Born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant and Brownsville, Killah Priest became infatuated with hip-hop as a child, listening to old-school and new school acts like Eric B. & Rakim alike. He also was influenced by local rappers, like GZA and Onyx's Suave, who would often play local parties. Killah Priest began working on his rhyming and eventually earned a considerable reputation in Brooklyn , but instead of pursuing his musical career further, he took a sabbatical in order to educate himself, primarily about religion and history.
Killah Priest returned to rapping in 1995, appearing on several Wu projects. All of his cameos were noteworthy, but his role on Liquid Swords earned special attention. By the end of 1996, he formed his own side project, the Sunz of Man. In 1997, GZA suggested to Geffen that they sign Killah Priest, and the label took his advice.
Killah worked on the album with True Master and 4th Disciple, two producers associated with the Clan. The resulting album, Heavy Mental, was dense with religious imagery and filled with evocative sounds. It received excellent reviews upon its March 1998 release and was a respectable commercial success, debuting at number 24 on the pop charts.
Killah Priest issued his second album, View from Masada, in the spring of 2000, further bolstering his status as one of the most compelling solo artists in the Wu-Tang stable. After that he has released more projects such as Priesthood and Black August.
Maccabean Revolt
Killah Priest Lyrics
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Same rose, abg, rose cartel,what?
'99, the beginnin of the endin baby
Yea, gon take you there, what?
Yo, yo, yo, ugh ugh...
Same rose, I throw the chrome to ya knot
Same dude known for runnin in spots, bustin the glock
Who smuggle pounds on the yacht
Blowin rounds from the pound till it's hot
When it's nice I'm blowin town in a drop
Killah priest hold me down wit the wop
Disrespect me let the silencers pop
Snitch niggas get found in the lot for trynna take us
Supposed to be a man, switch sides like cross-faders
The source hate us, we toss shit like hot potatoes
Think I got the vapors, disease cause prayin nations
Resorts me to lay in fakers, we turn it up in this game
I'm gettin buck in this game, we sippin, rum on the rocks
Gettin, dumb on the block, it's the haters that clock that make me double wit
Shots, yea this, money I watch keep me rubbin my glock, like it's burnin my
Crotch, still I turn it a notch
Know I'm, runnin wit plot if I run in ya spot, aim invisible dots at the tip of
Ya knot
Yo, yo, same rose
Killah priest daddy rose
Abg maccabees, rose cartel
Peace stone ridahz, ugh, we in this bitch...
The lyrics to Killah Priest's song "Maccabean Revolt" describe a world of violence and betrayal, where the singer is forced to watch his back at all times in order to survive. He speaks of running the block and flipping quarters of rock with cops who smuggle goods on the yacht. He also mentions blowing rounds from the pound till it's hot, which could suggest he is dealing with drugs or guns. The singer is loyal to his crew, and anyone who disrespects them is met with silence from a silenced gun. He also warns of the dangers of snitching, saying "snitch n*ggas get found in the lot for trynna take us". In a world where betrayal is the norm, cunning and violence are needed to survive, and the singer is more than willing to dish it right back out.
The lyrics in "Maccabean Revolt" paint a picture of urban warfare, where allegiances are fleeting and survival is key. They represent a reality where crime pays, and the only friends you can trust are your own. This song is meant to be a representation of the ills of society and the negative effects of poverty and crime on the human soul. It is a call to action to rise above this lifestyle and seek a better path forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Same rose, I throw the chrome to ya knot
I'm the same person you know who will shoot at you with a gun
Same dude known for runnin in spots, bustin the glock
I am known as the person who runs out and shoots in places frequently
I'm runnin the block, flippin quarters of rock wit transporters that's cops
I am dominating my area, dealing drugs and moving them with corrupt police officers
Who smuggle pounds on the yacht
These cops smuggle large amounts of drugs on a yacht
Blowin rounds from the pound till it's hot
I am firing my guns and creating a dangerous situation
When it's nice I'm blowin town in a drop
When everything seems calm, I'm cruising around in a nice car
Killah priest hold me down wit the wop
My partner Killah Priest has my back with his gun
Disrespect me let the silencers pop
If someone disrespects me, they will suffer the consequences of a silenced gun
Snitch niggas get found in the lot for trynna take us
People who snitch on us will end up dead in the parking lot
Supposed to be a man, switch sides like cross-faders
People who claim to be men often switch to the other side of a conflict like DJ cross-faders
The source hate us, we toss shit like hot potatoes
People at The Source magazine dislike us, so we get rid of things quickly like hot potatoes
Think I got the vapors, disease cause prayin nations
I may be sick, and praying people may be spreading disease
Resorts me to lay in fakers, we turn it up in this game
I often have to deal with fake people, but I thrive in this dangerous lifestyle
I'm gettin buck in this game, we sippin, rum on the rocks
I am aggressive in this lifestyle, and we drink rum on the rocks as we do it
Gettin, dumb on the block, it's the haters that clock that make me double wit shots
I act foolishly in my area, but my enemies make me more cautious and quick to shoot
Yea this, money I watch keep me rubbin my glock, like it's burnin my crotch
I am constantly checking my money and rubbing my gun, even if it causes discomfort
Still I turn it a notch
Despite the risks, I am always increasing the intensity of my lifestyle
Know I'm, runnin wit plot if I run in ya spot, aim invisible dots at the tip of ya knot
If I come to your place, I have a plan and I will shoot you accurately
Yo, yo, same rose
Introducing the singer and repeating that he is the same person
Killah priest daddy rose
Introducing the artist's partner, Killah Priest
Abg maccabees, rose cartel
Referring to their affiliation with the Abg Maccabees and Rose Cartel
Peace stone ridahz, ugh, we in this bitch...
Announcing their gang's name, the Peace Stone Ridahz, and the fact that they are present in this situation
Lyrics © DIVA ONE MUSIC, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: DALLAS AUSTIN, HARRY CASEY, KEVIN WALES, LISA LOPEZ, RICHARD FINCH, DALLAS L. AUSTIN, HARRY WAYNE CASEY, KEVIN J. WALES, LISA NICOLE LOPES
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Melanated Queen
I still have this album, classic track. 💣💣💣💣🔥🔥🔥🔥
" Devil smirks I grab a gun and blow off his grin."
Truth Seeker
Yo I love that verse!!
Bymyspiritsaysthebronze
My favorite line
DiazaburoEdiBan
this never gets boring ever
Crown Prince
These kind of lyrics are the black man expressing part of his greatness.I AM GLAD THAT MY GENETICS ARE BLACK
Essential Elements
Preach
Truth Seeker
YES!!!!!! Those genetics are GODLY!
TruthSeekingOrb
I love all these tracks i reckon I’ve walked about a thousand miles with all Priests albums and learnt so much along the way ⚔️ also on an isolated mountain when I was a 13. all I had was wutang forever album Ironman and gravediggaaaaaazzz that’s all I needed 😍
Truck Turner
best song off the album.
TotaLRecall13
Werd🛸💫🔥