[King Ra.]

OPEN MIC FEATURE #2

"Dissecting A Profane Mystery" (featuring Vulgar & Split) written by Nigma


Nigma:

I'm a cloak and dagger vagabond who shadow box in blackness with assassins thoughts
Last attacks have stopped, it's re-enacted mummification the way you wrapped in gauze
Planned combat with bars have trapped me
Use the hand of God to crack the padded lock
I'm past Islamic, stand in chalk and ink a magic psalm that plants a massive bomb
That latch to thoughts, evolving fast beyond the passive pawns and terrorists who stand in awe
Go grab and stab a happy heart till beats are bland, so bleak that raptures target memories
You're reading texts so deep that each could test the depth of seas cause E's the best in breed
Complex emcee, I hold my breath to breathe
Out-step the deadly feet of leprosy to rep the 3
Pushing prison pens, defeat means death to me
These bars don't cage me, nay they set me free
Conceived in thirty three degrees of darkness
Harness evil shards of steel and carve
With scimitars, I cleave apart the trees in Eden's garden, weaving barkskin sheets of armor
Separate species, artist with the heat of arson's
Beast of carnage, sharp as the teeth I'm barring

Vulgar:

Gentle people, pardon me for being partially sephardic
Forgive me for spreading mayonnaise on your soul mate's gonohrean arches
Life's an entrapment, and Sean Connery is heartless
He brought a knife to a lapdance during the bondage plea of Marcus
Aurelius, keeper of Rome, leaders of men or treasonous clones?
Hiveminds are interconnected stadiums, the Colisseum was a piece of the mold
And honestly, this bloodlust policy is just a leech in my lobe
coaxing out the most active senses sensing toxicity in civilian clothes
Modesty is hideous, subconsciously make pilgrimage to ghost towns
where confidence is transparent with each rhythmic sentence that's composed now
Limestone harbinger, Saxon shrubbery - pinecones, artistry, ask the Tuscan breed
You'll be the first to die a flowery death and the last to suffer me
Why attempt a late blooming career when most rose gardens are plastic fuckery?
Sound the drums and heed the flung debris, smoking alklaline laced tobacco
The pineal gland expands every time you touch the outer rim of nature's asshole
CIA forsaken Castros populate fields of judgement, but I don't even like to listen
Never forget 9/11, nor the law that genocide forms the price of biscuits
Drink your elixirs, cause every alchemist makes important life decisions
The lord of night's a Nordic knight who soars in morbid mite commissions
As sunlight pours out of his solarplexus, a corpse of bright hibiscus
All the ingredients that simply make a normal sight sadistic

Split:

On your mark, jetset, finish. Sip champagne from minarets in Minsk.
Kidding. Live by the gram and the instant. Smoked colors drip optical illusions,
Outfox McCloud with a cloaking switch flick cuz I'm a barrel roll enthusiast.
Switch, sideways flaring ginsu knife, hacks your shady moral penumbra. Splits you in eight hazy directions,
The corporate enema machine's fact sheet? Apathy, Contra physics and a list of effective sedatives.
Bred ten tenants deep like a logarithmic function. Fuck your edge in broad appeal.
Sepcious zeal wrapped in active product placement. Doubts, contorted hate, riddle-me-an-atheist.
I court the lucid dream of safety, death's forty night revolution. Pregnant influx of numbing uselessness-
Till then I'll smoke karmic butts under neon signs for imminent proof requests,
like whose culture will we pollute next? New Zealand, they're too sick of pretty environments.
Death's got my number for the fiftieth time, and ive a debt receipt for eons.
Catch me sleeping on it, stereophonic teaspoon of Zzquil and Keystone Ice party tonic-
rhymes are my anti-klonopin, ride Janice Joplin's sarcophagus red- 80 higher the limit.
Calvin and Hobbes skiddin visions- the slippery slope to conscience on the dike's Radio Flyer coffin.
At least when we died it transmogrified me to awesome.

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WEEK 4 PREDICTIONS.


c.d.m. (0-3) VS. Mac (1-0)

What's the deal?: If there has been one valiant fighter this year, it's been Veritas, who, despite has yet to win, continues to battle on. This week he faces Mac who made his debut last week, a no show win over Dave.

Who wins?: We weren't able to see Mac at his full potential so this week will really give us an idea of how good he is. c.d.m. is no pushover. In the past two weeks, he has trailed in votes, only to make a comeback and fall short. It's only a matter of time before he gets his first win right? V can write. Mac's no show piece wasn't up to par. I see V making a statement right here. PREDICTION: c.d.m. wins his first match of the season, 7-1.


Nigma (2-1) VS. Rawn MacDon (1-2)

What's the deal?: Nigma is looking to get in a contenders match early in the season & a win here may just do that. He's coming off a no show victory while Rawn suffered a no show loss & is still searching for his niche in the league.

Who wins?: We've yet to see MacDon's best but this week may be just the chance to do so with instrumentals. He's not new to writing to a beat so the advantage is his for the taking. Nigma has impressed writers so far as the weeks pass on, so this will probably be closer than some would expect. Rawn, this is practically your week for the taking. You better pull it off. PREDICTION: Rawn edges it out, 6-4.


patrown (0-0) VS. ZeeDee (0-0)

What's the deal?: Two new editions to the league face off here. I'm certain both are not new to writing. We'll see who gets their first win here.

Who wins?: Don't know much about these two. Nonetheless it should make for an interesting match. This league is already deep & steadily growing each week. I guess I will take my chances with luck. Aside from hoping this turns out to be a good match, I'm going to roll with patrown here. Gut instinct. PREDICTION: patrown wins debut, 6-1.


Pryde (0-0) VS. Adonis (0-0)

What's the deal?: Another match up of newcomers featuring Pryde & Adonis. This has potential to be a good one & the winner will certainly start off on the right foot.

Who wins?: I remember seeing Pryde around on netcees (R.I.P.), even participating in it's topical league, but I never actually read any of his pieces. Both of these competitors are new here, so what they put up this week will go a long ways into showing where they are writing wise. Might be a sleeper match here but keep your eyes open. Rolling with lady luck again. What's the result? PREDICTION: Adonis wins a close one, 4-3.


IAmBenT (0-0) VS. Ink (0-0)

What's the deal?: This match was requested by Ink, a name I am familiar with but not sure if it's the one I have seen before. He goes up against IAmBenT, rounding off our astonishing 6 new additions in the league.

Who wins?: This match has to be a good one. Ink stated that himself & IAm are crewmates & this rivalry is not new. I'm expecting a close match up here. The winner makes their statement, while the loser looks to rebound the next week. Going to need luck one last time. PREDICTION: Ink wins, 5-3.


bleak (0-1) VS. Zenland (1-2)
What's the deal?: Another match that was requested. Last time we saw bleak around was a first week no show & it's questionable as to whether he will participate in this league beyond this week. The Zenmaster started the year off with a victory, but has lost two in a row of late.

Who wins?: How motivated is bleak in writing this week is up in the air. This battle was requested which would mean it should be a good match. While I don't trust that bleak will show, the Zenmaster will have to keep his guard up just in case his opponent drops a gem. Either way, The Master shall feel what it's like to win once more. PREDICTION: Zenmaster gets back on track, 6-2.



SLEEPER MATCH OF THE WEEK
Vinzr (1-0) VS. TYSON (1-1)

What's the deal?: TYSON got back on the winning side of things last week, with an impressive 6-0 KO victory over Red glare. Vinzr is coming off of his first battle of the season, which turned out to be a 7-1 stomping over Aesthetic.

Who wins?: This should be one of the highlight battles of the week. Vinzr made his debut & impressed the voters heavily while TYSON delivered a knockout, which is what we could expect from a writer who is becoming a top threat. While I expect Vin to drop a solid piece, I see TYSON beginning his reign right here. PREDICTION: TYSON wins convincingly, 8-2.


Red glare (1-1) VS. Innovator (2-1)

What's the deal?: We haven't been able to see Red glare at his best, and hopefully we will see something this week as he faces The Vator, who's surge came to a halt in a loss to Wrecka last week. Red was ko'd by TYSON.

Who wins?: I guess you can say this one can go either way. Innovator has been solid this season, even in his loss last week, while Red glare still seems to be searching for that gas pedal. Word around town is Red is a pretty good writer. Maybe the topics have been a bit challenging & difficult to write to, whatever the case is, I definitely see Red making a move here but The Vator shall prevail in the end. PREDICTION: Innovator edges Red, 6-4.


Aesthetic (0-1) VS. Split (2-1)

What's the deal?: Aesthetic took a beating last week against fellow new member Vinzr, 7-1 while Split received a no show victory . Both of these competitors will seek to start their engines as the season begins to pick up pace.

Who wins?: Aesthetic didn't have it together last week and will definitely need to improve quickly if he wants to earn a spot in the playoffs come season end. Split is no easy picking & he seems very ready to string together some victories. This is a one sided match up. Aesthetic needs another week or 2 to get himself together, I see 8 delivering a stifling blow on his way to the finish line. PREDICTION: Split delivers a knockout, 8-0.


Boredom (0-0) VS. Kuja (1-1)

What's the deal?: Boredom is making his debut in the league & not much is known whether he has ever stepped into the topical realm, though he does battle in the AOBL. Kuja is making his way back into the league after a one week hiatus, and the question is if he is ready to step back in and compete on a high level.

Who wins?: I'm expecting Kuja to show this week and get back on track writing wise. This should be an easy victory unless Boredom shows us something grand & unexpected. It's instrumentals this week, so maybe B has an advantage. I see Kuja's storytelling shining here. Real bright too. PREDICTION: Kuja wins 7-3.


AOWL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
BATTLE OF THE WEEK
pohfig (Platinum) (3-0) VS. Frank (3-0)

What's the deal?: pohfig was no showed week 1 & for the last two weeks has pulled off back to back last vote victories. The gauntlet continues this week, as he preps to go up against Frank who has a 16-1 voting edge so far this season.

Who wins?: This should be another classic throwdown. Frank hasn't disappointed this season, proving to be a force thus far. But is he prepared to win the title? pohfig has defeated two of the best writers this league has to offer in narrow victories and if anyone is ready to make a statement, it's him. How much does he have left in the tank? The ripples of the results shall be felt. PREDICTION: pohfig becomes first AOWL champ, 7-5.


AOWL #1 CONTENDER MATCH
zygote (Platinum) (2-0) VS. Genocide (Titanium) (2-1)

What's the deal?: zygote just two weeks in has already made an impact & looks to continue his streak going up against Genocide, also fresh off a victory, a close one against Camp bell. This match has possible title implications, pending on how the title match goes & the winner will be first in line for a title shot.

Who wins?: These two are heavyweights. It seems zygote has yet to really give us his best work so far this year, though he has cruised to victory in his first two matches. Genocide has been a bit up & down writing wise, some even say that he's yet to reach his potential. So it comes down to who here will bring it? Will zygote finally give us one of those deep thought provoking pieces or will Genocide regain his form & a possible title shot? All unbeatens eventually fall. PREDICTION: Genocide pulls through, 5-3.


AOWL #2 CONTENDER MATCH
Mike Wrecka (Titanium) (2-1) VS. dead man (Titanium) (2-1)
What's the deal?: dead man suffered a close loss to pohfig last week & a shot at the title, but he can regain his composure here against Mike Wrecka, who has won his last two match ups.

Who wins?: Wrecka is gaining momentum & now he can further rise with a win here over dead man. Wrecka faced off against Frank week 1 & took a loss, so it'll be interesting how he fares once again against another top writer. dead man will no doubt be looking to bring it this week, so this match has the makings of being one of the better this week. Who to pick? One vote was the difference between dead man being in a title match & possibly remaining undefeated. Mike comes with it but I see dead man regaining his momentum here. PREDICTION: dead man takes the victory, 6-3.



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NO SHOW LOVE

Once again we show some love to those verses that got stood up. (forgive me for the breakdowns. I know it's not as thorough as you all would probably like.)


Coup

Give ear all ye seekers of Truth:

The world lies to you, up is down and down is uppish
Spinning the needle to displace YAH's compass (vanity)
Twisting His laws to which is taught for the righteous
All the wicked are lost to false light to be lifeless...
Staring at empire for knowledge
Appealing to man's image as goddess
LO! The world languishes and fades away
Broken is the everlasting covenant made
Of the Just One, of the Mighty One of Ysrael
(Why are we so miserable ?)
You cannot discern from the left nor right
Truth is far removed, in utter darkness night

Truth is a Rubix cube. Hmm, how should I put it ?
It's confusion to whom who have no rules to use it
Wear ye the breast plate of the Sovereign Armor
Eyes on the signs, and solve it with the Solver
Flee the devil and resolve not to be bothered
Keep the law and hour, be Honored by the Father
We are fake toward our brother for shallow bling
Wood and Stone know not of His eternal things
Who is like unto YAH, the Mighty one of Ysrael ?
HalleluYAH, bring Psalms as songs to sing
Who sits on His Right Hand still, called Prince of Peace ?
Remove vanity far from thee, lest you forget your Maker
(Therein is His hand angered)

Oh vain man...can the pot say to the maker
Why hast thou made me so ?

This goes out to ones whos eyes open some to hear
To your ears that answer cries in sight of there peers
To all, even the ignorant willing of that Serpent deception:
A truth has kept to His calling, sent by an accession
Care not for any opinion of man nor his decisions

Coup drops his signature style here & doesn't disappoint. His rhyme scheme is pretty sweet & the content solid. The topic he got this week was perfect for him to write to and he most certainly did a great job.


Nigma

As Above, So Below

It started in darkness
Heart rhythms faster, arms begin to chatter
Wish for thoughts to advance on further, but it is
hard to imagine when your target isn't matter
Mind harnesses unlatching apart into fractions
Chartered to blast from the carcass I'm trapped within
Travel the path of dimentions like fractals condenced
I'm endowed by the methods of Astral projection
Scowering texts till I've mastered the lessons

Now I confess what I found, in this testament

My soul shivered out and ascended
And a force pulled me forth with no remorse
A soaring ghostly aura floating north
I bore a golden cord from my former spine
And while the cord survives my forms alive
A warning stripe to adorn my mortal life
As I rise the darkness warms up bright
Achieve this soaring height and see a door
knock knock
Percieving motion it opens wide, escorts me by
Astral eyes are swarmed by brightness
My arrivals dwarfted beside this formless light

I shared a wordless conversation
With this merge of God and Satan
I observed with flawless patience
And I learnt how chakras sacred
I saw mistakes through my designers thoughts
Saw the flaws in all apocalyptic Mayan faults
Was taught how night evolves despite its costs
How it gives rise to light because the night needs dawn

I saw the iris in the Eye of Ra
Look on to watch me rise and fall
In my time to drop I felt alive and calm
Inspired and enlightened by my higher calling

Nigma is making a name for himself in this league & this piece was just another in his rise up the ladder. Another religious-like approach but a much different direction/perspective from Coup's. Imagery was very apparent & seems to be the key in his piece. The poetic smoothness of his lines (another similar attribute like Coup's piece) led to very good transitions. Another well written drop.


Mac

I gave up hopes of ever becoming sober
trying to quit drinks made me a frequent smoker
My weak willpower determined i wasn't strong enough
and due my anger issues i had to keep distance from everyone
I lost everything, there was no reason to keep drinking
but I had to compensate the fact I was still breathing
The alcohol is the fuel that keeps me drinking more
i can't answer questions as my mind's never clear

I can't focus on anything, i get distracted easily
all mondays i wake up in a bar without my shoes & money
My wife left me and took the children without any warning
i refuse to give her my properties & the lawyer keeps calling
I decided to gather forces and stay sober for a long time
and reach the happyness mountain I could never climb



It's been six years since I had a drink
i have a job, family and now i can think
Then suddendly I got an anonymous call,
saying that my mother crashed her vehicle into a wall..
I assisted to her funeral then went to a bar pain
woke up in the monday with nothing.. once again

Mac made his debut though he was no showed by his opponent. He posted this piece in the OM section & got mixed reviews. The talent is most certainly there & maybe the topic was a bit challenging. Nonetheless, I'm certain he will use the critique as fuel to putting together a better drop than this one. The story was pretty good & this may be his best attribute. We will look forward to his coming work in the weeks to come.


Split

I think I met a girl with the most iridescent eyes,
In the setting sun, they only seemed to intensify,
She seemed beautiful but even then I knew,
It was true thst beauty will only grow old and die.

As if the world slept behind those streetlights that night,
We both climbed aboard the same train, same time.
in the way you'd remember in old age a pair of pretty eyes,
autumn's ides, and dead end intersections-
She walked down the tracks' curves,
riding parallel lines, turns without direction,
Sat next seat over, the stare of a scared girl,
And without a word drank the silent air of the world

It's the masterpieces never painted that hang heaviest,
Novels untyped, untitled, fighting out of every sentence

It was the clearest haze I ever fell through,
And I say that to tell you that it's the last one I ever want to see.
Knowing she could look over but never did,
I believe to this day I dreamt up those eyes as a kid,
Never believing I'd find them half-asleep and eclipsed
By the quietest journey I'd ever take.
But by the time i reached out to hang onto her hand
She had slipped into the deepest sleeping trance,
Into a quiet calm that'd never come back

Love or an angel, unearthly or faithful,
Ill never explain how that gaze became a sort of prayer

The blind lead the blind through a parted sea of destinations,
A line with many stops, and none to feel safe in,
And some have gotten used to looking past,
I've lost her glimpse, the purest truth in nothing,
And that's enough reason to never look back

Split is underrated & can be dangerous in this league. While this piece doesn't fully display his max potential, it still was a solid piece. His schemes weren't complex but executed fairly well here. Split also does a great job of weaving words together to bring out imagery or emotion. As with the other no show pieces this week, this had a poetic feel, and this style may be used plenty throughout the season.