Promise Land [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 need a grown woman not a grown girl
With a mind that focus' on an empire not pearls
She realizes to get them diamonds
She must stand up for what she beliefs against all silence
Why it has to be what it never is
Why we gotta be full of take but never give
Not to be like how will I ever live
Must realize the full potential is within your skin
And maybe that's really where it all begins
Find yourself you were never lost to be found in
You've always had the map you've turned the compass
You're in the right direction ain't that something
Take steps self analyze when reflected
Hit back so hard look what you erected
And yes yes it is fully respected
And yes yes you know so deep you always felt it

Chorus
Take your steps with me and forever hold
So c’mon baby c’mon baby c’mon baby go
You're in good hands now you understand
Let me take you all the way to the Promised Land
And when we see the lights you already know
So c’mon baby c’mon baby c’mon baby go
You're in good hands now you understand
Let me take you all the way to the Promised Land

Verse 2
And yes I really went there
You know I like it like that you ain't never scared
Fear for what life throws at you perseverance
Success obtained by few and yet you're so near it
So close baby (Uh huh say what yo what up with you)
You're so close baby (Uh huh say what what you gonna do)
Questions asked and it’s so beautiful
The approach to answer is so true to you
She understands what this life’s about
She shuts down those that only can run their mouths
And even when they try to sprint
Spray Malathion when try to bug our marathon and split
Doesn't ever hesitate to be my teacher
Straight schoolin' me what to do with all those features
She has respect for what goes on in this world
She is who can take it down and save my world

Chorus
Take your steps with me and forever hold
So c’mon baby c’mon baby c’mon baby go
You're in good hands now you understand
Let me take you all the way to the Promised Land
And when we see the lights you already know
So c’mon baby c’mon baby c’mon baby go
You're in good hands now you understand
Let me take you all the way to the Promised Land

Verse 3
So blunt and to the point without being rude
Got brute strength but gracefully so smooth
On that back just spread that cocoa butter
Likes chocolates makes the sound's heart wow and flutter
While sky high lateral controlling rudder
And burning rubber to get up and smash out of the covers
Seek and hide only the weak will try
To argue in the face of truth to end with lies
Never to sleep in until the weekend
Vacate for a couple days when that week ends
The other days that business hustle
In the evenings gym time flexin' the muscle
Nighttime she got that sick tight fit
Looking so good so the kid likes it
Showin' off the curves never faking out on swerve
Now show me tell me all of that of what you just learned

Chorus
Take your steps with me and forever hold
So c’mon baby c’mon baby c’mon baby go
You're in good hands now you understand
Let me take you all the way to the Promised Land
And when we see the lights you already know
So c’mon baby c’mon baby c’mon baby go
You're in good hands now you understand
Let me take you all the way to the Promised Land

credits

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

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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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