Using only his homemade studio and personal credit card, Kero One pressed and released his first 12” record Check the Blueprints in 2003 on his own imprint, Plug Label. Without any experience as to how he should distribute his new record, Kero One spent endless hours researching, cold calling, and seeking help from friends. Of the 50 copies that were eventually distributed around the world, one landed in a tiny record store in Tokyo, Japan. A few weeks later, it was found by a Japanese DJ who played it at a club that night and received dozens of inquires, including a Japanese label executive who immediately contacted Kero One and asked for 3,000 copies of the record. The record, “Check the Blueprints” became an underground Hiphop classic in Japan, and Kero One was invited to tour the country just a few months after. He performed in cities throughout Japan where he was greeted by hundreds of fans waiting to take photographs and autographs, much to his surprise. It was at this point that making a career out of music became a reality.
Kero One went on to finish his first album, Windmills of the Soul, in 2005, handling everything from playing instruments, rapping, and sound engineering. Without a strong label backing or a street team, Kero One handled almost all the business himself. From promotions and marketing, manufacturing, finances, art direction and web design, Kero One personally handed out promos to tastemakers anywhere he could find them. Eventually the hard work paid off, and Windmills of the Soul garnered respect in many circles for Kero One’s thought provoking lyrics and musical soundscapes which fused live instruments with dusty analog samples. It wasn’t long before Kero One quit his job as a web designer in 2006 to pursue music full time. Since 2006, Kero One has been awarded the title of Best HipHop Album of 2006 from Remix magazine Japan, topped iTunes hiphop charts, received praise from artists all over the world like multi Grammy award winning producer Will.i.am of Black Eyed peas, the legendary Stevie Wonder, Emmy nominated jazz singer Jaime Cullum, and multi award winning Korean Hiphop groups Epik High and Dynamic Duo. Kero One has also performed with artists like Stevie Wonder, Blu + Exile, Far East Movement, KRS 1, Dougie Fresh, Epik High, Jay Park, Dynamic Duo & Simon D. Kero One’s Music has been heard in Printemps Mall in Paris, Takashimaya mall in Tokyo, Hyatt hotels, and Tv Shows like Anthony Bourdain Layover and Fuse TV. Additionally, Kero One has collaborated with artists from all over the globe like Talib Kweli, Aloe Blacc, Epik High (KOREA), Ben Westbeech (UK), Dj Deckstream (JAPAN), David Choi, Fashawn, Shing02, Dumbfoundead, The Sound Providers, Dj Mitsu, Dynamic Duo (KOREA) and many others.
As of 2012, Kero One has released four full length solo albums. His fourth solo album “Color Theory”, raised over $10,000 from fans who wanted to help fund it on Kickstarter. Kero One is a full time rapper, producer, and DJ. Check out his work on his youtube channel (www.youtube.com/keroonetv).
I Like It
Kero One Lyrics
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Ladies and gentlemen, I've found him
I want you to meet the baddest motherfucker (right on, right on, right on)
Who is it?
Well it's grand puba honey
With my man snug doogie love
Droppin' 2000, dig the way this go down
Check it
I hit a flow all dipped in lotion
Sit back and sip moe as I'm countin' my doe
Grand puba macks well, doogie, comin' with the new york
We keep it real like jail when we might talk
Honies know 'cause when I'm in the set
Grand puba is the one who makes they stink box wet
So let me tell ya somethin' lady
When ya flow this flow then it's all cream and baby
I made this one for the brothers in the party
To find a hottie
And dance body to body
Step one: first you grab honey by the waist
Step two: then you move at a ghetto pace
Step three: then ya look her dead in the face
Step four: now it's time to leave this place
Hold up, be careful of the cheesa's
The teasa's, the one who wants the money and the visa's
I'ma tell honies straight off the bat
But please don't even go there with that, dig it
This ones designed to make your spine in your back wind
Grand puba lights it up for you every time
Oh, yeah I like it
And ya say new york city (I like it)
Oh, yeah I like it
And ya and ya say new york city (I like it)
Oh, yeah I like it
And ya say new york city (I like it)
Oh yeah I lke it
And ya say ( I like it)
Could it be I've stayed away too long
Seems mc's be wishing I was gone
Because they wanna be where I are
But ya can't get that far
So stop wishing on a star
Its only one grand p, so honey do what you did on the night you creeped with
Me
Its no doubt I come real with that
The butter track
The one that makes the honey's hit the bed mat
I'm energetic, poetic, athletic, with good credit
So just move like I'm Simon and I said it
Ya see my flow is just a step ahead
I'm still wicked in a bed because I'm down right nasty like newlyweds
So back up and let me breathe, 'cause when it comes to gettin' down
I'm gettin' looser than a crackheads hair weave
And I, bet ya my dolly, while ya never find another style like this
If ya search a million miles
So why'n cha let puba ingnite your party
I hit a flow liike al jarrow
But I've been doin' this for years
I'm leavin' mc's in tears,tears; dig it
Cause they fallin' just like the rain
Grand puba's too much for the brain
Now gold diggers who try to get it
I left 'em backwards, they thought they farted when they shitted
Cause puba's everything, and everything is pu
Cause I hit'em with the (one), and then with the (two)
Yeah, 'cause that's just how grand pu and sadat doogie do
Ya didn't know I was the bomb baby
Somebody should've told you, somebody should have told you
Oh, yeah I like it (I like it)
Oh, yeah I like it (I like it)
And ya say new york city
Oh, yeah I like it (no doubt)
And ya say new york city
Oh, yeah I like it
Ha ha, and ya say
'Cause we get down for ours we get down no doubt
Down for ours we get down no doubt
Down for ours we get down no doubt
Down for ours we get down
'Cause we get down for ours we get down no doubt
Down for ours we get down no doubt
Down for ours we get down no doubt
Ninety-five flav, and I'm out
(Oh, yeah I like it)
(Oh, yeah I like it)
The song "I Like It" by Kero One is actually a cover of a classic hip hop song by Grand Puba and Sadat X from the 90s. The song talks about love and romance in the party scene of New York City. The lyrics describe the swagger and confidence of Grand Puba and his dancing skills to impress the ladies in the party. He mentions how he keeps it real like jail and makes the stink box wet, targeting the ladies. He also gives step by step instruction for the guys to dance with the hotties, and at the same time warns them about gold diggers and money seekers. The chorus repeats "Oh yeah, I like it" and is part of the catchy hook of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Opening word to indicate excitement and agreement
Ladies and gentlemen, I've found him
Introducing and hyping up Grand Puba as the baddest motherfucker
I want you to meet the baddest motherfucker (right on, right on, right on)
Excitedly emphasizing Grand Puba as the baddest motherfucker
Who is it?
Asking who the baddest motherfucker is
Well it's grand puba honey
Answering that it is Grand Puba
With my man snug doogie love
Identifying Snug Doogie Love as Grand Puba's partner
Droppin' 2000, dig the way this go down
Announcing the release of the album and the excitement for it
Check it
Inviting the listener to pay attention
I hit a flow all dipped in lotion
Starting a verse about Grand Puba's smooth rap style
Sit back and sip moe as I'm countin' my doe
Enjoying the lifestyle that comes with being successful in the music industry
Grand puba macks well, doogie, comin' with the new york
Referring to a successful partnership between Grand Puba and Snug Doogie in their music career in New York
We keep it real like jail when we might talk
Maintaining an authentic style in their rap and music career
Honies know 'cause when I'm in the set
Explaining how the ladies know Grand Puba is the man
Grand puba is the one who makes they stink box wet
Implying that Grand Puba's style is irresistible to women
So let me tell ya somethin' lady
Addressing the ladies and men with some advice
When ya flow this flow then it's all cream and baby
Explaining that when Grand Puba raps, it's all good and enjoyable
I made this one for the brothers in the party
Saying that the song was made for partying and dancing
To find a hottie
Encouraging the listeners to find a cute girl to dance with
And dance body to body
Explaining how to dance with someone
Step one: first you grab honey by the waist
Providing detailed instructions on how to dance
Step two: then you move at a ghetto pace
Continuing the instructions on how to dance
Step three: then ya look her dead in the face
Further continuing the instructions
Step four: now it's time to leave this place
Ending the instructions on how to dance and telling the listeners to leave the party soon after
Hold up, be careful of the cheesa's
Warning the listeners to watch out for people who are seeking money and visas
The teasa's, the one who wants the money and the visa's
Further elaborating on who to watch out for
I'ma tell honies straight off the bat
Being honest with the ladies
But please don't even go there with that, dig it
Telling the ladies not to bother with those type of people
This ones designed to make your spine in your back wind
Explaining how the song and music make you feel
Grand puba lights it up for you every time
Grand Puba is always on fire and delivering great music to the listeners
Oh, yeah I like it
Repeating the catchy and exciting phrase that listeners will like the music
And ya say new york city (I like it)
Emphasizing that the good music and dance will happen in New York City
Could it be I've stayed away too long
Starting the second verse about how Grand Puba is missed by other rappers
Seems mc's be wishing I was gone
Implying that other rappers didn't want Grand Puba's competition around
Because they wanna be where I are
Other rappers want to achieve the same success and fame as Grand Puba
But ya can't get that far
Reminding the other rappers that they can't replicate Grand Puba's unique style and sound
So stop wishing on a star
Encouraging the other rappers to stop wishing and start working hard
Its only one grand p, so honey do what you did on the night you creeped with
Expressing that there is only one Grand Puba and to enjoy his music like one would enjoy a romantic encounter
Me
Referring to himself, Grand Puba
Its no doubt I come real with that
Affirming that his rapping style and music is authentic and genuine
The butter track
Referring to a good and well-liked song
The one that makes the honey's hit the bed mat
Implying that women love his music so much that they want to get intimate with him
I'm energetic, poetic, athletic, with good credit
Boasting about his positive traits such as his energy, poetry, athleticism, and good credit score
So just move like I'm Simon and I said it
Encouraging the listeners to enjoy and move to his music as he is the one who said it and created it
Ya see my flow is just a step ahead
Boasting about his unique and creative style
I'm still wicked in a bed because I'm down right nasty like newlyweds
Comparing his nasty rap style to the passion of newlyweds
So back up and let me breathe, 'cause when it comes to gettin' down
Asking for some space to breathe and get down with his music style
I'm gettin' looser than a crackheads hair weave
Expressing that he's getting looser and crazier than someone addicted to crack cocaine
And I, bet ya my dolly, while ya never find another style like this
Promising to the listeners that they won't find another style like his
If ya search a million miles
Emphasizing how unique his style is and how listeners won't find it elsewhere
So why'n cha let puba ingnite your party
Inviting the listeners to let Grand Puba's music ignite their party
I hit a flow liike al jarrow
Referring to a famous jazz musician and how he hits his rap style like music
But I've been doin' this for years
Stating that he's been doing this kind of music and rap for a long time
I'm leavin' mc's in tears,tears; dig it
Boasting about making other rappers cry with envy and admiration for his style
Cause they fallin' just like the rain
Metaphorically comparing other rappers to falling rain and how they can't keep up with him
Grand puba's too much for the brain
Acknowledging how unique and hard to replicate his style can be for others
Now gold diggers who try to get it
Starting to talk about gold diggers who try to get with Grand Puba for his fame and fortune
I left 'em backwards, they thought they farted when they shitted
Describing how he made those gold diggers feel embarrassed and uncomfortable
Cause puba's everything, and everything is pu
Boasting again how complete his style and career is
Cause I hit'em with the (one), and then with the (two)
Referring to his style and signature moves in music and rap
Yeah, 'cause that's just how grand pu and sadat doogie do
Explaining that is just how Grand Puba and Sadat Doogie do it
Ya didn't know I was the bomb baby
Reminding the listeners that he's the bomb and amazing
Somebody should've told you, somebody should have told you
Further emphasizing how awesome and amazing he is
Down for ours we get down no doubt
Repeating a catchy phrase for the audience
Ninety-five flav, and I'm out
Ending the song with a unique ending phrase and saying he's out
(Oh, yeah I like it)
Repeating the catchy phrase from the chorus to wrap up the song
(no doubt)
Adding emphasis and agreement to the phrase
Ha ha, and ya say
Ending the song with a laugh and inviting the listeners to join in
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANDREW MICHAEL ROSS, RALPH ALEXANDER LAMB
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