There are 2 artists with the name Blu:
1. An American rapper and produce… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 artists with the name Blu:
1. An American rapper and producer from Los Angeles, California.
2. An ambient drum and bass musician located in the United Kingdom.
(1) Johnson Barnes (born April 15, 1983 in Inglewood, California), better known by the stage name Blu, is an American rapper and producer. In 2007 he released his debut album, "Below the Heavens", which was produced entirely by Exile, one half of Emanon. Since then he has collaborated with Mainframe under the name Johnson&Jonson, and with Ta'Raach under the name C.R.A.C. Knuckles. He has also released several solo albums, most notably "HerFavoriteColo(u)r" (2009), "j e s u s" (2011) and "No York!" (2011). Furthermore, in 2009 he produced the Sene & Blu album "ADayLate&ADollarShort" and in 2011 he released a second album with Exile, "Give Me Flowers While I Can Smell Them".
Blu is definitely a leader in the new school of Los Angeles emcees. His presence is undeniable, while his music captivates audiences regardless of race, class, and gender. He has been credited with taking LA hip hop back to the place where Freestyle Fellowship, Jurassic 5, and The Pharcyde left off.
With his cool-headed SoCal demeanor and everyman charisma, Blu was championed at the onset of his recording career when he collaborated with Emanon DJ/producer Exile for the highly acclaimed LP Below the Heavens (2007). Born Johnson Barnes in Inglewood, California, Blu, whose stepfather was a pastor, was very influenced by gospel and Christian rap when he was developing his MC skills in middle and high school. His musical turning point came when he first heard the Common classic "I Used to Love H.E.R." (1994), as well as the Chicago MC's third album, One Day It'll All Make Sense (1997). From then onward, Blu abandoned his schoolyard freestyle frame of mind and dedicated his abilities to crafting well-written songs. As he started doing live performances, he paid his dues working as a hype man for several underground rap and soul artists, including Slum Village, Steve Spacek, Platinum Pied Pipers, and, of course, Emanon. His relationship with Exile and newfound mindset in making music pointed him toward signing with L.A. independent Sound in Color in 2004, which for the young MC meant brushing off interest from Interscope and Death Row.
Subsequently, he cut a few records for Exile's Sound in Color album, Dirty Science (2006), recorded features for other L.A. artists, and self-pressed his Lifted EP in 2006. When Below the Heavens first hit shelves in August 2007, Blu and Exile were virtual unknowns in underground hip-hop, but Blu's deft songwriting and Exile's soul-drenched, Jay Dee-influenced production quickly amassed them a national audience. Below the Heavens ended up on many critics' year-end lists and, particularly, launched Blu into the public hip-hop eye. Remaining independent, Blu later turned to Sound in Color labelmate and L.A.-via-Detroit MC/producer Ta'Raach (formerly known as Lacks) for the collaborative project C.R.A.C. Knuckles. Over the next five years, Blu released a total of seven albums and mixtapes, including 2011's Open and Blu & Exile's Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them in 2012. The previously unreleased albums Her Favorite Colo(U)r and NoYork! also finally saw proper release in 2013. ~ Cyril Cordor, Rovi
The underground Los Angeles-based duo of MC Blu (b. Johnson Barnes) and DJ/producer Exile (b. Aleksander Manfredi) earned widespread acclaim right out of the gate with their debut album, Below the Heavens (2007), which critics crowned as the seemingly perfect marriage of Blu's everyday-struggle raps and Exile's Pete Rock- and J Dilla-inspired production. Blu, struggling to make ends meet at the time, first crossed paths with Exile in the early to mid-2000s, while the rapper earned gigs as a hype man for various soul/hip-hop outfits like Slum Village, Platinum Pied Pipers, and Exile's own duo, Emanon. In fact, Blu knew the other half of Emanon, MC/singer Aloe Blacc, who then introduced the two to each other. Deciding to sign to L.A. independent label Sound in Color, Exile's label home, in 2004, Blu began cutting a few records with the DJ/producer and assisted him with his solo LP, Dirty Science (2006). Blu was still trying to break into the industry, but Exile was enjoying production credits for the likes of Jurassic 5, Kardinal Offishall, and Mobb Deep. The release of the soul-entrenched collaborative effort, Below the Heavens in August 2007, put them both in the limelight and had fans of the alternative rap scene buzzing; however, it specifically garnered Blu many "Artist to Watch" features in various magazine and online publications throughout the year and into 2008. During subsequent years, they worked apart more than together; nevertheless, 2012 brought another co-billed LP, Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them. ~ Cyril Cordor, Rovi
1. An American rapper and produce… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 artists with the name Blu:
1. An American rapper and producer from Los Angeles, California.
2. An ambient drum and bass musician located in the United Kingdom.
(1) Johnson Barnes (born April 15, 1983 in Inglewood, California), better known by the stage name Blu, is an American rapper and producer. In 2007 he released his debut album, "Below the Heavens", which was produced entirely by Exile, one half of Emanon. Since then he has collaborated with Mainframe under the name Johnson&Jonson, and with Ta'Raach under the name C.R.A.C. Knuckles. He has also released several solo albums, most notably "HerFavoriteColo(u)r" (2009), "j e s u s" (2011) and "No York!" (2011). Furthermore, in 2009 he produced the Sene & Blu album "ADayLate&ADollarShort" and in 2011 he released a second album with Exile, "Give Me Flowers While I Can Smell Them".
Blu is definitely a leader in the new school of Los Angeles emcees. His presence is undeniable, while his music captivates audiences regardless of race, class, and gender. He has been credited with taking LA hip hop back to the place where Freestyle Fellowship, Jurassic 5, and The Pharcyde left off.
With his cool-headed SoCal demeanor and everyman charisma, Blu was championed at the onset of his recording career when he collaborated with Emanon DJ/producer Exile for the highly acclaimed LP Below the Heavens (2007). Born Johnson Barnes in Inglewood, California, Blu, whose stepfather was a pastor, was very influenced by gospel and Christian rap when he was developing his MC skills in middle and high school. His musical turning point came when he first heard the Common classic "I Used to Love H.E.R." (1994), as well as the Chicago MC's third album, One Day It'll All Make Sense (1997). From then onward, Blu abandoned his schoolyard freestyle frame of mind and dedicated his abilities to crafting well-written songs. As he started doing live performances, he paid his dues working as a hype man for several underground rap and soul artists, including Slum Village, Steve Spacek, Platinum Pied Pipers, and, of course, Emanon. His relationship with Exile and newfound mindset in making music pointed him toward signing with L.A. independent Sound in Color in 2004, which for the young MC meant brushing off interest from Interscope and Death Row.
Subsequently, he cut a few records for Exile's Sound in Color album, Dirty Science (2006), recorded features for other L.A. artists, and self-pressed his Lifted EP in 2006. When Below the Heavens first hit shelves in August 2007, Blu and Exile were virtual unknowns in underground hip-hop, but Blu's deft songwriting and Exile's soul-drenched, Jay Dee-influenced production quickly amassed them a national audience. Below the Heavens ended up on many critics' year-end lists and, particularly, launched Blu into the public hip-hop eye. Remaining independent, Blu later turned to Sound in Color labelmate and L.A.-via-Detroit MC/producer Ta'Raach (formerly known as Lacks) for the collaborative project C.R.A.C. Knuckles. Over the next five years, Blu released a total of seven albums and mixtapes, including 2011's Open and Blu & Exile's Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them in 2012. The previously unreleased albums Her Favorite Colo(U)r and NoYork! also finally saw proper release in 2013. ~ Cyril Cordor, Rovi
The underground Los Angeles-based duo of MC Blu (b. Johnson Barnes) and DJ/producer Exile (b. Aleksander Manfredi) earned widespread acclaim right out of the gate with their debut album, Below the Heavens (2007), which critics crowned as the seemingly perfect marriage of Blu's everyday-struggle raps and Exile's Pete Rock- and J Dilla-inspired production. Blu, struggling to make ends meet at the time, first crossed paths with Exile in the early to mid-2000s, while the rapper earned gigs as a hype man for various soul/hip-hop outfits like Slum Village, Platinum Pied Pipers, and Exile's own duo, Emanon. In fact, Blu knew the other half of Emanon, MC/singer Aloe Blacc, who then introduced the two to each other. Deciding to sign to L.A. independent label Sound in Color, Exile's label home, in 2004, Blu began cutting a few records with the DJ/producer and assisted him with his solo LP, Dirty Science (2006). Blu was still trying to break into the industry, but Exile was enjoying production credits for the likes of Jurassic 5, Kardinal Offishall, and Mobb Deep. The release of the soul-entrenched collaborative effort, Below the Heavens in August 2007, put them both in the limelight and had fans of the alternative rap scene buzzing; however, it specifically garnered Blu many "Artist to Watch" features in various magazine and online publications throughout the year and into 2008. During subsequent years, they worked apart more than together; nevertheless, 2012 brought another co-billed LP, Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them. ~ Cyril Cordor, Rovi
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Blu Lyrics
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4 u Light myself on fire just to please Doing all these things…
Above Crenshaw [Bridge:] Excuse these daggers, swagger so mean Uv raiders, …
Amnesia Yeah, I used to have Peace, serenity, teaching divinity Brea…
Annie Hall Beginning Beginning Beginning Beginning Beginning Beginning …
Another Day Just another day living in the hood Just another day around…
Atlantis Turn me up! Turn me up! A son of God A virgin with…
Blu Checks In Step into the room Into the room of Bloom Into the house…
Blu Collar Worker Please don't take it personal But I gotta go and work…
Boyz II Men Yeah, Big Boi, and don't forget boy Only thing, you could…
Can't Stop Won't Stop Peace, what's poppin'? Uh, we up there with the ethers uh,…
cat let go Why don't you just keep it real, Let her know just…
Dancing In the Rain Look, it's six o'clock, I'm hoppin' outta the bed Rain falli…
Doin' Nothin' [Intro:] Uh huh... Ayo feat Planet... (Verse 1: Blu) Extrao…
Doin' Somethin' [Intro:] Ayo, this the wordsful El Prezident, El Prez I’m he…
Doin’ Nothin (Intro) Uh huh... Ayo feat Planet... (Verse 1: Blu) Extraor…
Down To Earth [Hook:] Ayo take a bow, kiss the sky Lifting money, lit as…
Dre Day World Class Since Wreckin' Cru Cause my resume say "Wreckin'…
Everybody Nose [Intro:] Soupa Deville '78 Sun up in the sky when the clouds…
Everything's OK [Bridge:] Boys scouts, sassy bars, tours and the worst stars…
ez Can you turn up the guitar more? My best friend fucked…
First Things First First things first Ain't tryna game you up so girl I'll…
Fly We’re moving fast, baby I hope that you’re okay with…
For Whom The Bell Tolls Make us fight on the hill in the early day…
Forever FOREVER Why wait? I could be “forever love” don’t you…
Glitter You pulled me in with your stepping stones I took your…
Go Away Won't you go away (little girl) Wish you wouldn't stay (litt…
Home Easy there my love You've been working for so long And you…
Hours [Hook:] I got a car And a new job And new walk and…
Imagine IMAGINE I used to imagine places where i could be…
In Remembrance It seems like yesterday we was chasing an ice cream…
Interlude Hey I didn't expect for you to answer but I just wanted…
Intro Don’t wanna wait another day Baby come with me, yeah we…
k e e p u s h i n n . Blu is really something special I said blu is really somethi…
Keep Pushinn (Verse 1: Blu) Yo. I scribbled, all out of line when…
Lemonade Lemonade was a popular drink and it still is I'm filling…
Love Yeah See if you can relate to this one Hope I'm…
lucky Hey babe Yeah there's a lot of traffic up ahead Mm-hmm I'll …
Melo Hello, mellow I know it's hard to love an ordinary fellow …
Miles Davis Swing, swing Wait, wait, wait Yeah, Miles Davis (My bad) U…
Morning i get up in the morning i get up in the…
My Boy Blu Check Up On My Baby Track 22 …
My Sunshine [Intro:] My sunshine… [Verse:] With enough love to light up…
my world is... Yeah, you know my name rings a bell Or should I…
N E V E R B E T H E S A M E . Blu is really something special I said blu is really somethi…
Need You Meal deep in my belly and a song between my…
Never Ending It just does not stop … it never ends Like a…
Pardon (Pardon me brother, as you stand in your glory) Yea, When…
Peace I went through my things at my parents house and…
Pearly Gates Ay, One for Dilla, Two for Proof, Three for O.D.B Five…
Peroxide Yo, car's white (?) for the gucci Monica Bellucci with the…
Poison (Oooh)(Oooh)(Oooh) cnother midnight I saw your face The hun…
Rap Dope Ayo relax soul,and rap dope Surpassed hope I was young, surv…
Red & Gold Yeah, grown up thug shit I fell in love with crime…
Roots of Blue Yo I'm the first man standing upright holding a stone…
Silent Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright 'Round …
Simply Amazin' (To all you talkin' all that bullshit) (Imma put it to…
Since It's been a minute since we been here, Sincere six year Fi…
SLNGBNGrs [Intro:] Yall ain’t ready for this Blu uh Yea up in this L2 …
So Amazin' So amazing From the soul y'all Yo, the soul provider Got a …
Soupa [Verse:] I wanna write novels, sippin’ bottles under trees W…
Spring Winter Summer Fall (Hook: Jimetta Rose) I do not mind the Summer breeze Except …
Summer Time Yours truly A cutie with no brains, a booty The Lovebug Star…
Tags [Verse:] Beat still lead him in jack pat Yea, ill flavored t…
Take Me I don't wanna go Coz I've been feeling lonely, oh And I…
The 50z Uh The light-skin with the nice trim 400 spokes riding the s…
The American Dream Truthfully speaking. I don’t go out much but i party next-do…
The Clean Hand Ay yo we talkin about the gems Don't forget about the…
The Day It's been a rough couple weeks Spent the weekend in my…
The End Party never ends, I'm in my Benz With my drug…
The Feeling Lemme Try Some Yellow Louis, Yellow Versace, Yellow Evisu...…
The La Yeah, yeah-ah, amore Gli piace la città, ey Mi puoi vedere q…
The Narrow Path Tryna tell my folks that flowing ain't easy Traveling down t…
The Return Yeah eh naw Don't fuck up my life Let's have a good…
The Summer Pack your clothes, let’s go Let’s fly out to wherever, with…
the truth Say how you feel, let's be for real What I gotta…
The West Ayo, crusin' down Weston with them colourful hats Gold and t…
Therapy Hmm Yeah, yeah Hmm, are you listening? Can you hear me? Ca…
Trophy Yo, I told her after thirty it's a wrap (it's…
Vanity There we go, there we go I think we're live again All…
Wake Up Show i wake up in the morning feeling very high feeling that…
Well Fare This is what happens when the [?] gets to rapping And…
When You came around they want to know Where you're from What's n…
Whip Creme Uh, yeah, I bet a 10 say she like my…
Wind One minute loving life now all we do is fuss…
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The Hungry Sage
this was actually back in 2005. It says it on his bandcamp, which makes sense because his delivery was similar to the type of stuff on below the heavens. By 2010 he switch his delivery to something calmer and poised just look at her fav colour or give me my flowers.
MatheDeath
Never seen blu so agressive like this before
Itssoulamazin
whats the instrumental?