In 1996 they released the Devin Townsend produced Pigwalk alongside new bassist Corey Lowery and drummer Bud Fontseré. Their fame was minimal until the release of their 3rd album, Rising. The album sold over 50,000 copies and remained Century Media's highest selling album until 2004, when Lacuna Coil's 5th album Comalies broke that record. The band's love for professional wrestling was especially exhibited through this album, as World Championship Wrestling's U.S. Heavyweight Championship belt was prominently featured on the cover. Also, the video for the song "Rising" featured then-WCW stars Diamond Dallas Page and Raven.
Despite critical praise and good sales of their follow-up albums, Stuck Mojo broke up in 2001 but continued to perform New Year's Eve reunion shows every year at the Masquerade Club in Atlanta. Bonz later joined the bands 420 Monks and Dead Gospel. Ward, Fontseré, and former bassist Dan Dryden joined WWE wrestler Chris Jericho's band Fozzy and another band called Sick speed, and Corey Lowery joined Life Of Agony, Stereomud, and Dark New Day. Rich Ward released a solo album under the name "The Duke" on May 3, 2005. Stuck Mojo are considered pioneers of the nu-metal subgenre, and are considered an influence by many popular nu-metal groups. In 2005, Stuck Mojo reunited, with Bonz, Ward, and Fontseré back in the lineup, with new bassist Sean Delson replacing Dan Dryden. Current plans include a new album, titled "Southern Born Killers", as well as a full-scale tour. Fontsere has since left and been replaced by Eric Sanders along with frontman Bonz being replaced by Lord Nelson.
Their latest album, "Southern Born Killers", has been released for free legal download from their official site.
Propaganda
Stuck Mojo Lyrics
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preceded by some simple instructions.
Don't snooze on the news 'cause you're gonna lose.
Channel 2, channel5, 36, 46, click click, yo ain't that a bitch?
Hell, is what you sell on a large scale.
Profit for misery, you know it's sick.
The people that you sell, a mindless clientele.
The poison schools, the prison pools is where you send your youth to break the rules.
Education's been non-void, that's why I'm so paranoid.
One time, and one time only if it's detrimental to your ass home,
but let it be something making no sense, they pump a lot of hype and make a strong defense.
To spread the ideas and burn the ones...
Propaganda. Don't believe the hype.
Propaganda. Don't believe the hype.
Propaganda. What lies do you read?
Propaganda. Tell me, what do you believe?
Propaganda. Is white really good?
Propaganda. Is black really bad?
Propaganda. We're talking about propaganda.
Hid a secret from a nigga put it in a book.
Ohh shit, my race got took.
Ever heard of Maat?
I think not, Black man's religion that got faded out.
Nigga lovers, I treat them like my brothers.
Civil rights, they killed plenty whites, but they'll have you to believe
that no white died for black.
Do you reall believe?
The poison schools, the prison pools is where you send your youth to break the rules.
Education's been non-void, that's why I'm so paranoid.
One time, and one time only if it's detrimental to your ass home,
but let it be something making no sense, they pump a lot of hype and make a strong defense.
To spread the ideas and burn the ones...
Propaganda. Don't believe the hype.
Propaganda. Don't believe the hype.
Propaganda. What lies do you read?
Propaganda. Tell me, what do you believe?
Propaganda. Is white really good?
Propaganda. Is black really bad?
Propaganda. We're talking about propaganda.
Propaganda. Don't believe the hype.
Propaganda. Don't believe the hype.
Propaganda. What lies do you read?
Propaganda. Tell me, what do you believe?
Propaganda. Is white really good?
Propaganda. Is black really bad?
Propaganda. We're talking about propaganda.
The song "Propaganda" by Stuck Mojo is a commentary on the role of media and government in shaping public opinion with distorted information. The song starts with an introductory line that puts the song into immediate context: "Ten minutes of death, murder, destruction" preceded by simple instructions. These instructions indicate that the people should stay alert and watch the news on different channels, as they might be brainwashed by propaganda. The chorus repeats "Don't believe the hype," which highlights the importance of thinking critically and questioning the information that is presented to us.
The lyrics go on to talk about the profit motive behind spreading propaganda, and how people are being treated as mindless consumers. The song also addresses how the education system and prison industry are used to shape public perceptions and control the masses. The song's bridge mentions the idea of hidden knowledge being kept away from black people, and how the civil rights movement was not just about black people fighting for their rights but also about white people fighting against white supremacy. The song's outro repeats the chorus, emphasizing the message of the song, which is to always question the source of our information, and not to believe everything we hear or read.
Line by Line Meaning
Ten minutes of death, murder, destruction.
A brief coverage of extremely negative events.
Don't snooze on the news 'cause you're gonna lose.
Paying attention to the news is important.
Channel 2, channel5, 36, 46, click click, yo ain't that a bitch?
Listing off different news networks.
Hell, is what you sell on a large scale.
Profiting off of negative news is wrong.
Profit for misery, you know it's sick.
Gaining profit from negative events is immoral.
The people that you sell, a mindless clientele.
People who consume negative news blindly are mindless.
The poison schools, the prison pools is where you send your youth to break the rules.
The education and criminal justice systems are flawed and causing harm to young people.
Education's been non-void, that's why I'm so paranoid.
The education system is lacking and causing concern.
One time, and one time only if it's detrimental to your ass home, but let it be something making no sense, they pump a lot of hype and make a strong defense.
If something doesn't make sense, it's likely propaganda.
To spread the ideas and burn the ones...
Propaganda is used to spread certain ideas and to suppress others.
Propaganda. Don't believe the hype.
The song's call to action to not believe propaganda.
Propaganda. What lies do you read?
Propaganda can be full of falsehoods.
Propaganda. Tell me, what do you believe?
Propaganda can manipulate beliefs.
Propaganda. Is white really good?
Propaganda can perpetuate harmful racial stereotypes.
Propaganda. Is black really bad?
Propaganda can perpetuate harmful racial stereotypes.
Propaganda. We're talking about propaganda.
Reiterating that the song is about propaganda.
Hid a secret from a nigga put it in a book.
Important information is often kept hidden.
Ever heard of Maat? I think not, Black man's religion that got faded out.
History and religion of black people have been erased and forgotten.
Nigga lovers, I treat them like my brothers.
Treating people equally regardless of race.
Civil rights, they killed plenty whites, but they'll have you to believe that no white died for black.
The reality and history of civil rights struggles have been skewed by propaganda.
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stardog4406
I had the pleasure of opening for Stuck Mojo when Bonz, Richy, Brent and Dewayne were together. One of the most aggressive, full throttle shows i have ever been a part of. Richy and Bonz were really good guys.
StormieBleu
I opened for then all the time when I was a kid too!!! When we first met, they were playing the same club I played that night and I wa at he first act! It was really cool and Bonz and I became life long friends!
Corinne Agopian
One of my favorite songs by them! Love it! :)
David Morris
I like this one too! I will have it turned up loud in the spring and summer!
Alejandro Burgos
Great song
Vincent Wood
haha...Bonz new band BONZ is playing here in Raleigh NC tonight & we are so stoked! Check out their facebook page for the Mouth of Mojo Tour dates!
marcelo batista
old mojo > new mojo
Muz!kFr3aK01
Oh Yeah, Kick Azz Musical2, Of Nu Metal Rap/Metal from AtL Baby !!!
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Oh Yeah, Kick Azz Musical2, Of Nu Metal Rap/Metal from AtL Baby !!! This What a True Music Is All About, Not like this Generation2, Is full Of Crap2, for real !!!
Nino Falletta
What is this song about? Just curious.
I think it's about how people want us to believe bullshit.