1) Blueprint is a rapp… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Blueprint is a rapper and producer from Columbus, Ohio. He is the owner of Weightless Recordings and also signed to Rhymesayers Entertainment. He is also one half of the group Soul Position with producer RJD2.
Over the span of several years, Blueprint has risen greatly in popularity. He first gained minor underground attention as a member of the crew Greenhouse Effect. He achieved somewhat more widespread notice with his appearance on the single "Final Frontier" on RJD2's album Deadringer. Since then, he has released one EP and two albums for Soul Position, as well as a solo release on Rhymesayers, titled 1988. Blueprint is known for his distinctive voice and story-telling ability. His albums usually focus upon a range of subjects and include many different styles of music, rather than focusing on one level throughout. He is also a skilled freestyler and came second place in the Scribble Jam 2000 freestyle competition.
Discography
* Chamber Music (2004)
* 1988 (2005)
* Things Go Better with RJ and AL (2006)
* Adventures In Counter-Culture (2011)
2) Blueprint was also an indie/emo band from Houston, Texas. They formed in 1991. During their existence they released a few 7-inches (including a split with Jimmy Eat World and a CD. They played with several bands such as Jawbreaker, The Promise Ring, The Offspring, Face To Face, Samiam, Jimmy Eat World and many more. They disbanded in 2001.
3) Blueprint is a acoustic/indie rock band from Riga, Latvia formed in 2002.
Current Lineup:
Anna Pommere - vocal/saxophone
Ivars Pommers - guitar
Andrejs Rozentāls - bass guitar
Māris Celitāns - drums
www.blueprint.times.lv
www.draugiem.lv/music/musician.php?mid=14079
4) Blueprint was also a skate punk band from Malmö, Sweden. They never got a record deal, though. Disbanded in 2004 or 2005.
5) Blueprint was a band from Ayrshire in Scotland from 1999-2001. More info and free music downloads are available here:
http://www.neilmck.com/bio-group-37.html
6) Blueprint is a hardcore punk band from Redding, CA.
7) Blueprint is a hardcore band from Philadelphia, PA
Intro
Blueprint Lyrics
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Fresh for '88, you suckas
The opening lines of Blueprint's song "Intro" are short and simple but have a deeper meaning behind them. The repetition of "88" creates a rhythm, almost like a mantra or countdown. The number itself holds a significance in hip hop culture, representing the year that many consider to be the golden age of the genre. It was a time when classic albums were released and legends were born. "Fresh for '88" is a statement of pride, a declaration that the artist is here to carry on the tradition and bring something new to the table. The use of "suckas" after the statement also adds a sense of defiance, calling out those who doubted the artist's abilities or doubted the importance of the culture they represent. Overall, these opening lines serve as a powerful introduction to the album and the artist, setting the tone for what's to come.
Line by Line Meaning
Fresh for '88
We are up-to-date and in style for the year 1988.
you suckas
Addressing those who are inferior or not as cool as us.
I'm the Duke of Earl, the King of Swing
I am a high-ranking authority figure and a master of my craft.
The thing that I crave is funky bass and beats
The music that most interests me is characterized by a strong bass and rhythm section.
And I command you to dance, so get on your feet
I am urging you to start dancing and move your body to the music.
I'm a second generation DJ, all the way
I come from a family of DJs and have followed in their footsteps to become one myself.
My father was a DJ in the US Navy
My father was a DJ who served in the United States Navy.
He spun them discs on the ship's radio
He played music on the ship's radio using turntables and vinyl records.
And when he'd come home, he was ready to go
After finishing his deployment, he returned home and was eager to continue playing music.
Contributed by Brayden P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.