July 1st, 2014

Experience The Culture.

Duration 4:38
Produced by !llmind
Performance by Rahzel M. Brown, Jr.
Mixed & Mastered by Sneaky Beans 

The Culture (Explicit)

Rahzel links up with The VAMP to reflect upon his Grammy aspirations before The Culture EP drops.

Produced by: The VAMP

Music by: Raleigh

Additional Vocals by: XIII

Engineered by: Lehkz

Lyrics:

It's god 1st, then it's family. Then it's money, rest in paradise to cousin Manny.
Wanted Granny to live to see me get a Grammy,
and she didn't so these critics got awards to hand me.
It'd be nice to be recognized for your passions.
I'm feeling incomplete, like a picture without a caption.
In 1999, The Roots won their first plaque
It was around the same time I became a verbal assassin.
So I, got up off my ass. I had to follow through.
I'm not a Harvard student – just got the heart to do it.
My father showed me and my brothers we could all do it,
Once we seen that Gramophone on his wall unit.
Living room like a habitat of platinum plaques,
I'll take a trophy right there, and a plaque to match.
Some people said I wouldn't make it, and just for that
I'm winning two back-to-back (that's a fact)
 
It's a celebration, for everybody that’s been patiently waiting
But, Ain't got no Grammy for now, just motivation – to keep grinding
Instead of rapping for a chain, the fortune AND fame
I do it cuz these rap genes pumping through my veins
But, ain't got no Grammy for now, just motivation – to keep grinding
 
Out in LA, Out in LA
On the red carpet, ain't nothing you could tell me.
Did it for the culture, never did it for the accolades
Spent the week on sunset, and never came back the same
I'm like my father but I'm half his age
A young Nas in his classic days
Ready to crash a stage
They judge our work only half engaged
Then criticize but, never show face like Masquerade
Hating the hardest but regardless man they gonna see us
Making us the target - they don't like us but they wanna be us
I used to want ADIDAS
Now I Just want to be a leader amongst leaders
Rest In Peace to Aaliyah
On god, I try not to make it a thing
But what good are statistics without a ring?
Stay aware of the energy that you bring
from now on, don't call me a nigga, call me a King 

It's a celebration, for everybody that’s been patiently hating
But, Ain't got no Grammy for now, just motivation – to keep grinding
Instead of rapping for a chain, the fortune AND fame
I do it cuz these rap genes pumping through my veins
But, ain't got no Grammy for now, just motivation – to keep grinding


Uh uh...keep grinding...

...keep grinding...uh huh

...keep...grinding...

:: keep grinding::

No Grammy

After releasing the incredibly well-recieved visual for the !llmind-produced single "The Culture", Rahzel Jr. has made a return with a new offering from his forthcoming EP of the same name titled, "The Rise". The single serves as thought-provoking tale of how to sustain and balance hip-hop's cultural values, while having fun and staying timeless. With lyrical content streamlining from "The Culture" to "The Rise", Rahzel Jr. takes it one step further with the production and vocal assistance of Sneaky Beanz. Rahzel and Sneaky call for the community to unify, defy the position and "rise above" our challenges as a people, as a culture, and as a generation.

"This record serves as a powerful uplifting message in light of current events surrounding knowledge of self, taking ownership of our own destiny, the police issues in our society, and the historical systematic oppression that continues to affect our communities today." - Rahzel Jr. 

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The Rise (feat. Sneaky Beanz)

The Culture EP

Deluxe Edition via iTunes May 5th

The Culture EP

Deluxe Edition via iTunes May 15th

Memories (feat. Sneaky Beanz)

Almost There 
Produced By Sneaky Beanz
Lyrics and Vocals by Rahzel Jr. & XIII
Album: The Culture: B Side

Almost There (feat. XIII)

Renegade (Produced by Sneaky Beanz)

Genre: Hip Hop

Artist: Rahzel Jr.

Song Title: False Idols

Lyrics by: Rahzel M Brown, Jr., Evin Bangs

Backgrounds: XIII

Mixed: Sneaky Beanz

Music by: The Vamp

Produced by: The Vamp

Publisher: Rahzel Brown Music DBA The Culture, LLC. (ASCAP)

Label: The Culture

Length: 4:07

Email: info@uplifttheculture.com

The Culture: B-Side

False Idols

Rahzel Jr. feat. Vaughn - All Over The World  (Produced By Amadeus x Trilogy)

Church [Prod. Knowaru]

ASCAP

RAHZEL M BROWN JR

VAUGHN

SKY HEAVENS


THE VAMP

OVERCOME [PROD. THE VAMP]

Stimulus Package

Sing About Me, Where I'm From

Musical influences consist of NaS, Lupe Fiasco, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Tupac, The Roots,  and Stevie Wonder. 


Nickname: Rahz • 

Birth Origin: Bronx Raised: Westchester, New York. 

I’ve grown up witnessing some of the greatest moments in Hip Hop culture, firsthand and am honored to be a contributor. I’ve performed in various cities and prestigious venues such as SOBs, SXSW, and Carnegie Hall. I also mentor fellow musicians and youth on financial literacy with TEDx collaborating seminars. Take a ride with me on this journey...

Rahzel Jr.

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