KOS Determination Ft. Black Star
Vinia Mojica Lyrics

So many emcees focusin on black people extermination
Many rappers today promote the extermination of black people.

We keep it balanced with that knowledge of self, determination
Our music strikes a balance and promotes self-awareness and determination.

It's hot, we be blowin the spots, with conversations
Our conversations are so interesting that they create a buzz around us.

Come on let's smooth it out like Soul Sensation
Let's calm down and create a smooth and enjoyable atmosphere.

We in the house like Japanese in Japan, or Koreans in Korea
We are very comfortable and confident, just as Japanese people in Japan or Koreans in Korea would be.

Head to Philly and free Mumia with the Kujichagulia TRUE
We want to free Mumia from prison in Philadelphia with the principle of Kujichagulia, or self-determination.

Singin is swingin and writin is fightin, but what
Singing is fun and writing is a struggle, but...

They writin got us clashin like titans it's not excitin
Their writing is causing us to have conflicts like the Greek mythological Titans, which is not exciting.

No question, bein a black man is demandin
There is no doubt that being a black man is demanding.

The fire's in my eyes and the flames need fannin
I am very passionate and motivated, and that fire needs to be fueled.

With that what? (Knowledge of self) Determination
We need to have knowledge of ourselves and determination.

Things I say and do, may not come quite through, my words may not convey just what I'm feelin
Sometimes the things I say and do don't fully express my feelings or intentions.

Knowledge Of Self is like life after death
Having knowledge of oneself is like living on after death.

With that you never worry about your last breath
If you have Knowledge of Self, you won't worry about dying.

Death comes, that's how I'm livin, it's the next days
Death is inevitable, so I am focused on living in the present and the future.

The flesh goes underground, the book of life, flip the page
When our physical body dies, our life story continues in another form.

Yo they askin me how old, we livin the same age
People are asking me about my age, but we are all living in the same time period.

I feel the rage of a million niggas locked inside a cage
I understand the anger and frustration of the many black people who are imprisoned.

At exactly which point do you start to realize
When do you begin to understand...

That life without knowledge is, death in disguise?
That not having knowledge of self is like living in death.

Apply it, to your life, let destiny manifest
Use your understanding of yourself to guide your life in the direction of your destiny.

Different day, same confusion, we're gonna take this
Every day is the same confusion, but we will overcome it.

Hip-hop shit and keep it movin, shed a little light
We will keep pushing forward with hip-hop and bring some positivity to the world.

Now y'all bloomin like a flower with the power of the evident
Now everyone is thriving like a flower with the obvious power that they possess.

Voices and drums original instruments
Our voices and drum beats are original and unique musical instruments.

In the flesh presently presentin my representation
I am here representing myself in person.

The most important time in history is, NOW, the present
The most important time in history is the present moment.

So count your blessings cause time can't define the essence
Be thankful for what you have because time cannot take away your true essence.

But you stressin over time and you follow the Roman calendar
You are worrying about time and conforming to the Roman calendar.

These people into cloning like Gattaca, you can bet
People are into cloning just like in the movie Gattaca, you can be sure of that.

They tryin to lock you down like Attica, the African diaspora
They are trying to lock you down like in Attica prison, especially if you are of African descent.

Represents strength in numbers, a giant can't slumber forever
Being part of a large group can bring strength, and a large and powerful figure cannot stay inactive forever.

I know you gotta get that cheddar whatever
I know you need to make money no matter what.

Aiyyo I heard you twice the first time money, get it together
I heard you the first time about making money, now focus and get yourself together.

You must be History, you repeatin yourself out of the pages
You must be stuck in history, repeating yourself just like in a book.

You keepin yourself depleatin your spiritual wealth
You are draining yourself of your spiritual riches.

That quick cash'll get your ass quick fast in houses of detention
Quick money can land you quickly in prison.

Inner-city concentration camps where no one pays attention
Inner cities are like concentration camps where no one else seems to care.

Or mentions the ascension of death, till nothing's left
Until it's too late, no one talks about death and its power.

The young, gifted, and Black are sprung addicted to crack
Many young, talented, and black people are addicted to crack cocaine.

All my people where y'all at cause, y'all ain't here
Where are all of my people, because I don't see them here?

And your hero's using your mind as a canvas to paint fear
Your heroes are painting images of fear on the canvas of your mind.

With, broad brush strokes and tales of incarceration
With broad and vivid strokes, they describe experiences of being imprisoned.

You get out of jail with that Knowledge of Self determination
You can get out of jail if you have knowledge of yourself and determination.

Stand in ovation, cause you put the Hue in Human
Let's stand and applaud because you put the color (Hue) in being human.

Cause and effect, effect everything you do
Cause and effect play a role in everything you do.

And that's why I got love in the face of hate
That's why I have love even when faced with hate.

Hands steady so the lines in the mental illustration is straight
My hands are steady so that the lines in my mental creation are straight.

The thought you had don't even contemplate
Don't even entertain the thought that you just had.

Infinite like figure eight there's no escape..
Infinite like the figure eight, you cannot escape that reality.

This the funky singing by Miss Vinia Mojica
This is the funky singing being done by Miss Vinia Mojica.