All for One
Funkmaster Flex Lyrics


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Verse One: Grand Puba

I hit a beat and swing a note as if my name was David Ruffin
Quick to toast an MC just like an english muffin
Don't worry about a thing cause the Puba's never bluffin
I gets headaches from the wack, so then I take a Bufferin and I max
I wait until the opportune time and then I tax
But should I max?
Now they say sinning is for sinners so I guess I'm not a sinner
Beginnings is for beginners so I guess I'm no beginner
This is how I spark it, with money in my pocket
When it comes to having pressure I gets hard as a rocket
MC Grand Pu, coming through all the residue
The songs remain classics, dating back to the Babalu
My boys I call em hot, the phones all of them jock
And I can think of many episodes I swung in Lincoln Park
No I'm not a phony and I got a tenderoni
Love the way she is -- not too fat, not too bony
Don't drink Sanka, won't sink like a tanker
Knock the boots of a skirt in Casablanca and I thank her
Some rappers stink, like Englebert Humperdink
Better yet Dick Caveat, I got a bad habit
Similar to the girl, on She's Gotta Have It
I think with the brain and whip behind the zipper
I'm living kinda good similar to Jack Tripper
A landlord named Roper did a show at the Copa
When I finish with this, I'll be paid like Oprah
So if honey wants to act fly
I'll just play like god and I'm [bangin bye bye]
Stick out your thumb and hips
Cause you've been cut off like a lightswitch
See I'm programmed to slam with the summer, spring, and fall
Before I do a show I get some kicks out the mall
Then I get my gear and I give Trev a call
Cause he works in the barbershop, right behind the mall
Other rappers tried to rob me but you know they got did
To put it blunt, honey I smoked the kids
So hookers back off break North here comes the regulator
Cause you doesn't find none greater

Verse Two: Derek X (now Sadat X)

On file is a style that's why you caught a clip
My suitcases is packed and I'm going on a trip to Mic-a-delphia
I go for self and still be slamming
The school bell is ringing and I caught somebody cramming
for the test, oh yes, my study guide was thick
I cut you with my verbal didn't hurt you just a nick
off your face don't play possum
watch me and I'll blossom like a rose
And get some new clothes and a fresh fade from Rob
Jump on the phone and dial the Now Rule Mob
Now come one, come all, we about to get hectic
If my crew don't get in, then the x makes an exit
to the rear, I'm outta here, don't front on my brothers
I take care of them before I take care of others
Now wood bats is doomed in the ninties it's aluminum
Step to the stage with a mic and I'm doing him something awful
I'm a citizen and I'm lawful
I go to hunt another fall, rip the policemen's ball
I got the power to make a car stall
I guess I'm great, from blackness, and when the crowd slackens
I stop drinking, and then I start thinking
About days in the past when Derek X was last
but now I'm on the top damn news travels fast
'cause I'm like that! They can't see this
Read my book, it contains many pieces of verses
I took the time to delete all the curses
So moms reach deep in your purses
And buy me take me home and try me and do me well

Verse Three: Lord Jamar

Well, while I reign rhymes pour
You suck it up like a straw and jump on the dancefloor
Cause every time I step in a jam
I make like a door and slam
But then girls try to turn my knob cause I'm a hearthrob
I guess it's just a hazard that comes with the job
Cause everytime I rock a rhyme that shows Jamar is intellectual
Girls want to get sexual
Well I guess I have to cope with being so dope
You want to be me, but can't see me with a telescope
You seek and search but still you can't find
You're weak and it hurts to be deaf dumb and blind
A supreme mind, will take you out of your paralysis
I grip the mic so tight I get callouses
And your analysis, is that the Lord
Rips rhymes into shape with a mic cord
I do it good cause I'm a postive black man
Eating up suckers as if I was Pac Man
Not a Dapper Dan fan I stay casual
To rock like the J it comes gradual
You got to know the ledge of wise and dumb
And understand your culture of freedom
Power equally with the Gods
so you can build and form your cipher
All your life you must teach true
Of the true and living God, not a mystery spook




And when you do that, pursue that goal
which made the student enroll, and only then you'll prosper

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "All for One" by Funkmaster Flex featuring Grand Puba, Derek X (now Sadat X), and Lord Jamar are a perfect encapsulation of the classic late 80s/early 90s hip hop sound. It’s a lively, energetic, and witty track that features clever wordplay from all three rappers.


In the first verse, Grand Puba speaks to his confidence and skill as an MC, referencing his ability to "toast an MC just like an English muffin." He also emphasizes his experience, noting that his "songs remain classics, dating back to the Babalu." Puba shows that he is a lyricist to be reckoned with as he weaves together fun and playful rhymes that show off his clever wordplay.


Derek X, now known as Sadat X, comes in on the second verse, adding his own unique and energetic flow to the track. Sadat X raps about his own prowess as an MC and how he’s able to "cut you with my verbal didn't hurt you just a nick." He also nods to his own success, saying he's now "on the top damn news travels fast." With clever lines about his journey and skill, this verse offers an interesting contrast to Grand Puba’s verse.


Lord Jamar closes out the track with his verse, showcasing his positive, uplifting worldview. Jamar raps about the importance of embracing your identity and culture, urging listeners to "understand your culture of freedom." He encourages listeners to seek knowledge and wisdom, "pursue that goal, which made the student enroll, and only then you'll prosper." In the end, the track is a perfect example of the lyrical diversity of the time, showcasing different perspectives and worldviews in a fun and engaging way.


Line by Line Meaning

I hit a beat and swing a note as if my name was David Ruffin
I handle the tempo and melody of the song as if I'm a legendary singer.


Quick to toast an MC just like an english muffin
I effortlessly defeat an MC in a battle.


Don't worry about a thing cause the Puba's never bluffin
I'm always serious in my raps and never lie.


I gets headaches from the wack, so then I take a Bufferin and I max
Bad raps give me headaches, so I use medication and focus on the best raps.


I wait until the opportune time and then I tax
I wait for the right time to get what I deserve.


Now they say sinning is for sinners so I guess I'm not a sinner Beginnings is for beginners so I guess I'm no beginner
I'm not a sinner but a starter on my way to greatness.


This is how I spark it, with money in my pocket When it comes to having pressure I gets hard as a rocket
I get my inspiration from wealth, and I deliver raps under pressure.


MC Grand Pu, coming through all the residue
I emerge successful despite the obstacles on my way.


The songs remain classics, dating back to the Babalu
My songs always remain timeless even to the past generations.


My boys I call em hot, the phones all of them jock
I have a group of talented rappers always ready to shine.


And I can think of many episodes I swung in Lincoln Park
I have been to various notable music performances, including Lincoln Park.


No I'm not a phony and I got a tenderoni Love the way she is -- not too fat, not too bony
I'm not fake, and I like someone who's not too skinny or too fat.


Don't drink Sanka, won't sink like a tanker Knock the boots of a skirt in Casablanca and I thank her
I don't drink bad coffee, and I appreciate a woman after engaging her in sexual activity.


Some rappers stink, like Englebert Humperdink Better yet Dick Caveat, I got a bad habit
Other rappers are terrible, and I have a habit of being better than them.


Similar to the girl, on She's Gotta Have It I think with the brain and whip behind the zipper
I'm like the character in the movie 'She's Gotta Have It,' I use my mind and body to succeed.


I'm living kinda good similar to Jack Tripper
I'm doing well, just like Jack Tripper in the TV show 'Three's Company.'


A landlord named Roper did a show at the Copa When I finish with this, I'll be paid like Oprah
A famous landlord performed in a prestigious venue, and I'm going to be as rich as Oprah after this performance.


So if honey wants to act fly I'll just play like god and I'm [bangin bye bye]
If a woman is acting difficult, I'll just act like a god and leave without any issues.


Stick out your thumb and hips Cause you've been cut off like a lightswitch
You lost your chance just like a light switch being turned off.


See I'm programmed to slam with the summer, spring, and fall Before I do a show I get some kicks out the mall
I'm always ready to perform great raps that resonate with any season, but always go shopping before shows.


Then I get my gear and I give Trev a call Cause he works in the barbershop, right behind the mall
I call my barber before the show, and he works near the mall.


Other rappers tried to rob me but you know they got did To put it blunt, honey I smoked the kids
Other rappers tried to compete against me, but I defeated them all.


Well, while I reign rhymes pour You suck it up like a straw and jump on the dancefloor
While I'm performing, people are attracted and quickly begin dancing.


Cause every time I step in a jam I make like a door and slam
Whenever I start performing, I quickly take over and make an impact.


But then girls try to turn my knob cause I'm a hearthrob I guess it's just a hazard that comes with the job
Girls find me attractive and try to hit on me, but it's part of the hazards of being a famous rapper.


Cause every time I rock a rhyme that shows Jamar is intellectual Girls want to get sexual
Whenever I deliver a great rap, girls are turned on because of my intellect.


You seek and search but still you can't find You're weak and it hurts to be deaf dumb and blind
You keep looking for something, but can't find it, and your lack of knowledge flusters you.


A supreme mind, will take you out of your paralysis I grip the mic so tight I get callouses
A great mind can help you get out of a rut, and I perform passionately that I end up having blisters from gripping the mic tightly.


And when you do that, pursue that goal which made the student enroll, and only then you'll prosper
When you pursue your passion that inspired you to undertake your studies, then you'll prosper.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CRAIG BAZILE, D. DIXON, E. ESPRADRON, T. HERRERA, P. MILLER

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Atari7800 atari

My personal DJ Top 10
1 Kid Capri (One of the best party DJs ever and a Mix Tape King)
2 DJ Screw (Mix Tape King- 1,000s of mix tapes. He was his Own Radio Station. Tons of Great Mix Tapes. June 27th was the best Hip Hop Mixtape of 1996)
3 DJ Grandmaster Flowers (Nobody would be doing if it wasnt for him. First one to blend records. Arguably the Father of Hip Hop. Mixologist. DJ'd for James Brown in 68')
4 DJ Premier (One of the best producers of all time and a Mix Tape King)
5 DJ Ron G (Mix Tape King- Tons of Classic R&B Blend tapes. One of the only to get 2 Pac on a Mix Tape)
6 DJ Jelly (No2 South DJ after DJ Screw. Blend Mix Tape King. 1,000s of mix tapes)
7 DJ Jazzy Jeff ( Arguably the most talented on the tables, great producer and a few classic mix tapes)
8 DJ Michael Watts (Swisha House Mixes were a huge deal in Texas Louisiana. Watts is a Mix Tape King. Classic Freestyles too)
9 DJ Funk Master Flex (Arguably the best radio dj, great party dj, a few classic mix tapes, classic freestyles, love the fact he was still mixing vinyl even when Serato had got popular.)
10 DJ Ol G Ron C - Swisha House Mix Tape King. Tons of tapes. His Fu** Action series was a huge hit in Texas Louisiana.



All comments from YouTube:

ed1476

In 92 at the age of 15 I immigrated from the DR πŸ‡©πŸ‡΄ to NYC and since that year I became a 90s hip hop lover πŸ˜‚ I’m 44 now, it’s crazy how 90s hip hop has been part of my life for almost 30 years. At the moment at a US military base in Iraq and still listening to Hot97. πŸ‡©πŸ‡΄πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Mesye StrongArm Hnz

Still bumping this πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ in 2023 πŸ’£πŸ’£πŸ’£πŸ’£

coderedtonio

Rocking with this in New York on June 9th 2020 when NYC just started to open back up after the Covid-19 pandemic 🍻🍻🚨🚨πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

Careyy Price

Wow this is straight πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

Dj Vick nice mancave

I love when funk flex mix 90's hip hop

Darien Deloatch

FLEX THE MAN!!!! πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

Kalonji Rivers

I remember 1993 was THE year , I was 14 during that time ,when I tuned into Funk Flex on a regular basis-I mean, every Friday and Saturday night, and sometimes I would stock up on blank tapes and start recording the whole show. 😁 My only gripe about Flex is-why in the hell does he never, ever go fast on the turntables the way the underground DJ cats do back then?πŸ€”

Joe

hot 97 stayed on my radio station... 107.5 and 98.7 were good for the r&b fix.

Tee Rock

Because he can't. He can barely scratch at ANY tempo.

King Sitty Studios

Flex in his prime, reminds me of being in traffic on the belt pkwy headed to BK!!!!!!!

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