Mojica has been featured primarily on albums by hip hop musicians such as De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, Pete Rock and most recently with DJ Hi-Tek, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, DJ Spinna and Common. She has also recorded and performed with Mary J. Blige, Groove Collective, Alliance Ethnik, Heltah Skeltah and Youssou N'Dour as well as musicians like Chocolate Genius, Arto Lindsay, and Cibo Matto.
Blast
Vinia Mojica Lyrics
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I bring many blessings with my man Hi-Tek and he from the Natti (Natti)
We make the sky crack, feel the fly track
Get your hands up like a hijack
Fist in the air for (Kweli), keep 'em there like
Natural mystic or smoke when they spliffs lit
It's a revolutionary (party), they ask me what I'm writin for
I'm writin to show you what we fightin for
If not then just let it be like Nina Simone
You probably (ably) don't listen B
Even when we suffer losses I count the victories
Sometimes it's far and between I'm sad to say
It got my brain crowded like sunset on a Saturday
I know my son wept cause his dad's away
Stop cryin be strong for your momma is what I had to say
To my little man named Amani (mani)
Start the party, my crew hot feel these two shots
Like the blast from a double barrel shottie (shottie)
It's got to be, your man Hi-Tek and Kweli
Who make you rock your body (body)
Start the party, my crew hot feel these two shots
Like the blast from a double barrel shottie (shottie)
It's got to be, your man Hi-Tek and Kweli
I remember when it all started
Back in the day when me and moms first parted
Hi-Tek from the beginnin I stayed advanced
A young chameleon, adapt to any circumstance
Peep game nigga never been a lazy nigga
Stayed on my hustle concentrate to get the paper bigger
Stay focused, while other cats stay hopeless
While niggas stay high I stay lower
Stacking my chips to get a foreclosure
This shit ain't over
Going for the gusto, keep getting that provo
It's Hi-Tek (and Kweli) on the track like Flo Jo
Bet you ain't even know I had flow though
Yo, make you rock your body (body)
Start the party, my crew hot feel these two shots
Like the blast from a double barrel shottie (shottie)
It's got to be, your man Hi-Tek and Kweli
Keep on dancing, ya gotta keep on dancing
The Blast by Vinia Mojica featuring Talib Kweli is a song that celebrates the art of Hip Hop, and it is driven by the emcees' lyrical prowess. The song starts with a confident stance, with Talib Kweli taunting the listeners who may have difficulty pronouncing his name. He paints a picture of himself and Hi-Tek as a powerful duo, capable of making the "sky crack" with their music. As the song progresses, Kweli urges the listeners to raise their fists in the air, evoking a sense of revolutionary energy. He claims that he writes to show them what they're fighting for, and his lyrics are a reflection of the injustices he sees in the world.
The second verse of the song is more personal, where Talib Kweli talks about his own journey in the Hip Hop industry. He recalls his beginnings, how he adapted to different situations, and hustled hard to make a name for himself. He also addresses the struggles he faced as an artist, including being away from his son. The song ends on a high note with Vinia Mojica's chorus urging the listeners to keep dancing.
Overall, The Blast is a powerful ode to Hip Hop and the struggles that come with being a part of the industry. Talib Kweli's flow is exceptional, and his lyrics are thought-provoking, making the song an exceptional work of art.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, you pronounce my name (Kweli), any questions?
I am Talib Kweli, and my name is pronounced as Kweli. Do you have any questions about it?
I bring many blessings with my man Hi-Tek and he from the Natti (Natti)
I and my partner Hi-Tek, who is from Cincinnati or the 'Natti,' bring many blessings with us.
We make the sky crack, feel the fly track
Our music is powerful and so intense that it can make the sky crack and touch our listeners' souls.
Get your hands up like a hijack
Raise your hands in the air like a hijack as our music demands such energy and show of love.
Fist in the air for (Kweli), keep 'em there like
Raise your fist in the air as you listen to my music and keep them there.
Natural mystic or smoke when they spliffs lit
Our music is like a natural mystic, and it relaxes people like smoke when they light their spliffs.
It's a revolutionary (party), they ask me what I'm writin for
Our music is revolutionary, and people ask me what I'm writing for.
I'm writin to show you what we fightin for
I write music to show people what we are fighting for.
Say Taleeb or Talib (Kweli), if it's hard try spellin it phonetically
If you find it challenging to pronounce my name, call me Taleeb or Talib, which is easier. Spell it phonetically if necessary.
If not then just let it be like Nina Simone
If you still can't say my name, don't worry, let it be, similar to how Nina Simone sang 'Let It Be Me.'
You probably (ably) don't listen B
You probably don't listen to me or my music, and that's okay.
Even when we suffer losses I count the victories
Although we may lose battles, I remain optimistic and count the victories we've gained.
Sometimes it's far and between I'm sad to say
It's sad to say that sometimes, such victories are few and rare.
It got my brain crowded like sunset on a Saturday
Such thoughts and reflections can get overwhelming, and it fills my brain like the crowded sunset on a Saturday.
I know my son wept cause his dad's away
I know my son cried when I was away from him.
Stop cryin be strong for your momma is what I had to say
I urged my son to stop crying and be strong for his mother.
To my little man named Amani (mani)
This line is a shoutout to my son, Amani.
Start the party, my crew hot feel these two shots
Let's start the party, my crew is hot, and feel these two shots, which means feel the energy and passion in our music.
Like the blast from a double barrel shottie (shottie)
Our music's energy and passion will hit you like the blast from a double-barrel shotgun or 'shottie.'
It's got to be, your man Hi-Tek and Kweli
The energy and passion in our music can only come from your man, Hi-Tek and me, Kweli.
I remember when it all started
I remember how it all started.
Back in the day when me and moms first parted
It all started when I was young and left home for the first time.
Hi-Tek from the beginnin I stayed advanced
I have been working with Hi-Tek since the beginning, and I have always been advanced in my skills.
A young chameleon, adapt to any circumstance
I was like a young chameleon, adapting to any circumstance and constantly evolving.
Peep game nigga never been a lazy nigga
I have always been on my hustle and never a lazy person, understand that.
Stayed on my hustle concentrate to get the paper bigger
I stayed focused on my grind, just to make bigger moves and bigger money.
Stay focused, while other cats stay hopeless
I stay focused while other people may feel hopeless.
While niggas stay high I stay lower
While others get high (on drugs), I keep a low profile, meaning I don't partake in that habit.
Stacking my chips to get a foreclosure
I save my money to invest in foreclosure properties.
This shit ain't over
I'm not done yet; there's more to come.
Going for the gusto, keep getting that provo
I'm going for the most significant successes, keep chasing those profits.
It's Hi-Tek (and Kweli) on the track like Flo Jo
It's Hi-Tek and me, Kweli, on the music track, just like Florence 'Flo Jo' Griffith-Joyner, the fastest female sprinter.
Bet you ain't even know I had flow though
You probably don't know that I can rap well, though.
Yo, make you rock your body (body)
Our music can make you dance and rock your body to the beat.
Keep on dancing, ya gotta keep on dancing
Keep dancing, never stop, as our music keeps inspiring you to move and groove.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Talib Kweli Greene, Tony Cottrell, Vinia Mojica
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