Marlon Williams (born September 30, 1962 in Queens, New York City), better known as Marley Marl, is an influential hip-hop producer. He was the house producer of the Juice Crew, which included (in addition to him): Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, Roxanne Shanté, Kool G Rap, MC Shan (his cousin) and Masta Ace, and produced songs for outside artists including King Tee and LL Cool J. He was also an important figure in the careers of Eric B. & Rakim, producing their first hits "My Melody" and "Eric B Is President", mixing James Brown samples and synthetic beats in a fashion previously unheard of.
Hip-Hop Lives is a collaborative album from MC KRS-One and producer Marley Marl that was released on May 22, 2007. The album is sometimes consdered a bench mark in the history of hip-hop, in the sense that 20 years ago, KRS and Marl were once bitter rivals involved in the legendary Bridge Wars.
"It all happened with one phone call," Marley Marl told AllHipHop.com during a March 2006 interview.[1] "They called me and he jumped on the phone and told me it would be spectacular for Hip-Hop...My reason for doing this is to show these kids that [Hip-Hop beefs] are not that serious."
Album sampler has premier on HipHopGame.com
This album was ranked #1 Top Hip-Hop releases for May on About.com
Nothin' New
KRS-One & Marley Marl Lyrics
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I'm seein' a lot of cats comin' into the industry
But they got the wrong idea
Nah but f'real f'real, a lot of cats comin' into it like
Yo what could the industry do for me? No
What could you bring to the industry?
What could you bring into the industry?
Nothing new, nothing new, dem not sayin' nothing new
Nothing new, nothing new, dem not sayin' nothing new
They run, they run, they run, they run, they run their lyric through
But when you're finished rhymin' you have not heard nothing new
So this one dedicated to the one that run their rhyme-a
Time after time after time after time
I know what you will say before you jump up on the stage
But make sure you don't say, "Di-di-di-dah-di-di-di-day"
Then we'll have to look for you and chop you all up
So when you see me in the street just keep your mouth shut
Nothing new, nothing new, dem not sayin' nothing new
Nothing new, nothing new, dem not sayin' nothing new, what?
Everythin' you doin' kid we already did it
Everythin' you spittin' kid we already spit it
This my 15th album, I'm havin' fun wit'chu critics
Everythin' you doin kid we already did it
If rap was a toilet, I woulda already shit it
Critics sayin', "Kris you shoulda already quit it"
But I can't stop, won't stop spittin' crazy lyrics
'Cause I, am hip hop, other rappers just try
You critics wanna sit down and debate every line
But tryin' to get into my concert same time
Spot all packed up, cops yellin', "Back up, back up"
KRS yellin', "Sound man turn the track up"
We act up the whole spot a hour straight
We rock 30 classics at least 20 breaks
We always in demand and you must over stand man
We won't be found man on Billboard or SoundScan
Seek me and you will find
Where I be kickin' or spittin' that ill rhyme
Until then they can't see me 'cause I be
In the heart of every rapper I shine
Nothing new, nothing new, dem not sayin' nothing new
Nothing new, nothing new, dem not sayin' nothing new
They run, they run, they run, they run, they run their lyric through
But when they're finished rhymin' you have not heard nothing new
So this one dedicated to the one that run their rhyme-a
Time after time after time after time
I know what you will say before you jump up on the stage
But make sure you don't, yo yo Marley turn me up a bit
Which one of you punk ass rappers
Wanna get chewed up like seafood platters?
Bring your best rhyme, it don't matter to me
You ain't gettin' on tonight by battlin' me
The streets won't forgive you man, them guns go blam
Have you crawlin' up the wall like Spider-Man
You all in the jungle, with no Spears like Brittney
Like the coke want Whitney, you still wanna get me
But no, you ain't made for this
I put my hand through your chest like Agent Smith
I jam like them big four-fifths
I go off like a glock 9, no safety on Kris
y'all talk 'bout platinum, I don't need all that
I got 26 gold and platinum plaques
I'll take away your rights like the Patriot Act
Have your whole crew thinkin', "Well maybe he is kinda whack"
Oh you know what happens after this
Win or lose, you know what happens after Kris
They call me Blastmaster 'cause I be blastin'
Have yo' ass lookin' like Jesus in 'The Passion'
In the song "Nothing New" by KRS-One & Marley Marl, the artists express their disdain towards the lack of originality and substance in the rap industry. They criticize newcomers who only care about personal gain and winning over the crowd with rhymes that lack depth and creativity. The chorus emphasizes the idea that most rappers don't bring anything new to the table: they run their lyrics through, and when they finish rhyming, the audience hasn't heard anything new. The artists stress that they have already done everything that the newcomers are doing, and they won't be found on the Billboard charts.
The lyrics in the verses expand on the artists' disdain towards the critics who say that they should quit, and towards the rappers who are trying to imitate them. They also describe the competitive nature of the rap industry, mentioning that KRS-One won't let anyone get on the stage by battling him. He warns that those who try will be chewed up like seafood platters, and that he can put his hand through their chest like Agent Smith. The song ends with KRS-One being called the "Blastmaster" because he blasts his competition away.
Line by Line Meaning
Aiyyo Kris man I'm seein' a lot of movement in the industry right now
Marley Marl points out that there are many new artists in the music industry.
Yo what could the industry do for me? No
The new artists are focused on what the industry can do for them instead of what they can bring to the industry.
Nothing new, nothing new, dem not sayin' nothing new
KRS-One notes that the new artists are not bringing any originality to the industry.
They run, they run, they run, they run, they run their lyric through
The new artists keep repeating the same uninspired lyrics.
But when you're finished rhymin' you have not heard nothing new
Despite the new artists' efforts, they are not producing anything original or groundbreaking.
Everythin' you doin' kid we already did it
KRS-One has already been where the new artists are now.
Critics sayin', "Kris you shoulda already quit it"
Critics have not been impressed by KRS-One's recent work and have suggested that he retire from music.
We act up the whole spot a hour straight
KRS-One and Marley Marl put on an energetic and engaging performance.
But tryin' to get into my concert same time
Critics want to analyze every line of KRS-One's performance while also enjoying the show at the same time.
Seek me and you will find
KRS-One is confident that his music will continue to be appreciated.
Which one of you punk ass rappers
KRS-One challenges any new rappers to try to compete with him.
You all in the jungle, with no Spears like Brittney
The new rappers are like Britney Spears without any protection in a dangerous environment.
Like the coke want Whitney, you still wanna get me
New rappers are still trying to compete with KRS-One even though it is not in their best interest.
But no, you ain't made for this
KRS-One is certain that new rappers cannot stand up to him.
Have yo' ass lookin' like Jesus in 'The Passion'
KRS-One's rapping style is powerful enough to leave other rappers stunned.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LAWRENCE KRSONE PARKER, MARL MARLEY
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