Defari's relationship with hiphop first began in 1982 as a DJ and later evo… Read Full Bio ↴Defari's relationship with hiphop first began in 1982 as a DJ and later evolved into a new phase in 1987 when he began emceeing. 1995 marked Defari's debut on wax in the form of "Big Up", a song produced by E-Swift and featured on Immortal's Next Chapter Compilation. In 1997, Defari teamed with producer-emcee Evidence of Dilated Peoples and dropped two highly regarded singles, "Bionic b/w Change & Switch" and People's Choice b/w Bottom Line on ABB Records. Defari gained notoriety and built a reputation as an artist whose music transcended regional barriers. In May of 1998, Defari signed with Tommy Boy Records. In doing so, he became one of the first participants in the West Coast's Hiphop renaissance to in effect "graduate".

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 12” vinyl available from Defari. With ABB Records’ new initiative into the European markets, they released their first ABB Europe CD: Defari’s “LA Collexion” – a collection of all Defari’s 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 Dre’s “Chronic 2001” album and touring the world on the “Up In Smoke Tour” with Dre & Eminem. With fans around the world screaming for Defari to face them one to one in shows – 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 “Odds & Evens” 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 “Spell My Name” gave fuel to fire for his European management. This has resulted in a 300% increase in Defari’s press, radio and TV coverage (including a special feature documentary about Defari on VIVA TV’s “Mixery Raw Deluxe” show during May 2004)… and ultimately his touring capabilities as a solo artist.

Yes Indeed
Defari Lyrics

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Talking:
E: Hey Defari, what's goin' down man?
D: Hey yo what's up E-Swift
E: Ah man, nuttin' much, i'm just sittin' here chillin' man
sippin on somethin', tryin' to figure out why the fuck
everybody in hip-hop is so confused these days, man
D: Man, brothers walkin' around confused cuz' they get so many
confusing images

E: I know man, they don't know which way to take this music, man
they forgot the real purpose of this shit, man, we about
to let them know, right now

The amount of time it takes me to write a hundred rhymes
Be about the amount it takes you to count a thousand dimes
It's all a hundred, like hundred yards i'm scorin'
Like hundred dollar bills that I chill for cool storin'
Or storage, mad niggas rhymes straight be pourage
Straight soup, we be that protein that get up in yo' splein
Uh, make you clench ya' teeth
Hard work pays in many ways, seven days a week
Hard beats, E-Swift magnifique for the streets
And Defari Herut, true lyrically complete
This (singing) perfect combination
Firmly holdin' down firm ground for future generations
Quick to lace 'em, these super-heavyweights
And just when you think that it's over we regenerate
Like gamma, from ninja scroll, we everywhere like cable
Steady watch these card table emcees fold

Yes indeed, hip-hop has changed through the century
Yet still I remain a true Likwit emcee
And now you wonder why most definately
*scratches* i'm keepin it hardcore for the hardcore
(Repeat)

The skills I posess are never less than real
My thoughts are concrete, plus hard like steel
My niggas know how I feels (what?)
Yo, I was born to rotate and get juggled on Technic wheels
They say hold it down 'fari, hold it down
I say "Don't worry baby, I'm ready for another round"
Whether it's a rhyme, or whether it's a drink
Me and the mic go together like paper and ink, in perfect sync
With every raw-deal beat
A lot of niggas run a couple laps, i'm runnin' track meets
The fighter pilot, put the mic to the test
I walk the streets without a bodyguard or bulletproof vest

No stress indeed hip-hop has changed through the century
Yet still I remain a true Likwit emcee
And now you wonder why most definately
*scratches* i'm keepin' it hardcore for the hardcore
(Repeat)

E: That's exactly what i'm talkin' about man,
know what i'm sayin',real lyrics, real beats
man, shit's raw from the streets, shit that got us here today
is gonna' get us over tomorrow, man,
man you gotta kick some more shit, man fuck that
D: It ain't over

Ay yo, quench ya thirst with this lyrical burst
In the form of a verse i'll rehearse
Somebody get a nurse, for this wack emcee, got bad injuries
Fuckin' with the D-to the-E-F-A-da-R-Iced
rimmy-type star be at the bar
I recollect, then I French connect with Grand Moniar
Or Moniet, this nigga Herut from LA
City of the Golden State, land of the sunny days
Too many niggas actin' funny ways
Money plays a big part when suddenly mixed with jumpin' change
They rearrange they whole immagery, they chemistry
Photography, they movie-make type, auto-biography
Hey yo i'm not impressed or startled
I roll with the black John McClane and blast full throttle
With a bottle of Hen I worldwind
Defari in this with fitness until the very end
And even then i'll begin again
A lyrical tri-athlete here to shine through the millenium

Yes indeed, hip-hop has changed through the century
Yet still I remain a true Likwit emcee
And now you wonder why most definately
*scratches* i'm keepin' it hardcore for the hardcore
(Repeat 3x)

*scratches mixed with chorus till fade*

Overall Meaning

The song "Yes Indeed" by Defari is a tribute to the true purpose and essence of hip-hop. The opening dialogue between Defari and E-Swift reveals their frustration with the confusion in the hip-hop industry and a lack of direction in the music. The lyrics are a proclamation of Defari's loyalty to the hip-hop culture and his skills as an emcee, with a focus on realness and authenticity.

Defari's lyrics are filled with references to money, hard work, and dedication to hip-hop. He compares the time it takes him to write a hundred rhymes to the amount of time it takes to count a thousand dimes. He also talks about the importance of hard work and the rewards it brings in many different ways. E-Swift's beats provide a heavy, raw sound that reinforces the message of the lyrics.

At the end of the song, Defari boasts about his abilities as an emcee and his dedication to the culture. He talks about his lyrical tri-athlete abilities and his commitment to shining through the millennium. The repeated chorus of "Yes indeed, hip-hop has changed through the century, yet still I remain a true Likwit emcee" reinforces Defari's loyalty to the realness of hip-hop and reminds us of the enduring power of the music.

Overall, "Yes Indeed" is a powerful statement of Defari's commitment to the true essence of hip-hop. His lyrics are filled with references to his dedication, hard work, and authenticity, while E-Swift's beats provide a heavy, raw sound that reinforces the message of the lyrics. The song is a call to action for all true hip-hop heads to remember the real purpose of hip-hop and stay loyal to the culture.

Line by Line Meaning

The amount of time it takes me to write a hundred rhymes Be about the amount it takes you to count a thousand dimes
It takes me less time to write one hundred bars than it takes you to count a thousand dimes.

It's all a hundred, like hundred yards i'm scorin' Like hundred dollar bills that I chill for cool storin'
I'm scoring big, like a one hundred yard run, and I'm cool, like when I stash hundred dollar bills for later.

Or storage, mad niggas rhymes straight be pourage Straight soup, we be that protein that get up in yo' splein
Other rappers' rhymes are like soup that's too thin, but my rhymes are where the real nutrients are.

Uh, make you clench ya' teeth Hard work pays in many ways, seven days a week
My rhymes are so hard they'll make you grit your teeth, and I work hard every day to make sure I succeed.

Hard beats, E-Swift magnifique for the streets And Defari Herut, true lyrically complete
E-Swift's beats are amazing for the streets, and I'm a complete, talented lyricist.

This (singing) perfect combination Firmly holdin' down firm ground for future generations
Our combination of beats and lyrics is perfect and we're keeping it real for future generations of hip-hop.

Quick to lace 'em, these super-heavyweights And just when you think that it's over we regenerate
We're quick to destroy other rappers with our heavy rhymes, and just when you think we're done, we come back even stronger.

Like gamma, from ninja scroll, we everywhere like cable Steady watch these card table emcees fold
Like the character Gamma from Ninja Scroll, we're omnipresent and we're defeating these weak emcees.

The skills I posess are never less than real My thoughts are concrete, plus hard like steel
I consistently possess genuine skills, and my thoughts and rhymes are unbreakable and unwavering.

My niggas know how I feels (what?) Yo, I was born to rotate and get juggled on Technic wheels
My friends know my thoughts and feelings, and I was born to entertain crowds and get the party started with my DJ skills.

They say hold it down 'fari, hold it down I say "Don't worry baby, I'm ready for another round"
They want me to stay grounded, but I'm not worried because I'm always ready for another round of rhymes.

Whether it's a rhyme, or whether it's a drink Me and the mic go together like paper and ink, in perfect sync
Me and the microphone are a perfect match, like paper and ink, and my lyrics and delivery are always in sync.

With every raw-deal beat A lot of niggas run a couple laps, i'm runnin' track meets
I always deliver with hard beats, while other rappers just try to coast, but I'm always running track meets.

The fighter pilot, put the mic to the test I walk the streets without a bodyguard or bulletproof vest
I'm always testing my skills on the mic, and I'm confident enough to walk the streets without any protection.

Ay yo, quench ya thirst with this lyrical burst In the form of a verse i'll rehearse
Quench your thirst with my amazing rhymes, delivered in the form of a rehearsed verse.

Somebody get a nurse, for this wack emcee, got bad injuries Fuckin' with the D-to the-E-F-A-da-R-Iced
This wack emcee needs medical attention because they got hurt messing with me, Defari Herut.

rimmy-type star be at the bar I recollect, then I French connect with Grand Moniar Or Moniet, this nigga Herut from LA City of the Golden State, land of the sunny days
I'm a superstar hanging out at the bar, and I'm reminiscing about my French connection with Grand Moniar or Moniet, while I represent LA, the city of LA, the Golden State, and sunny days.

Too many niggas actin' funny ways Money plays a big part when suddenly mixed with jumpin' change
Too many rappers act fake when they get money, and when it's suddenly mixed with pressure, they change quickly.

They rearrange they whole immagery, they chemistry Photography, they movie-make type, auto-biography
They change their whole image and personality, their chemistry, their photography, and even the way they present themselves in their biographies.

Hey yo i'm not impressed or startled I roll with the black John McClane and blast full throttle
I'm never impressed or startled, and I'm always ready to roll with my crew and blast full throttle like the character John McClane in Die Hard.

With a bottle of Hen I worldwind Defari in this with fitness until the very end And even then i'll begin again A lyrical tri-athlete here to shine through the millenium
With a bottle of Hennessy, I'm unstoppable and I'll keep going until the very end. Even after I retire, I'll come back even stronger. I'm a strong rhyming force, here to shine through the millennium.

Yes indeed, hip-hop has changed through the century Yet still I remain a true Likwit emcee And now you wonder why most definately *scratches* i'm keepin' it hardcore for the hardcore
Hip-hop has changed over the years, but I'm still a true emcee from the Likwit crew. And now you see why I'm keeping it hardcore for the real hip-hop fans.

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