Kid Rock released several studio albums from 1988 that mostly went unnoticed before his 1998 record 'Devil Without a Cause', released with Atlantic Records, sold 11 million albums behind the hits, "Bawitdaba","Cowboy," and "Only God Knows Why". In 2000, he released The History of Rock which was a compilation of remixed and remastered versions of songs from his previous albums as well as the hit single, "American Bad Ass". In 2001, he released the follow up, Cocky. After a slow start, his country-flavored hit "Picture" with Sheryl Crow resurrected the album and it went gold as a single and pushed the album's sales to more than 5 million. It was followed by 2003's self-titled release, which failed to chart a major hit. In 2006 he released Live Trucker , a live album. In 2007 Kid Rock released Rock N Roll Jesus, which produced a hit in "All Summer Long." It was his first worldwide smash hit, charting #1 in eight countries across Europe and Australia. Rock N Roll Jesus would go on to sell 5 million albums worldwide including being certified triple platinum in the US.
He has sold 22 million albums to date in the United States, which currently ranks him as the 99th best selling music artist of all time in the U.S.
Abdul Jabar Cut
Kid Rock Lyrics
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Kick on back to the rap I format
When its through what you do is just play it back
Rewind it
Find it
That's how I desinged it
And fellas if you see a big butt get behind it
I mean push and bump
Cause it's about time we made this party jump
Take a drink of your forty
And lets get naughty
Get on the floor and just move your body to the sound
I found and also developed
Lets trip don't sit, come on get the hell up
Look at the black man, now what'd up
He's not a skin head, that's the Abdul Jabar Cut
Yeah...Yeah
Streets of Romeo
Mt. Clemens
Detroit
All over
Now people always me and KDC
If we take this activity a seriously
I reply, with a sigh rather uniquely
And say does Donald Trump have a lotta money
Yes a stupid question, but I won't quote ya
'Cause I'm the Geraldo, Philmore, Oprah
I'm the K-I-D are-O-see-K
Down with Jive, RCA
Hey how could you judge me cause what I am
Be blind to my mind
And take a look and say fuck him
Look at the black man, now what up
He's not a skin head, that's the Abdul Jabar Cut
Okay... Yeah
Like I said
Top Dog
One, two, to the three
And we always come back for more
Kenny wears a low fade
Danny wears no fade
I wear the high fade
And we all get paid
Tryin' to blow my rap down the sink
But go ahead cause my rap's made of brick
And it sticks
Kicks
Hits
And uplifts
At shows, it flows but never drifts
It's too swift and moves with quickness
Top Dog again and you say what is this
Its the under rated MC on top
The young six foot one Kid Rock
Look at the black man, now what's up
He's not a skin head, that's the Abdul Jabar Cut
Okay... Yeah
Get down
Come back
The black man from New Jersey
KDC
Kid Rock
It's the crew right here
Bitch
Now Patty keep it going with the guitar
Yeah, all you punk ass bitches
Hahahaha
This is Kid Mother Fuckin Rock
The beast crew is in the house
All you suckers
This is a mother fuckin party
You better ask somebody
So get your mother fuckin hands up in the air
This ain't no joke
Yo this is the mother fuckin east side
Detroit is in this mother fucker
Uh haha
Yo the black man
From parts unknown
Can you dig it
You Bitch
Yeah... Yeah
For the nineties... Hoe
The song "Abdul Jabar Cut" by Kid Rock is a rap song that is about having a good time and enjoying the music. The song starts with the rapper telling the listeners to kick back and enjoy the rap format of the song. He then talks about how he designed the song so that people can rewind it and play it back over and over again. He talks about how people should get on the dance floor and move their bodies to the sound they found and developed. The rapper encourages people to enjoy themselves and get a little naughty. He also mentions the Abdul Jabar Cut, which is a hairstyle made popular by basketball player Kareem Abdul Jabar, who inspired the haircut's name.
The second part of the song has the rapper addressing people who ask him if he takes his activity seriously. He responds by saying that it is a stupid question, and he compares himself to celebrities like Donald Trump, Geraldo Rivera, Phil Donahue, and Oprah Winfrey. He then starts talking about how people should not judge him based on his race and appearance but instead should see his talent as an MC. He then talks about the Abdul Jabar Cut and again encourages people to enjoy the music and have a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
Kick on back to the rap I format
Relax and enjoy the rap music I am about to play in my own unique way.
When its through what you do is just play it back
When the song is over, just play it again.
Find it
Search and locate the music you like to listen to.
That's how I desinged it
That was my intention when designing this music.
And fellas if you see a big butt get behind it
Men, if you see an attractive woman, go dance with her and enjoy her company.
And grind on it
Dance close and move your bodies to the rhythm of the music.
I mean push and bump
Dance in a way that involves physical touch and movement with your partner.
Cause it's about time we made this party jump
We need to start having fun and dancing more energetically.
Take a drink of your forty
Take a sip of your 40-ounce beer that you brought to this party.
And lets get naughty
Let us loosen up and enjoy ourselves while acting mischievously.
Get on the floor and just move your body to the sound
Start dancing and moving to the beat of this music.
I found and also developed
I created and perfected this music in my own way.
Lets trip don't sit, come on get the hell up
Let's start dancing and having fun, don't just sit around.
Look at the black man, now what'd up
Observe that black man over there, what is he doing?
He's not a skin head, that's the Abdul Jabar Cut
That is not a skinhead hairstyle, it's called the Abdul Jabar Cut.
Streets of Romeo
These are the streets of Romeo, Michigan.
Mt. Clemens
This is the city of Mount Clemens, Michigan.
Detroit
This is the city of Detroit, Michigan.
Now people always me and KDC
People always ask me and KDC.
If we take this activity a seriously
If we are serious about this music activity/hobby.
I reply, with a sigh rather uniquely
I respond to them in a special and unique way, but with a sigh of annoyance.
And say does Donald Trump have a lotta money
I respond with a sarcastic and rhetorical question, like asking if Donald Trump is rich or not.
Yes a stupid question, but I won't quote ya
It's a dumb question, but I won't ridicule you for it.
'Cause I'm the Geraldo, Philmore, Oprah
I'm like a combination of Geraldo Rivera, Phil Donahue, and Oprah Winfrey.
I'm the K-I-D are-O-see-K
I am Kid Rock, also known by my initials K-I-D are-O-see-K.
Down with Jive, RCA
I am signed with and supported by music labels Jive and RCA.
Hey how could you judge me cause what I am
Why would you judge me for who I am as a person or a musician?
Be blind to my mind
Don't ignore my thoughts and intelligence.
And take a look and say fuck him
Don't make a judgement about me based on my appearance or demeanor.
Top Dog
I'm the top dog--the alpha or leader of my crew.
One, two, to the three
I'm counting down and hyping up the crowd before the music drops.
Kenny wears a low fade
My friend Kenny has a low fade hairstyle.
Danny wears no fade
My friend Danny does not have a fade haircut.
I wear the high fade
I have a high fade hairstyle.
And we all get paid
We all make money from our music.
Tryin' to blow my rap down the sink
Someone is trying to criticize or discourage my rap music.
But go ahead cause my rap's made of brick
They can try but it won't work, because my rap music is strong and resilient like a brick.
And it sticks
My rap music is catchy and memorable.
Kicks
My rap music is exciting and fun to listen to.
Hits
My rap music is popular and successful.
And uplifts
My rap music is positive and inspiring to listeners.
At shows, it flows but never drifts
My rap music is perfectly performed and executed live without any mistakes or deviations.
It's too swift and moves with quickness
My rap music is fast and energetic, and always keeps up with the speed of the music industry.
Top Dog again and you say what is this
I'm still the top dog and people are still wondering what my music is all about.
Its the under rated MC on top
I am a rapper who is underrated, but still comes out on top amongst my peers.
The young six foot one Kid Rock
I am a young musician who is six feet and one inch tall, and known as Kid Rock.
Come back
Come back again and listen to my music.
The black man from New Jersey
A black male from New Jersey is present and enjoying the music.
It's the crew right here
This is my group of friends and collaborators who are making this music with me.
Patty keep it going with the guitar
Patty is a friend or bandmate who is playing the guitar and adding to this music.
All you punk ass bitches
Addressing the audience or critics as disrespectful or cowardly people.
This is Kid Mother Fuckin Rock
This is Kid Rock, and I demand respect and attention for my music and persona.
The beast crew is in the house
My crew and I are present and ready to bring a wild and intense energy to this event.
All you suckers
Addressing the audience or critics as foolish or incompetent people.
You better ask somebody
You better inquire or find out more if you doubt our skills or reputation.
This ain't no joke
This is serious music and entertainment, not a comedy or parody.
Yo this is the mother fuckin east side
This is the eastern part of my hometown, and I am proudly representing it.
Detroit is in this mother fucker
We are here in Detroit, and we are bringing our music and energy to this city.
Yo the black man
An unidentified black man is present and enjoying the music.
From parts unknown
We don't know this man's identity or background, but we welcome him to be part of this event.
Can you dig it
Are you enjoying and appreciating this music and atmosphere?
For the nineties... Hoe
This is a music event for the 1990s decade, directed towards the audience in attendance.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT J. RITCHIE
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