11124
長岡亮介 Lyrics
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(P) Chuck D
(E) Yeah, uhh
You′re not tellin em huh? Yeah
(Erick Sermon)
They go ohh and ahh when I jump in my car
People treat me like Kareem Abdul Jabbar
E.D., when I flash the greens on TV
MC′s be robbin me, of my technique
The way I speak, the way I get down, the way I sound
And if you axe/ask me, they must be on the jock
Of the innovator (one two), rock roll bounce to skater
(Parrish Smith)
OK fuck it, enough with the tight shit, grab the mic quick
Hollywood niggaz, put it down spit some hype shit
EPMD Erick and Parrish, Makin Dollars
With the rap scholars keep the show packed like funeral parlors
Deadly, murderous I know you heard of us
Holdin shit down on the block, nobody servin us (yeah son)
The E Double and Mic Doc, Boondox
Def Jam's off the meter yo, this shit is hot
Chorus: EPMD
(P) Never seen before, or heard before
The uncut raw
(E) I'm Erick Sermon
(P) and I′m Parrish Smith
(Repeat 2X)
(Erick Sermon)
Check it, now I′m back with the flyest material
Mic Doc and E Dub the Grand Imperial
My mic's deadly, so I scratched off the serial
And stashed it, until I have to kill at will
Keep it movin, yes it′s me in the flesh it's no illusion,
Fuck around and catch minor contusions
Whatever, I′m Smokin Joe when it comes to rap
I'm a pro-fessional, Tiger Woods I′m good
(Parrish Smith)
Time to black out, no doubt, people wanna know about
The inside scoop with the group, and are they comin out
Damn skippy I'm tipsy, high like a hippie
Don't take drinks from strangers cause niggaz slip mickies
That′s why I stay on Q/cue, like Omar Epps in J-U
I-C-E so chill and bust the debut
In rare form the false alarm′s the Mic Dons
Back in effect, snap that neck, the P's gone
Chorus
(E) Never say never
(P) What? EPMD′s back together
(E) And if it gets warm take off the hot sweater
(P) Flip the ill slick flow (flow)
(E) Watch us throw (throw)
(P) down with the other brothers toe to toe
(E) And if ya slow ya blow
(P) That's why we comin with the ammo
(E) Yo ten year veterans
(P) Of thousand rap sessions
(E) Yeah the hard rockers
(P) The crowd shockers
(E) The head knockers
(P) Yeah EPMD′s off the rockers
Chorus 2X
(E) Yeah, uh, uh, uh-huh, yeah
(P) Dude whassup
(E) Yeah that was dope, word up
EPMD for Nine-What, whatever, yeah, uh-huh...
Sample this shit, word up!
The song 11124 by 長岡亮介 features the American hip-hop duo EPMD (Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith) delivering their signature style rhymes over a mid-tempo beat. The song begins with Erick Sermon boasting about his rap skills, with people recognizing him as a supreme rap star, treating him like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He further explains this statement by mentioning how other rappers try to imitate his technique, and everyone must be on his jock. Parrish Smith then takes the lyrics over with his verse where he raps about staying true to himself and his group EPMD, how they are still together after ten years of performing together.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the unique touch that the EPMD rap duo adds to the hip-hop genre with their raw and uncut style. The rest of the song touches on various themes related to the rap industry, including insincere Hollywood types, the importance of staying true to the craft, and surviving in the business for decades.
Overall, 11124 seems to be a song in which the EPMD group is announcing their return, ready to show the rap world that they still got what it takes to drop a hit record, and the beat and lyrics delivered with their classic technique are a testament to their skills.
Line by Line Meaning
They go ohh and ahh when I jump in my car
People admire me and react dramatically when I make an appearance
People treat me like Kareem Abdul Jabbar
I am highly respected and elevated to celebrity status like the famous basketball player
When I'm supreme rap star, they all know me
As a top rapper, I am well-known and recognized by all
E.D., when I flash the greens on TV
When I make money and show it off on television, I am called E.D.
MC's be robbin me, of my technique
Other rappers copy and steal my style and technique
The way I speak, the way I get down, the way I sound
My unique way of speaking and performing sets me apart from other rappers
And if you axe/ask me, they must be on the jock
If you ask me, those other rappers must be obsessed with me and trying to copy me
Of the innovator (one two), rock roll bounce to skater
They are copying the original rapper (me) who can master different styles of music
OK fuck it, enough with the tight shit, grab the mic quick
Enough with trying to be flashy, it's time to just rap
Hollywood niggaz, put it down spit some hype shit
Other rappers from Hollywood are trying to spit game and impress
EPMD Erick and Parrish, Makin Dollars
EPMD (Erick and Parrish Making Dollars) are making a lot of money
With the rap scholars keep the show packed like funeral parlors
Our rap shows are really popular and packed with fans
Deadly, murderous I know you heard of us
We are well-known for our sick and violent rhymes
Holdin shit down on the block, nobody servin us (yeah son)
We are the bosses on the street and no one serves us
The E Double and Mic Doc, Boondox
I (E Double) am collaborating with the Mic Doc and Boondox
Def Jam's off the meter yo, this shit is hot
Our album with Def Jam Records is really popular and selling well
Never seen before, or heard before
Our music is new and original, never heard or seen before
The uncut raw
Our music is raw, uncut, and edgy
and I'm Parrish Smith
I am Parrish Smith and part of EPMD
Check it, now I'm back with the flyest material
I (Erick Sermon) am returning with the best and newest material
Mic Doc and E Dub the Grand Imperial
Mic Doc and E Dub are great rappers and collaborating with me
My mic's deadly, so I scratched off the serial
My microphone is so powerful and deadly that I had to remove the serial number
And stashed it, until I have to kill at will
I am keeping my microphone hidden until I need to use my deadly skills as a rapper
Whatever, I'm Smokin Joe when it comes to rap
I am really good at rapping, like Smokin' Joe Frazier was good at boxing
I'm a pro-fessional, Tiger Woods I'm good
I am a professional rapper just like Tiger Woods is a professional golfer
Time to black out, no doubt, people wanna know about
It's time to go hard and blackout during this rap, and people want to know more about our group
The inside scoop with the group, and are they comin out
People want inside information about our group and if we have any new music coming out
Damn skippy I'm tipsy, high like a hippie
I am really drunk and feeling good like a hippie
Don't take drinks from strangers cause niggaz slip mickies
Don't trust strangers and accept drinks from them because they might drug you
That's why I stay on Q/cue, like Omar Epps in J-U
That's why I stay alert and focused, like Omar Epps in the movie 'JUICE'
I-C-E so chill and bust the debut
My debut rap is cool and relaxed (like ICE), but still impressive
In rare form the false alarm's the Mic Dons
We are in rare form and our raps are like a false alarm, setting off the Mic Dons
Back in effect, snap that neck, the P's gone
We are back and better than ever, snapping necks and taking names, especially me (P)
Never say never
It's always possible, don't say it can never happen
EPMD's back together
EPMD is back together, making music again
And if it gets warm take off the hot sweater
If it gets too hot, take off your sweater
Flip the ill slick flow (flow)
Change up the sick and smooth flow of the rap
Watch us throw (throw)
Watch us perform and throw down
down with the other brothers toe to toe
We are ready to battle other rappers, face to face
That's why we comin with the ammo
That's why we are coming prepared with the ammunition (rap skills)
Yo ten year veterans
We are seasoned rappers with ten years of experience
Of thousand rap sessions
We have rapped in thousands of sessions and gigs
Yeah the hard rockers
Yeah, we are tough and strong rappers
The crowd shockers
We can shock and surprise the audience with our raps
The head knockers
Our music can make heads (and bodies) move and bob
Yeah EPMD's off the rockers
EPMD is crazy and unpredictable
Dude whassup
Hey, what's up dude?
Yeah that was dope, word up
Yeah, that was cool and impressive
EPMD for Nine-What, whatever, yeah, uh-huh...
EPMD represents Nine-What (their street), and they don't care what anyone thinks or says about them
Sample this shit, word up!
Listen to this music, it's really good!
Writer(s): Arthur Lanon Neville, Parrish Joseff Smith, Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, George Joseph Jr Porter, Joseph Jr Modeliste, Leo Mocentelli
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