1977
COOL KEITH Lyrics
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Kooool Keith!! Performing with Mean Jean Cordio the Grand Wizard
The Ill Brothers at the T Connection
Bust them flavors more rap styles than Life Savors
I'm for the repercussion my style is bumrushin
MC's get back that black brother sound wack
A bust a new style grease your hair with NuNile
Do wrecks flex the Bronx fronters that step up next
New jacks can't rap, stomp your feet and make your hands clap
The kid is booboo, your screw up on the mic is doodoo
That's word to Mom Duke, you wack you get the boot
It's Casanova, Bronx Kid all over
Swift to shift top MC out to shoot the gift
Morisena Projects, my neighbors took your Rolex
You get action, talkin loud walkin up in Jackson
My little cousin Bronx crew's about to move on you
Yeahhh! Patterson Projects is in the house!
Webster's in the house! The Non is in the house!
Melrose is in the house! Jackson, is in the house!
Yeah!
I come real deal rap style back like Holyfield
Check em at the door, and watch crews with steel
With the L Brothers, we hittin freaks undercovers
to the left side, you on the back door
I got a OJ ready, with pink whitewalls
Ah yes yes y'all, and you don't stop the body rock
Cockblock my friends, you count tens in your Benz
Rappers know they toy, I blast your rhyme skill
kid yo, step up like Elroy
You know the steelo, from New York to Puerto Rico
You'll tell me bro... yeah, I'm cool Keith chief
You been out two weeks
Don't try to ill, cause you're plastic no frill
Yeahhh! Next week at the P-A-L!!
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five!
Battling cool Herc and the Herculoids
Afrika Bambaata and the Mighty Zulu Nation, Soulsonic and Cosmic
Be there! Two dollars before ten!
With special guests, the Cold, Crush, Brothers!
The lyrics to COOL KEITH's song "1977" are a celebration and homage to the Boogie Down Bronx and its influential role in the early hip-hop culture. The song begins with the announcement of the artist, Kooool Keith, and his performance with Mean Jean Cordio the Grand Wizard and The Ill Brothers at the T Connection, which suggests a live show or event.
Throughout the song, COOL KEITH showcases his lyrical prowess and confidence by boasting about his various rap styles and ability to damage other artists with his words. He criticizes fake personas and inflated egos, emphasizing that true talent and authenticity reign supreme. He nods to his Bronx roots and references specific neighborhoods and projects, highlighting the importance of his community and experiences in shaping his artistry.
As the song progresses, he mentions upcoming events and showcases in the Bronx, paying tribute to legendary figures like Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Herc and the Herculoids, and Afrika Bambaata and the Mighty Zulu Nation, further emphasizing the rich history and unity within the hip-hop community.
Overall, "1977" is a lively and energetic anthem that showcases COOL KEITH's lyrical skills, pays homage to the Bronx, and celebrates the early days of hip-hop.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeahhh! You're listening to the sounds from the Boogie Down Bronx!
Welcome to the music straight from the Boogie Down Bronx!
Kooool Keith!! Performing with Mean Jean Cordio the Grand Wizard
Introducing Kooool Keith, performing alongside Mean Jean Cordio the Grand Wizard
The Ill Brothers at the T Connection
The Ill Brothers are at the T Connection, ready to rock the crowd
Bust them flavors more rap styles than Life Savors
Presenting a wide variety of rap styles that surpass the diversity of Life Savers candy
Damage kids with suits with champagne and fake alligators
Causing harm to individuals wearing expensive suits, drinking champagne, and flaunting fake alligator accessories
I'm for the repercussion my style is bumrushin
I'm all about the consequences, my style is forceful and overwhelming
MC's get back that black brother sound wack
MCs, retreat! Your attempt to imitate the authentic black sound is weak and unimpressive
A bust a new style grease your hair with NuNile
I'm introducing a fresh style that will make your hair slick with NuNile, a hair product
Do wrecks flex the Bronx fronters that step up next
I dominate and outshine any aspiring Bronx artists who come after me
New jacks can't rap, stomp your feet and make your hands clap
Inexperienced newcomers cannot rap, so let's stomp our feet and applaud in their honor
The kid is booboo, your screw up on the mic is doodoo
The young rapper is terrible, your mistakes on the microphone are laughable
That's word to Mom Duke, you wack you get the boot
I swear on my mother's name, if you're whack, you'll be kicked out and rejected
It's Casanova, Bronx Kid all over
I'm known as Casanova, representing the Bronx wherever I go
Swift to shift top MC out to shoot the gift
I'm quick to surpass any top MC and showcase my exceptional talent
Morisena Projects, my neighbors took your Rolex
In the Morisena Projects, my neighbors stole your expensive Rolex watch
You get action, talkin loud walkin up in Jackson
You provoke trouble by talking loudly and causing a scene in the neighborhood of Jackson
My little cousin Bronx crew's about to move on you
My young cousin and his crew from the Bronx are ready to take action against you
Yeahhh! Patterson Projects is in the house!
Shoutout to Patterson Projects, they are here and present!
Webster's in the house! The Non is in the house!
Webster's and The Non are both here, making their presence known!
Melrose is in the house! Jackson, is in the house!
Melrose and Jackson are also here, representing their respective areas!
Yeah!
Right on!
I come real deal rap style back like Holyfield
I come with a genuine and authentic rap style, just like the iconic boxer Holyfield
Check em at the door, and watch crews with steel
Inspect and scrutinize individuals at the entrance, keeping an eye on crews carrying weapons
With the L Brothers, we hittin freaks undercovers
Together with the L Brothers, we are engaging in intimate encounters with attractive individuals secretly
to the left side, you on the back door
Go to the left side, and you'll find yourself at the back entrance
I got a OJ ready, with pink whitewalls
I have a vehicle, most likely an Oldsmobile (OJ), equipped with pink tires displaying white sidewalls
Ah yes yes y'all, and you don't stop the body rock
Expressing enthusiasm and encouraging everyone to continue dancing and enjoying the music
Cockblock my friends, you count tens in your Benz
Preventing my friends from hooking up with others, while you flaunt your money and count cash in your Mercedes-Benz car
Rappers know they toy, I blast your rhyme skill
Rappers know they are just playthings, and I will destroy your ability to rap with my powerful skills
kid yo, step up like Elroy
Listen up, kid, try to match up and step up to the challenge like the cartoon character Elroy
You know the steelo, from New York to Puerto Rico
You are aware of my style and persona, recognized both in New York and Puerto Rico
You'll tell me bro... yeah, I'm cool Keith chief
You will confirm and acknowledge my superiority, my name is Cool Keith, chief
You been out two weeks
You have been absent from the scene for two weeks
Don't try to ill, cause you're plastic no frill
Don't attempt to come across as tough, because you are fake and lack authenticity
Yeahhh! Next week at the P-A-L!!
Exciting announcement: Next week, there will be an event at the P-A-L!
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five!
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five will be performing!
Battling cool Herc and the Herculoids
They will be engaging in a battle against cool Herc and the Herculoids
Afrika Bambaata and the Mighty Zulu Nation, Soulsonic and Cosmic
Also joining the event are Afrika Bambaata and the Mighty Zulu Nation, Soulsonic, and Cosmic
Be there! Two dollars before ten!
Make sure to attend! The admission price is two dollars before ten o'clock!
With special guests, the Cold, Crush, Brothers!
There will be special guest performances by the Cold, Crush, Brothers!
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DAN NAKAMURA, KEITH THORNTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
A.J. Cepeda
Bust them flavors, more rap styles than lifesavers...
Lee Sang-min
Only Kool Keith/Dr. Octagon could even attempt a track like this! So dope.
K C
Probably one of my favorite joints from this cat
187cobrajet
DOPE !! THUMP UP !!!
hydroids
kool keith is my favorite mc.
Blind Assassin MGTOW
Bustin flavors more than rap styles than life savors, damage kids with suits with champagne and fake alligators.
pwhak 88
if this is 1977 hes actually the best ever
Гетьман
That's 1996, Keith started rapping officially in ~1987
BronxZodiak
"Morrisania projects/ My neighbors took your rolex/ You get action talkin' loud walkin' up in Jackson/ My little cousin Blue his crew is bout to move on you"
Anthony ᵉᵛⁱˡ ⁴ ᵉᵗᵉʳⁿⁱᵗʸ
Top MC out to shoot the gift