9th Prince (born Terrance Hamlin) is a rapper and one of the founding membe… Read Full Bio ↴9th Prince (born Terrance Hamlin) is a rapper and one of the founding members of rap group Killarmy. He is the younger brother of Wu-Tang Clan co-founder RZA which means he has strong ties with all of the Clan aswell as many affiliates aswell as growing up with Clan members themselves. In 2003 he released his solo debut album Granddaddy Flow (re-released in 2010). He also goes by the alias Madman & Iron Fingers. 9th Prince gets his name from the kung-fu movie Shaolin Prince.

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Albums

* Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars (as part of the group Killarmy) (August 5, 1997)
* Dirty Weaponry (as part of the group Killarmy) (August 11, 1998)
* Fear, Love & War (as part of the group Killarmy) (August 7, 2001)
* Granddaddy Flow (May 28, 2003)
* Prince of New York (November 11, 2008)
* Revenge of the 9th Prince (April 20, 2010)
* One Man Army (October 12, 2010)
* Shaolin Prince (Upcoming 2011)

Revolution Music
9th Prince Lyrics

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Tonight will be different
Tonight, he will find Geats waiting for him, not frightened sheep
It's time, aiyo, I was born the black Messiah
I was born, to expose all liars, my son name is Elijah
He got the power to heal the blind
The first lesson I was taught, is to stop eating swine
And don't believe in lies taught by mankind, praise the lord
Then pass the ammunition, like John Lennon

I'm part of the revolution, the solution
Stop the drugs, violence and prostitution
Build better schools, the seeds need to start droppin' more jewels
Before the hip hop community, drown in the devil's pool
I'm Malcolm X, I'm Noble Drew Ali, I'm Martin Luther King
I'm Nelson Mandela, fresh out of Sing-Sing
Or Abraham Lincoln, freeing the slaves and paving the way
My tongue is an AK, the world is a battlefield
I aim to kill all negativity, trying to lock down my will
But wait it gets ill, no tricks in '09, it's time to build
And shopping out my real skills, so what's the deal
We can listen to Farrakhan, pop champagne and still chill
"If you go away" - sample
Aiyo, the second verse is like a chapter out the bible
Thou shall not kill, thou shall not steal
Thou shall not squeal, thou shall not abandon
Pick up The Ten Commandments, to get a better understanding
I'm KRS-One, By Any Means Necessary
I'm Dead Prez, with a Talib Kweli vocabulary
I'm Killah Priest from the Middle East
Refusing, the mark of the beast
Teaching on these corners of these dark streets
I'm a Poor Righteous Teacher, coming through your speakers
From right to left, everything I say is Mos Def
I'm not from Chicago, but me and the rapper got something in Common
We both make sense, this song ain't about drama and suspense
It's war like, going against the teaching of Willie Lynch
Let's come together to make it better
No matter the stormy weather, stay black and get that cheddar
So we can build for the future, future
"If you go away" - sample
Black leader with a heater, the resurrection of me
I'm peace, God, we never celebrate Easter
Or anything the beast does, feast your eyes on these thugs
Who sling drugs, getting his G's up
Diamonds in a rough, black conglomerates, the power is us
It's a collective, we can do alotta damage and plus
Just what it look like, back against the wall, me and my brothers
Dealing with science, high as a kush-ite
My solar flames cook mics, now is your shit mythological
Or archeological, my name printed in Egypt in hieroglyphics
I'm a monument, a czar to who be, the most dominant, magical molicule
Maker of mankind, the planet is mines, by a landslide
I'm on the throne as long as the fans ride, I dig it
It's easy, and we never letting the brand die, MC's
Sweeter than a slice of pecan pie
I come through looking blessed, surrounded by 24 elders
And seven angels of death, visions that appear when I rest
Yo, I learned reality, is only what the mind's able to manifest, yes
"If you go away" - sample
Before there was any such thing as a Republican or a Democrat, we were black
Before there was any such thing as a Mason or an Elk, we were black
Before there was any such thing as a Jew or a Christian, we were black people
In fact, before there was any such place as America, we were black
And after America has long passed from the scenethere will still be black people

I'm gonna tell you like it really is
"If you go away" - sample

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 9th Prince's "Revolution Music" speak to the artist's passion for promoting change through empowering black people. The first verse sees 9th Prince proclaiming himself the "black Messiah," with a son named Elijah who has the power to "heal the blind." He speaks on the need to stop eating pork and not believe in lies taught by mankind. He sees himself as part of the revolution, with a tongue like an AK aimed at killing negativity that tries to lock down his will. 9th Prince casts himself in the roles of iconic civil rights leaders like Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, and Nelson Mandela, freeing his people from the shackles of oppression. He speaks to the need for the hip hop community to drop more jewels before it drowns in the devil's pool, and to stop the drugs, violence, and prostitution that plague black communities.

The second verse sees 9th Prince calling for a return to biblical teachings, including following the Ten Commandments of not killing, stealing, squealing, or abandoning people. He positions himself next to fellow political rappers KRS-One, Dead Prez, and Talib Kweli, and echoes the message of Poor Righteous Teachers who aim to educate people. 9th Prince slams the teaching of Willie Lynch and calls for an end to drama and suspense, instead promoting unity and the accumulation of wealth. He positions black people as the true leaders of the world, with the power to create damage and uplift others.

Line by Line Meaning

Tonight will be different
Tonight, 9th Prince will be met with strength, not weakness.

It's time, aiyo, I was born the black Messiah
9th Prince is here to expose falsehoods and carry out a revolution.

He got the power to heal the blind
9th Prince has the power to reveal the truth to those who have been blinded.

And don't believe in lies taught by mankind, praise the lord
We should not trust in the lies told by humanity and should instead turn to faith.

Stop the drugs, violence and prostitution
The revolution seeks to end the negative influences corrupting society.

My tongue is an AK, the world is a battlefield
9th Prince's words carry power and are a weapon in the battle for change.

I'm KRS-One, By Any Means Necessary
9th Prince is like KRS-One, willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their goal.

Teaching on these corners of these dark streets
The revolution can be spread through the corners and streets of society.

I'm a Poor Righteous Teacher, coming through your speakers
9th Prince is a teacher spreading the message through music.

It's war like, going against the teaching of Willie Lynch
The revolution opposes the teachings of Willie Lynch and his tactics for controlling African Americans.

Black leader with a heater, the resurrection of me
9th Prince is a powerful black leader who is bringing change to society.

Or anything the beast does, feast your eyes on these thugs
The revolution rejects all of the negative influences in society, including the dominant societal norms.

I'm on the throne as long as the fans ride
9th Prince will continue to lead the revolution as long as they have support from the people.

Before there was any such thing as a Republican or a Democrat, we were black
Before any political parties or labels, our identities as black people was always present.

Contributed by Sarah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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