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.
Ya Bref Stank
KJ-52 Lyrics
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He walked over and he said hi
He opened his mouth and I wanted to cry
I felt a tear run down my eye
I said sirrrrrrr ya bref stank
I said sirrrrrrr ya bref stank
I said sir-ir-ir-ir, ya bref sta-sta-stank
Sir I gotta tell ya, ya bref stank
His breath smelled like somethin died
All I wanted to do is jus run and hide
I looked at him and I jus replied
I said sirrrrrrr ya bref stank
I said sirrrrrrr ya bref stank
I said sir-ir-ir-ir, ya bref sta-sta-stank
Sir I gotta tell ya, ya bref stank
I know it was mean just to be honest wit you
What else could I say, what else could I do
He jus kept sayin, Hello, Hallelujah, how are you?
I leaned over and I started to puke
I said sirrrrrrr ya bref stank
I said sirrrrrrr ya bref stank
I said sir-ir-ir-ir, ya bref sta-sta-stank
Sir don't ya know, ya bref stank
B-R-E-F Stank!
The lyrics of KJ-52's "Ya Bref Stank" express an embarrassing and uncomfortable situation where the artist met somebody after a show, who approached him and said hello. However, as soon as the stranger opened his mouth, KJ-52 started to feel nauseous because of the extremely repulsive stench of his breath. The artist didn't know how to react and opted to be brutally honest, telling the man his breath stank. KJ-52 admits that he knows it was impolite, but the overwhelming stench made him want to run away and hide or even throw up.
Through these lyrics, KJ-52's message is that being honest can sometimes be difficult and uncomfortable, but it is still the best route in a situation like this. Rather than avoiding the issue or faking friendliness, honesty can alleviate discomfort and potentially provide a chance for the person to address the issue in question. The song is also a cautionary tale, reminding listeners to take care of their oral hygiene.
Line by Line Meaning
It was after the show and he came by
After a show, a person approached KJ-52
He walked over and he said hi
The person greeted KJ-52 with a salutation
He opened his mouth and I wanted to cry
The person's bad breath was so overwhelming that KJ-52 felt like crying
I felt a tear run down my eye
KJ-52 had a physical reaction to the person's bad breath
I said sirrrrrrr ya bref stank
KJ-52 informed the person that their breath smelled
Sir I gotta tell ya, ya bref stank
KJ-52 reiterated that the person's breath smelled bad
Ya see kids, here is the reason why
KJ-52 provided an explanation to listeners of why he was about to tell a story
His breath smelled like somethin died
KJ-52 described the odor of the person's breath as being similar to that of decaying matter
All I wanted to do is jus run and hide
The smell was so bad that KJ-52 wanted to escape the person's presence
I looked at him and I jus replied
KJ-52 responded to the person's attempt at conversation
I know it was mean just to be honest wit you
KJ-52 acknowledged that telling the person their breath smelled bad may have been rude, but also truthful
What else could I say, what else could I do
KJ-52 questioned what other options he had
He jus kept sayin, Hello, Hallelujah, how are you?
The person continuously engaged KJ-52 in conversation
I leaned over and I started to puke
The smell of the person's breath made KJ-52 nauseated
Sir don't ya know, ya bref stank
KJ-52 informed the person again that their breath smelled bad
B-R-E-F Stank!
A play on spelling out the word 'breath' and indicating that it stank
Writer(s): SORRENTINO JONAH
Contributed by Madelyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.