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Questions

by d_Cyphernauts

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Questions 04:06
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Currency 04:13
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The Message 06:00
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Twinz 2004 04:45
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The Matrix 04:10
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Tears of the Phoenix (free) 03:45
Twin brothers collapsed by furious flames Smoldering, twisted- murderously insane Dreams pulverized, twisted in Allah’s name Unholy jihad hides Lucifer’s aims So plain the pain of those in planes Used in vain like slavery’s chains and death trains To appease through deeds the needs of madmen To force the march towards Armageddon So many lost, star-crossed with no trace But the mud of dust and tears on a long face Who’s picked his fingers raw through debris and death And like those still left waiting, hope’s already left But yet while bereft, no stone’s left unturned No lungs unpolluted, no boots left unburned They say the world turns due to gravity’s force- I know now it spins honoring those we have lost… Never look at a plane the same again. Once used to travel in peace. Peace’s belief out of reach now. To each a moment of silence … Peace. Life’s fragile nature instantly divided by actions, lasting now and forever, it hurts. It hurts unable to find, unable to climb rubble with fists full of nothing but silence. Our horizon was littered with dust, smoke, and violence. News looped to a background tune of silence. Total defiance of all that’s real, even what we feel has changed. Even stranger is life seems stained and all the rules that applied before don’t remain. Millions had to sit and explain, or stand in the rain at the pier to realize their worst fears came. Caught in the breath of a volunteer was a kiss and a whisper in the air. (This is all far from over) Do you blame me for thinking it was the final hour Between the Capitol burning and the crumbling towers Apocalypse now- the death of a world power With the tears flowing down my face like rain showers What I couldn’t know in my head, I felt in my heart When those buildings came down, my family was torn apart- What I refused to admit, I guess I knew from the start- My pops had to be there, he was playing his part. So while thousands fled, my father ran in those buildings- He gave his life to get a daddy home to his children To get everyone out of the spot that he’s still in A hole in the earth, the site of a mass killing. So no, it’s not over, this is just the beginning The broken vessels of a family just starting to mend and When I see my mom cry I know I can’t give in The fact we go on living is the way that we’re winning. So I go on a quest for the soul of my father The essence of a man that was too early martyred And I see his smile in the face of my child And I feel his eyes when I see the sun rise I can feel his compassion in the actions of factions That were divided- now united, putting difference behind us. I see his strength in your kindness. I see his wisdom in the blindness Of those thinking violence could divide us. I feel you dad, I know your walking beside us. I know you’d get us through these trials The world looks towards you for guidance In a time we could easily let hatred blind us, We look to your sacrifice to remind us. A grateful nation is proud to have your heroism define us, I feel your spirit surround me- I knew you would find us- In your honor, I offer up this moment of silence. Just this one moment of silence.

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Questions is the debut album from the d_Cyphernauts. The group consisted of original members Nemesis Alpha and Snare before adding a third member, Othello in the fall of 2000. After doing a series of shows in the NYC area throughout 2000 and 2001, the crew joined forces with producer Quixotic, who produced and recorded music for the Questions ep throughout 2002 and 2003.

The album is a great starting point for the journey that the d_Cyphernauts continue to explore. The songs range from personal to political and the three members of the group establish strong and distinct personalities, styles and points of view on this album. This balancing of styles and personalities became the trademark sound of the Nauts. The album opens with the group on the way to a gig in Boston, arguing about which direction to take. The argument is an appropriate metaphor for the artistic tension that existed within the group and which defined both the music and the live performances of these three MCs.

Regardless of subject matter, and much of the Nauts later material would become more overtly political, the group strives to make hip hop music that is both intelligent and kinetic. This is music to move to and music for a movement.

The tragedy of 9/11 also looms over this album, culminating in the song that concludes it, Tears of the Phoenix. Othello's father was killed at the World Trade Center and the group's path and musical direction was shaped by that event as they moved forward. The album ends with the question(s) of 9/11 hanging in the air, but this is hopeful music that doesn't linger in tragedy, instead looking towards what we can take from our experiences to move forward.

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released May 1, 2004

All lyrics and vocals- Nemesis Alpha, Othello and Snare
All music except track 4 and 7 by Quixotic
Track 7 is produced by LORD

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d_Cyphernauts Connecticut

The d_Cyphernauts are essential to Connecticut's hip hop scene. The group consists of Nemesis Alpha and Othello-- both are rappers and teachers.

On this project, they are joined by Mr. Ivory Snow, whose production, musical vision and talent on the microphone elevate their album, ROOM 222, to new artistic heights. Snow, a former student of the 2, has ushered in the next era of the d_Cyphernauts!
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