(2) Cadet - A four piece Alternative/Shoegaze band from Philadelphia. After putting out a 3 song Demo in 2013, Cadet went back in the studio with Vince Ratti (Zolof the Rock and Roll Destroyer) to record their "Disconnect" EP released in early 2015 by Harvcore Records . Look for them on tour throughout the US during 2015.
http://www.cadetcadets.bandcamp.com
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(3) The band, Cadet is made up of four guys from Eugene/Springfield, OR. Ryan Smith plays guitar, sings and writes about 95.7% of the songs. Chad Basom plays the drums and sings background vocals. Jason Kennedy plays bass and has been known to occasionally yell from stage. Matt Lenhart is the newest member of Cadet and he plays keyboards, guitars, sings and has been seen using a tambourine once or twice.
While leading worship for Campus Crusade for Christ at Oregon State University, Ryan felt the call to pursue ministry through music. He also thought it would be cool to do music for a living. Duh! He then turned to his friend and former drummer, Chad. Both he and Chad originally played together in the band, Narrowgate. Most of you won't remember Narrowgate. They never had a hit song and their album was only 16 minutes long. (Rumor has it, you can find their self-titled CD at various west coast, used record stores for the bargain basement price of one U.S. dollar.) Chad and Ryan then called on Jason to join the group after his band, Pillar broke up. (Jason was the only bass player left in Eugene who did not have a mullet.) Now, if you thought Narrowgate was obscure, they were a super group compared to Pillar. And that is no knock on Pillar. You can only be so big when you play music in the great state of Oregon. Now, please don't make the mistake of confusing this Pillar with the Dove award-winning group Pillar, who resides on Flicker Records. The band that Jason played for was split up before the Pillar that you now know and love even started to practice. But is this a history of the band, Pillar? I think not.
Soon after, the guys began working on the songs that Ryan had written and before they knew it, they were playing two shows every three months. After a year of playing youth groups and church camps, the guys tried to get a demo together to see if they had what it took to "be a real band." Anyway, they worked with their new friend and producer, Chris Stevens and recorded a 10 song demo which they peddled at various concerts and festivals. BEC Recordings founder, Brandon Ebel got word of Cadet through his younger brother, Seth who at the time was attending OSU with Ryan. After Brandon heard the demo, he was thoroughly impressed.
In September of 2000, the group signed a record deal with BEC Recordings and went into a Vancouver, B.C. studio that same month. There, they spent almost a month with producer Neill King (Green Day, Elvis Costello, O.C. Supertones, The Undecided) and recorded their self-titled debut. But before they released that to stores, they returned to Eugene and teamed up once again with Chris Stevens to record their worship album, Any Given Day: Earth to Heaven. Both albums released in the Spring of 2001 while the band was touring.
Fast forward to the winter of 2002 where the band called on Matt to join the group. Matt had long hair and dressed much cooler than the other guys so they thought it would be good for their image to add a fourth member. After touring for a few months, they decided to actually teach Matt the songs to make the concert experience "tighter." (That last part was a joke.) Soon after, they began working on their 3rd studio album, The Observatory. They returned to Fabmusic Studios to once again call on Chris Stevens to produce. After four months, the guys finished the eleven song album.
Fast forward even further and you get to today where the guys are awaiting the release of The Observatory.
(4) A future funk artist from Brady, Texas.
Don't Take It Personal
Cadet Lyrics
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Feel the energy came on you until I touch mic, got the whole booth rearranged
New school, yeah I'm improved in a way
Way better than them niggas that you used to behave
The shawty in a tracksuit like who's brave
Got me walking like I'm using a cane
Ah shit, who's this?
Who's tryna get busy with the kid?
Sincerely get Lizzie in the bits (Cadet, Cadet)
Billy in the gip
Dumb money, tryna get silly with the chips
Shooting up your Apnas, Karlas, and Kuras
I bet you can't see through the Mist
I'm back on my bullshit, Chicago murder spree
If I hit him with the full clip, his soul might end up in purgatory
It's nothing personal so don't take it personally
But I will give a nigga the whole Bible if he's got one verse for me
Washing machine to these niggas, I wash an MC when I spin him
What's an MC to a killer? Like, what's an MC when I kill him?
You don't wanna MC when I'm spitting, it's a serpent's phlegm
Venomous business, earth these man when I'm firing
How they gonna win?
All kinds of elements in this
Mm, yeah I hear you, but I ain't tryna hear none of that
It's my team that's got these youts running back
When these niggas quit grime and they ain't coming back
And you had the gyaldem singing for you, I never had gyaldem singing for me
But them gal would fistfight for the kid, look I had the gyaldem swinging for me
Bro, what's your thoughts like?
You can see I've got diamonds in my teeth so don't be surprised every time that I talk right
We've got them things that would come with a torchlight
They hear one Drake album, now these fuckboys think they can talk like
That's a newspaper, I'll put your dad on the cover for talking More Life
If I didn't tell him I was coming
Aaliyah would've wrote another four-page letter to his cousin
Press trigger and then press people button (BUCK-I)
You dead, nigga, mi gone: reaper suh'in (BUCK-I)
Head full, me gwan leave it runnin' (BUCK-I)
Some man a come on like Wayne in Shutters
How you mean?
Max, done 'im
(Ten, nine, eight) These are countdown rocket bars
(Seven, six, five) Sound off beat
I can show you where the pockets are
(Four, three, two) You got so much so much potential
(Listen to me) You'll be 'round a long time
(One) Just paste and copy, dawg
Buh!
Got me buggin'
Know what I'm like when I'm under attack
Everytime a nigga body something they be buggin'
They be saying I'm the reason that they never commin' back, nigga wait
Put the whole scene on my back on my ones (Cadet calm down!)
Fuck that, I ain't done
They got they' forearm muscles from gym
Man come from whippin' a nigga with a gun
Ain't one of these new school niggas
Uber, Shoreditch and YouTube niggas
Rudeboy I come from a dirty jit
I would shoot and move quick the roof off niggas
Flip the script quick and hit these niggas
Blew your eye quick and crip these niggas
Cadet, Cadet
I'm Cadet, Cadet, due to evict these niggas
'ow you mean?
Dead man, graveyard, tombstone
Contract killer, no loopholes
Monopoly, chess, then Cluedo
Man's bored of the games, and you know
Tai-Chi, Muay Thai, Judo
Fuck that shit, I'm in shoot mode
Rolex, Breitling, Hublot
I'll take man's time on the route home
Mercury, Neptune, Pluto
Give a nigga some space, you're too close
Obese heavyweight sumo used to put food on scales like Bruno
Bruno
Who's Bruno?
Bruno from you know
As in Bruno in Danger
Bruno with a Uno
In the lyrics to Cadet's song Don't Take It Personal, the rapper starts off by highlighting his significance as an underrated rapper. He expresses that he brings energy to the stage, captivating and entertaining his audience. He boasts that he is an improved new school rapper, better than those old school rappers that people were used to. He also talks about his confidence and how he walks with a cane. In the chorus, he explains that although he is on a killing spree, it is nothing personal, so people should not take it personally. He brings some humor into the song, mentioning that if someone gave him one verse, he would give back the whole Bible, implying that he is better than those rappers in the industry.
Cadet then goes on to say that he is a killer and will attack anyone who comes for him. He talks about washing away MCs, indicating that he is better than them. He mentions his ability to spit venomous lyrics, which would leave his victim dead on the ground. He further highlights the gyaldem that sing for him, indicating his fame and popularity.
In the bridge, Cadet boasts about his diamonds and how he has to put people on the cover of newspapers. He then continues to kill and destroy his enemy, using different weapons, including a gun. He ends the song by acknowledging his status in the game, stating his name twice.
Line by Line Meaning
Stepped in, underrated legend in the place
Entering the room, I'm a highly skilled and respected artist who is underappreciated
Feel the energy came on you until I touch mic, got the whole booth rearranged
Once I start performing and grabbing the microphone, my presence and skill will completely transform the recording booth
New school, yeah I'm improved in a way
Although I'm part of the new generation of artists, I have developed and enhanced my skills
Way better than them niggas that you used to behave
I surpass those individuals you were accustomed to, both in terms of talent and behavior
The shawty in a tracksuit like who's brave
Even a confident person would be intimidated by the girl in a tracksuit I'm with
Got me walking like I'm using a cane
I'm swaggering and exuding confidence as if I have a walking cane
Ah shit, who's this?
Oh no, who is this person approaching?
Who's tryna get busy with the kid?
Who is attempting to compete with me?
Are we really getting fizzy with the fifth?
Are we truly engaging in aggressive or confrontational behavior with firearms?
Sincerely get Lizzie in the bits (Cadet, Cadet)
I genuinely bring excitement and energy to the place
Billy in the gip
I carry a firearm for protection
Dumb money, tryna get silly with the chips
I'm foolishly spending money, trying to impress others
Shooting up your Apnas, Karlas, and Kuras
I'm attacking and targeting individuals from various backgrounds and ethnicities
I bet you can't see through the Mist
I challenge you to see beyond the haze and confusion
I'm back on my bullshit, Chicago murder spree
I'm returning to my provocative and controversial style, comparable to a violent crime wave in Chicago
If I hit him with the full clip, his soul might end up in purgatory
If I unleash a barrage of verses, it may leave the listener in a state of uncertainty or contemplation
It's nothing personal so don't take it personally
I don't have any malicious intent, so don't interpret it as a personal attack
But I will give a nigga the whole Bible if he's got one verse for me
If someone tries to challenge me with a single verse, I will respond with an entire body of work
Washing machine to these niggas, I wash an MC when I spin him
I easily overpower and defeat other rap artists, metaphorically likening it to washing clothes in a machine
What's an MC to a killer? Like, what's an MC when I kill him?
How can a rapper compare to a true lyrical assassin? They become irrelevant when I destroy them
You don't wanna MC when I'm spitting, it's a serpent's phlegm
You don't want to engage in a rap battle with me, as my lyrics are venomous and destructive
Venomous business, earth these man when I'm firing
My rap skills are lethal and I dominate when I'm on fire
How they gonna win?
All kinds of elements in this
How can they expect to be victorious? There are various factors at play favoring me
Mm, yeah I hear you, but I ain't tryna hear none of that
I acknowledge your perspective, but I'm not interested in listening to what you have to say
It's my team that's got these youts running back
It is my crew that has the young artists retracing their steps and returning to their roots
When these niggas quit grime and they ain't coming back
Once these individuals leave the grime music scene, they won't be making a comeback
And you had the gyaldem singing for you, I never had gyaldem singing for me
You had female admirers singing your praises, but I never had such support
But them gal would fistfight for the kid, look I had the gyaldem swinging for me
However, those girls were ready to engage in physical fights to protect me, demonstrating their loyalty
Bro, what's your thoughts like?
Hey, what are you thinking?
You can see I've got diamonds in my teeth so don't be surprised every time that I talk right
My flashy dental accessories indicate my wealth, so don't be astonished by my refined speech
We've got them things that would come with a torchlight
We possess dangerous weapons that require a flashlight for proper inspection
They hear one Drake album, now these fuckboys think they can talk like
After listening to a single Drake album, these amateurs believe they can imitate his style and talk with authority
That's a newspaper, I'll put your dad on the cover for talking More Life
Your words will end up being used against you, and I'll expose your father's actions in a newspaper headline for discussing 'More Life'
If I didn't tell him I was coming
Aaliyah would've wrote another four-page letter to his cousin
If I hadn't informed him of my arrival, Aaliyah would have written another lengthy letter to inform his relative
Press trigger and then press people button (BUCK-I)
I activate the trigger of my gun and metaphorically press the button to take out my enemies
You dead, nigga, mi gone: reaper suh'in (BUCK-I)
You're dead, my friend, I'm the reaper bringing death
Head full, me gwan leave it runnin' (BUCK-I)
With my mind fully focused, I'm going to continue moving forward
Some man a come on like Wayne in Shutters
Some individuals try to act tough like Lil Wayne in the movie 'Shutters'
How you mean?
What do you mean?
Max, done 'im
Maximum impact, I finished him off
(Ten, nine, eight) These are countdown rocket bars
These lines build up anticipation, like a countdown before a rocket launch
(Seven, six, five) Sound off beat
The rhythm and flow of my lyrics are deliberately offbeat and unique
I can show you where the pockets are
I can reveal the profitable opportunities and sources of income
(Four, three, two) You got so much so much potential
You have immense talent and untapped potential
(Listen to me) You'll be 'round a long time
If you listen to my advice, you'll have a lasting and successful career
(One) Just paste and copy, dawg
Simply imitate and replicate what I do, my friend
Got me buggin'
I'm feeling agitated or anxious
Know what I'm like when I'm under attack
You're familiar with how I respond when facing adversity or criticism
Everytime a nigga body something they be buggin'
Whenever I deliver an outstanding performance, people become shocked or amazed
They be saying I'm the reason that they never commin' back, nigga wait
They claim that my talent is the reason others won't be returning or making a comeback, but they should wait and see
Put the whole scene on my back on my ones (Cadet calm down!)
I single-handedly carry the entire music scene on my back (Cadet, calm down!)
Fuck that, I ain't done
No way, I'm not finished yet
They got they' forearm muscles from gym
Their muscular forearms are a result of gym exercises
Man come from whippin' a nigga with a gun
I come from a background where confrontation and violence involving firearms was commonplace
Ain't one of these new school niggas
I don't belong to the category of modern-day, inexperienced artists
Uber, Shoreditch and YouTube niggas
I don't associate with those artists who rely on Uber rides, hang out in Shoreditch, and gain popularity on YouTube
Rudeboy I come from a dirty jit
I come from a rough and impoverished environment, unlike these entitled young artists
I would shoot and move quick the roof off niggas
I'm not afraid to engage in violence and swiftly defeat my opponents
Flip the script quick and hit these niggas
I quickly change the situation and attack these individuals
Blew your eye quick and crip these niggas
I effortlessly cause damage and defeat these individuals
Cadet, Cadet
I am Cadet, Cadet
I'm Cadet, Cadet, due to evict these niggas
I, Cadet, am here to remove these individuals
'ow you mean?
What do you mean?
Dead man, graveyard, tombstone
Referring to a deceased person, a burial site, and a memorial stone
Contract killer, no loopholes
I am a skilled assassin with no room for escape
Monopoly, chess, then Cluedo
I excel in games like Monopoly, chess, and Cluedo, suggesting a strategic and calculating nature
Man's bored of the games, and you know
I'm tired of the games and deception, as you're well aware
Tai-Chi, Muay Thai, Judo
Referencing martial arts disciplines like Tai-Chi, Muay Thai, and Judo
Fuck that shit, I'm in shoot mode
Forget about those techniques, I'm ready for combat
Rolex, Breitling, Hublot
Mentioning luxury watch brands like Rolex, Breitling, and Hublot
I'll take man's time on the route home
I will take away someone's sense of security and peace as they travel home
Mercury, Neptune, Pluto
Referring to celestial bodies like Mercury, Neptune, and Pluto
Give a nigga some space, you're too close
Back off and give me some distance, you're invading my personal space
Obese heavyweight sumo used to put food on scales like Bruno
I used to weigh and sell drugs like a heavyweight sumo wrestler, similar to how Bruno would measure food on scales
Bruno
This is a reference to someone named Bruno
Who's Bruno?
Who is this person named Bruno?
Bruno from you know
It's the Bruno that you are familiar with
As in Bruno in Danger
I mean Bruno from the show or movie 'Danger'
Bruno with a Uno
This is Bruno who enjoys playing the card game Uno
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Blaine Johnson, Justin Samuel, Rude Kid
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jays6207
Ghett's always comes correct every tune fucking hell
@grmav2900
This is why he the best g
@jays6207
Real talk.
@bhvillaman4401
Still got bodied by scru
@Nae1320
R.I.P underrated legend
@grmav2900
Cadet is hard ... But ghetts is ghetts .. N this is fucking hard
@ethanshipstone1908
Grimez Alive always😂
@JOHnSmith-iz7hb
Ghetto been a punk since claiming Carlos would back him..... against a girl called bashy
@d.c2837
Standard 💥💯
@bigmick5978
@JOHn Smith big bad John smith laying down the facts 😂, who isn’t a “punk” in the scene then who isn’t in jail? Educate urself 🤡