His first appearance was on Jeru the Damaja's classic 1994 album The Sun Rises in the East, on the song "Mental Stamina". He made another appearance on Jeru's sophomore album Wrath of the Math, on the track "Physical Stamina", in 1996. Afu's debut single "Whirlwind Thru Cities" was released in 1998, the song reached the Top 20 on Billboard's Hot Rap Singles chart. In 1999, he released another single, "Defeat b/w Mortal Kombat".
His anticipated debut album, Body of the Life Force, was released in October 2000. The album featured production from some of Hip Hop's finest, including DJ Premier, DJ Muggs, True Master and Da Beatminerz. Guests included Wu-Tang Clan's GZA/Genius and Masta Killa, M.O.P., Ky-Mani Marley and the Cocoa Brovaz. "Whirlwind Thru Cities", "Defeat" and "Mortal Kombat" were included here, as well as other popular songs "Equality", "Big Acts, Little Acts" and "D&D Soundclash". Afu released his sophomore effort Life Force Radio in May 2002, featuring production from DJ Premier, Curt Cazal, True Master, Easy Mo Bee, Needlez, Domingo and Ayatollah. Guests included Hip Hop legends Guru, Big Daddy Kane, RZA as well as R&B star Teena Marie.
In 2004, he released a compilation album titled Afu-Ra presents Perverted Monks. He returned with another album in 2005, State of the Arts. DJ Premier returned once again to produce the track "Sucka Free". Wu-Tang's Masta Killa appeared on the song "Livin' Like Dat", and underground favorite Royce da 5'9" apppeared on "Pusha". Afu was working on another album, which was prepped for a 2007 release, but it has not appeared to date.
Defeat
Afu-Ra Lyrics
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Peep the finisher, blemisher, menace to sinister
It's him with the, been with the, mic's Next to kin with the
Lyrical assassinate like toxic waste
Rocks is base, matches I burn up in your face
Travel through eons, mentally to spit it viciously
Slapping up these red-eyed devils, speaking fictitiously
They slipping be , snippin the, mic styles they slippery
Monumental essence, which crowds wish to adore the
Shimmering stone, lace like stylish, luscious, Tiffany
Sages when they meditate, prism filling my imagery
Subliminally, thoughts I set it, Synchronisticaly
The intricacy, complex levels my entity
No stopping me, I'm rocking the, Hip-Hop philosophy
Drummer drum it, preserve myself to keep me omni-potent
9 9 styles I keep it flowing
[Chorus]: (Dj Premier *cutting & scratching*)
"Randomly flip on bystanders" <--Guru
"Blowing up the spot" <--
"Randomly flip" <--Guru
"Take control" <--
"And represent, represent, represent" <--
[Verse Two]: Afu-Ra
Poisonous, venom yes, when I bless the mic and structure
Supreme ultimate conductor, eruption
Type flow, lyrical lava, torching up foes
Nuff combustion when I'm +crushing+, like Big Pun
Who's the one who makes the kids run?
Stun like stunguns; son, I hit your Fulcrum
Seas of MCs I part, and some may call it Biblical
Steady causing damage with words, and even syllables
Audio, it's too militious, call it vicious
No time for battleing, competition I'm shattering
Astro-Physical, to melt mics my ritual
Something I couldn't stop, yo, it's just habitual
Flow like the breeze, with ease, of seven seas
You're to your knees, like hit by a disease
It's Afu, you know who, I'm coming faster
Pay attention, cause it's worldwide disaster
[Chorus x2]: (Dj Premier *cutting & scratching*)
[Verse Three]: Afu-Ra
Listen up, now class was in session, stop fessing
Worshiping cars, clothes and weapons
Your reign is over, like any move of a chauva-nistic
Weak-ass, character misfits
You know it wouldn't, last forever with endeavors
Multiple bad moves, your head, you finally severed
Recaptivated, by the new heads of state
Whose lyrical ideologies uncover fallacies
And dynasties constructed by the morbid
I knew it took time, but time it took to floor it
The next centennial, will start with minimal
Microphone controllers trying to bless lines with imbecile
Lyrical content, for devilishment
Body of the Life-Force, Styles be Heaven-sent
[Chorus x2]: (Dj Premier *cutting & scratching*)
In his song Defeat, Afu-Ra presents himself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of Hip-Hop. He starts with the claim that he is a finisher, blemisher, and a menace to sinisters. According to him, he has been with the mic for so long that it is his next of kin. He then goes on to describe his ability to lyrically assassinate anyone who stands in his way. He compares his rhymes to toxic waste and claims that his words hit harder than rocks. Afu-Ra uses complex and intricate lyrics to convey his message, proudly asserting his domination over his opponents. In the final verse, Afu-Ra urges people to stop worshipping material possessions such as cars, clothes, and weapons as their reign is over. He urges them to focus on more positive ideologies that can help them uncover fallacies in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Peep the finisher, blemisher, menace to sinister
Take a look, I'm the one who finishes the job, the one who causes chaos and disruption.
It's him with the, been with the, mic's Next to kin with the
I've been holding the mic for a long time, and it's almost like it's a part of me.
Lyrical assassinate like toxic waste
My lyrics kill with the same strength and speed as toxic waste.
Rocks is base, matches I burn up in your face
My rhymes are as hard as rocks, and my delivery is explosive enough to burn anything in its way.
Travel through eons, mentally to spit it viciously
My rhymes are timeless, and I spit them with a ferocity that would intimidate anyone.
Slapping up these red-eyed devils, speaking fictitiously
I'm shutting down all the fake rappers out there, and exposing their lies.
They slipping be, snippin the, mic styles they slippery
Other rappers are trying to imitate my style, but they're not quite able to get it right.
A golden aura, it backs the voice you can't ignore the
My voice has a certain quality that commands attention and respect.
Monumental essence, which crowds wish to adore the
My rhymes and persona are so great and impressive that people are drawn to me like a monument.
Shimmering stone, lace like stylish, luscious, Tiffany
My style is so refined and polished that it's like a precious gem, and it's as luxurious and chic as Tiffany jewelry.
Sages when they meditate, prism filling my imagery
Even great thinkers and wise elders would appreciate the depth and complexity of my rhymes.
Subliminally, thoughts I set it, Synchronisticaly
My words have a subconscious influence, and they all work together in a harmonious way.
The intricacy, complex levels my entity
My rhymes are layered and multifaceted, and they represent the complexity of my personality.
No stopping me, I'm rocking the, Hip-Hop philosophy
I'm unstoppable, and my music embodies the true spirit of hip-hop culture.
Drummer drum it, preserve myself to keep me omni-potent
I keep my rhymes fresh and powerful by staying true to the roots of hip-hop, and by always keeping the beat going.
9 9 styles I keep it flowing
I have many different styles, and I'm always evolving and adapting to new trends and sounds in hip-hop.
Listen up, now class was in session, stop fessing
Pay attention, because I'm about to teach you some real lessons about hip-hop, and you need to stop pretending you know more than you do.
Worshiping cars, clothes and weapons
Stop putting material possessions and violent imagery above the art of hip-hop.
Your reign is over, like any move of a chauva-nistic
The era of misogynistic and oppressive hip-hop is ending, and I'm here to usher in a new era of positivity and inclusivity.
Weak-ass, character misfits
These so-called rappers with weak skills and poor character don't belong in the world of hip-hop.
Audio, it's too militious, call it vicious
My rhymes are so intense and powerful that they can be dangerous, just like the military.
No time for battleing, competition I'm shattering
I'm not interested in petty rap battles, because I'm already above the competition and I'm dominating the scene.
Astro-Physical, to melt mics my ritual
My rhymes are out of this world, and they have the power to melt the mics I use.
Something I couldn't stop, yo, it's just habitual
I can't help but keep producing amazing rhymes, because it's just become a natural part of my life and personality.
Flow like the breeze, with ease, of seven seas
My rhymes are smooth and effortless, like a breeze blowing through the seven seas.
You're to your knees, like hit by a disease
My rhymes are so powerful that they can knock you down and keep you down, like a debilitating disease.
It's Afu, you know who, I'm coming faster
Don't forget my name, because I'm coming at you harder and faster than anyone else in the game.
Pay attention, cause it's worldwide disaster
The impact of my rhymes and my message is so huge and global that it could be called a disaster for the old, tired ways of hip-hop.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER E MARTIN, AARON OCOSICE PHILLIP
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Pride317
Lyrics
[Verse 1: Afu-Ra]
Peep the finisher, blemisher, menace to sinister
It's him with the, been with the, mic's next to kin with the
Lyrical assassinate like toxic waste
Rocks is base, matches I burn up in your face
Travel through eons, mentally to spit it viciously
Slapping up these red-eyed devils speaking fictitiously
They slipping B, symphony, mic styles they slipping me
A golden aura, it backs the voice you can't ignore the
Monumental essence which crowds wish to adore the
Shimmering stone lace like stylish, luscious, Tiffany
Sages when they meditate, prism filling my imagery
Subliminally, thoughts I set it synchronistically
The intricacy, complex levels my entity
No stopping me, I'm rocking the Hip-Hop philosophy
Drummer drum it, preserve myself to keep me omnipotent
99 styles I keep it flowing
[Hook: DJ Premier cutting & scratching]
"Randomly flip on bystanders"
"Blowing up the spot"
"Randomly flip"
"Take control"
"Represent, represent, represent"
[Verse 2: Afu-Ra]
Poisonous, venom yes, when I bless the mic and structure
Supreme ultimate conductor
Eruption type flow, lyrical lava
Torching up foes, nuff combustion when I'm crushing
Like Big Pun, who's the one who makes the kids run?
Stun like stunguns; son, I hit your Fulcrum
Seas of MCs I part, and some may call it Biblical
Steady causing damage with words and even syllables
Audio, it's too malicious, call it vicious
No time for battling, competition I'm shattering
Astro-physical, to melt mics my ritual
Something I couldn't stop, yo it's just habitual
Flow like the breeze with ease of seven seas
You're to your knees like hit by a disease
It's Afu, you know who, I'm coming faster
Pay attention 'cause it's worldwide disaster
[Hook: DJ Premier cutting & scratching]
"Randomly flip on bystanders"
"Blowing up the spot"
"Randomly flip"
"Take control"
"Represent, represent, represent"
"Randomly flip on bystanders"
"Blowing up the spot"
"Randomly flip"
"Take control"
"Represent, represent, represent"
[Verse 3: Afu-Ra]
Listen up, now class was in session
Stop fessing worshiping cars, clothes and weapons
Your reign is over, like any move of a chauvinistic
Weak-ass, character misfit
You know it wouldn't last forever with endeavors
Multiple bad moves your head, you finally severed
Decapitated by the new heads of state
Whose lyrical ideologies uncover fallacies
And dynasties constructed by the morbid
I knew it took time but time it took to floor it
The next centennial will start with minimal
Microphone controllers trying to bless lines with imbecile
Lyrical content for devilishment
Body of the Life-Force
[Hook: DJ Premier cutting & scratching]
"Randomly flip on bystanders"
"Blowing up the spot"
"Randomly flip"
"Take control"
"Represent, represent, represent"
"Randomly flip on bystanders"
"Blowing up the spot"
"Randomly flip"
"Take control"
"Represent, represent, represent"
@humannature712
When rappers used to read books and be articulate in their rhymes. DOPENESS!
@saturncrush
Human Nature It is all about, diversity. In the 2020, there is none.
@Belowone
Obviously you ain't listening to the right artist. Yall probably listen to Joyner Lucas boring ass.
@brentdonhauser
Doom Santana Facts still dope shit in the underground
@tylernilson7021
when people use to read books and be articulate in their minds
@andisa9599
Human Nature word
Nowadays reading to increase a your vocabulary is used as an insult in a diss track (case in point Machine Gun Kelly)🤦🏽♀️
@MikeB1521
The way afu Ra rides that preemo beat is impeccable 🔥🔥🔥 🔥🔥🔥
@adamgordon2572
Dope AF 🔥🔥
@Uchawibeatz
Afu Ra is our well kept secret. Dude deserved better success for real
@OrgyenZangpo
Afu droppin more jewels in one track than today's so-called mcs will in a career. Old school forever!