There's more than one artist called Dee, one is a Canadian man and the othe… Read Full Bio ↴There's more than one artist called Dee, one is a Canadian man and the other, a Portuguese woman.

From the honeymoon capital of the world, Niagara Falls, singer/composer/multi-instrumentalist/DJ/producer DEE, made the move to Montreal at the age of 18 where he built his home studio and completely destroyed his credit line....

Going solo in 2001, DEE went to work non-stop on his special blend of electro-pop and dance-rock. His 5-song EP released in 2003 snagged Hollywood attention landing DEE’s catchy songs in indie films and TV series including “Grey’s Anatomy”(ABC), “Punk’d” (MTV), “Roswell” (Fox), “One Tree Hill” (Warner Bros), “Tru Calling”(FOX), “Las Vegas”(NBC), “Ghost Whisperer” (CBC), “Joan Of Arcadia”(CBS), the Ford Edge commercial airing Winter/Spring 2007, and many more.

Closer to home, 5 songs by DEE have also been featured in Ricardo Trogi’s latest Canadian flick “Horloge Biologique”. It includes the first single and video from the album soundtrack “Let’s Have a Rendez-Vous” featuring the voice of Mel, a long-time collaborator of DEE.

Produced by DEE himself, his long awaited debut album has been released in Canada in March 2006. Lyrically playful and melodically ambitious, DEE’s power pop is filled with satisfying hooks that remain with you for days afterwards.

(From Dee's official website)

Real
Dee Lyrics

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I'm really like that
It's 22
Yeah, uh
Tryna figure the last time that I was hopeless
I been opening doors while sum is findin' closure
I'm still all in my bag like it's my freshman floater
But these vices that's so unlike me still taking over
Minimalist in my ways like my last few relations and such

Want my lady classy, rockin' Fenty and clutch
Tory Burch purses I got new verses, for all of the above uh
What's a boss to his niggas if he ain't got shit to give
If you come around me then you'll be bound to win
I'm the definition and the truest sense of a made man
And I done helped some people, I'd be damned if I just saved again
Lessons learned and bridges burned
That's a farewell shawty, this ain't no carousel shawty
You love capturing your life inside them pictures
But I just tell you calm it down whenever I be with ya
I'm a real nigga
Yeah
That's a fairy tale shawty, this ain't no carousel shawty
You love capturing your life inside them pictures
But I just tell you calm it down whenever I be with ya
I'm a real nigga
The second act is a classic, this shit feel automatic
I twist words like it's cursive just so I up the status
I was taught to invest it, I know these things ain't average
With this knowledge I'm building up, I'm the first to pass it
I get my groove on as I move through these new rooms
I'm in a new zone, I can kick like two tones
Straight business are we, talking bout the limits are we
Leveraging the system are we, keeping it fly
It's a different kind of vibe when you moving like this
You get a different kind of high when you worry bout this
You wish that I would settle down, I know that very well
I know you heard around the town that I've been everywhere
And I can't hold you down, you know that very well
That's a fairy tale shawty, this ain't no carousel shawty
You love capturing your life inside them pictures

But I just tell you calm it down whenever I be with ya
I'm a real nigga

Overall Meaning

The song "Real" by Dee is a rap about the importance of staying authentic and truthful to oneself. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the message of "keepin it real" and the lyrics describe the challenges of the rap industry where many artists resort to fake personas and copycat styles to gain fame and success. Dee asserts himself as an artist who stays true to his values and roots, delivering original and innovative rhymes that elevate him above the rest.

The first verse of the song focuses on Dee's ability to rock the crowd with his unique flavor and authentic beats. He declares that he is "keepin it real" by avoiding cheap shots and fakes, and by staying true to the hip-hop genre. In the second verse, Dee criticizes the gangster culture prevalent in rap music and claims that he is tired of hearing about fake gangsters who mimic each other's styles. He highlights his own innovative and motivating style that stands outs from the crowd by combining various elements from the art.

Overall, the song encourages listeners to be themselves and not to compromise their values for the sake of fame or money. It is a powerful reminder for people in all walks of life to stay true to themselves.

Line by Line Meaning

Keepin it real
Authenticity is really important to me

Keepin it real (Real!)
I'm serious about keeping it real

I know you know I got the hip-hop, non-stop Body-rockin mad props, I got Parties clockin minds, not cheap shots Because I'm droppin flavor I'm keepin it real
I'm a great rapper and people appreciate my style. I focus on creating a good time rather than trying to take cheap shots at others. I'm staying true to my authentic style.

I got to hit you with the fat beats that keeps The heads shakin as we smash these Flakes makin cash, we crash these Straigh fakin gangsters I'm keepin it real
I make great music with awesome beats that people dance to. I won't try to collaborate with fake gangsters just to make a quick buck. I'm staying true to my authentic style.

I'm the educated, underrated, overstated Suckers made it, suckers played it, suckers raided Don't you hate it how they faded All the great except the latest Style created by the greatest Rappin, rhymin, rhythmic climbin Funky timin, rhyme designin Lyric chimin, hard as diamond Yes, it's mine and I'm inclinin Mind to rhyme, and I ain't layin I'm keepin it real
I'm smart, underrated, and people underestimate me. People are easily fooled by the latest trends and forget about all the great things that came before. I'm trying to create a style that's both original and accessible. I'm staying true to my authentic style.

I never hit you with the fake hard barn yard Country bumpkin facade, bogart Bunch of frontin upstart, undercarred Up-and-comin rappers, yo I'm keepin it real
I'm not going to try to be someone I'm not. I'm not going to pretend to be a country bumpkin just to get people's attention. I'm staying true to my authentic style.

I'm tired of hearin all the bang-bang Same thang as everybody shots ring Gangs gain momentum as the rap game's slang change And ain't nobody really Keepin it real
I'm tired of hearing the same thing over and over. The rap industry can be dangerous and I don't want to fall into the same cliches as everyone else. No one else is really staying true to their authentic style.

I'm the innovating, motivating Stimulating, elevating, resonnating Renovating, emulating, perpetrating Combinating, denegrading Escalating, dominating Insane, mondaine, no name lame brain Rappers came to entertain The same game, gain fame And get a name, but ain't nobody Keepin it real
I'm innovative and always pushing the boundaries. I want to create music that's uplifting and has a positive impact on people. Many rappers are just trying to copy what's popular and aren't staying true to their authentic style.

I'm never comin with the fly guy, get high Image of a rye dry white lie Givin us a closed eye, why die Before I hit the heavens, yo I'm keepin it real
I'm not trying to front like I'm some cool party guy who's always high. I don't want to lie to people or hide who I really am. I'm keeping it real so that I can truly make a positive impact before I pass away.

I got to get it while I'm on Earth, re-birth My ancestors were here first, dispersed By what you heard with each verse I reversed The image of a ghetto, yo Keepin it real
I want to make a difference while I'm still alive. My ancestors were here before anyone else and were pushed out. I want to use the power of rap to restore the respect that they deserve. I'm staying true to my authentic style.

No stereotypical, nothin is typical Comin like a God or a mythical figure, my visual's Somethin like a magical mystical force of residuals On the mic I'm flier than digital, more like a ??? I drop it like a Amville, stand still Sit back and watch a man build and chill As I proceed the plan will slam, kill Anybody aimin, yo I'm keepin it real
I'm not a generic rapper, and my visuals are more like those of a mythical figure. I'm creating something like a magical force that creates vibes that last forever. My music is way better than anything digital. I want to inspire others to create and make a positive impact. Even as I achieve these goals, I'm staying true to my authentic style.

(Real!) (Keep it real!)
I'm continuing to emphasize the importance of staying true to oneself.

Keepin it real Keepin it real (Real!)
I'm continuing to emphasize the importance of staying true to oneself.

Keepin it real Keepin it real (Keep it real!) (Real!)
I'm continuing to emphasize the importance of staying true to oneself.

Keepin it real Keepin it real (Real!) Keepin it real Keepin it real (Real!)
I'm continuing to emphasize the importance of staying true to oneself.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Devante Robinson

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