Ooh Aah Nah-Nah-Nah
Big Daddy Kane Lyrics

Inquiring minds want to know, did the champ retire
People are curious to know if the champion retired

So here I am, boomin' like an amplifier
Kane is present and his music is powerful

I clear my throat, then I float like a boat
Kane takes a moment to prepare and then delivers effortlessly

Note for note, what I wrote you can't quote or even tote
Kane's lyrics are too intricate and unique to be replicated or memorized

Raps are too heavy, sharp like a machete
Kane's raps are too intense and powerful, like a sharp object

Pass the microphone, cause Kane is all ready
Kane is prepared to take on the microphone and showcase his skills

Grippin' to play the part to prove that I'm in command
Kane is taking control of the situation to show that he is in charge

King Asiatic, Nobody's Equal
Kane refers to himself as an unmatched, powerful ruler

Or Non-Equivalent, or Natural Ebony
Kane is unique and inherent in his musical style

Or Now Effective, or Never Ever
Kane is relevant and timeless

Pick your definition and put it together
Kane is an amalgamation of different qualities and definitions

'Cause it still comes out tastin like chocolate
Kane's music is smooth and enjoyable, like chocolate

With the finesse MC's never got with
Kane has a level of skill and smoothness that other MCs lack

They know that it only takes Kane one verse
Others are intimidated by Kane's skills and know he can impress with just one verse

So here's the microphone, show me what you can do
Kane gives others a chance to showcase their skills

And uhh wake me up when you're through
Kane doesn't expect anyone to impress him too much

Just so I can go and flow and throw a blow
Kane will then take over and impress everyone

To show a pro and let em all know
Kane will prove why he is a professional and the best

That any MC tryin' to be this lyrical
Others attempt to have Kane's level of lyricism

Should go ask Smokey Robinson for a Miracle
Kane suggests that achieving his level of skill is almost miraculous

I wouldn't let a rapper go one round
Kane would easily overpower any other rapper

I'm knockin' them down, just like Jim Brown
Kane is essentially dominating other rappers

So Mister Cee, let the music play
Kane is ready to continue his musical showcase

And here's what I want y'all to say
Kane instructs the audience to join in

Ooh! (c'mon) Aah! (c'mon)
The audience participates in the fun

Nah-Nah-Nah, Nana (c'mon like you should)
Kane wants the audience to participate fully

Here's a rap avalanche, MC's travel and
Kane's lyrics are heavy and overpowering, overpowering other MCs

Run run for shelter, cause they don't have a chance
Other MCs are running scared because they know they can't compete

Any MC caught talkin out of turn
Those who interrupt Kane will be dealt with decisively

I straighten em out just like a perm
Kane will correct or discipline others, like straightening a perm

Now let's take a second, just to recollect it
Kane changes the subject and takes a pause to reflect

Give a little shout to the rappers that's out
Kane acknowledges other rappers and pays tribute to them

Like all the East coast, MC's of today
Kane appreciates the current generation of rappers from the East coast

From Run-D.M.C. on down to Kid'n'Play
Kane mentions a couple of specific rappers from this generation

The ladies like Salt-N-Pepa to Latifah
Kane acknowledges female rappers such as Salt-N-Pepa and Queen Latifah

Who showed the power of a woman and me a believer
Kane is impressed and convinced by the power of female rappers

Now backtrack with the musical jewel
Kane directs the attention back to the music itself

And say peace to the old school
Kane shows respect to the earlier generations and pioneers of rap

And all praises due to the L.A. crew
Kane acknowledges and respects rappers from LA

You put your state on the map and kept bringin' rap through
Rappers from LA helped to popularize rap music and kept it alive

I can't forget the brothers that's down in Miami
Kane recalls rappers from Miami

You're still to live if you never get a Grammy
Kane suggests that getting a Grammy is not the most important thing in music

'Cause personally I feel who really needs that stuff
Kane personally thinks that a Grammy is not that important

If you ask me, it's just a bunch of makeup
Kane thinks that the Grammy awards are superficial and meaningless

There's a lot of Caucasian kids that don't even know me
Kane realizes that music fans from different backgrounds may not be familiar with his music

'Cause every Billy and Joey is another David Bowie
Kane believes that many fans only know popular, mainstream artists

I guess I used the wrong tools in my rhymes
Kane thinks that his style may not be easily accessible to some fans

'Cause when I nailed my clock, it didn't say Hammer Time
Kane's clock did not become as popular as MC Hammer's

That's not a diss to my Oaktown friend
Kane is not insulting his friend from Oakland, MC Hammer

Just tellin you how it is in the musical biz
Kane is giving insight into the reality of the music industry

'Cause I make sure that every rapper in the industry
Kane is a helpful and supportive friend to other rappers

Becomes a friend of me
Kane wants to build relationships and collaborate with others