Celph Titled was born in Tampa, Florida and grew up in the heart of Hillsborough County's rapidly expanding multicultural landscape. The product of an Ybor City Cuban-American mother and a German-Scottish father, Celph's folks always encouraged his knack for creative expression. In the 80's, young parents that videotaped all the classic videos on MTV and an uncle in a popular local rock band had a big impact on the scope of Celph's musical inspirations. "My dad used to show me all the classic videos; 'Thriller', 'Owner of a Lonely Heart' and everything else from Herbie Hancock to ZZ Top, so I was always glued to MTV. Then one day I saw a Fat Boys video it was over. I knew I loved this music," Celph recalls fondly. After penning some of his own lyrics and making beats with minimal equipment, he began recording demos in the early 90's on his uncle's 4-track machine. When asked to describe that particular time in his life, Celph states, "I knew from that point on that I wanted to be a recording artist and I never stopped chasing that goal. I was quite the mischievous kid but it soon became clear that hip hop was my calling."
Still a teen fresh out of high school, Celph's relentless hustle and talent were noticed when he was courted by an independent record company to relocate to New York City and begin working as an in-house producer and A&R. This was the move that would change his life and give him the platform to establish a name in underground hip hop. The now-defunct BUDS International and Bronx Science Records released all of Celph's early records on vinyl, including his original group, Equilibrium, and singles from career-long partner-in-rhyme, Apathy. After soaking up the NYC scene for a few years, the hard work and dues-paying finally began to pay off as publications, websites, taste-makers and even major record labels began taking notice of the pale-skinned Latino and his associates. As a leading member of two legendary crews, The Demigodz and Jedi Mind Tricks' Army of the Pharaohs collective, Celph became a fan-favorite for his standout quotable-filled performances and hard-hitting East Coast-style production featured on the crews' respective blockbuster releases. In addition, Grammy-winner Mike Shinoda, of Linkin Park fame, invited Celph to join his Los Angeles cohorts, Styles of Beyond (S.O.B.), as an official part of 2005's Fort Minor project, released on Linkin Park's Machine Shop/Warner Bros imprint and executive produced by Shawn Carter a/k/a Jay-Z. Aside from his appearance on that album, and his jaw-dropping verses on the industry-approved DJ Green Lantern Invasion "Fort Minor: We Major" mixtape, Mr. Titled embarked on a nationwide tour with FM in 2006. Following the tour, Celph released a unique compilation entitled, "The Gatalog." The impressive quadruple-disc set captured a long discography of Celph's guest appearances and freestyles, going all the way back to his early releases from 1998. The comp was a great success, continuing to buzz and remain a top-seller consistently, even years after its release. The word of mouth spread vigorously and it became the catalyst in generating a tidal wave of demand for a proper solo debut from Celph Titled. It was a plan that worked better than ever, as it set up the enterprising MC to have the privilege of releasing an official debut to a thriving fanbase that already viewed him as a seasoned veteran.
After the release of "The Gatalog" and a move back to his Gulf Coast hometown, Celph spent three years working with iconic 'Diggin' In The Crates (D.I.T.C.)' multi-platinum producer, Buckwild, on what would become his October 26, 2010 debut album, "Nineteen Ninety Now" on No Sleep Recordings. Spearheaded by longtime friend James "DL" Ellison, the project set out to be a first of its kind, utilizing never-before-released tracks made in 1994 and 1995 and creating new songs out of them with the stylings of present day. As a true scholar of the 90's golden era of rap, Celph explains, "This is the project I've always wanted to do. To have my debut produced by a legend like Buckwild can't be topped in my mind. My first album is always going to be looked at as a masterpiece by my fans. It reminds you of the techniques no longer used in today's hip hop and it takes you right back to that feeling, even if it's just for one album." With a critically acclaimed solo album under his belt, Celph Titled is now an independent mogul and a monster force to be reckoned with. To feed the fans' rabid appetite to be a part of his movement, he has created his own brand called Mad Ammo, which will represent not only his apparel line but also the next wing of the Demigodz/Pharaohs family.
Truly no words can do proper justice to describe the uncanny attributes of this man's character. A militant, war-savvy style inventor that can only be self-described and does whatever the f**k Celph decides.
All Night
Celph Titled Lyrics
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Ap' is a nuclear blast, heart blacker than Lucifer
I could sit and write a list of all the shit I would do to ya
Head so big, I rest my fitted cap on Jupiter
You aint built like this, you a soft carbon copy
A care bear compared to a auto-box rotty
For raps like crack I supply to the blacks
Drop pipes, cop mic's, say good-bye to your rocks
Y'all are ordinary people, singin to John Legend
Write a track dissin' Ap'? Better X that out
I don't play that, like rap in a redneck's house
I could have ya brain cells spinnin quicker than Sprewell's
Ya female e-mailin me all ya details
I don't dig up dirt, I shake the Earth
And I never say names, I wouldn't waste a verse
Off of the top I'm hot, and when they dare me to write
Prepare to carry a mic to a burial site
I'm a pioneer fuckin' up stereotypes
I snatch chains as a kid, made you carry ya bikes
I got an addiction to spittin shit is heroin-like
Story teller speak of hell and the American plight
Money blower, funny though it seems embarrassin' right?
Rock shows, blow the do' on a pair of Air Nike's
All Night!
[Tak:]
Yeah, yeah, yeah, Yo
You know the rules, I cruise with a tough band
You in the fuckin closet with brooms and a dustpan
I clean sweep ya fleet, body softer than gelatin
Now you on the mic, yeah right my life in ya skeleton dummy
I'm in the place, you can tell when it's bloody
I freakin', pay for ya face grade and mail you the money
I'm ready I'm willin' to watch, spy on seven that flinch
Let's see if I don't kill 'em in five seconds or less
I keep comin' back like rashes on an infant
You don't wanna chance to clash with the magnificent
Seven of us, it's heaven but never enough
So I tighten the vice grip, so his head'll get crushed
Look, I'm out of sight now, deep in this music
Leavin' 'em upside-down, fiendin for new shit
Rid cat it's the roll power creep in the booth quick
Blow a hole in ya back, just to eat off a soup dish
You bitch
[Celph Titled:]
Yo!
The Demigod stands for killa's
More specifically we Deadly Entertainers Maniac Ignorant GODzilla's
And we, never took the route that mother cook's took
Cuz we kept recipes for human flesh in my mother's cookbook
Get souffled in more ways then ten
Celph Titled flow is chokin' the wind, my favorite pasttime's soakin' in sin
The most accurate sharpshooter with no scope
Shoot with my left and watch you all die from secondhand smoke
I'm reppin' my fam SO, You better act cool
My solo make a Ouija Board jump up and slap you dummy
You not thinkin' smart
I bust so many blamma's and blicka's that I should start a rock band called
"Blink & Spark"
Sinkin' charts with no harpoons, my arsenal
Is sawblade carbon tools slidin' ya coffin through
Apathy's insane and I'm the same as my brother
I'm like a circus show sniper, I aim for the juggler
Catch a case and before the judge can slam down the gavel
The whole room duck and hide from grenade shrapnel
These rap verses I be breezin' through
Cuz I'm like a celebate, under oath, Un-Fuckin-Believable
[behind turntable scratchin: x2]
Demigods, Fort Minor
"Ya Ya heard of us"
Styles of Beyond
"Ya Ya heard of us, the murderous"
The song "All Night" by Celph Titled is a boastful hip-hop rap about his superiority over other rappers in the game. Celph Titled uses aggressive and violent lyrics to characterize his dominance and power. He stresses his strength and ability to break off his opponents' brain cells at the stem, demonstrating the depth of his lyrical prowess. The second verse, by Tak, follows the same theme of aggression with its focus on violence and crushing his opposition. The song's outro brings the listener's attention to other hip-hop groups like Demigods, Fort Minor, and Styles of Beyond. The song highlights a particular ego trip for Celph Titled, bringing his lyrical talent and power to the forefront to lyrically defeat his opponents.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll break ya brain cells off at the stem your status is stupider
I will destroy your intelligence and make you look foolish.
Ap' is a nuclear blast, heart blacker than Lucifer
Ap is powerful and evil.
I could sit and write a list of all the shit I would do to ya
I have a lot of horrible things I could do to you.
Head so big, I rest my fitted cap on Jupiter
My head is very large.
You aint built like this, you a soft carbon copy
You are weak and unoriginal.
A care bear compared to a auto-box rotty
You are like a cuddly bear compared to a fierce dog.
For raps like crack I supply to the blacks
My raps are like an addiction for black people.
Drop pipes, cop mic's, say good-bye to your rocks
I sell drugs and music instead of drugs and rocks.
I'm a motherfuckin star, the status of John Lennon
I am a famous and influential musician.
Y'all are ordinary people, singin to John Legend
You are regular people singing to a popular musician.
Write a track dissin' Ap'? Better X that out
Do not write a diss track about Ap.
I don't play that, like rap in a redneck's house
I will not do something I do not agree with, like rapping in a redneck's house.
I could have ya brain cells spinnin quicker than Sprewell's
I can make your head spin really fast.
Ya female e-mailin me all ya details
Your girlfriend is emailing me personal information about you.
I don't dig up dirt, I shake the Earth
I do not need to search for dirt on people, I am powerful enough to cause chaos.
And I never say names, I wouldn't waste a verse
I do not call out specific people because it is not worthy of my lyrics.
Off of the top I'm hot, and when they dare me to write
I am always a good rapper, even when challenged in the moment.
Prepare to carry a mic to a burial site
If you challenge me, you will lose and your microphone will be buried with you.
I'm a pioneer fuckin' up stereotypes
I am breaking down barriers and stereotypes in the music industry.
I snatch chains as a kid, made you carry ya bikes
I was a bully when I was young and made you carry my bike.
I got an addiction to spittin shit is heroin-like
I am obsessed with rapping to the point of addiction.
Story teller speak of hell and the American plight
I am a storyteller that speaks about American struggles and hardships.
Money blower, funny though it seems embarrassin' right?
I am wasteful with money and it is embarrassing.
Rock shows, blow the do' on a pair of Air Nike's
I spend a lot of money on shoes for rock shows.
You know the rules, I cruise with a tough band
I have a strong group of people with me.
You in the fuckin closet with brooms and a dustpan
You are hiding like a coward in a closet with cleaning tools.
I clean sweep ya fleet, body softer than gelatin
I will defeat your team easily, you are weak and defenseless.
Now you on the mic, yeah right my life in ya skeleton dummy
You are not as good as me, I am the best and you are nothing.
I'm in the place, you can tell when it's bloody
I am in control and there is chaos around me.
I freakin', pay for ya face grade and mail you the money
I will pay someone to physically harm you.
I'm ready I'm willin' to watch, spy on seven that flinch
I am prepared and will watch as my enemies are scared.
Let's see if I don't kill 'em in five seconds or less
I am confident that I can defeat my enemies quickly and easily.
I keep comin' back like rashes on an infant
I am persistent and will continue to come back, like an annoying rash.
You don't wanna chance to clash with the magnificent
You do not want to fight with me because I am great.
Seven of us, it's heaven but never enough
My group is strong and good, but we always want more.
So I tighten the vice grip, so his head'll get crushed
I am in control and will crush my enemies.
Look, I'm out of sight now, deep in this music
I am focused on my music and am not paying attention to anything else.
Leavin' 'em upside-down, fiendin for new shit
I am making a big impact on the music industry and people always want more.
Rid cat it's the roll power creep in the booth quick
I am great at rapping and own the power in the booth.
Blow a hole in ya back, just to eat off a soup dish
I am dangerous and will harm people to get what I want.
The Demigod stands for killa's
The Demigod group represents violent people.
More specifically we Deadly Entertainers Maniac Ignorant GODzilla's
We are insanely dangerous and powerful entertainers.
And we, never took the route that mother cook's took
We did not take the easy route in life.
Cuz we kept recipes for human flesh in my mother's cookbook
We are cannibals.
Get souffled in more ways then ten
I am going to beat you up in many different ways.
Celph Titled flow is chokin' the wind, my favorite pasttime's soakin' in sin
My rapping is powerful and I enjoy doing bad things.
The most accurate sharpshooter with no scope
I am an excellent shooter without any special equipment.
Shoot with my left and watch you all die from secondhand smoke
I am so dangerous that just being near me can be deadly.
I'm reppin' my fam SO, You better act cool
I am representing my family and you should not mess with me.
My solo make a Ouija Board jump up and slap you dummy
My music is so powerful that it can harm you even from beyond the grave.
You not thinkin' smart
You are not using your brain.
I bust so many blamma's and blicka's that I should start a rock band called 'Blink & Spark'
I am a great shooter and deserve my own rock band.
Sinkin' charts with no harpoons, my arsenal
I am destroying the music industry without any special tools.
Is sawblade carbon tools slidin' ya coffin through
I am so dangerous that I could kill you with tools meant for cutting metal.
Apathy's insane and I'm the same as my brother
Apathy and I are both insane.
I'm like a circus show sniper, I aim for the juggler
I am skilled and aim for the most important part of the body.
Catch a case and before the judge can slam down the gavel
I commit crimes and do not fear consequences.
The whole room duck and hide from grenade shrapnel
I am so dangerous that people need to take cover when I am around.
These rap verses I be breezin' through
Rapping comes naturally and easily to me.
Cuz I'm like a celebate, under oath, Un-Fuckin-Believable
I am amazing and do not engage in sexual activity.
Demigods, Fort Minor
The Demigods are associated with Fort Minor.
'Ya Ya heard of us'
You have heard of us before.
Styles of Beyond
Styles of Beyond is a related group.
'Ya Ya heard of us, the murderous'
You have heard of us before and know how dangerous we are.
Contributed by Christopher G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.