There are 8 known artists named Z:

1) Z (Japan) -
Experimental ja… Read Full Bio ↴There are 8 known artists named Z:

1) Z (Japan) -
Experimental jazz-rock outfit with one album release "Mikabe" in 2006, formed by ex-members of bands like 100 lots and there is a light that never goes out.

Current lineup is:
魚頭圭 (Uozu Kei) (guitars,voice,contrabass,drums)
根本歩 (Nemoto Ayumu) (drums)
山田高広 (Yamada Takahiro) (bass,alto sax)
根本潤 (Nemoto Jun) (vocals,tenor sax,soprano sax,alto sax,flute)

Z was formed from the ashes of legendary Japanese punk band There Is A Light That Never Goes Out who enjoyed international acclaim for their 2000 album “IE” (Dim Mak). When brothers Jun and Ayumu Nemoto (drums) and Kei Uozu (guitar, wood bass) decided to split the band in 2002 they shifted their focus to jazz; Jun exchanged electric guitar for saxophones but traded none of the abrasiveness of their previous incarnation.

Drafting in Takahiro Yamada on bass in 2003, Z was born. The band swiftly set about establishing itself a reputation as one of the underground scene’s most compelling live acts. Support slots with the likes of Keiji Haino, Lungfish, The Evens and Medications followed and they even found themselves playing with Damo Suzuki along the way. Often augmenting their line-up with additional drummers and guitarists, Z gigs are always intense but never predictable.

In March 2006 the band released its debut album “Mikabe” on their own Grok Plastique imprint in Japan to critical acclaim. With its first pressing almost sold out, “Mikabe” has already sent shock waves around the Japanese underground with its combination of free-form jazz and explosive intensity. Its six tracks feature singer and multi-instrumentalist Jun Nemoto delivering an impassioned, caustic take on Japanese society over a cacophony that grooves menacingly. If Pharoah Sanders had jammed with late-period Black Flag it may have sounded like this.

2) Z : An upcoming independent hip-hop artist from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Artist and Co-founder of "dispossessed.Records". Inspirations include Blu, Slug, Jay-Z, Erykah Badu, and Paul Thompson. dispossessedrecords.bandcamp.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dispossessed-Records/196914790354373

3) Z (USA) aka AZDZ or AZ/DZ: a band of Ahmet & Dweezil Zappa both being sons of the late Frank Zappa @ http://zappa.com/dweezil & http://members.tripod.com/azdz . Members inclluded Frank Zappa alumni Mike Keneally and Terry Bozzio.

4) Z (Belgium) aka Marcel Vanthilt (former member of the now defunct outfit Arbeid Adelt!) & his band @ http://houbi.com/belpop/groups/arbeidadelt.htm & http://www.vacature.com/scripts/indexpage.asp?headingID=4546 . Z’s only release so far: “MENSENZIJNERTEVEELAAN” (2004)

5) Psy Trance on VA compliation TIP 3D with the track Uncle Mavis

6) Z A noisecore band most famous for their record "Violence Action"

7) German New Wave band from Berlin, who released two albums, "In Berlin" in 1980 and "Die Blaue Zone" in 1982. Their first and most successful single, "Legalize Erdbeereis", is also included in the first record.

8) Z is an alias of Naoki Maeda, composer of the vast majority of "Konami Original" songs appearing in Bemani games (Dance Dance Revolution, Beatmania, etc). Z's only song is MAXX UNLIMITED

Evil
Z Lyrics

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Dear God, I wonder, can you save me?
Illuminati want my mind, soul and my body
Dear God, I wonder, can you save me?
Secret society, tryna keep they eye on me
Dear God, I wonder, can you save me?
Illuminati want my mind, soul and my body
Dear God, I wonder, can you save me?
I can't die, I can't die, I can't die

This shit is wicked on these mean streets
None of my friends speak, we all tryna win
But then again, maybe it's for the best though
'Cause when they're sayin' too much
You know they're tryna get you touched
Whoever said illegal was the easy way out
Couldn't understand the mechanics
And the workings of the underworld, granted
Nine-to-five is how you survive, I ain't tryna survive
I'm tryna live it to the limit and love it a lot
Life ills poisoned my body, I used to say fuck mic skills
I never prayed to God, I prayed to Gotti
That's right, it's wicked, that's life, I live it
Ain't askin' for forgiveness for my sins, ends
I break bread with the late heads
Pickin' their brains for angles on all the evils that the game'll do
It gets dangerous, money and power is changin' us
And now we're lethal, infected with D'evils

Dear God, I wonder, can you save me?
Illuminati want my mind, soul and my body
Dear God, I wonder, can you save me?
Secret society, tryna keep they eye on me
Dear God, I wonder, can you save me?
Illuminati want my mind, soul and my body
Dear God, I wonder, can you save me?
I can't die, I can't die, I can't die

We used to fight for building blocks
Now we fight for blocks with buildings that make a killin'
The closest of friends when we first started
But grew apart as the money grew and soon grew black-hearted
Thinkin' back when we first learned to use rubbers
He never learned, so in turn I'm kidnappin' his baby's mother
My hand around her collar, feedin' her cheese
She said the taste of dollars was shitty, so I fed her fifties
About his whereabouts I wasn't convinced
I kept feedin' her money 'til her shit started to make sense
Who could ever foresee?
We used to stay up all night at slumber parties
Now I'm tryna rock his bitch to sleep
All the years we were real close
Now I see his fears through her tears
Know she's wishin' we were still close
Don't cry, it is to be, in time
I'll take away your miseries and make it mine, D'evils

Dear God, I wonder, can you save me?
Illuminati want my mind, soul and my body
Dear God, I wonder, can you save me?
Secret society, tryna keep they eye on me
Dear God, I wonder, can you save me?
Illuminati want my mind, soul and my body
Dear God, I wonder, can you save me?
I can't die, I can't die, I can't die

Yeah, my flesh no nigga could test, my soul is possessed
By D'evils in the form of diamonds and Lexuses
The Exorcist got me doin' sticks
Like, "Homie, you don't know me but the whole world owe me, strip!"
Was thought to be a pleasant guy all my fuckin' life
So now I'm down for whatever, ain't nothin' nice
Throughout my junior high years it was all friendly
But now this higher learning got the Remy in me
Liquor's invaded my kidneys
Got me ready to lick off, Momma, forgive me
I can't be held accountable, D'evils beatin' me down, boo
Got me runnin' with guys, makin' G's, tellin' lies that sound true
Come test me, I never cower
For the love of money, son, I'm givin' lead showers
Stop screamin', you know the demon said it's best to die
And even if Jehovah witness, bet he'll never testify, D'evils

Dear God, I wonder, can you save me?
I can't die, I can't die, I can't die

Overall Meaning

The song "D'Evils" by Jay-Z, now popularly known as simply "Evil," is a song that explores the depths of darkness and the dangers of the world. It's about the struggle to maintain goodness and morality in the face of the wickedness that surrounds us. The lyrics indicate that the singer is a victim of the Illuminati, a secret organization that has laid claim to his mind, soul, and body. The singer is painfully aware of their presence and is desperate to save himself, although he admits he can't die.

The opening line, "Dear God, I wonder, can you save me?," sets the tone, as it immediately evokes a deep sense of vulnerability and helplessness. The singer is aware that he is being watched by the Illuminati and fears for his life. He acknowledges that he is caught in a dangerous game, where power and money reign supreme. The line "Ain't asking for forgiveness for my sins, ends" suggests the inevitability of the situation, as if being in the world necessarily involves engaging in sinful activities.

As the singer delves deeper into his experiences, he reveals a world of violence, betrayal, and greed. He and his friends used to fight for building blocks, but now they fight for blocks with buildings that make a killing. This shift speaks to the way money can come to dominate all relationships and values. The singer is a veteran of this transformation, having learned to navigate the underworld, where everyone has to eat and survive.

There is a sense of melancholy and regret that underlies the song's characters and themes, as though the singer is looking back on his life with a combination of horror and nostalgia. He has seen and done things that he wishes he hadn't, but he can't escape his life of violence and deceit. The constant refrain of "I can't die" speaks to the idea that once you are in this world, you can't ever really get out. The singer is trapped, a prisoner of his past and his circumstances.

Line by Line Meaning

Dear God, I wonder, can you save me?
Asking for God's help in escaping the clutches of evil forces

Illuminati want my mind, soul and my body
Feeling that a secret society is trying to control every part of their being

Secret society, tryna keep they eye on me
Sensing that a group is closely watching their every move

This shit is wicked on these mean streets
Acknowledging the harsh realities of their environment

None of my friends speak, we all tryna win
In a competitive lifestyle where trust is scarce

But then again, maybe it's for the best though
Questioning whether loyalty is truly worth it

'Cause when they're sayin' too much / You know they're tryna get you touched
Realizing that talk can lead to trouble and danger

Whoever said illegal was the easy way out / Couldn't understand the mechanics / And the workings of the underworld, granted
Knowing that life of crime has its own complicated rules

Nine-to-five is how you survive, I ain't tryna survive / I'm tryna live it to the limit and love it a lot
Rejecting the conventional path of living and pursuing a more daring lifestyle

Life ills poisoned my body, I used to say fuck mic skills / I never prayed to God, I prayed to Gotti
Having negative experiences that affected their well-being and spirituality, turning to a gangster for guidance instead of God

That's right, it's wicked, that's life, I live it / Ain't askin' for forgiveness for my sins, ends
Accepting that their choices and lifestyle are wicked and unapologetically continuing to live life this way

I break bread with the late heads / Pickin' their brains for angles on all the evils that the game'll do
Associating with experienced individuals who have faced and overcome similar challenges in their life of crime

It gets dangerous, money and power is changin' us / And now we're lethal, infected with D'evils
Becoming corrupted by wealth and power, leading to dangerous and deadly actions

We used to fight for building blocks / Now we fight for blocks with buildings that make a killin'
Reflecting on childhood innocence and how it has been replaced with the pursuit of money and success

Thinkin' back when we first learned to use rubbers / He never learned, so in turn I'm kidnappin' his baby's mother / My hand around her collar, feedin' her cheese / She said the taste of dollars was shitty, so I fed her fifties / About his whereabouts I wasn't convinced / I kept feedin' her money 'til her shit started to make sense
Recalling how they took advantage of someone who lacked knowledge, manipulating them for their own gain by bribing them with money

Who could ever foresee? / We used to stay up all night at slumber parties / Now I'm tryna rock his bitch to sleep / All the years we were real close / Now I see his fears through her tears / Know she's wishin' we were still close
Expressing regret and nostalgia about the loss of a close friendship, while trying to seduce the friend's partner

Don't cry, it is to be, in time / I'll take away your miseries and make it mine, D'evils
Offering to take care of the friend's partner and help her through her difficult situation, while acknowledging their own role in causing it

Yeah, my flesh no nigga could test, my soul is possessed / By D'evils in the form of diamonds and Lexuses
Boasting about their superior physical strength, while acknowledging their spiritual corruption caused by materialism

The Exorcist got me doin' sticks / Like, 'Homie, you don't know me but the whole world owe me, strip!'
Comparing their struggle to resist materialism to being possessed by demons, while subtly threatening someone to give them their money

Was thought to be a pleasant guy all my fuckin' life / So now I'm down for whatever, ain't nothin' nice
Revealing their past persona and current transformation, showing how they are now willing to do anything

Throughout my junior high years it was all friendly / But now this higher learning got the Remy in me / Liquor's invaded my kidneys / Got me ready to lick off, Momma, forgive me
Noting how easily they fell into their current lifestyle and addiction, pondering their choices and seeking forgiveness from their mother

I can't be held accountable, D'evils beatin' me down, boo / Got me runnin' with guys, makin' G's, tellin' lies that sound true
Blaming their actions and behavior on the influence of evil, while admitting to being involved in criminal activities and deceiving others

Come test me, I never cower / For the love of money, son, I'm givin' lead showers / Stop screamin', you know the demon said it's best to die / And even if Jehovah witness, bet he'll never testify, D'evils
Challenging anyone who tries to confront them, declaring their willingness to kill for money, while referencing their belief in the power of evil over religion

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher E Martin, Shawn Carter

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