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
Niggaz Never Learn
Big Daddy Kane Lyrics
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Many many many new jacks got it in they head
That they can raise up on this and put the Kane in fright
Heheh yeah right!
Listen, you're just as soft as baby powder
Don't let your mouth get you in somethin
Your rhymes can't get you out of
Some good advice is don't even come out my way
Cause I'm a grown ass man in total command
One of the best to ever be and
No other can ever take a stand
When I kick a verse the scene becomes so scary
That niggaz get quiet like a library
I pick up the mic like a hunter in hot pursuit
Oh you want some of this? Then put that mic on mute
Because you'll be in more danger than Penelope Pitstop
Point blank, you get your shit dropped
I got a death blow whenever I throw
With double impact to take out the whole row
Huh, I start swingin again and again
You'll hear so many "ooh ahhs" you'll think it was Boyz II Men
I break down, shake down, proceed down, beat down
Back down, smack down, rip down, get down
Showdown, throw down, rundown, come down!
Here's a little message for your own concern
You try to press up on this and get burned
A battle with a non-believe is what I yearn
Damn, niggaz never learn
"Niggaz!"
"This is for your own concern"
"You Must Learn"
"Niggaz!"
"This is for your own concern"
"You Must Learn"
"Niggaz!"
"This is for your own concern"
"You Must Learn"
If you ever see a jam playin you can bet that damn Kane
Will make it sparkle and bubble like champagne
Dom Perignon I'm the Don of the set
And I'll bet, that the girls, will agree
That the be, the-I-G, D-A-double-D-Y Superfly feel
Like Ron O'Neal, gets ill, I got it goin on
Word is bond, I'm more Dangerous
Than Michael Jackson - hah, sha-mon!
So, I don't attract with the wick-wick-wack
So take a step back, you new new, new jack
'Cause young boy, all of your rhymes are pre-natal
Mines are fatal, cause I got The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
So stay in your crib pen, before you get did in
Uhh, I mean done in, you gets none and
The last rapper to press up on me wrong was
Ummmm damn it's been that long!
So competin is not a smart decision
'Cause I start to dissin, then start dismissin
You're tryin to battle with me well god damn scram
The style that you're usin is as old as a Trans-Am
Update yourself just like an 850
Shift see, oh what's the use you still can't with me
Many MC's tried their best to press up
But I guess, their best, wasn't goooooood enough!
I'm not Robert Townsend but every time I speak
I'll leave a rapper's chest beatin like he had Five Heartbeats
Knockin out comp like Rocky Balboa
And I make more noise than a lawnmower
For my stacks I worked hard to earn
Bein the bigger the better the badder the boss
The brother to break em when bringin the bomb
To blow up the Boogie Down.
Damn niggaz never learn!
In this song, Big Daddy Kane addresses newer, fresh-faced rappers who believe they have what it takes to dethrone Kane, one of the best rappers to ever grace the mic in his opinion. Throughout the song, Kane emphasizes his expertise and warns those hoping to compete with him to reconsider, as they will surely lose. Kane uses an interesting combination of metaphors and detailed imagery to paint a vivid picture of his rhyming abilities and the danger of challenging him. He likens his presence on the mic to a hunter in hot pursuit, and assures his audience that when he breaks down to rap, it is like a deadly force crashing down with double impact to take out the whole row. According to Kane, attempting to compete with him is not a smart decision. He says he will start dismissing them and persistently dissing them until they understand that he cannot be beaten.
Kane also emphasizes his attraction to hard work and reward for effort. He says that he worked hard to earn his stacks and that he is the bigger, better, badder boss that is going to blow up the Boogie Down. This line about the Boogie Down may be interpreted as referring to Kane's hometown and its rap/hip-hop contributions. Ultimately, "Niggas Never Learn" is an aggressive and confident song that paints Kane as a force to be reckoned with.
Line by Line Meaning
Things been said, plenty rumors been spread
There are rumors and things being said about me.
Many many many new jacks got it in they head
Many new artists think they can take me down.
That they can raise up on this and put the Kane in fright
They think they can intimidate me.
Heheh yeah right!
I am not scared of anyone.
Listen, you're just as soft as baby powder
You are not a threat to me.
Don't let your mouth get you in somethin
Be careful what you say to me.
Your rhymes can't get you out of
Your words can't save you from me.
Some good advice is don't even come out my way
Stay away from me if you want to avoid trouble.
You better press up on Chucky if you're lookin for Child's Play
If you're looking for an easy target, try someone else.
Cause I'm a grown ass man in total command
I am a powerful and commanding figure.
One of the best to ever be and
I am one of the greatest rappers to ever exist.
No other can ever take a stand
No other artist can challenge me.
When I kick a verse the scene becomes so scary
My raps are so intense that they make the atmosphere feel frightening.
That niggaz get quiet like a library
People become silent when I start rapping.
I pick up the mic like a hunter in hot pursuit
I approach the microphone with intensity and focus.
Oh you want some of this? Then put that mic on mute
If you want to battle me, you better be ready to be silenced.
Because you'll be in more danger than Penelope Pitstop
You will be in serious trouble if you mess with me.
Point blank, you get your shit dropped
You will be defeated immediately.
I got a death blow whenever I throw
My raps are so powerful that they can defeat any challenger.
With double impact to take out the whole row
My rhymes are so devastating that they can defeat multiple artists at once.
Huh, I start swingin again and again
I keep attacking until my opponents are defeated.
You'll hear so many 'ooh ahhs' you'll think it was Boyz II Men
People will be amazed by my skills and reactions.
I break down, shake down, proceed down, beat down
I attack with various techniques to defeat my opponents.
Back down, smack down, rip down, get down
My attacks are intense and effective.
Showdown, throw down, rundown, come down!
I am ready to battle anyone who challenges me.
Here's a little message for your own concern
I have a message that you need to hear.
You try to press up on this and get burned
If you try to challenge me, you will be defeated.
A battle with a non-believe is what I yearn
I am always looking for a challenge to prove my skills.
Damn, niggaz never learn
People still try to challenge me even though they know they will lose.
"Niggaz!"
An exclamation used to emphasize the message.
"This is for your own concern"
The message is important for the listener to hear.
"You Must Learn"
It is important for you to learn from my message.
"If you ever see a jam playin you can bet that damn Kane"
I am a popular presence at music events.
"Will make it sparkle and bubble like champagne"
My performances are electrifying and exciting.
"Dom Perignon I'm the Don of the set"
I am the leader of the music scene.
"And I'll bet, that the girls, will agree"
Female fans are attracted to me.
"That the be, the-I-G, D-A-double-D-Y Superfly feel"
My charisma and coolness are undeniable.
"Like Ron O'Neal, gets ill, I got it goin on"
I am charismatic and talented.
"Word is bond, I'm more Dangerous"
I am powerful and commanding.
"Than Michael Jackson - hah, sha-mon!"
I am even more impressive than Michael Jackson.
"So, I don't attract with the wick-wick-wack"
My music is not cheap or unsophisticated.
"So take a step back, you new new, new jack"
New artists should not try to compete with me.
"'Cause young boy, all of your rhymes are pre-natal"
Your raps are unsophisticated and unimpressive.
"Mines are fatal, cause I got The Hand That Rocks the Cradle"
My rhymes are powerful and effective.
"So stay in your crib pen, before you get did in"
Stay out of my way if you want to avoid trouble.
"Uhh, I mean done in, you gets none and"
You will not succeed if you challenge me.
"The last rapper to press up on me wrong was"
The last artist to challenge me was a long time ago.
"Ummmm damn it's been that long!"
It has been a long time since anyone has successfully challenged me.
"So competin is not a smart decision"
It is not wise to challenge me.
"'Cause I start to dissin, then start dismissin"
I will insult and defeat any challenger.
"You're tryin to battle with me well god damn scram"
You should run away if you want to avoid defeat.
"The style that you're usin is as old as a Trans-Am"
Your rapping style is outdated and unimpressive.
"Update yourself just like an 850"
You need to modernize your style.
"Shift see, oh what's the use you still can't with me"
You still can't defeat me even if you try to modernize your style.
"Many MC's tried their best to press up"
Many artists have tried to challenge me.
"But I guess, their best, wasn't goooooood enough!"
They were not skilled enough to defeat me.
"For my stacks I worked hard to earn"
I have earned my success through hard work.
"Bein the bigger the better the badder the boss"
I am a powerful and dominant figure.
"The brother to break em when bringin the bomb"
I am a skilled and effective rapper.
"To blow up the Boogie Down."
I am working to make the music scene better.
"Damn niggaz never learn!"
People still try to challenge me even though they know they will lose.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTONIO HARDY, PAUL MITCHELL
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