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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
Military Intelligence
Virtuoso Lyrics
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[Akrobatik]
Don't be mad at me, America created this bloodlust
It's time to be prepared for war, heads up when the scuds bust
You can fire your missiles, there no match for my New England patriot
The fear wells up inside of ya'
As they whistle past your tenament, my president set the precedent
I'll bust your shit unilaterally
And any damage I suffer that's just collateral b
More fuel for the fire
But if you set fire to the fuel the stakes become higher
Fourty-eight hours bitch bounce now
Turn on the television if you wanna see the fucking countdown
Counter attack I'm not having it
My smart bombs are sixty-six point six percent accurate
My leaders name's another word for pussy
Slander and propaganda got me fucked up so don't push me
I'm full of savagery, so you don't wanna battle me
I kill the innocent and call it incidental casualties
Your minds boggled, I got you slow to grab the throttle
I caught you sleeping with the help of my night vision goggles
I guarantee you dumb fucks won't sleep on me again
I see you sitting back cocky like Saddam in his den
I'm bombing your men, bombing your women, bombing your kids
Check the box score on CNN to see what I did, bitch!
[Hook]
My rap flows militant, atten-chun!
The general, commander of the regiment
Leveling your settlement the chief speaks eloquent
Command presidents, with military intelligence. [x2]
[Virtuoso]
This is V-Day, we may need reinforcements for the fortress
Their forces are drowning in an ocean of corpses
While I fly high above birds eye the war eagle
Your feeble slash flows that blow like torpedoes
With our limbs aching, march from where we've been stationed
For invasion to capture and skin
We're making expansions to the shores which are foreign
We're going to war in the name of J.P. Morgan
Gates and Rockerfeller they get shot the hell up
While looters rush, grab the artifacts and rob Iraq of
The culture, from which the vulture stole the Jesus sculpture
Knowing that if Christ was alive he would revolt ta'
See you fight for who could use his name in vain to tame the same
People that you claim you save
You gave us purple hearts and call them medals of bravery
But it feels more like I got shot for modern slavery
Fuck a war! cause I got my legs blown off
While George Bush junior and senior were playing golf
For who would I vote, when politicians dream of spittin' two in my throat
Leaving me sitting by a suicide note
Send wire fuck the empire tell the men fire
I recommend dire consequence for them liars
Soldier my flame thrower burn 'em to embers
Then return 'em to sender with my terms of surrender
[Hook: x2]
[V:] The war horse, more force than an A-bomb
We take arms, cremating your body with napalm
We take on many
[A:] anybody get slayed
[V:] for every dollar on weapons, we spend a penny on AIDS
[A:] fuck research
Cause if you ask me Virtch we already got the cure
But turned it down cause it works better on the poor
I think we got it fucked up for sure
Intelligence is more
Than finding out the oppositions plans for war
[V:] if the whole world respected love over fear
Then a brother would hear your point without a slug in the ear
What kind of holy war has devils on both sides
Who spend money on missiles not medical supplies
Instead of stealth bombers if you spent the wealth on hospitals
[A:] Maybe every nation wouldn't want to take a shot at you
[V:] so the new battle plan is respect life in all elements
A&V:now that's military intelligence!
[Hook: x2]
The lyrics of "Military Intelligence" by Virtuoso (feat. Akrobatik) is a commentary on the military and the US government's actions during the war. The first verse, as rapped by Akrobatik, talks about the US's willingness to engage in war without concrete evidence or support from allied troops. He boasts about his ability to unleash smart bombs and cause collateral damage. He also takes a shot at the president, whom he refers to as another word for pussy, and talks about killing innocent people and calling it incidental casualties. The hook repeats the phrase "military intelligence," which indicates the use of intelligence to conduct military operations.
The second verse by Virtuoso talks about how the war is being fought for the benefit of corporations such as J.P. Morgan, Gates, and Rockerfeller, who, according to him, get shot off while looters steal artifacts and rob Iraq of its culture. He talks about how soldiers are fighting for politicians who want to spit on their throats and leave them with a suicide note. He rejects the idea of war and claims that his legs were blown off while George Bush junior and senior were playing golf. The rapper advocates for the use of military intelligence to promote love over fear and save lives by taking care of medical supplies instead of missiles.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't be mad at me, America created this bloodlust
I acknowledge that America is responsible for the war-mongering mentality that drives its actions, so don't be angry with me individually.
It's time to be prepared for war, heads up when the scuds bust
We need to be ready for the possibility of war, and alert to potential threats like missile attacks.
You can fire your missiles, there no match for my New England patriot
Your weapons are inferior to mine and won't do much damage against my defenses.
The fear wells up inside of ya'
You are starting to feel afraid and anxious about the possibility of conflict.
As they whistle past your tenament, my president set the precedent
Even though missiles may narrowly miss hitting civilians, it is okay because our leader has set the precedent for such actions.
That we don't need concrete evidence or no allied troops to represent
We don't require solid proof or support from other nations to justify our military actions.
I'll bust your shit unilaterally
I will act aggressively and without discussion, making my own decisions without consideration for others.
And any damage I suffer that's just collateral b
I accept that I may suffer some harm or loss as an unintended consequence of my actions, but it is an acceptable price to pay.
More fuel for the fire
This harm or loss will fuel my desire to continue fighting.
But if you set fire to the fuel the stakes become higher
If the other side retaliates, the conflict escalates and becomes even more dangerous.
Fourty-eight hours bitch bounce now
Leave immediately or face consequences.
Turn on the television if you wanna see the fucking countdown
Watch the news to see how close we are to taking action against our enemies.
Counter attack I'm not having it
I will retaliate if attacked, and won't tolerate being on the receiving end of aggression.
My smart bombs are sixty-six point six percent accurate
My weapons are technologically advanced and highly precise, ensuring that enemy targets are hit with accuracy.
My leaders name's another word for pussy
I don't have much respect for my leader, whom I perceive as weak or cowardly.
Slander and propaganda got me fucked up so don't push me
I am frustrated and angry at how I am portrayed in the media, so don't provoke me further.
I'm full of savagery, so you don't wanna battle me
I am aggressive and ruthless, so engaging in combat with me would not be wise.
I kill the innocent and call it incidental casualties
I am willing to harm and kill bystanders as a side-effect of pursuing my goals.
Your minds boggled, I got you slow to grab the throttle
I have disoriented and confused you, making it difficult for you to respond quickly.
I caught you sleeping with the help of my night vision goggles
I have an advantage that allows me to see and attack you when you are vulnerable or unaware.
I guarantee you dumb fucks won't sleep on me again
I am so intimidating and powerful that you won't dare underestimate or ignore me in the future.
I see you sitting back cocky like Saddam in his den
You are overconfident and delusional, like the former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.
I'm bombing your men, bombing your women, bombing your kids
I am indiscriminately killing people of all genders and ages with my bombs.
Check the box score on CNN to see what I did, bitch!
Watch the news to see the destruction and devastation I have caused, and fear me even more as a result.
My rap flows militant, atten-chun!
My music is aggressive and confrontational, commanding attention.
The general, commander of the regiment
I am the leader in charge of a large military organization.
Leveling your settlement the chief speaks eloquent
I am able to speak persuasively and articulately even as I level entire communities.
Command presidents, with military intelligence.
I have the skills and knowledge necessary to lead and advise powerful political figures in military matters.
This is V-Day, we may need reinforcements for the fortress
This is a critical moment in the conflict, and we may require additional support to defend ourselves effectively.
Their forces are drowning in an ocean of corpses
The enemy is suffering many casualties and is losing the war.
While I fly high above birds eye the war eagle
I am able to observe the battlefield from a high vantage point, like an eagle flying overhead.
Your feeble slash flows that blow like torpedoes
Your attacks are weak, ineffective, and lack impact.
With our limbs aching, march from where we've been stationed
Despite our physical exhaustion and discomfort, we continue to move forward and advance toward our objective.
For invasion to capture and skin
We are invading and occupying foreign territories, taking control of their land and resources like a hunter skinning a hunted animal.
We're making expansions to the shores which are foreign
We are extending our military and political influence over other nations and territories that are not our own.
We're going to war in the name of J.P. Morgan
The real motives behind our military actions are financial gain for large corporations and wealthy individuals, like the investment banker J.P. Morgan.
Gates and Rockerfeller they get shot the hell up
Even powerful and wealthy individuals like Bill Gates and John D. Rockefeller are not immune to the violence and chaos caused by war.
While looters rush, grab the artifacts and rob Iraq of
While the country is in turmoil and chaos, people are taking advantage of the situation to steal and plunder valuable cultural artifacts.
The culture, from which the vulture stole the Jesus sculpture
The western powers are exploiting and degrading the rich cultural heritage of other nations, like the theft of an important religious artifact.
Knowing that if Christ was alive he would revolt ta'
If Jesus were alive today, he would be angry and would resist the imperialistic and exploitative actions of powerful nations.
See you fight for who could use his name in vain to tame the same
You fight over who can use the name of Jesus for your own agenda, while claiming to be doing good.
People that you claim you save
You claim to be rescuing people and spreading democracy, but in reality you are causing more harm than good.
You gave us purple hearts and call them medals of bravery
The military gives out awards and decorations for bravery, but they pale in comparison to the true cost and sacrifices of war.
But it feels more like I got shot for modern slavery
Being injured or killed in war feels like being a victim of oppression and exploitation, not a hero defending your country.
Fuck a war! cause I got my legs blown off
War is terrible and pointless, because it results in devastating injuries like losing one's limbs.
While George Bush junior and senior were playing golf
The political leaders and decision-makers who sent soldiers to war are not directly affected by the violence and destruction, and lead comfortable lives unaffected by their decisions.
For who would I vote, when politicians dream of spittin' two in my throat
I have no faith in the political system or any of the candidates, who seem to care more about using violence than helping people.
Leaving me sitting by a suicide note
The despair and hopelessness of my situation makes me consider ending my own life.
Send wire fuck the empire tell the men fire
I am rebelling against the established order and calling for others to do the same by fighting against the government and the military.
I recommend dire consequence for them liars
Those who manipulate and deceive others for their own gain should face harsh consequences and punishment.
Soldier my flame thrower burn 'em to embers
My weapons are designed to inflict maximum damage and destruction on the enemy, reducing them to ashes and embers.
Then return 'em to sender with my terms of surrender
After defeating the enemy, I will dictate the terms of their surrender and force them to accept my demands.
The war horse, more force than an A-bomb
I am a powerful and dangerous force to be reckoned with, even more so than a devastating atomic bomb.
We take arms, cremating your body with napalm
We use horrific weapons like napalm to burn and disintegrate the bodies of our enemies.
We take on many anybody get slayed
We are so confident in our military strength that we are willing to take on any adversary, and defeat them without mercy.
fuck research Cause if you ask me Virtch we already got the cure But turned it down cause it works better on the poor
I believe that there are already cures for diseases, but they are not made widely available because it is more profitable to treat the symptoms of illness in the wealthy than to cure the poor.
I think we got it fucked up for sure
I believe that the world is deeply flawed and needs significant change and reform to be just and equitable.
Intelligence is more Than finding out the oppositions plans for war
True intelligence is not simply knowing your enemy's plans, but being able to think creatively and critically about more effective and humane ways of resolving conflict.
if the whole world respected love over fear
If everyone prioritized compassion, understanding, and empathy over hostility, suspicion, and aggression,
Then a brother would hear your point without a slug in the ear
People would listen to each other and communicate more effectively and harmoniously, without resorting to violence or intimidation.
What kind of holy war has devils on both sides
A conflict that is supposed to be based on religious ideals and principles should not involve immoral and evil behavior on either side of the conflict.
Who spend money on missiles not medical supplies
Nations and governments prioritize investments in weapons and military technology over basic healthcare and medical needs of their own citizens and others around the world.
Instead of stealth bombers if you spent the wealth on hospitals
If we invested more in healthcare and resources to support human well-being, we wouldn't need such destructive weapons like stealth bombers in the first place.
Maybe every nation wouldn't want to take a shot at you
If we focused more on cooperation, compassion, and mutual understanding, instead of aggression and domination, other nations wouldn't feel compelled to attack or resist us.
so the new battle plan is respect life in all elements
Our new strategy and approach to conflict needs to prioritize and value all forms of life, rather than treating people and communities as mere targets or obstacles to our goals.
Now that's military intelligence!
True intelligence and wisdom involves valuing and preserving life, even in the context of war and conflict.
Contributed by Isaac S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
r.fernandes
This beat was produced by yours truly..Ray Fernandes The Accomplice..one of the great highlights of my career..Thank you Virt
Roast Chicken
This beat goes hard. What's the sample source?
Blitherer Masterman
@r.fernandes That beat is even better. One of the best songs ever. Extra good job.
Blitherer Masterman
First virtuoso song I ever liked, got me into underground hip hop. thanks.
jackston baumgartner
@r.fernandes Another classic right there. Keep on rockin!
r.fernandes
@jackston baumgartner
Thanks..Virt walked into the studio as I was making this beat and he flipped out..we both agreed that it sounded like some war shit. Actually, I was trying to come up with a follow up to Smashapiece Theatre from Virtuoso's first album.
Check that out
https://youtu.be/HjOuNgYew7g
Chingis1241
Virtuoso is so fucking insane! wish i had money to buy his cd's, instead im here..
requiemglobus
That is the dope beats to getting pumped up.
striker1224
Dope song!
Dave Wade
Nice!!!