In high school in the late 1970s, he met Special K and DJ Easy Lee. They formed the influential old school hip hop group The Treacherous Three. It is with The Treacherous Three that Kool Moe Dee performed his freestyle, on stage roast of old school party rapper Busy Bee Starski, a performance frequently cited as a pivotal moment in the development of the battle rap. In 1986, Kool Moe Dee went solo, releasing a self-titled album.
He is also well-known for his long-running feud with LL Cool J; he claims that LL Cool J stole his rapping style. The cover of Kool Moe Dee's 1987 album How Ya Like Me Now features a red Kangol hat (LL Cool J's trademark) being crushed under the wheel of a Jeep.
His song I Go To Work from the album Knowledge Is King is considered by some the pinnacle of his work, with high speed, high energy and intricate lyrics masterfully mixed in to the stacatto sounds of a marching band.
Kool Moe Dee also appeared on Will Smith's #1 pop hit "Wild Wild West" from Smith's 1999 motion picture, on which he re-performs the chorus to his 1987 single of the same name.
In 2003 he authored a book called "There's a God on the Mic" (ISBN 1560255331). The book breaks down his 50 favorite MCs in terms of originality, concepts, versatility, vocabulary, substance, flow, flavor, freestyle, vocal presence, live performance, poetic value, body of work, industry impact, social impact, longevity, lyrics and battle skills.
YES
Kool Moe Dee Lyrics
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to get together with one another.
We got to iron out our problems
and iron out our quarrels
and try to live as brothers.
And try to find a piece of land
without stepping on one another.
And do respect the women of the world.
We got to make this land a better land
than the world in which we live.
And we got to help each man be a better man
with the kindness that we give.
I know we can make it.
I know darn well we can work it out.
Oh yes we can, I know we can can
Yes we can can, why can't we?
If we wanna get together we can work it out.
And we gotta take care of all the children,
the little children of the world.
'cause they're our strongest hope for the future,
the little bitty boys and girls.
We got to make this land a better land
than the world in which we live.
And we got to help each man be a better man
with the kindness that we give.
I know we can make it.
I know darn well we can work it out.
Oh yes we can, I know we can can
yes we can can, why can't we?
If we wanna, yes we can can.
Kool Moe Dee's song "Yes" is an anthem for unity and cooperation among all people. It is a call to action for men to come together and resolve their differences, to live as brothers, and to respect women as fellow human beings. In doing so, they can create a better world for all people.
The first verse urges people to come together without shame and prejudice. The imperative "try" here suggests that this is a challenge that will not be easy, that ironing out problems requires patience, work and openness to different perspectives. But it is a challenge worth taking in order to find a way of living without encroaching on other people's rights, while acknowledging and valuing their needs.
The second verse focuses on the role of children in shaping the future. Kool Moe Dee stresses that it is the responsibility of adults to look after children and provide them with the best possible start in life. Children are not only the inheritors of the future but also its guardians. It is thus vital to ensure that they are nurtured, educated and valued. By taking care of children, adults can create a better world for all people.
Overall, "Yes" is a powerful message of hope and determination to create a world marked by harmony, respect and kindness. By emphasizing the importance of working together, valuing each other's humanity, investing in children and in one's own growth, the song underlines that a better life is within reach of those who strive for it.
Line by Line Meaning
Now's the time for all good men
The current moment is ideal for all virtuous men to come together.
to get together with one another.
It's time we unite and collaborate with each other.
We got to iron out our problems
We must resolve our issues amicably.
and iron out our quarrels
We must settle our disputes and disagreements.
and try to live as brothers.
We should aim to coexist with mutual respect and brotherly love.
And try to find a piece of land
We should seek a common ground where we can all live in harmony.
without stepping on one another.
We should respect each other's boundaries and avoid unnecessary conflict.
And do respect the women of the world.
We should value and show appreciation for the women in our lives.
Remember you all have mothers.
We should remember that we all have a mother who deserves our love and respect.
We got to make this land a better land
It's our responsibility to make our country a better place for everyone to live in.
Than the world in which we live.
Our goal is to make our world a better place than it currently is.
And we got to help each man be a better man
We should support and encourage each other to be better versions of ourselves.
With the kindness that we give.
Our actions should be driven by kindness and compassion.
I know we can make it.
I am confident that we can succeed.
I know darn well we can work it out.
I am certain that we can find a solution to our problems.
Oh yes we can, I know we can can
I am positive that we are capable of achieving our goals.
Yes we can can, why can't we?
We should believe in our abilities and strive towards our objectives.
If we wanna get together we can work it out.
We can overcome our obstacles if we work together and commit to finding a resolution.
And we gotta take care of all the children,
We must prioritize the welfare of all the children in our society.
The little children of the world.
All the young, innocent children of the world are our responsibility.
'Cause they're our strongest hope for the future,
The future of our world depends on the children that we nurture and guide today.
The little bitty boys and girls.
All the little boys and girls, regardless of their race or background, hold the key to our future.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALLEN TOUSSAINT
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Nirad Atersib
Wow The beat is really smooth