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In the world of opera, a libretto is the blueprint, a written text that anchors the performance. In the same vein, The Black Opera’s upcoming album Libretto: Of King Legend will prove to anchor the sound and message of The Black Opera. Libretto: of King Legend is a detailed tale, told from the perspectives of both the incredible King and his loyal statesmen.

As an aperitif to The Black Opera’s upcoming album “Libretto: Of King Legend”, MMG is offering the first leak from the project: “Balcony.” A deep, warbling bass line and 80’s coke cinema synths (courtesy of producer Astronote) grace the tracks sonic backdrop. The mysterious vocalists with “black hoodies on no matter what the forecast” fill the pocket nicely with the double entendres and charisma that has garnered them a faithful following.

Libretto is the third and final installment of the three part introduction: THE BLACK OP: ERA I. Libretto creates a musical umbrella which encompasses the [r]evolutionary theme of their first installment Overture and the charismatic spirit of their second installment EnterMission., all while delving into the brilliant mind, heart and bloodline of The Black Opera.

Whether the low-end or the lyrics draw you in, The Black Opera is ready to introduce its newest installment: Libretto: Of King Legend. Available from Mello Music Group October 30th.

lyrics

I See YOU, trynna Cling to whatever’s poppin’.
I See YOU, switchin’ Teams for the better option.
I See YOU, well WE don’t need YOU with The Opera.
Three Ring Circus, Jordan, Pippen, Rodman.
YOU got too many Jerseys in ya locker.
I think the kids call it Thirsty here’s some agua.
WE the Top Shottas with the Patois.
Verbals Stay on Murder Game. YOUR jargon is Hogwash.
Shades on like The Unibomber.
King Shit bitch, Tutankhamen.
Yea WE The Opera but WE move in silence.
UFOs havin’ human sightings yea WE Out Here.


CHORUS:
Yea, I know YOU niggas got it out for me.
Trynna do me like King on the Balcony.
Nah, but YOU will never Malcolm me.
‘Cause everytime I look down...
What Do I See?
Yellow Back (Yellow Back)
Yellow Back Niggas.
Why they still Alive? I don’t know. Go figure.
Bunch of Yellow Back (Yellow Back).
Yellow Back Niggas.
Why they still Alive? I don’t know. Go figure.

They watchin’ (They watchn’).
They watchin’ what WE doin’.
They plottin’ taking notes ‘cause they know WE got it movin’.
They watchin’ (They watchn’).
They watchin’ what WE doin’.
They plottin’ taking notes ‘cause they know Business is Boomin’.








Black Stevie Wonder’s on. Ray Charles.
Either black or brown or red Malcolm style.
My (K)night Rider like to make her Kitt talk.
True Bloods used to make a nigga Crip Walk.
Now them Vampires lookin’ like some Ken dolls.
And, YOU thug rappers lookin’ like Reveng Of...
The Nerds on the curb with a skateboard.
Thats COOL, but don;t be actin’ like YOU Rick Ross.
Rick Ross ain’t even Rick Ross.
Rick Ross ain’t even Rick Ross.
YOU ain’t a boss if ya Boss got a Big BOSS.
YOU Black Pawns on the board for the KING’s WAR.







CHORUS:
Yea, I know YOU niggas got it out for me.
Trynna do me like Lincoln on the Balcony.
Nah, but YOU will never Malcolm me.
‘Cause everytime I look down...
What Do I See?
Yellow Back (Yellow Back)
Yellow Back Niggas.
Why they still Alive? I don’t know. Go figure.
Bunch of Yellow Back (Yellow Back).
Yellow Back Niggas.
Why they still Alive? I don’t know. Go figure.

They watchin’ (They watchn’).
They watchin’ what WE doin’.
They plottin’ taking notes ‘cause they know WE got it movin’.
They watchin’ (They watchn’).
They watchin’ what WE doin’.
They plottin’ taking notes ‘cause they know Business is Boomin’.



Black Hoody on no matter what the forecast.
Black Scully off the dome with a Scarf Mask.
YOU never seen a Killa this Clean...
Low Key, so discreet, so to brag there’s really no need.
Cool story bro. OK. YOU do this just to be seen.
Get a couple Hoes. Keep the shoes on ya feet Clean.
(WOAH NOW)
WE was the same way when WE was preteen.
(SLOW DOWN)
YOU speeding on E like Eazy.
Depression got US sniffin’ BLOW.
Black and White. Different Strokes.
Rappers coked up in the Studio like 54.
Legends that YOU never knew Dead from shit YOU quick to do.
Fuck the status quo. WE Black em out. The only trend is YOU.




CHORUS:
Yea, I know YOU niggas got it out for me.
Trynna do me like ______ on the Balcony.
Nah, but YOU will never Malcolm me.
‘Cause everytime I look down...
What Do I See?
Yellow Back (Yellow Back)
Yellow Back Niggas.
Why they still Alive? I don’t know. Go figure.
Bunch of Yellow Back (Yellow Back).
Yellow Back Niggas.
Why they still Alive? I don’t know. Go figure.

They watchin’ (They watchn’).
They watchin’ what WE doin’.
They plottin’ taking notes ‘cause they know WE got it movin’.
They watchin’ (They watchn’).
They watchin’ what WE doin’.
They plottin’ taking notes ‘cause they know Business is Boomin’.

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from Libretto: Of King Legend, track released October 18, 2012

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