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[Amerigo Gazaway: intro]
Full circle, full circle, full circle
Full circle, full circle, full circle
[Amerigo Gazaway: Verse 1]
Sometimes I sit and reminisce, on night like this
Catch a vibe and get inspired when I write like this
It’s therapeutic, it’s truly a blessing to share this music
Times are stressful but I know that we’re destined for brighter futures
No excuses, It’s just a matter of time
The revolution is what’s happening inside of your mind
Id you allow it, I’ve seen people with talent, their vision clouded
Overcome by lust, greed, money and power,
Spent countless hours in the lab, perfecting the craft
In the past, I used to just obsess over tracks
Now I hit record, bounce it down, press it on wax
Put it out and keep it moving like directional pads
The soul controller, spinning jazz records on an old Victrola
Looking for the perfect soulful loop that I can rap over
Now fast forward ‘bout 15 years
Artists that idolized I now consider my peers
It’s full circle
[Amerigo Gazaway: Hook]
Full circle, full circle, full circle
What goes around comes around
Full circle, full circle, full circle
And what goes up must come down
Full circle, full circle, full circle
As the world turns, as the world burns
Full circle, full circle, full circle
I’m just trying to pass on what I’ve learned
[Napoleon Da Legend: Verse 2]
Im a live and die this, was born supremely biased
The type of timing I’m on, nobody can’t deny it
Nah floating over obstacles in autopilot
They wanna criticize a boss, but yo I never mind it
My shine a leave ‘em blinded, I gas ‘em like hybrid
We keep the business private catch me on the corner sliding
Misleading no one you can miss me with that
Always moving in back channels stay privy with that
State of the art with techniques stay tricky with that
Unpredictable witty that’s where I really been at
I love the thrill of it creating just deliver the vibe
Some a dying na live this life some are living na die
Some living a lie, but not I, I’m being myself
I said Bye Bye to negative it’s freedom I felt
And nothing else can compare when I’m staring at the mirror
And how I feel inside of me matches exactly my appearance
[Amerigo Gazaway: Hook]
Full circle, full circle, full circle
What goes around comes around
Full circle, full circle, full circle
And what goes up must come down
Full circle, full circle, full circle
As the world turns, as the world burns
Full circle, full circle, full circle
I’m just trying to pass on what I’ve learned
[Awon: Verse 3]
I’m rather unique, cipher complete
I was defined by the streets, refined by the beats
The elephant in the room, a quiet beast
Off the iron leash, ionize the speech
Magneto flow with electrons in the reach
So you could die in sleep or try to hold the heat and still get twisted
Life’s about choices and it helps if you are gifted
I plan to ride the boat, sailing wherever it is driftin’
Constant elevation is the mission my position
Or opinion doesn’t matter, without a pot to piss in
With a trigger finger itchin’ for the shiny things that glisten
My inner vision see’s the contradiction of my aura
These days I’m in the crib watching cartoons with my daughter
In the ‘burbs with the manicured lawns because of hip-hop
All I ever wanted from emceeing was big props
I got the game locked, I write to raindrops
Sip until the pain stops, it’s a shame no one in the lane could claim hot
[Amerigo Gazaway: Hook]
Full circle, full circle, full circle
What goes around comes around
Full circle, full circle, full circle
And what goes up must come down
Full circle, full circle, full circle
As the world turns, as the world burns
Full circle, full circle, full circle
I’m just trying to pass on what I’ve learned
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[Amerigo Gazaway: intro]
Full circle, full circle, full circle
Full circle, full circle, full circle
[Amerigo Gazaway: Verse 1]
Sometimes I sit and reminisce, on night like this
Catch a vibe and get inspired when I write like this
It’s therapeutic, it’s truly a blessing to share this music
Times are stressful but I know that we’re destined for brighter futures
No excuses, It’s just a matter of time
The revolution is what’s happening inside of your mind
Id you allow it, I’ve seen people with talent, their vision clouded
Overcome by lust, greed, money and power,
Spent countless hours in the lab, perfecting the craft
In the past, I used to just obsess over tracks
Now I hit record, bounce it down, press it on wax
Put it out and keep it moving like directional pads
The soul controller, spinning jazz records on an old Victrola
Looking for the perfect soulful loop that I can rap over
Now fast forward ‘bout 15 years
Artists that idolized I now consider my peers
It’s full circle
[Amerigo Gazaway: Hook]
Full circle, full circle, full circle
What goes around comes around
Full circle, full circle, full circle
And what goes up must come down
Full circle, full circle, full circle
As the world turns, as the world burns
Full circle, full circle, full circle
I’m just trying to pass on what I’ve learned
[Napoleon Da Legend: Verse 2]
Im a live and die this, was born supremely biased
The type of timing I’m on, nobody can’t deny it
Nah floating over obstacles in autopilot
They wanna criticize a boss, but yo I never mind it
My shine a leave ‘em blinded, I gas ‘em like hybrid
We keep the business private catch me on the corner sliding
Misleading no one you can miss me with that
Always moving in back channels stay privy with that
State of the art with techniques stay tricky with that
Unpredictable witty that’s where I really been at
I love the thrill of it creating just deliver the vibe
Some a dying na live this life some are living na die
Some living a lie, but not I, I’m being myself
I said Bye Bye to negative it’s freedom I felt
And nothing else can compare when I’m staring at the mirror
And how I feel inside of me matches exactly my appearance
[Amerigo Gazaway: Hook]
Full circle, full circle, full circle
What goes around comes around
Full circle, full circle, full circle
And what goes up must come down
Full circle, full circle, full circle
As the world turns, as the world burns
Full circle, full circle, full circle
I’m just trying to pass on what I’ve learned
[Awon: Verse 3]
I’m rather unique, cipher complete
I was defined by the streets, refined by the beats
The elephant in the room, a quiet beast
Off the iron leash, ionize the speech
Magneto flow with electrons in the reach
So you could die in sleep or try to hold the heat and still get twisted
Life’s about choices and it helps if you are gifted
I plan to ride the boat, sailing wherever it is driftin’
Constant elevation is the mission my position
Or opinion doesn’t matter, without a pot to piss in
With a trigger finger itchin’ for the shiny things that glisten
My inner vision see’s the contradiction of my aura
These days I’m in the crib watching cartoons with my daughter
In the ‘burbs with the manicured lawns because of hip-hop
All I ever wanted from emceeing was big props
I got the game locked, I write to raindrops
Sip until the pain stops, it’s a shame no one in the lane could claim hot
[Amerigo Gazaway: Hook]
Full circle, full circle, full circle
What goes around comes around
Full circle, full circle, full circle
And what goes up must come down
Full circle, full circle, full circle
As the world turns, as the world burns
Full circle, full circle, full circle
I’m just trying to pass on what I’ve learned
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[Amerigo Gazaway: intro]
Full circle, full circle, full circle
Full circle, full circle, full circle
[Amerigo Gazaway: Verse 1]
Sometimes I sit and reminisce, on night like this
Catch a vibe and get inspired when I write like this
It’s therapeutic, it’s truly a blessing to share this music
Times are stressful but I know that we’re destined for brighter futures
No excuses, It’s just a matter of time
The revolution is what’s happening inside of your mind
Id you allow it, I’ve seen people with talent, their vision clouded
Overcome by lust, greed, money and power,
Spent countless hours in the lab, perfecting the craft
In the past, I used to just obsess over tracks
Now I hit record, bounce it down, press it on wax
Put it out and keep it moving like directional pads
The soul controller, spinning jazz records on an old Victrola
Looking for the perfect soulful loop that I can rap over
Now fast forward ‘bout 15 years
Artists that idolized I now consider my peers
It’s full circle
[Amerigo Gazaway: Hook]
Full circle, full circle, full circle
What goes around comes around
Full circle, full circle, full circle
And what goes up must come down
Full circle, full circle, full circle
As the world turns, as the world burns
Full circle, full circle, full circle
I’m just trying to pass on what I’ve learned
[Napoleon Da Legend: Verse 2]
Im a live and die this, was born supremely biased
The type of timing I’m on, nobody can’t deny it
Nah floating over obstacles in autopilot
They wanna criticize a boss, but yo I never mind it
My shine a leave ‘em blinded, I gas ‘em like hybrid
We keep the business private catch me on the corner sliding
Misleading no one you can miss me with that
Always moving in back channels stay privy with that
State of the art with techniques stay tricky with that
Unpredictable witty that’s where I really been at
I love the thrill of it creating just deliver the vibe
Some a dying na live this life some are living na die
Some living a lie, but not I, I’m being myself
I said Bye Bye to negative it’s freedom I felt
And nothing else can compare when I’m staring at the mirror
And how I feel inside of me matches exactly my appearance
[Amerigo Gazaway: Hook]
Full circle, full circle, full circle
What goes around comes around
Full circle, full circle, full circle
And what goes up must come down
Full circle, full circle, full circle
As the world turns, as the world burns
Full circle, full circle, full circle
I’m just trying to pass on what I’ve learned
[Awon: Verse 3]
I’m rather unique, cipher complete
I was defined by the streets, refined by the beats
The elephant in the room, a quiet beast
Off the iron leash, ionize the speech
Magneto flow with electrons in the reach
So you could die in sleep or try to hold the heat and still get twisted
Life’s about choices and it helps if you are gifted
I plan to ride the boat, sailing wherever it is driftin’
Constant elevation is the mission my position
Or opinion doesn’t matter, without a pot to piss in
With a trigger finger itchin’ for the shiny things that glisten
My inner vision see’s the contradiction of my aura
These days I’m in the crib watching cartoons with my daughter
In the ‘burbs with the manicured lawns because of hip-hop
All I ever wanted from emceeing was big props
I got the game locked, I write to raindrops
Sip until the pain stops, it’s a shame no one in the lane could claim hot
[Amerigo Gazaway: Hook]
Full circle, full circle, full circle
What goes around comes around
Full circle, full circle, full circle
And what goes up must come down
Full circle, full circle, full circle
As the world turns, as the world burns
Full circle, full circle, full circle
I’m just trying to pass on what I’ve learned
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Cavendish Archive and Soul Mates Records proudly present ‘Cavendish Reimagined: Amerigo Gazaway Edition’ - a sun-soaked, soulful collection of golden age hip-hop sampled entirely from '60s and '70s records from the Boosey & Hawkes and Cavendish Music archive. Produced and performed by Amerigo Gazaway of Soul Mates Records, with additional rap performances from a range of lyricists including Napoleon Da Legend, Dillon and Awon.
Listen to the single 'Full Circle (feat. Napoleon Da Legend & Awon), pre-order the digital/CD and stay tuned for the full album dropping 6/7/24:
amerigo.bandcamp.com/album/cavendish-archive-reimagined-amerigo-gazaway-edition
“As a record collector and hip-hop producer, I’ve always had a special affinity for library and production music from the ‘60’s and ‘70’s (especially the Boosey & Hawkes collection, which many of us DJs and sample hunters have become familiar with on our digging expeditions). While most library records are originally made with the intention of being used in film soundtracks, commercials and TV, they have also become an endless source of inspiration and sample material for some of hip-hop’s greatest producers and crate diggers.
Library music holds a special place in my heart, because I believe it often possesses a certain level of artistic freedom, musicianship, and an experimental quality rarely found in other more traditional forms of music. These were players and artists who were not attempting to make pop radio ‘hits’ - instead they were trying to enhance the overall emotional and narrative elements of the stories being told on-screen.
So when Cavendish Music reached out to me to see if I wanted to delve into their infinitely vast catalog, it was like a producer’s ‘dream come true’ and an offer I couldn’t refuse. To make things a little more interesting, I challenged myself to write original rap lyrics for each track and enlisted a handful of my favorite emcees and collaborators to join me for the ride. I hope you enjoy the results!”
- Amerigo Gazaway
All tracks (including instrumental versions) available for sync/licensing via Cavendish Music:
search.cavendishmusic.com/track/CAVA0048