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1) Visionaries is a political hip hop group from Los Angeles, California. The group is notable for focusing on positive issues as well as the diverse ethnic origins of its members. The group formed in 1995, and have since released four full-length albums on Up Above Records. The six members of the group have collectively released over twenty solo and side projects. They have collaborated and performed with many other hip-hop artists, including Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, Common, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Dilated Peoples, De La Soul, Blackalicious, Jean Grae, Psycho Realm, Playalitical, and Jurassic 5.
2) Visionaries is a Death Metal/Progressive/Hardcore/Deathcore band from Bradenton, FL.
Blessings
Visionaries Lyrics
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Subtle, signifying sonnets
Not unlike low flying comets
Evolving to love is loving to revolve
Revolvers releasing the round revolutions
Entering earthlings, ending evolution
Decision is the devil so I choose flakiness
I refuse to exist in a life?
Futuristic flows from an unidentified flowered
(Dannu)
Fasten your heartfelt fast when I'm askin
Burned spotlights, human sized microscope
Keep the rhyme tight and dope, enough to choke
Invisible mics in a circle full of hope
The list of fist signs, the punch and quest times
Sees food for thought as lunch, what's for dinner?
Six winners plus a snack, we packed up wise
Another blessing in disguise, hip hop be our guide
The fact we push deep ground beats when we speak
Pass a test that'll vest and not cheat under heat
Well said was a spoken word, heard you rolled herb,
It's Dannu, nice to meet you, very well served
HOOK: (8 bars on the turntables)
Bless the mic, Ble-Bless the mic, Ble-Bless the mic for the god
(Lord Zen)
Locked deep within the self-consciousness lies the bad seed
When unleashed, I seep through the cracks to disturb the peace
You can't get this dope without a prescription,
Over the counter versions fell pray to addiction
Left to trail of victims from here to hell's kitchen
Needles in veins, people in chains without a conviction
Who says you're saved by the goods that you practice
So involved in the scriptures you read, you lost your head like John the
Baptist
Right side of the brain cripples you like arthritis,
Who do you know that'll rock a verse with laryngitis? (coughing
(Key Kool)
In my Caprice Classic, thoughts concoct
Tape deck broken, I got the boombox
Listenin to musical ink blots brought
By the funky president J Rocc who's sittin shot
Plot developed, from the previous night
Wake Up Show duo, Kobe Bryant on the mic
I was like it's only right for a collaboration
By consolidated members of the crew affiliations
Visionaries... Beat Junkies...
What's up to the Forest hanging out in the trees
Conglomerated musical expressions,
Times like these, I appreciate the blessings
The song "Blessings" by Visionaries features unique rhymes and wordplay from different members of the group. The first verse, performed by 2Mex, plays with the idea of evolution and revolves around his decision to avoid commitment and embrace flakiness. Dannu's verse is packed with clever lines and metaphors, including a comparison of performing to being under a microscope and turning "food for thought" into a meal. Lord Zen's verse expands on the idea of self-consciousness and the dangers of addiction, while ending with a nod to John the Baptist. Key Kool's verse is a reflection on the making of the song itself, including name-dropping other artists and expressing gratitude for the collaborations and creative opportunities shared by the group.
Line by Line Meaning
Subtle, signifying sonnets
The lyrics are understated but meaningful, like poetry
Not unlike low flying comets
The words are powerful and have a lasting impact
Evolving to love is loving to revolve
Growing and changing as a person is necessary to experience love
Revolvers releasing the round revolutions
Words have the power to spark change and revolution
Entering earthlings, ending evolution
Humanity is constantly evolving and changing
Decision is the devil so I choose flakiness
Making decisions can be difficult and lead to negative consequences, so it's better to avoid them
I refuse to exist in a life?
I don't want to just go through the motions in life anymore
Return to natural life empowered,
Going back to living in a more natural way can be empowering
Futuristic flows from an unidentified flowered
The lyrics are innovative and futuristic, coming from an unknown source
Fasten your heartfelt fast when I'm askin
Be prepared to put everything into your performance
Burned spotlights, human sized microscope
The artist is under intense scrutiny when performing
Keep the rhyme tight and dope, enough to choke
Make the lyrics powerful and memorable
Invisible mics in a circle full of hope
The artist is performing to an audience who is hopeful and engaged
The list of fist signs, the punch and quest times
The lyrics are full of impactful imagery and powerful messages
Sees food for thought as lunch, what's for dinner?
The artist is always looking for inspiration and new ideas
Six winners plus a snack, we packed up wise
The artist is surrounded by talented people who support each other
Another blessing in disguise, hip hop be our guide
Music has been a guiding force in the artists' lives
Locked deep within the self-consciousness lies the bad seed
Negative thoughts and tendencies can be buried deep within a person's mind
When unleashed, I seep through the cracks to disturb the peace
When the negative thoughts come to the surface, they can cause disruptions
You can't get this dope without a prescription,
This level of talent and skill takes dedication and hard work to achieve
Over the counter versions fell pray to addiction
There are shortcuts to success, but they often lead to negative consequences
Left to trail of victims from here to hell's kitchen
The negative consequences can be far-reaching and affect others
Who says you're saved by the goods that you practice
Just because someone claims to be good doesn't necessarily mean they are
So involved in the scriptures you read, you lost your head like John the Baptist
Being too focused on religious texts can lead to negative consequences and loss of perspective
Right side of the brain cripples you like arthritis,
Being too logical and analytical can be limiting
Who do you know that'll rock a verse with laryngitis? (coughing)
No matter how difficult the circumstances, the artist will continue to perform
In my Caprice Classic, thoughts concoct
The artist is constantly thinking and creating
Tape deck broken, I got the boombox
The artist will find a way to make music no matter what obstacles come their way
Listenin to musical ink blots brought
The artist finds inspiration in all types of music
By the funky president J Rocc who's sittin shot
J Rocc is a talented musician who inspires the artist
Plot developed, from the previous night
The artist has been working on this for a while
Wake Up Show duo, Kobe Bryant on the mic
The artist is working with other talented people to create music
I was like it's only right for a collaboration
Working with others is an important part of the artist's creative process
By consolidated members of the crew affiliations
The artist is part of a larger community of musicians
Visionaries... Beat Junkies...
The artist is giving a shoutout to their friends and collaborators
What's up to the Forest hanging out in the trees
The artist is showing appreciation for their fans
Conglomerated musical expressions,
This collaboration is bringing together many different styles and perspectives
Times like these, I appreciate the blessings
The artist is grateful for the opportunity to make music and collaborate with others
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Elementary
This is such an amazingly dope track
Samuel Poindexter
One of the freshest I had heard as a youngster ..2001 in my hip hop touring madness ...the business ..bless that mic!!
E Dub
Classic!!!! Visionaries always had the blessings!🙏
Blzzrdwzzrd
Heard this in 2002, still sounds GOLD.
El_Rompe_Costillas
Got this joint when it came out a long ass time ago!
"In my Caprice Classic...thoughts concocted...tape deck broke I got the boom box..."
keyabove
just to let you know, this is not a remix if "Blessings." this is the original version produced by JRocc of the Beat Junkies. the version included on this video is from DJ Rhettmatic's Beat Junkies Volume 2 mixtape. The scratching on the front was added by Rhettmatic for the mixtape, however, Rhett is also scratching on the chorus of the original song...
3rd Gunman
JEEZUZ this is such a West Coast Hip Hop Classic!
I can't think of one mix tape I had back in the day that didn't have this on it.
Even used to play this on Friday Night Flavas.
Asap Rocha
another blessing in the sky , hip-hop be our guide ! - Dannu
Eduardo Rodriguez
So ill it brings tears to my eyes!!
Joseph Davis
Thank you for uploading this. Memories!