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Real DJs feat. Christine Ariya [Produced by Diverse]

from The Achievement Gap by Foci

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  • Limited Edition Framed Canvas Print of The Achievement Gap

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    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.

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    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!

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    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.

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lyrics

Chorus (2x)
This goes out to my real DJs
That do more than just press play
Just touched down
Rock them crowds
Make em say heyyy

Verse 1
Been on for days weeks years over a decade
When DJs really did the real thing
Record breaking and taking no payola
Spinning on actual plates my crates full of Crayola
On the decks we so cold she shows stiff areola
You could get it if you roll in Royce or roll a Corola
Get down with Cholos and Cholas that tote pistolas
With a Rolex or a g shock for all of my soldiers
When we drop it on the 1 yes it begins
And the craze to dance make B-boys do head spins
Just like the vinyl at 33 1/3
Technics decks and music with the realest verse
The Mixer is in effect 57 or the 909
Had a Scratchmaster but no DJ lights
The milk crates, yo hey, stuffed with the vinyl
Did it so great we graduate Serato survival yup

Chorus 2x
This goes out to my real djs
That do more than just press play
Just touched down
Rock them crowds
Make em say hey

Verse 2
Yo it used to be up to us
Can you tell me what happened how we fell off the bus
Hoop jump double dutch wouldn't spin out like a double clutch
Shifted gears listen to program directors too much
What's the rush stations stay getting’ the payola
Still can't get by on hard work and the days over
Out of towners you pardon me if I get pissed
I'm from the West Coast where are our own music don't get spins
In our own districts the public asks what is this
The locals for years yearn for the realness
Labels and radio cheating
Same song every hour they feeding
This meal we rip it to pieces
Not into the force fed radio feces
Yup defecating more than upon a microphone
See how it turned Lauren to break and Krayzie to leave bone
Real recognize real and they're strangers
Radio needs us like staples center needs the Lakers, L.A.

Chorus 2x
This goes out to my real djs
That do more than just press play
Just touched down
Rock them crowds
Make em say hey

Verse 3
Some see it as hot dogging jealous within their soul
It's unconventional our initiative we are meant to blow
Managers try to control but should just let it go
Leaders focus and unleash it
That's why Gemini and I act like we don't see it
Reason as to why it's not where you’re from its where you’re at
It’s knowing where you came from to be where you’re at
And if it’s not your destination you are hustling backwards
Trying to prove something unproven to a slew of slackers
So what as Djs are we supposed to do
Support each other's events music and even crews
Don't date each other’s girls even if she's in your world
Leave it at the door they just nuts for the Squirrels
Real life inspiration use anything to bring it out
If you don't want to support we'll just clean you out
Throw you all in the laundry and just ring ya'll out
Drop you with a clothesline no need to hear you out

credits

from The Achievement Gap, released February 28, 2013
K. Wilson, J. McCraw
Produced by Diverse
Additional Vocals by Christine Ariya
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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