"FILM THE POLICE," has quickly become an anthem for the #Occupy generation, and shows no signs of slowing it's spread.
B. Dolan began performing in 1999 in the heart of the spoken word scene; New York City's famous Nuyorican Poets Cafe, where he developed his chops quickly. An 18 year old Dolan arrived for the first time as part of HBO's Def Poetry Series in 2002, and the respect earned with numerous performance poetry championships in the two years that followed.
2003 also saw the first release of "The Failure," [at the time] a two-disc, homegrown demo full of Dolan's earliest work.
After this self-release, Dolan disappeared from the poetry scene to pursue more overtly musical projects, as well as his own contribution to the struggle against social injustice.
In the midst of inventing the ragged, breakdown aesthetic of his later work, Dolan also dug in his activist roots by creating and co-founding the Knowmore.org website with former slam teammate and friend Sage Francis.
B. Dolan joined Francis on The Knowmore.org Tour in support of the project, which is when Francis expressed interest in releasing a revised version of "The Failure" on Strange Famous Records.
2008 brought about the official re-release of "The Failure" lp, which was trimmed down by a disc, and was critically acclaimed as a genre-defying, unheralded classic. It also earned a legion of die hard fans for Dolan's spoken word pieces, who've stuck around since to watch this unique artist's continual reinvention.
In 2009 he released House of Bees vol. 1, a full length mixtape that served to build momentum toward his 2010 release. Then, in 2010, "Fallen House, Sunken City" hit. Dolan's decidedly hip-hop sophomore lp was hailed by rap legends, critics and fans as a massive success. Alternative Press called the album "proof that underground hip hop still has bite," and The Onion's A.V. Club named it "One of the best albums of 2010." "Earthmovers," the album's first video, also became an MTVu Freshman of the Week and was entered into rotation on MTV2.
Since his signing to SFR, Dolan has toured exhaustively and internationally, most notably as part of the Paid Dues, SXSW 09, Soundset, and Rock the Bells festivals.
In addition to his partner and frequent collaborator Sage Francis, Dolan has also toured with the likes of Buck 65, Alias, Sole, Solilaquests of Sound, Prolyphic, Dan le sac vs. Scroobius Pip, Grand Buffet and others.
Knock Knock
B. Dolan Lyrics
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My hits gon knock
My record gon knock knock knock
I will not stop stop stop
My hits gon knock
My hits gon knock
My hits gon knock
My hits gon knock
I will not stop stop stop
My hits gon knock
My hits gon knock
My hits gon knock
My jams gon flood the block
Flow too hot
Shows so loco I feel like I'm on top
Shut down the spot
Living my life I love what I got
Try to take what's me
And someone's getting dropped
I'm getting used to the haters now
More wack comments negativity I don't need
Watch them turn around a believer now
Cuz all the girls scream and shout
More bounce than a roller smoking a half a pound
Everyone loves my sound
The innovator of my town
Welcome to my world
When I'm the God of knocking loud
With the beats and my style is so golden
Every record is an opportunity
Change the game with a completely
Different way of approaching
So focused had nothing started something
Now everyone starts to notice
Marketing promotion feeling so hopeless
I will not stop
My hits gon knock
My hits gon knock knock knock
My record gon knock
I will not stop
I will not stop stop stop
My hits gon knock
My hits gon knock
My hits gon knock
My hits gon knock
My record gon knock knock knock
My jam gon pop
I will not stop
I will not stop stop stop
My hits gon knock
My hits gon knock
My hits gon knock
Everybody already know
B. Austin got the best live show
Whether it's with a full band or he's alone
I've been practicing my flow
My delivery
My sound check though
I'm truly king on the low
High key the GOAT
Wait till I'm well known
Paid out the ass feeling unbeatable
There's only one way to go
This life's so cold
Will you have to sell your soul
To gain the globe
You'll have to do things you've never done before
And get uncomfortable about your image
I'm choosing to be me til the end of the road
You can take a job away but not what I'm destined for
Super humble but confident like never before
You can tell me no I'll cut you off
My path has a long way to go
I'm eternal with my flow
My hits gon knock
My hits gon knock
My record gon knock knock knock
My jams gon pop
I will not stop
I will not stop stop stop
My hits gon knock
My hits gon knock
My hits gon knock
My hits gon knock
My record gon knock knock knock
My jams gon pop
I will not stop
I will not stop stop stop
My hits gon knock
My hits gon knock
The lyrics of "Knock Knock" by B. Dolan are a swaggering, boastful expression of the artist's accomplishments and uniqueness. The singer claims to have experienced and achieved things that others cannot match, emphasizing his sexual conquests and worldly travels. He warns others not to try and emulate him, declaring that they could never compare to him.
In the second verse, the singer elaborates on his superiority, describing how he has been in the game for a long time and is not just riding the latest trend like others. He brags about his talent, claiming that his bars "killed" others', and recalls overcoming physical injury to continue his success. The third verse is a guest feature by another rapper who adds to the braggadocio with his own claims of wealth, power, and sexual prowess.
Through this song, B. Dolan presents himself as an exceptional figure, one who has achieved a level of success that others can only dream of. The lyrics are provocative, and the tone is defiant, suggesting that the singer is unafraid to boast about his abilities and accomplishments.
Line by Line Meaning
I done fucked bitches in this world you would die for it
I have had sexual relations with women that people would kill for the opportunity to do the same.
I done been places in this world you would die for it
I have been to locations that people would die to visit.
But you can't be like me nigga not at all
You cannot emulate my lifestyle, persona, or experiences in any way.
You can't be like me nigga knock it off
Stop trying to be like me or claim that you are like me.
Niggas trynna see a milli because we already done seen racks
Some people are trying to make a million dollars when we have already made a lot of money (seen racks).
It's Swagg Market gang Bitch, and you know that I mean that
I am part of the Swagg Market group, and I am serious when I say that.
You just started doing this shit you on the back of the wave
You are just beginning to engage in this activity, while I have been doing it for a long time and am ahead of you.
My bars was killing y'alls off nigga with a capital K
My lyrics were destroying other artists’ performances, really taking them out with a capital K.
I'm the bomb bitch I told you I go out with a bang
I am amazing and exceptional; I will leave a lasting impression or impact.
I got hit by two cars nigga and I'm still out here nigga walking the same
I have been hit by two cars, but I am still out here walking the same way, reflecting my strength and resilience.
Like me, no you can't be like me
You cannot replicate or become like me in any way.
Two chains and a white tee
I am wearing two chain necklaces and a plain white t-shirt.
And improbably fucking yo wifey
I am having sexual intercourse with your wife, which may seem impossible or unlikely.
Got checks like I'm Nike
I have received a lot of checks/money, like the brand Nike.
And I Stay with that water like a Pisces
I regularly consume or possess water, like the zodiac sign Pisces.
Laugh about it like its comedy
I find humor in the situations and experiences I am describing.
And I'm out of this world that's Astronomy
I am exceptional or unique, like something related to the field of astronomy or space exploration.
Yah bitch say I'm astonishing,
My female partner has described me as amazing or impressive.
And they won't give you no acknowledgment
People will not give me any credit or recognition for my accomplishments or actions.
All my goals I'm accomplishing
I am successfully achieving all of my goals or objectives.
And it's big banks that I'm depositing bitch
I am putting a significant amount of money into banks.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Bryant Austin-Madyun
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