Danny! is a former student of the Savannah College of Art & Design. He often wears an oxford shirt and pinstriped necktie, and has gained notoriety for prank-calling celebrities. In 2012 Danny! rose to prominence shortly following the proclamation by The Roots drummer Questlove that there was strong interest from Jay-Z; he was subsequently signed as the flagship artist to Questlove's re-launched Okayplayer Records after years of being loosely affiliated with the company. In support of the new venture Danny! made his television debut on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" in September 2012, premiering his song "Evil" alongside The Roots.
Prior to this Danny! was most notable for his efficacious DIY approach to his music career, producing virtually every aspect of his albums—from the production to the cover art and even promotion—by himself to varying degrees of acclaim. He would field praise for his self-released concept records "Charm" and "And I Love H.E.R.", the latter named by ABC News as one of the best 50 albums of 2008, before releasing the "anti-album" "Where Is Danny?" in early 2011. After signing to Okayplayer Records the following year, Danny! completed his trilogy of conceptual albums with "Payback".
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Danny! Lyrics
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Nah man this cant be it bro
Like yo, I wanna do the same shit
You did with them dudes before man
That back and forth shit
I said you could be on the tape
But you dont even dont even
Do shit like this bro
Hop on that I think
That shit was tough
Glock Tape 2
I got the juice
Not talking that Simply
Believe or not like
My nickname was Ripley
So many bands got
No pants that cant fit me
High in the air on the top
Like a blimpy
Hennessy cup gave a nigga amnesia
Her mans kinda grim cause
She call me the reaper
Class is in session she call
Me the teacher
Give you these lessons
For free on my leisure
Fuckin you up cause
I feel like I'm Goku
Ball like a dragon
I'm serving that tofu
I got the green cause
I'm serving that soul food
Bitch i be cold to
The ground like a snow shoe
Fucking with me is
Some shit that you don't do
Shit can get hot like
Some soup that's a bowl move
Bold move, big goons
Paint niggas up like an old room
Aite man that's it that's it
Now that's it
Put this whole shit
On repeat man
In the final track of Danny!’s album “Payback,” titled “Outro,” there is a brief conversation between two people. It seems one person is trying to convince the other to collaborate with him, mimicking the previous back-and-forth style that existed between the artist and some other musicians. However, the other person is hesitant and explains that this is not something he typically does. The conversation is brief and ends with the first person expressing his desire to have the other hop on his new project.
The lyrics then transition to Danny!’s rap, where he describes his ability to serve “soul food” and enlighten others with free lessons like a teacher. He also boasts about his strength and compares himself to Goku from Dragon Ball Z, and warns not to cross him as it would be a “bold move.” He repeats the phrase “that’s it” again and again, demonstrating his contentment with the music he has created.
“Outro” is an interesting track because while it serves to end the album, it also sets up for what may come next for Danny!. The brief conversation at the beginning and Danny!’s lyrics in the song could suggest that there will be a new project with more collaborations to come. It also shows the artist reflecting on his own abilities and feeling confident in his work.
Line by Line Meaning
Aite man that's it that's it
Okay man, that's all there is to it
Nah man this cant be it bro
No man, this can't be the end, my friend
Like yo, I wanna do the same shit
Listen, I want to participate in the same activities
You did with them dudes before man
That you did with those individuals previously
That back and forth shit
Engagement in that dialogical exchange
I said you could be on the tape
I previously stated that you could contribute to the recording
But you dont even dont even
However, you don't, you don't even
Do shit like this bro
Participate in activities such as this, my friend
Cmon man you gotta have me
Come on man, you must include me
Hop on that I think
Collaborate with me, I believe
That shit was tough
That was really impressive
Glock Tape 2
Another recording called Glock Tape 2
I got the juice
I have a lot of power and influence
Not talking that Simply
Not referring to that item called Simply
Believe or not like
Whether you believe it or not, just like
My nickname was Ripley
My nickname was Ripley
So many bands got
So much money I have acquired
No pants that cant fit me
So much money, my pants don't even fit
High in the air on the top
Up high in the sky, at the top
Like a blimpy
Like a blimp
Hennessy cup gave a nigga amnesia
Drinking from a cup of Hennessy made me forget things
Her mans kinda grim cause
The man she is seeing looks unhappy because
She call me the reaper
She calls me the Grim Reaper
Class is in session she call
When I'm around, she calls it a school session
Me the teacher
And I'm the teacher
Give you these lessons
I provide these lessons
For free on my leisure
Free of charge, on my own time
Fuckin you up cause
Destroying you resulting in
I feel like I'm Goku
I feel like I'm Goku from Dragon Ball Z
Ball like a dragon
Playing basketball like a dragon
I'm serving that tofu
I'm serving food made of tofu
I got the green cause
I have a lot of money, because
I'm serving that soul food
I'm serving nutritious and filling food
Bitch i be cold to
I am unemotional towards
The ground like a snow shoe
Like a snowshoe on the ground
Fucking with me is
Engaging in conflict with me is
Some shit that you don't do
Something that you should not do
Shit can get hot like
Things can quickly escalate to be as intense as
Some soup that's a bowl move
A bad decision like spilling hot soup on yourself
Bold move, big goons
An audacious decision and dangerous individuals
Paint niggas up like an old room
We deal with people like we're repainting an old room
Aite man that's it that's it
Okay man, that's all there is to it
Now that's it
This is the end
Put this whole shit
Play this entire recording
On repeat man
On repeat, my friend
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Written by: KRISTOPHER HAYNES
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