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.
Man Above
Erick Sermon Lyrics
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All this way I'm doing my thang (x2)
Verse 1:
Coming through with drama question my karma
E Double mack supreme um I got cha I'm in my land crusier pumpin' Junior
M.A.F.I.A.
I'm freshly dipped and I'm ready for the night I'm doin' the boom bang
boogie band for my niggas
No gold diggers it might resort to triggers
But a few tricks that's down for the cause, breakin' all laws, and takin'
off they drawers
Cristle flowin', Moet flowin', Don P flowin', y'all not knowin'
Huh, it's on like that and everybody's welcome
So react, bitch no diggity, Ain't No Future In my Frontin', just ask MC
Breed
Yo Jazzy bring the leaves
Hook:
I got freaks in the living room gettin' it on and they ain't leavin' till
six in the morining
Yeah, cause I'm the man above and if you're going down, um I got 'em (x2)
Verse 2:
Lookin' at my Roley it's about that time, a quarter past 9
I'm lookin' through my blind, cars start rollin' up
It's my niggas and my cousin Jah-Boogie with the goodies
And behind his ass some girls in a Wrangler
Gettin' out doin' it, I'm watchin' them persuein' it
Huh, they all come in, I give my niggas a pound
Just chill while I start the sound, now the vibe is on like butter on
popcorn (say what?)
So we gonna do it all night long, 3 hours past by, I'm off the hook
There's girls everywhere, I swear, I swear
Smoke in the atmosphere, indo on the window
Check out this light ?, on this here single, ha ha ha
I freaks the funk for my people, y'all know the sequal, technique is mad
lethal
Hook (x2)
Verse 3:
Uh, It's all good I suppose, I'm still feakin' hoes
I'm still freakin' flows, I'm Boombastic, Shaggy
My pants stay bagggy, Karl Kani down, so how's that sound?
Hey, I'm the best thing since AC, I'm gettin' money and the sex is free
Realize recognize I be the green eyed bendit in flesh, and y'all know the
rest
Hook (x4)
The song "Man Above" by Erick Sermon features a confident and boastful tone as he talks about his luxurious lifestyle and his ability to attract women. In the first verse, he introduces himself as the realist flavor and brags about his car, pumping music by Junior M.A.F.I.A. He mentions his flashy lifestyle by referencing Cristal, Moet, and Don P champagne. He also warns about the dangers of gold diggers, but mentions that he has some "tricks" who are loyal to him. The chorus continues this theme of his power and control over women, with him bragging about having "freaks in the living room getting it on," and asserting his dominance as "the man above."
Line by Line Meaning
All this way I'm doing my thang (x2)
I have been doing my own thing for a while and I will continue to do so.
Guess who? The realist flavors like mystic
I am the Erick Sermon with unmatched flavor and a mystical sound.
Coming through with drama question my karma
I always come through with energy and excitement which causes others to question if I am doing the right thing.
E Double mack supreme um I got cha I'm in my land crusier pumpin' Junior M.A.F.I.A.
I am the best and I know it while I am riding in my luxury car listening to Junior M.A.F.I.A.
I'm freshly dipped and I'm ready for the night I'm doin' the boom bang boogie band for my niggas
I am well dressed and prepared for the night while enjoying music and dancing with my friends.
No gold diggers it might resort to triggers
I do not tolerate people who only care about money, and it may result in violence.
But a few tricks that's down for the cause, breakin' all laws, and takin' off they drawers
I have some friends who are willing to do anything to support my cause, even if it means breaking the law and engaging in sexual activities.
Cristle flowin', Moet flowin', Don P flowin', y'all not knowin'
I am drinking Crystal, Moet, and Don P champagne, which many people may not be aware of.
Huh, it's on like that and everybody's welcome
Everyone is welcome to join in the party and have a good time.
So react, bitch no diggity, Ain't No Future In my Frontin', just ask MC Breed
Come on, let's party and have a good time, and if you don't believe me, ask MC Breed.
Yo Jazzy bring the leaves
Jazzy, please bring the marijuana leaves.
I got freaks in the living room gettin' it on and they ain't leavin' till six in the morning
There are people having sex in my living room, and they are not leaving until morning.
Yeah, cause I'm the man above and if you're going down, um I got 'em (x2)
I am the ruler of this party, and I have everything under control.
Lookin' at my Roley it's about that time, a quarter past 9
I am checking the time on my Rolex and it is a little after 9:15.
I'm lookin' through my blind, cars start rollin' up
I am looking through my window blinds and I see cars arriving at my party.
It's my niggas and my cousin Jah-Boogie with the goodies
My friends and my cousin Jah-Boogie have arrived with party supplies.
And behind his ass some girls in a Wrangler
There are some girls in a Jeep Wrangler following Jah-Boogie.
Gettin' out doin' it, I'm watchin' them persuein' it
The girls are getting out of the car and I am watching them pursue whatever they plan to do at the party.
Huh, they all come in, I give my niggas a pound
Everyone has arrived and I greet my friends with a fist bump.
Just chill while I start the sound, now the vibe is on like butter on popcorn (say what?)
Relax and let me start the music, and the party will be jumping like buttered popcorn popping.
So we gonna do it all night long, 3 hours past by, I'm off the hook
We will party until morning, and three hours have already passed and I am having a good time.
There's girls everywhere, I swear, I swear
There are attractive women everywhere, I am not lying.
Smoke in the atmosphere, indo on the window
There is smoke in the air from marijuana, and it is visible on the windows.
Check out this light?, on this here single, ha ha ha
Look at the way this light is shining on this record, it is funny.
I freaks the funk for my people, y'all know the sequal, technique is mad lethal
I create funky music for my fans, and they know what to expect from me. My music is powerful and deadly.
Uh, It's all good I suppose, I'm still feakin' hoes
I guess everything is okay, and I am still sleeping with women.
I'm still freakin' flows, I'm Boombastic, Shaggy
I am still making great music, and my style is similar to Shaggy's Boombastic.
My pants stay bagggy, Karl Kani down, so how's that sound?
I wear baggy pants and Karl Kani clothing, does that sound good to you?
Hey, I'm the best thing since AC, I'm gettin' money and the sex is free
I am amazing, just like air conditioning, and I am making money while also having sex for free.
Realize recognize I be the green eyed bendit in flesh, and y'all know the rest
Understand and acknowledge that I am the green-eyed bandit, and you already know how great I am.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERICK S. SERMON
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