotions and use them to my advantage.

Tough to be delivered from this winter
It is difficult to escape the sadness and hardship that comes with the winter season.

I'll never say it was in vain
I will never regret the hardships I've faced because it has helped me grow.

I'll just hold my breath and pray that I can savor it again
I will cherish the happiness and warmth when it returns and hold onto it for as long as I can.

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