2. A Missouri native, Kent moved to New York in 1986 and held a variety of journalism jobs working at InStyle and People and contributing freelance humor articles to various publications. In 1996, he discovered the 'far more legitimate field of fake news' at The Daily Show on Comedy Central, where he was a writer for five years. In 2000, Kent and his fellow writers won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy, Variety or Special, as well as the Peabody Award for Excellence in Broadcasting. Kent then moved to Los Angeles and worked as a producer on shows at Oxygen and ABC.
In 2004 Kent moved back to New York to become part of the launch of Air America Radio. He wrote for Unfiltered with Lizz Winstead, Chuck D and Rachel Maddow where he delivered the "Unfiltered News." He also wrote extensively for Morning Sedition where he performed several characters including Foreign Correspondent Angus McFarquhar, Bill from Harlem and, most frequently, Planet Bush Bureau Chief Lawton Smalls. After the cancellation of Morning Sedition in December 2005, Kent continued to write and perform on The Marc Maron Show until its cancellation in July 2006. He most recently appeared on The Rachel Maddow Show, with daily Sports and "Kent Jones Now" segments and additional co-hosting, especially during her "Ask Dr. Maddow" and "Pet Story" segments. The Lawton Smalls character still makes "calls" to The Sam Seder Show and was on the Nov 7th 2006 live webcam election coverage with Rachel Maddow.
Kent left Air America on Friday, December 14th, 2007, as a result of a "business decision" by the management.
He is now a regular contributor to "The Rachel Maddow Show" on MSNBC. His segment "Just Enough" airs during the last two minutes of the show and focuses on pop culture news.
Alright
Kent Jones Lyrics
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It cost to live this type of life (yeah)
She said I might move tonight
But only if that price is right (yeah)
She'll make the news, in Giuseppe shoes
It's all right, alllll right
Win or lose, take her for jewels
I said don't lose yourself
In that mud, cause it get rainy all the time
She on that pole forever
So right now, it's too many singles on the ground (yeah!)
She said I'm a freak
But I'm not promiscuous
I like shit discreet
She ain't know what the difference was
Said she wanna come back just to smoke and chill with us
I told her get a taxi, I hopped up in my sprinter bus
You pullin' up in the Maybach and I asked how much the rental was
Dinner date with her man, I still asked how much dinner was
Beehive outside the fucking studio
I told Smitty don't knock it down, bitch don't kill my buzz
I'm win or lose tonight
It cost to live this type of life (yeah)
She said I might move tonight
But only if that price is right (yeah)
She'll make the news, in Giuseppe shoes
It's all right, alllll right
Win or lose, take her for jewels
It's alright, alllll right
I said don't lose yourself
In that mud, cause it get rainy all the time
She on that pole forever
So right now, it's too many singles on the ground (yeah!)
Don't hate the playa
Girl, just hate the game
My stomach turned, it had too much to drank
I hit Golden Krust
Cause I was feeling urghy
If Shaun wasn't Livingston, would they sell curry?
Tell the driver be here 12: 30
Call Nessa cause I can't go with my nails dirty
She askin' too many questions 'bout who my exes is
So I kindly got up showed her where the exit is
I'm win or lose tonight
It cost to live this type of life (yeah)
She said I might move tonight
But only if that price is right (yeah)
She'll make the news, in Giuseppe shoes
It's all right, all right, alllll right
Win or lose, take her for jewels
It's alright, alllright
I said don't lose yourself
In that mud, cause it get rainy all the time
She on that pole forever
So right now, it's too many singles on the ground (yeah!)
In the song Alright by Kent Jones, the singer sings about the high cost of living a certain type of lifestyle, and the temptations that come with it. The singer recounts a night where he is win or lose, meaning he could come out on top or fall down, based on whether he can afford the high price of living this type of life. He sings about a woman who is willing to move with him, but only if the price is right and she can take expensive items like Giuseppe shoes and jewels with her.
The singer also warns the woman to not lose herself in the mud and rain that can come with this lifestyle, referencing the woman's profession as a stripper on a pole who is collecting too many singles on the ground. The singer implies that he is also engaging in some shady behavior, mentioning going to Golden Krust due to feeling "urghy" (a reference to feeling high or drunk) and needing his nails clean for a date. He also complains about a woman he was with who was asking too many questions about his past relationships, and he showed her the exit.
The song can be interpreted as a cautionary tale about the high cost of living a certain lifestyle and the dangers and temptations that come with it. The singer seems to be grappling with the pressures of staying on top and the moral dilemmas that come with it, but ultimately embraces it with the refrain "It's alright, all right, alllll right."
Line by Line Meaning
I'm win or lose tonight
I don't know what the outcome of tonight will be, but I'm okay with that uncertainty.
It cost to live this type of life (yeah)
Living this lifestyle has its price, whether it's a monetary or emotional cost.
She said I might move tonight
My partner is considering leaving, even though it depends on the right offer.
But only if that price is right (yeah)
However, she won't leave for just any amount of money; it has to be worth it.
She'll make the news, in Giuseppe shoes
She's a head-turner in her expensive designer shoes, and everyone will be talking about her.
Win or lose, take her for jewels
Whether I win or lose, I need to treat her to nice things like expensive jewelry to keep her happy.
I said don't lose yourself
I advised her not to get caught up in the mud or difficult aspects of her job/lifestyle.
In that mud, cause it get rainy all the time
The negative aspects of her pole-dancing job, such as muddy or rainy conditions, happen often.
She on that pole forever
My partner is dedicated to her pole-dancing job for the long haul, which concerns me.
So right now, it's too many singles on the ground (yeah!)
There are too many one-dollar bills, or singles, on the ground - not enough high-paying customers.
Don't hate the playa
Don't hate me just because I know how to play the game (of life, love, etc.).
Girl, just hate the game
Instead of hating me, hate the systems and structures in place that make it difficult for you to succeed.
My stomach turned, it had too much to drank
I feel sick because I drank too much alcohol.
I hit Golden Krust
I went to a Caribbean bakery called Golden Krust, possibly for some comfort food or to sober up.
Cause I was feeling urghy
I felt queasy, ill or uneasy but didn't go into any more detail about why.
If Shaun wasn't Livingston, would they sell curry?
This is a nonsensical line, but it could refer to some kind of conspiracy theory or hypothetical scenario about why a particular restaurant sells a certain dish.
Tell the driver be here 12: 30
I'm giving instructions to someone, possibly a driver, to pick me up at 12:30.
Call Nessa cause I can't go with my nails dirty
I need to call someone named Nessa because I can't go out with dirty fingernails (possibly suggesting someone who is very image-conscious).
She askin' too many questions 'bout who my exes is
Someone is asking me too many questions about my past relationships, and I'm getting annoyed.
So I kindly got up showed her where the exit is
I politely got up and showed the person the door, suggesting that I didn't want to deal with their questioning anymore.
It's all right, alllll right
Everything is going okay, possibly to reassure myself or others.
Win or lose, take her for jewels
Again, emphasizing that the woman in the song needs to be treated to expensive jewelry, whether or not I win or lose something.
I said don't lose yourself
A repeated line to caution someone from getting too caught up in a negative situation.
In that mud, cause it get rainy all the time
Again, the negative aspects of life, especially in relation to someone's job/lifestyle.
She on that pole forever
This line comes up again, suggesting that the singer is concerned about his partner's long-term commitment to pole-dancing.
So right now, it's too many singles on the ground (yeah!)
A repeated line, suggesting that there aren't enough high-paying customers right now.
Writer(s): Khaled Mohammaed Khaled, Illya Fraser, Andre Christopher Lyon, Marcello Valenzano, Wayne Lee Vaughn, Maurice White
Contributed by Jordyn L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Channy
I'm win or lose tonight
It cost to live this type of life (yeah)
She said I might move tonight
But only if that price is right (yeah)
She'll make the news, in Giuseppe shoes
It's all right, alllll right
Win or lose, take her for jewels
It's alright, alllll right
I said don't lose yourself
In that mud, cause it get rainy all the time
She on that pole forever
So right now, it's too many singles on the ground (yeah!)
She said I'm a freak
But I'm not promiscuous
I like shit discreet
She ain't know what the difference was
Said she wanna come back just to smoke and chill with us
I told her get a taxi, I hopped up in my sprinter bus
You pullin' up in the Maybach and I asked how much the rental was
Dinner date with her man, I still asked how much dinner was
Beehive outside the fucking studio
I told Smitty don't knock it down, bitch don't kill my buzz
I'm win or lose tonight
It cost to live this type of life (yeah)
She said I might move tonight
But only if that price is right (yeah)
She'll make the news, in Giuseppe shoes
It's all right, alllll right
Win or lose, take her for jewels
It's alright, alllll right
I said don't lose yourself
In that mud, cause it get rainy all the time
She on that pole forever
So right now, it's too many singles on the ground (yeah!)
Don't hate the playa
Girl, just hate the game
My stomach turned, it had too much to drank
I hit Golden Krust
Cause I was feeling urghy
If Shaun wasn't Livingston, would they sell curry?
Tell the driver be here 12: 30
Call Nessa cause I can't go with my nails dirty
She askin' too many questions 'bout who my exes is
So I kindly got up showed her where the exit is
I'm win or lose tonight
It cost to live this type of life (yeah)
She said I might move tonight
But only if that price is right (yeah)
She'll make the news, in Giuseppe shoes
It's all right, all right, alllll right
Win or lose, take her for jewels
It's alright, alllright
I said don't lose yourself
In that mud, cause it get rainy all the time
She on that pole forever
So right now, it's too many singles on the ground (yeah!)
YOUNG THUGGER TENDERONI
Dj Khaled is definitely responsible for getting this earth wind fire sample cleared . This is a smash hit
Mr.DANKMEMEZ MASTER
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Loreal Cartwright
Wow!
Miles Coleman
Who else still thinks this song slaps to date?
TD Schickel
2021❗️❗️
C1k Smoke
2022!
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You
Hakeem Hayden
Like the way Kent takes oldies and remake them into dope rap songs...
Loreal Cartwright
Cause he don't have his own sound......"I gave her the can in Kansas" wtf? I know y'all need to jus finish being mos def fans
Dr. Cooch
@Loreal Cartwright Lyrics might be trash but the shit sounds good.