Motion Pictures [Produced by Diverse]

from The Achievement Gap by Foci

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Limited Edition Framed Canvas Print of The Achievement Gap
Very few things are Black&White...

The Achievement Gap wasn't only meant to be audibly appealing but also visually engaging. The artwork, shrouded in a bit of mystery as Foci has yet to explain publicly what it all means, is now available in its entirety, for you to decipher.

Commissioned by K "Foci" Wilson with close assistance from Mario "Antiix" Gutierrez and painted by Thomas Wu, set out to create a unique vision that reflected the content of the entire album.

The image is set within a white wooden bevelled edge frame with dimensions of 27 1/4" wide and 11 1/2" height and is quite the site to behold.

You aren't just getting a piece of Foci history for your collection but you are supporting "Team Foci" as the proceeds from the sales of this Limited Edition piece will go to getting them to...

New York City, NY for the 10th Annual Underground Music Awards (bit.ly/iamfociuma VOTE NOW!)
Atlanta, GA for the A3C Convention where they are schedule to perform (Sanctioned by the Grammy's as one of the Top 12 Must Attend Festivals in the nation)
and most importantly
Getting Foci back into the studio to record his follow up to The Achievement Gap, entitled "Bittersweet Lyrically" which will be offered for free right here to you that purchased this one of a kind print!

We sincerely appreciate your support and ... more

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Signed Physical Copy w/ mystery merch item
Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album
The Achievement Gap in physical form signed by Foci

This 6 Panel DigiHub is truly a piece of art in itself.
Upon opening the CD, The commissioned painting of "The Classroom" by Thomas Wu (LAUSD Art Teacher) reveals over 40 students packed in a tiny classroom with students skin tones going progressively from light to dark.

This masterpiece speaks volumes to the actual definition of the achievement gap and is the central focus of the content on the album. A 16 picture photo collage represents each song on the album from tracks 1-15 and the last picture will resonate with those of you in education.

In true tradition the artwork includes the thank yous and credits holding down all those involved.

We'll also throw in a mystery merch item.
It could be a sticker... it could be a beanie... it could be an upcoming concert ticket.

Includes unlimited streaming of The Achievement Gap via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. ... more

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lyrics

Verse 1
I do not live for drama but they always cast me
No roll in trauma units nurses run past me
Lights Sirens Cameras and the blinding action
You can only take it whole not as a fraction
Mashing smashing at a high velocity
Crashing half empty akin to my philosophy
The rates framed by cinematography
Not down with women that focus on cosmetology
The way it looks if you've been through the half
You'd understand that there is no stopping my path
Action is called yet everyone remains silent
Quiet on the set and I’m the only one wilin'
To hear complaints and the wine of a violin
Laced with a way to raise up all the violence
Have your defenses played down to a science
Alliances built for one to defy compliance

Chorus 2x
Been through a whole lot of negative
So in my lyrics I'm supposed to let it live
"El Veterano You could only pray to learn what I know"
And what I know there may not ever be tomorrow

Verse 2
Some choices leave you in pieces taken apart and torn
I will literally take the bull by its horns
And Drag it through the mud so be forewarned
Thorns don't stop me that is word to my unborn
Scores of my pain can never be ignored
Came in the same vein for exchange of more
My music equals reels of Motion Pictures adorned
Watching my movie live can't catch the flicks in stores
Never it's not commercially accepted
And if you speak the truth you won't be selected
But I’m happy with what the reflection projected
And I’m snappin' against anyone who doesn't respect it
And I have to say that it's the rawest of intentions
I read through thoughts and will complete any sentence
Place punctuation citations must be mentioned
Just so I know it's within proper comprehension

Chorus 2x
Been through a whole lot of negative
So in my lyrics I don't let it live
"El Veterano You could only pray to learn what I know"
And what I know there may not ever be tomorrow

Verse 3
Can you still hear when a trees fall in a forest no one is near
I don't speak on much of any tribulation but it still happened
A round of applause are when the guns start clappin'
To put down a man's ovation when he's standing
In the foreground shows a red nosed clown to be laughing
Chuckling like it's a joke
But he too is trapped hiding behind the smoke
Of what he knew which had him
And now he's broke for his actions
Always spoke Louder than him trying to get traction
In so many forms he's a distractor
Not an actor of real life
A sinister character of the like
Of the mark of a beast
Or a mark in the fat boy in his feast
Greedy and obese not sharing eyes glaring
Wearing that of what can't fit
So I stand here declaring

Chorus 2x
Been through a whole lot of negative
So in my lyrics I don't let it live
"El Veterano You could only pray to learn what I know"
And what I know there may not ever be tomorrow

credits

from The Achievement Gap, released February 28, 2013
K. Wilson, J. McCraw
Produced by Diverse
Scratches by DJ 4080
Recorded at theJTCollective Studios Pasadena, CA
Mixed & Mastered by Omar "Ikuestion" Loya
theJTCollective (ASCAP)

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Foci Pasadena

It takes a unique type of individual to dedicate their entire existence to exposing their life experiences to entertain, but more importantly to educate, the masses. Such education can take shape in various forms: music, leadership, mentoring, and academics. In the case of FOCI, he combines it all. ... more

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