Rise Up [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

Yea
Uh huh
Diverse, Diverse, Diverse, Jay Raw McCraw
Yo DJ Gemini and Foci

Verse 1
Standing still got too much of a reason to move
Switching mood broods a different type of attitude
Stay committed force negligent heads to give in
Dedication never questioned wheels keep spinning
Time to go yup um let's roll
Getting tired of the same lames that can't flow
The desire of the strange lanes that must go
Finding my place on top I’m on my plateau
You know! Bluuuuuuuuu
Status it’s the way she wants it
Your water weak struggling to come down the faucet
Better believe the agnostic the pain of the caustic
You believe nothing but believe in this loch ness
We beasts ragga muffins yes we monster
Unique exclusive extraordinary mobsters
Men that act like female fear is their sponsor
Here off of a scared dove of what taunts her

Chorus (2x)
Yes, this is where you rise up
The hook to get you cooked up and higher
Gemini I don't think they heard me
Diverse yo are these people worthy

Verse 2
Coming from the S to the G to the V
Hold my tongue for no one c’mon please
Stick to my guns so awesome when I need
Rather die standing than live on my knees
The escrow said to lay low 'til close
In the past you trippin' off of that Jim crow
You self segregate you separate and withhold
Only fools fall in love with ratchets and bimbos
Lifetime of punishment worse than that corporal
Follow your own path who said it was simple
She comes close but hidden in her dimples
Is another secret held from her own kinfolk
With no slopes uphill still pressing brakes
Why would you refuse to accept your fate
Music is my religion and I worship it
That entrepreneurship opposite of hurtin' it

Chorus (2x)
Yes, this is where you rise up
The hook to get you cooked up and higher
Gemini I don't think they heard me
Diverse yo are these people worthy

Verse 3
Left in the smoke of the tires
To hope to get inspired
It's similar to what liars do
You'd end up as lion’s food
Speak to complain is like what the winers brood
Prey on the weak we prey on the strong
They prey for that newspeak we don't prey to get on
Make it happen through life and through song
Lay it trapped in sights fiend for clues drawn
Get fly when startled crash into skies above
Success is a gift and a labor of love
But a curse if you don't know what it’s made of
If you are weak hearted this ain't for paid gloves
It's fitting to see how that Mark got caught
Nocturnal instincts ripping through the dark
To get right with ignition to write the art
Prepare for opportunity get it from the start

Chorus (2x)
Yes this is where you rise up
The hook to get you cooked up and higher
Gemini I don't think they heard me
Diverse yo are these people worthy

Yes

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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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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