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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

Smash Ta'Piece Theater
Virtuoso Lyrics

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[Talking]
Word up, Virtuoso
Ahh... uh. yo
[Verse 1]
Thunderous overture, roll over ter(tar) like Ben Hur
I'm your mentor, so who you gon' send for, ten four I read you
Your people are over ah now cause they see through
Think I'ma believe you when you speak to me?

You lie frequently, got me visible like I'm comin' in sequency
Inside what your skin hide, end floss intent I
Send guys wid limbs tied bipolar tape recorder disorder
Transformer performer minora lit, hit deep Torah scripts
We hard, walkin' on coals wid out my feet scarred
What you been kickin' slim pickings while this beat start
The moral, I make quarrels hot like fire coral
One strike to ya right pectoral will numb ya spine like?
Storm through portals wid ravenous baboons
Stab and gouge your phalimus wid a spoon
Leave you lost like, rudderless boats upon the Ganges
Slam these microphones and bite the bones like hard candy
Cause ya family's thin, like the atmosphere ontop of the Andes
I charge head first, like Ramses
Damn he's inhuman, the pentium processor professor
If you're the aggressor I make it dope, black and deck ya
Rhyme explosive detonated the melodious pitch
Wid ya cries infinite like a Mobius trip
I beat ya head, 'til it's softer than a piece of bread
Or playdough you'll see stars like Galileo
[Verse 2]
I take a shot at your staff that rips their body in half
I'm so dope your radio wants my audiograph
More drive deliveries like midwives master deliveries
Rhythmically ride limber, mind bender sent to command the whores
Chop a flaw under your neck wid the mic chord bow to the lord

Wild like a cyborg and down for the cause
Cause the cause of the world's flaws are ours-a

Overall Meaning

In the song "Smash Ta'Piece Theater" by Virtuoso, he starts off with a powerful intro that sets the tone for his verse. Throughout the song, he discusses his superior skills as a rapper and threatens anyone who might try to challenge him. He uses metaphors and vivid descriptions to illustrate how he's a force to be reckoned with, while also pointing out the flaws of others.

The first verse uses imagery of thunder and ancient warriors to convey Virtuoso's power and authority. He talks about how he can see through lies and phoniness, and how he can easily defeat anyone who tries to challenge him. He also references mental disorders and twisting Bible scriptures, possibly to suggest that those who dare to battle him might suffer mentally and spiritually. In the second verse, he boasts about his lyrical ability and how he can even break someone's neck with a microphone cord. He also comments on the state of the world and how we're all responsible for its flaws. It's clear that Virtuoso is not one to be underestimated, and he's not afraid to call out anyone who tries to step to him.

Line by Line Meaning

Thunderous overture, roll over ter(tar) like Ben Hur
Starting with a powerful entrance, I dominate and crush my competition like the chariot race scene in the movie Ben Hur

I'm your mentor, so who you gon' send for, ten four I read you
As your mentor, I can predict every move you make and challenge you to send your best. Over.

Your people are over ah now cause they see through
Your followers have lost faith in you because they can see through your lies and deception

Think I'ma believe you when you speak to me?
Do you really think I will believe anything you say when you have proven to be dishonest?

You lie frequently, got me visible like I'm comin' in sequency
Your frequent lies make me more aware and alert to your actions like a sequence of events

Inside what your skin hide, end floss intent I
I can see through your façade and know your true intentions

Send guys wid limbs tied bipolar tape recorder disorder
My team will take down your personnel with bipolar mental states and record the evidence for later use

Transformer performer minora lit, hit deep Torah scripts
Like a transformer, I am a skilled performer who delves deeply into the Torah, revealing hidden truths and lessons

We hard, walkin' on coals wid out my feet scarred
We are resilient, tough and can face any challenge without being scarred, much like walking on hot coals

What you been kickin' slim pickings while this beat start
While you have been providing weak material, I have been delivering strong rhymes from the start of this beat

The moral, I make quarrels hot like fire coral
My point is that I can ignite arguments and make them more heated, like the venomous coral species

One strike to ya right pectoral will numb ya spine like?
A single strike to your right chest muscle will leave you paralyzed with spine-numbing pain

Storm through portals wid ravenous baboons
I come through strong and fierce with my team of energetic and hungry associates, much like a pack of baboons

Stab and gouge your phalimus wid a spoon
I will hurt and wound you in unimaginable ways, like stabbing and carving your body with a mere spoon

Leave you lost like, rudderless boats upon the Ganges
I will leave you adrift and directionless like a boat without a rudder in the Indian river Ganges

Slam these microphones and bite the bones like hard candy
I will crush these microphones with my force and consume my competition like one would eat hard candy

Cause ya family's thin, like the atmosphere ontop of the Andes
Your family is weak and lacks substance, much like the thin atmosphere found on top of the Andean Mountains

I charge head first, like Ramses
I approach situations and obstacles fearlessly, much like the charging style of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramses

Damn he's inhuman, the pentium processor professor
People may consider me superhuman or inhuman, a master of my craft like a computer processor professor

If you're the aggressor I make it dope, black and deck ya
If you initiate violence, I will creatively and skillfully take you down and subdue you

Rhyme explosive detonated the melodious pitch
My rhymes are explosive and powerful, creating a beautiful and harmonious sound

Wid ya cries infinite like a Mobius trip
Your screams and cries will seem endless and cyclical, like a never-ending Mobius strip

I beat ya head, 'til it's softer than a piece of bread
I will repeatedly strike your head until it is completely soft and malleable, like a piece of bread

Or playdough you'll see stars like Galileo
I will make you see stars like Galileo did through his telescope while molding and shaping your body like playdough

I take a shot at your staff that rips their body in half
I will attack even your loyal followers with deadly force, inflicting injury or death

I'm so dope your radio wants my audiograph
My rhymes and music are so exceptional that even the radio wants to capture and preserve a record of them

More drive deliveries like midwives master deliveries
I have more energy and drive to deliver rhymes and music than even the most experienced midwives have in delivering babies

Rhythmically ride limber, mind bender sent to command the whores
I move and flow smoothly and with ease, able to control even those who resist me through my powerful mental influence

Chop a flaw under your neck wid the mic chord bow to the lord
I will slice and expose your weakness and vulnerability with the mic cord, causing you to submit and bow to a higher power

Wild like a cyborg and down for the cause
I am fierce and savage like a cyborg and willing to fight for what I believe in

Cause the cause of the world's flaws are ours-a
We as a society are responsible for the flaws and imperfections in the world

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