Demo
Born in Greenwood to finally move to St. Louis he discovered rap at the age of fourteen and when he was sixteen years old he made his first demo.
But Uncle Y as he was called then got involved in crime and the hardships of a streetlife.
Battle
His rap career got a boost by winning a battle from a famous local rapper called L.O.S. of Bullet Proof Records. By that time he started making more contacts in the industry and even doing concerts, this kept him off the streets.
Shocked
When he lost his cousin and long time friend "Tank" Thi'sl was shocked and asked God why? Taking this route he met Flame on an evangelizing event in his neighbourhood.
Friend
Flame would become his friend and collegue in holyhiphop. Thi'sl took a year and a half to study the bible and made the choice to rap the gospel and be an instrument of God himself by doing concerts at churches, high schools, colleges and prisons.
Ezekiel Project
In 2006 Thi'sl started the Ezekiel Project and released a CD with the same title. Thi'sl sees rap music as an effective ministry tool to reach the youth with the gospel. Churches can buy the CD and hand them out. The vision of the project is based upon Ezekiel 37:4-5.
Release
In 2007 the rapper re-released his 2004 debut album This house I shall Live, with additional new tracks.
New project
The rapper is currently working on his next project "The Chronicles of an X-Hustler".
Thi'sl, on X Hustler music, is from St. Louis. He is a Christian rapper with style influenced by Flame, Cross movement, and Lecrae.
All We Know Is Winning
Thi'sl Lyrics
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All we know is winning
All we-all we know is winning
All we know is winning
All we-all we know is winning
All-all-all we know is winning
All we-all we know is winning
All we know is winning
(Repeat)
[Verse 1 – Thi’sl]
Face down to the ground, like I’m posted on the line
Go hard as you can, that’s the only thing that’s on my mind
Whole place rowdy like we playin’ in the Rose Bowl
Cross the line, through the cut, only thing I see is goal
And I got drafted, I was on a 23 and 1
Guess I switched teams, well let’s say I’m probably 4 and 1
He took all my sins and divided it like hole in one
Never could repay him but I’m playing like I owe him one
You know ‘bout the King, one-one to the six
Mix it with that Full Ride, boy we ‘bout to throw a fit
Roll up in your city, diesel ‘bout a hundred twenty-six
If you know ‘bout your boy, you know there’s nothing counterfeit
You know what I mean, it ain’t nothing but a thing
If I never leave the bench, I’ll stay or get a ring
Got a no-trade option and I’ll never lose again
‘Cause all we know is win, win, win
[Hook]
All we know is winning
All we-all we know is winning
All we know is winning
All we-all we know is winning
All-all-all we know is winning
All we-all we know is winning
All we know is winning
‘Cause it ain’t no more losing
(Repeat)
[Verse 2 – Tedashii]
Step up to the plate, say my grace and then I’m outta here
Aiming for repentance like the vintage ain’t no doubt in here
I just wanna win, it don’t matter how I get it
Submission or get pinned, yep I’m swinging, I’m kicking
I make war, no USC, but I bet you seein’ me
Yelling my battle cry, leave it all inside the ring
Get a ring and the crowd turned up, no turning down
Fight’s on, play it loud, this walker music bang in the crowd
They goin’ wild, as I hit the field I feel the night is heavy
I can feel the love, that’s it, I know it’s hard, accept it
Yeah, hey this a win whenever we goin’ in
At the end of the night, it don’t matter where we went
Posted on the block, worldwide like who ya pimpin’
Travel overseas we still run, that’s Olympic
Bring it back, no penalty, so it’s first and 10, Thiz
Ain’t no doubt in here, now all we do is win
[Hook]
All we know is winning
All we-all we know is winning
All we know is winning
All we-all we know is winning
All-all-all we know is winning
All we-all we know is winning
All we know is winning
‘Cause it ain’t no more losing
(Repeat)
[Outro – Thi’sl]
We didn’t come in here to lose
We didn’t come in here to lose
We didn’t come in here to lose
We didn’t come in here to lose
We didn’t come in here to lose
We didn’t come in here to lose
We didn’t come in here to lose
We didn’t come in here to lose
Thi’sl’s “All we know is winning” is an upbeat song that is all about winning. From the hook, to the verses, to the outro, the message is clear: there’s no room for losing, only winning. The lyrics are uplifting and inspirational, featuring two verses, one by Thi’sl and the other by Tedashii. The two rappers use sports metaphors to illustrate their winning mentality, talking about working hard, aiming for repentance, and fighting to win.
The verses highlight the importance of faith as a motivator to win. Thi’sl talks about the King and how he owes him for all his sins. He is playing like he owes him because he wants to show his gratitude, and he will never lose again because faith is his winning streak. Tedashii follows up in verse two, discussing his battle cry and how he’s ready to fight for his faith. He confesses that he wants to win no matter what, whether it’s through submission or being pinned. Both Thi’sl and Tedashii use sports references to push their winning mentality, saying that they didn’t come here to lose, and that all they know is winning.
In conclusion, Thi’sl’s “All we know is winning” is a song about pushing through the hard times and never letting go of faith. Thi’sl and Tedashii use sports metaphors to reinforce the importance of working hard and aiming for victory. The song is a powerful message of hope for anyone who feels like they’re losing and needs to be reminded that they can win.
Line by Line Meaning
All we know is winning
The only thing we focus on is succeeding and winning at all costs.
All we-all we know is winning
Winning is not only our primary goal, but it is ingrained in every aspect of our lives.
All-all-all we know is winning
Winning is not something we occasionally strive for, but it is a fundamental part of who we are as people.
‘Cause it ain’t no more losing
Because we refuse to accept any other outcome than a victory.
Face down to the ground, like I’m posted on the line
I am fully committed and focused on achieving my goal, willing to sacrifice everything in my pursuit of victory.
Go hard as you can, that’s the only thing that’s on my mind
I am fully dedicated and committed to putting forth my best effort to achieve success.
Whole place rowdy like we playin’ in the Rose Bowl
Our enthusiasm and excitement for winning is so intense that it feels like we are playing in a prestigious championship game.
Cross the line, through the cut, only thing I see is goal
Our singular focus on winning allows us to see nothing but success and victory ahead of us, blocking out all distractions and obstacles.
And I got drafted, I was on a 23 and 1
I was chosen and called for a specific purpose, and I am ready to put in the hard work and commitment to succeed.
Guess I switched teams, well let’s say I’m probably 4 and 1
Although I may have faced setbacks or challenges, I have still been able to achieve success and come out ahead in the end.
He took all my sins and divided it like hole in one
Through my faith and belief in God, I have been forgiven of my past mistakes and given the opportunity for a fresh start to pursue success.
Never could repay him but I’m playing like I owe him one
Although I can never fully repay God for his grace and forgiveness, I am committed to living a life of purpose and dedication to honoring him with my actions.
You know ‘bout the King, one-one to the six
I am a follower of Jesus Christ, and my faith is my motivation for pursuing success and living a life of purpose.
Mix it with that Full Ride, boy we ‘bout to throw a fit
My faith and my pursuit of success are intertwined, and I will stop at nothing to achieve both.
Step up to the plate, say my grace and then I’m outta here
I am fully prepared and confident in my abilities to succeed, relying on my faith to guide me as I pursue my goals.
Aiming for repentance like the vintage ain’t no doubt in here
I am always striving to improve and grow, acknowledging my imperfections and constantly seeking to do better.
I just wanna win, it don’t matter how I get it
My singular focus is success and victory, and I am willing to do whatever it takes to achieve my goals.
Fight’s on, play it loud, this walker music bang in the crowd
My pursuit of success and victory is accompanied by an unshakeable confidence and passion, inspiring those around me to join me in my journey.
They goin’ wild, as I hit the field I feel the night is heavy
My passion and dedication to winning leaves an impact on those around me, inspiring them to join me on my journey.
I can feel the love, that’s it, I know it’s hard, accept it
I am confident in my abilities and unwavering dedication to success, accepting that the journey will have its difficulties and obstacles.
We didn’t come in here to lose
Our mindset is solely focused on winning and achieving success, refusing to accept anything less.
Contributed by Levi O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.