With this opportunity K-Def carved out a defying discography. He has lent his production talents to artist such Tragedy (Intelligent Hoodlum), A.D.O.R., Da Youngstas, Real Live, World Renown, Positive K, and The Artifacts to name a few.
Mid-Ninties, having paid his dues, K-Def & Larry-O formed Real Live. They released an album aptly titled, The Turnaround: A Long Awaited Drama. His cousin Larry-O handled all the vocal production, and the duos complementary styles; were applauded by rap fans and critics. They created the underground smash 'Real Live Shit". K-Def has a blues/soul sampling style, which of late has come back in vogue, with current Hip-Hop artists.
A style he and other 1990's Hip-Hop producers help solidify. Before his work had matured beyond 2000, his catalog had been sampled three times. The first time by Easy Mo Bee for "Machine Gun Funk" for The Notorious B.I.G., then by "Wildchild" for the club anthem "Renegade Master", followed by a track called "Got Me Open" which was featured on Dr. Dre's first release ..math Entertainment.
2004 K-Def kept his name relevant by producing the standout track, "Its Over" on the Ghostface Killah release, "The Pretty Toney Album" (Def Jam). He has kept the ball rolling by contributing tracks on other Ghostface project "Theodore Unit 718" and Ol' Dirty Bastard's "The Osirus Mixtape".
He was a contributor to El Da Sensei's '06 baby, "The Unusual". In 2006, K-Def decided to work on an instrumental album called Willie Boo Boo"The Fool", a tour-de-force in hip-hop production, he hopes it pleases his fans, who sit by the radio hoping that one of his tracks leak out. This is a first for K-Def, no rappers just the beats.
Keeping one ear to the underground, K-Def has always kept a hand in the mainstream. Def doesn't strive for commercial success, but purity of form - a crazy ideology in today's world, which pop culture; is Hip-Hop driven. Diddy cut the check for the ever popular "Shaft In Africa" sampled,"We Gon Make It," in 2005. UGK then roped in '80s Juice Crew legends, to help with the sticky sourthern funk of "Next Up". A stand out track, which was featured on his instrumental opus "The Fool".
Using virtual instruments since 1996, too craft his tracks. Def unleashed a scolding remix of Jay-Z's "American Gangster." Calling his "Real Live Gangster", it has been internet certified and even bootleged. June 2008, sees Ghetto Man Beats releasing "Beats From The '90s. A collection of beats collected off DAT tapes. Later in the fall, fans should perpare for the Real Live Gangster Instrumental album.
Can You Dig It
K-Def Lyrics
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I'm not giving up come on we got nothing left to lose
I've been here from the start you know I'm not going anywhere
I don't give a fuck tell me what you want
You can get it
Tied up
Bad vibes, bad luck, been swinging like a boomerang
All talk, no bite, now we're coming like a hurricane
Pull the curtain back
Everybody wants to get some
A surprise attack
You and me together coming at you like a hurricane
Tell me what you want right now (ooh)
Let everybody talk right now
So tell me what you want right now
You can get it
Tell me what you want and I'll tell you what I'm gonna do
I'm not giving up come on we got nothing left to lose
I've been here from the start you know I'm not going anywhere
I don't give a fuck tell me what you want
You can get it
(Woo)
Hold up
Coming out of me, lightning bolt electricity
(Woo)
Blow up
It's tearing at the seams yeah I see it unraveling
Pulling back the curtain got the sun in my eyes
Everybody they been hurting but they push it aside
Every person is a person with a different disguise
Feels like I'm on a desert island and it's lord of the flies
Watch out for your neck
Wrecking ball is swinging heavy
This adrenaline
It's coming outta me, lightning bolt electricity
Tell me what you want right now, ooh
Let everybody talk right now
Tell me what you want right now
You can get it (yeah)
Well you can get it (yeah)
You can get it
Tell me what you want and I'll tell you what I'm gonna do
I'm not giving up come on we got nothing left to lose
I've been here from the start you know I'm not going anywhere
I don't give a fuck tell me what you want
You can get it
(Woo)
I don't give a fuck tell me what you want
You can get it
You can get it
You can get it
Tell me what you want and I'll tell you what I'm gonna do
I'm not giving up come on we got nothing left to lose
I've been here from the start you know I'm not going anywhere
I don't give a fuck tell me what you want
You can get it (woo)
You can get it
You can get it
I don't give a fuck tell me what you want
You can get it
The lyrics in K-Def's song "Can You Dig It" convey a sense of defiance and determination. The singer is assertive in expressing that they are willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals. They emphasize their steadfastness and refusal to give up, noting that they have been present since the beginning and have no intention of backing down. This attitude is underlined by a rebellious tone, with the singer declaring that they don't care about obstacles and challenges; they are ready to grant the desires of others, no matter what they might be.
The imagery of being "tied up" and experiencing "bad vibes, bad luck" suggests a sense of being constrained and facing adversity. However, there is a shift in energy as the singer describes a transformation akin to a boomerang swinging back and a hurricane approaching. This signifies a turning of the tables, with the singer now ready to take action and confront obstacles head-on. The mention of a "surprise attack" implies a strategic approach to overcoming challenges with the support of a unified front, suggesting a sense of empowerment and readiness for battle.
As the lyrics progress, the singer continues to assert their readiness to fulfill desires and face challenges. The imagery of a "lightning bolt electricity" and an impending explosion symbolize a surge of power and intensity ready to be unleashed. The singer acknowledges the unraveling of situations and the pain that people may be experiencing but emphasizes the need to confront these difficulties head-on. References to different personas and disguises highlight the complexity of human nature and the need for authenticity in the face of adversity.
In the final verses, the singer reiterates their bold stance, declaring that they are prepared to fulfill any desires and navigate through challenges without hesitation. The repetition of the phrase "You can get it" serves as a rallying cry of confidence and determination. The overall message of the song is one of unwavering resolve and resilience in the face of obstacles, with the singer prepared to take on any challenge and fulfill any request with an attitude of fierce determination and fearlessness.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me what you want and I'll tell you what I'm gonna do
Give me your desires and I will outline my actions
I'm not giving up come on we got nothing left to lose
I refuse to quit, we have no more to lose
I've been here from the start you know I'm not going anywhere
I have been present since the beginning and will not leave
I don't give a fuck tell me what you want
I do not care, just tell me your desires
You can get it
Your wishes can be fulfilled
Lyrics © ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anthony Carone, Kristine Flaherty, Max Kerman, Michael John Deangelis, Nicholas Dika, Ryan A Spraker, Timothy Oxford, Tom Peyton
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