Unreleased

This article is about "Unreleased", The Visionaries song featuring members of Linkin Park. For the list of unreleased songs, see List Of Unreleased Songs.

"Unreleased" is a 2001 track by hip-hop group The Visionaries in collaboration with Mike Shinoda and Joe Hahn of Linkin Park. The song was never included on any album, but was eventually released online in 2015.

"Unreleased"
Song by The Visionaries & Linkin Park from the album Unreleased [Demo] (The Visionaries & Linkin Park)
Recorded	2001
Released	April 20, 2015
Format	Digital
Length	04:40

Background

In 2001, right before their European tour in September, Linkin Park gave an interview to OnStage where Mr. Hahn revealed he and Mike had worked on a track with the hip hop group The Visionaries. "Chester just did a song with Cyclefly and also with DJ Lethal, and Mike and I just finished a track with the Visionaries too."

Later, in 2006, KeyKool, a member of The Visionaries, was questioned by a Linkin Park fan about the song. This was his answer:

"Hey, LMNO did a song with Mike Shinoda back in the day, maybe 6 years ago.

Then the Visionaries recorded a song with Joe Hahn and Mike Shinoda, and I believe some of the rest of the group was supposed to add stuff to the song...anyhow, it was before the "ReAnimation" album, and we all decided not to put the song out....so, I guess it's just one of those, never heard, never put out things.

We've only heard a rough version of the song, and never heard anything after that.

Kool, give thanks."

The song was finally released on April 20, 2015 by 2Mex through his Bandcamp page. The song can be purchased for $1.

LMNO said about the recording, "The Visionaries recorded the song at Kevin Sakodas, Mike wasn’t there Joe wasn’t either". Questioned if the song had a title, he answered, "Honestly I’m not sure" Dannu Reyes explained, "There was no title because we all agreed it wasn't worthy of releasing... the whole recording of it was not what you hear on this version...it was all split up and the rapper was supposed to rhyme in between... thats why it sounds weird It would have been better if we all wrote together" The chorus is composed of various scratches sampled by DJ Rhettmatic. The lyrics "put a kink in the backbone" is a reused lyric from "High Voltage".

Versions

Note: Only the date of the very first release of each version is listed.

Title	Album	Length	Recorded	Released	Notes
Unreleased [Demo] (The Visionaries & Linkin Park)	Unreleased [Demo] (The Visionaries & Linkin Park)	4:40	2001	April 20, 2015	Released by 2Mex through Bandcamp. Available in MP3, FLAC, ALAC (Apple Lossless), AAC, Ogg Vorbis, WAV and AIFF formats.

Personnel

• 2Mex
• LMNO
• R.ēL.Z.M.
• Dannu
• KeyKool
• DJ Rhettmatic
• Mike Shinoda
• Mr. Hahn

Lyrics

Album Version

What's the real definition of a top notch emcee? Polyurethane Probably (...) your brain Quite possibly not Isosceles thoughts Awful bets (awesomely) wrought 2Mex drops hip-hop on (...) We're not dead yet We're all the way live Visionaries gear up for the drive Load one or two, LMNO too A rogue runner type of crew Here to get a hype for you! Introducing Dannu Sitting on this track take a seat with a view Possible I can interrupt us for a few Try this (block's stroll) through a park with the crew Beats to make you move on the dance floor Key Cool's with the crew enhance more (...) you're in a fight (Moshing rock) much harder than ice LP, Visionaries Live and direct, son Ra- Ra- Rappin' and jammin' The sou-sou-sou- sound clashin' What's the real definition of a top notch emcee? Local access, broadbands bad Look past the words that merge with picture tubes The images that flash the truth that interludes In a sense you're screwed if you haven't conversed with the inner you Prevent food for thought Keepin' the contaminants inanimate The transient capturin' still-life like mannequins Reflexes light like Anakin Came through even after the darkness and shenanigans Sacrifice The word alone has advice It's found deep within It's what's used to win Or what's used to lose If purposefully lost it'll come back to you Only time is the cost This rhyme that's a cross in between (days old) Intersection of life, mind, body, and soul Got a hold on mine but others seem to let go Got a long drive home that's why I leave after close I want to quantum leap landing Zen In Linkin Park (ain't an art indistinctive parts) This music brings us all together now! (Intersect your power Vision incredible) Call up a relative and tell 'em who the hell it is You think not / guess again / you bet it is Put a kink in the backbone of predators They're not competitive / actin' like they're on sedatives With or without large amounts of melanin Let it begin until the rigor mortis settles in Rainin' on rust on bulletproof metal men It's deep water and there's no backpedallin' LP, Visionaries Live and direct, son Ra- Ra- Rappin' and jammin' The sou-sou-sou sound clashin' What's the real definition of a top notch emcee? LP, Visionaries Live and direct, son Ra- Ra- Rappin' and jammin' the sou-sou-sou sound clashin' What's the real definition of a top notch ...? (Mexican mix of flicks) I'm what happens when you divide six by six Must exist as some remainder (Some guy's son) shuns the fun and runs into danger! Skills rockin', son Kill the clock and drum Through the walk and run One dimensional like a rhinoceros Spun adventurous like a vinyl purist! Everybody come down to Earth Space is a waste Put your face in the dirt Humble thyself Give thanks for the work My woman said, "My manager (man's) a jerk" My feelings are hurt I say, "word" Got plenty change to make I can't forsake Firebrand travel on the sabbatical I adore the ideal Ignore the actual Noncontractual All natural Detachable Reattachable Scratchable We attack the track With some of that "ef that conscious rap" That taps at the root of the truth That shows proof That most these cats Are just a spoof talkin' bout nothin' But this is something That y'all been waiting to hear But didn't know what was comin' Lights out / Los Angeles darkness Trash bag track homes and park bench apartments Lit with a center-city harshness Attract the colour weapons of paint marker artists And this is the soundtrack to the scene LP, Visionaries, collaborative team Takin' it to a level you never dreamed of Open your eyes to a sight that's seldom-seen

External Links

• Unreleased (Demo) (The Visionaries & Linkin Park) | 2Mex Bandcamp