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Remember

by Macho

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Ready 03:36
Let me introduce you to macho R.Ortega for better or worse A Veteran brotha with a better than verse Who hurt competition even though I don’t curse I’m officially an OG Never from my lips hear the words Woe is me Never will I forsake TR family Forever will I be one half of New Breed Forever will I be that man who plants seed Lock me in the booth homie throw away the key The path has been paved To the calling I’m a slave I praise Him cause He rolled away the stone from my grave! Yea..And if you feel the same thing Shout it from the sky scrapers let the bells ring I don’t put the focus upon heaven and hell I’m trying to bring the kingdom of God where I dwell And if I seek the kingdom and His righteousness first Then He promised in eternity I shall never thirst If you believe me throw it up Don’t worry bout the show I’m gon clearly blow it up Yall know wassup these 16s can’t hold me They couldn’t hold the young me and they can’t hold the old me So I’ma bring you close to me take you inside my mind Let you explore the core of me careful you might find I ain’t your cookie cut in the box hip hop I ain’t your corny christian emcee gone pop I put a million milliseconds in every sentence I bring you I’m trying to build faith and inspire you to continue I’m a servant and a child of the King A puerto rock from the bury making music you can live to Hook - I’m Ready I’m Willing I’m back in the builing I got that feeling that I had back when the music was pure I’m Ready I’m Willing I’m back in the builing I’m a servant and a child of the King A puerto rock from the bury making music you can live to I ain’t your metaphor and simile man I’m an assembly man I’m assembling a clan To follow Him into tomorrow Too many living hollow Puffing up their existence Drowning it in a bottle My motto is... Follow His Will Develop your skill Let the Spirit reveal how to build If you refuse to kneel The two can never congeal I shed a tear for you if you’re rolling solo in this field man I got so much to say so little time That’s why I got no time to listen to these little rhymes Long as this mic is mine... I’m saying what’s on my mind You’ll never hear me saying that I’m hustling or grindin... Nah That ain’t how I perceive my actions Hustlers never win Grindin is just a fraction of the effort that’s needed to succeed So I proceed in Faith Lord help me to take last place Because I’m ready Hook
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Remember 03:50
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I Am feat. DJ Aslan (free) 03:17
As I enter this new era of ever changing music I ponder how in retrospect I might be viewed By the masses by the few For my passion for my views for the way that I spit that truth When I step up in the booth see I’m rarely concerned with conversations on communities of keyboards I don’t keep score that’s a definite path to a detour still tryin to figure out how to live life balancing Christ family and mics I know I’m dope I don’t care if you wrote whether I am or I aint nice but the greater debate ever since I remember was how many times do we enter the name of the Lord Jesus and more are we pre occupied with just keeping it raw well, well if time does tell then I’m figuring 18years of fruit and fellowship with my fans have served Him well So I ain’t gon speak on it preach on it I’ma just let peace drop that beat on it I don’t ever need a pen and a pad I just step up in the lab go to work like a beast on it To God be all the glory even if you sleep on it u can leave me or you can take me fam I am who the I AM made me man I am a father of two and a husband of 1 I am a beacon of light cause im a child of the son I am more than a conqueror but less than a hero I go harder than most cause I pay - no attention to fear and in my 35 years I been to and fro killin every microphone every show From skid row- to the house of blues maybe you could say that I paid my dues but even though I am who the I am made me I thank God that he re create me everyday elevating me making every crooked path straight in me I’m nobody special I ain’t nobody good But I, I thank the Lord that He took me out that hood You see I, could’ve been that murda man that trigga man that dope man but when I heard the word He spoke, He gave me that everlasting hope So I jumped in my ride then I, I hit that road I just packed up my clothes - me and my flow and my stereo I drove straight to that Tunnel - tunnel rat be my fam still that new breed emcee - man I am who the I am say I am
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Macho Verse 1 She told me he’s a good man You can trust him but he’s a hood man I know he be hustlin I know that kid well Love’s his mama Church on easter with the Holy water But after the goodnight kiss He’s macked up, strapped up, wrapped up in the abyss And if I didn’t warn you mama I would be remiss I fear inside my heart nothing good can come of this I thought you was the smart one Got the good grades Couldn’t see past the cadillac with wood grain Diamonds are a girls best friend but when you’re broken hearted - ain’t a diamond that can mend I know you see the warning sign shorty don’t pretend Joy can’t come in the morning if the night never ends Now you’re fightin again And the light’s growing dim Should have trusted in the King instead of trusting in him Griffin verse 2 "He got a taste for the good life, moved from the east coast, hustled in ohio, made a name in the streets, coke was his business if u needed hard he would do it, wipped it up in the kitchen if the product made money he'd move it, anything that profit, he would cop it and make it sky rocket, stretched the powder and he filled pockets, he moved slow cuz he ain't have to move for know one, lived like a wiseguy, trust, owned some but gave none, love, owned tones and gave some, but what's love and trust when its based on the money you make son, thought his friends were his people and one had another thing in mind but it was all just a matter of time, thought he was safe cuz the concrete jungle was far away but greed's a resident in every state, he went missing with a brick a little less than a month, clear until the morning he was found dead in his trunk, true story Macho Verse 3 He said he wanna to be a rock star Leave the hood life Give reality a long kiss goodnight Give him some wisdom to save him from anguish I guess its my fault I couldn't speak his language Met him as a tagger always had thw need for recognition An emcee at heart he loved the art like religion Brought him to the hole Took him under my wing But aint nobody perfect not me not him Tried to show him that the game is more than a dope rhyme school him to the business side and elevate his mind I taught him what I knew about the kingdom of the lord Help him fine tune his skills to murder the 4/4 But he had his own plan And I can't blame him I love him like a brother but I can't tame him I know he wants to reach his goals I pray he realizes everything that glitters aint gold
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You see the Gospel that we proclaim is far from a game but some of yall insist on childish ways so let’s play the best five card hand wins with no Joker and since He stripped me of my pride then I’m gon call it strip Poker I see you I raise you I’m all in no stallin The price to play is your life today so is you callin? and if so forget dough you need heart you need art you need flow that’s just a couple things you need to grow So get it from the masters then learn it from your pastors and hopefully your fathers then finally the author and finisher of all from major to miniature the writer of the book of life it’s more than ancient literature So take it and make it your compass your navigation on this road to open mics and records sold and if every time you spit you ain’t reachin the peoples soul then maybe it’s cause you’re dreaming bout riches silver and gold Hook I get up I get down I got love For this sound Won’t allow Them to destroy this music easily I wake up and it seems that I’m still in a dream I can’t find a place of rest for the emcee in me I get up I get down I got love For this sound Won’t allow Them to destroy this music easily So if you’re feelin me then throw your hands up and stop grillin me wake up to your ability and Live Your Dream Verse 2 Yo it it wrong for me to think that ya’ll should master your craft wrong for me to want yall to come with it in the lab wrong for me to admire only those who control their breathing wrong to require that we be ready in and out of season ha that’s what it takes to make it that’s what it takes for greatness I pray yall don’t forsake this or God forbid mistake this as arrogant it’s apparent that I inherently parent the talent that I see before me let’s give Him the glory!
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I know my time on this place is limited sometimes I feel like a primitive warrior when I'm faced with faceless ageless principalities and powers who seek to steal kill and devour but in my final hour Will I show courage or cower To the showers barrages mirages of the enemy Or will I heed the caution of Galatians that be tellin me why do you start in spirit but finish in the flesh and if I take the latter path I face a certain death I woke up early in the morning surely I am blessed on words of worry and distress I wont waste breath I tell my wife I love her I look out for my brotha I hold my son in my arms I even called my moms I asked the father let your will be done in my life I’ma do it right I’ma do it right (Shames Worthy verse) This some ol' epic type, sky crash, hectic right? Life flash in front of ya eyes fast like upset at things regretted, but forget it, can't change it. Whatever's remaining, too late to rearrange it, like when the flames get close, or hurricane hit, or a tsunami splash, or nuke missile blast. If anybody on the planet's still breathing, what's your achievements? What's the legacy you're leaving? Is anyone gonna be grieving? Are you receiving what you believed in? Your soulmate, did you meet them? Did you enjoy TRUE freedom? Did you let your loved ones know you need them, or just mistreat them? Cuz you never know when you're gonna go. So you gotta show love. No, don't hold a grudge, especially with your blood. When push comes to shove, it aint worth it. Nobody's perfect. Learn how to work it. (Hook) I'm feeling like I woke up from a nightmare. So realistic, I remember like I'm right there still. So ill. Got killed, now its like a 2nd chance on life. I'm 'a do it right. I'm 'a do it right. (2x) I crash your stereo I turn the lights on I put the speakers up Make sure the mics on Yo microphone check shame is this mic on The Ill Eagle make you wanna get your fight on And when the bass drum hit I’m trying to picture how ugly your face gon get I’m trying to get your radio to turn itself higher Block party in your headphones fed through the wire My break’s over I’m back to put in work I came to elevate creator of heaven and earth Cause my people in danger strange days are ahead God sent angels to emcees and Djs with His red letter to edify Yesterday let it die Tomorrow is a dream Todays the reason why You were created so connect with who perfected you tonight say I’m a do it right I’m a do it right!
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Run To You 04:12
Hook Lord I run to You When left to my devices I don’t think I can make another day I put my trust in You For I know you always hear me when I pray Well it’s the same old me sometimes I feel I’m in a cage and can’t break free I feel I’m stuck on the same page for days Like I’m in high school and I can’t make the grade and when I drive at night I look up in the sky and don’t see no light and even though the moon and the stars are exactly where they are I’m still far from my final destination And upon further investigation of my heart it’s clear to me the night’s a metaphor for my life Well at least in this moment But see a moment lasts forever when you’re severed from the Alpha and Omega and you didn’t even know it and if you saw me on the daily you would say I didn’t show it but yo don’t get it twisted cause just because a brotha gifted don’t mean he uplifted It don’t mean he ain’t a misfit it could mean he just a strugglin christian who spit sick so with the quickness I relinquish my control Or lack thereof and just let it go Hook Lord I run to You When left to my devices I don’t think I can make another day I put my trust in You For I know you always hear me when I pray who am I that you consider me that you prepare me a table in the presence of my enemies is a mystery I know my history it’s quite a vision my sin is ever before me Lord - Who am I that you would send me beyond the call I’m in awe that you would befriend me If I were You... honestly I would end me but you restore me, revive me and cleanse me Here I stand empty, bankrupt, hands up Feel you getting closer as the music gettin cranked up “Stand up” You say New mercy for new day I believed a lie regardless of what the truth say This is where you want me This is where I need to be Humble in submission a position jesus teaches me Oh that I would be like the least of these Give me the peace to become a humble beast to these
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Dear God I wonder can you hear me once upon a time I saw everything more clearly as I gaze daily on humanities plight my faith has been painstakingly withdrawing from the light As a man I seen murder mayhem and corruption But as a Christian I witnessed the churches deconstruction of true religion and if truly there is a heaven then why is it not reflected in reality we live in If I’m intellectually driven - I’m forced to conclude it’s impossible for man to raise himself from the tomb Impossible that a virgin had life in the womb It’s improbable to assume that mans days are done soon I see the places technology has taken us i see how science and philosophy enlighten us my faith is shaken up lord have you forsaken us if you hear me im calling you to awaken us can you hear me can you hear me can you hear me I wanna know Dear God when I call you lord do you hear me.
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Jurny lyrics My tool's name is Michael and it's archangelic how I spark Fans tell it's from the heart sans embellishment I part with the rhetoric hard as them sediments Started at 11 even as BMX pedallin' Headed for the Shadow because that'll be my medicine Ridalin ain't widdlin this hype I'm an all nighter writer if you share the same sentiment you better get your hands up right We forever adamant to hear the people chatterin Give em what they askin cuz they never gonna get it unless A Tunnel's up to bat again Now they get to clamorin Asking for a chance at them but you know what'll happen when Jurny get to rappin again Slapping all them cats with simple pencil and that pen again Watch what you be sayin because Macho be my brethren I'm guaranteed to kill again Rookies and them veterans Fillin up ya system Macho Lyrics How many microphones should I slaughter before they get it See I been rockin since roxbury I’ll never forget it Ya’ll know me by now I’m big homie no longer the rookie heard the call and followed Father wherever he took me yea from the streets to the stage the gutter to front page every trail that we blazed had His name on it We put it down in every town that we enter - with the sound front and center If it’s real I’m spittin game on it. I done came from the same places where men end up slain locked in chains scatter brain but I got up outta there like a runaway train and I been told heart and sou ain’t required to make that dough but I don’t live for that gold yall know I don’t fit that mold I rock for all of yall that’s trying to keep ya mind right for all my people who might never see the limelight for those who work from 9-5 then 5 to midnight I know yall be bumpin Tunnel Rats up in ya system!
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Ain't My Life (free) 04:08
No purpose No Gain Cause if the road to tomorrow ain’t paved in Christ name then all of my effort is in vain if my people still in chains eternity unchanged Ya’ll know it’s too easy to switch lanes spit game fort the king with no power behind the claim Am I the only one that’s been there, done that made myself an idol through recital of these dumb raps who do we trust What do we thirst for Body lusts for the world but Spirit hungers for more its a true tug of war But the truth of the Lord is that he gave us aythang we need to live righteous and pure don’t need ice and awards forget need mics and applause gotta get this rap thing back to bringing true life to the lost so i say i surrender all lord imma follow the call imma be the one to bring your peope to that light cause this aint my life Hook This ain’t my life (no no no no no no) Cause when I tried to live it man I lost it Look at what it cost me Thank Him for Cross This ain’t my life (no no no no) This ain’t my life (no no no no no no) When I finally gave it up I found it Crazy as it sounds it’s right for me to say it I’m ok with it this ain’t my life. Verse 2 She hit the bed just before the sunrise barely remember color of her sons eyes she used to be that hit the books, gettin 2nd looks from suit and ties to crooks when she comes by she always had the itch to hit the limelight Red carpet, glamour life party all night then she was introduced to that pure white future, flash, cash, crash, lost in the allure of life Oh and all she hear is mama tellin her the Lord gave her the only gift a man could not afford She tried to fade away the feeling Bright lights higher heights neva brought a healing and if money was heavens magic key she could afford freedom and avoid a tragedy but tragically she’s a casualty of her own majesty I pray she realize it fast and say hook This ain’t my life (no no no no no no) Cause when I tried to live it man I lost it Look at what it cost me Thank Him for Cross This ain’t my life (no no no no) This ain’t my life (no no no no no no) When I finally gave it up I found it Crazy as it sounds it’s right for me to say it I’m ok with it this ain’t my life. verse 3 He ducked away to find a quiet place Tears of pain sweat and sorrow rain down his face This is the day that he was born for Moment that he waited for second that he prayed for and when it finally arrived I was surprised to realize that even Jesus was afraid ya’ll He said Father if this can pass from me then as a man I humble myself and I ask it of Thee. but then He said your will be done and not my own he gave up His thrown so we could call heaven our home and when he walked the road to Golgotha the perfect lamb, the sinless sacrifice is what He offered. He carried more than a cross Carried the sin of man crown of thorns on His head They drove nails in His hands He was my substitution He took my penalty Gave me his righteousness To live is Christ This ain’t my life... This ain’t my life (no no no no) This ain’t my life (no no no no no no) Cause when I tried to live it man I lost it Look at what it cost me Thank Him for Cross This ain’t my life (no no no no) This ain’t my life (no no no no no no) When I finally gave it up I found it Crazy as it sounds it’s right for me to say it I’m ok with it this ain’t my life.
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Verse 1 Give me the strength cause I ain’t got one ounce left I can’t freestyle my life I can’t afford to guess It’s been 30 plus years since my first breath Please bless another 70 before my death And in between points A & Z is my life My struggle My Faith My Son My Wife But My My let me stop right there and switch lanes Cause my self is the reason for all My pain But Ever since I learned to call upon Jesus name Your grace the foundation for all my gain Anytime I refrain from what I know to be true Is when I feel a million miles from you So Lord give ne strength Cause I aint gon make it man You gotta strip me if myself leave me naked and.. Unashamed, Untied, untangled, unbound, Free to hit’em with my sound Hook In Your presence Lord Is everything I need In my weakness You Strength is made perfect I have tried fighting my own fight But now I realize All I need is for You to Give Me Strength Verse 3 After the Storm After the quake After the after shock is when I awake After the darkest night and before the dawn Is when the spirit rains down grace and gives me a song? And when the Word came Thats when the faith came And when my knees dropped I see His face again I’m in the race again I’m in His Place again I aint concerned with being in the good grace of men If you know what I mean If you know how i feel Then throw a one up in the air And show him love for real If you aint never known The love the lord has shown Then come see me afer the show and youll call it your own I’m feelin fresh like forevers in my breath Never again will death have a hold on this kid again I’m here to spit again Tryin to get it in again Strength from the King again Let me hear you sing again
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about

Macho Ortega, one-half of the critically acclaimed duo “New Breed” is set to release his full-length debut, Remember, a project that is sure to reestablish his presence as a prominent influence in the Christian Hip-Hop community.

Macho was first introduced, with New Breed, as a key member of The Tunnel Rats on their 2001 release, Tunnel Vision. New Breed, consisting of Macho and his sister Elsie, later debuted Stop the Music and followed it up with Nine. Always one to stand out lyrically, no matter who else he’s on a track with, Macho then released Freedom, a seven track EP that allowed him the opportunity to star as a featured artist.

After a lengthy hiatus, Macho is back with Remember, an independent release that will serve as a personal reminder of why his music is all the more relevant in today’s constantly evolving music industry. Remember is a full-length solo project that will embody the familiar qualities fans have come to love from the artist.

With Remember, Macho continues to carry out the central message of the Gospel as he has throughout his career. By infusing God’s Word into his music in a way that manages to be unapologetic, raw, and in-your-face, all the while maintaining a sense of subtlety and a well-placed grace, Macho stays true to the scripture “out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.” When listening to Remember, it is clear that this music came from deep within the heart of the artist.

credits

released October 4, 2011

1. Ready
Produced & Mixed by Donavan Luke Henry NINEWORLD PUBLISHING
Written by Rosario Ortega Five Four Ever Music Ascap
Vocals by Macho and Ashley Rodriguez
Cuts by DJ Aslan

2. Persuaded ( Feat. RSwift)
Produced by D-ski The Illeagle for Illeagle Productions PUBLISHED BY DSKI THE ILLEAGLE PUBLISHING (ASCAP)
Written by Rosario Ortega Five Four Ever Music Ascap/ and R-Swift
Vocals by Macho
Mixed by Shames Worthy
Live Guitar by Darnell Miller

3. Remember ( Feat. Donavan Luke Henry)
Produced & Mixed by Donavan Luke Henry NINEWORLD PUBLISHING
Written by Rosario Ortega Five Four Ever Music Ascap
Chorus Vocals by Donavan Luke Henry
Live Bass by D’Aundre “D-Bass” Thomas

4. I Am
Produced by Peace 586 for 586BeatsAscap
Written by Rosario Ortega Five Four Ever Music Ascap
Mixed by Shames Worthy
Chorus by DJ Aslan

5. Don’t Listen To Your Heart (Feat. Griff & Estee)
Produced by Raiden
Written by Rosario Ortega Five Four Ever Music Ascap/ and John Velez
Mixed by Shames Worthy
Chorus Vocals by Estee Bullock

6. Live Your Dream (Feat. Dax)
Co produced by Dert and Dski
Written by Rosario Ortega Five Four Ever Music Ascap / and Dax Reynosa
Mixed by Shames Worthy


7. Do it Right (Feat. Shames Worthy)
Produced by D-ski The Illeagle DSKI THE ILLEAGLE PUBLISHING (ASCAP)
Written by Rosario Ortega Five Four Ever Music Ascap and Raphael Henley for Shames Worthy Music, ASCAP
Mixed by Shames Worthy

8. Run to you
Produced & Mixed by Donavan Luke Henry NINEWORLD PUBLISHING
Written by Rosario Ortega Five Four Ever Music Ascap
Vocals by Macho, Noah Chaparro and Donavan Luke Henry
Live Bass by D’Aundre “D-Bass” Thomas
Live Guitar by Noah Chaparro

9. No greater love
Produced & Mixed by Donavan Luke Henry NINEWORLD PUBLISHING
Written by Rosario Ortega Five Four Ever Music Ascap
Vocals by Macho and Donavan Luke Henry

10. Dear God (Feat. Propaganda)
Produced by D-ski The Illeagle DSKI THE ILLEAGLE PUBLISHING (ASCAP)
Written by Rosario Ortega Five Four Ever Music Ascap / J.petty ASCAP I am not them music ASCAP
Sermon by Ravi Zacharias
Mixed by Shames Worthy
Vocals by Macho

11. Up in your system (Feat. Jurny Big & Zane)
Produced by R. Gollner (Sun Diesel Music) BMI
Written by Rosario Ortega Five Four Ever Music Ascap / A. Olguin Jurny Big Music Ascap / Zane Reynosa
Mixed by Shames Worthy

12. Ain't my life
Produced by Don Baker for Cynthia s Piano BMI
Written by Rosario Ortega Five Four Ever Music Ascap
Mixed by Donavan Luke Henry
Vocals by Macho

13. Give Me Strength (New Breed Feat. Elsie & Ashley Rodriguez)
Produced by D-ski The Illeagle DSKI THE ILLEAGLE PUBLISHING (ASCAP)
Written by Rosario Ortega Five Four Ever Music Ascap / Elsie VanClief
Mixed by Shames Worthy
Vocals by Ashley Rodriguez


Special Thanks to www.Poabdesign.com & www.Mloveizm.com for support, graphics & friendship!
Special thanks to www.gustavoortega.com for EPK & Music video production!
Love and Peace to my wife Jamie & son Nahoa for patience and support during production… You are the joy of my life!

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