KMD released their first album Mr.Hood on Elektra in 1991. A nearly impossible-to-find release (although since has been re-issued in Oct. 2006), Mr. Hood preached power and positivity, with obscure samples from Sesame Street found throughout the album, and saw future Metal-Faced-Villain Zev Love X in a uniquely different light. Two years later Subroc would be killed in a car accident forcing the promising MC, Zev Love X into the underground where he would later emerge as the tortured soul MF DOOM. With Onyx having left the group, controversial artwork by Zev, and Subroc's unfortunate death, the release of their second lp "Bl_ck B_st_rds" seemed improbable and was shelved by Elektra fearing negative media coverage due to the recent 'Cop Killer' song by Ice-T's group Body Count. The cover art for the album had sparked worries in Elektra's board room. After years of bootlegs, "Bl_ck B_st_rds" finally saw the light of day in 2001 on the Subverse record label.
Preacher Porkchop
KMD Lyrics
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A few words of Knowledge, Wisdom, and Understanding
From a soul, rappin man
Has more weight in this life
Than, one-thousand men
Of science and technology, ever can
Whoo! Yo, thank yah, Deacon DJ Du Dot
As, the Preacha Po'kchop, Amen! Amen
And I'm gon' go on, because y'all know I got it goin' on
Amen! Amen! Yea, now today
I'm gonna talk about mah life Talk about it! Talk about it
MAH days, of growing up in the church of gawd and Christ
They tried, to put ree-strictions on mah life! Talk about it
They said that, a preacher could, rock the mic! No no no
WHAT?! Huh, but I said wrong, It was wrong, it was wrong
They also said that, a Preacha could not pimp strut! No no no
I can not pimp strut
But I said wrong! Talk about it
No one tells Preacha Po'kchop, what to do with his layfe
And no one, can tell the church, what to do with their layfe
The church, controls the church Yeah, yeah
So if you want to switch up, say switch up! switch up
Yeahhh, now that's what I'm talkin! Mr. Hood Yes
Mellowness, yes
Anything is possible in mah church
That's right it's mah church! Yeah
Do you understand? Mr. Hood Yes, yes I understand
Somebody in the church understands what I'm talkin about today
Mr. Hood Yes, Hah, well now I'm droppin science
Hah, I'm droppin, bawmbs! Hah
Up in mah church todayahhh, hah
Somebody say yes, yes lawd
Glory to Gawd, glory to Gawd
Preachas, you betta watch yo' church
Because Po'kchop, is on his way
Yes, bringin the truth beyond doubt
That I've been covered by Moses
Yeah preachas, you know you're to the curb
Stealin money, from out the church pan
To put gas, in yo' Cadillac
But Po'kchop, I pimp struts
I pimp strut
Now, you know I know what's goin on
My vision is not blaurrhy
That's why, mah church does not have to worry
Because I preach, to teach, and reach one each
Ha hah! (Amen
Now, on that token, Deacon Du Dot, do dat
Sermon said, you'd lose
Spiritual awakening, in the sins of mankind
For the deaf, the dumb, and the blind
The lyrics of "Preacher Porkchop" by KMD are a mix of humor and social commentary. The song is introduced by Preacha Porkchop, a character that claims to be a soul-rapping man with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. He says that his words have more weight than a thousand men of science and technology ever can, setting the tone for the rest of the song.
Preacher Porkchop talks about his life growing up in the church and how they tried to put restrictions on him. They said he couldn't rock the mic and couldn't pimp strut, but he says he can do whatever he wants with his life. He urges other preachers to watch their church and not steal money from the church pan to put gas in their Cadillac. Porkchop claims to know what's going on and that his church does not have to worry because he preaches to teach and reach each one.
The lyrics are a critique of the hypocrisy in the church and how people in power can easily manipulate their followers. Preacher Porkchop is using humor and over-the-top character to convey a serious message. The mention of Moses in the last verse is a nod to how religious figures were often used by people in power of the church to justify their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I want you to understand
I have a message to share with you all, and I want you to fully comprehend it.
A few words of Knowledge, Wisdom, and Understanding
I will impart some principles that involve knowledge, wisdom, and understanding.
From a soul, rappin man
The words I'll share come from my own soul and done through my form of expression - rap music.
Has more weight in this life
My message is powerful and carries more significance in life than anything science and technology can offer.
Than, one-thousand men
Even if there were a thousand men of science and technology, my message would still be weightier.
Of science and technology, ever can
Nothing can surpass the importance of my message, even the most advanced inventions of science and technology.
And I'm gonna go on, because y'all know I got it goin' on
I'll continue to speak because I am aware that I am doing well and my message is well-received.
Today, I'm gonna talk about mah life
In today's sermon, I will discuss my journey in life.
They tried to put restrictions on mah life
People in the church used to impose strict rules on what I could or couldn't do in my life.
They said that a preacher could rock the mic
They stated that it wasn't fitting for a preacher to use rap music as a way of expressing the message.
But I said wrong, It was wrong, it was wrong
I refused to accept the limitations imposed on me and went on to use rap music anyway.
They also said that a Preacha could not pimp strut
They similarly criticized me for walking with confidence and poise, calling it inappropriate for a preacher.
But I said wrong
I denied their assertions and continued to strut confidently.
No one tells Preacha Po'kchop, what to do with his layfe
I am not moved by anyone's opinions about how I should live my life.
And no one can tell the church, what to do with their layfe
Similarly, no outsider can dictate how our church should conduct its affairs.
The church controls the church
We are in charge of our church, and we decide what is best for us.
Anything is possible in mah church
Our church is a place without limitations and all things are possible within its walls.
Do you understand?
Do you get what I am saying?
Somebody in the church understands what I'm talking about today
I believe at least one person in the church fully comprehends my message today.
Up in mah church today, hah Somebody say yes, yes lawd
In our church today, we celebrate our freedom and possibilities, and we are grateful for it.
Preachas, you betta watch yo' church Because Po'kchop, is on his way
For other preachers, they should be careful about how they lead their churches because I am vigilant and observant of what's happening.
But Po'kchop, I pimp struts I pimp strut
I continually walk with finesse and sophistication, unashamed and unbothered by the critics.
Mah church does not have to worry
Our church is strong, and we do not have to be overly concerned about outside issues affecting us.
Because I preach, to teach, and reach one each
My mission is to use my platform to educate, enlighten and positively impact the lives of at least one person at a time.
Now, on that token, Deacon Du Dot, do dat
Let us move on to the next topic with the same enthusiasm and zeal.
Sermon said, you'd lose Spiritual awakening, in the sins of mankind For the deaf, the dumb, and the blind
The sermon today talks about the dangers of being overwhelmed by the sins of humanity, and how it can cause spiritual blindness and deafness.
Contributed by Katherine Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.