Zed Peace

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Zed Peace - Nothing but Words and Pictures (produced by Sona One)

enjoy.

As requested, lyrics:

Zed Peace
Aiyo the namesake is the last letter of the alphabet
a bread winer? thats not even the half of it
The way he rhymes you might think that he's a Capulet
Afroamerican, or at least a Catholic
You guessed wrong, cuz its none of the above
Its gon' hit you like you suddenly in love
In the meantime, i wanna make it extra clear
I got fear in god, no extra fears
Goin' in and out of town like its normal now
But it really does feel like a small world now
And these lovely young ladies wanna hold us down
So we show love in the form of hiphop sounds
I'm from a place that you prolly never been before
Feelin' like an outsider walkin' in them doors
Started out with the music just to get ignored
And now we major, ya'll wanna know whats in store
i plan to make the dopest hits like joe did
end up so big and then gettin' lost in show biz
wake up, to realise i'm raisin' four kids
all the more reason that i'm stayin' focus
at the same time with a mic in my hand
rest in peace to guru, leave you right where you stand
do the biggest shows, everybody gon see em
what he did for Brunei they gon put em in museums
i'm an all round concious dude
and i can rap for days if you want me too
see as long you be listenin' i be the one assistin' em
i like to pack the blaze watch the ganja poof
Budak di tepi, tupi rendah, kau tak dapat miss em
zed peace the mister impossible to diss em
Alum siap mission ku cerita besambung
oleh kami banyak ingin cuba kan bepantun
Tapi banyak lagi artis, yang sungguh ambung
jadi selepas practis i'm tryna come home
pedah buang masa, baik ku di kampong
satu roti kosong, satu lima kosong
banyak kan mengikut that banyak2 basi shit
tapi hanya satu kumpulan yang paling sick
psykik apabila ku menulis
kertas senjata dan ayat ku jadi bullets

lets go

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Autonomy at its finest

I still have the wonderful privilege of living with my parents. Both are still young at heart and want nothing more than to see their children succeed in life. Now that I've finished my studies, started work and is earning salary, they have willfully granted me something every child eventually longs for: independence. I am free to make my own personal and financial decisions, they allow me to loan for a car, coming home late becomes normal, they tolerate me being a smoker, they allow me to pursue my music plans; all of which I am deeply grateful for. To have their consent on these matters become the single most valuable thing to me as it highlights the level of trust that me and them have achieved, whether intentionally or otherwise. And this becomes all the more reason I wish to succeed even more, to show them that they have not done all this in vain.

How must it feel to raise a child knowing of all the dangers that await them?

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Nationalistic education: A historical compromise?

The introduction of an institutionalised education system in Brunei was part and parcel of the first Five-Year National Development plan implemented in the country around 1954. By the end of those 5 years, the makings of a more developed and independent Brunei, which was still under British protection, were well in place, and the society would reap full benefits from the various governmental programmes introduced. The education system mobilised Brunei society unlike never before in its history, and subsequently built the leaders that are in place today. The question of Brunei's political future was secured with the introduction of a formal constitution in 1959, despite its limited autonomy being a protectorate. And with all these changes, it is no wonder today's generation cite Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin as the architect of modern Brunei; he allowed his people to progress in a way other countries would only dream about. Careful planning and patience was the key to Brunei's success during a turbulent time when there was instability amongst South East Asian countries.

There is something terribly unnatural about national education systems however. At its full potential, any child that will be born and raised in the land automatically comes under the jurisdiction of the education ministry. He or she, by the time it develops enough intelligence growing up in the household will be enrolled in fraternities where they join other children and will be taught a certain way, according to needs and interests of the institution, and ultimately, of the land. In return of having this privilege, the child is now expected to abide by the laws stated in their constitutions. Any sort of delinquency of course is condemned and taken action against. Things however simply work, and it is taken by faith that without this entire system, however weak or flawed, things will surely be worse off. In other words, there is no way to turn back the clock into living in simpler times. People put so much faith in this system, that once put in place, they really cannot comprehend any other way of doing things.

Today's world in any case is vastly different from any other period in human history. The many complexities in organising today's societies, which are a product of different systems, paradigms and thinking, make it difficult for major changes to take place. Unlike how it was, say, in the 50's when world decolonisation was slowly taking place and nationalist movements were a norm. Or a 100 years ago, when countries were very much isolated against one another; it behooved countries to cooperate and collaborate in order to progress. Or a thousand years ago, when feudal civilisations flourished and the stronger kingdoms would rule over the weaker ones. Or a hundred thousand years ago, when the earliest human societies were found. Perhaps back then, one invention might have been all it took to change the entire course of human history.

Salam.

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It's a Wrap was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who came, everyone involved, and everyone who supported it. PEACE!

Micbandits - Power (to download: right click - save as)
note - This was recorded during the day we left for KL to meet Kartel.

Lyrics:

Zed Peace
Live and direct from the belly of the east
Telecast on the screen catch a glimpse of Zed Peace
and they wondering, what is Micbandits about?
Well we bout to do a show I'll let you figure that out
We a group of small boys from the smallest of places
and we tryna see if we can actually become famous
If we do, then damn, we just made a statment
That we from the kampongs but became the greatest
So if you from the kampongs, and you can make it
Then you can inspire the youth to take risks
And stop tryna mimic the west
Cuz we got our own problems I be damned if we don't progress
Do you understand why we try so damn hard
To find brand new talent from our own backyard?
Cuz nobody's gonna help you to fill that spot
So it's up to us now, to rise to the top
We want that power

The Kro
We've been through too much, to ponder on the past
So when they ask about the past I just pour another glass
And tell my peers that what actually appears to be the start
Is actually the aftermath of what the years had in store
I guess it was pure luck or maybe pure talent
How we filled a half empty glass with a gallon
We've been racing with ourselves like a rally
Now we in the top after hiding in the valleys
I'ma direct this verse to the critics and the haters
Give a shout out to my fans, yea baby we made it
We major, slice the pie and share it with my folks
Micbandits enteprise suprise em like ghost
Here's a toast, to our long term success
Cuz this life is uncertain so I hope for the best
Close curtains, dim the lights here's another set
A Kartel performance I hope ya'll won't forget
I want that power

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Micbandits: "It's a Wrap"

A music video premiere of 'Cantik Rupamu (Hello)'

Featuring performances by:
A Band Once | Layzee Clan | MNC | One D | Projectunes

Special Guest:
Altimet

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Here's to a good show fellas!

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Ocean Talk

Khaos: Yo guys, do you think Micbandits will be super famous one day?

Kro: I don't see why not.

Zed: I guess if we worked real hard for it. How famous is super famous?

Khaos: Hmm, like world famous. Jay-Z famous.

Kro: Maybe not that famous lah bro, big in Asia maybe.

Zed: Too Phat famous. That's good enough for me. At the same though, is fame all we really want out of this?

Khaos: Inda pulang. But syok jua tu, don't you think so?

Zed: There's better things out there than fame.

Khaos: Kau ani jua eh, orang betanya saja.

Kro: It would be just as dope if we can set up a big record label one day. Turn ourselves into successful businessmen.

Zed: Yea, can't depend on being an artist forever. At least not in Brunei.

Khaos: But if you had the chance to be the next big thing, would you take it?

Kro: Definetly.

Zed: Baik ko tanya if there was a million bucks on the floor would you take it.

Khaos: Baie kau ani ah Zed. Bah, what is it that YOU want out of this?

Zed: I wanna make good music.

Khaos: Macam tah kami inda. What do you really really want though?

Zed: I've told you guys what I want.

Khaos: Hmph, yang pasal political shit ani ni eh.

Kro: You want to be an influential figure in Brunei one day right?

Zed: I want to be able to inspire critical thinkers. Instead of having this generation become a bunch of yes-people who just nod their heads and...

Khaos: ... Iatabah. That's still a dream though. Iatah million bucks ampai-ampai mu tu.

Zed: I guess so.

Kro: Let's agree on this: Fame, money, influence et cetera; all this technically you can reach if you really strive for it.

Khaos: Exactly. No dream is impossible.

Zed: Let's just hope so.

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