Flava Matikz and I originally recorded this song I think back in 2003-2004? I just remember we were living in LA (Glendale, CA - to be exact).  We were experimenting with a lot of different sounds, flows, styles and accents. It was always one of my favorite #HiddenGems buried in our #Q-Lab. I always wanted to put this song out, we just never had the right project for it, St. Patrick's Day is here so dance a jig and get down to this bloody song! Ha 

Song Credits:
Title: The Phoenix
Artist: Knowa Lazarus of Q-York 
Produced by: Flava Matikz of Q-York
Lyrics written by: Knowa Lazarus of Q-York
Album: Hidden Gems

The Phoenix [Produced by: Flava Matikz of Q-York]

When I was recently in Los Angeles, I had the chance to reconnect with my soul brotha Konfushuz Mindz, he was one of the first cats to encourage us to move out to the West Coast. He's also a very talented producer and beatmaker. He also was the producer of my first song to build a buzz in The Philippines - "Caught Up". 

When we recorded this song at his studio, he had the quote "Forgive and Forget | Micah 7:18" hanging up on the wall in the booth. I just kind of used that for inspiration. Nobody is perfect, we all have problems, but don't let that stop you from going out there in the world and doing what you gotta do. Without pain, there is no growth and living your truth is not always easy. Happiness is a choice, you might see me out there smiling, and grinding, doing my thing but behind all that are many layers of hurt invisible to the world. Make the most of every moment ya'll! Life is short....

Micah 7:18 [Produced by K Fushuz Mindz]

I think me and Flav made this track back in maybe 2005-2006? I remember just hearing the best and writing the verses right away. I remember trying to not too focus and just let everything flow, This also goes out to all the #Bitaz and #Hataz out there! ha! #Subconscious

Subconscious [Produced by: Flava Matikz of Q-York]

The chorus to this song was actually something we'd use to hype up the crowd before we perform back in the US. We released this track back in 2005 on our album "Jose Rizal". I remember we watched the movie about his life back in LA and it inspired us to create this album. Mind you this was before we ever visited the Philippines but we were truly proud to be Filipino even back then. Happy Independence Day Philippines! Another #HiddenGem for you! #Yuoy!

Also here's of us performing at the NYC Philippine Independence Day parade back in 2006! Iz a blessing to always see that we still at it. 

https://youtu.be/_VfFX3gaGWo

Filipino Anthem [Produced by Flava Matikz]

While I was in LA earlier this year for my daughter's birthday, She loves to sing and has so much personality. So, I told her to come up with her own melody and lyrics, so we can make a song together. She really loves My Little Pony, so here's what we created. I also edited a little video of our little adventures while we were together. I think she's a chip off the old block, except she's gonna be much better! I hope you guys like it. Daddy Loves you Jeqayla!

Hidden Gems

Unicorn feat. Jeqayla

Since I'm still out here in LA, I decided to release a track I did with I did with J-Ricz formerly of the Fil-Am R&B group Next Phaze. I remember watching them back in the day live,  them boyz had PIPEZ! Anyways, this one been sitting in our studio computer since 2011! It's a remix to the first song on his "MUSICPHILIAC" album, the vibe to this track is really cool.  Thanks to the brotha J-Ricz for having me spit the raps on this track. Really hope you enjoy it! #GO

Like J-Ricz pages here!
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJricz
https://soundcloud.com/jricz

Support his album "MUSICPHILIAC"
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/Jricz7

Go feat. J-Ricz

Back in the day around 2006, we received a beat CD from Kanye West's GOOD Music camp. The idea was to record demo's to the songs and shop for a record deal. It didn't work out exactly how we wanted it to, but I believe we made some cool songs, this is one of them. The song features Cristina B. a talented Pinay singer / songwriter from Oklahoma. =) 

Check out Cristina B. here:
https://www.facebook.com/ladyscientist1111

"Hey, Hey, Hey"
Knowa Lazarus of Q-York feat. Cristina B.
Lyrics by Knowa Lazarus of Q-York, Cristina B.
Beats by GOOD Music
Produced by Q-York Edutainment
Mixed and Mastered by T.H.E Menace & Flava Matikz of Q-York
Recorded at the Q-LAboratory

Hey, Hey, Hey feat. Cristina B. [Produced by GOOD Music]

Music is my therapy and is also sort of like a photograph of my mindstate at any given moment.  I heard this beat on soundcloud and it spoke to me, so I had to hit up the producer. It was a blessing she let me rock to it! Also a big shout out to my brotha Jan Varga aka DJ Artistry  for hooking up the mixing and mastering! I'll let the music speak for itself on this one. Hope you can take the time to listen. Salamatikz!

"Soldier In The Field"
Knowa Lazarus of Q-York
Lyrics by Knowa Lazarus of Q-York
Beats by Koo Grr | https://soundcloud.com/koogrr
Mixed and Mastered by Jan Vargas | www.noeticrecordings.com
Recorded at the KLab

Soldier In The Field [Produced by Koo Grr]

#RestInPeace #InLovingMemory of my Lola who we all called Nanay Naty. Through her heart, wisdom, strength and tough love she gave us the mindset to survive, thrive and fight against all the odds for what we love. 

Before she passed, she would talk of coming with me to The Philippines. She always believed in me and always told me I can do anything in this world. She is one of the reasons I've come this far. I love you po Nanay, you are in a better place now. I know you are watching over me and all of us. 

Thank you Uncle Willie for making this video. Thanks to my brotha from anotha motha Flava Matikz for working on the song with me. 

To my family, I love you all!

Watch the video slide show here:
https://youtu.be/69QaipYXpQ4

This Love [Produced by: Flava Matikz of Q-York]

Growing up, I always loved those old soulful songs one of them being "Hotel California" by the Eagles. We used to listen to it all the time while driving on road trips, we fell in love with that song so we decided to sample it and make our own song with it. This is actually the second version of the song we did in 2007  The released on our album / mixtape "Step Ya Game Up Rapper Vol. 2". 

The lyrics were just written out of frustration while I was in college. I didn't know what to do being Pinoy MC in NYC. Who'd of know we'd get to where we are now and still so much more to come! Thank you to our brother #JohnnyD for connecting us with the super-talented singer-songwriter VU! 

This is another #HiddenGem

Step Ya Game Up Rapper Vol. 2

Let It All Out feat. Vu [Produced by Flava Matikz of Q-York]

This was track #14 on our album Q.S.A. which we released in 2004. I I think this is so relevant to finish off 2016 being that the hustle don't stop and it's crazy how 12 years later we still at it! Q.S.A. was the last album where I cursed in my lyrics. As hard as we went at it in 2004, we plan on taking it even further in 2017. Shout outs to the OG DJ / Beatmaker T.H.E Menace for lacing the track, Christopher Hill for the silky smooth vocals and Fahim for bringing that Brooklyn on the track!

Never stop growing but always know where you came from.  This is 2016's final #HiddenGem.... (To Be Continued)

Everyday (It's Alrite) feat. Christopher Hill, Fahim [Produced by T.H.E Menace]

A Voiceover for corporate project. 

http://mftgroup.com.ph/

MFT Group - Angel's Night

A voice over for our video production company "Neu Breed Media".

Neu Breed Media Reel [Score by: Flava Matikz of Q-York]

Pinoyz Makin' Noize - C-Tru

A multi-award winning MC, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, educator and social artist. 20+ years of experience in the music industry. Knowa Lazarus is 1/2 of the musical Super Duo known as "Q-YORK", the official MC of the FIBA 3X3 Tournament all throughout Asia. Knowa also teaches the art of rap and MC'ing, songwriting and works with artists to help develop their talents. (PM for inquiries/rates)

Knowa Lazarus of Q-York

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