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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
War Of The Masses
Virtuoso Lyrics
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[Del]
You wan lock horns, just cause you got scorned
Wanna get your plot on? D got forms of
Warm receptions, important perceptions
So foreign projections in the projects, keep me
Protected, cause secret objections we greet with
Deception, we eat ya' for breakfast complete the
Suggestion, defeating oppression the weak will retreat
With a weapon, if the walls will cease
Then I'm all for peace, that's my core belief
So why would I wanna war and beef, I don't need more to eat
So I don't horde the meat, the lure of the streets
Is sure to keep, weak motherfuckers trying ta beat
Motherfuckers I, seek and disrupt the frame of mind
That's corrupted, skim haters of they grim nature
Strugglin' to get paper while they spit vapor.....
[Hook]
Famous facists aiming plane crashes
Insane clashes, the war of the masses
Caskets, cremated to ashes
In this disastrous, world war of the masses
Remain passive or aim and blast it
The past is, gone it's the war of the masses
[Virt]
As we checking out of the second millenium
Hear the reckoning beckoning
Prefects are involved in religious lecturing
Infecting in the peoples mind, evil festering
Questioning they lessons and they ride on you like
An equestrian, psychotic off anti-biotics
And chemical bi-products the medicals try on us
I promise that every word is a comet
A bom for the congress, who claim to see beyond Nostradamus
You can rely on bibles if you need a guide to
Provide you with vital knowledge thats born inside you
My haiku typhoon remind you
False idols blind you, crucify and bind you
Why do the mass of us not see cash we lust
Half of us need dough but people slash they cut
Then pass the crust, most leave little for those after us
From ass and nut to ash and dust
[Hook]
[V:] The mercenaries we sent to retrieve the verse of aries
Cursed to carry dead weight on our backs like hearsts that bury
[D:] Jerks immersed in the worst affairs we could describe
The impact of lies on earth is scary
Business to witness, but Del and Virtch are very
Revolutionary
[V:] Immune to any torture tactics
Practice to beat the system lilke victims of an abusive family
[D:] Then who can we trust?
[V:] few if any
Confusion led me to abuse the henny
But then the music let me see that there was
Better ways to use my pennies
[D:] using various options, choosing every concoction
Cause losings an illusion I foster
Like who is your partner, he doing the cha-cha
I see through it cause I do what I got ta'
[V:] the fluid we author, for your mind shine
Lucid to oculars, and magnify the truth like binoculars
[Hook]
The song "War Of The Masses" by Virtuoso featuring Del addresses war, peace, corruption, and propaganda. The lyrics critique society's obsession with power and control, which resonates with the artists' beliefs that material wealth and power are not the keys to happiness. Del and Virtuoso describe how people are willing to go to any length to achieve these things, which leads to violence and war. The artists acknowledge the deceptive tactics of politicians and the media, who manipulate facts to justify their actions, perpetuating the cycle of violence.
Del's verse describes the aggression and violence that occur when people compete for power and control. He notes that he would rather seek peace than engage in war, which aligns with his core beliefs. Virtuoso's verse explores the power of propaganda in shaping people's perspectives and beliefs. He highlights how the education system and the media push their agendas onto people and argues that people should rely on their inner voice and intuition rather than external sources.
The hook emphasizes the brutality of war and its impact on people's lives. The lyrics state that the war of the masses is causing many deaths and destruction. The refrain urges people to take action, either by remaining passive or standing up against the corruption and propaganda.
Line by Line Meaning
You wan lock horns, just cause you got scorned
You want to start a conflict just because you feel like you've been wronged.
Wanna get your plot on? D got forms of
Are you trying to scheme a plan against me? I have ways to defend myself.
Warm receptions, important perceptions
Having a welcoming attitude and being perceptive are crucial traits.
So foreign projections in the projects, keep me Protected
Being an outsider in certain neighborhoods makes me feel like I need to take precautions to stay safe.
cause secret objections we greet with aggression
When someone secretly opposes us, we confront them fiercely.
we teach em' a lesson we breach the deception
We try to educate and set straight those who try to deceive us.
we eat ya' for breakfast complete the suggestion
We not only defeat our opposition, but we do so decisively and with finesse.
defeating oppression the weak will retreat With a weapon
When we combat oppression, those who lack strength will resort to violence.
If the walls will cease Then I'm all for peace
If the obstacles blocking peace are removed, I'm willing to pursue it.
That's my core belief So why would I wanna war and beef
I fundamentally believe in peace, so why would I ever want to engage in conflict?
I don't need more to eat So I don't horde the meat
I have enough, so I don't accumulate more than necessary.
The lure of the streets Is sure to keep, weak motherfuckers trying ta beat
The appeal of street life often draws in those who lack strength and feel the need to prove themselves.
Motherfuckers I, seek and disrupt the frame of mind That's corrupted
I aim to challenge and change the toxic mindset that plagues certain individuals.
skim haters of they grim nature Strugglin' to get paper while they spit vapor
I see through those who spew hate and negativity, attempting to make a name for themselves while they struggle financially.
Famous facists aiming plane crashes Insane clashes, the war of the masses Caskets, cremated to ashes In this disastrous, world war of the masses
Powerful, oppressive forces are causing chaos and destruction on a global scale, resulting in countless casualties.
Remain passive or aim and blast it The past is, gone it's the war of the masses
Either choose to be passive and let the chaos continue, or take action and fight back. The past is irrelevant in the current state of war.
As we checking out of the second millenium Hear the reckoning beckoning Prefects are involved in religious lecturing Infecting in the peoples mind, evil festering
As we advance past the 20th century, we're seeing the negative consequences of religious extremism and its effects on society's mindset.
Questioning they lessons and they ride on you like An equestrian, psychotic off anti-biotics
When we question the teachings of those in power, they react in a hostile and irrational way, like they're on mind-altering medication.
And chemical bi-products the medicals try on us I promise that every word is a comet
The medical industry puts harmful chemicals in our bodies, but I'm speaking truth that will spark change.
A bom for the congress, who claim to see beyond Nostradamus You can rely on bibles if you need a guide to Provide you with vital knowledge thats born inside you
My words are a bomb for the government, who claim they know more than a famous prophet. The truth can be found within oneself, not just the guidance of a religious text.
My haiku typhoon remind you False idols blind you, crucify and bind you
My poetic power reminds you of the importance of originality and staying true to oneself, while blindly following false idols can lead to oppression and restriction.
Why do the mass of us not see cash we lust Half of us need dough but people slash they cut Then pass the crust, most leave little for those after us From ass and nut to ash and dust
Most people only care about accumulating wealth and don't want to share it. This mentality leaves little for future generations and ultimately leads to death.
The mercenaries we sent to retrieve the verse of aries Cursed to carry dead weight on our backs like hearsts that bury
The soldiers we sent on a mission are weighed down by the burden of their task, as if they were carrying a coffin at a funeral.
Jerks immersed in the worst affairs we could describe The impact of lies on earth is scary
Those in power are involved in horrible deeds, and the negative effects of their lies are frightening.
Business to witness, but Del and Virtch are very Revolutionary
We're here to witness and disrupt the corrupt nature of business and society, and we're willing to start a revolution to do so.
Immune to any torture tactics Practice to beat the system like victims of an abusive family
We're strong enough to withstand any attempts to harm us, and we're actively working to dismantle the oppressive system like victims escaping an abusive household.
Then who can we trust? Few if any Confusion led me to abuse the henny But then the music let me see that there was Better ways to use my pennies
We struggle to trust anyone, and it leads to seeking temporary escapes like drinking. However, music can remind us of better ways to spend our time and resources.
Using various options, choosing every concoction Cause losings an illusion I foster Like who is your partner, he doing the cha-cha I see through it cause I do what I got ta'
We're willing to try any method and concoction, and we don't believe in losing. We can see through the deceit of others because we're focused on our own goals.
the fluid we author, for your mind shine Lucid to oculars, and magnify the truth like binoculars
Our words flow like water, bringing clarity to your mind and providing insight that enhances your perception of the truth.
Contributed by Wyatt S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.