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.
Palmreader
Sadistik Lyrics
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I used to live in static in a dream a cinematic liturgy
Acidic habits that I had were mixed and matched with gritted teeth
See, she's so enigmatic isn't she
I sit and sat esteemed of how her lips could match a guillotine
I feel the sting of her pitter-patter little feet
Dancing on my ribcage kicking patterns to the beat
Beat beat beating on my chest
Kiss me twice I'll do the rest
As the city lights dimming right on cue again
Such a pretty sight is it why you've haunted my skin
With your ruby red lipstick aren't you a gem
Yes diamond cutter eyes like a shutter blind
Fly like butterflies by my stomach
Hi I'm another guy to fall in love with
And they say sky's the limit
We can burn up in the atmosphere while we try to get it like
[Hook: Child Actor]
Like you love me
Don't go
You're coming with me
My baby
[Verse 2: Sadistik]
My head hangs heavy when we exchange heavy blows
Chest pains spreading with her red fangs setting slow
I feel the checkmate getting close
Here's the methane we can let blaze ready go
My room was in my room was in my room was in hell
'til I met up with my queen she was raised out in Brooklyn
I'm amazed by the way that she changed
All the rays from the sun to the flames in her footprints
Sky is a violet grey, lights in a diamond shape
Bright when I'm wide awake, I am a mile away
Eyes are a vibrant jade, cry in a tidal wave
Sides like a spider's legs, try to still hide her face
So if home is where the heart is
You can find me sleeping in between her bones or in her cartilage
And I can break your heart in two
And use the jagged edge that's left to go and take apart the gloom
For my palmreader
In "Palmreader", Sadistik reflects on the power dynamics in his relationship with a mysterious woman. The first verse paints her as "enigmatic" and dangerous, with lips that could "match a guillotine." But despite the harm she can inflict, he is entranced by her beauty and presence in his life. He describes feeling her "little feet" dancing on his ribcage, a symbol of her control over him. The chorus, sung by Child Actor, adds to this theme of dependence and entrapment. Sadistik pleads for her not to leave him, referring to her as "my baby."
In the second verse, Sadistik delves deeper into the ways in which his partner affects him. He feels physically ill when they fight, with the pain radiating from his chest. But even as he acknowledges the toxic aspects of their dynamic, he cannot help but be drawn to her. He describes her as his queen, with power over him like a spell. The imagery throughout the song is vivid and often violent, perhaps a reflection of the intensity of the emotions Sadistik is exploring.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to live in static in a dream a cinematic liturgy
In the past, I was stagnant in my dreams and lived in a cinematic world or ritual
Acidic habits that I had were mixed and matched with gritted teeth
My bad habits were combined and accompanied with clenched teeth
See, she's so enigmatic isn't she
She is very mysterious, isn't she?
I sit and sat esteemed of how her lips could match a guillotine
I highly regarded how her lips could cut as sharply as a guillotine
I feel the sting of her pitter-patter little feet
I feel the impact of her small and quick footsteps
Dancing on my ribcage kicking patterns to the beat
She's dancing on my ribcage, kicking in rhythm
Beat beat beating on my chest
I can feel my heart beating rapidly in my chest
When I'm sleeping like a baby and you're stealing all my breaths
When I'm in a deep sleep, you're taking my breath away
Kiss me twice I'll do the rest
If you give me a second kiss, I will take care of everything else
As the city lights dimming right on cue again
The city lights are fading at the perfect moment
Such a pretty sight is it why you've haunted my skin
Is it because you're such a beautiful sight that you've left a lasting impression on me?
With your ruby red lipstick aren't you a gem
Your red lipstick makes you shine like a gem
Yes diamond cutter eyes like a shutter blind
Your eyes are as sharp as a diamond cutter and close quickly like a shutter
Fly like butterflies by my stomach
I feel butterflies in my stomach when I'm around you
Hi I'm another guy to fall in love with
Hello, I'm another guy to fall in love with
And they say sky's the limit
They often say that the sky is the limit
We can burn up in the atmosphere while we try to get it like
We can passionately pursue love and burn out while in the process, just like burning up in the atmosphere
My head hangs heavy when we exchange heavy blows
I feel weighed down when we argue
Chest pains spreading with her red fangs setting slow
My chest hurts as her hurtful words affect me slowly like venomous fangs
I feel the checkmate getting close
I sense that our argument is reaching its final conclusion
Here's the methane we can let blaze ready go
This is our explosive argument that we can let burn and ignite
My room was in my room was in my room was in hell
I felt trapped in a living hell until I met my queen who was from Brooklyn
'til I met up with my queen she was raised out in Brooklyn
My queen comes from Brooklyn and meeting her made my life better
I'm amazed by the way that she changed
I'm astonished by the positive changes she has made in my life
All the rays from the sun to the flames in her footprints
She emits light and heat, from the sun beams to the flames in her footsteps
Sky is a violet grey, lights in a diamond shape
The sky is of an unusual violet-grey color, and the lights form a diamond shape
Bright when I'm wide awake, I am a mile away
Things are crystal clear when I'm fully alert, but I am also a mile away from my lover
Eyes are a vibrant jade, cry in a tidal wave
Her eyes are like jade and can also produce strong emotions like a tidal wave
Sides like a spider's legs, try to still hide her face
Her sides are as thin as spider's legs, and she tries to hide her face
So if home is where the heart is
If home is where the heart belongs
You can find me sleeping in between her bones or in her cartilage
You can find me sleeping close to her bones and cartilage, symbolically close to her heart
And I can break your heart in two
I can hurt you emotionally
And use the jagged edge that's left to go and take apart the gloom
I can use the remaining pieces of your broken heart to dispel the sadness
For my palmreader
All these lyrics are for my palmreader, and the meaning behind them
Contributed by Joshua S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jake Matthews
That opening verse is so well put together
Sins Here
What a shame he's gone in such a different direction from this masterpiece...
Jerwu Jerwski
I have the same feelings about Sadistik. The Balancing Act and Flowers for my father are amazing albums, but since the Ultraviolet his music is different, and tbh I'm not a huge fan of it.
Fernando Wong
@Jerwu Jerwski I like a lot of the songs off HG, especially Burning Lakes, and I loved Kaleidoscope off Alters, but I agree his first two albums are his best works.
Bobna Von Victorsteyn
bring me back when the world is cured just like this fr 😈😈
Matthew Kelnhofer
Sadistik and K-Rino are the top 2 of Hip Hop without a doubt. Sadistik already has a perfected flow, yet somehow manages to add small aspects and nuances to his repertoire. Palmreader is my favorite song, but there are so many more that deserve recognition. Why isn't this on the radio as opposed to shit sayin' "Bitch shake it."?
Horizon
*****Â I disagree. If this were on the radio kids would be quoting it all over facebook, it's easy to listen to, smooth, calming. I realize it's not typically what'd be on the radio, but they'd still fall for it, no one that hears this can dislike it.
Shu
see, she's so enigmatic, isn't she
Throw Away
I sit in sad esteem, if our lips could match a guillotine
Fernando Wong
I feel the sting of her pitter patter; little feet dancing on my rib cage, kicking patterns to the beat.