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
Waiting For You
A.K.A. Lyrics
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Looking at a bad girl that I ever saw
Ah ah, come on
넌 항상 신경 쓰고 있지만
니 마음 모두 알고 있어 (ah)
아직 그녀를 잊지 못한 사랑에
넌 힘들어한다는 걸 (come on)
멍한 너의 눈빛 볼 때면
슬퍼지는 나를 아니 (ah)
너의 눈 속에 그녀 생각뿐인 걸
난 알면서 감출 뿐야 (ah ah)
Because of falling for you
There's nothing else I can do
Because of falling for you (stop, hot)
For you still waiting for you
나만을 사랑한단 너의 말
거짓인 걸 알고 있어 (ah)
그냥 나에게 상처 주기 싫었던
네 미안한 위로인 걸 (because of)
언젠가 취한 밤
나에게 전화를 걸어
자꾸만 그녀 이름
부르던 너였지
그래도 너를 미워할 수가 없었나 봐 (stop girl, get girl)
가질 수 없는 사랑 (girl, you on my mind)
그 마음을 알기에 이해해 (come on)
하지만 기다릴게
내 사랑 알 때까지
언젠가 니 맘속에 (stop it)
나 있을 그 날까지
네가 원하는 그 사랑 (don't stop the body rock)
내가 아니란 걸 알지만 (uh girl you on my mind, girl bae, you on my mind, come on)
너를 사랑해 (don't stop the body rock)
그저 바라보고 있을 뿐야 (Fin.K.L, bring it to me one time, come on)
언젠가 취한 밤
나에게 전화를 걸어
자꾸만 그녀 이름
부르던 너였지
그래도 너를 미워할 수가 없었나 봐 (stop girl, get girl)
가질 수 없는 사랑 (you on my mind)
그 마음을 알기에 이해해 (uh come on)
Because of falling for you (for you)
There's nothing else I can do
Because of falling for you (stop it)
For you I still waiting for you (I still waiting for you)
Because of falling for you
There's nothing else I can do (I can do)
Because of falling for you (stop it)
(For you I still waiting for you)
The lyrics of A.K.A.'s song "Waiting For You" express the longing and struggle of being in love with someone who is still unable to forget their past love. The song begins by describing the intense attraction the singer feels towards this person, referring to them as the hottest, baddest girl they have ever seen. It is clear that the singer is deeply affected by this person, as their every move and thought revolves around them.
The lyrics then delve into the emotional turmoil experienced by the person the singer is in love with. Despite their constant concern and knowledge of the singer's feelings, they are still unable to let go of their past love. When the singer sees the vacant look in their eyes, they feel sadness but choose to hide it, knowing that the person is consumed by thoughts of their previous relationship.
The chorus highlights the singer's helplessness in the face of their unrequited love. They acknowledge that because they have fallen for this person, they are powerless to do anything else. The repetition of the phrase "For you still waiting for you" reaffirms their commitment to patiently wait for the person they love, even if it means enduring heartache and longing.
Despite being aware of the person's misleading words and the fact that their love for the singer is not genuine, the singer cannot bring themselves to hate them. They understand that the person's actions stem from a desire to avoid causing further pain, giving false comfort as their way of apologizing. The bridge of the song emphasizes the singer's resolve to wait for the day when the person will realize the depth of their love.
Overall, "Waiting For You" depicts a complex and emotional love story, showcasing the singer's unwavering dedication and their willingness to endure the pain of unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
First time I saw you, it turned hot
When I first saw you, I felt an intense attraction
Looking at a bad girl that I ever saw
Observing a girl who has a rebellious and alluring demeanor
Ah ah, come on
Expressing excitement and anticipation
넌 항상 신경 쓰고 있지만
You always seem concerned
니 마음 모두 알고 있어 (ah)
I know your heart completely
아직 그녀를 잊지 못한 사랑에
You are struggling with a love that you still haven't forgotten
넌 힘들어한다는 걸 (come on)
You are going through a difficult time
멍한 너의 눈빛 볼 때면
When I see your empty gaze
슬퍼지는 나를 아니 (ah)
I pretend not to notice my own sadness
너의 눈 속에 그녀 생각뿐인 걸
I know that all you think about is her when I look into your eyes
난 알면서 감출 뿐야 (ah ah)
I can't help but hide it even though I know
Because of falling for you
I am in this situation because I fell in love with you
There's nothing else I can do
There is no other option for me
For you still waiting for you
I am still waiting for you
나만을 사랑한단 너의 말
Your words of loving only me
거짓인 걸 알고 있어 (ah)
I know it's a lie
그냥 나에게 상처 주기 싫었던
You just didn't want to hurt me
네 미안한 위로인 걸 (because of)
It was your apology disguised as consolation
언젠가 취한 밤
On some drunken night
나에게 전화를 걸어
You called me
자꾸만 그녀 이름
Continuously calling out her name
부르던 너였지
It was you
그래도 너를 미워할 수가 없었나 봐 (stop girl, get girl)
But I guess I couldn't hate you
가질 수 없는 사랑 (girl, you on my mind)
A love that I can't have
그 마음을 알기에 이해해 (come on)
I understand because I know your heart
하지만 기다릴게
But I will wait
내 사랑 알 때까지
Until you realize my love
언젠가 니 맘속에 (stop it)
Someday in your heart
나 있을 그 날까지
Until the day I am there
네가 원하는 그 사랑 (don't stop the body rock)
The love you desire
내가 아니란 걸 알지만 (uh girl you on my mind)
I know it's not me
너를 사랑해 (don't stop the body rock)
I love you
그저 바라보고 있을 뿐야 (Fin.K.L, bring it to me one time, come on)
I can only watch you from afar
그래도 너를 미워할 수가 없었나 봐 (stop girl, get girl)
But I guess I couldn't hate you
가질 수 없는 사랑 (you on my mind)
A love that I can't have
그 마음을 알기에 이해해 (uh come on)
I understand because I know your heart
For you I still waiting for you
I am still waiting for you
Because of falling for you (for you)
I am in this situation because I fell in love with you
There's nothing else I can do
There is no other option for me
Because of falling for you (stop it)
I am in this situation because I fell in love with you
(For you I still waiting for you)
I am still waiting for you
Because of falling for you
I am in this situation because I fell in love with you
There's nothing else I can do (I can do)
There is no other option for me
Because of falling for you (stop it)
I am in this situation because I fell in love with you
(For you I still waiting for you)
I am still waiting for you
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Young Ah Kim, Mario
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@enriquechavezterrones9311
Great underrated song!!😮
@ratter531
God brought you to me Princess, I Love You.
@jayonlinemaster
Wonderful Song. Great vocals and classic.😏🤗
@SingingForTheCreator
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@rennyluen6111
Great song!❤
@marcoantoniocasoascanio6905
Amazing AOR song.
@333aligator
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