Includes an extra large poster of the cover art, a poster designed by DTES artist TJ Felix, the album lyrics, artist bios, a patch, and a sticker.
Includes unlimited streaming of 100 Block Rock 2
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 5 days
edition of 100
Purchasable with gift card
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Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
Numbered copies - run of 200.
Includes a poster designed by DTES artist TJ Felix, the album lyrics, and artist bios.
Includes unlimited streaming of 100 Block Rock 2
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 5 days
edition of 200
Purchasable with gift card
$20USDor more
about
Steve Technition Cardinal: the entrepreneur; the father; the rapper; the producer... Whatever the case may be, I will rhyme at some point in time. Waging through the ruins of a culture fractured and frayed. have a million songs, so I'll always get paid. You can believe it's Steve but I was raised as Blaze. Never the less I am TechNitioN Cardinal. So hit em in the face with the bass, slap 'em in the ass with a blast from the sax, smack 'em in the bum with the drums. Last but not least... Gonna' be killin' em with the rhythm.
I'll take you there.
I will make you drift and sway.
lyrics
Shit get’s real.
Ya’ all that was hard, like,
Ya’ all that I know is real.
My security, I’m living insecurity.
I’m fearing me, I’ll gulp wearily.
Nah I’m just kidding, liquor ain’t steering me.
Maybe ADHD got me a little anxious.
Ah, if you don’t like my shit,
Then you can fuck off with your fake ass.
Look at my life, I’m driven, just kidding,
Happy as long as I’m spitting.
Damn, I’m challenged, I’m chemically imbalanced;
A whole plate full of grateful,
Mischievous, stupendous, arrested, I exploded.
Woke up in a jail cell loaded.
Yup, yup, looking all rested,
Get over it.
Yippie! I guess I’m not claustrophobic.
Shit get’s real.
Ya’ all that was hard, like,
Ya’ all that I know is real.
Many years ago, when I used to be a kid.
Never did what I was told, never told what I did.
Now I’m living inside this penitentiary,
Should have listened to my elders,
Maybe, I’d be free.
But I’m not going to whine, ‘cause I know that I’ll do the time.
Tick tock and do my time, as I’m kicking a dope rhyme.
In my mind I’ve got freedom, in my heart I’ve got pain.
The demons in my brain are trying to drive me insane,
But I’m never shakin’ it rough, because my attitude is tough,
Coming off the streets, yeah, it’s rough…
Shit get’s real.
Ya’ all that was hard, like,
Ya’ all that I know is real.
I’m used to abuse, I proved that I’m proof.
I’m using a ruse to confuse all them fools.
I stimulate great debate,
amongst all the fools with the wrong rational.
I still break rules. I’m used to confusion.
I’m used to being used, and
I’m used to black eyes, broken bones, and a brusin’.
I’m used to this mission.
I search for what’s missing.
I’m used to the dark road that leads back to prison.
I’m used to game, getting used to the pain.
I’m used to maintain only tears in rain.
I’m used to bein’ dissed, I’m used to bein’ pissed.
I’m used to broken knuckles on both of my fists.
I’m used to being poor, sleeping on the floor.
I’m used to being woken up and thrown out the door.
I’m used to just livin’ but not living life.
I’m used to existing and not caring why.
I’m was used to the glass, pipe full of crack, accumulating resin and pushin’ Brillo back.
I’m used to the streets, used to being tweaked,
Used to no sleep for at least two weeks; now clean.
I’m used to being frozen, out there with the bros and,
Chillin’ outside conversatin’ with the bros and,
I was used to my tent and not paying rent.
Having to grind for my money, when it was already spent.
I was used to the nights, used to a fight.
Tweaked on everything, goin’ hard all night,
I’m used to broke days, trying to get paid.
Feeling lost and hopeless,
‘Till I always found my way.
Shit get’s real.
Ya’ all that was hard, like,
Ya’ all that I know is real.
As I walk down my street at night,
I’m overwhelmed by the pain, I…
As I walk down my street at night,
I’m overwhelmed by the pain, I…
credits
from 100 Block Rock 2,
released January 1, 2022
Vocals - Steve Cardinal
Acoustic Guitar - Steve Cardinal
The record so nice, I bought it twice. Just sent one as a gift to a friend.
This record is stunning. Poignant and powerful, sometimes heartbreaking. The artwork is gorgeous too. firecat666
A collection of tracks from the singer and multi-disciplinary artist's 111 collaboration series, featuring KMRU, Laraaji, and others. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 25, 2024
