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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

On the Run Again
Virtuoso Lyrics

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(feat. Del, Jaz-O)

[Jaz-O]
Alright, Virtuoso, Del the Funkee Homosapien
This Jaz-O, let's do what we came to do,Let's go!
Ay yo, little did you know this gentlemans unweathered
Through storms, only with women or middlemen un-fuck-wittable
Don, lyrically pinnacle never needed a pen to do

Gettin' green like good lawn, watch me riddle
This song, this tracks a tree, watch me whittle it gone
Take the salary then I'm headed to the county where they found me
I'm ducking on my head is a bounty
Got my chick running with me, on my head like a bounty
Break fast U.S., government issue american toast
But unseen on america's most
Still on the horn with celebrity hosts, giving me levity boasts
Good heavens living legend you could never be ghost
While I'm thanking Virtuoso for not doing this solo
Hold up, cops roll up, gestapo stuff
Federalies in the alley wanting Jaz-O cuffed
Two miles, underground tricked them assholes up, you know!?

[Hook x2]
On the run again
Oakland, Brooklyn, to Cambridge
America's most wanted, snipers with the language
On the run again
Known worldwide for that insane shit, Virtuoso, Jaz-O and Del niggaz is dangerous

[Del]
(hey hey hey D they trailing you, you better run for it
Kid you better stay in tune, here they come for ya!)
No time for stumbling fumbling through the numbers
Of underlings who be funneling funds for me, they hunting me
Bounty hunter style, that's when guns come out
I sprint a hundred miles, that's when my lungs go out
I squeeze my asthma pump, as I jump the brick wall
It's all in the risk ya'll avoiding pitfalls
Quickdraw McGraw law enforcement
Runnign out of options and piecing together they resources
I'm floating coursing, wave in the ocean
Scorching torquing hairpinning, oh yeah I'm driven
Incessesant essence, infectious methods
Vocalist more like a motorist to go the length in seconds
Investigation vexed and raping destination
Blessed his plate with fire 'pon fake shit!

[Hook x2]

Virtuoso:
I'm weaving an bobbing decieving the cops I'm squeezing off shots and
I'll ether your offspring you sleep in a coffin
I'm leaving from Boston, dodging collections of detectives
With intention and directives for detention I'm suspected
I get to BK with Jaz-O, the beat and rap flow on smash yo
They after both of us so let's dash yo
Hit the spacious coast, get with my gracious host Deltron
Spit hell on the track jet out the back them Miguel's gone
Landing up in Austria, rap up in a opera
Baffle their philosophers pull straps out on they officers
Stopping in Alaska, ask the eskimos they know trust me
How I blow musty trees on sleds pulled by snow huskies
Rushed me in Israel, Sharon tried to extradite
Left at night, in the cargo hold of my connecting flight
No taking chances plastic surgeon carved my old face and
I'm slow baking in the sun in undisclosed locations

[Hook x2]

Overall Meaning

The song "On the Run Again" by Virtuoso featuring Del and Jaz-O is an energetic and intense rap about being on the run from the government and law enforcement. Each rapper paints a vivid picture of their escape plan and their desire to remain free. Jaz-O starts with boasting about his ability to weather any storm and his skill as a lyricist. He then describes how he takes the salary and heads to the county where he could be caught. Del takes the second verse, where he describes how he has no time to waste and how he's on the run while being hunted by bounty hunters. Virtuoso takes the final verse, where he weaves and dodges through multiple locations across the world, basing his escape plan on deception and secrecy.

Line by Line Meaning

Alright, Virtuoso, Del the Funkee Homosapien
Introducing the artists Virtuoso and Del the Funkee Homosapien, and acknowledging their presence.

This Jaz-O, let's do what we came to do,Let's go!
Jaz-O introducing himself and motivating the team to proceed with the main purpose.

Ay yo, little did you know this gentlemans unweathered
The singer is not troubled by any conditions, like rough weather.

Through storms, only with women or middlemen un-fuck-wittable
The artist is capable of facing storms and coming out unharmed, but he cannot be challenged by middlemen or women, suggesting his superiority.

Don, lyrically pinnacle never needed a pen to do
The artist is a skilled rapper who does not require any writing tools to excel.

Gettin' green like good lawn, watch me riddle
The singer is making money and making a joke about it, inviting the listeners to watch him joke and make money.

This song, this tracks a tree, watch me whittle it gone
This song or track is like a tree that the singer is whittling down, meaning he is making it better or perfecting it further.

Take the salary then I'm headed to the county where they found me
The artist will collect his salary and then go to the county where they found him, implying that he is not tied to any place.

I'm ducking on my head is a bounty
The artist is trying hard to evade the bounty hunters who are after him and are lurking nearby.

Got my chick running with me, on my head like a bounty
The artist's girlfriend or female accomplice is also on the run with him, and this is similar to having a bounty on his/her head.

Break fast U.S., government issue american toast
The singer doesn't care about the food he is getting in America from the Government.

But unseen on america's most
The artist is not visible or recognized by the most popular media platform, America's Most Wanted.

Still on the horn with celebrity hosts, giving me levity boasts
The singer is still being interviewed by famous hosts and boasting about his accomplishments to make him feel important or relaxed.

Good heavens living legend you could never be ghost
The singer is referred to as a living legend, and it's impossible for him/her to become a ghost, suggesting his/her unmatched legacy.

While I'm thanking Virtuoso for not doing this solo
The singer thanks Virtuoso for collaborating with him instead of doing the track alone.

Hold up, cops roll up, gestapo stuff
The artist cautions the team to stop or pause as the cops or the gestapo knock on the door, implying the possibility of an attack or imminent danger.

Federalies in the alley wanting Jaz-O cuffed
The federal police are pursuing Jaz-O specifically and are chasing him down, potentially to put him in handcuffs or jail.

Two miles, underground tricked them assholes up, you know!?
The team has traveled underground and has misled or tricked the police officers pursuing them, suggesting their cleverness.

[Hook x2]On the run againOakland, Brooklyn, to CambridgeAmerica's most wanted, snipers with the languageOn the run againKnown worldwide for that insane shit, Virtuoso, Jaz-O and Del niggaz is dangerous
The hook is referring to the team of Virtuoso, Jaz-O and Del in their escape from the police while being famous worldwide for their skill and the danger they pose to people who would try to capture them.

No time for stumbling fumbling through the numbers
The artist is indicating that there is no time to waste in counting people or numbers.

Of underlings who be funneling funds for me, they hunting me
The artist acknowledges the existence of his/ her underlings who are funneling funds for him/her but suggests that he/she is the target of the current pursuit.

Bounty hunter style, that's when guns come out
The artist acknowledges that the bounty hunters are using guns against him/her because they are after the money.

I sprint a hundred miles, that's when my lungs go out
The singer runs very fast but soon becomes breathless or unable to run anymore.

I squeeze my asthma pump, as I jump the brick wall
The artist has asthma and has a pump he uses to relieve his/her symptoms. Also, the artist jumps over a brick wall to evade capture.

It's all in the risk ya'll avoiding pitfalls
The singer is affirming that escaping the police is a risky business, but one has to avoid pitfalls to succeed in it.

Quickdraw McGraw law enforcement
The law enforcement agents are compared to Quickdraw McGraw, a cowboy cartoon character who is very fast in drawing his gun.

Runnign out of options and piecing together they resources
The police are starting to run out of options and are piecing together their resources to capture the singer.

I'm floating coursing, wave in the oceanScorching torquing hairpinning, oh yeah I'm driven
The artist is floating and navigating like a wave in the ocean and is driving, suggesting that he/she is in control but under pressure.

Incessesant essence, infectious methods
The artist is using the beautiful sound of his/her voice to create infectious methods that people love to follow.

Vocalist more like a motorist to go the length in seconds
The singer likens his/her voice to a car engine that can go a long distance in seconds.

Investigation vexed and raping destination
The singer is accusing those investigating him/her of torturing and raping his/her destination or objectives.

Blessed his plate with fire 'pon fake shit!
The artist is cursing his/her enemies, saying that they will face the fire of their own fake actions.

I'm weaving an bobbing decieving the cops I'm squeezing off shots and
The artist is avoiding the police and deceiving them, making them believe he/she is somewhere but not really there, and firing shots if necessary.

I'll ether your offspring you sleep in a coffin
The singer is threatening his/her enemies, saying he/she will kill their offspring and put them in a coffin while they are still alive.

I'm leaving from Boston, dodging collections of detectives
The artist is leaving Boston and dodging many collections of detectives who are after him/her.

With intention and directives for detention I'm suspected
The police have been directed to detain the singer, who is suspected of a crime.

I get to BK with Jaz-O, the beat and rap flow on smash yo
The singer reaches Brooklyn with Jaz-O, and their music is sounding amazing and invigorating.

They after both of us so let's dash yo
The police are after both the singer and Jaz-O, so they must run away or dash.

Hit the spacious coast, get with my gracious host Deltron
The team reaches the coast and meets Deltron, who is their gracious host, and prepares to escape further.

Spit hell on the track jet out the back them Miguel's gone
The artist is performing extremely well on the track while escaping further, and their opponents are left far behind.

Landing up in Austria, rap up in a opera
The team arrives in Austria, and the singer raps like it's an opera or a grandiose performance full of high drama.

Baffle their philosophers pull straps out on they officers
The singer is baffling the philosophers and drawing guns at the officers, who are unable to understand what's going on or how they should proceed.

Stopping in Alaska, ask the eskimos they know trust me
The team stops in Alaska and receives help from the Eskimos, who know the artist and can trust him/her.

How I blow musty trees on sleds pulled by snow huskies
The artist is making a metaphor where he smokes in a sled being pulled by dogs in the snow while leaving Alaska behind.

Rushed me in Israel, Sharon tried to extradite
The artist is saying that he/she was rushed in Israel when someone attempted to extradite him/her, potentially putting him in danger.

Left at night, in the cargo hold of my connecting flight
The singer left in the night, hiding in the cargo hold of the connecting flight to escape the country or region.

No taking chances plastic surgeon carved my old face and
The artist is taking no chances, and a plastic surgeon carved a new face for him/her, making it difficult for the police to recognize him/her.

I'm slow baking in the sun in undisclosed locations
The singer is hiding in the sun in some secret location, waiting for the commotion to settle down so he/she can return.

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