Rise of the Machines (song)
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"Rise of the Machines" is a single by hip hop
duo Jedi Mind Tricks
(JMT), released as a limited edition promo
single in 2003 http://hiphop.discogs.com/release/316354. The vinyl is the only JMT single not to feature a B-Side. The album version of Rise of the Machines features a Latin acoustic guitar sample, coupled with clips from Mike Tyson
's infamous "I wanna eat your children" speech. The song, named after the film Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
, features revered West Coast
lyricist Ras Kass
, who was imprisoned at the time of the release. The song features a previously recorded verse from the rapper. JMT vocalist Vinnie Paz
joined in on the "Free Ras Kass" campaign, saying the phrase on the track, and wearing the "Free Ras Kass" shirt on the Visions of Gandhi
tour.
However, the remix (vinyl single version, shown in the picture) features a sample of Evanescence
's single, Bring Me to Life
. For some reason, this version was never really recognized, except by DJ's who used the instrumental for their mixes. It features all of the same vocals of the album version, but the chorus sample has been replaced by the intro vocals from Bring Me to Life
. It is also criticized for being mixed slightly offbeat, compared to the album version. This is noticeable if you line the two versions up and listen closely.
"Rise of the Machines" was the third and final single released from JMT's third album Visions of Gandhi
, following 2002's "Animal Rap
" and 2003's "Kublai Khan".
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
duo Jedi Mind Tricks
Jedi Mind Tricks
Jedi Mind Tricks is a hip hop duo with Vinnie Paz from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Jus Allah from Camden, New Jersey. The group was founded by two high school friends, rapper Vinnie Paz and former producer/DJ Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind...
(JMT), released as a limited edition promo
Promotional recording
A promotional recording, or promo, is an audio or video recording distributed for free, usually in order to promote a recording that is or soon will be commercially available...
single in 2003 http://hiphop.discogs.com/release/316354. The vinyl is the only JMT single not to feature a B-Side. The album version of Rise of the Machines features a Latin acoustic guitar sample, coupled with clips from Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson
Michael Gerard "Mike" Tyson is a retired American boxer. Tyson is a former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world and holds the record as the youngest boxer to win the WBC, WBA and IBF world heavyweight titles, he was 20 years, 4 months and 22 days old...
's infamous "I wanna eat your children" speech. The song, named after the film Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, commonly abbreviated as T3, is a 2003 science fiction action film directed by Jonathan Mostow and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nick Stahl, Claire Danes and Kristanna Loken...
, features revered West Coast
West Coast hip hop
West Coast hip hop is a hip hop music subgenre that encompasses any artists or music that originates in the westernmost region of the United States, as opposed to East Coast hip hop, based originally in New York alone...
lyricist Ras Kass
Ras Kass
John Austin IV, better known by his stage name Ras Kass, is an American rapper. He is also a part of hip hop supergroup The HRSMN along with Canibus, Killah Priest, and Kurupt...
, who was imprisoned at the time of the release. The song features a previously recorded verse from the rapper. JMT vocalist Vinnie Paz
Vinnie Paz (rapper)
Vincenzo Luvineri, better known as Vinnie Paz , is a Italian-American rapper and the lyricist behind the Philadelphia underground hip hop group Jedi Mind Tricks...
joined in on the "Free Ras Kass" campaign, saying the phrase on the track, and wearing the "Free Ras Kass" shirt on the Visions of Gandhi
Visions of Gandhi
Visions of Gandhi is the 3rd album from underground hip hop group Jedi Mind Tricks. Jus Allah split from the group after the release of their album Violent by Design , returning the group back to its original lineup of Vinnie Paz and Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind...
tour.
However, the remix (vinyl single version, shown in the picture) features a sample of Evanescence
Evanescence
Evanescence is an American rock band founded in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1995 by singer/pianist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody. After recording private albums, the band released their first full-length album, Fallen, on Wind-up Records in 2003. Fallen sold more than 17 million copies worldwide...
's single, Bring Me to Life
Bring Me to Life
"Bring Me to Life" is a song by American rock band Evanescence. It was written by Amy Lee, Ben Moody and David Hodges and produced by Dave Fortman. It also features guest vocals from Paul McCoy of the band 12 Stones. Wind-up released "Bring Me to Life" in 2003 as the lead single from Evanescence's...
. For some reason, this version was never really recognized, except by DJ's who used the instrumental for their mixes. It features all of the same vocals of the album version, but the chorus sample has been replaced by the intro vocals from Bring Me to Life
Bring Me to Life
"Bring Me to Life" is a song by American rock band Evanescence. It was written by Amy Lee, Ben Moody and David Hodges and produced by Dave Fortman. It also features guest vocals from Paul McCoy of the band 12 Stones. Wind-up released "Bring Me to Life" in 2003 as the lead single from Evanescence's...
. It is also criticized for being mixed slightly offbeat, compared to the album version. This is noticeable if you line the two versions up and listen closely.
"Rise of the Machines" was the third and final single released from JMT's third album Visions of Gandhi
Visions of Gandhi
Visions of Gandhi is the 3rd album from underground hip hop group Jedi Mind Tricks. Jus Allah split from the group after the release of their album Violent by Design , returning the group back to its original lineup of Vinnie Paz and Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind...
, following 2002's "Animal Rap
Animal Rap
"Animal Rap" is the lead single by hip hop group Jedi Mind Tricks from their third album Visions of Gandhi . The first vinyl pressing was released in 2002 and the CD pressing was released in 2003. The single was the group's first release on Babygrande Records...
" and 2003's "Kublai Khan".
A-Side
- "Rise of the Machines" (Clean Version) (feat. Evanescence & Ras Kass)
- "Rise of the Machines" (Dirty Version) (feat. Evanescence & Ras Kass)
- "Rise of the Machines" (Instrumental)