WHYS is a hard hitting hip hop, spoken word, classical music crossover. Asaf Fulks and Yakira Shimoni Fulks deliver a powerful blend of symphonic orchestration, heartfelt melodies, riveting rhythms and thought provoking lyrics.
Vocals, lyrics, music, production, performance, audio engineering, art, videography: Asaf Fulks & Yakira Shimoni Fulks
The OC Recording Company | OC MIx Buss | Kira’s Art
I wrote the poem I recite on May 18, 1998. Twenty-one years have passed but despite the many advances our world is still in turmoil. I wonder why and will we ever wake up. — Kira
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A note from Asaf:
The shooting at Chabad in Poway resonated deep inside me. Only four years ago, I was tied-up at gunpoint by three armed thugs when they robbed my studio. After staring down the barrel of a gun, knife to my throat, wondering if it will be my last moment—I am grateful to still be alive. However, horrific attacks like these rob us of our innocence and sense of security. This past Sabbath service at Chabad, these feelings struck home again. Instead of the typical cheerful sounds of children playing hoops outside, we were all inside guarded by heavily armed security. It was eerie. Just a few days before, we remembered the Holocaust and suddenly this was not just a chapter in history—it was a reality. Right here, in beautiful sunny southern California, in the Land of the Free, Jews were forced to be locked down in their house of worship. And I wondered Why?
The day after the robbery, I came back determined to rebuild my studio and not allow the incident to define my life—and I made it even better. This is the legacy of the Jewish people. Despite countless atrocities, we never gave up, and went on to rebuild our homeland into a beautiful thriving country. Still I wonder why—why are rockets falling? Why all the killings? Why are churches burning? Why are leaders not taking action? Why does the world not open its eyes? So many whys… There are no easy answers, but I still have faith that if we each take responsibility for our actions the pieces will fall into peace. “They shall turn their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they know war any more.” (Isaiah 2:4). — Asaf
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This is quite amazing — the music, the energy, the words, the whole thing!
Powerful song, and amazing music production (as usual). God bless you my friend.
How powerful this song is in it’s beautiful melody and in it’s timely message. Another amazing collaboration of art and song. Your Biblical reference in the book of Isaiah so relevant today. Your story within the story a testimony of survival in overcoming the evil in this world. God’s chosen ones will ultimately prevail.
Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lovely !!!
A powerful write, this…’if we each take responsibility for our actions the pieces will fall into peace. ‘…I believe to be true. Sending love to you and your family!
That’s a beautiful poem! The song is so powerful. You have a talented Son!
Wow! Powerful song!
So wonderfully expressed! There are so many questions why the world is such a Deviant place these days. The answer, the only answer we can find Is that man has fallen and can’t get up. There is so much truth expressed here enough to break the heart of the world if they would only open their ears and listen. 😢💔
Très dure expérience qui donne la véritable définition de la peur. 🙇♂🙇♂🙇♂
Hi, Kira! Questions are the basis of change. And questions are the basis of science. Thanks for sharing so many personal questions with us Kira
Kira (Yakira) Fulks…A profound and thought provoking piece. I find there is so much sadness in this world but there is also beauty. We all encounter these questions of why…. sometimes the answers aren’t simple…a powerful piece of writing…. thank you for sharing
This is amazing Kira, the presentation of the music and beat is superb, it has a real professional feel to it…the words/ lyrics, are incredibly powerful, truth is scary, and many people dare not question, dare not wonder why….but to question is to learn 🙂 i loved this great work Kira!
Better is impossible!!!
There are works that deserve to stand out and this is one of them for inviting reflection and correct questions that we often shut up. Congratulations Kira (Yakira) Fulks 🌹
Excellent @Kira (Yakira) Fulks I have no words to express how much I enjoyed and how much sad I felt with all those whys at the same time. Thank you so much for sharing.
Excellent poem!