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The Statosphere is a layer of the Atmosphere outside the earth.
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Open Mike Eagle is part of the underground hip hop open-mic workshop, Project Blowed. This was pioneered by emcees such as Aceyalone & Abstract Rude. They have released two compilation albums.
1995’s Project Blowed
And 2005’s follow up, Project Blowed: 10th Anniversary
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Aceyalone wants to plant knowledge in your mind and hopefully it manifests into your thoughts & actions.
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Ill metaphor/double entendre. The attic represents the mind, thus somebody “lightin' the fuse” could mean an idea being sparked.
Or it could have a more spiritual meaning (following the theme of the song), where your inner light shines to represent spiritual growth. Could be referencing the third eye chakra (responsible for perception, e.g. “..searches, guide our way through”).
It be a privilege you associated wit us D.I.T.C. (Ft. A.G., Lord Finesse & O.C.) – Tribute
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Big L is often considered one of the greatest lyricists of all time, so O.C. is proud that he was a part of and repped D.I.T.C.
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Double Entendre/Homophone: They metaphorically got rid of the negative fire and gained control. Can also be taken literally as rain takes out flames.
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Mikah Nine’s debut album (1999) was titled It’s All Love
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Referencing Run DMC’s classic 1988 album, Tougher Than Leather
Ties into the theme of the song, Haiku D'Etat can get through anything – they were built to last.
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