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.
Silent Assasin
Killah Priest Lyrics
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I get up, go outside, jumped in the ride
Before I grabbed the wheel and peel, pushed the stick and drive
Check my steel and slide my gun to the side
Lightning is cut and thru the dark skies
Spell and revenge there's hell in my lens
No bumps, black goose fly outta my skin
Teeth pullin' on black gloves over my hand
Only emitted before I reach this Island
So sick I'm smilin'
This gon' end in violence
I taste redemption in the air
That I seasoned wit time
Watch it simmer in the mind
I cool it wit off wit the nine
Better yet I got the M82A1, a sniper's gun
This should be fun
See tomorrow he plans to speak before the Congress
About an Underworld conglomerates
He plans to hold a conference to introduce the microchip
But I got the contract to leave 'em stiff
They ordered to hit
[Chorus: x2]
A hit on the Rothschilds
A contract on the DuMonts
The Machiavellian lost files
I want judges, presidents laid down
Before the Order of the New World goes around
There's this house, I wonder where his whereabouts
I circle around this crib like in the form of brewin'
Windows down for the shootin'
Black shades for the viewin'
Roll ova by a tree then no one can see me
Binoculars around my neck
I sense death and tits in every breath
Murder steps, I see a light come on
Cross you, so nothin' goes wrong
I see a head come in the room
It's a lady holdin' a baby
Mouth open, stick out my tongue
Tasted air like I'm so crazy
Then he walks in caution
Walks over looks out his window like he knows
I talk to myself real slow
He's lookin' deep into the trees like he see me
The woman makes a gesture in the back
But he just stares, he knows I'm here
[Chorus: x2]
In the intro of this song, the singer gets a call and becomes the boss by taking orders. He gets up and jumps into his car to embark on the mission. Before starting the car, he checks his gun and puts it aside. A storm is brewing, and he can taste the impending violence in the air. He is seeking revenge and wants to settle an old score. He cools off his simmering anger with the M82A1 sniper's gun, which he intends to use to assassinate someone who is planning to speak before Congress. This person is introducing a new technology - a microchip - to the world, which the singer feels is the entry point for an Underworld conglomerate. He has been contracted to eliminate this person before the Order of the New World comes into existence.
In the first verse, the singer surveils the house where the target is located, driving around it in circles. He wears black shades and has binoculars around his neck to scout his surroundings. He senses death and clenches his fists with every breath he takes. Every move he makes around the house is calculated to avoid being seen by anyone else. He bides his time, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. His patience is rewarded when a woman and a baby walk into the room. The target walks in too, looking out of the window into the depths of the trees where the singer hides. The woman gestured, but the target seemed unfazed, almost as if he knew that someone was there.
Line by Line Meaning
A nigga got the call so I'm the boss
I received a call to carry out a hit, so I am in charge
I get up, go outside, jumped in the ride
I immediately got out of bed, went outside, and got in my car
Before I grabbed the wheel and peel, pushed the stick and drive
I prepared myself and started the car before driving away quickly
Check my steel and slide my gun to the side
I checked my weapon and safely placed it next to me
Lightning is cut and thru the dark skies
The lightning in the sky is cutting through the darkness
Spell and revenge there's hell in my lens
I am filled with vengeance and ready to harm those who have wronged me
No bumps, black goose fly outta my skin
I remain calm and focused
Teeth pullin' on black gloves over my hand
I am putting on black gloves with determination
Tryna hold on to the wheel while I'm drivin'
I struggle to hold onto the steering wheel while driving
Only emitted before I reach this Island
My intentions were only revealed after I arrived on this island
So sick I'm smilin'
I am deeply invested in this mission and it brings me joy
This gon' end in violence
This mission will result in violence
I taste redemption in the air
I feel a sense of redemption within this mission
That I seasoned wit time
This sense of redemption has been brewing within me for some time
Watch it simmer in the mind
The plan for redemption is continuing to grow and expand in my mind
I cool it wit off wit the nine
I calm myself down with my gun
Better yet I got the M82A1, a sniper's gun
I have a powerful sniper rifle that I am confident in using
This should be fun
I am looking forward to executing this mission
See tomorrow he plans to speak before the Congress
The target plans to make a speech in front of Congress the next day
About an Underworld conglomerates
The target plans to discuss illegal organizations
He plans to hold a conference to introduce the microchip
The target wants to introduce new technology to the public
But I got the contract to leave 'em stiff
I have been hired to kill the target
A hit on the Rothschilds
I have been given the task to murder the Rothschild family
A contract on the DuMonts
There is also a contract to kill the DuMont family
The Machiavellian lost files
I am working with secret files and information
I want judges, presidents laid down
I have a desire to eliminate powerful figures
Before the Order of the New World goes around
I want to carry out these hits before the formation of a new world order
There's this house, I wonder where his whereabouts
I am searching for the target's location
I circle around this crib like in the form of brewin'
I am circling around the house, carefully planning my attack
Windows down for the shootin'
I roll my windows down to prepare for my gunfire
Black shades for the viewin'
I put on black shades to better see my surroundings
Roll ova by a tree then no one can see me
I maneuver my car behind a tree, hiding myself from sight
Binoculars around my neck
I have binoculars around my neck to survey the area
I sense death and tits in every breath
I feel a sense of death and danger in the air
Murder steps, I see a light come on
I take cautious steps, and then see a light turn on in the house
Cross you, so nothin' goes wrong
I cross myself, hoping that nothing goes wrong with my plan
I see a head come in the room
I see someone's head appear in the room
It's a lady holdin' a baby
A woman appears, holding a baby
Mouth open, stick out my tongue
I am in awe of the sight, my mouth hangs open and my tongue sticks out
Tasted air like I'm so crazy
I am so invested in this mission that I feel like I'm going insane
Then he walks in caution
The target walks in cautiously
Walks over looks out his window like he knows
The target senses that something is amiss and looks out the window
I talk to myself real slow
I talk to myself in a calm, controlled manner
He's lookin' deep into the trees like he see me
The target appears to be looking in my direction, as if he can see me
The woman makes a gesture in the back
The woman in the house makes a gesture, indicating that she knows I am there
But he just stares, he knows I'm here
The target remains still and stares out the window, knowing that I am present and watching him
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Joe Whitaker
Always lyrically on point much respect brother 🎤🎤
Shism
profound man. thumb up. The revolution will come as a tsunami.
Oscar tolentino
Floods and the ice melting and earthquakes and meteor strikes and they have pumped so much oil that their is massive weight missing waiting for the perfect time and thanks to fraking it'll blow in those spots. Welcome to the end of days. Caused by man and man alone
The traveler
best lyricist ever. Someone uploaded the exorcist album a few months ago. I think the person left youtube. It would be nice if another person would upload the album.
Homicide Rider
Killah priest, 2pac, Nas, Rakim, Kool G Rap, Big Pun, Chino XL, Method Man. My top 8 rappers of all time.
Hugo Davenport
true words well said , priest the most high
carlos gonzalez
word up my brotha! kick the knowledge!
Joe Dinan
"A hit on the Rothschild" damn right
Slick One
"The Machiavellian lost files"
The traveler
Killah Priest makes it hard to listen to other rappers. He's just so much more advanced than most.