“The version They Tried to Bury- Mic in the Rubble” is a ciphered anthem of survival, refusal, and sonic reclamation. It’s about the voice that wasn’t silenced—the version they tried to bury but couldn’t. The lyric positions the microphone as a symbol of resistance rising from destruction: not polished, not pristine, but embedded in the debris of historical betrayal and imperial distortion.
Here’s the core narrative:
🔥 The Rubble: Represents the aftermath of deceit—broken treaties, erased testimonies, and silenced truths. It’s the physical and symbolic residue of colonial mandates, propaganda, and systemic violence.
🎙️ The Mic: Emerges from that rubble as a tool of reclamation. It’s not just for speech—it’s for indictment, coded critique, and ancestral echo. The lyric suggests that even when the world collapses, the cipher survives.
🧠 The Message: You can bury the archive, distort the optics, and pave over the truth—but the voice will rise. The mic in the rubble isn’t just a metaphor—it’s a refusal to let silence win.

The version They Tried to Bury - Mic in the Rubble #Hip Hop Cipher

Joseph Alla AKA "SOS Sound Of Starlings "is a visionary artist whose work bridges sonic innovation and emotional depth. Blending Dancehall, Afrobeat, and R&B with bilingual lyricism, his music explores the tension between silence and sound, public grace and private grit. With a keen eye for symbolism and a commitment to amplifying overlooked voices, Alla crafts immersive experiences that resonate across cultures. His latest project, Behind Closed Doors / Detrás de Puertas Cerradas, is a testament to his ability to turn vulnerability into power and storytelling into resistance.

The version They Tried to Bury - Mic in the Rubble #Hip Hop Cipher

SOS (Sound Of Starlings)