Danny has released many free projects over the web, the most popular being 2011’s XXX. Brown released the album "Hawaiian Snow” with G-Unit’s Tony Yayo and several mixtapes (Detroit State of Mind 1-4, Browntown, It’s A Art (with producer Mainframe) and Hot Soup). Brown has found much success on the internet through the support of the music blogs and social media and the decision to release “The Hybrid” online as a free download.
Danny has worked with many artists in the Detroit hip-hop community such as the late J Dilla, Black Milk, Elzhi, Guilty Simpson, Trick Trick, and T3. Also known for championing up-and-coming artists, Danny has worked with lesser known acts such as Oakland, California's Main Attrakionz and is know for promoting these types of underground acts via his twitter.
Brown spent most of the summer of 2010 touring with G-Unit, and a few months later released “Hawaiian Snow” with Tony Yayo. Due to lack of promotion the sales were disappointing, however through the G-Unit connection Brown was able to experience firsthand the rigors of touring and the workings of the music industry as a whole. The experience served to jade Danny to the concepts of being on a major label and committing himself to appealing to an urban audience who he felt rejected him because of his look and style of dress which consisted of skinny jeans and vintage tees as 50 Cent refused to sign Danny Brown to G-Unit because he didn’t approve of his distaste for baggy denim. No longer concentrating on appealing to any particular audience, With this new found freedom, Danny delved into making more experimental music based on influences like UK Grime and Progressive Rock.
His experimental sound melded with traditional street narrative has brought about attention from progressive press such as Pitchfork.com, Fader Magazine, Spin Magazine and the like but no press more satisfying than making the cover of the Detroit Metro Times, his hometown’s alternative art’s and culture magazine.
Danny’s music later found a home on Fool’s Gold Records, the independent label helmed by internationally heralded DJ A-Trak and his partner Nick Catchdubs. The label and the artist having the same mindset, the two parties are now focused on releasing his upcoming projects, a free album that released Summer 2011 entitled “XXX” and his untitled Fool’s Gold records debut coming subsequently after.
His albums that followed also received positive feedback (Old, Atrocity Exhibition, U Know What I'm Sayin?).
He then sadly dunked on anyone else who had the misfortune to drop in the calendar year 2023 by dropping album of the decade Scaring the Hoes Vol. 1 with JPEGMAFIA on March 24th. It tragically received praise from disgraced music reviewer the BallDrop, but contrarily to this otherwise mark of disgrace from the worst person we all have the displeasure to be aware of, the album actually fye asl.
You know he had to go two for two on the DLC of Scaring the Hoes on the sacred national holiday of 7/11. No skips all Ws and is not mixed like shit for the "aesthetic" anymore, and JPEGMAFIA dodges the corny allegations by making Danny audible. Great news all around.
On October 17th, he began the rollout for his highly anticapted sixth studio album with the single Tantor (fire as fuck).
Pac Blood
Danny Brown Lyrics
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Made a sculpture of me but my dick was too thin
Paint pictures of me but they never get my chin
One writing scriptures bringing tears to the princess
Every time I indent, you can see the intent
Leave your mind bent, hanging on the every sentence
Have no apprentice, style un-inherited
Laughing at you peasants cause my penmanship is excellence
I'm the town hero 'cause my words give them pride
And what they feel inside, I say the perfect words for 'em
Some say I'm a prophet with the visions I get cursed for
Leave them all astonished, ride with the verbs
Make a grown man cry with strength of the words
Tears to Mona Lisa, Medusa to liquid
Flow can make Gandhi grab the burner, wanna shoot shit
Rhymes that make the Pope wanna get his dick sucked
Had Virgin Mary doing lines in the pick-up
Make Sarah Palin deep-throat 'til she hiccup
Had T.D. Jakes round this bitch doing stick-ups
Rhymes so real, thought I wrote it in Pac blood
Told me in my dreams that these niggas is not thugs
Check
What's in the portfolio? Sicker than polio
Shit so personal, my mom can't listen to
Oh so original, nigga's extra-crispy
Bars so Bukowski, Soda Popinski
Little Macs could never be number one, your time's done
Bomb filling smelling like napalm, your day's gone
Langston Hughes with a blew fuse and a screw loose
Maya Angelou abused child with her notebook
Spitting like Kipling with a tooth missing
Tongue bring torture to men, women and children
Memoir's sacred, hid in the basement
Await my next piece at a formal engagement
Crowds walk for miles just to hear that sound
Start to get more power than the ones that wear crowns
Tears to Mona Lisa, Medusa to liquid
Flow can make Gandhi grab the burner, wanna shoot shit
Rhymes that make the Pope wanna get his dick sucked
Had Virgin Mary doing lines in the pick-up
Make Sarah Palin deep-throat 'til she hiccup
Had T.D. Jakes round this bitch doing stick-ups
Rhymes so real, thought I wrote it in Pac blood
Told me in my dreams that these niggas is not thugs
In Danny Brown's song "Pac Blood," he starts with a declaration of his supremacy as a rapper, calling himself the "Shakespeare of 16's." He boasts about his ability to manipulate language and create powerful images through his writing. He speaks of his skill as a songwriter, able to bring "tears to the princess" with his writing. Brown implies that he has no rivals in this field, saying that he laughs at "peasants" for not being able to match his "penmanship." Brown continues his lyrical mastery in the second verse, crafting disturbingly graphic metaphors and euphemisms for violent and sexual acts. He insinuates that his words are so powerful that they can cause even the holiest individuals to feel urges they never thought possible. Brown's mastery of language and ability to shock the listener make "Pac Blood" a standout track in his discography.
One of the primary themes of "Pac Blood" is Danny Brown's prodigious talent as a rapper. He refers to himself as the "Shakespeare of 16's" and claims to inspire a sense of pride in his listeners. Brown flexes his wordplay throughout the song, crafting complex rhymes and metaphors that rival the greatest minds in literature. Despite his often vulgar and disturbing lyrics, Brown's command of language keeps listeners captivated. "Pac Blood" is a testament to the power of language and its ability to evoke strong emotions in the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
The Shakespeare of 16's, dipping my ink pen
I am a genius writer in the rap game, crafting masterpieces with my pen.
Made a sculpture of me but my dick was too thin
Someone created a physical representation of me, but it didn't accurately portray me because it emphasized something trivial like my penis size.
Paint pictures of me but they never get my chin
People try to create depictions of me, but they always miss the mark by getting some small detail wrong.
One writing scriptures bringing tears to the princess
My writing has the power to evoke strong emotions, including sadness and sorrow.
Every time I indent, you can see the intent
My writing style is very intentional and precise, causing the reader to notice every minor detail.
Leave your mind bent, hanging on the every sentence
My lyrics are so powerful and thought-provoking that they leave the listener in a state of disorientation, eagerly anticipating each new line.
Have no apprentice, style un-inherited
No one can replicate my writing style because it is unique and not derived from any other artist.
Laughing at you peasants cause my penmanship is excellence
I mock those who try to follow in my footsteps because they lack the skill and natural talent that I possess.
Whenever in the presence, eyes get wide
People are in awe of me when I am around them, perhaps because of my reputation or accomplishments.
I'm the town hero 'cause my words give them pride
People look up to me and see me as a symbol of excellence because of my exceptional writing ability.
And what they feel inside, I say the perfect words for 'em
My lyrics have the ability to connect with people on a deep emotional level, expressing exactly what they are feeling.
Some say I'm a prophet with the visions I get cursed for
Some people believe that I have supernatural insight and foresight in my writing, possibly even regarding taboo or forbidden subjects.
Leave them all astonished, ride with the verbs
My use of language is so impressive that it shocks and awes my listeners, particularly my adept use of verbs.
Make a grown man cry with strength of the words
My writing is so powerful that it can evoke strong emotions in even the toughest and most stoic of men.
Tears to Mona Lisa, Medusa to liquid
My words can bring even immortal things to tears, whether it be a painting like the Mona Lisa or a mythical creature like Medusa.
Flow can make Gandhi grab the burner, wanna shoot shit
My rapping is so intense and powerful that it could influence even the likes of peaceful figures like Gandhi to become violent and aggressive.
Rhymes that make the Pope wanna get his dick sucked
My rhymes are so captivating and hypnotic that they could even seduce someone as revered and pious as the Pope.
Had Virgin Mary doing lines in the pick-up
Even the most virtuous and holy figures in history, like the Virgin Mary, would be influenced by the raw power of my lyrics to engage in something like drug use.
Make Sarah Palin deep-throat 'til she hiccup
Even political figures like Sarah Palin would be driven to engage in unsavory behavior like oral sex due to the influence of my lyrics.
Had T.D. Jakes round this bitch doing stick-ups
Even respected religious figures like T.D. Jakes would be influenced by my lyrics to engage in criminal activities like robbery.
Rhymes so real, thought I wrote it in Pac blood
My lyrics are so genuine and authentic that they feel like they could have been written by someone as legendary and influential as Tupac Shakur.
Told me in my dreams that these niggas is not thugs
I had a vision or intuition that the people deemed to be thugs or criminals weren't actually as tough or intimidating as they seemed.
What's in the portfolio? Sicker than polio
My body of work is incredibly impressive and noteworthy, even making a disease like polio seem tame in comparison.
Shit so personal, my mom can't listen to
My writing is so intimate and raw that even my own mother would be unable to bear listening to it.
Oh so original, nigga's extra-crispy
My writing style is completely unique and unmatched, causing other artists to pale in comparison like burnt chicken.
Bars so Bukowski, Soda Popinski
My rhymes are both incredibly raw and gritty like the work of writer Charles Bukowski, while also packing a punch like the video game character Soda Popinski.
Little Macs could never be number one, your time's done
Other rappers could never hope to achieve the level of success and respect that I have obtained through my writing.
Bomb filling smelling like napalm, your day's gone
I am incredibly powerful and explosive like a bomb, leaving any competition defeated and gone like the aftermath of napalm.
Langston Hughes with a blew fuse and a screw loose
Like legendary writer Langston Hughes, I am both brilliant and innovative in my writing, but with a bit of a wild or erratic side.
Maya Angelou abused child with her notebook
While known for her eloquence and grace with words, even the great Maya Angelou experienced pain and trauma in her life that manifested in her writing, something I can relate to.
Spitting like Kipling with a tooth missing
I am able to write with the same depth and complexity as British writer Rudyard Kipling, but with a bit of a rough edge or imperfection.
Tongue bring torture to men, women and children
My words hold immense power and the ability to hurt or harm people, even innocent ones like children.
Memoir's sacred, hid in the basement
My writing is incredibly important and meaningful to me, something I hold in high regard and protect like a sacred object kept away in a basement.
Await my next piece at a formal engagement
People anticipate and eagerly await my next artistic work, treating it as a formal or important event.
Crowds walk for miles just to hear that sound
People are so devoted to my writing and performance that they are willing to travel great distances just to experience it firsthand.
Start to get more power than the ones that wear crowns
My writing has the potential to hold even more influence and prestige than the traditional symbols of power, like the crowns worn by royalty.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Daniel Sewell
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@jeneralj.u.-ice6607
Dope production on the beat! Danny came thru with the lyrics too. Heard the Fleet Foxes "English House" and the infamous Bob James "Nautilus" sample which has been damn near used by a slew of rap artist in hip-hop history but sampled in different ways.
DJ JAZZY JEFF & THE FRESH PRINCE- "JAZZY'S GROOVE
LORD SHAFIYQ-"MY MIC IS ON FIRE"
9TH WONDER & MURS-"MURRAY'S REVENGE"
GHOSTFACE KILLAH-"DAYTONA 500"
MAIN SOURCE feat. AKINYELE, JOE FATAL, & NAS-"LIVE AT THE BARBECUE
ERIC B. & RAKIM-"FOLLOW THE LEADER
Dope shit...
@danielsaur9553
This beat make me feel like im escaping from prison.
@readgrasstouchbooks
Daniel Saur What a way to describe it haha
@erinpowell7597
Daniel Saur really tho i did four and plotted and to say the least my release papers came soon after-lucky and yes sir this beat embodies the raw paranoia and serious bass line to boot.
@caronja70
Or gettin drugs
@axsent801
Thought I was the only1 fr
@TwitchDeMetaphysical
I DID ESCAPE FROM PRISON SO I KNOW WAHT YA MEAN 717 BIGGUP ALL DAY
@XOTRTV
"made a sculpture of me but my dick was too thin" - underestimated his strength and power.
"paint pictures of me but they never get my chin" - always take him for smiles and jokes when he's got a stern attitude and a serious side.
genius shit.
@georgewright8216
Good observation
@kingsteelo629
Beat tough asf.
@kingsteelo629
Nvm whole song tough.