Desperado [Produced by Emani]

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
Best word to describe what goes on now pathetic
I stand to refute the demands of any who defend it
If you align with a lame that says you can spend it
With a negative account broke ballin' with 2 cents in
My 2 cents win so I follow my senses
You're where you belong deaf dumb blind convention
My dishonorable mention to you extended
The unprepared crash and burn like the Zeppelin
Rock out real hard with the OG L E Ds
Veterans are who I learn from Hideo Rest in Peace!!!
These young cats take test with an open book
Still getting wrong answers thine eyes never looked
Influenced by those that ain't got 10 in
A career ending decision before you ever begin
I live by the fact that the driven never settle
Out of gas and you trying to push pedal to the metal
Damn

Verse 2
My free projects cost me a lot of duckets
'Cuz I pay for my tracks yup a little somethin'
If you don't pay for beats you're not an emcee
You're an opportunist the trap is in what you don't see
Tired of the idiots tired of the tontos
Got no employees and claim to be the head honcho
When it rains it pours you ain't even got a poncho
Villa nope you're more like a poquito puerco
We don't do swine and we don't waste time
Blue Phi to my Sigmas shout out Devine Nine
Put my money in to support and watch it grow
People come so my numbers get better at each show
On stage with me but dissin' on the presale
Its only pay to play when what you do don't sell
Instead of hating just do what my fans do
Stick around after the show for an autograph or two

Verse 3
G Dep taken a step back 10 times 3
If it was meant to be is that what it will be
Struggle to tow between destiny divinity
G'd up from feet up throwing C's up eventually
Afros to fades look like Julius Cesar
Napoleonic complex some carry a piece up
Ready to take anyone down to meet that Jesus
Keep it real your fake like her upgrade to a D cup
So while you try to talk about illuminati
Listen to music poppy diversion razi chismosa mock me
Society mocks thee worry about you
For another L.A. Riot Marshall law curfew
As the blind man attempts to seek truth
And when I see you yup I will see through you
The battered subject themselves to domestic abuse
I do like J. Lo in enough your life I refuse

credits

from The Achievement Gap, released February 28, 2013
K. Wilson, C. Smith
Produced by Emani
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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