Asheru (pronounced “Ash-er-roo”) (born Gabriel Benn on December 29th, 1974 in Columbia, Maryland) is an award winning, Black American Hip Hop artist, educator, and youth activist. He is most widely known for performing the opening and closing themes for the popular TV series, The Boondocks, as well as his pioneering and innovative efforts to forward the Hip Hop Education movement.
Blue Black
(born Robert Jackson) is an American Hip Hop Producer and the older brother of Wes Jackson, founder of independent Hip Hop label Seven Heads Entertainment.
They have released two albums:
* Soon Come (LP) (2001) Seven Heads
* 48 Months (LP) (2003) Seven Heads
And two EP's
* Cosmology (EP) (1997) Seven Heads
* Jamboree (1999) Seven Heads
This Is Me
Asheru & Blue Black Lyrics
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We got Asheru.. 'This is ME!'
[beat comes on]
[softly] Ill Will, Earthquake
Goes a little somethin like this...
Aiyyo my man got me wide, I'm listenin to beats inside the ride
And you got this beat on, it's hot 'cause the heat on
And if you got that fat shit, then put repeat on
I pop your ass like a clutch, to get you started
My man farted and the whole crowd parted
You know my shit is so together, I carry clever across the cleft
Like soundwaves and ravage in his chest
It's not a matter of bein wack or not
It's about - who got your back when shit gets hot
In the crowds, I'm cultivatin props, I grow rocks
And stock breaks, manipulate the art and create
See, when I first started my heart was in the right place
Then they changed the game and I still kept pace
So now I'm in the place, and I'm in the house, and I'm comin back
You know this nigga's name--Blue Black
Walk in, at the party, see who's spinnin, was some nigga
Are you high or wide, I'm just dolo lookin fly
Ghetto-pretty in the city of lights
And the ass out, finger-poppin hips and lips
Lookin way past, sweat her, 'cause I can't let her know I want her
So I lounge a look lost, cost effective?
When it's time to ante up, panties up her ass
So tight, I need a rinse to work a nut off
see?? freezin?, while I'm seizin silhouettes
Let's wallow in the wetness--Check this
I been a be -boy before I been away, but the be in me'll never go away
I'll stow away on a ship, I'll seal my lips ? and escape
You know- I create funk flow
'Cause I'm not caught up, I thought of a way to speak and spoke:
The Unspoken Heard is no joke
[everyone talking]
Yo, I glaze from purple haze to daze and amazin phrases
I'm thinkin bout money 'cause it pays
So is you is, or is you ain't an entertainer?
I'm a writer, or retainer?, I make art like a painter
I represent the remnant, the remainder
I don't know how to make this point plainer
But brothas who supposed to be, I was hostin a show
I wasn't s'posed to be, lookin at this brotha close to me
And even he wasn't who he was supposed to be
So I'm trapped in the circle (just trapped in the circle)
I'm very present in the room I'm in
Presentin ill rhythms when the track begin
It gets me open and my rhyme falls in, but even ?? times
See I'm not complainin but the shit is dreamin
The game face kid - entertainin - the world is a show
You d'know? See you got to show and tell to get to go
So I create this energy, this synergy.
[simultaneuous rhyming] It's above and beyond me, it's on me
I make it since it's so divine, more sublime
Surrounded by mendacity, but yo, that's the time
And every time I present, the present tense is tension
But that wasn't even mind's intention.. DC!!
[everyone talking]
[Ill Will kicks an amazing freestyle]
The song "This is Me" by Asheru & Blue Black of The Unspoken Heard is an autobiographical reflection of the artists' identity and struggles as musicians. The song starts with the artists affirming their identity and expressing how the beat of the song resonates with them. They then go on to describe their journey as artists, with lyrics that touch on various themes such as love for music, creative expression, cultivating respect in the music industry, and dealing with the challenges of being a Black artist.
The artists also touch on themes such as desire, sexuality, and the complexity of relationships. They use evocative imagery to describe their encounters with women, and the emotional turmoil that arises from wanting someone but not wanting to reveal one's feelings. Overall, the song is a deeply personal and honest statement about who Asheru & Blue Black are as artists, and the experiences that have shaped their identities.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sayin..first heard this, I was like, 'this is me'
Upon hearing this song for the first time, I immediately connected with the message and vibe.
Aiyyo my man got me wide, I'm listenin to beats inside the ride
My friend introduced me to this music and now I can't stop listening to it, especially when driving.
You know my shit is so together, I carry clever across the cleft
My rhymes flow seamlessly, and I confidently bring my clever wordplay to the forefront of my music.
It's about - who got your back when shit gets hot
Being a successful artist isn't just about talent; it's also about having a supportive team to help you navigate the ups and downs of the industry.
Lookin way past, sweat her, 'cause I can't let her know I want her
I'm attracted to this woman, but I don't want to let her know because I don't want to jeopardize our current dynamic.
I been a be-boy before I been away, but the be in me'll never go away
I've been a breakdancer since before I started making music, and that aspect of my identity will always be a part of me.
I'll stow away on a ship, I'll seal my lips ? and escape
I'll do whatever it takes to pursue my passion and escape the circumstances that hold me back.
I represent the remnant, the remainder
I am a representative of the marginalized, forgotten voices in the industry.
You d'know? See you got to show and tell to get to go
In order to make it in this industry, you have to not only be talented, but also know how to market yourself effectively.
And every time I present, the present tense is tension
Performing live can be stressful and nerve-wracking even for experienced artists.
But that wasn't even mind's intention.. DC!!
My original goal wasn't necessarily to become famous or successful; I just wanted to create music that spoke to me and reflected my experiences growing up in Washington D.C.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LARON L. JAMES, SCOTT A. GADDY
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