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While opening for Devin The Dude in Kansas City, Ces Cru thoroughly impressed hometown rap kingpin Tech N9ne. Tech motioned to Ces Cru’s Ubiquitous and let him know that he loved what he was hearing.
Fast forward a few years to Kansas City barbeque staple Jack Stack. There, a friend of Ubiquitous gave Tech N9ne a copy of Ces Cru’s 2009 album, The Playground. Tech took the album home, listened to it and tweeted that he was vibing out to the music of Ubiquitous and his partner-in-rhyme, Godemis. In 2010, Tech N9ne and Strange Music CEO, Travis O’Guin, called to offer Ces Cru a slot on Tech N9ne’s forthcoming Bad Season mixtape. Along with the mixtape appearance, came an opportunity to open for Tech at the Beaumont Club, a prestigious KC entertainment venue. Ces Cru’s impressive contribution to the Bad Season track, “Livin Like I'm Dyin”, along with their energetic live performance, paved the way for the duo to join the Strange Music roster. “This is like passing the bar or something,” Godemis says. “It’s a really big deal. It means everything to me. I feel super-validated. We’ve been working for a really long time and this is the best place we could be.”
Indeed, Ces Cru has been putting in work for nearly a decade. The crew went through a number of different group members before becoming the trio of Ubiquitous, Godemis and Sorceress in the early 2000s. In 2004, the group released its debut album, Capture Enemy Soldiers. But while promoting the project, Sorceress wanted to fire the group’s then-manager. Ubiquitous and Godemis disagreed, so Sorceress departed the group. The impact of Sorceress’ exodus was immediate and significant. “Sorceress’ leaving definitely shaped how our next record was going to go,” Ubiquitous says. “We had to focus on a new dynamic when we were making songs. We had to figure out how to fill that space. The formula goes from just everybody just submits a verse and we put a chorus together to now it’s just kind of fluid. Her leaving made us break that writing box that we’d been in. We had to fill more space, work harder.” Part of working harder included appearing on a bevy of albums, mixtapes and recordings from local and regional artists. Another important undertaking was securing production and producers for forthcoming Ces Cru material.
Ces Cru found its new sonic partner in well-rounded producer Lenny D. “He was someone who focused all of his efforts into us,” Godemis says. “We didn’t have that and we needed that.”
Both Ubiquitous and Godemis dedicated themselves to writing more potent, intricate and meaningful rhymes. They also enhanced their song-making skills, better understanding how to strengthen the impact of their material thru doubling vocals, ad-libs and learning how to better navigate production with their voices. The hard work certainly paid off. Ces Cru’s next album, 2009’s The Playground, signaled marked artistic growth. Ubiquitous and Godemis earned critical acclaim thanks to such songs as the break-up anthem “DYT,” the chest-thumping “Float” and the politically-charged “Teeter.” In fact, the release contains such powerful material that Ces Cru will be releasing videos for The Playground cuts “Hate Season” and “Eye on Dat” in 2012, a full three years after the album’s initial release. As the group continued their evolution, Ubiquitous and Godemis realized that the meaning of Ces Cru also changed with the times, too. Originally an abbreviation for “Conglomerate Elements of Self-Consciousness,” Ces has also taken on the additional meanings of “Children Everywhere Smiling” and “Cost Effective Strategy” to Ubiquitous’ recent favorite “Can’t Entertain Stupidity” and Godemis’ tongue-in-cheek “Can’t Eat Sweets.”
“Having the name stand for different things brings a certain versatility to our culture,” Ubiquitous says. “We’re constantly building our own personal culture and adding to it.”
The next additions to Ces Cru’s catalog will be Ubiquitous’ Matter Don’t Money solo mixtape, which features the standout selections “Harmony of Spheres” and “Larry David.” Godemis’ The Deevil will also come out in early 2012, prior to Ces Cru’s debut Strange Music LP. The duo is starting the pre-production process with Strange Music production stalwart Michael “Seven” Summers (Tech N9ne, Wiz Khalifa, Mac Miller, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne). Now, after grinding for years in the underground, steadily building its following and releasing high-quality material, Ces Cru is set to take a major step thanks to its recent signing with Strange Music and its visionary artistic leader Tech N9ne.
“We’re from the same era of music and like the same kind of things,” Godemis says of Ces Cru’s relationship with Tech N9ne. “Tech sees something different in us and always comments that we’re on some real MC stuff. We put our best into the music. I think Tech sees that and can tell we’re not some flash-in-the-pan group. We give it our all.” Creating Endless Success may be the next thing Ces Cru is known for.
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Ces Cru Lyrics
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Skip to my low, Skip to my low,
Skip to my low, Skip to my low my darling.
Skip to my low, Skip to my low,
Skip, Skip to my low, Skip to my low,
Skip to my low, Skip to my low, Skip, Skip to my low my darling.
Skip to my low, low skipped the class,
Put it in a pile rack, next work then bake,
Put it on a block, now we fit on the plate
He coming up, he get girls away,
But enemies him gotta exterminate.
Gonna figure out if you get served you make
The same amount of cake that he get for eight week straight.
Oh, that's some dope. Dollar sign make it sound so rational.
Packing dudes in like a cold wax it all, for low he make a thing go crash the show.
Now we got a got and I hope that you know
Christed up jeans and a throwback, you know
Watching the chain and it's so platching, know
Now we got a got and I hope that you know
Now we got a got and he hold that, you know
Christed up jeans and a throwback, you know
Watching the chain and it's so platching, know
Casey with the print so flat, you know.
He got the block, he got the street, he's making booze now
He's making booze now, he make it move now.
Now we got a got and I hope that you know
Christed up jeans and a throwback, you know
Watching the chain and it's so platching, know
Casey with the print so flat, you know.
Yeah, you're looking like a professional,
Gangster drug dealer that will go tap it all,
So when you think the thing gonna crack you know
Who the director when you gonna act your role.
Now the good act in the block filled with hate,
The wrong motherfucker just got killed today
Get over and get it with a black pill
You faced a cold hundred watch it when I spell the name.
Plot's changed, things switched around,
It's inevitable, the king gets the crown,
The crown gets the price, the price hits the town,
King dead before the damn thing hits the ground.
A bad motherfucker slayin English around,
He don't like trouble but he brings it around.
All up on your quit when he spits around
It's like a half second, like click-click, them POW.
What it was? Blood on the guts,
Wet like sweat but not from the buzz
He said cool when the word get to my crew
They be coming for you, too,
[Chorus]
Skip to my low, guess who skipped the class,
Come up on some work, now I'm going to get some cash
Put it in a pile, next swirl then bake,
Put it on a block, now I fit perf' for pay.
I'm coming up, I get girls away, but enemies inside, gotta exterminate.
Gonna figure out, if I get served I make
The same amount that I did working late for 8 weeks straight
Oh, that's so dope. Dollar sign make it sound so rational.
Packing dudes in like a cold waxy-o
For luke I can make a thing go crack for sure.
Now I got a got and I hope that you know
Christed up jeans and a throwback, you know
Watching the chain and it's so platching, know
Casey with the print so flat, you know.
Yeah, I'm looking like a professional,
Gangster drug dealer that will go tap it all,
So when you think the thing gonna crack you know
Who the director when you gonna act your role.
Now the good act in the block filled with hate,
The wrong motherfucker just got killed today
Get over and get it with a black pill
You faced a cold hundred watch it when I spell the name.
Plot's changed, things switched around,
It's inevitable, the king gets the crown,
The crown gets the price, the price hits the town,
King dead before the damn thing hits the ground.
A bad motherfucker slayin English around,
I don't like trouble but he brings it around.
All up on your quit when the thing spits around
It's like a half second, like click-click, them POW.
What it was? Blood on the guts,
Wet like sweat but not from the buzz
I said cool when the word get to my crew
They be coming for you, too,
Skip to my low, Skip to my low,
Skip to my low, Skip to my low my darling.
He got the block, he like the street, he I'm making moves now,
I'm making moves now, see, I'm making moves now.
The lyrics of Ces Cru's "Skip" paint a picture of two street hustlers doing what it takes to survive and thrive in a world where money is the ultimate goal. They skipped class and now make their living by coming up with creative ways to earn cash. They pile up their work to make a bigger profit, bake it, and then sell it to make a bigger mark in the streets. The chorus "Skip to my low, Skip to my low" serves as a catchy hook that brings us back to the realities of their lives. They have to constantly skip over obstacles and skip the usual way of doing things to make it to the top.
The song highlights the harsh realities of the street life, where enemies loom around every corner, and you have to be ruthless to make it. The two protagonists of the song are filling the void of the lesser drugs around, and creating their own niche.
In the second half, the lyrics take a dark turn, as the two realize the consequences of their actions, and that the crown they've been working so hard for is a double-edged sword. They are constantly looking over their shoulders, always worried about who will try to take them down.
Overall, the lyrics reflect the struggles and dangerous nature of street life, where money and power are the ultimate goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Skip to my low, low skipped the class,
I didn't go to class, but now I'm making money.
Come up with some work now we're gonna get some cash.
Let's hustle and make some money.
Put it in a pile rack, next work then bake,
Organize the drugs and get ready to sell.
Put it on a block, now we fit on the plate
We've packaged it and now it's ready to sell.
He coming up, he get girls away,
He's successful and attracts girls.
But enemies him gotta exterminate.
He has enemies he needs to take care of.
Gonna figure out if you get served you make
If you get caught selling drugs, you'll make as much money in jail as you did working for eight weeks.
The same amount of cake that he get for eight week straight.
In jail, you'll make the same amount of money as working a regular job for 8 weeks.
Oh, that's some dope. Dollar sign make it sound so rational.
Selling drugs seems like a smart decision because of the money.
Packing dudes in like a cold wax it all,
Hustling and making quick money.
For low he make a thing go crash the show.
He's making moves and getting things done.
Now we got a got and I hope that you know
We have what we need to succeed.
Christed up jeans and a throwback, you know
I'm fashionable and successful.
Watching the chain and it's so platching, know
My jewelry is flashy and expensive.
Casey with the print so flat, you know.
My clothes are expensive and stylish.
He got the block, he got the street, he's making booze now
He's successful and making money selling drugs.
Now we got a got and he hold that, you know
We have everything we need to succeed.
Now the good act in the block filled with hate,
He's doing good in a negative environment.
The wrong motherfucker just got killed today
Someone got killed because of their actions.
Get over and get it with a black pill
Take action to take revenge.
You faced a cold hundred watch it when I spell the name.
Be careful and know who you're dealing with.
Plot's changed, things switched around,
The situation has changed.
It's inevitable, the king gets the crown,
In the end, the most successful person will win.
The crown gets the price, the price hits the town,
The winner will be rewarded, but it will affect everyone.
King dead before the damn thing hits the ground.
The winner may not be alive to enjoy their success.
A bad motherfucker slayin English around,
He's confident and successful.
He don't like trouble but he brings it around.
He doesn't seek conflict, but it finds him.
All up on your quit when he spits around
People are intimidated by him when he speaks.
It's like a half second, like click-click, them POW.
He takes action and gets things done quickly.
What it was? Blood on the guts,
There are consequences to actions.
Wet like sweat but not from the buzz
The situation is intense and risky.
He said cool when the word get to my crew
He remains calm even in tense situations.
They be coming for you, too,
His crew will protect him.
Skip to my low, Skip to my low,
Let's make money.
Skip to my low, Skip to my low my darling.
Let's succeed together.
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