Erick Sermon is an American rapper and producer. He also goes by the names … Read Full Bio ↴Erick Sermon is an American rapper and producer. He also goes by the names "E-Double" and "The Green Eyed Bandit".

Sermon is best known as one half of the late-1980s/1990s hip-hop group EPMD. He began recording solo albums for Def Jam in 1993.
In 1997, he rejoined EPMD. The following year, Sermon, Keith Murray and Redman recorded a cover version of "Rapper's Delight" by The Sugarhill Gang, the first hit hip-hop record. EPMD disbanded a second time in 1998. In 2000, Sermon moved over to J Records, and released the album Music the following year. The title track (a Top 40 pop hit that also made it to #2 on the R&B music charts), featured guest vocals from late soul music legend Marvin Gaye, culled from unreleased recordings which Sermon reportedly found in a small record shop in London. React was released in 2002.
In 2003, J Records dropped Erick Sermon due to poor record sales. However, he still went on to establish his Def Squad imprint with Motown Records. At this time, he recorded an album, Chilltown, N.Y., which was released a year later in 2004. The album was powered by the single "Feel It" (which contained a sample of Reggae/R&B Singer Sean Paul), a song which became a moderate success in the United States. In an interview, he stated that he was going to step aside and try to get upcoming artists in the spotlight.
However, Sermon hasn't stopped doing music altogether, as he has produced the song "Goldmine" on Busta Rhymes' album, The Big Bang in 2006. Very soon after, Sermon recorded "Don't Make No Sense" with Def Squad.

Sermon joined up again for a special EPMD worldwide tour in 2006, were he was being held company by Keith Murray among others.

Feel Me Baby
Erick Sermon Lyrics

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(Khari Santiago)
E, niggas thinkin something sweet this year
Let them niggas sleep, we'll creep, they'll keep clear
Let these little rapper cats get outta control
There'll be so many left and right blows and elbows
They'll just fold, some call Khari a UFO
Unidentified Fly Object outta the projects
No gold chain, just cold brain and yo' pain

The Bronx run through my vein, the four train
Foot deep in yo' ass, that's the code name
Wit no shame I sabotage the whole game
Wow, and what you got left
Bout five or six emcees in the Squad of Def
Whoa, E and P fooled y'all niggas
Cuz it's in your crock, flock *Business is Unfinished*
Circus ass nigga, worthless ass nigga
It's curtains wack nigga it's bout to go down

HOOK:
There's some hungry niggas over here
Feel Me Baby
We bring the ruck every year
Feel Me Baby
Y'all niggas wants the hot shit
Feel Me Baby
Yo I'm in the house now y'all
Feel Me Baby

(Onasis)
Yo, I grab the mic with Kelly, Rocklands
Boogie down like Chris and start a rockin
The kidnapping style, take the beat for ransom
Ask for a car, some cash, and a mansion
Yeah, you doubt that and I reroute your rap
To ease the "Real Deal Holyfield's" imposter
I make it hard for everybody on your roster
Step to me, glock nine'll stop ya
I love the fame, rap insane
When I come out the block get hot like Lil Wayne
Some cats in awe, amazed by somethin they never seen before
I'm Erick Sermon, uh, go half on it, yeah
I'm more extravagant
Brand new automobile wit darker tint
Sure it's brand new you can tell by the scent
Gettin worse, when the air blow from the vent
Erick, he aint shit, *I'll Be Dat*
Cat, chain hangin down to my kneecap
Yo, I'm like a superhero in rap
Who be that, Zorro, I mark a E in your back, uh

HOOK:
I'm the man now for real
Feel Me Baby
Understand that you heard
Feel Me Baby
Def Squad 2000
Feel Me Baby
Next up, it's the Philly nigga over here
Feel Me Baby

(Sy Scott)
Sy blaze all guests makin it heated like August in Augusta
Packin like paxson in a pac ten crusher like bonecrusher
Benjamins for no benjamins been jammin dependin jam in
On any reggie hand is off like lamb skin
For half a man I slice a whole man into a half a man again
When I owe I still collect
When I call it's always collect
A cool lecture wreck your sector
Set for to select raw, rip through they vest like raptor
For the records they recall
For real, for real like stop playin
Stop playin like naw don't believe what he's sayin
Get cut off like extra pounds on boxes at the way in
Kill that like gay men relatin to straight men
Untouchable like Made Men
Made Men (this faggot motherfucker is mumbling)
wages the war wage in like who
It comes to the shit I'm like who
In the battle you're like who, like who, achoo
Tell Ox not to show what not to do
Lord they know not what they do, but they know what not to do

The idea, ideal, niggas have no idea how I deal through rhyme skill
What, aint no more to it, keep it movin

Overall Meaning

In the song "Feel Me Baby" by Erick Sermon, the verses are performed by Khari Santiago, Onasis, and Sy Scott, and the hook is performed by Erick Sermon himself. The lyrics are about how these rappers are better than their peers who are not up to their standards. In the first verse, Santiago talks about how he is a UFO and how he sabotages the whole game without any guilt. In the second verse, Onasis declares himself as an eminent rapper and also mentions how he can take the beat for ransom. Finally, in the last verse, Sy Scott talks about how he is untouchable and no one can beat his rhyme skills. The lyrics have a vibe of self-assurance and confidence in their abilities to take on anyone who tries to challenge their status.

The chorus repeats the phrase "Feel Me Baby" which reiterates the idea that the rappers are confident in what they're doing, and the phrase "We bring the ruck every year" emphasizes their consistency in providing quality music.

Line by Line Meaning

E, niggas thinkin something sweet this year
Erick Sermon is warning that some people are underestimating him and his crew this year.

Let them niggas sleep, we'll creep, they'll keep clear
Erick Sermon and his crew will make their moves stealthily and cause others to stay away.

Let these little rapper cats get outta control
Erick Sermon will allow other inexperienced rappers to get big-headed and then show them their place.

There'll be so many left and right blows and elbows
Erick Sermon and his crew will beat down their opponents with skillful moves and precision.

They'll just fold, some call Khari a UFO
Their opponents will submit easily to Erick Sermon's crew's superior skills. Some people call Khari Santiago a unique, unpredictable force.

Unidentified Fly Object outta the projects
Some people see Khari Santiago as an enigma that comes from disadvantaged areas.

No gold chain, just cold brain and yo' pain
Khari Santiago has no flashy jewelry, just a calculated intellect and the ability to cause pain.

The Bronx run through my vein, the four train
Khari Santiago is proud to represent the Bronx, specifically the four train line.

Foot deep in yo' ass, that's the code name
Khari Santiago's signature move is to physically beat down opponents. It's his code name because it strikes fear in others.

Wit no shame I sabotage the whole game
Erick Sermon has no qualms about destroying the competition's entire operation.

Wow, and what you got left
Erick Sermon is surprised at how few other rappers are left standing after he and his crew take them down.

Bout five or six emcees in the Squad of Def
Only a handful of rappers are left in Erick Sermon's Def Squad after defeating many opponents.

Whoa, E and P fooled y'all niggas
Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith (EPMD) tricked everyone and still have the upper hand against their competition.

Cuz it's in your crock, flock *Business is Unfinished*
Erick Sermon has a plan in motion and the competition is unaware because the information is concealed (in their crock). Business is unfinished, meaning Erick Sermon still has more to do to win.

Circus ass nigga, worthless ass nigga
Erick Sermon calls his opponents names to show their lack of worth compared to him.

It's curtains wack nigga it's bout to go down
Erick Sermon says it's the end for the weakest rappers because a showdown is imminent.

There's some hungry niggas over here
Erick Sermon's crew is full of ambition and ready for success.

Feel Me Baby
This is a casual slang phrase that means 'understand what I'm saying to you.'

We bring the ruck every year
Erick Sermon's crew causes chaos every year and this year will be no different.

Y'all niggas wants the hot shit
Erick Sermon's competition wants to be successful but they don't have what it takes.

Yo I'm in the house now y'all
Erick Sermon lets everyone know he's here and ready to compete.

I'm the man now for real
Onasis (aka Sy Scott) announces he is a top competitor and leader.

Understand that you heard
Onasis wants listeners to comprehend his message.

Def Squad 2000
Onasis is part of Erick Sermon's Def Squad in the year 2000.

Next up, it's the Philly nigga over here
Another rapper (from Philadelphia) is ready to compete after Onasis.

Sy blaze all guests makin it heated like August in Augusta
Onasis's performances are fiery and cause excitement, like the hot month of August in the city of Augusta.

Packin like paxson in a pac ten crusher like bonecrusher
Onasis represents great basketball player John Paxson and is crushing the competition similarly to boxer John 'Bonecrusher' Smith.

Benjamins for no benjamins been jammin dependin jam in
Onasis makes a pun about money (Benjamins) to say he's working hard regardless of whether he's paid or not, and he succeeds depending on how he approaches the performance.

On any reggie hand is off like lamb skin
Onasis is quick to react and attack like taking off lamb fur.

For half a man I slice a whole man into a half a man again
Onasis is so skillful he can defeat a powerful man with only half his strength.

When I owe I still collect
Onasis still succeeds despite owing debts or having other obligations.

When I call it's always collect
People pick up when Onasis, a respected rapper, calls them or contact him in return.

A cool lecture wreck your sector
Onasis has a composed demeanor but can cause destruction in an entire area.

Set for to select raw, rip through they vest like raptor
Onasis is ready to choose the best and take them down fast, like a bird of prey breaking through armor.

For the records they recall
People remember Onasis's successes.

For real, for real like stop playin
Onasis is not joking when he says he is talented and a force to be reckoned with.

Stop playin like naw don't believe what he's sayin
Onasis is determined that people listen to him and have no doubts about his success.

Get cut off like extra pounds on boxes at the way in
Onasis will eliminate people like unnecessary weight at a weigh-in for a fight.

Kill that like gay men relatin to straight men
Onasis will destroy the competition as quickly and easily as a gay man would in a relationship with a straight man.

Untouchable like Made Men
Onasis thinks of himself and his crew as untouchable, like powerful, successful mafia members.

Made Men (this faggot motherfucker is mumbling)
Onasis disses the competition and particularly insults one person for being incapable of rapping.

wages the war wage in like who
Onasis will continue to fight like someone fully invested in battles, like he's asking who else is present.

It comes to the shit I'm like who
Onasis is the best when it comes to his rapping skills and defeating the competition.

In the battle you're like who, like who, achoo
Onasis makes his opponents sneeze (with weak rhymes) and looks down on them during verbal battles.

Tell Ox not to show what not to do
Onasis suggests others learn from his superior skills and avoid showing routines that are easy to copy.

Lord they know not what they do, but they know what not to do
Onasis thinks others are ignorant with their actions but they're wise to not mess with him and his crew.

The idea, ideal, niggas have no idea how I deal through rhyme skill
Onasis's rhyming is so impressive others don't know how he does it.

What, aint no more to it, keep it movin
Onasis is concluding his statement in a simple manner and instructing others to keep going.

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