Murray was introduced to Erick Sermon of EPMD by K-Solo. Sermon would feature Murray on his album No Pressure on the Single "Hostile". Murray quickly established himself as one of the most creative lyricists in the industry with his first album The Most Beautifullest Thing in This World, released in 1994 on Jive Records. The title track from this album remains Murray's biggest solo hit. This album was given 4 mics by The Source.
Murray's second album Enigma was released in 1996 on Jive. It received similar ratings from critics, but it was not quite as commercially successful as the previous album. In 1998, The Def Squad covered "Rapper's Delight" by the Sugarhill Gang. They would later release their own album,El Niño (album). Murray's third album It's a Beautiful Thing was released in 1999 while he was in prison. Like the previous album, it received relatively good reviews, but it showed yet another drop in sales. Murray also appeared on the song "Home Alone" by R. Kelly. In 2001, Murray's return to the music industry was announced with a memorable verse on "Fatty Girl." This song was featured on The Good Life, a compilation of songs for Fubu.
While he was in prison, Murray began writing for his next solo album. Upon his release, he would leave Jive and sign with Def Jam. He's Keith Murray was released in 2003. Murray chose this title because the album represents him, but many fans saw it as an obvious attempt at crossover success because of singles like "Candy Bar" featuring Patti Austin. The album also featured the single "Yeah, Yeah U Know It." This song has guest appearances from fellow Def Squad members Redman and Erick Sermon. Murray dedicated "Christina" to his sister. That same year, Murray was featured on the video game Def Jam Vendetta.
In 2004,he was featured in mantis's song Day By Day which was about street life and children. It was very emotional and touching in which means we should change the world.
Keith Murray's vocals / crowd hyping skills appear on the songs; "Elektrobank" by the Chemical Brothers from their album "Dig You Own Hole" and also is on Redman and Method Mans album "Black Out 2".
Straight Loonie
Keith Murray Lyrics
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And bust some to keep me uplifted
It flows to my braincells like from smoke
I'm no joke I make an old man croak because I'm loc'
I'm wild psychosomatic I got gats
Stored in my attic for any crazy bastard
It's all in the mind when the E drops a rhyme
My freakin frame is like a pair of Calvin Klein's
Like I stole somethin when I'm bustin
I'm Don of mic with this shit
I rock on, to the breaker one-nine ya dig??
Erick Sermon got funk for days, for those who want to
Backstab me in the back, like the O'Jays!
Can't get these nuts on the real
It's gonna be a cold day in Hell before the E drops the steel!
ARRRRRRRRGH! I still rock with My Adidas
With Run-D.M.C. and Jay, my niggaz packin heaters
So get off, get off, and if you want the real scoop
On the E Double, check the sounds!
I rise my eyes burnt like cherry
Get wise to my style more fly than Halle Berry
I don't know so I'm sayin bye-bye
until next try!!
Def Squad, is in the house, yo
Green Beret, is in the house, yo
L.O.D., is in the house, yo
Keith Murray, is in the house, yo
And Jesus is a fuckin puppeteer! The devil cut my
Sights off, and I'm runnin wild in this atmosphere
For mad niggaz it's curtains
I'm losin my mind, in this biological universe
In my dreams, I'll be gettin away drivin a hearse
So when I get to hell, I'm stabbin up the devil first
And leavin the skull decapitate his ass, catchin wreck
Rip off his head, and shit down his fuckin neck (bitch!)
From the little voice in my conscious
I might just leave a crazy-ass unconscious
And why, is a crooked letter like my alibi
A psychic couldn't tell the science of my mind
This man gets the wealth and y'all can all eat shit and die
Cause I'ma gets mines, bitch!
West coast, is in the house, yo
East coast, is in the house, yo
N.Y.C., is in the house, yo
Lil' Jamal, is in the house, yo
Biddi-bla-ba-ba-ba, how ya like the Squad now?
I'ma come down to represent the juveniles
I kick styles that niggaz can't fuck with
Cause when I come down I cold wreck the whole shit
Now who the fuck want to see Jamal I fades em all
And any nigga that step up, he's sure to fall
Now I come down to be the illest, the realest
Any nigga that step up, I'm ready to peal his
Cap, sit back relax and dwell on the shit
Cause I be the illest little kid I'm ready to rip
Any motherfucker that want to step nigga
I'll let you know where the weapon is kept, how the fuck you figure
That you can fuck with me, I be the illest B.G.
Bustin from Philly, chillin up in Cali
Sally from the Valley fucked me and she burned me
So you know I got the illest and I earned my props be
Fo sho' I'm ready to rip any MC who step
And let them know where the weapon is kept
You punk bitch, and I hit a switch
Any motherfucker step I dump him in the ditch
Trick!
In Keith Murray's song "Straight Loonie," he starts with a confident line that indicates how great he is when it comes to writing lyrics, stating that he provides rhymes that are wicked and also keeps himself uplifted. The lyrics portray that Keith believes that his writing style is like smoke that flows to his brain cells, driving his wild thoughts. He further describes himself as loco a wild person, who is psychosomatic and has some gats (guns) stored in the attic to use in case of any crazy individual. When he drops flows or raps, the lyrics signify that they cause a reaction, and it feels like he is wearing a new pair of designer jeans. Additionally, Keith Murray mentions that he is the "Don of the mic," rocked on to the breaker one-nine, as Erick Sermon comes in with funky music to support Keith's rhymes. Keith also makes it clear that he is not to be disrespected in any way by anyone, for those who backstab him, leave them to face their issues because when he is coming your way, he is not dropping his steel.
In the second verse, Keith Murray raps about the presence of the Def Squad, Green Beret, L.O.D, and himself, all present in the house. He then goes on and says that Jesus is a puppeteer while the devil cut his senses off, taking him to a wild and unfamiliar atmosphere. In this biological universe, Keith thinks he is losing his mind, while in his dreams, he drives a hearse as he runs away. He raps about cutting off the devil's skull and catching wreck while ripping off his head and shitting down his neck. Keith then goes on and states that his mind's science is elusive for a psychic to comprehend. He further raps about achieving wealth and making everyone who doubts him eat dirt while he accumulates his riches. Lastly, Keith Murray ends with Lil' Jamal representing the West Coast and East Coast is present in the house while he finishes off any MC that tries to step up against him.
Line by Line Meaning
Testin one two three! Whoa I flow rhymes wicked
Introducing oneself with an aim to impress the audience as a skilled rapper
And bust some to keep me uplifted
Rapping keeps the rapper motivated and energized
It flows to my braincells like from smoke
Rapping is like smoking for the rapper's braincells
I'm no joke I make an old man croak because I'm loc'
The rapper is serious and can be deadly or mad, can make even an old man die with his style
I'm wild psychosomatic I got gats
The rapper is insane and carries guns
Stored in my attic for any crazy bastard
Guns are kept in the attic to be used against enemies or anyone who tries to harm the rapper
It's all in the mind when the E drops a rhyme
Rap is entirely based on the rapper's mind and thoughts
My freakin frame is like a pair of Calvin Klein's
The rapper is fit and stylish
I drop flows through Customs, and get sniffed out
The rapper's rhymes are scrutinized and often caught by authorities
Like I stole somethin when I'm bustin
The rapper feels guilty when rapping, as if he is stealing something
I'm Don of mic with this shit
The rapper is a leader in the rap game
I rock on, to the breaker one-nine ya dig??
The rapper says he is unstoppable and asks if the audience understood that
Erick Sermon got funk for days, for those who want to
The rapper praises Erick Sermon and his music
Backstab me in the back, like the O'Jays!
The rapper says someone betrayed him, like the soul group The O'Jays
Can't get these nuts on the real
The rapper cannot tolerate fake people
It's gonna be a cold day in Hell before the E drops the steel!
The rapper says he would rather die than give up his weapons
ARRRRRRRRGH! I still rock with My Adidas
The rapper loves his adidas shoes and still wears them
With Run-D.M.C. and Jay, my niggaz packin heaters
The rapper is with his friends Run-D.M.C. and Jay, who are also armed
So get off, get off, and if you want the real scoop
The rapper tells people to stop bothering him and find out the truth
On the E Double, check the sounds!
The rapper asks the audience to listen to his music
I rise my eyes burnt like cherry
The rapper's eyes are fiery, like burning cherry
Get wise to my style more fly than Halle Berry
The rapper boasts that his style is better than the actress Halle Berry
I don't know so I'm sayin bye-bye until next try!!
The rapper is done with this session and will come back later
Def Squad, is in the house, yo
The rap group Def Squad is present
Green Beret, is in the house, yo
The elite special forces unit Green Beret is present
L.O.D., is in the house, yo
The Legion Of Doom, a wrestling tag team, is present
Keith Murray, is in the house, yo
Keith Murray, the rapper, is present
And Jesus is a fuckin puppeteer! The devil cut my
The rapper insults Jesus and claims that the devil is manipulating him
Sights off, and I'm runnin wild in this atmosphere
The rapper is lost and going crazy
For mad niggaz it's curtains
For crazy people, it is the end
I'm losin my mind, in this biological universe
The rapper is getting insane and confused with the world
In my dreams, I'll be gettin away drivin a hearse
The rapper will escape in a hearse when he dreams
So when I get to hell, I'm stabbin up the devil first
The rapper plans to kill the devil when he goes to hell
And leavin the skull decapitate his ass, catchin wreck
The rapper will cut the devil's head off and cause destruction
Rip off his head, and shit down his fuckin neck (bitch!)
The rapper is disrespectful towards the devil and will defecate on his corpse
From the little voice in my conscious
The rapper is referring to a small thought or voice in his mind
I might just leave a crazy-ass unconscious
The rapper might knock someone out with his insanity
And why, is a crooked letter like my alibi
The rapper compares the concept of 'why' to an excuse, similar to his alibi
A psychic couldn't tell the science of my mind
The rapper is so unpredictable that even a psychic cannot understand him
This man gets the wealth and y'all can all eat shit and die
The rapper will become wealthy and does not care if everyone else dies
Cause I'ma gets mines, bitch!
The rapper will get what he deserves, no matter what
West coast, is in the house, yo
The West Coast of the US is represented
East coast, is in the house, yo
The East Coast of the US is represented
N.Y.C., is in the house, yo
New York City is represented
Lil' Jamal, is in the house, yo
Lil' Jamal, a rapper, is present
Biddi-bla-ba-ba-ba, how ya like the Squad now?
The rapper is asking the audience about their opinion of the squad of rappers present
I'ma come down to represent the juveniles
The rapper is representing young people or new rappers
I kick styles that niggaz can't fuck with
The rapper's style is unbeatable
Cause when I come down I cold wreck the whole shit
The rapper will destroy everything when he performs
Now who the fuck want to see Jamal I fades em all
No one can defeat Jamal
And any nigga that step up, he's sure to fall
Anyone who challenges Jamal will lose
Now I come down to be the illest, the realest
Jamal wants to be the best rapper
Any nigga that step up, I'm ready to peal his cap,
Jamal is ready to shoot or kill anyone who challenges him
Sit back relax and dwell on the shit
The audience should pay attention and understand the music
Cause I be the illest little kid I'm ready to rip
The rapper is the best and ready to perform
Any motherfucker that want to step nigga
Anyone who wants to challenge the rapper will lose
I'll let you know where the weapon is kept, how the fuck you figure
The rapper has a weapon and tells anyone who wants to challenge him
That you can fuck with me, I be the illest B.G.
No one can beat this ill-behaved rapper
Bustin from Philly, chillin up in Cali
The rapper is from Philadelphia and enjoys living in California
Sally from the Valley fucked me and she burned me
The rapper had sex with someone from the San Fernando Valley and got an STD
So you know I got the illest and I earned my props be
The rapper earned his fame and reputation
Fo sho' I'm ready to rip any MC who step
The rapper is ready to defeat any other rapper
And let them know where the weapon is kept
The rapper has a weapon that he will use if challenged
You punk bitch, and I hit a switch
The rapper insults and threatens anyone who challenges him
Any motherfucker step I dump him in the ditch
The rapper will murder anyone who challenges him and dispose of the body in a ditch
Trick!
The rapper ends his verse with a curse word, referring to anyone who thinks they can challenge him
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAMON YUL WIMBLEY, DARREN ROBINSON, ERICK S. SERMON, JAMAL PHILLIPS, JIMMY GLENN, KEITH OMAR MURRAY, MARK MORALES, RODERICK LEMONT KIRKPATRICK, STEPHEN C. JR. LINSLEY, TREVOR SMITH
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Djay
Classic album 🔥
sQully Mcfadden
I listen to it regularly✌
Underground Chamber Muzik
Still goes hard in 2022!!!
DANTANA 773
Classic from 1994!!!!
badazz disciple
erick's roughest shit!
Keith Witcher
Keith Murray, Erick Sermon of EPMD, Jamal of ILLegal, Straight Loonie song is a classic. Erick lyrics are funny LOL. Keith lyrics are funny LOL. Jamal lyrics are funny LOL. Keith The Most Beautifullest Thing In This World album is a classic. I like the album pictures. I like Keith Murray. Keith Murray should've did songs with MC Ren of NWA, Willie D of Geto Boys, Nas, DMX(RIP), Onyx, M.O.P., Big L(RIP), Foxy Brown.
Lefty southpaw 336 * 631
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