From San Francisco, his early 1990's debut 12" "Music To Be Murdered By" that sampled Hitchcock and was released as "the Automator" earned him radio play and a serious street rep. Nakamura became a major figure in the somewhat higher-brow rap underground that developed while mainstream hip-hop integrated its successful gangsta image with the also-popular Miami Bass party-jam style, with heavy borrowing from its ignored soul music roots. Avenues of rap which pursued more introspective, creative, and esoteric angles became brushed aside, admired by fans with more eclectic musical tastes and appreciation for dense lyrical constructions and obscure or off-beat musical inspirations.
Nakamura's work tends to integrate significant amounts of overlooked 1970s and 1980s kitsch, cult classics, and B-grade 1990s television material. His work also tends to make heavy use of classical music and science fiction overtones and references, the latter with hip hop roots in the space jams of Parliament. Sci-fi also pops up in the hip hop oeuvres of RZA and Jedi Mind Tricks, among others, both in and out of collaborations with Dan the Automator.
Trained in classical violin as a child, Nakamura was more attracted to early electronica and hip-hop. After dabbling as a DJ, he gave up on the skill and instead worked on musical production, taking on small gigs until getting his major break working with Kool Keith.
I Want Da Mic
Dan the Automator Lyrics
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[Kool Keith]
The club is open catch this
I wreck it swing it, get slinged
Get styles is smooth, styles is sweet
Styles are dope, styles that meet
Any rapper clappin' you'd talkin'
You'd be yappin' my flow is on the go-go
Check the back of the Houston tax package dats
Sucka's want to step up you rap your girl's ???
I'm in here with wack MC's in the atmosphere
Greasing my status Wolly Smith want to change gears
One-to one-to three-four man slappin' five
People in the back fidge your face, while I rip it live
I want some 2000 gamma wild motivation
Sex on earth, it's time I left the space station
Don't think I'm not in the court
I'll tap that butt boy, rapper's in my ?
You get's the bozak Peter from the Shootin' ?
[Chorus]
I want da mic, yo drop the style
Let him rip it
I want da mic, yo drop it here
Let him flip it
I want da mic, yo drop the style
Let him rip it
I want da mic, yo drop it here
Let him flip
[Kool Keith]
I take a second wild crime, don't smile
You still jealous, watch my flow in Puerto Rico
Like ?
People know that Hoolio brother style is local
Rappers souped up then gassed pop like ?
What's up now? BeeBeeBeep's seen you talkin' walkin'
Switchin' bitchin' the brother's sweating on the mic
Girls on my dick and women shoot me like a mic ignite
These are the ? that go to the Caddilac
Supersonic condoms, MC's want their beardbacks
I joy ? tell smell pennies like an artifact
I'm in this house, it's best to keep it quiet mouse
You got the lice and ? here, yo you carry louse
Plunderjack, the base bounce more than the ounce
Like Roger Traupman, people still use him now
Onepowered horses MC's going off the couch
Jump on the roose plays here like a violin
You step like ? but the clown keep on wylin'
[Chorus: x2]
[Kool Keith]
The last ranger, ? yo smokey bear
Got that black night truck
With wack MC's in my ?
What's the flip-flam with P-P on the highway
Girls move slow but track their trailers in their driveway
Who's smokin' ? now The smif tanks a full with diesel
Back up your rectal piece on prime time you little weasel
I'm comin' through with no girls in no hairdue
Cover your crotch before the place smells like ?
I'm Mr. Cleanshoe clips through the magazine
Butts get whiped and shined up by the grease machine
(Come on go with me over to my place)
Yeah, like Teddy said
I'm scratching butts like the pimples on your first record
You want to see and maybe folks want to check it
I want the sound to throw down and make you sit down
And see your man, he's biting styles in the background
[Chorus: x2]
(My style is the best)
The lyrics of Dan the Automator's "I Want Da Mic" showcase Kool Keith's confidence in his rap style. In the first verse, he talks about how his style is the smoothest and the dopest, and how any rapper would be talking while he's flowing. He even mentions his record, which he claims is for real, and tells DJs to spin that wax. He then moves on to dissing other MCs, saying that he's there with wack MCs in the atmosphere, greasing his status. Kool Keith also talks about his wild motivation and sex on earth, indicating that he is unstoppable and leaving the space station to come down to Earth to show his prowess.
In the second verse, Kool Keith continues to take shots at other rappers, comparing them to souped-up cars that pop like champagne corks. He also talks about getting women and girls to shoot him like a mic ignite, further showcasing his confidence and bravado. He talks about having supersonic condoms and referring to MCs who want their beards back. Kool Keith also talks about how he's so good that he makes MCs jump off couches and jump on the roof, just like a violin. He ends the verse by mentioning how he's scratching butts like pimples on someone's first record and how his sound makes people sit down.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Want Da Mic" showcase Kool Keith's confidence, skill, and bravado in his rap style, as well as his ability to take on anyone who tries to step up to him.
Line by Line Meaning
The club is open catch this
The opportunity is here at this moment
I wreck it swing it, get slinged
I am capable of performing at a high level with my skills
Get styles is smooth, styles is sweet
My style is smooth and pleasant
Styles are dope, styles that meet
My style is great and matches what is needed
Any rapper clappin' you'd talkin'
Any rapper who talks badly about me
You'd be yappin' my flow is on the go-go
You will be talking about my style, which is constantly evolving
This record's for real spin that wax in that winobill
This is an authentic record, play it on your turntable
Check the back of the Houston tax package dats
Look at the details of the paperwork in Houston
Sucka's want to step up you rap your girl's ???
Other rappers want to challenge me and use their girlfriend's lyrics
I'm in here with wack MC's in the atmosphere
I am surrounded by poor quality MC's in this space
Greasing my status Wolly Smith want to change gears
I am improving my reputation while others struggle
One-to one-to three-four man slappin' five
I am high-fiving people in the room
People in the back fidge your face, while I rip it live
People in the back, move your face while I perform live
I want some 2000 gamma wild motivation
I am seeking a high level of motivation and energy
Sex on earth, it's time I left the space station
It's time I left this place and found some excitement
Don't think I'm not in the court
Do not underestimate my skills
I'll tap that butt boy, rapper's in my ?
I will defeat other rappers
You get's the bozak Peter from the Shootin' ?
You get nothing from me
I want da mic, yo drop the style
I want to perform and showcase my style
Let him rip it
Let me perform freely
I take a second wild crime, don't smile
I don't take anything lightly, even when it comes to crime
You still jealous, watch my flow in Puerto Rico
You are still envious, watch me perform in Puerto Rico
Like ?
Like someone else who is talented
People know that Hoolio brother style is local
People are aware of my unique style
Rappers souped up then gassed pop like ?
Other rappers are overconfident and then fail
What's up now? BeeBeeBeep's seen you talkin' walkin'
What are you going to do now? I heard you talking but you didn't follow through
Switchin' bitchin' the brother's sweating on the mic
Other rappers are switching styles and complaining while I perform with ease
Girls on my dick and women shoot me like a mic ignite
Women are attracted to me and show their adoration
These are the ? that go to the Caddilac
These are the things that belong to a luxurious lifestyle
Supersonic condoms, MC's want their beardbacks
I have high-quality condoms and other rappers want to grow their beards like me
I joy ? tell smell pennies like an artifact
I enjoy discovering and experiencing new things
I'm in this house, it's best to keep it quiet mouse
I am in this situation and it's best to stay calm
You got the lice and ? here, yo you carry louse
You have a problem and are spreading it to others
Plunderjack, the base bounce more than the ounce
The bass is powerful
Like Roger Traupman, people still use him now
Like Roger Traupman, people continue to use me and my skills
Onepowered horses MC's going off the couch
Other rappers are not as talented as I am
Jump on the roose plays here like a violin
I am in control and performing flawlessly
You step like ? but the clown keep on wylin'
You pretend to be talented but you continue to fail
The last ranger, ? yo smokey bear
I am the last hope, like Smokey the Bear
Got that black night truck
I have a luxurious vehicle
What's the flip-flam with P-P on the highway
What is going on with other rappers on the highway
Girls move slow but track their trailers in their driveway
Women take their time but are still determined
Who's smokin' ? now The smif tanks a full with diesel
Who is performing now? I am energized
Back up your rectal piece on prime time you little weasel
Back up what you say on national television
I'm comin' through with no girls in no hairdue
I am coming through without any distractions or complications
Cover your crotch before the place smells like ?
Cover yourself before something bad happens
I'm Mr. Cleanshoe clips through the magazine
I am a trendsetter and featured in magazines
Butts get whiped and shined up by the grease machine
I have an enthusiastic fanbase
(Come on go with me over to my place)
(Join me in my world)
Yeah, like Teddy said
Yes, like Teddy Roosevelt said
I'm scratching butts like the pimples on your first record
I am improving and evolving in my craft, like the scratches on a record
You want to see and maybe folks want to check it
You want to see what I can do, and others are curious as well
I want the sound to throw down and make you sit down
I want my music to be engaging and make you want to listen
And see your man, he's biting styles in the background
And you can see other rappers are copying my style in the background
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: DANIEL NAKAMURA, KEITH THORNTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Royal Canadian Rp
Takes me back to my first truck n 2 12" pheonix golds. Big analog synth bass lines and heavy hitting beats those kiick drum just pounds on the body in that truck
leeperryismerry
No problem!
nbeope
what's up now, beep beep beep, see you talkin walkin