For his rap persona, he uses the "AK-69" part to start, but for his softer, R&B side, he starts with KALASSY NIKOFF.
Born: (1978/8/28)
Birth Place: Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan (K-Town)
Age: 33
Label: MS Entertainment
Years Active: *as Solo act*7 – Present
Stage Names: AK-69/Redsta/KALASSY NIKOFF
AK-69 also has his own clothing brand called (BAGARCH)
I.M.P. feat. ANRACHY
AK-69 Lyrics
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Everybody Put ya sets up!
In my Pocket
Ganxtaz Put ya sets up!
In my Pocket
Hustlaz Put ya sets up!
In my Pocket
Sexy ladies Put ya sets up!
(Yeah, yeah) 一杯の
(Yeah, yeah) 涙を何と交換
I.M.P. I.M.P.
欲しがっとるのは はい現金
I.M.P. 忘れんシーン
Only god can judge me
Cuban linkは14金
1996に着たBEN・D
W.C.C. The Mobb
自分らしさとは? I'ma be me
BAGARCH DENIMのポケットは満タン
Louis VuittonのBelt 重さでBang!
何か足りねぇ
俺が若き日々の虎の目
デカくなるにゃ
テメーの肉を喰らえ そこどけ
街で売り捌いた儲けじゃ到底
遠い未来さ 白亜の豪邸
"L"なら話は別だけどな
紹介して欲しけりゃTell me now
逃げてちゃ始まらねぇ
敵と問題は外にゃ居ねぇ
胸(ココ)だけ
Everybody Put ya sets up!
In my Pocket
Ganxtaz Put ya sets up!
In my Pocket
Hustlaz Put ya sets up!
In my Pocket
Sexy ladies Put ya sets up!
(Yeah, yeah) ポケット
(Yeah, yeah) 一杯の
(Yeah, yeah) 涙を何と交換
I.M.P. I.M.P.
欲しがっとるのは はい現金
ポケットまだ空っぽで
失うもんが無いBad boy
立ち向かった逆境
みんな鼻つまんで通る
Ghettoが発信源
トラブル&トラップ全部
踏みつけた韻で
手に入れる為だったら
何だってする
舐められるぐらいなら
ワンパン入れる
ポケット膨らまして 何かを失う
けど神に力を借りて
ライムを生み出す
誰も寄せ付けないスキル
口ばっかのバッタもん
どもってフリーズ
死の山も越えて 宝のありか
勝利の味は 仲間と味わう
一か八かだって事は百も承知
全部拾い集めてたら 逆戻り
月光が映し出した Ghetto
大事な気持ちは 胸の内ポケットに
Everybody Put ya sets up!
In my Pocket
Ganxtaz Put ya sets up!
In my Pocket
Hustlaz Put ya sets up!
In my Pocket
Sexy ladies Put ya sets up!
(Yeah, yeah) ポケット
(Yeah, yeah) 一杯の
(Yeah, yeah) 涙を何と交換
I.M.P. I.M.P.
欲しがっとるのは はい現金 ...
あれは確か中古の
Blue Bird 80'sの空気
オヤジとスーパーの駐車場で
釘付けLINCOLN 明らかに憧れた瞬間
今じゃP.O.R.S.C.H.E.の
Cxxxxx White
借りモノなんかじゃ当然ない
昔と逆 釘付けの少年
抱いた夢きっと校庭外
いつまでも憧れ
追っかけてる馬鹿じゃねー
欲しいもん手に入れずに
くたばらねー
つまらねぇ御託並べ
何が出来る わかりゃあせん
何が代償 譲れないSoul 走るペン
駆け抜ける 街のネオン
Ghettoからは一抜け
稼ぐマネー 汚れた手で 握るGame
Blood, Sweat, Tears
まみれStory 街の絵
どれもこれも忘れねぇ
執念をポケットへ
Everybody Put ya sets up!
In my Pocket
Ganxtaz Put ya sets up!
In my Pocket
Hustlaz Put ya sets up!
In my Pocket
Sexy ladies Put ya sets up!
(Yeah, yeah) ポケット
(Yeah, yeah) 一杯の
(Yeah, yeah) 涙を何と交換
I.M.P. I.M.P.
欲しがっとるのは はい現金
The lyrics to AK-69's song I.M.P. feat. ANRACHY are an anthem to those who hustle, gangsters, and those who live their lives on the edge. The song urges people to put their sets up in their pockets, to show their solidarity and loyalty to their crew. The lyrics tap into the desire for cash and the need to succeed, with lines referencing the Cuban link, W.C.C. The Mobb, and owning a Porsche. The lyrics also discuss the struggles of growing up in the ghetto and the drive to overcome adversity. The overall message seems to be that no matter where you come from, what you need to succeed is hard work, determination, and the support of your crew.
The lyrics are straightforward and use colloquial language, making them accessible to a wide audience. The song's catchy rhythm and repeated chorus add to its appeal. The song encourages people to embrace their identity and be true to themselves, while also recognizing the importance of loyalty and support from others.
Line by Line Meaning
In my Pocket
Referring to the pocket of the singer's pants
Everybody Put ya sets up!
A call to everyone present to represent themselves by putting up their hands
Ganxtaz Put ya sets up!
The specific call for gangsters to put up their hands
Hustlaz Put ya sets up!
The specific call for hustlers to put up their hands
Sexy ladies Put ya sets up!
The specific call for attractive women to put up their hands
(Yeah, yeah) ポケット
A repetition of the first line, but in Japanese
(Yeah, yeah) 一杯の
The pocket is filled with something
(Yeah, yeah) 涙を何と交換
Asking what can be exchanged for the tears in the pocket
I.M.P. I.M.P.
Repeating the name of the song
欲しがっとるのは はい現金
The thing that the artist wants is cold hard cash
I.M.P. 忘れんシーン
Recalling a memorable moment related to the singer's past
Only god can judge me
The artist will be judged only by a higher power
Cuban linkは14金
The singer is wearing a 14-karat gold Cuban link chain
1996に着たBEN・D
The singer is wearing a BEN DAVIS shirt from 1996, a brand popular in hip-hop culture
W.C.C. The Mobb
Referring to the rap group Westside Connection and The Mob
自分らしさとは? I'ma be me
Asking what it means to be true to oneself and stating that the artist will be themselves
BAGARCH DENIMのポケットは満タン
The pockets of the artist's BAGARCH DENIM pants are full
Louis VuittonのBelt 重さでBang!
The weight of the singer's Louis Vuitton belt makes a banging sound
何か足りねぇ
Something is lacking or missing
俺が若き日々の虎の目 デカくなるにゃ
Referring to the artist's ambition and drive as a young person
テメーの肉を喰らえ そこどけ
An aggressive statement that can be interpreted as a threat to someone who is blocking the artist's path
街で売り捌いた儲けじゃ到底 遠い未来さ 白亜の豪邸
The artist cannot attain a luxurious life by only buying and selling things in the streets; a more distant future is needed to achieve great wealth
"L"なら話は別だけどな
Referring to a luxury car brand, a statement implying that the singer would not refuse an offer related to it
紹介して欲しけりゃTell me now
Asking for an introduction to something or someone desirable
逃げてちゃ始まらねぇ
Running away is not the way to start anything
敵と問題は外にゃ居ねぇ
There are no enemies or problems outside of oneself
胸(ココ)だけ
Only inwardly within one's heart
ポケットまだ空っぽで 失うもんが無いBad boy
The artist has nothing to lose, as their pockets are still empty
立ち向かった逆境
The artist has faced and overcome adversity
みんな鼻つまんで通る Ghettoが発信源
Everyone passes through the Ghetto, which is the source of the message
トラブル&トラップ全部 踏みつけた韻で
The singer has overcome all troubles and traps with their rhymes
手に入れる為だったら 何だってする
The artist is willing to do anything to obtain what they want
舐められるぐらいなら ワンパン入れる
The artist would rather fight than be disrespected
ポケット膨らまして 何かを失う
By stuffing their pockets, the artist may lose something else
けど神に力を借りて ライムを生み出す
The singer relies on God to create their rhymes
誰も寄せ付けないスキル
The artist's skill repels everyone
口ばっかのバッタもん
Referring to those who talk more than they can back it up
どもってフリーズ
Referring to those who choke under pressure or stutter
死の山も越えて 宝のありか
The singer has overcome insurmountable obstacles to find their treasure
勝利の味は 仲間と味わう
The taste of victory is best enjoyed with friends
一か八かだって事は百も承知
The artist is aware of the risks involved, but will still take a chance
全部拾い集めてたら 逆戻り
Collecting everything will result in starting from square one again
月光が映し出した Ghetto
The Ghetto is illuminated by the moonlight
大事な気持ちは 胸の内ポケットに
The artist keeps their important feelings inside their heart
欲しがっとるのは はい現金 ...
Repeating the fact that the primary thing the artist wants is money
あれは確か中古の Blue Bird 80'sの空気
Referring to a vintage Blue Bird car, the artist remembers the atmosphere and feeling associated with seeing it used
オヤジとスーパーの駐車場で 釘付けLINCOLN 明らかに憧れた瞬間
Referring to a time when the singer saw an impressive Lincoln car in a supermarket parking lot with their father, creating a significant moment of admiration
今じゃP.O.R.S.C.H.E.の Cxxxxx White
The artist now owns a P.O.R.S.C.H.E. in a specific color and model
借りモノなんかじゃ当然ない
The singer is above only borrowing things
昔と逆 釘付けの少年
The singer was once easily impressed as a child, but now the opposite
抱いた夢きっと校庭外 いつまでも憧れ
Dreams held as a child always remain as a desire within, even beyond school times
追っかけてる馬鹿じゃねー
The artist is not a fool chasing after things endlessly
欲しいもん手に入れずに くたばらねー
The artist may not be able to obtain what they want, but they won't give up because of it
つまらねぇ御託並べ 何が出来る わかりゃあせん
The singer doesn't understand those who complain without doing something about it
何が代償 譲れないSoul 走るペン
Referring to the cost of self-expression, the singer won't give up their soulful values and will write what they feel
駆け抜ける 街のネオン
The artist runs through the city with the bright neon lights
Ghettoからは一抜け
The artist has made it out of the Ghetto
稼ぐマネー 汚れた手で 握るGame
The artist plays the game of making dirty money
Blood, Sweat, Tears まみれStory 街の絵
A story covered in blood, sweat, and tears, painted in the streets
どれもこれも忘れねぇ
The artist won't forget anything that has happened to them
執念をポケットへ
The singer carries their strong determination within their pocket
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: AK-69, ANARCHY
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