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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
I'm Virtuoso
Virtuoso Lyrics
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I'm virtuoso, I'm virtuoso
My brain is the deadzone
(4x)
[Verse 1]
Virtuoso so hard that I punch rocks
In the same casual manner factory workers punch clocks
It's mister slick, the sound of my voice make chicks
I forced the hands of father time
Back to the days when rappers still bothered to author rhymes
I keep my technique under raps
Perhaps my vocal liquidation gets the loudest ovation
By makin' thunder claps so none of that, talk about gats
I speak decent sweep kick the bitch 'til musical style switch
Devil ray of notes, sprayin' throats wid laser quotes
Raisin' goats to headbutt you off the bridge of your own song
I'm so strong, the government made an attempt
To snatch both arms, off Virt then throw bombs
But you still in the Persian Gulf
If y'all suckas got juice then I'm submerged in pulp
You sayin' Virtuoso this and Virtusos that
But ya chick and her click say Virtuoso's the mack
You know that city slide be, makin' me weak
So I skate for three weeks then meditate on the beach
My speech is a vicious diatribe
You better off takin' a sip of cyanide
Than tradin' blows wid the odd hog
The real aim is, for us to make changes
'Stead of dwellin' on the past in anguish, that's dangerous
Threaten my life and you'll see what the knuckle does
Leave you and ya man laid out, like a couple rugs
Sucka what I cut you up into cubes over the groove
So don't be grimmin' like you got somethin' to lose
Tough guys, don't look in my eyes cause I don't see men
Unless I spray a thick chick with the se-men
I see them, haters ask what happened to incinerator
I burn they epidermis surface 'til th
The song "I'm Virtuoso" by Virtuoso is a powerful showcase of the rapper's lyrical prowess and the strength of his technique. In the chorus, Virtuoso asserts his identity as a virtuoso - someone who is highly skilled and accomplished in their field. He describes his brain as a dead zone, indicating that his intellect is so advanced that it cannot be measured by traditional means. In the first verse, Virtuoso boasts about his ability to punch rocks with ease and his vocal prowess, which he claims elicits lustful reactions from women. He also claims to have brought rap back to its roots of lyrical excellence, and boasts about his ability to manipulate language to create thunderous lines that defy the norm.
Throughout the song, Virtuoso touches on themes of strength, power, and dominance. He describes himself as a force to be reckoned with, someone who is so strong that even the government fears him. He uses violent language to assert his dominance, threatening to cut his enemies into cubes and leave them laid out like rugs. He also implies that he is highly sexual, with graphic references to spraying women with semen and forcing them to lick their lips. Overall, "I'm Virtuoso" is a highly charged song that showcases the rapper's confidence and lyrical skill.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm virtuoso, I'm virtuoso
I am extremely talented and skilled in my craft, I am the best at what I do
My brain is the deadzone
My mind is so advanced that it is beyond comprehension for the average person
Virtuoso so hard that I punch rocks
I am incredibly strong and powerful
In the same casual manner factory workers punch clocks
My talent and skill come so naturally to me that it is like clockwork
I forced the hands of father time
I am so exceptional that I can defy time itself
Back to the days when rappers still bothered to author rhymes
I am a true master of the art of rap, unlike many modern rappers who rely on gimmicks and rhyming apps
Perhaps my vocal liquidation gets the loudest ovation
My rapping is so impressive and captivating that it gets a huge reaction from the crowd
By makin' thunder claps so none of that, talk about gats
I don't need to talk about guns and violence in my music to be respected or feared
Devil ray of notes, sprayin' throats wid laser quotes
My raps are like a laser beam, cutting through the competition with ease
Raisin' goats to headbutt you off the bridge of your own song
I am so dominant in my craft that I can take over someone else's song and make it my own
If y'all suckas got juice then I'm submerged in pulp
No one can match my talent or skill, I am the best of the best
My speech is a vicious diatribe
My words are sharp and powerful, cutting through any opposition
You better off takin' a sip of cyanide
My words are so deadly that it would be better to kill oneself than to challenge me
The real aim is, for us to make changes
My ultimate goal is to use my talent and skill to make a positive impact on the world
'Stead of dwellin' on the past in anguish, that's dangerous
Instead of focusing on negativity and pain, it's better to move forward and create positive change
Threaten my life and you'll see what the knuckle does
Anyone who tries to harm me will face the consequences of their actions
Leave you and ya man laid out, like a couple rugs
I am so powerful that I can take down multiple opponents at once
So don't be grimmin' like you got somethin' to lose
Don't act tough or show off, because you will inevitably lose to me
Tough guys, don't look in my eyes cause I don't see men
Even the toughest guys are no match for me
Unless I spray a thick chick with the se-men
The only time I notice someone is when they are attracted to me, and even then it's only for my own enjoyment
I burn they epidermis surface 'til their skin flake like paper
I am so powerful that I can inflict physical harm on those who challenge me
Contributed by Emma V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.