The X-Ecutioners have worked with many famous artists on Built From Scratch and Revolutions and are highly respected in hip-hop for their turntable skills. They are famous for beat juggling which is a well known DJ-ing technique.
The X-Ecutioners contributed to a remix of Run-DMC's King of Rock on the Harmonix game Amplitude.
In 2005, the X-Ecutioners released a collaboration album with Mike Patton, the former lead singer of Faith No More. Entitled "Joint Special Operations Task Force" and credited to General Patton vs. The X-Ecutioners, the album received significant critical acclaim.
Artists that have worked with The X-Ecutioners are as follows:
Aasim, Anikke, Black Thought, Cypress Hill, Dead Prez, DJ Premier, Everlast, Fat Joe, Ghostface Killah, Kool G Rap, Large Professor, Linkin Park, Mike Patton, M.O.P, Pharoahe Monch, Rock Marcy, Rob Zombie, Saigon, Sean Daley, Start Trouble, Trife, Wayne Static, Xzibit
It's Going Down
X-Ecutioners Lyrics
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Wa-wa-watch them flee, hip-hop heads
"And you do it like this"
(It's goin' down) it's goin' down
(It's goin' down) it's goin' down
(It's goin' down) it's goin' down
(It's goin' down)
It's goin' down
The rhythm projects 'round the next sound
Reflects the complex hybrid dialect now
Detect the mesh of many elements compressed down
The meltin' pot of a super-futuresque style
The combination of a vocal caress
With lungs that gasp for breath from emotional stress
With special effects and a distorted collage
Carefully lodged between beats of rhythmic barrage
It's goin' down
A logical progression on the timeline
The separation narrowed down to a fine line
To blur the edges so they blend together properly
Take you on an audible odyssey, now
It's goin' down
A logical progression on the timeline
The separation narrowed down to a fine line
To blur the edges so they blend together properly
Take you on an audible odyssey, now
It's goin' down, put it out for the world to see
LP and X-Men to the 10th degree
(It's goin' down) nobody in the world is safe
When we melt down the wax in your record crate
(It's goin' down) put it out for the world to see
LP and X-Men to the 10th degree
(It's goin' down) nobody in the world is safe
When we melt down the wax in your record crate
(It's goin' down)
"Put it on"
"I said it goes like this"
"And you do it like this"
It's goin' down
Once again it is
Composed sentences all together venomous
The four elements of natural force
Projected daily through the sound of the source
Everybody on board as we blend the sword with the pen
The mightiest of weapons swingin' right from the chin
The elevate of mental states long gone with the wind
To defend men for shoddy imitation pretends
It's goin' down
Style assimilation, readily
Trekkin' through the weaponry of a pure pedigree
Cleverly seein' through whatever is ahead of me
Whatever the weather be, we're advancin' steadily
It's goin' down to sub-terrestrial hot
I rhyme regiment that's callin' the shots
Execution of collaborative plots
Ready to bring the separation of style to a stop
It's goin' down
A logical progression on the timeline
The separation narrowed down to a fine line
To blur the edges so they blend together properly
Take you on an audible odyssey, now
It's goin' down, put it out for the world to see
LP and X-Men to the 10th degree
(It's goin' down) nobody in the world is safe
When we melt down the wax in your record crate
(It's goin' down) put it out for the world to see
LP and X-Men to the 10th degree
(It's goin' down) nobody in the world is safe
When we melt down the wax in your record crate
"X-men 'bout to blast off world wide"
"X-men 'bout to blast off world wide"
"And you do it like this"
"'Bout to blast off world wide"
It's goin' down, put it out for the world to see
LP and X-Men to the 10th degree
(It's goin' down) nobody in the world is safe
When we melt down the wax in your record crate
(It's goin' down) put it out for the world to see
LP and X-Men to the 10th degree
(It's goin' down) nobody in the world is safe
When we melt down the wax in your record crate
(It's goin' down) it's goin' down
(It's goin' down) it's goin' down
(It's goin' down) it's goin' down
(It's goin' down)
(It's goin' down)
"Put it on, and it goes like this"
(It's goin' down)
"And you do it like this"
(It's goin' down)
"So put it on, and it goes like this"
(It's goin' down)
"And you do it like this"
"Like this"
"Like this"
"Like this"
"Like this"
"Like this"
"Like this"
"Like this"
The lyrics to “It's Goin Down” by X-Ecutioners ft Mike Shinoda & Mr Hahn tell a story of a confrontation between the singer and an unknown group of people who are threatening them. They are considering whether it's worth it to fight back or not. The song's chorus is an urgent warning that the situation is escalating and "it's going down." The verses are a call to action, encouraging the listener to stand up for themselves and to use the combination of vocal and musical elements to make their voice heard.
The song's title refers to the idea that something big and intense is about to happen, and that the rhythms and beats of the music itself are signaling this event. The lyrics themselves are filled with references to the power of music to communicate, to inspire, and to help people from different backgrounds and cultures come together. The X-Ecutioners themselves were known for their innovative use of turntables and other instruments to create complex and layered soundscapes that defied easy categorization.
At its core, "It's Goin Down" is a statement of intent, a declaration that the singer is ready and willing to fight for what they believe in. The song's fast-paced beats and urgent lyrics are meant to inspire listeners to take action as well, to find their own voice and use it to make a difference in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I knew I was being threatened
I was aware of the danger around me
Do you think it's worth holding out'
Is it worth resisting despite the threat
I mean I've heard some pretty ugly things about those guys
I've heard some terrible stories about them
Watch them flee, watch them flee
Observe them running away from us
Rap up
It's time to begin rapping
Hip-Hop hits
Expect some great Hip-Hop tracks
And you do it like this
Follow my lead and do it like me
It's going down
Something big is happening
The rhythm projects 'round the next sound
The beat carries on to the next level
Reflects the complex hybrid dialect now
Reflects the diverse fusion of sounds now
Detect the mesh of many elements compressed down
Notice the mix of different sounds now compacted
The melting pot of a super-futureesque style
A blend of futuristic Hip-Hop style
The combination of a vocal caress
The singer's voice blended perfectly
With lungs that gasp for breath
Despite emotional stress, the singer persists
From emotional stress
From the singer's emotional strain
With special effects
With added electronic sound effects
And a distorted collage
An intentionally disordered mix of sounds
Carefully lodged between beats of rhythmic barrage
Perfectly placed amidst the rhythmic flood
The logical progression on a the time line
A sensible development over time
The separation narrowed down to a fine line
The differences between styles are now subtle
To blur the edges so they blend together properly
To smooth out differences and flow perfectly
Take you on an audible odyssey
A sonic journey that will captivate you
Once again it is
It's happened before
Composed sentences all together venomous
Each line filled with anger and intensity
The four elements of natural force
Referring to the basics of Hip-Hop: MCing, DJing, graffiti, and breakdancing
Projected daily through the sound of the source
Every day, the sound of Hip-Hop is heard everywhere
Everybody on board with this blend
Everyone is embracing this musical fusion
The sword with the pen
The power of words
The mightiest is the weapons
Words are the strongest weapons
Swinging right from the chin
Directly from the heart
The elevate of mental states
The impact on our minds
Long gone with the wind
Left behind and forgotten
To defend men for shoddy imitation pretends
Supporting those who create cheap imitations
Stalence emulation readily
Emerging clear above all imitators
Trekking through the weaponry
Navigating through the powerful sound
Of the pure pedigree
Of the authentic Hip-Hop genealogy
Cleverly seeing through whatever is ahead of me
Perceptively intelligence and seeing ahead
Whatever the weather be
No matter what the circumstances may be
We invent the steadily
We're consistently developing
It's going down to sub-terrestrial high
It's descending to an unknown, subterranean level
I rhyme regiment that's calling the shots
The power of the written and spoken word is in charge
Execution of collaborative plots
The joining of creative forces and ideas
Ready to bring the separation of style to a stop
Preparing to merge different styles into one cohesive sound
Yo it's request only *scratches*
This is a sought-after track only DJs have access to
It's built from scratch
It was created from the ground up
Album in stores soon
A new album will be available in the near future
'Bout to blast off world wide
Ready to launch globally
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Missing Link Music, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alvin Joiner, Joseph Hahn, Melvin Charles Bradford, Mike Shinoda
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nakulsharma96
Who's listening to this masterpiece in 2023?
@neonnerd1364
I didn't even know this song existed and I grew up on Linkin park and static x lol.
@andrewcole4255
@@neonnerd1364 same. 😂
@aidankearney67
Guess i am
@brainfarts1473
Daily playlist jam to this day
@Love-not-hate-no-discriminate
Me
@reaeper97
the good ol' days.. when hip-hop, rap, and metal were friends!!! i miss those times..
@saidazizov1338
тцрцрп
@siky182
I couldn't agree more John Doe!
@kroywenn5306
John Doe true that