“Head Of A Snake, Thumbs Of A Thief” is Konflik’s sophomore album on his own imprint AfterLyfe Music. It is a brilliant journey through hip hop as Konflik weaves his way thru songs that touch on everything from being the best MC (“Shine” feat. El Da Sensei), to relationships (“Love Of My Life”), to politics (“Don’t Let’em” feat. Termanology) to personal street tales (“Warfare”). The soundscape provided by Konflik’s bother and label partner, @nasteeluvzyou, is an essential mix of beats, ranging from dark and gritty to melodic and inspirational. Additional beats were provided by Old Gold, Red Dot, and Vermont’s best kept secret Es-K. This is the album for people tired of the same old rap, mainstream or underground, a fresh new sound with Konflik at the helm is a sure fire win!
“Sonically, my new album is like that morning stretch, accompanied by those deep breaths of fresh air” - Konflik
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Women's sizes S, M, L (Baby Blue or Purple)
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We want to lift you higher
Higher, higher, higher
On the corner with some years in my hand
Devising a plan, surviving while I’m dodging the man
Higher, higher, higher
I refuse to take the L on this one, the prominent one
I overcome and shine like the sun
The streets don’t love you (nah)
They only want ya soul it seems
Devil plotting to take it all while you chasin’ that dream
Na’mean?
We hustle hard but aint got no escape plan
Poverty killing fam since Pop Pop & Great Gam
Take a second, sit down, then reflect
They say hard work will always beat intellect
Well may I interject?
You see I’d rather have both,
Give hope that the ancestors resurrect
Martin, Malcolm, Marcus, Ida B.
Sojouner, Ms. Chisolm, Harriet T.
See I could never back down from ya legacy
I make sure to teach my young ones about ya memories
(C’mon)
My soul is forever tied to the blood you shed
Even tho the hood is gentrified
We’ll forever rise
And give voice to the struggle of a people down trodden and terrorized
Higher, higher, higher
On the corner with some years in my hand
Devising a plan, surviving while I’m dodging the man
Higher, higher, higher
I refuse to take the L on this one, the prominent one
I overcome and shine like the sun
Da hearts of men that resides in da body of boys
Da rowdiest noise provided when collided wit’ toys
Optimus prime transform build & destroy
Behind enemy line sound mind movin’ wit poise
We was taught to handle business it was business we handled
Street gospel da ops ‘ill never witness da handle
Heavy metal in da cut we ain’t talkin’ ‘bout tonka trucks
We was bonkers what like it was the 4th when we light it up
Dead end streets, side walks, buildings tore up
Deep thoughts about a hold
Up before we got to grow up
A child’s face should stay in a child’s place
But in a violent space his only concern is to win the race
Da devils design to wipe da planet earth of my kind
You alive see da 5 & get cha power refined
Lost & found on da sound, we standin’ on stolen ground
That’s ya brother pick em up & remember to tip Your crown
That's that king shit
Higher, higher, higher
On the corner with some years in my hand
Devising a plan, surviving while I’m dodging the man
Higher, higher, higher
I refuse to take the L on this one, the prominent one
I overcome and shine like the sun
Hailing from Roxbury, MA (by way of BVT) and blazin' mics across the entire east coast for over 20 years, this emcee's story
is infamous but still untold to the masses. His evolution ties are with Boston MA's Krytical & The Bassment as well as Burlington Vermont's Belize Beha, GFB & Eye Oh You. A stage show and studio veteran, Konflik has honed his craft alongside Hip-Hop legends....more
supported by 5 fans who also own “Higher feat. Sinnn”
Snack on this platter of potent and positive punk played powerfully. It will placate your palate's need for pugnacious proclamations and portents, and perhaps prompt you to pound your piehole into a glass window. jumpkicktotheface
