Widely regarded as one of the greatest rappers during the 'golden age' of hip hop (1986–1993), Kane's experimentation with R&B beats and his alignment to the Five Percent faction drew criticism. Later albums, such as Looks Like a Job For..., were acclaimed, but he was never able to return to the commercial and artistic success of It's a Big Daddy Thing. However, he still tours extensively and is involved in several upcoming projects. He recently featured in Morcheeba's hip hop trip song 'What's your Name'.
During 1996, before the murder of 2Pac, it was said that Pac intended to start his own label, Makaveli Records, featuring promintently East Coast acts; one of the artists he intended to sign was Kane, and the two even recorded a song before the rapper's death, entitled Wherever U Are.
Big Daddy Kane has posed for Playgirl and Madonna's Sex book. As an actor, he debuted in Mario Van Peebles' western, Posse.
Big Daddy Kane is famous for his pimp persona that is portrayed in his lyrics. He is famous for the title of his song, "Pimpin' Ain't Easy". The backronym "King Asiatic Nobody's Equal," is often applied to his moniker.
Recently (especially as of 2002), Big Daddy Kane has been increasingly doing collaborations with underground/alternative hip hop artists (ie. Little Brother, The Alchemist and DJ Babu from the Beat Junkies) and Kane has mentioned that he is not intending to release another solo album as he is looking towards a career in acting.
Discography
1988 Long Live the Kane (Cold Chillin')
1989 It's a Big Daddy Thing
1989 Back on the Block
1990 Taste of Chocolate
1991 Prince of Darkness
1993 Looks Like a Job For...
1994 Daddy's Home (RCA)
1998 Veteranz Day (Blackheart)
2002 The Man, The Icon (Landspeed)(Produced by Alchemist and DJ Babu on 2002's "Duck Season Vol. 1"
2003 Any Type of Way (Landspeed)(12" single produced by DJ Premier)
2003 Parts of the Process Morcheeba
Chocolate City
Big Daddy Kane Lyrics
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I be the cruddy one that they call the DJ Mister Cee,
With the whole Wolf Pack in the place to be.
Better known as the Chocolate City.
So Scoob Lover, huh, are ya with me...?
[Scoob Lover:]
(Damn kid, you're starvin' for life)
'Cause people be tellin' me, brothers be gellin' me,
Tryin' to get fame from my name but they chumps and they but soft.
They know I'm wilder than a dog with hot sauce.
A mic, a stage, a crowd, and I won't stop:
I set it off and get live like an alarm clock.
People thought Scoob and Scrap was just a nickname;
Now that we rap, we sell more records than cocaine.
Awww, shucks, now I'm back from the down-low,
Here comes Scoob with the curly afro.
No chemical reaction, no need for askin', pure satisfaction,
My last name's Jackson.
You slip up, I get ill - my boot to your grill,
My nine kills, I'm Big Scoob from Brownsville.
The world's greatest lover, the chocolate brother...
[Chorus:]
Who's the committee? (CHOCOLATE CITY!)
Who's the committee? (CHOCOLATE CITY!)
Who's the committee? (CHOCOLATE CITY!)
Scrap Lover are ya with me?
[Scrap Lover:]
Yo, I drop science kinda like a pigeon
Over rough tracks I tax any midget with a small digit.
Smooth and mild but complicated,
I put the crowd to to smashed like a driver that's intoxicated.
Rappers write rhymes, and talk about guns and jail,
But wouldn't squeeze a lemon in a cocktail.
Don't say "huh?" or "what?", and don't ask who,
'Cause if you hear me, I must be talkin' to you.
You probably thought I couldn't steal it, 'cause I was a dancer,
I didn't have a chance, but ya'll can kill it.
You gotta be off your rocker,
I'm lettin' suckers know that Scrap got more soul than Foot Locker.
And if you heard I got skills, believe it's true;
Suggest for Pete Rock, for reminiscin' over you.
It's not a threat, it's a bet, 'cause hey,
The last sucker who tried woulda been 25 today.
[Chorus x3]
Big Daddy are ya with me?
[Big Daddy Kane:]
Yo-yo-yo-yo, look out, get out the way!
Here comes the K the A the N the E - huh, ya better flee.
'Cause I don't need no hoodie to be hard, shoot:
I'll kill a nigga in a three-piece suit.
I don't be havin' it so the rear I'll attack,
A size-15 to the buttocks, a-matter-fact.
A hard-core blow to the face I'll provide,
To give you a Crooked eye, just like St. Ides.
Leave you home and you must be screamin' and yellin';
Not even cool Moe Dee shades can hide your swellin'.
I bring it rough, tough;
I said that I was Browner than Bobby, so you know that it's good enough.
I'm untouchable to rappers my size.
You dreamed of beatin' me, you better wake up an apologize.
Some claim to be a Daddy or Poppa,
But with me, you'd have no Ranks if your name was Shabba.
[Chorus x3]
Now you know you'd too like to be with it...
[Li'l Daddy Shane:]
Shane, I cause pain, I make it rain.
I'm wearin' and tearin' down to the last grain.
Ha, I'm not a chocolate brother, but I don't' mourn,
'Cause I swear this vanilla kid got it goin' on.
So don't even step to me if you're worth nothin',
Because I just might hurt somethin'.
My competition thinks twice, 'cause yo, for a young nigga, I'm kinda nice...
[Laree Williams:]
Ooohhh! Chocolate City are ya with me?!
Scoob and Scrap and Mister Cee! Kane and Shane and Lare!
Kane...would your black ass sing it for me?!
[Kane:] Ohhh, ho, shit yeah!
The lyrics to Big Daddy Kane's song "Chocolate City" focuses on the skills and talents of the members of his rap group, The Juice Crew. The song features three group members: Mister Cee, Scoob Lover and Scrap Lover, in addition to Kane himself. Each rapper takes a turn displaying their lyrical abilities as part of the "Chocolate City" crew.
Mister Cee, the DJ of the group, is first to introduce himself, proclaiming himself as part of the "Chocolate City" crew. Scoob Lover boasts about his skills as a rapper, highlighting his ability to hype up a crowd with his live performances. Scrap Lover, who was primarily a dancer in the group, takes his turn as an MC, showcasing his flow on the mic. Finally, Big Daddy Kane demonstrates his prowess as a rapper with his signature style of delivering punchlines and clever wordplay.
When dissecting the lyrics, it's evident that the "Chocolate City" referred to in the song title is not just a physical place but also a metaphor for the group's collective talent and swag. Each member contributes a unique flavor, just like different chocolates coming together to create a diverse assortment.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ANTONIO M. HARDY, ARLESTER CHRISTIAN, C HARDY, J JACKSON, J JAKASAL, N MAYRANT, R BROWN
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