Thornton's early career and lyrics with the Ultramagnetic MC's often referenced his time as a patient of Bellevue, a psychiatric hospital, where he was treated for depression. With Ultramagnetic MC's, his abstract style developed, maturing in songs like Poppa Large. He was probably the first rapper to create an alter ego, and then create an alter ego for that alter ego (Kool Keith v. Moe Luv). After the Ultramagnetic MC's broke up, he expanded his resume, experimenting with new styles, including his self-described pornocore, known for pornographic imagery and brutal, abstract lyrics. Sex Style released in 1997, was the showcase for this genre.
Teaming up with Dan the Automator Nakamura under the name Dr. Octagon, Thornton again reinvented his image, recording the self-titled Dr. Octagon album (later reissued under the title Dr. Octagonecologyst) which was released by the English trip hop label Mo Wax. The album received critical acclaim, though mainly from sources outside the mainstream hip-hop community. The critical success of the album helped to open the accessibility of the underground hip hop scene to an appreciative audience. For Dan the Automator, this album laid the foundation for a burgeoning career and accolades as a producer; for Thornton, the success of Dr. Octagonecologyst seemed to put him in danger of being typecast as a "space and Mars" rapper, or an industry tool, which he throughout his career has looked down upon.
His style as a whole is characterized by non sequiturs and bizarre commentary, particularly anal, fecal and genital references. For example, "Chief administrator suck my oil," "Dr. Ludicrous I turn into an octopus," "All this jealousy shit is mayonnaise and celery shit," "Two drinks minimum, don't worry, we're maximum," etc. An instrumental version of the album, Instrumentalyst, showcased the production, became a rising success with most of the credit given to Dan the Automator and other collaborators, even though Thornton is credited on the LP with some production duties.
List of projects, groups and alter-egos:
- Ultramagnetic MC's
- Dr. Octagon
- Dr. Dooom
- Sinister 6000 (Dan the Automator)
- Black Elvis
- Masters of Illusion
- Analog Brothers
- Mr. Nogatco
- Project Polaroid
- Tashan Dorset
- Sex Style
- Ultra
- The Cenobites
- Sergei Khmelev
(this list is incomplete)
All Night Everyday Feat Easham & Heather Hunter
Kool Keith Lyrics
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All night everyday
You can have it your way baby
All night everyday
I can give you whatchu need
All night everyday
Beats keep bumpin' 'round my way
All night everyday
Get me paid, get sprayed, hang wit' homies that's made
Come through ya town, put it down like a parade
See I come from Detroit and it's all about Dylan
When I Black Jack five dollas stacked to the ceiling
In my V12 'Boomin' Words' straight from Hell
Blaze green all day, tell me what do ya smell
Bump the beat up in city heat, double-oh-7
East side I ride, AK-47
You can get a lap dance for less than 20 dollas
Playas in my city known for poppin' they collas
The styles that you runnin' 'round wit' is ours
You and them 'Shady' suckas is nothin' but cowards
Bang ya brains in the dirt, make ya go bezerk
If you rap wit' Emily, your ass gon' get murk
I'm the E to the S to the H-A-M
If I wasn't then why would I say I am
Pull a jack, sell a sack ''cause the babies need similac
You remember that rollin' in a Cadillac
You want to' battle rap, I swing the battle axe
Chop ya head off until Hailey go tattle that (da-da)
[Chorus]
All night everyday you can have it ya way
I gotta clock my pay from Detroit to LA
Ok, it's Heather Hunter not the 'Number 1 Stunna'
In the Collady Fair, fast as the Road Runna
The bitches they speak about, the freak of the week no doubt
Ya man was late for dinner ''cause he was eatin' me out
I get it on like that ''cause I was born like that
Ya man jacked off to my porn in fact
'Cause it's too hard to mack me
I be 'Cummin' on America' 'Action and Jack me'
Cream on, Heather Hunter, twice as nice
Screw the right thing and watch the ice bling
So tell me how you want it, push or pull
2Pac was ridin' me on a mechanical bull
It's all I think about, when I be puffin' on a blunt
Plus I give head like a Shaolin Monk
[Chorus]
I used to pick up a pan
My friend keep a CD in the van
People to win you can
NATAS back now, suckas don't slack now
No time to act now, me on the East Side
Rollin' the E ride, girls can come slide
Into the dark room, emotional heart room
Bass can bang-boom, X and mushrooms
Hotels paid for, freakin' in all the rooms
Girls, booties get live tonight, spread the lap dance
Why'all get high tonight, ladies in love
On my jock, and cry tonight, suckas say 'Why tonight'
Pick up the hotline, baby, you think ya fine
I'll putcha first if ya want to be the girl of mine
Wine and dine, puffin' chronic, crime
Move ya curse, grab ya purse
Me and E shootin' fireworks
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-fireworks
[Chorus]
The song "All Night Everyday" by Kool Keith feat Easham and Heather Hunter is an upbeat track that revolves around the idea of partying and having fun. The chorus "All night everyday, you can have it your way" sets the tone for the entire song, seemingly allowing the listener to be able to have whatever they want. Kool Keith includes references to his hometown, Detroit, and boasts about his success in the music industry. Heather Hunter contributes a female perspective to the track, talking about her sexual prowess and how she is often the object of men's desire. Easham rounds out the song, contrasting with a darker verse that includes references to selling drugs to support himself.
The song as a whole celebrates a carefree lifestyle, and this is reflected in the lyrics. Lines such as "Beats keep bumpin' 'round my way" and "Bump the beat up in city heat, double-oh-7" reference the idea of a lively party atmosphere, while the use of sexual metaphors and references to drugs add to the rebellious, hedonistic tone of the song. Overall, "All Night Everyday" is a playful song that seeks to indulge in the pleasures of life.
Line by Line Meaning
All night everyday
This is available all of the time.
You can have it your way baby
You can choose what you want.
All night everyday
This is available all of the time.
I can give you whatchu need
I can provide what you require.
All night everyday
This is available all of the time.
Beats keep bumpin' 'round my way
There are always energetic sounds in my location.
All night everyday
This is available all of the time.
Body needs my super cream
You need my unique secret sauce.
Get me paid, get sprayed, hang wit' homies that's made
Make me rich, surround me with successful people.
Come through ya town, put it down like a parade
I will make an entrance and impress everyone.
See I come from Detroit and it's all about Dylan
Detroit is my hometown where everything is good.
When I Black Jack five dollas stacked to the ceiling
I have a lot of money from playing blackjack.
In my V12 'Boomin' Words' straight from Hell
I have an expensive V12 car with powerful sound.
Blaze green all day, tell me what do ya smell
I consume marijuana all day.
Bump the beat up in city heat, double-oh-7
I turn up the music in hot city areas like James Bond.
East side I ride, AK-47
I am Eastside and have an AK-47 for protection.
You can get a lap dance for less than 20 dollas
A lap dance costs less than $20.
Playas in my city known for poppin' they collas
People in my area are known for popping their collars.
The styles that you runnin' 'round wit' is ours
The style you have is from copying us.
You and them 'Shady' suckas is nothin' but cowards
You and Eminem's followers are cowards.
Bang ya brains in the dirt, make ya go bezerk
I will cause you to go insane by beating you.
If you rap wit' Emily, your ass gon' get murk
If you rap with Emily, I will murder you.
I'm the E to the S to the H-A-M
I am Esham with the initials ESHAM.
If I wasn't then why would I say I am
There is no doubt that I am Esham.
Pull a jack, sell a sack ''cause the babies need similac
Rob and sell drugs to obtain money for baby formula.
You remember that rollin' in a Cadillac
I remember riding in a Cadillac.
You want to' battle rap, I swing the battle axe
I am ready to battle and will win with my skill.
Chop ya head off until Hailey go tattle that (da-da)
I will kill you and make sure Eminem's daughter finds out.
[Chorus]
The chorus repeats.
All night everyday you can have it ya way
This is available all of the time and you can choose what you desire.
I gotta clock my pay from Detroit to LA
I receive payment from Detroit to Los Angeles.
Ok, it's Heather Hunter not the 'Number 1 Stunna'
This is Heather Hunter instead of the 'Number 1 Stunna'.
In the Collady Fair, fast as the Road Runna
I go to Collady Fair and move quickly.
The bitches they speak about, the freak of the week no doubt
Other women talk about me being a freak of the week.
Ya man was late for dinner ''cause they was eatin' me out
Your man was late because he was performing oral sex on me.
I get it on like that ''cause I was born like that
I act this way because I was born this way.
Ya man jacked off to my porn in fact
Your man masturbated while watching my porn.
'Cause it's too hard to mack me
It's impossible to impress me.
I be 'Cummin' on America' 'Action and Jack me'
I appear on 'Action and Jack' and similar shows.
Cream on, Heather Hunter, twice as nice
I am good in bed and provide something special.
Screw the right thing and watch the ice bling
Money and success is more important than doing the right thing.
So tell me how you want it, push or pull
Let me know how you want to receive pleasure.
2Pac was ridin' me on a mechanical bull
2Pac was physically engaging with me.
It's all I think about, when I be puffin' on a blunt
I only think about sex when I smoke marijuana.
Plus I give head like a Shaolin Monk
I am great at performing oral sex.
[Chorus]
The chorus repeats.
I used to pick up a pan
I used to handle drugs.
My friend keep a CD in the van
My friend keeps a CD in the vehicle.
People to win you can
One can always achieve success.
NATAS back now, suckas don't slack now
NATAS is back and individuals need to try harder.
No time to act now, me on the East Side
There isn't time to waste, I'm Eastside.
Rollin' the E ride, girls can come slide
I drive an E ride and girls can ride with me.
Into the dark room, emotional heart room
We enter a dark room to explore our emotions.
Bass can bang-boom, X and mushrooms
The bass is impactful and we take drugs.
Hotels paid for, freakin' in all the rooms
Hotels are covered for and sexual activity occurs in all of the rooms.
Girls, booties get live tonight, spread the lap dance
Girls' behinds move freely tonight and enjoy giving lap dances.
Why'all get high tonight, ladies in love
Everyone gets high and women are in love.
On my jock, and cry tonight, suckas say 'Why tonight'
People want to be associated with me and others question why.
Pick up the hotline, baby, you think ya fine
Call me, baby, if you think you're attractive.
I'll putcha first if ya want to be the girl of mine
You will be my priority if you choose to be with me.
Wine and dine, puffin' chronic, crime
We eat fancy and smoke marijuana.
Move ya curse, grab ya purse
Leave behind your troubles and possessions.
Me and E shootin' fireworks
E and I set off fireworks.
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-fireworks
More fireworks sound effects.
[Chorus]
The chorus repeats.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ESHAM SMITH, KEITH THORNTON
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