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.
For The Ladies
KJ-52 Lyrics
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This is for the ladies, this is dedicated now to every single girl
This is for the ladies
Alright, I don't care I wanna say this on the mic
Right now right here in the place it's ladies night
I know I might just sound crazy right
There's some things thats goin down and its time to make it right
And just be a certain size
Do what they say and it'll just be "alright"
Girl the only thing you gotta be doin is servin Christ
6 years ago I was blessed with a wife
She was sweet and lovely and beautiful and nice
But the one thing that just made her my type
Was the fact that Christ was #1 up in her life
So take my advice
Forget them Hollywood stars, and them Hollywood hair
And them Hollywood cars
Next time you thinkin' that you ain't up to par
Remember God made you beautiful just the way you are
Sick of BET, sick of MTV,
I'm sick of the sex that they always used to selling me
I'm sick of the messed up images they showin me
Im sick and tired of the messes that they say to me
That women are nothing more than sexual property
It's time we come back to treatin women properly
So what I gotta say, I'll say it real loudly
We oughta be treatin' all women like royalty
Only God should be speakin what you gotta be
Only God can give you the love you gonna need
Ladies, if a guy won't treat you as you ought to be
Tell him goodbye, show him the door, and where to leave
Don't be afraid just to tell a guy to wait for me
Don't be ashamed just to live your life in purity
See what I say, I just say it now with certainty
That God has so much more if you'll wait and see
On a final note I wanna dedicate this song
To all the women that just keep on seeking God
Just keep on movin and continue standin strong
Keep doin what you doin girl you got it goin on
And the single moms thats just barely holdin on
And you're workin two jobs tryin to make it on your own
No one is home cause the kid's dad is gone
God promises to never ever leave you alone
The final thing that I'll say then I'm gone
To the female singers tryin to get their pose on
Now I ain't tryin to be a hata but wrong is just wrong
Now Britney and J-Lo, please put some clothes on!
Whether yall are red-headed or just a blonde
Make sure that the Son is the one you focus on
And with that said, I'm gonna say "so long"
So get your hand up in the air, ladies, and sing along
KJ-52's "For The Ladies" is a dedication to all the women around the world. In the song, he addresses a variety of issues that women face, urging them to focus on their faith and not give in to societal pressures. He encourages them to resist Hollywood's standards for beauty and instead seek their worth as daughters of God. He reminds them that they are royalty and deserve to be treated as such.
The lyrics of the song also address the problematic messages that are often portrayed in the media regarding women. KJ-52 expresses his frustration with the sexualization of women and the objectification of their bodies. He calls for a return to a time when women were treated with the respect they deserve.
Lastly, the song is also a tribute to single mothers who are struggling to make ends meet. KJ-52 acknowledges the hard work and dedication it takes to raise a child alone and reminds them that they are not alone; God is always there to support them.
Overall, "For The Ladies" is a powerful and empowering song that celebrates the strength and resilience of women while also addressing some of the challenges they face in society today.
Line by Line Meaning
This is for the ladies, all the ladies all around the world
The song is dedicated to all women around the world
This is for the ladies, this is dedicated now to every single girl
The song is dedicated to every individual girl/woman
This is for the ladies
Reiteration of the dedication of the song to all women
Alright, I don't care I wanna say this on the mic
The artist doesn't care about any backlash and is willing to express his true feelings
Right now right here in the place it's ladies night
The song is being performed in an environment where women are the main focus
I know I might just sound crazy right
The message the artist is about to convey may sound outrageous
There's some things thats goin down and its time to make it right
There are issues with the way women are treated and it's time to correct it
The world will tell you you gotta be a certain type, look a certain way, And just be a certain size
The society has created unrealistic standards for women's appearance
Do what they say and it'll just be "alright"
Following the unrealistic beauty standards won't necessarily make things right
Girl the only thing you gotta be doin is servin Christ
The only thing women should focus on is serving God, not adhering to societal beauty standards
6 years ago I was blessed with a wife
The artist got married 6 years ago
She was sweet and lovely and beautiful and nice
The artist's wife was kind and physically attractive
But the one thing that just made her my type
The artist was most drawn to his wife because of her dedication to God
Was the fact that Christ was #1 up in her life
The artist's wife's faith in God made her more attractive to him than her physical appearance
So take my advice
The artist is offering advice to women
Forget them Hollywood stars, and them Hollywood hair, And them Hollywood cars
Women shouldn't strive to be like celebrities and their luxurious lifestyles
Next time you thinkin' that you ain't up to par
The artist encourages women not to feel inferior to unrealistic standards
Remember God made you beautiful just the way you are
Women are beautiful the way they are and shouldn't try to change themselves for society
Sick of BET, sick of MTV,
The artist is fed up with the messages portrayed on television
I'm sick of the sex that they always used to selling me
The artist is frustrated with the way women are sexualized in the media
I'm sick of the messed up images they showin me
The artist is unhappy with the harmful ways the media portrays women
Im sick and tired of the messes that they say to me
The artist is tired of the negative messages sent to him about women
That women are nothing more than sexual property
The media often portrays women as sexual objects
It's time we come back to treating women properly
The artist believes it's necessary to treat women with respect and dignity
So what I gotta say, I'll say it real loudly
The artist wants to emphasize his message
We oughta be treatin' all women like royalty
Women deserve to be treated with respect and honor
Only God should be speakin what you gotta be
Women should follow God's message about their worth, not society's
Only God can give you the love you gonna need
God's love is always sufficient for women's needs
Ladies, if a guy won't treat you as you ought to be
Women should not tolerate disrespectful or harmful treatment from men
Tell him goodbye, show him the door, and where to leave
Women should have the strength to end harmful relationships
Don't be afraid just to tell a guy to wait for me
Women should not be afraid to ask guys to wait until they're ready for a relationship
Don't be ashamed just to live your life in purity
Women should not feel ashamed about living a pure life
See what I say, I just say it now with certainty
The artist is confident in his message
That God has so much more if you'll wait and see
God has greater things in store for those who trust in Him
On a final note I wanna dedicate this song
The artist is dedicating the song to women
To all the women that just keep on seeking God
The song is dedicated to women who continue to pursue God
Just keep on movin and continue standin strong
The artist encourages women to continue standing strong in their faith
Keep doin what you doin girl you got it goin on
Women should continue being themselves because they're doing great
And the single moms that's just barely holdin on
The song is dedicated to single mothers who are trying their best
And you're workin two jobs tryin to make it on your own
Single mothers often have to work multiple jobs to survive on their own
No one is home cause the kid's dad is gone
Single mothers often raise children on their own because the father is not present
God promises to never ever leave you alone
God will never abandon single mothers
The final thing that I'll say then I'm gone
The artist's final message in the song
To the female singers tryin to get their pose on
The artist is calling out female singers who sexualize their image
Now I ain't tryin to be a hata but wrong is just wrong
The artist doesn't want to be negative, but wishes to address an issue
Now Britney and J-Lo, please put some clothes on!
The artist believes that female singers should dress modestly
Whether yall are red-headed or just a blonde
The artist is addressing all female singers
Make sure that the Son is the one you focus on
Female singers should focus on their faith
And with that said, I'm gonna say "so long"
The artist is bidding farewell
So get your hand up in the air, ladies, and sing along
The artist wants women to join together and sing the song
Contributed by Isaac F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.