1) Blueprint is a rapp… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Blueprint is a rapper and producer from Columbus, Ohio. He is the owner of Weightless Recordings and also signed to Rhymesayers Entertainment. He is also one half of the group Soul Position with producer RJD2.
Over the span of several years, Blueprint has risen greatly in popularity. He first gained minor underground attention as a member of the crew Greenhouse Effect. He achieved somewhat more widespread notice with his appearance on the single "Final Frontier" on RJD2's album Deadringer. Since then, he has released one EP and two albums for Soul Position, as well as a solo release on Rhymesayers, titled 1988. Blueprint is known for his distinctive voice and story-telling ability. His albums usually focus upon a range of subjects and include many different styles of music, rather than focusing on one level throughout. He is also a skilled freestyler and came second place in the Scribble Jam 2000 freestyle competition.
Discography
* Chamber Music (2004)
* 1988 (2005)
* Things Go Better with RJ and AL (2006)
* Adventures In Counter-Culture (2011)
2) Blueprint was also an indie/emo band from Houston, Texas. They formed in 1991. During their existence they released a few 7-inches (including a split with Jimmy Eat World and a CD. They played with several bands such as Jawbreaker, The Promise Ring, The Offspring, Face To Face, Samiam, Jimmy Eat World and many more. They disbanded in 2001.
3) Blueprint is a acoustic/indie rock band from Riga, Latvia formed in 2002.
Current Lineup:
Anna Pommere - vocal/saxophone
Ivars Pommers - guitar
Andrejs Rozentāls - bass guitar
Māris Celitāns - drums
www.blueprint.times.lv
www.draugiem.lv/music/musician.php?mid=14079
4) Blueprint was also a skate punk band from Malmö, Sweden. They never got a record deal, though. Disbanded in 2004 or 2005.
5) Blueprint was a band from Ayrshire in Scotland from 1999-2001. More info and free music downloads are available here:
http://www.neilmck.com/bio-group-37.html
6) Blueprint is a hardcore punk band from Redding, CA.
7) Blueprint is a hardcore band from Philadelphia, PA
Don't Make Me Laugh
Blueprint Lyrics
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I'm on my grizzly no hesitation
I put my music out instead of waitin'
Everything that you rap about is speculation
You talk about doin' shows but never toured the nation
My reputation wasn't build by the press
So my records still sell even when I get dissed
I build my rep through hard work
For what I did to a 16 bar verse
Then I bought a crib, not a car first
I do more before 10:00 am then a lot of dudes do their entire careers
The path of my life is clear
Bully bitch rappers and inspire my peers
I'm not a slave to the stage or the radio
I'm not a follower of the fashion or the trends
My only challenge is to make good records
And be seen as a musician when this ends
You wanna turn rap into high school
You wanna gossip about what I do
Whatever it takes to inspire you
I wish I had something to gain from fighting you
Don't make me laugh
[Verse Two]
It's quite ironic what I see these days
You got an oversize hat but you workin' with a pea brain
Cats that never seen a turntable
Got the nerve to make a song and call it "Go DJ"
When you stop writin' battle raps
People criticize you and say it ain't raw
We say we want peace
But we voted for a president that only know war
People say producers got soul cause they sample a bunch of soul records
But when you talk from the heart they don't say you got soul
They say you gettin' too emo and that they don't get it
I guess only Marvin Gaye can ask questions
The rest of us can only talk about rims spinnin'
As long as we worship material things instead of God
The devil keeps grinnin'
In Blueprint's song Don't Make Me Laugh, he is calling out the hypocrisy and insecurities within the rap industry. He raps about how he has built his reputation and success through hard work and dedication, rather than relying on fabricated stories and speculation. He speaks on how some rappers claim to be doing shows and touring, but in reality, they have never left their hometowns. Blueprint emphasizes that he is not a slave to the stage or the radio and is not interested in following fashion or trends, as his only goal is to make good music and inspire others.
In the second verse, Blueprint criticizes the lack of substance in the music industry. He talks about how some rappers wear oversized hats, but have small minds, and how some artists who have never seen a turntable claim to be DJs. He points out the irony of people saying they want peace, yet they voted for a president who is known for going to war. Blueprint also highlights how producers are praised for sampling soulful records, but when a rapper talks from the heart, they are labeled as "too emotional." He concludes by stating that as long as material things are worshipped over God, the devil will continue to be pleased.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on my grizzly no hesitation
I am working hard without any hesitation or delay.
I put my music out instead of waitin'
Instead of waiting for someone to discover me, I took the initiative to put my music out there.
Everything that you rap about is speculation
The things you rap about are mere guesses or assumptions and not facts.
You talk about doin' shows but never toured the nation
You speak about performing shows, but you have never toured the nation.
My reputation wasn't build by the press
My reputation wasn't built by the media or the press.
So my records still sell even when I get dissed
Even when people criticize me, my records still sell well.
I build my rep through hard work
My reputation was built through hard work.
I waited till my name got large first
I waited till my name became well-known before making any drastic decisions.
For what I did to a 16 bar verse
My skills and talent are evident in the way I crafted a 16 bar verse.
Then I bought a crib, not a car first
Instead of buying a fancy car, I invested in buying a house.
I do more before 10:00 am then a lot of dudes do their entire careers
I am highly efficient and productive, accomplishing more before 10 am than some people do in their entire careers.
The path of my life is clear
I have a clear idea of the direction of my life.
Bully bitch rappers and inspire my peers
I stand up against bully rappers and inspire those around me.
I'm not a slave to the stage or the radio
I do not rely on the stage or the radio to define me or my work.
I'm not a follower of the fashion or the trends
I do not follow the latest fashion or trends.
My only challenge is to make good records
My primary goal is to make good records.
And be seen as a musician when this ends
I want to be remembered as a musician at the end of my career.
You wanna turn rap into high school
You are acting like a teenager instead of a professional rapper.
You wanna gossip about what I do
You want to spread rumors and talk about my personal life.
Whatever it takes to inspire you
I will do whatever it takes to inspire you to be a better person.
I wish I had something to gain from fighting you
I do not see any benefit in getting into a fight or argument with you.
It's quite ironic what I see these days
I find it funny and ironic what I see happening in current times.
You got an oversize hat but you workin' with a pea brain
You may have an oversized hat, but your intelligence is limited.
Cats that never seen a turntable
People who have never seen a turntable before.
Got the nerve to make a song and call it "Go DJ"
They have the audacity to make a song called "Go DJ" without any real experience or credibility.
When you stop writin' battle raps
When you stop writing aggressive, confrontational rap lyrics.
People criticize you and say it ain't raw
People may criticize your music and say that it lacks authenticity or rawness.
We say we want peace
Many people claim that they want peace above all else.
But we voted for a president that only know war
People voted for a president who is known for creating conflicts and wars.
People say producers got soul cause they sample a bunch of soul records
Producers are often praised for sampling soul records, which is seen as a sign of being soulful.
But when you talk from the heart they don't say you got soul
However, when you speak from the heart, people may not interpret it as being soulful.
They say you gettin' too emo and that they don't get it
They may say that you are becoming too emotional, and they do not understand why.
I guess only Marvin Gaye can ask questions
It seems that only Marvin Gaye can ask deep, contemplative questions about life.
The rest of us can only talk about rims spinnin'
The rest of us can only talk about materialistic things like spinning rims.
As long as we worship material things instead of God
As long as we prioritize material possessions over our spirituality or faith.
The devil keeps grinnin'
The devil continues to be content and happy with our misdirected priorities.
Don't make me laugh
The previous statements were so ridiculous that they made me laugh.
Contributed by Mateo P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.