Following the release of his debut album, Defari co-headlined with Xzibit & Phife (A Tribe Called Quest) on The Underdawgs of Hip Hop National Tour in April & May of 1999. He wasn't a newcomer when it came to performing live. Prior to this, he toured the underground circuit for years and received rave review for being one of the most charismatic emcees to hit the stage. His energetic and captivating performances led him to other national & international tours. Rocking a wide range of audiences with some of the major players of the game today. The most current recent N. American tour being the Anger Management Tour where he performed with Xzibit and performed his own material to 20,000 plus crowds each night. Many agree that Defari knows how to bring it like a true seasoned veteran.
It came to the point in 2000 that the fans were not going to be satisfied with just the 12โ vinyl available from Defari. With ABB Recordsโ new initiative into the European markets, they released their first ABB Europe CD: Defariโs โLA Collexionโ โ a collection of all Defariโs vinyl only singles on ABB Records for the first time on CD. The whole pressing was sold out in France alone within 2 days!
An even more heightened profile in the US came after his featuring on Dr Dreโs โChronic 2001โ album and touring the world on the โUp In Smoke Tourโ with Dre & Eminem. With fans around the world screaming for Defari to face them one to one in shows โ Defari turned to Nicci Cheeks Management in the UK to formalise a new base for his operations outside of the USA, but this time for Europe.
High Times Records signed Defari for his 2003 sophomore album โOdds & Evensโ featuring all the usual Likwit family: Dilated Peoples, Tha Liks (Tash, J-Ro & E-Swift) and the Barbershop MCs. This was an automatic VIP round trip ticket to the Amsterdam Cannabis Cup in 2002 and 2003, where Defari performed to a very packed out Melkweg every year alongside groups including: Tha Liks and De La Soul. The release of his new album coupled with a fantastic video for the single โSpell My Nameโ gave fuel to fire for his European management. This has resulted in a 300% increase in Defariโs press, radio and TV coverage (including a special feature documentary about Defari on VIVA TVโs โMixery Raw Deluxeโ show during May 2004)โฆ and ultimately his touring capabilities as a solo artist.
Bionic
Defari Lyrics
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Verse 1:
Six million is what it cost them
Now Defari gets Bionic
Over 6 million tracks with 10 million topics
I'm fiber optic crystal clear with my projection
Wack MCs get cloths lined when they walk across my intersection
They need protection
Some guidance some right direction
A job center with with an application for a new profession
Never settle for nothing' less
I blaze contests
And set shops for pay days
In strange ways life twists and turn
Word to Gangstarr in this business skrilla Hard To Earn
I format attack new knack technique
Speak with a passion on wax and tape and CD
Mad niggas front for paper
And switch like a bitch in and out like a cross fader
All I know is how to rock shit
They say the hotter the MC the hotter the spot get
"Lock shit down"
Hook:
It's the coming
Of the bionic
Defari here to
"Lock shit down" (x3)
Verse 2:
See I got books of lyrics on deck like Tash
Pocket full of cash ready to bounce rollin' slash
Seater and hash
Pro Tour in the Masters
Grab the mic flex my wrists and hit like Sampres
Handle this
Make you believe like an evangelist (what?)
That real MCs are coming to reclaim Los Angeles
And here's are standing chance
To finally get my time to shine
In the golden state like Sprewell out the hatch
"Lock lock"
This heat is hot it make me lock like astronaut
Like Heru said that shit for my people when we blow spots
Pause
Freeze
My steez rolls like Es, V12s, trees and seven seas
If you didn't know champ
Defari Heru is a Lowland brother
From the Likwit camp
Hook
Verse 3:
Wack MCs get damaged like civil eyes to savage
Sharp lyrics cut deep wounds these niggas need bandages
They can't handle this Los Angeles
Relentless pressure
Full court measure for measure
I'm like Piteno a game plan Gambino
Where every verse starts with defense first like a casino
Every minute every hour I use brain power
For Mr. Space Shuttle Challenger I devour
A Tower like Eiffel
Bust off verses like rifles
Bust all bullets through flesh unless you're wearing a vest
And even then I still enter
The human form of a splinter
The summer fall spring winter
"Lock lock"
Likwit crew member
Champion contender
Holy like the month of December
The raw prototype member
Hook
In Defari's song "Bionic," the guest rapper Raekwon tells the listener to "lock shit down." The song speaks about Defari's lyrical abilities and his desire to dominate the rap game. He describes himself as bionic, alluding to the six million dollar man Steve Austin. Defari's lyricism is like fiber optic crystal clear, and he can easily take down wack MCs who walk across his intersection. Despite his success, he emphasizes the importance of always striving for more and never settling for less. One interesting aspect of the song is how it involves the larger rap community, as Defari mentions the group Gangstarr and the city of Los Angeles. Overall, "Bionic" serves as a declaration of Defari's lyrical prowess and his ambition to succeed in the rap industry.
Line by Line Meaning
"Lock shit down" Raekwon
Raekwon tells Defari to lock things down
Six million is what it cost them
It cost six million dollars to rebuild Steve Austin, the Bionic Man.
To put back together that cat Steve Austin
The person they put back together was Steve Austin, who is known as the Bionic Man.
Now Defari gets Bionic
Defari is becoming like the Bionic Man with his skills and abilities.
Over 6 million tracks with 10 million topics
Defari has a lot of tracks and topics to talk about.
I'm fiber optic crystal clear with my projection
Defari's projection is clear and precise.
Wack MCs get cloths lined when they walk across my intersection
Bad rappers get hit hard when they come up against Defari's skills.
They need protection
Poor rappers need to be protected from Defari's attacks.
Some guidance some right direction
Bad rappers need guidance and direction to improve.
A job center with with an application for a new profession
These bad rappers need to find a new career.
Never settle for nothing' less
Always strive for more.
I blaze contests
Defari wins every competition.
And set shops for pay days
Defari sets up shop to earn money.
In strange ways life twists and turn
Life is unpredictable.
Word to Gangstarr in this business skrilla Hard To Earn
Making money in the rap business is difficult, as Gangstarr knows.
I format attack new knack technique
Defari has a new and original attacking style.
Speak with a passion on wax and tape and CD
Defari speaks with passion in all formats.
Mad niggas front for paper
Rappers act crazy to make money.
And switch like a bitch in and out like a cross fader
These rappers switch styles quickly like a DJ.
All I know is how to rock shit
Defari is good at rapping and performing.
They say the hotter the MC the hotter the spot get
Good rappers attract more attention and fame.
"Lock shit down"
Defari repeats the phrase to emphasize his point.
See I got books of lyrics on deck like Tash
Defari has a lot of written lyrics like Tash from Tha Alkaholiks.
Pocket full of cash ready to bounce rollin' slash
Defari has cash and is ready to leave if needed.
Seater and hash
Defari is relaxing and smoking weed.
Pro Tour in the Masters
Defari is at a professional level for rapping.
Grab the mic flex my wrists and hit like Sampres
Defari is a skilled rapper and performs like a tennis player.
Make you believe like an evangelist (what?)
Defari can make people believe like a preacher.
That real MCs are coming to reclaim Los Angeles
Defari is part of a group trying to reclaim the rap scene in LA.
And here's our standing chance
This is their opportunity to succeed.
To finally get my time to shine
Defari will finally get the recognition he deserves.
In the golden state like Sprewell out the hatch
Defari will succeed in California like Latrell Sprewell.
"Lock lock"
Defari repeats his phrase again.
This heat is hot it make me lock like astronaut
Defari is so hot that it feels like he's going to space.
Like Heru said that shit for my people when we blow spots
Defari is doing this for his people.
Freeze
Pause or Stop.
My steez rolls like Es, V12s, trees and seven seas
Defari's style is smooth, fast, and unstoppable like a car, drugs, and the ocean.
If you didn't know champ
In case you didn't know.
Defari Heru is a Lowland brother
Defari is from the group the Lowland crew.
From the Likwit camp
Defari is part of the Likwit crew.
Wack MCs get damaged like civil eyes to savage
Bad rappers get hurt by Defari's powerful words.
Sharp lyrics cut deep wounds these niggas need bandages
Defari's lyrics are very painful to these bad rappers.
They can't handle this Los Angeles
These rappers can't handle the competition in LA.
Relentless pressure
Defari keeps the pressure on all his opponents.
Full court measure for measure
Defari always gives 100%.
I'm like Piteno a game plan Gambino
Defari is like a master strategist.
Where every verse starts with defense first like a casino
Like a casino, Defari always starts with a strong defensive strategy.
Every minute every hour I use brain power
Defari is always thinking and using his brain.
For Mr. Space Shuttle Challenger I devour
Defari is unstoppable and can overcome any obstacle.
A Tower like Eiffel
Defari is strong and unwavering like the Eiffel Tower.
Bust off verses like rifles
Defari's verses come out fast and strong like gunshots.
Bust all bullets through flesh unless you're wearing a vest
Defari's verses will hit hard and hurt if you aren't prepared.
And even then I still enter
Even if you are prepared, Defari will still try to win.
The human form of a splinter
Defari is small but strong, like a splinter in your hand.
"Lock lock"
Defari repeats his phrase once more.
Likwit crew member
Defari is part of the Likwit crew.
Champion contender
Defari always has the potential to be a champion.
Holy like the month of December
Defari is important and holy, like the month of December.
The raw prototype member
Defari is the first and strongest member of the group.
It's the coming
Defari is coming to take over.
Of the bionic
Defari is becoming stronger and better.
Defari here to
Defari is present and ready.
"Lock shit down" (x3)
Defari repeats his phrase for the final time.
Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MICHAEL PERRETTA, DUANE JOHNSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
deuxpapa
produced and mixed by Evidence... pure fire !
rabbithole
damnnn !! so sick bro I didn't know tht this beat is so ill ๐คง
Haze Entertainment
It is produced by alan the chemistry..
deuxpapa
@Haze Entertainment It is literally written on the big red label in the f-in video you are watching bro.... :(((
J- EAST MUSIQ
Almost 25 years later and I still remember like it was yesterday when this one came out!!!โฆ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Defari Herut,.I..โnever loose touchโโฆ of real hip hop๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Haze Entertainment
Not true!
Mike Barela
this entire CD is fire
FK
Focused daily was all I played for like 3 months. CLASSIC ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Haze Entertainment
Not true!
Prezz Phono The Anomaly
On everything,Iโm bout to smoke,ride and listen to this on repeat. This IS underground hip hop!