1) INI or full "… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 3 artists under the name of INI;
1) INI or full "connecting members (I) and you (I) with Network (N)" is a Japanese boy group under Lapone Entertainment. The group was formed with the final winners from the 2nd season of the survival show Produce 101 Japan.
The members are Kimura Masaya, Nishi Hiroto, Xu Fengfan, Tajima Shogo, Takatsuka Hiromu, Goto Takeru, Ozaki Takumi, Fujimaki Kyosuke, Sano Yudai, Ikezaki Rihito, and Matsuda Jin.
INI made their debut on November 3rd, 2021 with their album "A" which consists of the two title tracks "Rocketeer", voted by fans as the main track, and "Brighter". Also included are INI's own versions of the Produce 101 Japan songs "ONE" and "RUNWAY", as well as two new songs called "Cardio" and "KILLING PART".
2) InI is hip-hop superproducer Pete Rock's group along with Rob-O, and Pete's brother Grap Luva. InI's sole album Center of Attention was reportedly recorded in mid-90's, but got lost for several years and wasn't released until 2003. Some sources mention also Rass as a member, but as far as is known, he wasn't present when the album was recorded.
The name InI refers to Rastafarian way of saying 'I and I', meaning 'we'. The cover of the Center of Attention album shows an often seen image of Haile Selassie, who is seen as God incarnate among followers of the Rastafari movement.
3) INI is an avant-garde black metal band from Trondheim, Norway. Their debut album If Nothing Is was released in 2015.
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InI Lyrics
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Honey dip it's dope I think I'm goning stick it
Just because I'm Rob-O short for Rob Odindo
Sort of let my thoughts flow pick up a pencil
I can slash paragragh back with intstumental
Must kick bust ditz plus I'm extra gentle
Fluild on the flow tip, do it but I won't drip or slip I knew that I would rip
Simple mic test similar to God met I give my props and plus Papa Don't Take No Mess I meant stress
Saturdays and Mecca D. does his duty
Tighten up the sides, keeping me a cutie for the Jeez, Dat, the clock and my timing now
Niggas can't believe, yo Rob-O is rhymin now Props
I wrec the microphone check, and bust the "Yes, yes y'all
All the party people gurantee to be like having a ball" can stall, my nigga figures seeing us
Steppin equipped the shit [?] flex they fenning us
Writing at my best my bless my whinin sample
Sighten process my test [?] crampled
These weaker ones, cause my style is univesral
Collect my funds and plies can kick a vesre from the stamina
I used to max and now I'm planning and attack the burn and get my wrec up in the Vernon
See I'm ultimate, focus my sights of where I'll hit
Up in the hieghts on some Ol' School Mecca shit
So I step fakin' the rep, I had a euffa
Peace to the Gods to keep my shit ruffa
And the others that be fakin', brothers just be paitent til' my shit drops... Props
Now I usaully do things kinda lack of days and glee for my peoples styles steeps so unequal
Keep yourselves tingling, mind in the mood for some mingling thus respect to keep singling
Cause I'm very serious, like to do things without a fuss not a talker, just to make the girls sort a curious
Back well strictly on the D.L
Stay swell plus I give praise to the funk
As it slays down by the Soul Brother Pete Rock Grap's older brother get swept
Cause you can step with no respecting but Rob Odindo is selecting
With the hons know I hold their hand the plans to roamancer prefer to have chancer stack another stancer
In my style of hip hop I just can't stop... Props
InI's song Props is a classic hip-hop track that highlights the skills and confidence of Rob-O on the microphone. The song begins with Rob-O asking for the mic so he can demonstrate his lyrical prowess. He refers to himself as short for Rob Odindo and says he will pick up his pencil to let his thoughts flow. He expresses his willingness to slash any paragraph back with instrumental and kick bust ditz (meaning lyrics) while being extra gentle. He says he won't drip or slip and knows he is going to rip it. He gives a simple mic test and proceeds to give props to the hip-hop gods and calls himself a cool individual who keeps his schedule.
The second verse begins with Rob-O proclaiming that he wrecks the microphone check and guarantees all the party people will be having a ball. He writes at his best, saying his style is universal, and says he has an ultimate focus on where he wants to hit up in the heights on some old school Mecca shit. He says he isn't stepping fake with a rep or a euffa (meaning a coward), instead opting to give props to the gods and keep his shit ruffa. He urges others to be patient until his shit drops before concluding with his unique style of hip-hop that he just can't stop.
Line by Line Meaning
Bust it, pass me the microphone so I could get wricked
Give me the microphone so I can show off my skills
Honey dip it's dope I think I'm goning stick it
I think this is a great beat and I'm going to make a hit song with it
Just because I'm Rob-O short for Rob Odindo
My name is Rob-O, short for Rob Odindo
Sort of let my thoughts flow pick up a pencil
I write down whatever I'm thinking
I can slash paragragh back with intstumental
I can create a great rap verse to go along with any instrumental
Must kick bust ditz plus I'm extra gentle
I'm really good at rapping and I'm also very polite
Fluild on the flow tip, do it but I won't drip or slip I knew that I would rip
I'm really good at rapping and I know I won't make any mistakes while doing it
Simple mic test similar to God met I give my props and plus Papa Don't Take No Mess I meant stress
My rap skills are as good as some of the greatest rappers of all time and I give credit to those who have inspired me
But I'm a cool individual. Sit back max and let me keep my schedule
I'm a laid back person and I want to do things my own way without any interruptions
Saturdays and Mecca D. does his duty
On Saturdays, Mecca D. is doing what he needs to do
Tighten up the sides, keeping me a cutie for the Jeez, Dat, the clock and my timing now
I'm making sure that everything looks good and is in order for my performance
Niggas can't believe, yo Rob-O is rhymin now Props
People are surprised that I'm such a good rapper and are giving me props for it
I wrec the microphone check, and bust the "Yes, yes y'all
I'm owning the microphone and getting everyone hyped up
All the party people gurantee to be like having a ball" can stall, my nigga figures seeing us
Everyone is having a great time at this party and my crew is drawing attention
Steppin equipped the shit [?] flex they fenning us
I'm coming prepared and people are admiring our style
Writing at my best my bless my whinin sample
I'm writing the best lyrics that I can and I'm thankful for my talent
Sighten process my test [?] crampled
I'm testing myself by writing new lyrics and trying to improve
These weaker ones, cause my style is univesral
Other rappers can't keep up with me because my style is so unique
Collect my funds and plies can kick a vesre from the stamina
I'm making money and my stamina allows me to keep rapping with ease
I used to max and now I'm planning and attack the burn and get my wrec up in the Vernon
I used to party a lot but now I'm focused on my music and trying to make it big
See I'm ultimate, focus my sights of where I'll hit
I'm striving to be the best and I'm focusing on where I want my music to take me
Up in the hieghts on some Ol' School Mecca shit
I want to become famous and perform at big venues like Mecca used to do
So I step fakin' the rep, I had a euffa
I'm not pretending to be something I'm not, I'm being true to myself
Peace to the Gods to keep my shit ruffa
I want to give thanks to my supporters who keep me going and motivated
And the others that be fakin', brothers just be paitent til' my shit drops... Props
Don't pay attention to the fake rappers, just wait for my new music to be released
Now I usaully do things kinda lack of days and glee for my peoples styles steeps so unequal
I usually take things easy and don't care much about what others are doing with their music
Keep yourselves tingling, mind in the mood for some mingling thus respect to keep singling
Stay excited about my music and be ready to rock out at my shows
Cause I'm very serious, like to do things without a fuss not a talker, just to make the girls sort a curious
I take my music seriously and don't like to talk too much, but I do want to impress the ladies
Back well strictly on the D.L
I like to keep things on the down low
Stay swell plus I give praise to the funk
I'm doing well and I'm thankful for the good music that inspires me
As it slays down by the Soul Brother Pete Rock Grap's older brother get swept
I'm admiring the great music created by Pete Rock and Grap's older brother
Cause you can step with no respecting but Rob Odindo is selecting
Some people don't respect the art of rap, but I'm choosing to be an artist and create amazing music
With the hons know I hold their hand the plans to roamancer prefer to have chancer stack another stancer
My fans trust me and support me as I continue to improve and create new music
In my style of hip hop I just can't stop... Props
I love making hip hop music and I'm not going to stop anytime soon, thanks for the support
Contributed by Vivian H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pl3bx
Amazing song! Sad i never gave Ini a proper listen untill now, really well produced album.
@ktfp
When you look up the definition of hip hop, you'll probably see a picture of Pete Rock.
@fish7436
he has better albums than this
@ALF8892
Rob Odindo is the only rapper on this as well as Krossroads. He is so underated as well as Grap Luva who is also part of "Pete Rock and InI"
@ALF8892
@fish No hip hop album is as good as "Life I Live/Center of Attention"
@fish7436
@ALF8892 there are many albums better than center of attention
@ALF8892
@fish Yeah, Just no Hip-Hop Albums better than this.
@cassidyerickson7408
Never delete these we need these on YouTube or people will never realize what real hip hop was
@h2junkey
.....what hip hop really IS
@cassidyerickson7408
@h2junkey true brotha true