After honing his skills on Bay Area revolutiona… Read Full Bio ↴T-KASH is the Truth.
After honing his skills on Bay Area revolutionary hip-hop group The Coup's projects Steal This Album, Steal This Double Album and Party Music, T-KASH is set to unleash his magnum opus, Turf War Syndrome, on a world now weary of commercialized gangsta fables and the prostitution of hip-hop.
Featuring production work by industry-veteran and fellow revolutionary hip-hop artist Paris, Turf War Syndrome employs verbal assistance from both The Coup and Paris, among others, and stands as a project that promises to play an essential role in the resurgence of quality hip-hop.
"I'm not just a rap artist, I am a product of the hip-hop industry," said T-KASH, who grew up in Oakland, California, and directly experienced the sharp rise and fall of Bay Area rap. "The elements of the industry raised me as an artist."
With an extensive knowledge of west coast hip-hop, T-KASH has been working closely with Bay Area radio show legend Davey D for over seven years at KPFA in Berkeley, CA. It is through his weekly appearances on The Friday Nite Vibe that he developed a cult following, as many of his listeners not only take comfort in his raw and truthful lyrics, but also in the fact that he holds an active position in non-commercial radio. It was there that he first came to the attention of Paris, who signed him to Guerrilla Funk Recordings shortly after hearing a portion of his debut project.
T-KASH's talents as a lyrist and radio host have gained him the attention of national publications The Source, Vibe, and Murder Dog Magazine, who, in 2002, heralded his rhymes on the title track of the Straight Outta Hunters Point soundtrack by stating, "This is what people mean when they are talking about reality rap...he's servin' up heat for real...that's real talk." Indeed. Another Hard Truth Soldier is born.
With a fierce focus on musical quality and content, and with the guidance of a seasoned team of industry veterans, T-KASH is set to do serious damage.
For additional information, please contact Nicole at Ballin' Entertainment.
** ALBUMS
2002
Molotov Music
~2004-2005
The Art of Raw Mixtape
2005-2006
Turf War Syndrome
aka "American Nightmare" aka "??"
2009
Brains all over the Street
water
T-K.A.S.H Lyrics
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But just a few months with you and I've learned to float
Can't you see
I wanna be your ocean and your sea you're all I need
I always thought that maybe I was born to drown
But that idea has been flushed away since you came around
Can't you see
I want to be your ocean and your sea
In T-K.A.S.H's song "Water", the singer expresses how meeting someone special has changed their perspective on life. They used to just coast along in life but after spending a few months with their significant other, they have learned to float. The idea of drowning, which they once believed was inevitable, has been eliminated since this person came into their life. The singer expresses their desire to be everything this person needs, to be their ocean and sea. This metaphor demonstrates their willingness to provide everything necessary to satisfy their partner's needs.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer had a pessimistic outlook before meeting their partner. They believed they were meant to drown in life. But, this person has changed that. They have brought a sense of purpose to the singer's life. They no longer feel like they are aimlessly drifting along in life. They want to be the constant force that their partner can rely on, giving them a sense of direction.
Overall, the lyrics demonstrate the transformative power of love on an individual. Meeting someone special can change one's life and outlook for the better. It can provide a sense of purpose and direction that was once lacking.
Line by Line Meaning
Well before I met you all I'd do was coast
Prior to meeting you, I was just going through the motions in life.
But just a few months with you and I've learned to float
Since being with you for only a short time, I've learned to stay afloat in life.
Can't you see
Do you not understand?
I wanna be your ocean and your sea you're all I need
All I desire is to be everything you need in life.
I always thought that maybe I was born to drown
I used to believe that I was destined for failure.
But that idea has been flushed away since you came around
Your presence in my life has gotten rid of those negative thoughts.
Can't you see
Do you not comprehend?
I want to be your ocean and your sea
I wish to be everything you need in life.
You're all i need
You are the sole person I need in my life.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Caleb C, Giselle M, River C
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