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)
Yes Yes Y'All
Kool Keith Lyrics
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3-1-3, D-E-T, N.Y.C.
Detroit up in this motherfucker!
Esham and cool Keith
Ass, and titties, hundreds and fiddies
Me and cool Keith macked them hoes from L.A., to New York City
I take 'em blind crippled and crazy, ugly or pretty
So slow your roll, slide upside down on the pole
Bounce that ass, bounce that ass, let your knees touch your elbows
In Detroit, Michigan cruisin spaceships of Daddyville
Just got back from Bootyville, spending big face bills
On some exotic body hottie erotic
Vision blurry from the narcotics, keep pushin CRAZY products
Parlay, parlay, twenty-fo' seven all day
Spendin like Michael Jackson the "Off the Wall" way
Make your booty clap, chickenheads flap chicken wings
Padussy juice on my diamond rings, from the fast finger-ing
And the smell's linger-ing
[Chorus]
Yes yes why'all, you know we rock why'all
[E] We freak them hoes twenty-fo' seven around the clock why'all
Yes yes why'all, that booty tight why'all
[E] We drinkin and spendin money with these hoes all night why'all
Yes yes why'all, you know we rock why'all
[E] We freak them hoes twenty-fo' seven around the clock why'all
Yes yes why'all, that booty tight why'all
[E] And we come get up in some ass, tonight why'all
[Kool Keith]
Titties and booty; she got them silk thongs on
Yo my song's on, here's your T-I-P
Move in V.I.P., G-strings of energy, Esham and me
Rack up control and move when the butts stack up
Panties get touched when the butt back up
It's all RODEO, for a cup, like Romeo
Move in your area, girl what? We ain't scared of ya
Two drinks minimum - don't worry, we maximum
When assed up to the pole, now we taxin 'em
Detroit Los Angeles Miami can you handle this?
My shit gets frisked while you stare and sweat, weave twist
Go knock the drink off the table, please watch it miss
We like to watch the girls kneel down when they piss
Our style is right why'all, we rock tonight why'all
[Chorus]
[E] Yeah, yo Keith
[K] Yeah
[E] The fuck you gon' do in this bitch tonight?
[K] That's right we takin somethin out of here
[E] Yuh
[K] Go hit the hotel
[E] Smackmaster up in this, knowhatI'msayin?
[K] Motel 6
[E] Smack some, smack some, smack some ass
[K] What's that highway run through your house?
[E] Uhh, I-94 - Detroit baby
[K] Right, we gon' take 'em through there
[K] You know where, you know where the uhh, Howard Johnson rest?
[E] Yeah Howard Johnsons, Motel 6, anywhere
[E] We can freak them hoes in the car Keith, yeah
The song "Yes Yes Y'all" by Kool Keith features Esham, and it's a song that is all about partying and having a good time. The lyrics in the song are explicit and mostly talk about sex, drinking, and spending money on women. The lyrics start with a reference to their respective hometowns, Detroit and New York City, before delving into the raunchy content.
Esham raps about how they pick up women from different cities, regardless of their physical appearance, as long as they can have sex with them. The verse also includes references to drugs and exotic women. Meanwhile, Kool Keith sings about women's bodies, specifically their "titties and booty," as they party in VIP and spend money on drinks and women. The chorus reiterates their desire to "freak them hoes twenty-fo' seven around the clock."
Although the lyrics may be explicit and controversial, it should be noted that the song's underlying message is about having fun and enjoying themselves. It's a party song that revolves around sex, money, and drinking, a common theme in hip-hop music.
Line by Line Meaning
3-1-3, D-E-T, N.Y.C.
Esham and Keith represent Detroit and New York City
Detroit up in this motherfucker!
Celebrating Detroit's presence in the song
Ass, and titties, hundreds and fiddies
Talking about the women they encounter and the money they have
Me and Cool Keith macked them hoes from L.A., to New York City
They've seduced women in many different cities
I take 'em blind crippled and crazy, ugly or pretty
They don't discriminate when it comes to women
I beat it up, make the pussy meow like a kitty
He is very skilled in the bedroom
So slow your roll, slide upside down on the pole
Encouraging women to dance for them
Bounce that ass, bounce that ass, let your knees touch your elbows
Giving specific instructions to the dancers
In Detroit, Michigan cruisin spaceships of Daddyville
Using slang to talk about their flashy cars in Detroit
Just got back from Bootyville, spending big face bills
They've been spending money in a place called Bootyville
On some exotic body hottie erotic
Referring to the type of women they're interested in
Vision blurry from the narcotics, keep pushin CRAZY products
They're under the influence and promoting their music/brand
Parlay, parlay, twenty-fo' seven all day
Partying and having sex 24/7
Spendin like Michael Jackson the 'Off the Wall' way
Spending a lot of money like Michael Jackson did
Make your booty clap, chickenheads flap chicken wings
Asking the dancers to perform for them
Padussy juice on my diamond rings, from the fast finger-ing
Referring to sexual encounters
And the smell's linger-ing
The scent of sex is still present
Yes yes why'all, you know we rock why'all
Celebrating their party lifestyle
[E] We freak them hoes twenty-fo' seven around the clock why'all
They party and have sex nonstop
Yes yes why'all, that booty tight why'all
Appreciating the women's bodies
[E] We drinkin and spendin money with these hoes all night why'all
They are partying and spending money with the women
And we come get up in some ass, tonight why'all
They plan to have sex with the women
Titties and booty; she got them silk thongs on
Admiring a woman's lingerie
Yo my song's on, here's your T-I-P
Preparing to give the dancer a tip
Move in V.I.P., G-strings of energy, Esham and me
Entering the VIP section and hyping themselves up
Rack up control and move when the butts stack up
Gaining control of the party and enjoying watching the women dance
Panties get touched when the butt back up
It's easy to touch the women's underwear when they're dancing
It's all RODEO, for a cup, like Romeo
Comparing their partying to a rodeo and a Shakespeare character
Move in your area, girl what? We ain't scared of ya
Approaching the women boldly and confidently
Two drinks minimum - don't worry, we maximum
They only need two drinks to party to the fullest
When assed up to the pole, now we taxin 'em
Enjoying watching the women dance for them
Detroit Los Angeles Miami can you handle this?
Listing cities they've partied in and asking if anyone can keep up with them
My shit gets frisked while you stare and sweat, weave twist
Bringing attention to their style and swag
Go knock the drink off the table, please watch it miss
Encouraging the women to dance even more and causing commotion
We like to watch the girls kneel down when they piss
Revealing their sexual preferences/kinks
Our style is right why'all, we rock tonight why'all
Reiterating their party-hard attitude
The fuck you gon' do in this bitch tonight?
Asking Keith what his plan is for the night
That's right we takin somethin out of here
Leaving the party with a girl or with money
Smackmaster up in this, knowhatI'msayin?
Referring to himself as the master of seduction
Motel 6
Naming a cheap hotel they might be going to
Smack some, smack some, smack some ass
Reiterating their intention to have sex with the women
What's that highway run through your house?
Asking what highway is closest to where the women live
Uhh, I-94 - Detroit baby
Answering the question and implying they might go to Detroit
Right, we gon' take 'em through there
Planning to drive the women around Detroit
Yeah Howard Johnsons, Motel 6, anywhere
Naming cheap hotels they might stay in
We can freak them hoes in the car Keith, yeah
Planning to have sex with the women in the car
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: ESHAM SMITH, KEITH THORNTON, SCOTT SANTOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Fargone1
Kool Keith & Esham need to do an album together!!!!!!!
Missy The Cat
Been a fan of Esham since 94 been a fan of KK since 2003 never herd spankmaster though untin now and being from The D this is the best collaboration you could almost ask for .
Shardok1
Nices, Keith and Esham is always a hot colab!
AbbottSupreme
KOOL KEITH is mad sick!!!!!
Fink Ployd
Used to hang with Charles Manson
x yo
Keith s entertaining me for years now......best ish no poor moneymaker marketing apearin and disapearing inner 12 month.....
rabidninja
Im positve they did another song together I forget what it was though I think it was on an Esham album
Vengeful_drizzle
Still bumping this 2022 yo
17SewerTeeth17 Tha2nd
Big same mi boi-o
rabidninja
yea all night everyday i got that somewhere. devil shjit im checkin out now