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
Looks Like A Job For...
Big Daddy Kane Lyrics
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Nobody move, nobody get hurt
And I won't have to do no-body work
The minute I come on stage and take position
A demolition, where rappers catch a bad decision, huh
I start to swingin it, puttin my bad thing in it
Soon as I start flingin it, girls'll start clingin it
To show and to prove to the people
The man that really is the king in it
'Cause I take the cake like Hostess
No, not the one you want to play high post with
Warm it up Kane, warm as a snorkel
Snatch the microphone and do a nigga somethin awful
I give him the rhythm-a-jazz pizazz finesse and yet
The flavor to jam and slam the land
I flip the script like nobody can
It's like they lack the crowd to get live
And raw from all the brothers who smothered the mic
They're frank with force, cause you know, Kane comes off
See me and the mic go together like neighbors
And if that's too fast, here's a slower flavor
You see.. I.. am.. the.. man.. to.. stand.. top.. brand..
No.. band.. at.. hand.. and.. yes I can can, yes I can can
Rip the microphone to shreds
Buck buck, rough and tuff, and a little bit raggamuffin
For havin a rapper that try to battle will stress me
You shouldn't address me cause you can't impress me
So don't test me, boy, I say you better move over
Yeah, yeah, huh
Many people tried to say I fell off
He went R&B, now his rap is all soft
But if you say that on stage, I'll prove you wrong
And wax that ass, rappin off a love song
'Cause with the street in all battles I'm still hard
Like a mallet, servin competition like salad
I'm gonna give you some damn good advice G
Break out, before there be some sugar honey iced tea
'Cause now you're comin in the danger zone
There no man, can withstand, or hold his own
I burn a rapper so bad that it bruise
Even if you put a condom on the mic that I use
That won't protect ya, I still can effect ya
'Cause I flip the script, like a movie director
I'm makin the non-believers believe what I'm dishin up
And people that's still fans, will be air conditioners
Why golly gee, I'm the hypest
The power to maintain, and sustain, cause I'm righteous
In other words, by knowledge and degrees
You gotta say God bless, and I don't mean when I sneeze
A black man, you know I got, SOUL
For rockin the track and sparkin the mic that I hold
Not just been flowin for the fellas so for the ladies
I didn't forget you.. mm-wah *kiss sound*
A lot of rappers today, know how to flow
Also, a lot of amateurs turned pro
But if I ask for the mic at your show
Aiyyo, I think you better let it go!
'Cause I go in a rage on stage
The rap it never stops til I get my props
And if you don't know my style, well look here my friend
You saw _Faces of Death_? Hehe yeah yeah aight then
I'm tryin to tell my competition the scoop
That I'm breakin down, any soloist or group
And even though, some of them try to play souped
When I come on stage, they spread they wings like Troop
And fly away, cause I don't play
I slay, okay, okay?
The king of combat, my competition scat
Pockets stay fat, oh hells yeah, I'm alllll that
The one they like to follow, bite and borrow
Lock into my style, just like a Rottweiler
So you want to know the meanin of hardcore?
Looks Like a Job For
The song "Looks Like A Job For..." by Big Daddy Kane begins with the announcement of a world premiere of the song. The lyrics then proceed to showcase the confident and boastful persona of the artist, as he proclaims himself as the king of rap. The rapper's flow and rhythm are powerful and insistent, with a clear sense of control and dominance over the mic. The lyrics also touch upon the theme of competition in the rap world, with Kane challenging other rappers to battle him on stage to prove their worth. He also responds to rumors about him going soft with a love song by demonstrating his street cred and hard-hitting lyrics.
The song's chorus of "looks like a job for..." frames the narrative of the artist as a superhero swooping in to save the day. This idea of the artist as a powerful and heroic figure in the rap world is prevalent throughout the song. Kane asserts his dominance and strength, and challenges others to try and match his skills on the mic. Overall, the song presents an image of rap as a competitive and dynamic genre, with Big Daddy Kane as one of its most formidable representatives.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a world premier and I'm here..
I am making my debut and I have arrived.
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Don't cause any trouble and no one will be harmed.
And I won't have to do no-body work
If everyone behaves, I won't have to put in any effort.
The minute I come on stage and take position
As soon as I take the stage and get ready to perform.
A demolition, where rappers catch a bad decision, huh
My performance is so intense that it destroys my competition.
I start to swingin it, puttin my bad thing in it
I start performing and getting into the groove.
Soon as I start flingin it, girls'll start clingin it
As soon as I start performing, girls will start showing affection.
People'll start singin it, noise oh I'm bringin it
The audience will join in and make noise as I bring the heat.
To show and to prove to the people
I am here to demonstrate and prove to the audience.
The man that really is the king in it
I am the true king of this craft.
I take the cake like Hostess
I am the best, like the Hostess cake.
No, not the one you want to play high post with
Don't underestimate me, I am not someone you want to challenge.
Warm it up Kane, warm as a snorkel
Let me warm up and get ready to perform.
Snatch the microphone and do a nigga somethin awful
I am going to take the microphone and give a great performance.
I give him the rhythm-a-jazz pizazz finesse and yet
I have a unique style that is both smooth and energetic.
The flavor to jam and slam the land
I have the ability to entertain and captivate the entire nation.
I flip the script like nobody can
I have a unique and impressive ability to change up my style.
It's like they lack the crowd to get live
Other performers can't energize a crowd like I can.
And raw from all the brothers who smothered the mic
I am authentic and stand out from those who try too hard.
They're frank with force, cause you know, Kane comes off
I am powerful and confident when I perform.
See me and the mic go together like neighbors
The microphone and I have a perfect partnership.
And if that's too fast, here's a slower flavor
If my fast-paced style is too much, I can switch to something slower.
You see.. I.. am.. the.. man.. to.. stand.. top.. brand..
I am the top performer and have my own unique brand.
No.. band.. at.. hand.. and.. yes I can can, yes I can can
I don't need a band to back me up, as I am more than capable of putting on a great performance.
Rip the microphone to shreds
I perform with such intensity that I dominate the microphone.
Buck buck, rough and tuff, and a little bit raggamuffin
My performance style is rugged and tough, with a bit of ragamuffin.
For havin a rapper that try to battle will stress me
Any rapper who tries to challenge me will only cause me stress.
You shouldn't address me cause you can't impress me
Don't try to approach me because you can't impress me.
So don't test me, boy, I say you better move over
Don't try to test my skills, you better make way.
Many people tried to say I fell off
Some people think that I am no longer relevant.
He went R&B, now his rap is all soft
They believe that my music has become too soft since I started doing R&B music.
But if you say that on stage, I'll prove you wrong
If someone challenges me on stage, I will prove them wrong.
And wax that ass, rappin off a love song
I will give a great performance, even if it's a love song.
With the street in all battles I'm still hard
Despite my transition to doing R&B, I'm still a hardcore rapper.
Like a mallet, servin competition like salad
I am dominant and serve my competition like a salad.
I'm gonna give you some damn good advice G
I have some great advice to offer.
Break out, before there be some sugar honey iced tea
Get out before there's trouble.
Cause now you're comin in the danger zone
You're entering a dangerous situation if you continue.
There no man, can withstand, or hold his own
No one can compete with me, let alone hold their own.
I burn a rapper so bad that it bruise
I am so good that I will humiliate and injure my competition.
Even if you put a condom on the mic that I use
Even if you try to protect your microphone, I will still dominate it.
That won't protect ya, I still can effect ya
Your attempts at protection won't save you from my influence.
'Cause I flip the script, like a movie director
I have a unique style that allows me to change up my performance.
I'm makin the non-believers believe what I'm dishin up
I am able to convert skeptics with my great performance.
And people that's still fans, will be air conditioners
Those who are already fans of mine will be even more impressed.
Why golly gee, I'm the hypest
I am the most exciting and energetic!
The power to maintain, and sustain, cause I'm righteous
I am able to maintain my captivating performance because I am righteous.
In other words, by knowledge and degrees
I am highly educated and knowledgeable.
You gotta say God bless, and I don't mean when I sneeze
My greatness is undeniable and you must acknowledge it.
A black man, you know I got, SOUL
As a black man, I am deeply connected to the soulful nature of music.
For rockin the track and sparkin the mic that I hold
I am able to excite the crowd by performing on the track and mic.
Not just been flowin for the fellas so for the ladies
I appeal to both men and women with my performance.
I didn't forget you.. mm-wah *kiss sound*
I am also able to cater to the ladies and show them love.
A lot of rappers today, know how to flow
Many rappers these days are good at rapping.
Also, a lot of amateurs turned pro
Many amateurs have been able to transition into professional rappers.
But if I ask for the mic at your show
If I request the microphone at your performance, you better give it to me.
Aiyyo, I think you better let it go!
I am warning you to not challenge me for the microphone.
Cause I go in a rage on stage
I get hyped and aggressive when I perform.
The rap it never stops til I get my props
I will continue rapping until I receive the respect and recognition I deserve.
And if you don't know my style, well look here my friend
If you are unfamiliar with my unique style, let me show you.
You saw _Faces of Death_? Hehe yeah yeah aight then
If you think you've seen something intense, just wait until you see my performance.
I'm tryin to tell my competition the scoop
I am trying to give my competition a warning.
That I'm breakin down, any soloist or group
I am capable of defeating any soloist or group.
And even though, some of them try to play souped
Even if my competition tries to push their luck and get aggressive.
When I come on stage, they spread they wings like Troop
When I perform, my competition will back down like Troop.
And fly away, cause I don't play
My competition will retreat because they know they can't beat me.
I slay, okay, okay?
I am dominant and destructive when I perform.
The king of combat, my competition scat
I am the king of the rap battle and my competition will run away.
Pockets stay fat, oh hells yeah, I'm alllll that
I am rich and successful, and I have earned it all.
The one they like to follow, bite and borrow
Many people try to imitate my style and follow my lead.
Lock into my style, just like a Rottweiler
My audience is so captivated by my style that they are like a Rottweiler, fiercely protective.
So you want to know the meanin of hardcore?
Do you want to know what it really means to be hardcore?
Looks Like a Job For
This performance is going to be a challenge, but I am ready for it.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALEXANDER BENJAMIN RICHBOURG, ANTONIO M. HARDY, FREDERICO CESAR DE S PIMENTEL, JEAN CLAUDE OLIVIER, SAMUEL J. BARNES
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