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)
Don't Crush It
Kool Keith Lyrics
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I've been checkin out Big Willie Keith
He been trickin a lot of bills on me
Mmm hmm!
A lap dance I would say
Yeah that's what I'ma do
Yeahhhh..
[Kool Keith]
I'm like a freak from Hunts Point the bronze and the gold
Wear my drawers in tight mode naked with no coat
Walkin around I see youse about to lose her
That honey with white boots and hair like Medusa
Brown-skin fine, I drink her body like wine
and throw the wax on it, and watch two cheeks shine
I drunk a forty, I'm up in here feelin naughty
I like the go-go girl, go 'head work it shorty
I got no time to trick, on the average girl
I'm in paradise, caught up, in the booty world
And for you regular honies, tryin to play fly
I ain't no Chemical no Bank in your human eye
I like my spot, everybody's butt naked
Pump with G-strings, watchin hot momma shake it
I got my beer, viewin from the back rear
Yo brotherman, pass it right over here
I got to ease off the stress, like a eight to five
Keepin it real vexed, them panties want to get live
Change the pace up, yo Jimmy turn the bass up
Yea yeah yeahhhh
Chorus: cool Keith + girl (repeat 2X)
Yo baby (whassup?)
Don't crush it when you sit upon it
(Yo baby) whassup?
(Don't rush it when I sit upon it)
[Kool Keith]
I see you scopin me, the fourth time you cut your eye
Left the brother to catch wreck, then tell the man goodbye
I'm next on the menu, runnin up and in you
with seven rubbers on me, don't try to discontinue
We gots to bump and grind, crank up the R. Kelly
Delicious kickin, no leather like I'm Fonzarelli
I order two drinks to think, while you show me pink
Summer Eve breeze and WOO when it don't stink
I'm in the mix, like Funky-master Flex
I'm shootin gizm, then after you can pick up next
I watch you shake it, like palm trees in California
Now you a lady, mature and I'm rubbin on ya
I got my Phantom mask, I'm on the dolo
I slipped in my Tipton, bonin sweetie look like Yo-Yo
She had a good time, knees bent in the chair
She said, "Get wild - I like it when you pull my hair"
I gave her cream, and rubbed it on her black boots
I see a packed house in different color body suits
I'm in the front row, chillin on the down low
Checkin her dogstyle, she's ??
I'm from the back kid, smooth with tons of grease
Denver and Texas, and Cali on back to East
She hittin switches, and watch she make it lowride
Zoot, zoot, zzzzzzzt
Chorus 1.5X
[Kool Keith]
It's three o'clock, the morning shift's about to come
Watchin Goldie lapdance, that grey hiney ain't no slum
I gets my workout, my slickest hand from every angle
She's on the job right, cutiepie sippin Tango
I gotta peel for real, a hundred dollar bill
I'm comin straight up, and not for a breakfast meal
This ain't no Burger King, this ain't no White Castle
Not like some ugly girls in Bentleys tryin to give a hassle
I like the slot machine, bustin nuts mean
Slippery wet lubrication like Valvoline
I'm pullin nylon, yo dead up G, to the side
Feelin soft flesh, I'm hard, I'ma let her ride
Jump up and down, get live like House of Pain
Leavin em so wet, the silk with a tan stain
I reach a climax, she's happy with her orgasms
Go on girl!
Chorus 2X
The lyrics to Kool Keith's song "Don't Crush It" are very sexually explicit and describe a night at a strip club. In the first verse, a female character is planning on performing a lap dance for "Big Willie Keith" as revenge for the amount of money he's spent on her. The subsequent verses are narrated by Kool Keith, who describes his experiences at the club through his interactions with various women. He takes pleasure in their physical appearances and sexual performances, and he is not interested in forming any deeper connections with them.
The lyrics of "Don't Crush It" typify Kool Keith's objectification of women and his hypersexualized persona. He presents women primarily as sexual objects for his pleasure and entertainment, rather than as full human beings deserving of respect and dignity. The emphasis on the physical appearance of the women, from their hair to their skin color, reinforces this perspective. However, the lyrics also highlight Kool Keith's hedonistic outlook, in which pleasure-seeking and gratification are the primary goals of social interactions.
Overall, the lyrics of "Don't Crush It" serve to illustrate Kool Keith's provocative and provocative image as a rapper. He is unapologetically sexual and vulgar, and his lyrical content pushes boundaries and offends conservative sensibilities. The song is not one that is appropriate for all listeners, but it is a compelling and engaging display of Kool Keith's unique perspective and approach to hip-hop.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah girl
Kool Keith is greeted by a woman
I've been checkin out Big Willie Keith
The woman has been looking at Kool Keith
He been trickin a lot of bills on me
Kool Keith has spent a lot of money on the woman
Mmm hmm!
The woman acknowledges Kool Keith's statement
I think I'ma show him somethin tonight
The woman plans to give Kool Keith a lap dance
A lap dance I would say
The woman clarifies that she plans to give Kool Keith a lap dance
Yeah that's what I'ma do
The woman confirms her plan to give Kool Keith a lap dance
Yeahhhh..
The woman expresses excitement for giving Kool Keith a lap dance
I'm like a freak from Hunts Point the bronze and the gold
Kool Keith sees himself as unique and valuable
Wear my drawers in tight mode naked with no coat
Kool Keith wears tight underwear and no shirt
Walkin around I see youse about to lose her
Kool Keith notices someone is about to lose the woman's attention
That honey with white boots and hair like Medusa
Kool Keith describes the woman's appearance
Brown-skin fine, I drink her body like wine
Kool Keith finds the woman attractive and desirable
and throw the wax on it, and watch two cheeks shine
Kool Keith enjoys watching the woman's buttocks shine
I drunk a forty, I'm up in here feelin naughty
Kool Keith is drunk and feeling horny
I like the go-go girl, go 'head work it shorty
Kool Keith likes the go-go dancer and encourages her to dance
I got no time to trick, on the average girl
Kool Keith has no interest in paying for the attention of average women
I'm in paradise, caught up, in the booty world
Kool Keith is in heaven among the scantily clad women
And for you regular honies, tryin to play fly
Kool Keith has no interest in regular women trying to act cool
I ain't no Chemical no Bank in your human eye
Kool Keith rejects women who only care about money
I like my spot, everybody's butt naked
Kool Keith enjoys being in a place where everyone is naked
Pump with G-strings, watchin hot momma shake it
Kool Keith enjoys watching women in G-strings dance
I got my beer, viewin from the back rear
Kool Keith enjoys watching from behind while drinking beer
Yo brotherman, pass it right over here
Kool Keith asks for his friend to pass him a drink
I got to ease off the stress, like a eight to five
Kool Keith needs to relax and unwind after work
Keepin it real vexed, them panties want to get live
Kool Keith wants to see the women take their panties off
Change the pace up, yo Jimmy turn the bass up
Kool Keith asks for the music to be turned up
Yea yeah yeahhhh
Kool Keith expresses his approval of the music
Yo baby (whassup?)
Kool Keith addresses the woman
Don't crush it when you sit upon it
Kool Keith warns the woman not to sit too hard
(Yo baby) whassup?
Kool Keith addresses the woman again
(Don't rush it when I sit upon it)
The woman responds to Kool Keith's warning
I see you scopin me, the fourth time you cut your eye
Kool Keith notices the woman looking at him multiple times
Left the brother to catch wreck, then tell the man goodbye
The woman is leaving the man she was with to be with Kool Keith
I'm next on the menu, runnin up and in you
Kool Keith is the next person the woman is interested in
with seven rubbers on me, don't try to discontinue
Kool Keith has protection and won't be stopped
We gots to bump and grind, crank up the R. Kelly
Kool Keith wants to dance sensually to R. Kelly's music
Delicious kickin, no leather like I'm Fonzarelli
Kool Keith is feeling great and stylish
I order two drinks to think, while you show me pink
Kool Keith orders more drinks while the woman dances for him
Summer Eve breeze and WOO when it don't stink
Kool Keith likes the smell of the woman despite the sweating
I'm in the mix, like Funky-master Flex
Kool Keith is enjoying the party like a popular DJ
I'm shootin gizm, then after you can pick up next
Kool Keith is planning to have sex and offering the woman after him
I watch you shake it, like palm trees in California
Kool Keith enjoys watching the woman dance like palm trees sway in California
Now you a lady, mature and I'm rubbin on ya
The woman is mature and Kool Keith is touching her affectionately
I got my Phantom mask, I'm on the dolo
Kool Keith is wearing a mask and alone to avoid being recognized
I slipped in my Tipton, bonin sweetie look like Yo-Yo
Kool Keith is having sex with a woman who resembles Yo-Yo
She had a good time, knees bent in the chair
The woman enjoyed herself and sat down exhausted
She said, "Get wild - I like it when you pull my hair"
The woman enjoyed Kool Keith's rough treatment
I gave her cream, and rubbed it on her black boots
Kool Keith provides lotion and rubs it on the woman's boots
I see a packed house in different color body suits
Kool Keith sees many people in colorful outfits
I'm in the front row, chillin on the down low
Kool Keith is watching from the front row quietly
Checkin her dogstyle, she's ??
Kool Keith is watching a woman bend over
I'm from the back kid, smooth with tons of grease
Kool Keith enters from behind smoothly
Denver and Texas, and Cali on back to East
Kool Keith travels across the United States for sexual encounters
She hittin switches, and watch she make it lowride
The woman is dancing and lowering herself to the ground
Zoot, zoot, zzzzzzzt
Kool Keith makes a sound to emphasize the woman's dance move
It's three o'clock, the morning shift's about to come
It is late and the morning is soon approaching
Watchin Goldie lapdance, that grey hiney ain't no slum
Kool Keith is watching a woman named Goldie dance and praises her body
I gets my workout, my slickest hand from every angle
Kool Keith is aroused and feels skilled with his hands
She's on the job right, cutiepie sippin Tango
The woman is doing her job well and drinking Tango
I gotta peel for real, a hundred dollar bill
Kool Keith has to pay a large sum of money for the services
I'm comin straight up, and not for a breakfast meal
Kool Keith is not interested in a meal, but a sexual encounter
This ain't no Burger King, this ain't no White Castle
Kool Keith makes a joke that this is not a fast food restaurant
Not like some ugly girls in Bentleys tryin to give a hassle
Kool Keith prefers attractive women over those who ride in Bentleys and are difficult
I like the slot machine, bustin nuts mean
Kool Keith enjoys sex and compares it to gambling
Slippery wet lubrication like Valvoline
Kool Keith compares the woman's wetness to engine oil
I'm pullin nylon, yo dead up G, to the side
Kool Keith is touching the woman's underwear and moving it aside
Feelin soft flesh, I'm hard, I'ma let her ride
Kool Keith is aroused and lets the woman take control
Jump up and down, get live like House of Pain
Kool Keith encourages the woman to be energetic like House of Pain's music
Leavin em so wet, the silk with a tan stain
Kool Keith is aggressive and causes the woman to leave a stain on the silk
I reach a climax, she's happy with her orgasms
Kool Keith has an orgasm and the woman enjoys hers as well
Go on girl!
Kool Keith encourages the woman to have fun
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KEITH THORNTON, KURT MATLIN
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