It's The S.O.I
KJ-52 Lyrics


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Yo, yo what's up yo? Yo, what's up man?
Yo, y'all are Grits, right? Yeah man, true
Yo, I want to get into this Gospel Rap thing, man
Aw, sh man, it's a task
Yo, I was just wonderin' if I could give you this rhyme I wrote
Go ahead man, I ain't hatin', go ahead, yo

It's all about me, me, and did I mention me?
I'm the dopest rapper in the Gospel Rap industry
I kill more white rappers than snipers
I'm the one they call to get the crowd hyper
Yo, all y'all cats need to retire

With your played out raps, I'm the roughest and toughest
I love the spotlight, yo, you better make sure this mike sounds right
Or I'll charge you double on this honorarium
Don't ask me to speak words of encouragement
'Cause, yo, I got the dopest skills

Don't ask me to do what God wills
It's all about keepin' it real and makin' sure
I get me a fat type of record deal
Give the crowd something they can feel

Toss God a bone every once in a while, have a Coke and a smile
Yo, I been doin' this a long while, man, like two months even
So what if I look like a heathen, I can still kill the Ruckus Demon
I got all the girls fiendin' , I put emcee back into emceeing
Yo, God and Hip Hop versus the God of Hip hop I believe in

I'm acheivin' what I want, these skills is what I flaunt
Yo, you can't get me, so tell me what you got
Man, I live and die for the God of Hip Hop
I mean God and Hip Hop, so y'all fools need to stop

This is a message to you rap infants
Showin' faces in the places where we blessin' at
Tryin' to battle, got respect for your skills
But skill alone don't get you props, it takes integrity
When rappin' for Christ on microphones

A message to you rap infants
Showin' faces in the places where we blessin' at
Tryin' to battle, got respect for your skills
But skill alone don't get you props, it takes integrity
When rappin' for Christ on microphones

Who's this Babylon emcee with the audacity, approaching me?
As if I got a stamp of approval for his fallacy
I hear you talkin' 'bout yourself
And claim, you keep it real but I ain't feelin' it
I'm feelin' to your flesh but only kill the little light so dimly shinin'

I question why you rhymin'?
Is ministry in mind and does God direct your timin'?
Or do you even put it in to put it out? What you about?
Do you use him as a jewel well then your crown?
And you clout your time will tell

In life he must prevail, a living example is needed to rap it well
See, the ministry begins the minute you step up in from the stage
Is your character the essence of the life
You hear in the pages of his very word?

'Cause if not face his rage
You ain't understandin' he demands a higher standard
Stayin' true to Hip Hop can't be found in his commandments
Take notice because the atmosphere is about to get tense

Wanna find relatin' truth to, some gone take it offense
Young cats, heed the message of this elder emcee
Who got responsibility to let you know what kind of abilities to key?
But it seems that some of y'all ain't caught the vision as we

This is a message to you rap infants
Showin' faces in the places where we blessin' at
Tryin' to battle, got respect for your skills
But skill alone don't get you props, it takes integrity
When rappin' for Christ on microphones

A message to you rap infants
Showin' faces in the places where we blessin' at
Tryin' to battle, got respect for your skills
But skill alone don't get you props, it takes integrity
When rappin' for Christ on microphones

A message to you rap infants
Showin' faces in the places where we blessin' at
Tryin' to battle, got respect for your skills
But skill alone don't get you props, it takes integrity




When rappin' for Christ on microphones
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to KJ-52's song "It's The S.O.I." is a critique of the hip hop industry and the Christian culture. In the song, KJ-52 humorously portrays a braggadocious rapper who believes that he is the best rapper in the Gospel rap industry. He boasts about killing more white rappers than snipers and getting the crowd hyped. However, KJ-52 also exposes the rapper's selfishness and lack of integrity, as he emphasizes that it's all about him and keeping it real.


KJ-52's message is directed towards aspiring Christian rappers who are more focused on fame, skill, and success than the message of the Gospel. In the second verse, KJ-52 urges young Christian rappers to respect the integrity of the genre and to prioritize ministry when performing on stage. He questions whether they are using their skills for God's glory or for their own gain. In the end, KJ-52 emphasizes that skill alone does not earn respect, but rather it is integrity that makes a true artist.


Line by Line Meaning

It's all about me, me, and did I mention me?
The rapper believes that he is the center of attention and his ego dominates his music.


I'm the dopest rapper in the Gospel Rap industry
The rapper believes he is the best rapper in his genre.


I kill more white rappers than snipers
The rapper has a perceived superiority over other artists, including those of a different race or background.


I'm the one they call to get the crowd hyper
The rapper believes he is the best at hyping up a crowd and getting them excited.


Yo, all y'all cats need to retire
The rapper disrespects other rappers and deems them unworthy of the industry.


With your played out raps, I'm the roughest and toughest
The rapper claims his style is unique and better than his competitors.


I love the spotlight, yo, you better make sure this mike sounds right
The rapper is concerned with ensuring his performance is perfect and looks good in front of an audience.


Or I'll charge you double on this honorarium
The rapper demands more money if his performance conditions aren't met.


Don't ask me to speak words of encouragement 'Cause, yo, I got the dopest skills
The rapper places more importance on his rapping skills than offering encouragement to his audience.


Don't ask me to do what God wills
The rapper is not interested in what God wants him to do.


It's all about keepin' it real and makin' sure I get me a fat type of record deal
The rapper prioritizes making money over authenticity in his music.


Give the crowd something they can feel Toss God a bone every once in a while, have a Coke and a smile
The rapper wants to appeal to his audience and make the music experience enjoyable, but is not committed to any religious principles or beliefs.


Yo, I been doin' this a long while, man, like two months even So what if I look like a heathen, I can still kill the Ruckus Demon
The rapper takes pride in his short experience in the music industry and believes that his appearance does not matter as long as he can deliver a good performance.


I got all the girls fiendin', I put emcee back into emceeing Yo, God and Hip Hop versus the God of Hip hop I believe in
The rapper is more concerned with his own success and popularity among his followers rather than communicating a message from God through his music.


I'm acheivin' what I want, these skills is what I flaunt Yo, you can't get me, so tell me what you got
The rapper is satisfied with his own skills and does not care what other people think or what they have to offer.


Man, I live and die for the God of Hip Hop I mean God and Hip Hop, so y'all fools need to stop
The rapper believes that God and Hip Hop can coexist, and defends his own beliefs while dismissing others who may disagree.


Who's this Babylon emcee with the audacity, approaching me?
The rapper questions the skills and motives of another emcee who may not share his beliefs.


As if I got a stamp of approval for his fallacy
The rapper is skeptical of the claims made by the other emcee and does not believe he has the authority to pass judgment on him.


I hear you talkin' 'bout yourself And claim, you keep it real but I ain't feelin' it
The rapper does not agree with or believe in the other emcee's self-assessment or claims to authenticity.


I'm feelin' to your flesh but only kill the little light so dimly shinin'
The rapper intends to target the other emcee's weaknesses and lack of faith.


I question why you rhymin'? Is ministry in mind and does God direct your timin'?
The rapper challenges the other emcee's intentions and asks whether or not his music is driven by a higher purpose or divine guidance.


Or do you even put it in to put it out? What you about? Do you use him as a jewel well then your crown?
The rapper questions the other emcee's motives and whether or not he is using his music to glorify God, or using God to make his music more popular.


And you clout your time will tell In life he must prevail, a living example is needed to rap it well
The rapper believes that a person's character is more important than their skills or popularity, and that living a righteous life is necessary to be an effective messenger of God through music.


See, the ministry begins the minute you step up in from the stage Is your character the essence of the life You hear in the pages of his very word?
The rapper believes that music is a form of ministry, and that the nature of one's character is reflected in the music they make.


'Cause if not face his rage You ain't understandin' he demands a higher standard
The rapper believes that God holds artists accountable for the message they deliver through their music.


Stayin' true to Hip Hop can't be found in his commandments Take notice because the atmosphere is about to get tense
The rapper believes it is possible to stay true to Hip Hop culture and still honor God, and warns that there may be conflict between those who hold this view and those who do not.


Wanna find relatin' truth to, some gone take it offense Young cats, heed the message of this elder emcee
The rapper warns that not everyone will be open to hearing the message of God through music, and advises younger artists to seek guidance from more experienced ones.


Who got responsibility to let you know what kind of abilities to key? But it seems that some of y'all ain't caught the vision as we
The rapper believes that more experienced artists have a responsibility to mentor younger ones, but worries that not all young artists will understand or share their vision.


This is a message to you rap infants Showin' faces in the places where we blessin' at Tryin' to battle, got respect for your skills But skill alone don't get you props, it takes integrity When rappin' for Christ on microphones
The rapper sends a message to young artists trying to break into the industry, reminding them that skill alone is not enough to be successful or respected in the Gospel Rap community.


A message to you rap infants Showin' faces in the places where we blessin' at Tryin' to battle, got respect for your skills But skill alone don't get you props, it takes integrity When rappin' for Christ on microphones
The rapper repeats his message to young artists.


A message to you rap infants Showin' faces in the places where we blessin' at Tryin' to battle, got respect for your skills But skill alone don't get you props, it takes integrity When rappin' for Christ on microphones
The rapper repeats his message to young artists one more time.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRADY GOODWIN, JONAH SORRENTINO, VIRGIL BYRD, WILLIAM TYRONE BRANCH

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