The classic text by Tony Corinda, 13 Steps To Mentalism, spans the occult to explore mind control, telekinesis, divination, clairvoyance and more. Exploration of other realms to understand the depths of human existence and the soul's journey are recurring themes throughout Pharoahe Monch's music. I delve more into his latest album in an earlier blog post W.A.R. and Peace.
The video for one of the records on the album, Still Standing, premiered yesterday and the imagery is ingrained in my mind. The song chronicles his struggle to cope with chronic asthma throughout his life, as well as how his career choice was motivated by this battle. The mighty horns on the track laced with Jill Scott's brilliant vocals and Pharoahe's vivid introspective about the various trials and tribulations that he has survived is soul-stirring. The beat produced by M-Phazes is a masterpiece. Words cannot express the grand emotion that I feel when I hear this song.
Watch and tell me how it makes you feel.
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