YNR Productions's video: Confucius MC War Peace Official Video

Confucius MC 'War & Peace' (W.Carabine-Glean, C.Cocheteau) Produced by Keor Meteor Mixed by Chemo Mastered by Walter Coelho Photography by Honey JD Design by Bee Graphics ‘War & Peace’: a dual concept that has been intrinsically woven into the human psyche since time began. Part universal constant, part universal desire. As we rumble ever closer to the release of Confucius MC’s forthcoming album ‘Somewhere’, the London wordsmith continues to build the anticipation with the unveiling of the second single from the project. In contrast to ‘Lanterns’, which served as the lead single, ‘War & Peace’ is a solo affair that gives us an undiluted burst of Con’s full force on the mic. Scratch below the surface of his laid-back flow to reveal the stream-of-consciousness style lyricism and intricately structured bars, that have become his rap calling cards. Lyrically the track is a fine blend of reflective insights - “Simple lives in a tangled web / We tend to simplify and take gambles less” - and good old-fashioned battle cries - “You ain’t a rapper you just chat a lot / I been through your catalogue / You like to take pictures in your hat a lot”, successfully perpetuating the duality of the title. Once again, it’s Con’s regular creative sparring partner, Keor Meteor, on production duties. Woozy horns make up the driving force of the beat, which achieves a cautiously triumphant feel, giving the perception of victory on the battle-field. Punchy but refined; energised but focused - the perfect companion for Confucius MC’s philosophical flow. Cited by Kae Tempest as "a huge influence on my life, my character and my rhyme-style", Confucius MC has been carving his own echelon in the UK hip-hop landscape alongside running creative workshops for young people in his community. A top tier collaborator, Con earned rave reviews as one half of Old Paradice with Blah Records producer Morriarchi and featured heavily on Jehst's 'Billy Green is Dead' LP and 2019 single 'Autumn Nights'. War and peace Maybe somewhere in between Rarely seen Living somewhere in a dream Of a real place Live from the land of magicians That know how to distract a man with precision Long may I extract my plan through the rhythm The wise stood beside the man who was driven Like march on until the last song is written Any wrong he did before he pass on Please forgive him Simple lives in a tangled web We tend to simplify and take gambles less Every day’s a close shave but the angles stretch Placing pennies in the pots that the banks collect We sign over shit willingly Chillingly selling ourselves Working our bodies ‘til were empty For a measure of wealth I pour a double Vanny Ginger ale Raise a toast It's the sage Who protected the scroll Like the ninja’s tale You ain't a rapper You just chat a lot I been through your catalogue You like to take pictures in your hat a lot My clique is analogue Playing the outboard synth Stepped up inside the lab And ain’t been outdoors since Making it vivid for the uninitiated With a visit He grips it Throw the Stardawg in the Rizla Then he twists it Happy clients Some kind of happy science Listen for the voice of reason But that's been silenced Loud mouths taking up precious airwaves I used to pull my book of rhymes out and bless the staircase Pierce a hole in my Vimto Alone in the ink yo Rolling Downloading my info A lot of guys can't quite grasp it Recite vastness To beats known as the arsonist Just a bunch of missing parts that fit Aiming at a target split two ways It's hard to hit New shades enhancing shit Caught in the moon rays It's the enchanted grip Rappers slinging out slanted spit I want no parts in it FOLLOW YNR: https://twitter.com/YNRProductions https://facebook.com/YNRProductions https://instagram.com/YNRProductions FOLLOW CONFUCIUS MC: https://twitter.com/confuciusmc https://facebook.com/confuciusmc.uk https://instagram.com/confuciusmc OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.ynr-productions.co.uk YNR082. P & C YNR PRODUCTIONS 2021.