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Ready

from FEEL GOOD MUSIC by ILLUS

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    "One of the best HipHop albums of 2010"- Chuck D

    This is the official, limited edition, autographed FEEL GOOD MUSIC cd digi-pack, and it comes with the limited edition RISE OF THE MACHINES ep featuring R.A. the Rugged Man and Chuck D from public Enemy (while supplies last).

    ILLUS has been recording music and illustrating comics professionally since 1991 (selling over 250,000 records with no airplay or major label deal), recording and touring with such legends as Chuck D and Public Enemy, DJ Johnny Juice, R.A. the Rugged Man, Dilated Peoples and Blackalicious, and garnering praise from the likes of Wendy Day and numerous HIPHOP legends. But he has reached a whole new level of excellence with his new album- FEEL GOOD MUSIC produced by J.J. Brown.

    Feel Good Music is a 7-song opus that displays the passion, soul and heart of the artist with a true feel-good HIPHOP vibe. ILLUS is not afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve as he raps about his love for his wife, family and friends as well as the microphone and the culture that inspired the man. FEEL GOOD MUSIC is more than just nostalgia or a dedication to all of the great HIPHOP pioneers, it is a true modern day classic that captures the essence of all that is good about HIPHOP music and brings it to light in the modern age.

    1. Ready
    2. Beautiful Day
    3. Old Friends featuring Paul Dateh
    4. Have Fun, Will Travel
    5. Happy Little Accident
    6. Feel Good Music
    7. Super Secret Identity

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about

Ready is the first track from the Feel Good Music ep. I wanted to open up the album with an uptempo assault, illustrating who I am and what I am about, giving the listener a preview of what is to come.

I didn't want to write a song that dissed other rappers or attacked the industry per se, because I am personally tired of rappers rapping to other rappers. Instead I was hoping to make something more universal and yet personal, a song that conveyed my optimism and hope that beyond just music I am doing something positive.

All while kicking ass lyrically of course. :-)

lyrics

Ready
Written and performed by Adam ILLUS Wallenta
American Mule Ent. 2010 ASCAP

Intro

So many ready to die but not ready to live
Ready to fight, but not ready for peace
So many are ready to take, but not ready to give
Too many ready to hate should be ready to love each

Verse 1

I’m ready for change
Ready to rearrange the same
Embrace the strange and go against the grain
Ready to awaken the mundane who complain
And pray for a new day new way and a new reign
Ready for fame
Ready to break the chain
Rock steady and stake my claim
Illus the name
Ready for pain igniting the flame
Writing like lightning I’m reciting
My readiness with no shame
I’m ready to be blamed for mucking up the game
Stuck in the 80’s bucking lames
Like I’m going insane
No shucking and jiving the mic can’t be tamed
Rhyming is a way of life it can’t be explained
If it’s in you then let it out it can’t be restrained
It’s ammunition for the brain it can’t be contained
So I’m ready to release and let it bleed like a vein
So it can stain the domain of weak sheep entertained

Chorus

Ready for peace
Ready for love
Ready to be free
Ready for justice

It’s time to take it to the top
Time to give it our best
So I’m ready to rock
And live life with each breath
And you know we won’t stop
Cause we do it to death
And I’m ready to drop
Because I’m ..so ..damn …FRESH

Verse 2

I’m ready to attack and travel the map
My bags are packed
Unravel the sack and plant my flag
I’ll be back when my missions a wrap
Cause I’m ready to stack cash
Ready to smash and make a splash
And trash any weak competition
That can’t last fast or slow I surpass
When I flow cause I’m ready to go
Blast off ready I’m bad baby
Maybe you ready to get with me
If you happen to be that crazy
I’m ready to unleash my wrath
I war for peace and laugh at suckers
That can’t comprehend my math
It’s the science of art
Defiant I carve my own path
Breaking my back for every dream I have
This ain’t no fad ask flash
Hall of fame cats pioneers of the rap and scratch
R.I.P Jam Master unsurpassed
Even in the after life none brighter or badder it’s a fact
Chorus

Ready for peace
Ready for love
Ready to be free
Ready for justice

It’s time to take it to the top
Time to give it our best
So I’m ready to rock
And live life with each breath
And you know we won’t stop
Cause we do it to death
And I’m ready to drop
Because I’m ..so ..damn …FRESH

Verse 3

I’m ready for love
Ready to rise above
Set my goals even high and fly like a dove
Excel to my potential and always look up
Ready for whatever may come now matter how tough
I can always do better, see it’s never enough
To be the best person possible, it ain’t about luck
It’s about being ready to bleed and put in the work
Embracing the joy but not afraid to be hurt
Ready to accept, and ready to forgive
Ready to die for a better life and ready to live
Positive gotta give my all not matter how much
It takes to touch the ones stuck and wake their butts up
Can’t strut, gotta run and trust in my gut
and at any giving moment be ready to bust
ready for peace I seek truth and the just
and I’m ready to struggle ‘til I return to the dust

Repeat Chorus

credits

from FEEL GOOD MUSIC, released January 10, 2010
Ready
Written and performed by Adam ILLUS Wallenta
American Mule Ent. 2010 ASCAP
Produced by J.J. Brown
Executive Producer: ILLUS

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ILLUS is an independent HIPHOP artist and professional illustrator who makes positive, uplifting, thought-provoking, boom-bap HIPHOP for the people.

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