They have recieved several Gospel Music Association Dove Awards throughout their career. Their first first was "Rap/Hip Hop Song" for "Alcoholic Plagiarism", from Factors of the Seven. The next year they took the same award for "They All Fall Down", from Grammatical Revolution. In 2003 The Art Of Translation won the award for "Rap/Hip Hop Album", and the following year their song "Believe" from the same album took "Rap/Hip Hop Song". They also shared in the "Special Event Album" that year, for their contribution to !Hero The Rock Opera.
Album list:
1. Mental Releases
2. Factors of the Seven
3. Grammatical Revolution in the Spirit
4. Art of Translation
5. Dichotomy A
6. Dichotomy B
7. Art of Transformation (remix album of Translation)
8. 7 (best of album)
9. Redemption
10. The Greatest Hits
11. Reiterate
12. Quarantine
I be
Grits Lyrics
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Just just in case you don't know who we be
It's the crew who represents nicely
State to state no matter what city
Can't you see it's us that's rockin' yo' world
I be, I be, I be coffee, I be, I be, I be bone
Me I run the playin' field
He be, he be, he be coffee, he be, he be, he be bone
Me I do it nicely
Me I be heir to the thrown
y'all wanna hear it? Naw y'all don't wanna hear it
You don't want coffdeezy, jump up, get up easy
Purple giant, death defiant, but I creep up on you quite
Me animator, slowly we raisin' the dead
Complicator of clause plans, schemes, scandalous, curious things
How can you hand various things?
Bicarious beings?
What?
Rollin' 'round these hills on count of countless of feels
Of raw deals I'm after the cheapest of thrills
Killin' off a slew of folk watchin' 'em all fall
But really man it's you a choke
Guelish like orathal do my best to hit yo' region
Rollin' deep like we was legion for a season
We will let be leavin'
Karma heazin' steady breathin'
Just in case you don't know who we be
It's the crew who represents nicely
State to state no matter what city
Can't you see it's us that's rockin' yo' world
I be, I be, I be coffee, I be, I be bone, I be peddy dee
(Check it out 'cuz)
He be, he be coffee, he be, he be bone, he be peddy dee
(Bonavilles)
One for the projects, two for the thugs
Three for the king pin sippin' ear drums
Over Damascus where he turned me around
Put a word in ma mouth and a sound
(Get down)
[Incomprehensible]
[Incomprehensible]
Praise God we ain't destructive no more
[Incomprehensible]
Let yo' mind take you to the end of the road
Choose to do right but chose to get blowed
Educate ya' mind to young to know code
Grits and peddy dee be squad like flip mode
Just just in case you don't know who we be
It's the crew who represents nicely
State to state no matter what city
Can't you see it's us that's rockin' yo' world
I be, I be, I be coffee, I be, I be, I be bone
Me I run the playin' field
Me I be ownin' the thrown
He be, he be, he be coffee, he be, he be, he be bone
Me I do it nicely
Me I be heir to the thrown
I'm the one they call bonifide
City boy countrified
Known for that southern fide
Bring it to you, any, however you want it, I got it
Get it and never escape, give it up slow brah
Checkin' for yo' soul brah
You stumble down the wrong road
Steppin' on the wrong toes
Now we 'bout to get it right
Stitch it up, switch it up
Peddy dee click it up
Nashville show me love
Jacksonville it's ya' boy
Sandalwood put it up
Clearin' out the smoke screen
Step into the unseen
Sober from that sticky green
Wrap it up like I still beem
Scotty what's the situation?
(The fun years of desperation)
Well let 'em know we on location ready for the confrontation
Just just in case you don't know who we be
It's the crew who represents nicely
State to state no matter what city
Can't you see it's us that's rockin' yo' world
I be, I be, I be coffee, I be, I be, I be bone
Me I run the playin' field
Me I be ownin' the thrown
He be, he be, he be coffee, he be, he be, he be bone
Me I do it nicely
Me I be heir to the thrown
Just just in case you don't know who we be
It's the crew who represents nicely
State to state no matter what city
Can't you see it's us that's rockin' yo' world
I be, I be, I be coffee, I be, I be, I be bone
Me I run the playin' field
Me I be ownin' the thrown
He be, he be, he be coffee, he be, he be, he be bone
Me I do it nicely
Me I be heir to the thrown
Just just in case you don't know who we be
It's the crew who represents nicely
State to state no matter what city
Can't you see it's us that's rockin' yo' world
I be, I be, I be coffee, I be, I be, I be bone
Me I run the playin' field
Me I be ownin' the thrown
He be, he be, he be coffee, he be, he be, he be bone
Me I do it nicely
Me I be heir to the thrown
Just
The lyrics of Grits's song "I Be" convey the confidence and pride of the group in their ability to represent themselves and their music across different states and cities. The repetition of the phrase "Just in case you don't know who we be" emphasizes their desire to be recognized and acknowledged for their talent and hard work. The use of the pronoun "me" and "he" instead of their names gives a sense of unity and collective ownership of the music and their success. The lyrics also contain references to their southern roots and attitude, with phrases like "known for that southern fide" and "city boy countrified".
The overall message of the song is one of empowerment, urging the listener to stay true to themselves and make their mark in the world. The group embraces their uniqueness and encourages others to do the same. They also touch upon the idea of leaving behind negative habits or influences and focusing on personal growth and positivity.
Overall, "I Be" is a confident and upbeat representation of Grits's musical style and message of self-empowerment.
Line by Line Meaning
Just just in case you don't know who we be
We are making sure that anyone unaware of our identity are aware of who we are
It's the crew who represents nicely
We are a group of individuals who proudly represent ourselves and our message
State to state no matter what city
Regardless of location, we make it a point to stay true to ourselves and our message
Can't you see it's us that's rockin' yo' world
We are the ones making a significant impact on your life and your world
I be, I be, I be coffee, I be, I be, I be bone
I am both lively and energizing like coffee and strong and resilient like bones
Me I run the playin' field
I am in charge and in control of the situation
Me I be ownin' the thrown
I am the one in power and authority
He be, he be, he be coffee, he be, he be, he be bone
He is both lively and energizing like coffee and strong and resilient like bones
Me I do it nicely
I execute everything flawlessly and with precision
Me I be heir to the thrown
I am next in line to take control, power, and authority
y'all wanna hear it? Naw y'all don't wanna hear it
We know that you do not want to hear us out
You don't want coffdeezy, jump up, get up easy
You do not want us to come in and take over easily
Purple giant, death defiant, but I creep up on you quite
Despite being imposing and defiant like a giant, I am still able to approach covertly and unexpectedly
Me animator, slowly we raisin' the dead
I am able to bring life and energy to even the most lifeless of things
Complicator of clause plans, schemes, scandalous, curious things
I am skilled at making complex and intricate plans involving scandalous and curious things
How can you hand various things?
How can you deal with various situations at hand?
Bicarious beings?
Do you understand how to handle individuals with two opposite personalities?
Rollin' 'round these hills on count of countless of feels
We are traversing numerous obstacles and challenges
Of raw deals I'm after the cheapest of thrills
Despite experiencing tough and unfair situations, I still aim to find cheap and easy thrills
Killin' off a slew of folk watchin' 'em all fall
I am responsible for getting rid of a lot of people, causing them to suffer
But really man it's you a choke
In reality, you are the one being choked and held back by your actions
Guelish like orathal do my best to hit yo' region
I am making all efforts to impact and influence your area
Rollin' deep like we was legion for a season
We are rolling in deep like a legion, as if we are unstoppable
We will let be leavin'
We will be making our way out shortly
Karma heazin' steady breathin'
We are maintaining calm and steady in our actions, despite possible consequences
One for the projects, two for the thugs
Two separate groups are being addressed here
Three for the king pin sippin' ear drums
The third group being addressed are those with power and influence
Over Damascus where he turned me around
I had a transformative experience in Damascus, where I was shown a different path
Put a word in ma mouth and a sound
I was given a new understanding and a new message to spread
(Get down)
This is a cue to start moving and dancing to the music
[Incomprehensible]
This line cannot be understood or discerned
Praise God we ain't destructive no more
We are praising God for our changed mindset and behavior, no longer being destructive
Let yo' mind take you to the end of the road
Allow your mind and thoughts to guide you to your ultimate destination or goal
Choose to do right but chose to get blowed
Although we choose to do what is right, we are still prone to indulging in vices and unhealthy habits
Educate ya' mind to young to know code
We must educate ourselves and expand our knowledge, even if we were not taught properly before
Grits and peddy dee be squad like flip mode
Grits and Peddy Dee are a unified team, akin to Flip Mode Squad
I'm the one they call bonifide
I am the one known as genuine, true, and trustworthy
City boy countrified
Despite my roots in the city, I have qualities and traits of a country person
Known for that southern fide
I am known for having a strong sense of southern pride
Bring it to you, any, however you want it, I got it
I am capable of providing anything you need or want, in any way that you want it
Get it and never escape, give it up slow brah
Once you receive what I am offering, it will be difficult to escape. Take it slowly
Checkin' for yo' soul brah
I am looking out for your wellbeing and the state of your mind
You stumble down the wrong road
You have made a mistake and are headed in the wrong direction
Steppin' on the wrong toes
You are offending or upsetting the wrong person
Now we 'bout to get it right
We are taking steps to correct the situation and make things right
Stitch it up, switch it up
We are going to put everything back together, but with some changes
Peddy dee click it up
My group and I are coming together as a united front
Nashville show me love
I am seeking appreciation and recognition from the people of Nashville
Jacksonville it's ya' boy
I am announcing my presence and identity in Jacksonville
Sandalwood put it up
I am calling out Sandalwood, perhaps as a shoutout or challenge
Clearin' out the smoke screen
I am eliminating the distractions and obstacles, making things clearer and more transparent
Step into the unseen
I am taking a leap of faith and stepping into the unknown
Sober from that sticky green
I am currently abstaining from drugs or alcohol
Wrap it up like I still beem
Finishing my mission still holds great importance to me
Scotty What's the situation?
Asking my colleague Scotty for an update or status report on our situation
(The fun years of desperation)
This is a parenthetical comment, possibly referencing past experiences
Well let 'em know we on location ready for the confrontation
Informing others that we are currently present and prepared for any conflict or confrontation
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: DEWAYNE PETTY, OTTO MONTGOMERY PRICE JR., STACY BERNARD JONES, TERON DAVID CARTER
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Jakeline Sosa
Ok, so why gotee records just decide to upload like a hundred videos of old music and new music and all the gotee music randomly