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.
Whoop Whoop
KJ-52 Lyrics
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Oh no he's back again
What ya know, here I go and I'm rappin and
In the studio, in the lab again
One mic one flow one pad and pen
One show lets roll lets pack 'em in
Ya'll know when we comin in
We blow every mind when we tellin them
So folks recognize to be born again
And realize he died so you can live again
All right lets ride start bouncin then
We can go all night it don't have to end
Hey Todd we started man
So get 'em high holla back if ya here me then
[Chorus]
Here we go like whoop whoop
[4x]
[KJ-52]
Now everybody from front to back
If ya just can't get enough of that
And ya feel it bump and ya lovin that
Then get 'em up torn it up and jus bump the track
Cause that's the way that we runnin that
Jus for you every time jus a ton a that
Understand that's why when we bust a track
Every time any line any kind of rap
I'm a kind of guy jus the type of cat
Ya gonna find every rhyme one kind of fact
That its jus Christ nothin less then that
And jus everytime I'll be runnin that
And so that's why I'm always bumpin that
So get first real high and start pumpin that
[Chorus]
[2x]
In KJ-52's song "Whoop Whoop," the rapper talks about his return to the studio to create music. He starts by saying "Oh no he's back again, what ya know, here I go and I'm rappin" to show that he is eager to create music and share it with his audience. He uses one mic, one flow, one pad, and pen to create music with his team. The chorus in this song is "Here we go like whoop whoop" which means that the rapper is ready to perform and call his audience to join in. Every time he performs, he wants his audience to recognize God, be born again, and realize that Jesus died for them so they can live again. The rapper encourages his listeners to enjoy the performance and get first real high and start pumpin that."
Moreover, KJ-52's lyrics in this song encourage his audience to join in his music's enjoyment. If they love KJ-52's music and feel it bump, they should show it by bumping the track, getting themselves high, and hollering back. The rapper repeats the line "that's the way we're running that," indicating that he's confident in his style, which is based on one essential truth that Jesus is everything. He adds, "understand that's why when we bust a track every time, any line, any kind of rap," meaning that his music is always consistent in promoting his beliefs, which is why his music connects with his audience. Overall, KJ-52's "Whoop Whoop" is a song that encourages his audience to join in his music's celebration and recognize his beliefs' foundation.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh no he's back again
KJ-52 is back to rap and entertain his audience
What ya know, here I go and I'm rappin and
KJ-52 announces his return to the stage and starts rapping
In the studio, in the lab again
KJ-52 is back in the studio, working hard to produce new music for his fans
One mic one flow one pad and pen
KJ-52 has simplified his music-making process to just a mic, a flow, a pad, and a pen
One show lets roll lets pack 'em in
With a single show, KJ-52 can attract a large crowd of fans to enjoy his music
Ya'll know when we comin in
KJ-52's fans are aware of his arrival and look forward to seeing him perform
We blow every mind when we tellin them
KJ-52's music is mind-blowing and captivates his audience
And choose every rhyme that we sendin them
KJ-52 takes great care in selecting the right words to convey his message through his music
So folks recognize to be born again
KJ-52's music inspires people to acknowledge their need for salvation and be born again in Christ
And realize he died so you can live again
Through his music, KJ-52 wants people to understand that Jesus died for their sins so they can have eternal life
All right lets ride start bouncin then
KJ-52 wants his audience to start bouncing and enjoying the music to the fullest
We can go all night it don't have to end
KJ-52 is ready to perform all night to keep his audience entertained
Now everybody from front to back
KJ-52 wants everyone in the audience to get involved and enjoy the music
If ya just can't get enough of that
If the audience loves KJ-52's music, they will want to hear more
And ya feel it bump and ya lovin that
KJ-52's music is energizing and makes the audience feel good
Then get 'em up torn it up and jus bump the track
KJ-52 wants the audience to get up and dance to the rhythm of his new track
Cause that's the way that we runnin that
KJ-52 is running the show and wants the audience to follow his lead
Jus for you every time jus a ton a that
KJ-52 is creating new music just for his fans that they will love
Understand that's why when we bust a track
KJ-52 wants the audience to appreciate his hard work and dedication to producing great music
Every time any line any kind of rap
KJ-52's music is versatile and appeals to different audiences with various rap styles
I'm a kind of guy jus the type of cat
KJ-52 is a unique artist that stands out in the rap industry
Ya gonna find every rhyme one kind of fact
KJ-52's music is based on the truth of the Gospel, and every rhyme points to this fact
That its jus Christ nothin less then that
The message behind KJ-52's music is centered solely on Christ
And jus everytime I'll be runnin that
KJ-52 will always be producing music that glorifies God and shares the message of the Gospel
So get first real high and start pumpin that
KJ-52 wants his audience to get excited, raise their hands high, and dance to his music
Here we go like whoop whoop
The chorus of the song is a call to action for everyone to enjoy the music and have a good time
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CRYSTAL, TALIEFERO, VICKY LYNN MCGEHEE
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