Kevin "A.K.A." Johnson is the nephew of George Clinton, creator of Parliament-Funkadelic, It was his "p-funk" teaching that taught him the best lessons he has taken into his artistry. Raised with some of the best inventors of funk and hip hop music, A.K.A. lived for 4 years with his uncle, whom gave him a good education in how to make music and how to write. It shows that he was an excellent student and then some, he has since taken the lessons he was given and applied it to what he does now.
A.K.A. had this to say about his music; "I make music based on what I feel , with no gimmicks no corny dances. I am all about having fun and getting the crowd involved. I want people to have a mental picture in their mind of the story i am telling them and be able to relate to it if it pertains to them. I am here to show everyone that real hip hop still exists, there are those of us still true to the art form.
A.K.A. also counts LL Cool J, Common, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Notorious B.I.G., Andre 3000 and a long list of others as his influences and feels his music reflects their flow and style. One listener of his music writes, "You wont catch him talking about gang banging or anything ignorant." Rather, he specializes in being a storyteller and has spread his talent throughout Washington state.
A prolific creator of mix-tapes, you can find his songs on many of the 12 mixtapes that he released in the summer of 2010.
He has performed with many PNW artists including:
JC FLOW
MIKE G AND MAR
LOUIS V
BAD COMPANY GANG
SHORTE
DIMSUM
DIGGZ DIME
KLYNTEL
NEEMA
SPAC3MAN
FAME RILLA
Q DOT
MIKE MACK AND HARLEM
EMAC
MYSTA MYSTA SMOOTH
DJ ROCAPHELLA
DJ QUIETSTORM
DJ AD
DJ NASTY BOY
DJ SOSEA
DJ NO MERCY
DJ DOUBLE DIP
Venues A.K.A. has performed at:
THE BALTIC ROOM (Seattle)
MONTE CARLO (Seatac)
HD HOTSPURS (Kent)
BB MCGRAWS (Auburn)
EL PORTERO (Tacoma)
54TH LOUNGE (Tacoma)
SHOTZES (Everett)
WOODSHED STUDIOS (Seattle)
JR PHINICKEY'S (Marysville)
RENDEZVOUS THEATER (Seattle)
ALLURE (Seattle)
NECTAR LOUNGE (Seattle)
SURREAL ULTRA LOUNGE (Tacoma)
Instrumentation
Discography
Indie Projects: Mixtapes/Compilations
Album
Resurgence (Released July 15th 2011)
EPs
"Here I Am : The Soul Sessions"
Mixtapes 2010
I Am Remix
If You Hear Any Noise It's Just Me And The Boys
This Is How We Do
Guess Who's In The Kitchen
Fresh Out The Oven
JL Official
When Styles Collide
Tac Town Rideers Vol 1.
We Still At It
Meet A Few Of My Friends
In My Own Mind
The Puget Sound Mixtape Vol 1.
Made In Ful (Prod. By Mooch)
Mixtapes 2011
The Puget Sound Mixtape Vol.2
Welcome To The Zoo
Time Flies
A.K.A. Lyrics
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It be yo day ones gotta watch them boys you stepping with
Them killers itching for kill so imma let them spin
And Deno that's my sniper imma ride for him
I forgot bout other letter all I need is M's
A young nigga been shining i remember when the lights was dim
HB them my brothers rock out right or wrong for them and I can feel me changing
Wanna know how I feel listen to my words and to my cadence
I know that it's coming real real soon imma be patient
Imma onna paper chase all this time that i been wasting mhm
And time gone fly yea but you and I are still here tonight
It's do or die yea I wanna just know if you gone be by my side
I hope that you don't lie to me cus I won't lie to you
I hope that you gone ride for me cause imma ride for you
I told my dukes i'm out the streets I will not die on you
I told you that I love you I told my soul cries to you
I'm tryna figure out why this the way that I live
I been cold hearted ever since we was kids
One thing for sure two things for certain I ain't chasing no hoe
I though you were the one for me but now im letting you go
My mama told me I gotta live my life go be something one day
Feel like im falling off the ledge I gotta keep my head on straight
If you can get yo people out the struggle you can save the day
Everyday feel like the same it's like im trapped inside a maze
Yeah let's go where do we go where do we go where do we go
Where do we go cause lately I been feeling all alone
And I can feel me changing wanna know how I feel listen to my words and to my cadence
I know that it's coming real real soon imma be patient
Imma onna paper chase all this time that i been wasting mhm
And time gone fly yea but you and I are still here tonight
It's do or die yea I wanna just know if you gone be by my side
The lyrics to A.K.A's song "Time Flies" convey the rapper's mindset and the environment he finds himself in. He acknowledges the temptations that come with his lifestyle, but he remains resolute in his resolve not to succumb to them. A.K.A refers to the devil knocking at his door, but he chooses not to let him in. He also talks about loyalty, warning against trusting people who may not have his best interests at heart, especially those who have been around him from the beginning. He trusts his friends and has their back when they need him.
The song is an introspective one, and A.K.A talks about his desire to succeed and make something of himself. He acknowledges that he has made mistakes and wasted time in the past, but he is now focused on chasing his dreams. He is aware that time is fleeting, but he is determined to make the most of it. He also speaks about his love for his mother, the need to stay grounded and keep his priorities straight.
Line by Line Meaning
The devil knocking at my door but I won't let him in and why you bring up them other hoes they not relevant
I am facing temptation and negativity, but I refuse to let it consume me. Also, I don't see the point in discussing other women when they don't matter in the grand scheme of things.
It be yo day ones gotta watch them boys you stepping with
You have to be careful of the people you surround yourself with, especially those who have been around for a long time.
Them killers itching for kill so imma let them spin
There are people around me who are looking for trouble, so I am going to let them do what they want without involving myself.
And Deno that's my sniper imma ride for him
I have a close friend who has my back no matter what, and I will always be there for him as well.
I forgot bout other letter all I need is M's
I am focused solely on making money and nothing else matters at the moment.
A young nigga been shining i remember when the lights was dim
I have come a long way from where I started, and I am proud of what I have accomplished despite difficult circumstances.
HB them my brothers rock out right or wrong for them and I can feel me changing
I am loyal to my close friends and family, and I can sense that I am evolving as a person.
Wanna know how I feel listen to my words and to my cadence
If you want to understand me and how I am feeling, pay attention to what I am saying and the way I say it.
I know that it's coming real real soon imma be patient
I am confident that success is on the horizon, but I am willing to wait and work hard for it.
Imma onna paper chase all this time that i been wasting mhm
I am focused on making money and all the time I have spent not working towards that goal feels like a waste.
And time gone fly yea but you and I are still here tonight
Time passes quickly, but we are still alive and together in this moment.
It's do or die yea I wanna just know if you gone be by my side
I am facing a crucial moment in my life, and I need to know if the people I care about will support me through it.
I hope that you gone ride for me cause imma ride for you
I am willing to go above and beyond for the people I care about, and I hope they will do the same for me.
I told my dukes i'm out the streets I will not die on you
I have assured my loved ones that I am no longer involved in dangerous activities and will not put myself in harm's way.
I told you that I love you I told my soul cries to you
I have expressed my love for someone and have opened up to them about my deepest emotional struggles.
I'm tryna figure out why this the way that I live
I am reflecting on my life and trying to understand why I am living the way I am.
I been cold hearted ever since we was kids
I have been emotionally detached since childhood and struggle with expressing my feelings.
One thing for sure two things for certain I ain't chasing no hoe
I am certain that I am not interested in pursuing any romantic relationships at the moment.
I though you were the one for me but now im letting you go
I used to believe that someone was the right person for me, but now I am realizing that it is time to move on.
My mama told me I gotta live my life go be something one day
My mother has always encouraged me to make something of myself and live a fulfilling life.
Feel like im falling off the ledge I gotta keep my head on straight
I feel like I am on the brink of failure or falling apart, so I need to focus and stay level-headed.
If you can get yo people out the struggle you can save the day
I believe that if you can uplift those around you who are struggling, you can make a positive impact on their lives and the world.
Everyday feel like the same it's like im trapped inside a maze
My life feels monotonous and aimless, like I am stuck in a confusing and difficult situation.
Yeah let's go where do we go where do we go where do we go
I am searching for a sense of direction or purpose in my life.
Where do we go cause lately I been feeling all alone
I am struggling with feelings of loneliness and am searching for a way to connect with others.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Malik Matthews
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