With the release of Canibus’ latest album, C Of Tranquility, the accomplished lyricist celebrates the release as he hits his fans up with another sharp-tongued single, “Title 17 USMC.” Atop producer Martin’s steadily cadenced drums, Canibus’ lyrics march through the song with calculated precision, while the intertwining of guitar licks and deep bass notes add to the track’s hardened air. As an emcee known throughout his career for his displays of verbal supremacy mixed vivid story telling, this latest track comes no holds barred as he opens the track with lines like:
“I’m in the meeting with surgeon general of written text/ The battery of 1,000 psychological tests/ I am exhausted and stressed, but I continue to press/ She asked me if I’m the best, I sign language-ed back, ‘YES’.”
I love that cover. Download: “Title 17 USMC”
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