Blunt embarked on his solo career in 2011, releasing a set of albums as well as several EPs and singles. His full-length studio albums, The Narcissist II (2012), The Redeemer (2013), and Black Metal (2014), received attention and praise from various music publications.
Blunt has also hosted conceptual art exhibitions in the past, an example of this is a minimalist exhibition displaying a building site hoarding wall accompanied by a crowd dispersal alarm.[citation needed].
Blunt is also known for his playfulness and obfuscation. In 2015, he sent his bodyguard to accept his Philip Hall Radar Award at the NME awards. In 2016, he listed a toy Foxtons estate agents Mini Cooper filled with marijuana on eBay. At a New York concert, in March 2016, media guests were asked to check in under aliases that they had received with their ticket confirmations.
Mugu
Dean Blunt Lyrics
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I don′t care who I like
If you want it, then here it is
I'm gon′ say it, and you know I will again
And here come a friend, didn't see you comin' in
With a couple G′s that I resent
Somethin′ light, got my city tight
And these crackers stay hype
So a scammer's gotta have a win
And all my niggas gettin′ right
And they movin' outside
So let it out
Let it out, nigga, let it out
Show them crackers what you all about
The lyrics in Dean Blunt's song "Mugu" are complex and have layers of meaning. One interpretation of the lyrics is that the singer doesn't care who he likes or what people think of him. He's going to speak his mind and be true to himself, even if it means going against the norm. The opening line "Pilladelph Halflife" could be a reference to The Roots' album "Do You Want More?!!!??!," specifically their song "Concerto of the Desperado," which contains the lyrics: "And how I hate a rhyming thief who steals my beats without asking, Pilladelph Halflife."
The verse goes on to describe a situation where a friend unexpectedly shows up with some money, and the singer is conflicted about accepting it because he resents the source of the money. The line "And these crackers stay hype" could be a reference to the hype around cryptocurrency scams, which are often perpetrated by white-collar criminals. The overall theme of the song seems to be about survival and doing whatever it takes to make ends meet, even if it means scamming or doing something immoral.
Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on the current state of society and the lengths people will go to get ahead. The use of the word "mugu" in the title and throughout the song is a Nigerian slang term for a gullible person who is easily scammed, which adds another layer of meaning to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Pilladelph Halflife
I am referring to 'Illadelph Halflife', an album by The Roots, likely indicating my appreciation for hip-hop music.
I don’t care who I like
I am indifferent towards people, I am not swayed by my emotions.
If you want it, then here it is
I am offering something to you, and if you truly desire it, then it is available to you.
I'm gon' say it, and you know I will again
I am not afraid to speak my mind, and you can expect me to continue doing so.
And here come a friend, didn't see you comin' in
An unexpected friend has arrived, catching me by surprise.
With a couple G's that I resent
My friend has some money that I am envious of.
Somethin' light, got my city tight
I have something valuable that has put my city in a state of excitement or tension.
And these crackers stay hype
The white people around me are enthusiastic and remain excited.
Everybody gotta sin
Everyone has their faults and sins.
So a scammer's gotta have a win
Those who engage in deception must sometimes succeed in order to continue their actions.
And all my niggas gettin' right
All of my friends are doing well and getting on the right track.
And they movin' outside
My friends are venturing beyond their usual limitations.
So let it out
I encourage you to express yourself honestly and without reservation.
Let it out, nigga, let it out
I am urging you to openly articulate your emotions and thoughts.
Show them crackers what you all about
Demonstrate to the white people around you what it means to be true to oneself.
Writer(s): Roy Nnawuchi
Contributed by Anthony D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jaredkodiak8160
This song is like that melodic intro to a brutal death metal song but instead of the drop happening it just stays super chill and mystical. I love that he's rapping over music like this. It's surprising, and beautiful
@MasterYodaBiotch
this record rules indeed. thanks dean..
@uwuwu9
wise you are
@hyperUFO
perfect for the rainy days
@lucasskovgaard3526
and sunny ones
@propername4830
Wish could sing this to him in concert
@blacklava4978
Need a 10 minute edit
@novo_ephemera
Same why isn't this track longer
@Bayamunet
That guitar is unmatchable
@80dimebagzboominlikealiciakeys
so FIRE