G Rap began working with DJ Polo in 1986, releasing several underground hit singles including "It's a Demo"/"I'm Fly." Two other singles, "Streets of New York" and "Road to the Riches," received heavy rotation on Yo! MTV Raps and cemented his reputation as one of New York's top lyrical auteurs. His talent for telling a compelling, hard-luck story in a single song was considered second to only that of Rakim. While G Rap grew in popularity, he never crossed over like Biz Markie or Big Daddy Kane, both also members of the Juice Crew.
G Rap began a solo career in the mid-1990s, released 4,5,6. This and subsequent LPs saw little attention from critics or consumers, and G Rap began collaborating with others. Signing to Rawkus Records, G Rap launched a comeback with 2002's The Giancana Story. "Giancana" also is said by Kool G Rap to be the "G" in his name in the song "Drama". The album was well-received without commercial success.
In 2008 he released Half a Klip on Chinga Chang Records, featuring production from DJ Premier and Marley Marl, among others. His 2011 album Riches, Royalty, Respect showcased his true to form style and lyricism.
Erase Racism
Kool G Rap Lyrics
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Yeah that's aight
Ahhh man!
Yo G, yo Kool G, yo
I'm doin this right here
We got Big Daddy Kane over there
We all gonna do just one part
Because you know, we came a long way
[Ain't hard to tell] You know, now now that we see
Nelson N-Nelson Mandela's free
We gonna talk about this, is e gonna talk about this racism
Stop that, you know what I'm sayin', we gonna stop that
So G, why don't you just do your rhymin' part, and then I'll come on after you
(Aight, check it out, here we go, yo)
I'm tryin' hard to explore, I'm not sure
What all the racial war for
It's makin' me more sore
I walk through a color blind corridor
Seekin', for peace in the people I'm meetin'
Black white and Puerto-Rican men are greetin' each other
Just like brothers, there's plenty and many of others
You can discover, kids fathers and mothers
A meltin' pot, no one felt they got prejudice
Listen I could never assist someone diss this
A landscape, with a dark and a light handshake
Havin' fun, without one bein a fake snake
So let's form a rainbow over the mountain
And let's drink from the same water fountain
Let's make our Earth Day a story of
People that walk through the same territories
Color or creed, is no need for a man to bleed
I believe, we all breathe the same seed
Unless it's diluted, for somethin' to intrude it
Then I see your family tree was uprooted
So don't be foolish if you're Jewish or Hindu
The racial manual is the evil that men do
I was raised in a nation of Asian
Hate shouldn't separate Jamaican from Haitian
So if you're givin' in your ears I hope your hear me and
Siberian's no better than Nigerian
I bring a rattle to a battle that you see me in
I'm no villain so why would I be killin' Indians
My nationality's reality
And yo a prejudiced man is of a devil mentality
These are words of a wise man, wisdom
Take a taste and erase the racism
[Chorus]
The ink is black, the page is white
Together we learn how to read and write
People are black, got people that's white
LYo V, bring that beat in
Yeah that's aight
Ahhh man!
Yo G, yo Kool G, yo
I'm doin this right here
We got Big Daddy Kane over there
We all gonna do just one part
Because you know, we came a long way
You know, from back in Martin Luther King days, Malcolm X
[Ain't hard to tell] You know, now now that we see
Nelson N-Nelson Mandela's free
We gonna talk about this, is he gonna talk about this racism
Stop that, you know what I'm sayin', we gonna stop that
So G, why don't you just do your rhymin' part, and then I'll come on after you
(Aight, check it out, here we go, yo)
[Verse One: Kool G Rap]
I'm tryin' hard to explore, I'm not sure
What all the racial war for
It's makin' me more sore
I walk through a color blind corridor
Seekin', for peace in the people I'm meetin'
Black white and Puerto-rican men are greetin' each other
Just like brothers, there's plenty and many of others
You can discover, kids fathers and mothers
A meltin' pot, no one felt they got prejudice
Listen I could never assist someone diss this
A landscape, with a dark and a light handshake
Havin' fun, without one bein' a fake snake
So let's form a rainbow over the mountain
And let's drink from the same water fountain
Let's make our Earth Day a story of
People that walk through the same territories
Color or creed, is no need for a man to bleed
I believe, we all breathe the same seed
Unless it's diluted, for somethin' to intrude it
Then I see your family tree was uprooted
So don't be foolish if you're Jewish or Hindu
The racial manual is the evil that men do
I was raised in a nation of Asian
Hate shouldn't separate Jamaican from Haitian
So if you're givin' in your ears I hope your hear me and
Siberian's no better than Nigerian
I bring a rattle to a battle that you see me in
I'm no villain so why would I be killin' Indians
My nationality's reality
And yo a prejudiced man is of a devil mentality
These are words of a wise man, wisdom
Take a taste and erase the racism
[Chorus]
The ink is black, the page is white
Together we learn how to read and write
People are black, got people that's white
Let's stop racism, and, let's unite
(Yo yo Kane, why don't you do your part and then let me do mine .
And then we get outta here go head, bet)
In the days of slavery
Some got to run away and many got done away
Inferiority is what some men say
But that shit played out with Kunta Kinte
Then again in the streets of New York
I think of Yusef Hawkins, and I see you're still stalkin'
And when I think of barriers like Bensonhurst
Huh, notice how I mentioned hearse
We got to better this world of prejudice
People, make peace, and learn to live equal
'Cause I don't look at myself as a
Coon or a mooley that would have to say massa
You better believe that I'm an Asiatic descendant
And I know what's been amended and intended
So let's fulfill and get real, and try to build
A united nation, eliminate segregation
I know there's different strokes for different folks
But I've also acknowledged what hatred provokes
So don't hate me or try to underrate me
Cause I collect ends drive a Benz and live greatly
And we can all live together in harmony
Without thinkin' what color is harmin' me
If I'm a slave I'm a slave to the rhythm
To E-R-A-S-E the racism
[Chorus]
To the black and the white
The red and the yellow
To all the nationalities
I'd like to say hello
And I hope they stop racism and it's comin' from our hearts
Me, Kool G Rap, Polo, Big Daddy Kane, Cool V, and of course
The Diabolical Bizmarkie I hope ya stop racism
Peace
(Yo yo Kane, why don't you do your part
And then let me do mine and then we get outta here
Go ahead, bet)
In the days of slavery
Some got to run away and many got done away
Inferiority is what some men say
But that shit played out with Kunta Kinte
Then again in the streets of New York
I think of Yusef Hawkins, and I see you're still stalkin'
And when I think of barriers like Bensonhurst
Huh, notice how I mentioned hearse
We got to better this world of prejudice
People, make peace, and learn to live equal
'Cause I don't look at myself as a
Coon or a mooley that would have to say massa
You better believe that I'm an Asiatic descendant
And I know what's been amended and intended
So let's fulfill and get real, and try to build
A united nation, eliminate segregation
I know there's different strokes for different folks
But I've also acknowledged what hatred provokes
So don't hate me or try to underrate me
Cause I collect ends drive a Benz and live greatly
And we can all live together in harmony
Without thinkin what color is harmin me
If I'm a slave I'm a slave to the rhythm
To E-R-A-S-E the racism
[Chrous]
To the black and the white
The red and the yellow
To all the nationalities
I'd like to say hello
And I hope they stop racism and it's comin' from our hearts
Me, Kool G Rap, Polo, Big Daddy Kane, Cool V, and of course
The Diabolical Bizmarkie I hope ya stop racism
Peace
In "Erase Racism" by Kool G Rap, the lyrics focus on racism and its impact on society. The song begins with a solo from Cool V's beat that introduces Kool G Rap and Big Daddy Kane, who will each do a solo on the topic of racism. Kool G Rap's verse highlights the need for racial unity and the importance of living together in harmony. He talks about how there should be no prejudice based on race, and that racism is the evil that men do. Throughout his verse, Kool G Rap aims to urge the listeners to stand up against racism and to promote equality.
The chorus comes in with the lyrics: "The ink is black, the page is white, Together we learn how to read and write, People are black, got people that's white, Let's stop racism, and, let's unite." These lyrics emphasize the idea that everyone should be treated equally and that there should be no basis for discrimination. The song ends with the message of stopping racism and coming together in peace and harmony.
Some of the themes that are highlighted in "Erase Racism" include racial unity, the importance of peace and harmony, and the need for the elimination of segregation. The song's lyrics highlight how a united nation free of prejudice can change social conditions and have a positive impact on society.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo V, bring that beat in
Introduction to the song, requesting the music to begin.
I'm tryin' hard to explore, I'm not sure
What all the racial war for
It's makin' me more sore
The artist is questioning why there is a need for racial conflicts and how it affects him emotionally.
I walk through a color blind corridor
Seekin', for peace in the people I'm meetin'
Black white and Puerto-Rican men are greetin' each other
Just like brothers, there's plenty and many of others
You can discover, kids fathers and mothers
A meltin' pot, no one felt they got prejudice
Listen I could never assist someone diss this
The artist desires for everyone to live in harmony and acknowledges the beauty of different races coming together without any prejudice.
A landscape, with a dark and a light handshake
Havin' fun, without one bein a fake snake
So let's form a rainbow over the mountain
And let's drink from the same water fountain
Let's make our Earth Day a story of
People that walk through the same territories
Color or creed, is no need for a man to bleed
I believe, we all breathe the same seed
The artist suggests that we should all celebrate our differences and strive for equality. He believes that everyone should have the same opportunities regardless of their race.
These are words of a wise man, wisdom
Take a taste and erase the racism
The artist's lyrics aim to inspire people to address racism and educate themselves on the issues at hand in order to progress society.
The ink is black, the page is white
Together we learn how to read and write
People are black, got people that's white
Let's stop racism, and, let's unite
The artist acknowledges that people come in all different colors and ethnicities but that ultimately, we are all human. He encourages unity and an end to racism.
In the days of slavery
Some got to run away and many got done away
Inferiority is what some men say
But that shit played out with Kunta Kinte
Then again in the streets of New York
I think of Yusef Hawkins, and I see you're still stalkin'
And when I think of barriers like Bensonhurst
Huh, notice how I mentioned hearse
The artist references historical events and injustices against the black community, such as slavery and segregation. He also acknowledges that there are still instances of racism today that need to be addressed.
We got to better this world of prejudice
People, make peace, and learn to live equal
'Cause I don't look at myself as a
Coon or a mooley that would have to say massa
You better believe that I'm an Asiatic descendant
And I know what's been amended and intended
So let's fulfill and get real, and try to build
A united nation, eliminate segregation
The artist recognizes the need to eradicate prejudice and encourages people to come together to achieve equality and eliminate segregation.
I know there's different strokes for different folks
But I've also acknowledged what hatred provokes
So don't hate me or try to underrate me
Cause I collect ends drive a Benz and live greatly
And we can all live together in harmony
Without thinkin' what color is harmin' me
If I'm a slave I'm a slave to the rhythm
To E-R-A-S-E the racism
The artist acknowledges that people have different ways of living and thinking, but that hatred should never be one of them. He urges people to live in harmony and love instead of being hateful towards one another.
To the black and the white
The red and the yellow
To all the nationalities
I'd like to say hello
And I hope they stop racism and it's comin' from our hearts
Me, Kool G Rap, Polo, Big Daddy Kane, Cool V, and of course
The Diabolical Bizmarkie I hope ya stop racism
Peace
The artist addresses all races and nationalities, extending a message of hope for the end of racism. He acknowledges all who were involved in the making of the song and hopes that people come together to eradicate racism.
Lyrics © CAK MUSIC PUBLISHING, INC
Written by: M.HALL, A. HARDY, N. WILSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@paps936
R.I.P. Biz Markie. Over 30 years later and racism still hasn't been erased :(
@7505hynz
Racism will not be completely eradicated overnight. We have come a long way and will continue to evolve as time goes by
@airkuna
It'll never be ... Always there will be white people and niggas in the world..
@sleepisthecousinofdeath7395
That’s an unrealistic goal lmao
@rocksofoffence.righteousam2422
Probably, never will.
@terrytees
Biz was a genius
@luisrojas3173
RIP BIZ MARKIE! Revisiting this song is hitting me different.
@ladcraig5940
He was right back then if only more people listened. Even now he was ahead of his time. Hands down legend 🙌
@luisrojas3173
@@ladcraig5940 facts
@xXFeralArtsXx
They don't call him Big Daddy Kane for nothing, when that brotha' stood up he spoke damn strong lyrics.