When he was held by Washington, D.C., police regarding the murder of a drug dealer in 1987 ("Murder, Drugs, and the Rap Star" read a Washington Post headline), it gave him an even greater notoriety (he was never charged with the murder). Declaring war on D.C.'s go-go scene and loudly criticizing Run-D.M.C. (then the ruling New York hip-hop outfit), Just-Ice set a pattern for many a future hip-hop feud. Little could halt Just-Ice's ascension to hip hop stardom, though the departure of Mantronik from Sleeping Bag was a bad omen. KRS-One stepped in to produce 1987's Kool & Deadly, an album that swapped Mantronik's hi-tech skills for raw, elemental beats and rhymes. The British and New York public that had so enthusiastically embraced Back to the Old School were indifferent about this one, and 1989's The Desolate One (with KRS-One back in the producer's seat) was no great improvement. By 1990, both Just-Ice and Sleeping Bag appeared to be quickly fading as a new generation of MCs and labels overtook them. He continued to release albums at intervals across the 1990s, but they were on tiny independent labels, although one, 1993's Gun Talk, had major-label distribution and had five of the album's 10 cuts produced by Kurtis Mantronik; and were rarely noticed. Just-Ice was a member of hip-hop super session, the Stop the Violence Movement, which released one single ("Self Destruction") in 1990.
Little Bad Johnny
Just-Ice Lyrics
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I keep it real sexy yeah
I'm just getting started I had to come from the bottom regardless
I ain't a regular degular you the debitor I am the creditor
I was fed so I never was starving I am so charming my energy's rather alarming
This is the warning it come from a different space
My presence my natural grace my confidence can't be replaced
I know bitches can't stand me I be deep in ctlanta
Black Hollywood fantasy I had to grow up to retain my sanctity
I'm a better me for the sake of Humanity I'm on my winning streak
I'm a keep going the pressure don't mess with me
I keep it keep sexy
I'm bad with a little attitude oooh
Bad with a little attitude oooh
Bad bad with a little attitude oooh
I keep it keep sexy
I'm bad with a little attitude oooh
Bad with a little attitude oooh
Bad bad with a little attitude oooh
I'm too fine to be going thru the petty shit
Never been the one to act Like a petty bitch
I walk how I talk I been bossin
But I also been taking precautions
My confidence giving me options
I got rid of all my presumptions I got rid of the toxins
I can look good I know Ima prosper
I got hope like a pastor my inner beauty
Gone get me there faster I'm my own master
You get in my way it's gonna be a disaster
You know I'm good I'm always sweet
Don't worry about me I'm in lead
I'm got the code you can't cheat
I'm in the front you back seat mission complete
I keep it keep sexy
I'm bad with a little attitude oooh
Bad with a little attitude oooh
Bad bad with a little attitude oooh
I keep it keep sexy
I'm bad with a little attitude oooh
Bad with a little attitude oooh
Bad bad with a little attitude oooh
c-T-T-I-T-U-D-E
I gotta a attitude
But I'm still a lady
Now Ooooh
Watch how they all go crazy
Watch how they all go crazy
Now Ooooh
Watch how they all go crazy
Watch how they all go crazy
I keep it keep sexy
I'm bad with a little attitude oooh
Bad with a little attitude oooh
Bad bad with a little attitude oooh
I keep it keep sexy
I'm bad with a little attitude oooh
Bad with a little attitude oooh
Bad bad with a little attitude oooh
I keep it keep sexy
I'm bad with a little attitude oooh
Bad with a little attitude oooh
Bad bad with a little attitude oooh
I keep it keep sexy
I'm bad with a little attitude oooh
Bad with a little attitude oooh
Bad bad with a little attitude oooh
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The lyrics to Just-Ice's song "Little Bad Johnny" portray a sense of confidence, empowerment, and self-assuredness. The song expresses a determination to rise above obstacles and prove oneself. The opening lines, "I keep it real sexy, I keep it real sexy yeah," suggest that the singer is in control of their own image and sexuality.
The lyrics also emphasize the singer's journey from a difficult starting point and the resilience that comes with it. The line "I had to come from the bottom regardless" indicates that the singer had to overcome hardship and challenges. They assert their superiority over others, stating, "I ain't a regular degular, you the debtor, I am the creditor." This line implies that the singer is not to be underestimated or taken advantage of.
The song further highlights the singer's self-assuredness and charm. They describe themselves as charming, with an energy that is "rather alarming." This confidence and charisma continue to be mentioned throughout the lyrics, as the singer states that their presence and natural grace cannot be replaced.
Overall, "Little Bad Johnny" is a song that celebrates self-assurance, empowerment, and the ability to rise above difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep it real sexy
I maintain an air of confidence and allure
I'm just getting started I had to come from the bottom regardless
I am in the early stages of my journey and despite starting from a disadvantaged position, I've persevered
I ain't a regular degular you the debitor I am the creditor
I am not an ordinary person, you owe me and I hold the power in this situation
I was fed so I never was starving I am so charming my energy's rather alarming
I have always had enough resources, so I never went hungry. My charisma is captivating and may be overwhelming to some
This is the warning it come from a different space
Consider this a cautionary message as it comes from a unique perspective
My presence my natural grace my confidence can't be replaced
My aura, innate elegance, and unwavering self-assurance are irreplaceable
Check all the nooks and the crannies I'm just like the rain
Explore every corner, just like the rain, there's more to me than what meets the eye
I know bitches can't stand me I be deep in ctlanta
I am aware that some people dislike me, but I am deeply immersed in the Atlanta scene
Black Hollywood fantasy I had to grow up to retain my sanctity
Living in a dreamlike version of Black Hollywood, I had to mature to maintain my inner purity
I'm a better me for the sake of Humanity I'm on my winning streak
I strive to be a better version of myself to benefit humanity, and currently, I am experiencing a series of victories
I'm a keep going the pressure don't mess with me
I will persist despite any challenges or external pressures
I'm too fine to be going thru the petty shit
I am too exceptional to be bothered by trivial matters
Never been the one to act Like a petty bitch
I have never behaved like a petty or spiteful woman
I walk how I talk I been bossin
I align my actions with my words, confidently asserting my authority and taking charge
But I also been taking precautions
However, I have also been careful and cautious in my endeavors
My confidence giving me options
My self-assurance presents me with various opportunities
I got rid of all my presumptions I got rid of the toxins
I have let go of preconceived notions and eliminated harmful influences
I can look good I know Ima prosper
I have the ability to appear attractive and I am confident in my future success
I got hope like a pastor my inner beauty
I possess optimism akin to that of a pastor, and my inner beauty radiates
Gone get me there faster I'm my own master
My inner beauty will accelerate my progress, as I am in control of my own destiny
You get in my way it's gonna be a disaster
If you obstruct my path, it will result in a calamity
You know I'm good I'm always sweet
You are aware that I am competent and consistently pleasant
Don't worry about me I'm in lead
Do not concern yourself with my well-being, I am in a position of leadership
I'm got the code you can't cheat
I possess the knowledge or formula, making it impossible for you to deceive or cheat me
I'm in the front you back seat mission complete
I am at the forefront, while you are left in the background, my mission is accomplished
c-T-T-I-T-U-D-E
Spelling out the word 'attitude'
I gotta a attitude
I possess a strong attitude
But I'm still a lady
However, I still maintain my femininity
Now Ooooh
Now, observe
Watch how they all go crazy
Witness the reactions of others going wild
I keep it keep sexy
I continue to maintain a captivating and alluring presence
I'm bad with a little attitude oooh
I am confidently deviant, exuding an air of rebellion
Bad with a little attitude oooh
Naughty, but still possessing a strong attitude
Bad bad with a little attitude oooh
Extremely mischievous, accompanied by a confident attitude
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