As a teen, Al began to identify strongly with the rebellious lyrics and urban sounds of hip-hop, and he began writing his own lyrics as a creative outlet. He joined up with other like-minded artists who wrote lyrics and rebelled strongly against their "uptight" suburban surroundings, among whom were Shifty Shellshock of Crazy Town, Evidence of Dilated Peoples and Scott Caan, son of James Caan. They would often hang out in urban areas of Los Angeles and participated in typical teenage rebellious activities like partying, smoking marijuana, and general mischief.
Al and Scott decided to become a duo named The Whooliganz. While rhyming at a party in L.A., they attracted the attention of B-Real of Cypress Hill. He invited the teens to join his crew, The Soul Assassins, which also included the groups House of Pain and Funkdoobiest. In 1993, the Whooliganz released their first single, "Put Your Handz Up." The song received little radio airplay and their record label, Tommy Boy Records, decided to shelve their album. Rejected, Scott focused his creative energy on acting while Al became interested in process of making hip-hop beats.
DJ Muggs took Al under his wing and taught him how to use a sampler and mixing board. After helping to produce a few tracks for Cypress Hill, Al became the main producer for his childhood friend, Evidence and his group Dilated Peoples. When Dilated debuted in 1998, they were an underground sensation creating a huge buzz about the man behind those incredible beats.
In 1999, Muggs introduced Al to his good friends, the popular hip-hop group Mobb Deep. Al produced two songs for their Murda Muzik album. Impressed by his production skills and street smarts, Mobb Deep took him under their wing, using his beats on all their subsequent albums. As Alchemist's profile increased, he went on to produce for many of hip hop's most successful and prominent artists, such as Nas, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Ghostface Killah and Snoop Dogg. He has also remixed songs for bands and artists in other genres such as Linkin Park and Morcheeba. Al stayed loyal to his old friends, continuing to produce for Dilated, Cypress Hill, Everlast (formerly of House of Pain) and Crazy Town. He also enjoys producing for lesser-known underground rappers, often giving them some of his best beats. In 2004, 11 years after his rapping career folded, The Alchemist returned with his long-awaited debut album, "1st Infantry." The album yielded the hit single "Hold You Down" (featuring Prodigy, Illa Ghee, and Nina Sky), which hit number ninety-five on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2005.
Alchemist was the official tour DJ for Eminem on his 2005 Anger Management 3 Tour, replacing the recently-ousted DJ Green Lantern. However on July 13, 2005, the tour bus carrying Eminem's entourage (including rapper Stat Quo as well as Alchemist) swerved off the road and turned over. Alchemist was treated for broken ribs and a collapsed lung.
The Alchemist is one of the music producers behind the video game Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars released by Rockstar Games. He was also on Tim Westwood TV, when Eminem, Royce Da 5'9" and Mr. Porter freestyled. During an interview with Worldwide Conspiracy Radio, The Alchemist revealed he would be dropping a 2-part project with fellow West Coast producer Oh No entitled Gangrene, the first to be released in July, the second in November, both on Decon. Alchemist was also the DJ for the Eminem set on the BBC1 chat-show Jonathan Ross on June 4, 2010.
Alchemist is Eminem's official DJ, since DJ Green Lantern departed from Shady Records in 2005 because of a dispute related to the feud of 50 Cent and Jadakiss. In 2006, Eminem released a collaboration album with Shady Records called Eminem Presents: The Re-Up. Since the Alchemist is his official DJ, he produced some of the tracks on the mixtape, as well as compiling the album in a mixtape fashion. On December 18, 2013, he was named the runner-up for Producer of the Year by HipHopDX.
Yoni Kunda
The Alchemist Lyrics
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Thoughts enthroned with a deep lust for life
Serve her sacred form with reverence
Thoughts enthroned with a deep lust for life
The womb that mothers the seed of a
Serpent energy life springs from vagina
Completely embodied I genuflect before
Its totemic power
In The Alchemist's song "Yoni Kunda," the lyrics delve into the concept of the sacred feminine energy embodied by the yoni, which represents the female reproductive system. The first two lines, "Observe sacred form with reverence / Thoughts enthroned with a deep lust for life," emphasize the need to honor and respect the divine nature of the feminine energy that gives birth to life. It encourages a mindset of appreciation and admiration for the creative power of women.
The next two lines, "Serve her sacred form with reverence / Thoughts enthroned with a deep lust for life," further emphasize the importance of treating the female body and reproductive system with utmost respect. It suggests that by doing so and acknowledging the life-giving force within women, one can develop a profound appreciation for the beauty and vitality of existence.
The following lines, "The womb that mothers the seed of a / Serpent energy life springs from vagina," metaphorically depict the female reproductive system as the source of life energy. This energy is represented by the serpent, symbolizing transformation, rebirth, and vitality. The verse conveys the idea that life originates from the female body, highlighting the power and significance of women in the cycle of creation.
The final line, "Completely embodied I genuflect before / Its totemic power," portrays a deep sense of reverence and awe towards the totemic power of the yoni. By surrendering and acknowledging this power, one becomes fully immersed in its presence and recognizes the immense significance of the female energy in the world.
Overall, "Yoni Kunda" celebrates the sacredness of the feminine energy, encourages reverence for the female body and reproductive system, and highlights the vital role women play in the continuous cycle of creation.
Line by Line Meaning
Observe sacred form with reverence
Pay close attention and regard to the sacred shape or manifestation
Thoughts enthroned with a deep lust for life
Ideas and desires placed in a position of authority and intense passion for living
Serve her sacred form with reverence
Act in a way that honors and respects the holy physical presence
Thoughts enthroned with a deep lust for life
Ideas and desires placed in a position of authority and intense passion for living
The womb that mothers the seed of a
The reproductive organ that nurtures and gives birth to the beginning of
Serpent energy life springs from vagina
Life force energy originates from the female genitalia in a manner resembling a serpent
Completely embodied I genuflect before
Fully present and acknowledging in a show of deep respect and submission
Its totemic power
The symbolic and sacred influence it possesses
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM AGIUS, JOHN BRAY, RODNEY HOLDER, ROY TORKINGTON
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@ian4433
There is'nt a downhill mtb run you cant do when this track is playing in your head...........Fucking superb !!!!!!
@xoggy03x
One of the most interesting and original bands ever.
@usualyskint
Holy shit, yeah Mud Cows - I always remember the awesome tribal necklace too that swung about during this bit, we used to call it the Yoni Kunda necklace.
@killrockstartv
"To the soul of Mingin who feeds on those who graze too late...." what ever that meant I'm sure it was to do with the necklace.
@damienaspin2679
@@killrockstartv :D
@MarkCrawfordmarcusrobur
The original and best - Mud cows
@grimsbybrazilianjiu-jitsu7423
@@killrockstartv Aboriginal legend talks of a sabre-toothed rainforest cat named the minjin, which means “Mountain Devil”
@alfredlaalpacadeageofempir9215
12 years, 12 years to be recommended by Youtube, well better late than never.
@UberKvlt
I got this albumwhen it came out in94, and its still on the top of my playlists. HAILZ from Tweed Heads
@supertoastboi3231
To the spirit of minjin, who feeds on the soles of those that graze too late.