He was awarded the Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year for "Never Look Away" and Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards of 2007. KJ-52 also has four Dove awards to add to his 'collection.'
KJ-52's song "You're Gonna Make it" was played at the end of Cold Case Season 5 Episode 8 "It Takes a village." He rapped in the Newsboys version of Jesus Freak alongside, and had a part in TobyMac's remix of One World.
He has been rapping since 1993 (age 18), and his current label is BEC.
Cartoon Network
KJ-52 Lyrics
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Ooh Ahh push em up high
[5x]
[KJ-52]
Now I was jus walkin through cartoon land
When all of a sudden I ran into Sponge Bob Square Pants
He was chillin wit the Power Puff Girls and Spiderman
He was rockin to the beat drivin as fast as he can
They almost ran over Ren and Stimpy and HeMan
I yelled at them SLOW DOWN!, but they didn't understand
They said they were headin over to a free hip hop jam
Over in the park, let me catch a ride then
I got in, picked up Bart Simpson and kept drivin
Got to the spot and the part was live and
At the open mic contest Beavis and Butthead were rhymin
I was like, them kids is wack give me jus a try and
Waited patiently til it was just my time and
I told the crowd to make noise get ya hands high and
This is what I said when I grabbed on the mic, I told em..
[Chorus]
[KJ-52]
I told the crowd my name is KJ-52
And I came to get down I got something to say to you
Understand what I mean even if you're a cartoon
Jesus reigns supreme that's how my teams comes through
And then all of a sudden these wannabe hard dudes
From South Park walked up just talkin smack too
And the Smurfs backed em up I guess they was just a crew
And said lets battle fool, I said check it out dude
Your five inches tall plus ya'll crew is blue
I'd probably step on all of y'all if I jus battled you
They said La la la la la
that's all you ever say dude
Jus right then, the crowd jus started to boo
Them right of the stage, but I knew jus what to do
I told DJ Voltron, jus on the ones and twos
Man kick the beat check it out this is how I'm rockin you
[Chorus]
[KJ-52]
Well the crowd started cheerin the party was slammin
The Thundercats and Pokemon they was breakin dancin
The Transformers hopped in and they were pop lockin
Wit G.I. Joe and Johnny Bravo chillin and jus watchin
I jus stayed on the mic, and kept the speakers knockin
Lettin them know that Christ was the reason that I'm droppin
All these words of life and He's the reason Why I'm rockin
I could go on all night and jus kept talkin
But just right then the Power Rangers started walkin
Up on the stage and said I won the open the mic and
As I reached to get my trophy and jus claim my prize and
Well out of nowhere well this is what happened
[Chorus]
The song “Cartoon Network” by KJ-52 is a fun, upbeat track where he raps about his adventures in Cartoon Land. He encounters various well-known characters such as SpongeBob SquarePants, the Power Puff Girls, Spiderman, Scooby Doo, Ren and Stimpy, and He-Man. They’re all driving around and heading towards a Hip Hop Jam in the park, and KJ-52 hops in when they pick up Bart Simpson. At the jam, he sees Beavis and Butthead performing and decides to jump in and showcase his own skills. As he’s rapping, some “hard dudes” from South Park show up and try to challenge him, but KJ-52 shuts them down and continues to wow the crowd. Towards the end of the song, the Power Rangers show up to award him for winning the open mic contest, but just as he’s about to receive his trophy, something unexpected happens.
The lyrics of “Cartoon Network” are meant to be enjoyed and not taken too seriously. KJ-52 is essentially imagining a scenario where he gets to hang out with his favorite cartoon characters and showcase his rapping skills to an audience of his childhood heroes. The cartoon references and pop culture shoutouts make this song a nostalgic and fun listen for many.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh Ahh push em up high
Encouragement for the crowd to raise their hands
Now I was jus walkin through cartoon land
Narrating being in a fictional world surrounded by popular cartoon characters
When all of a sudden I ran into Sponge Bob Square Pants
Encountering well-known cartoon character while walking through the world
He was chillin wit the Power Puff Girls and Spiderman
Observing various cartoon and comic book characters together
Drivin down Sesame Street wit Scooby Doo in a mini van
Visualizing characters from different children's shows driving together
He was rockin to the beat drivin as fast as he can
Imagining Sponge Bob Square Pants driving and enjoying music
They almost ran over Ren and Stimpy and HeMan
Describing a close encounter with other cartoon characters
I yelled at them SLOW DOWN!, but they didn't understand
Trying to caution characters to slow down but they didn't hear or comprehend
They said they were headin over to a free hip hop jam
Sharing where they were going and why they were in a rush
Over in the park, let me catch a ride then
Asking for a ride to the same event
I got in, picked up Bart Simpson and kept drivin
Joining the group and adding another popular character
Got to the spot and the part was live and
Arriving at a lively party
At the open mic contest Beavis and Butthead were rhymin
Observing a rap contest with cartoon characters participating
I was like, them kids is wack give me jus a try and
Challenging the other participants because he thinks he can do better
Waited patiently til it was just my time and
Waiting until it's his turn to perform
I told the crowd to make noise get ya hands high and
Instructing the crowd to participate and get excited
This is what I said when I grabbed on the mic, I told em..
Announcing he's about to perform and share a message
I told the crowd my name is KJ-52
Introducing himself to the audience
And I came to get down I got something to say to you
Sharing his goal for performing and what he wants to share
Understand what I mean even if you're a cartoon
Requesting the audience to listen and understand his message regardless of their fictional status
Jesus reigns supreme that's how my teams comes through
Expressing his faith in Jesus and how it influences his performance
And then all of a sudden these wannabe hard dudes
Describing another group of characters who appear tough or intimidating
From South Park walked up just talkin smack too
Identifying the group of characters who are talking negatively towards KJ-52
And the Smurfs backed em up I guess they was just a crew
Observing another group of characters supporting the other side
And said lets battle fool, I said check it out dude
Being invited to a verbal battle but remaining calm and collected
Your five inches tall plus ya'll crew is blue
Pointing out the physical differences and lack of intimidation of the opposing group
I'd probably step on all of y'all if I jus battled you
Jokingly retorting with a physical threat towards the smaller characters
They said La la la la la that's all you ever say dude
Mocking his rhyming style and lyrics
Jus right then, the crowd jus started to boo
The audience reacting negatively towards the other group's behavior
Them right of the stage, but I knew jus what to do
The other group being removed from the stage, but he remains calm and in control
I told DJ Voltron jus on the ones and twos
Addressing the DJ to start playing music again
Man kick the beat check it out this is how I'm rockin you
Returning to music and performing for the audience
Well the crowd started cheerin the party was slammin
Observing the positive reaction and lively atmosphere after his performance
The Thundercats and Pokemon they was breakin dancin
Describing other characters dancing in excitement
The Transformers hopped in and they were pop lockin
Observing more characters joining and dancing along
Wit G.I. Joe and Johnny Bravo chillin and jus watchin
Pointing out even more characters observing and enjoying the party
I jus stayed on the mic, and kept the speakers knockin
Continuing to perform and keep the audience engaged
Lettin them know that Christ was the reason that I'm droppin
Sharing his message that his faith in Christ is the inspiration for his performance
All these words of life and He's the reason Why I'm rockin
Explaining that he's using music to spread positive, life-affirming messages that reflect his faith
I could go on all night and jus kept talkin
Implying that he could keep performing and sharing positive messages indefinitely
But just right then the Power Rangers started walkin
Being interrupted by another group of characters
Up on the stage and said I won the open the mic and
Being announced as the winner of the contest
As I reached to get my trophy and jus claim my prize and
Receiving his reward for winning the competition
Well out of nowhere well this is what happened
Introducing a sudden plot twist or unexpected event
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Written by: JAY SORRENTINO, TODD COLLINS
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