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1. Virtuoso, rapper and hip-hopper from USA
2. Virtuoso, operatic pop vocal group from Finland
1. Virtuoso has been in the game since 1998 solidifying his reputation as a groundbreaking vocalist and a true renaissance man. He founded his own record label, Big Bang Records and is hard at work finishing his new album, WW3:The Final Conflict. But all this didn't happen overnight, he has exhibited supreme dedication to living his dreams and despite resistance at every turn, Virutoso is rounding the corner and is poised to explode.
Born just outside of Boston, Massachusetts, Virtuoso was blessed with a strong heritage in the realm of thought & sound. Virtually growing up in recording studios, he regularly accompanied his father on the job as a top studio electronics specialist in MA in the early 1980's. His early exposure to the Boston music scene had him hanging around Rock&Roll legends like Aerosmith, Boston & the Cars and prepared him for what would soon become a career path of his own.
In addition to his musical aspirations, young Virt was also a workhorse on the pitchers mound. He was a starting pitcher on the Cambridge Rindge& Latin Varsity team from his freshman year on, and by all accounts he had the stuff to make the big leagues. But apparently his destiny laid elsewhere because a tragic line drive struck his collarbone on the mound. Never one to go down easy Virt still picked up the ball and threw the batter out before the pain hit and he hit the ground. During the difficult recovery period Virt returned to his childhood passion of music with a vengeance, and a year later he was devastating street corner cyphers and rocking any stage he could get his feet on. After hearing a particularly vicious tounge lashing by Virt of some local MC's on the corner of Mass Ave, Fakts One invited Virt to appear on his legendary "True School Thursdays" radio show. After he rocked it the phones lit up and Virt started connecting the dots, soon pairing with Madsol Desar for the now classic "Omnipotence".
By age 17, Virtuoso was making his own vinyl records, appearing on international releases and touring across the globe. Virtuosos fiery, intellectual battle raps and honest, cutting-edge social commentary quickly caught the attention of the international underground hip-hop community. With a deep, powerful voice and assorted, dexterous flows, he debuted on wax in 1998 and was immediately recognized as a force to be reckoned with on the exploding Boston hip-hop scene.
After whetting appetites with devastating off the head freestyles and a string of show-stealing guest appearances, Virtuoso released his first single, "Incinerator," b/w Orions Belt, featuring Mr. Lif and Esoteric. After dropping two more 12" he released his self-distributed debut album, "WW1: The Voice of Reason" acclaimed by fans and critics alike for its lyrical prowess and diverse soundscape. He followed up this succesfull debut with the Molemen produced 12" "God of Thunder" and appeared on many notable releases in the international music scene.
Virtuoso has performed extensively in the United States, opening for such popular acts as A Tribe Called Quest, Busta Rhymes, The Beatnuts, Eminem, Rakim, Bravehearts, Black Moon, Wu-Tang Clan, Deltron 3030 & M.O.P. He has toured Europe four times, including two stints with Oakland lyrical legends, Hieroglyphics. He has also collaborated on record with such musical luminaries as Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Casual, Jaz-O, Tatiana Ali, Bahamadia, Mr.Lif, Akrobatik, Jedi Mind Tricks, 7L & Esoteric, Torch and DJ Vadim. His trail-blazing lyrical genius, packaged in a unique blend of hard-edged hip-hop containing elements of rock, funk and dramatic orchestra has garnered significant notice. Virt has been featured in magazines such as URB, XXL, Mass Appeal and Insomniac and was awarded a Boston Music Award in 2002 for Outstanding Hip-Hop act. His dazzling freestyle skills also earned him an appearance on CBSs The Carson Daly Show and resulted in a final-four finish in the HBO Blaze magazine MC Battle.
Staying true to the ferocious energy that gained him recognition, he came back with a vengeance for his RYKO distributed sophmore LP, "WW2: Evolution of the Torturer." Released in an election year, his former label Omnipotent Records partnered with the maverick NYC imprint Raptivism Records to unleash his fury. The album provides some of the most radical content in recent memory, including the controversial lead single Farenheit 9/11 b/w "Military Intelligence f/Akrobatik" that plays like a hip-hop soundtrack for the war in Iraq & Afghanistan. Now in 2006 Virtuoso is on fire, releasing his explosive new mix CD "Big Bangers" on his newly founded Big Bang Records, and getting ready to start a tour in support of his upcoming 2006 LP "The Final Conflict".
2. Virtuoso is a Finnish operatic pop vocal group - Finnish version of “Il Divo”. They have released 3 albums: “Virtuoso” (2005), “Suuren meren suolaa” (transl. “Salt of the big sea”) (2006) and “Yö enkelten - Kauneimmat joululaulut” (transl. “Night of angels - The most beautiful Christmas songs”) (2007). Group members are: Roope Pelo (tenor), Juhana Suninen (tenor), Jouko Uusipaasto (baritone, contratenor) and Riku Pelo (baritone). Webpages in Finnish: www.virtuoso.fi
Devilish
Virtuoso Lyrics
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Back when dad had a little dough and still lived in my hood
Before the coke sniffing episodes
Back then he broke shit when letting go, packing the smoke in his
Leather though, it helped him calm down but I let it go
Cause I know he didnt mean to let mom down
They went a long round I lay by the night light
Daddy gone now I know that something aint quite right
And I used to love it outside living rugged
Bugging all fun and games, my cousin said its all gonna change
Once you get tall and come of age
Getting play in the seventh grade
No one worried bout getting AIDS , getting a job or getting paid
Ya'll come with me lemme take a trip
As I reminisce, upon my childish innocence
[Hook]
"puffin L's laid back enjoying the smell" I take another hit
Cause it aint hard to tell
Lord forgive me if I reminesce , while I sit and wish, we wasnt living so devilish. [x2]
Started high school as a young high fool
Writing graffitti dodging needy cats with nine tools
Skipping class, rolling spliffs with hash
Trying ta get some ass with my grades slipping fast
Couldnt get my thoughts tight, cause my karma was not right
My man cut a brother arm like butter on a hot knife
I saw white meat and start to shiver by the Charles River
Where we all would tip the bottle sip and scar our liver
We would play hard, party at the grave yard
Way far up at the tower dodging the late guard
Poly with a "J" sparked , head at JFK park
Put nutrition in the brains of chickens till they smart
And even friends fall apart so are they fam?
Life is hard dog your gone if you dont make plans
So lets shake hands and wish, while I reminisce
Over beef know that we can settle this
[Hook x4]
Since I hit twenty-one, lifes gotten funny son
Wherever the money come, thats where all the honeys run
Nobody is friends and if they are it's probably pretend
A plot for some ends, for cash cats body they men
One love to Benny Rosa shot him and then, shot up his friend
Bodies have been, buried never saw them again
Damn I get worried cause Jeff Curly met his death early
How many people dying why and who's the next thirty
Cambridge rep for me, open up my chest fully
Heart on my lapel, it's so hard being Miguel
To see you gelatin, see through irrelevant
Feeble intelligence, people thats selling hits
While my raps slave to grind the cats made to rhyme
We pass major minds with cash made in time
But until this yo I still wish
As I chill and reminisce that we wasn't livin' so devilish
[Hook: Repeat Out]
The song "Devilish" explores the different phases of the rapper's life and how he experienced the transition from childhood innocence to a world of drugs, crime, and death. The first verse talks about the happy memories of his childhood, where life was simpler, and even though his father had issues with drugs, they still had a good time. The second verse talks about his high school years, where he got into trouble with drugs, skipped class, hung out with the wrong crowd, and witnessed violence.
The final verse is about the present, where he has grown up and seen the dark side of life. He talks about how money and greed have ruined friendships, caused people to betray each other, and led to senseless violence. He reflects on the people he has lost along the way and wonders about those who might be next. The hook of the song repeats the phrase "Lord forgive me if I reminisce while I sit and wish, we wasn't living so devilish," expressing his regret about the choices he made and the world he has to live in.
Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the consequences of a life of drugs, crime, and violence. It shows how easily one can get sucked into such a world and how hard it is to break free from it once you are in.
Line by Line Meaning
Childhood started with a smile good
My childhood started off well, and I was happy
Back when dad had a little dough and still lived in my hood
My dad had some money and we still lived in the neighborhood
Before the coke sniffing episodes
This was before my dad started doing cocaine
Back then he broke shit when letting go, packing the smoke in his
When he was smoking, he would often break things accidentally
Leather though, it helped him calm down but I let it go
He used to smoke out of a leather pouch, but I didn't like it and stopped using it
Cause I know he didnt mean to let mom down
I knew my dad didn't want to disappoint my mom
They went a long round I lay by the night light
My parents often had arguments, and I would lie awake in bed listening
Daddy gone now I know that something aint quite right
Now that my dad is gone, I realize that something was always a bit off
Summers in dominican republic playing baseball
I loved spending summers in the Dominican Republic and playing baseball
And I used to love it outside living rugged
I enjoyed playing outside and living life without a care
Bugging all fun and games, my cousin said its all gonna change
My cousin warned me that things would change as I grew older
Once you get tall and come of age
Once you reach a certain age and become an adult
Getting play in the seventh grade
Back then, nobody worried about STDs or getting a job
No one worried bout getting AIDS , getting a job or getting paid
Back then, nobody worried about STDs, finding a job, or making money
Ya'll come with me lemme take a trip
Join me as I take a journey down memory lane
As I reminisce, upon my childish innocence
As I look back on my childhood, I remember how innocent and carefree it was
I take another hit, Cause it aint hard to tell
I smoke more weed because it's obvious that life is difficult
Lord forgive me if I reminesce , while I sit and wish, we wasnt living so devilish. [x2]
I pray for forgiveness as I think back on the mistakes I've made and wish that life wasn't so tough
Started high school as a young high fool
I was foolish when I started high school
Writing graffitti dodging needy cats with nine tools
I wrote graffiti and avoided troublemakers with weapons
Skipping class, rolling spliffs with hash
I skipped school and smoked marijuana with hash
Trying ta get some ass with my grades slipping fast
I was more focused on getting girls than studying, and my grades suffered
Couldnt get my thoughts tight, cause my karma was not right
I couldn't focus because I knew I had made some bad choices
My man cut a brother arm like butter on a hot knife
My friend easily sliced through another person's arm with a knife
I saw white meat and start to shiver by the Charles River
When I saw the wound and exposed white flesh, I felt uneasy
Where we all would tip the bottle sip and scar our liver
We all drank heavily and harmed our livers
We would play hard, party at the grave yard
We played rough and partied in the cemetery
Way far up at the tower dodging the late guard
We climbed up a tower and avoided security
Poly with a 'J' sparked , head at JFK park
We smoked marijuana wrapped in 'J' paper and hung out at JFK park
Put nutrition in the brains of chickens till they smart
We fed chickens with something to make them smarter
And even friends fall apart so are they fam?
Even close friends can drift apart, so are they really family?
Life is hard dog your gone if you dont make plans
Life is tough and you won't succeed if you don't have a plan
So lets shake hands and wish, while I reminisce
Let's make amends and reminisce on the past
Over beef know that we can settle this
We can resolve our issues and conflicts
Since I hit twenty-one, lifes gotten funny son
Since I turned 21, life has been strange
Wherever the money come, thats where all the honeys run
Women are attracted to men with money
Nobody is friends and if they are it's probably pretend
No one is truly a friend, and even if they appear to be, it's likely fake
A plot for some ends, for cash cats body they men
People will do anything for money, including killing others
One love to Benny Rosa shot him and then, shot up his friend
Someone killed Benny Rosa and then killed his friend
Bodies have been, buried never saw them again
Bodies were disposed of and never found again
Damn I get worried cause Jeff Curly met his death early
I'm concerned because Jeff Curly died young
How many people dying why and who's the next thirty
I wonder how many more people will die and who will be next
Cambridge rep for me, open up my chest fully
I represent Cambridge and wear my heart on my sleeve
Heart on my lapel, it's so hard being Miguel
I wear my heart on my shirt and it's difficult being me
To see you gelatin, see through irrelevant
I see through people who are fake and unimportant
Feeble intelligence, people thats selling hits
People who sell drugs are not very smart
While my raps slave to grind the cats made to rhyme
I work hard on my music while others have it easier
We pass major minds with cash made in time
We make more money than some of the brightest minds
But until this yo I still wish
Despite the success, I still wish for a better life
As I chill and reminisce that we wasn't livin' so devilish
As I relax and think back on the past, I wish we didn't live such a reckless life
Contributed by Brooklyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Masamuno Freddy
"I wanna know why life is so devilish" -Virtuoso
Manuel Garcia
Sick fucking track. Props to Virtuoso for a great album.
Pancho Lopez
Sick ass track!! thanks virtuoso much respect from sandiego califas!!!
Maik Douglas
Esse som é muito foda!!
Renato Fernandes
still just as amazing , shout to molemen
Vado Vooks
Virtuoso is there any new tracks? Sick majestic style
JJ SJ
100%HipHop
Masamuno Freddy
Killed it
Masamuno Freddy
I wanna know why life is so devilish
Plarks
One if the greatest!!!!!