Their often politically-charged, culturally-introspective, and motivational lyrics find influence rooted in the early works of Nas, Public Enemy, Outkast and Common Sense. The production could be described as warm, soulful and organic -- born out of the school of producers that cite the likes of RZA, Pete Rock, Jay Dee, and DJ Premier. Cyne's "sound" is impacted by everything from Bad Brains to Krautrock, from Camp Lo to Kate Bush – it's a hybrid of emotional, historical, and challenging influences.
The group's debut release was a 12" entitled "African Elephants," released in 2001. Cyne has since released a number of EPs, singles, and two critically well-received albums. They have also collaborated on projects with internationally acclaimed artists Daedelus, Four Tet and Nujabes.
With previously released albums on Botanica Del Jibaro, P-Vine and City Centre Offices, Cyne has created a reputation as artists that stay true to the lyrical power and gritty cut-and-paste aesthetic of classic hip hop while managing to explore new sonic territory.
Rappin'
Cyne Lyrics
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The Cyne, we perfect, we break until we broken
I slide to the rhythm and laugh, recline in em
Are you jokin? Better than God, crack you smoking
Blessed to the vocals, come close, I don't know you
I flow too, visual sound is so hopeful
Easy, greezy, be you so I can be me
I roll four deep and my crew remain breezy
So don't get mad and guess who's coming to dinner
Diamond on the wrist watch, nah that's not hip hop
I dig, dug you nubs and fall through the pit stop
Slick style warrior, smooth with inner passion
Only stop for the purest of heart, gimme action
Stumble on the humble, so what's ya name and number
Goin through the struggle but still this nigga love ya
Slap you like a bracelet, with force you can't take it
The intro slides into the track, (nothing's sacred)
It's laser, bright pinnacle star we are
Laser, burn a hole right through ya new car
So laser, fresh and new like brand new drawers
Laser, at the speed of life, Hollywood stars
Laser, like sir in Vegas up in the Blazer
I cross fade ya, and made ways into the majors
It's euthanasia when my pen touches the paper
From stun to kill I turned up the phaser
Will Robinson danger
The lyrics of CYNE's song Rappin' talks about their ability to create flawless music until the point of breaking. In the opening lines of the song, they describe the golden sunshine of Florida and how they are perfect before they eventually reach the point of breaking. The song's message is primarily about their prowess as lyricists and their ability to create music that stands out.
The lyrics describe that CYNE's music is better than God's, recommending the excellence of their musical abilities. They continue by highlighting their vocal abilities and the hopeful sound that their lyrics carry. The lyrics also talk about how they remain authentic and true to themselves, encouraging others to do the same. CYNE mentions the purity of the heart as the only factor that stops them in their journey.
The song's chorus describes the strength of their music and how it is like a laser that cuts through all barriers. They talk about their laser music as something new and fresh like brand new underwear, and it moves at a breakneck speed.
Overall, CYNE's Rappin' song is about their musical abilities and how they stand out from others. Their lyrics encourage authenticity and purity of heart, and they describe their music as a laser that cuts through anything.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunshine over Florida, baby we getting golden
We're feeling good, enjoying the warmth and light of the sun in Florida
The Cyne, we perfect, we break until we broken
We strive for perfection but acknowledge that we may face challenges and obstacles along the way
I slide to the rhythm and laugh, recline in em
I move with the beat and find joy in the music, relaxing in it
Are you jokin? Better than God, crack you smoking
This is not a joke, we are confident in our abilities and believe we are better than even a deity, dismissing the idea that someone would think otherwise as absurd
Blessed to the vocals, come close, I don't know you
We appreciate the power and beauty of music and its ability to connect people, but we still see strangers as outsiders
I flow too, visual sound is so hopeful
Our music has a positive message and can inspire people visually and emotionally
Easy, greezy, be you so I can be me
Be yourself and let us be ourselves without judgment or negativity
I roll four deep and my crew remain breezy
I have a small group of close friends and we stay cool and calm under pressure
Get to the picture, Cise Star dating your sister
Don't get jealous or angry, it's not a big deal that one of us is dating your sister
So don't get mad and guess who's coming to dinner
Don't let small issues or misunderstandings turn into big drama
Diamond on the wrist watch, nah that's not hip hop
Material possessions like a diamond watch are not the essence of hip hop music
I dig, dug you nubs and fall through the pit stop
I always keep digging deeper and push through obstacles, even if it leads me to unconventional or difficult places
Slick style warrior, smooth with inner passion
We have a unique style and passion that we bring to the music, while remaining smooth and in control
Only stop for the purest of heart, gimme action
We only pursue opportunities or collaborations with those who have good intentions and a pure heart
Stumble on the humble, so what's ya name and number
We appreciate people who are down-to-earth and genuine, and are interested in getting to know them better
Goin through the struggle but still this nigga love ya
Even in tough times, we still have love and respect for those around us
Slap you like a bracelet, with force you can't take it
Our music hits hard and has a strong impact
The intro slides into the track, (nothing's sacred)
The beginning of the song smoothly transitions into the main part, without any sacredness or taboo topics being off-limits
It's laser, bright pinnacle star we are
We are shining brightly and reaching the peak of our success
Laser, burn a hole right through ya new car
Our energy is so intense and focused that it can cause destruction, burning a hole through even a new car
So laser, fresh and new like brand new drawers
Our music is innovative and exciting, like brand new underwear
Laser, at the speed of life, Hollywood stars
We're moving fast and living life at a high speed, like Hollywood stars
Laser, like sir in Vegas up in the Blazer
Our style and energy is like that of a sophisticated gentleman in Las Vegas wearing a blazer
I cross fade ya, and made ways into the majors
We've worked hard and made it to the big leagues
It's euthanasia when my pen touches the paper
The power of our writing is so strong that it feels like a mercy killing, ending the struggle of not having the words to express ourselves
From stun to kill I turned up the phaser
We go from impressing people to completely blowing their mind and leaving them stunned with our music
Will Robinson danger
This phrase is a reference to the TV show Lost in Space, and could be interpreted as a warning or a call to action
Contributed by Bentley D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jtmoney091
Cise Star is easily in the top 5 mcs of all time.
Daniel Choi
such a good lyricist
Andrew
nothin like ridin to a florida sunset, zonin off some good herb, listenin to cyne. much love for cyne from 941
ilias900
Probably the best underground album.
jtmoney091
damn cise has such an ill flow.
jtmoney091
correction Cise Star is the greatest mc of all time.
bancove
I love the Mr. T sample at the end
smidet
@yung1jizzle1 the places that this song paints in my mind are "beautiful" and "majestic" . but the song itself is dope.
TheAtom
@camgfromlb all mainstream artists find their influence in the underground, and lupe is not different than any other mainstream artist, they just put a different package around it
dg2500
why did you get thumbs down? Lol, all he's saying is that cyne is good.