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.
Do That
KJ-52 Lyrics
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If you here to just ride, go ahead and do that
But if you here to just vibe, go ahead and do that
Then get your hands up high, go ahead and do that
Eh you I came in the spot saw the crowd rock
Heard the sound pop and then I just thought
Now this must be the place cause this crowd be hot
That the love of God's grace is what we just drop
I gotta whole lot to say and you know we don't stop
I dash past ya to blast faster
While I keep ya legs moving like a stair master
I'm feeling great gotta reason to just celebrate
Christ rose on the third now set the record straight
Reigning supreme as the champion heavyweight
Ruler of the universe the name above every name
And if you here to get live no need to ashamed
You got a reason to get down if ya life's changed
Quite strange for me to see you standing here
So come along in here stick ya hand right here
If you here to get live, go ahead and do that
If you here to just ride, go ahead and do that
But if you here to just vibe, go ahead and do that
Then get your hands up high, go ahead and do that
So really tell me what's you here to do
Cause if you ain't here to move man I really ain't just hearing you
We make it clear to you cause this is what we came to do
I'm blazing through with something real just to say to you
I'm staying true to putting Christ on display for you
Cause love for you is just the reason that He came for you
And let you know that He'll just take the blame for you
That's how we came at you just to make ya move
Everybody from front to back
Now get ya hands up in the air and go ahead and do that
Everybody from side to side
Now stick ya hands in the sky if ya really want to ride (repeat)
y'all heads probably thinking that I'm too jiggy
But what I think is that y'all heads is just too picky
So I don't care if ya crews with me
Cause I'll be first to try something that you be thinking is too risky
Go ahead and talk smack go ahead and diss me
I'm a keep going just where I feel God's lead me
And I'm a do that now even if you ain't with me
So y'all ready cool than just roll with me
If you here to get live, go ahead and do that
If you here to just ride, go ahead and do that
But if you here to just vibe, go ahead and do that
Then get your hands up high, go ahead and do that
The lyrics to KJ-52's song Do That are an invitation to have a good time that is grounded in the love of God. The song opens with KJ-52 calling out anyone who is looking to enjoy themselves, telling them to go ahead and do that. The second verse gets a bit deeper, as KJ-52 talks about the love of God's grace that they are dropping to the crowd. He encourages people to celebrate their changed lives and to stick their hands in the air if they're "really down to ride".
In the choruses, KJ-52 continues this invitation to have fun while also staying true to their faith. He emphasizes that whether someone is at the event to get live, just ride, or just vibe, they should go ahead and do that, and put their hands up high while they're at it. The final verse gets a bit more personal, as KJ-52 reflects on how some people might think they're too jiggy or risky. But despite any criticism or doubt, KJ-52 is committed to doing what they feel God is leading them to do, and invites anyone who is ready to come along for the ride.
Overall, this song is an upbeat and positive message, encouraging people to let loose and enjoy themselves while also staying grounded and true to their faith.
Line by Line Meaning
If you here to get live, go ahead and do that
If you're here to have a good time and enjoy the music, go ahead and do that
If you here to just ride, go ahead and do that
If you're just here to ride the wave and see where the music takes you, go ahead and do that
But if you here to just vibe, go ahead and do that
If you're here to feel the music and let it move you, go ahead and do that
Then get your hands up high, go ahead and do that
And if you're feeling the music and want to show it, go ahead and raise your hands high
Eh you I came in the spot saw the crowd rock
As soon as I arrived at the venue, I noticed that the crowd was really into the music
Heard the sound pop and then I just thought
I heard the music and had a realization
Now this must be the place cause this crowd be hot
This must be the right venue to perform at because the crowd is really energetic
And this must be the case of what the crowd's got
The energy of the crowd is probably due to their love for the type of music being performed
That the love of God's grace is what we just drop
We are here to share the message of God's love and grace through our music
I gotta whole lot to say and you know we don't stop
We have a lot to share and won't stop until we've shared our message
I dash past ya to blast faster
I'm moving quickly to keep the energy going and the crowd engaged
While I keep ya legs moving like a stair master
I'm keeping the music going and people dancing like they're on a stair master
I'm feeling great gotta reason to just celebrate
I'm feeling really good and have a reason to celebrate and spread positive energy
Christ rose on the third now set the record straight
We are here to share the message of Christ's resurrection and the truth of the gospel
Reigning supreme as the champion heavyweight
Christ is the ultimate champion and king
Ruler of the universe the name above every name
Christ is the ruler of everything and his name is above all other names
And if you here to get live no need to ashamed
If you're here to enjoy the music and have a good time, don't be ashamed of it
You got a reason to get down if ya life's changed
If your life has been changed by the message of the music, you have a reason to dance and celebrate
Quite strange for me to see you standing here
It's surprising to see someone at the venue who may not seem to fit in with the crowd
So come along in here stick ya hand right here
But we welcome everyone and want them to join in with the energy and message of the music
So really tell me what's you here to do
So tell me why you're really here
Cause if you ain't here to move man I really ain't just hearing you
If you're not here to enjoy the music and move to it, then I don't really understand why you're here
We make it clear to you cause this is what we came to do
We're here to perform and share our message, and want to make it clear why we're here
I'm blazing through with something real just to say to you
We're sharing something meaningful and real through our music
I'm staying true to putting Christ on display for you
We're committed to sharing the message of Christ through our music
Cause love for you is just the reason that He came for you
Christ's love for humanity is the reason he came to earth
And let you know that He'll just take the blame for you
Christ took the blame and punishment for our sins so that we could be free
That's how we came at you just to make ya move
Our goal is to get the crowd moving and feeling the message of the music
Everybody from front to back
Everyone in the entire venue
Now get ya hands up in the air and go ahead and do that
Raise your hands in the air and enjoy the music
Everybody from side to side
Everyone in the venue, no matter where they are
Now stick ya hands in the sky if ya really want to ride (repeat)
Raise your hands up high if you're really feeling the music and want to ride the energy
y'all heads probably thinking that I'm too jiggy
You might think that I'm too cool or too flashy
But what I think is that y'all heads is just too picky
But I think that you're being too critical
So I don't care if ya crews with me
I don't care if you're on my side or against me
Cause I'll be first to try something that you be thinking is too risky
I'm willing to take risks and try new things, even if they might be unconventional
Go ahead and talk smack go ahead and diss me
You can talk badly about me or criticize me if you want
I'm a keep going just where I feel God's lead me
But I'm going to keep moving forward and doing what I feel God is leading me to do
And I'm a do that now even if you ain't with me
I'm going to keep going and doing what I love, even if not everyone supports me
So y'all ready cool than just roll with me
So if you're ready and on board, come and join me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: JONAH SORRENTINO, TODD V. COLLINS
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