1. Dexter Raymond Mill… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1. Dexter Raymond Mills, Jr. (born June 14, 1977 in Queens, New York), better known by his stage name Consequence, is an American hip hop artist with affiliations to A Tribe Called Quest and Kanye West.
2. Consequence (Cameron Mclaren), a drum and bass artist, utilizing a new minimal style of drum and bass.
3. ConseQuence! is an EBM / Electro project from Germany.
4. The Consequence was the former name of the band now known as Cash Cash.
1. In 2007 he released his debut album Don't Quit Your Day Job!, and his second album, ConsTV, is set to be released in 2010. He made his first appearance as a rapper on A Tribe Called Quest's Midnight Marauders, and would go on to make numerous appearances on their future albums as his cousin, Q-Tip, was a member of the group. After the group disbanded in 1998, Consequence was forced to search for a label on his own when his mixtape Take 'Em To The Cleaners founds its way into the hands of Kanye West, who offered him a guest spot on his debut album The College Dropout on the track Spaceship. He then featured on the song "Gone" off West's second album Late Registration, as well as songs from Common, Beyonce and label mates Really Doe and GLC.
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2. His first album, Live For Never, was released on D-Bridge's Exit record label in November, 2009. Drum and bass Consequence:
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3. Their releases appear on different labels in the USA and Germany. The band was formed in 1985 and over their existence as a group, their style has changed from hard industrial electro/EBM (80s-90s) to synthpop (Mid 95-2000) and ambient after 2001. German, EBM / Electro Consequence:
Official Site: http://www.consequence.info
Discography at Discogs: http://www.discogs.com/artist/Consequence
4. They released two EPs and an LP under this name. The Consequence (Cash Cash):
Original Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/theconsequence
Current Myspace (as Cash Cash): http://www.myspace.com/cashcash
Turn Yaself In
Consequence Lyrics
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You're in a privileged position to learn a thing or two.
You got the right to wear something tight and have the time of your life.
Come bounce with your boy. Cons.
[Chorus] [Consequence] (Kanye West):
When you're ready to stop runnin'
Ready to stop frontin'
(You got to turn yourself in)
When you're ready to start confessin'
Face the consequences
Then baby come learn your lesson
(You need to turn yourself in)
So would all my sexy ladies
(Come on out with your hands up)
And all my pretty mommas
(Come on out with your hands up)
And if you got a body
(Come on out with your hands up)
This one's for ev'ybody
(Come on out with your hands up)
[Verse One] [Consequence]:
It goes whoop whoop
That's the sound of the police
When they catch me goin' beast cause my face is in her teeth
And I'm just like Mr. Cheeks
Hit the Lights, get the Cameras
When we in the streets we can fight or get the hammers
Body or the wrist? also weekend in Atlanta
Came and drop more money on the jewels/Juelz than Santana
Cause that's the fine you pay when you shine this way
If it ain't about no money then that crime don't pay
See I find new ways to slide 'em out they dress
Now they wanna have the boy stuck on house arrest
But instead I jumped bail now I'm wanted in each state
How I record to the boy in me get my release date
I believe these tapes will be worth the misdemeanor
Just to see shorty go work it like Misdemeanor
So follow the ring leader, but don't hurt yourself
I wanna sit back and watch you strip search yourself
[Chorus] [Consequence] (Kanye West):
When you're ready to stop runnin'
Ready to stop frontin'
Ready to pop somethin'
(You got to turn yourself in)
When you're ready to start confessin'
Face the consequences
Then baby come learn your lesson
(You need to turn yourself in)
So would all my sexy ladies
(Come on out with your hands up)
And all my pretty mommas
(Come on out with your hands up)
And if you got a body
(Come on out with your hands up)
This one's for ev'ybody
(Come on out with your hands up)
[Verse Two] [Consequence]:
I'm on highway patrol in a six double O
Let me parole your soul with an O of dro
The way them ice gray Stevies got a nigga profilin'
I'm the one they pull over when they get to profilin'
I did my first bid havin' battles in the back street
Now I got a rap sheet for flowin' over rap beats
Plus my back seat has New York's finest
So you can't tell me nothin' like you glued onto silence
But due to all the violence I keep burners in the mix
Cause I'd be tried by twelve, Cons carried by six
If you followed all the tips received on the hot lines
You can see that I spit and come up with the hot line
But most of these dimes want a man in uniform
And I'm just tryin' to get every dawg in my unit on
So you should movin' off that lame and his cavalry
Cause what the men do on that salary is called police brutality
[Chorus] [Consequence] (Kanye West):
When you're ready to stop runnin'
Ready to stop frontin'
Ready to pop somethin'
(You got to turn yourself in)
When you're ready to start confessin'
Face the consequences
Then baby come learn your lesson
(You need to turn yourself in)
So would all my sexy ladies
(Come on out with your hands up)
And all my pretty mommas
(Come on out with your hands up)
And if you got a body
(Come on out with your hands up)
This one's for ev'ybody
(Come on out with your hands up)
[Outro] [Consequence talking]:
Yeah, word. Me and my homie got you and your girl surrounded.
Come out with your hands up. Uh, it's the Cons baby.
Now I admit. Now if looks could kill I-I should be convicted for the kind of chicks I been cuffin' lately.
Cause you know I don't pull nothin' but that heat.
In and out of town boy.
As far as that grand larceny charge, I'm gonna have to get overturned cause on the real...
I didn't steal your wife, I just borrowed her for the night.
And that's how it goes when you're rollin' with E.P.C. Word.
The song "Turn Yaself In" by Consequence featuring Kanye West is a hip-hop track that highlights the consequences of criminal activities. It starts with Consequence talking about learning from the privileges one has, then proceeds to a chorus that talks about facing the consequences of one's actions. The verses are from Cons' perspective, where he raps about running from the police, facing jail time, and the violence that comes with being a part of the criminal life, among others. The outro ends with Consequence talking, telling his listeners about his lifestyle and denying the grand larceny charges, saying he only borrowed someone's wife for the night.
The song is a reminder that regardless of one's social status or wealth, every individual has a responsibility to own up to their actions. Cons raps about his experiences, stressing that there's no reason to run from the consequences of one's criminal activities; instead, one should face these consequences head-on. The catchy chorus is complemented with excellent wordplay and metaphors, making the song a masterpiece.
Line by Line Meaning
You're in a privileged position to learn a thing or two.
You have advantages that many people don't have so you should use them to educate yourself.
You got the right to wear something tight and have the time of your life.
You have the freedom to dress however you want and enjoy life to the fullest.
When you're ready to stop runnin'
When you're ready to stop avoiding your problems
Ready to stop frontin'
Ready to stop pretending to be someone you're not
Ready to pop somethin'
Ready to engage in violent behavior
(You got to turn yourself in)
You must surrender to authorities
When you're ready to start confessin'
When you're ready to admit to your wrongdoings
Face the consequences
Accept the repercussions for your actions
Then baby come learn your lesson
Then you can learn from your mistakes
(You need to turn yourself in)
You must surrender to authorities
So would all my sexy ladies
Addressing all attractive women
(Come on out with your hands up)
Surrender yourself
And all my pretty mommas
Addressing all attractive women with children
And if you got a body
If you're physically attractive
This one's for ev'ybody
The song is for everyone
That's the sound of the police
The sound of police sirens
When they catch me goin' beast cause my face is in her teeth
If the police catch me being aggressive towards a woman
Hit the Lights, get the Cameras
When we're in public, let's put on a show
When we in the streets we can fight or get the hammers
When we're out in public, we can either physically fight or use guns
Cause that's the fine you pay when you shine this way
If you're ostentatious and flashy, you have to be prepared to pay the price
If it ain't about no money then that crime don't pay
If you're not making money from crime, it's not worth it
See I find new ways to slide 'em out they dress
I can easily seduce women and get them to have sex with me
Now they wanna have the boy stuck on house arrest
The authorities want to put me on house arrest
But instead I jumped bail now I'm wanted in each state
I didn't show up to court, and now I'm a fugitive
How I record to the boy in me get my release date
I hope that my music will get me out of trouble
I believe these tapes will be worth the misdemeanor
I believe that my music will be worth the legal punishment I receive
Just to see shorty go work it like Misdemeanor
Just to see a woman dance like Missy Elliott
So follow the ring leader, but don't hurt yourself
Follow me and my lead, but be careful not to get into trouble
I wanna sit back and watch you strip search yourself
I want to watch you take off your clothes
I'm on highway patrol in a six double O
I'm driving a luxury car on the highway
Let me parole your soul with an O of dro
Let me help you relax with some marijuana
The way them ice gray Stevies got a nigga profilin'
My expensive shoes make me stand out
I did my first bid havin' battles in the back street
I went to prison for fighting in the streets
Now I got a rap sheet for flowin' over rap beats
Now I have a criminal record for rapping over beats
Plus my back seat has New York's finest
I have police officers in my car
So you can't tell me nothin' like you glued onto silence
You can't stop me or tell me what to do
But due to all the violence I keep burners in the mix
Because of the danger involved, I carry guns
Cause I'd be tried by twelve, Cons carried by six
If I were caught, I'd be tried by a jury but dead from being shot by the police
If you followed all the tips received on the hot lines
If you listened to the anonymous tips received by authorities
You can see that I spit and come up with the hot line
You can see that I'm a talented rapper
But most of these dimes want a man in uniform
Most women are attracted to men in law enforcement
And I'm just tryin' to get every dawg in my unit on
I'm trying to get all my friends to succeed in rap
So you should movin' off that lame and his cavalry
You should stop hanging out with that uncool guy and his friends
Cause what the men do on that salary is called police brutality
Because of the oppressive actions of law enforcement officers
Now I admit. Now if looks could kill I-I should be convicted for the kind of chicks I been cuffin' lately.
I acknowledge that the women I've been dating are very attractive
Cause you know I don't pull nothin' but that heat.
I only date attractive women
In and out of town boy.
I travel a lot
As far as that grand larceny charge, I'm gonna have to get overturned cause on the real...
Regarding the charge of grand larceny, I plan to prove my innocence
I didn't steal your wife, I just borrowed her for the night.
I didn't permanently take your wife, I was just with her for a short time
And that's how it goes when you're rollin' with E.P.C. Word.
That's what happens when you're hanging with me and my crew
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