He became an MC in his own right around 1977, and changed his name to Kurtis Blow (as in a body blow) at the suggestion of his manager, future rap mogul Russell Simmons. Blow began his career in New York City in the mid-1970s, when he was a breakdancer until switching to DJing under the name Kool DJ Kurt and then finally rapping. He was the first rapper to record a full length album on a major label (1979). This occurred after recording "Christmas Rappin", his first single; during this time, "Rapper's Delight" by the Sugarhill Gang became the first hit for hip hop. The whole field was derided as a fad, though, and thus there was much resistance to signing Blow. In 1980 he opened for reggae legend Bob Marley at the Madison Square Garden where he performed for an audience of 20,000.
He has appeared in several feature films, including Krush Groove and The Show. A duet with rock icon Bob Dylan called "Street Rock", appeared on Blow's 1986 album, Kingdom Blow[1] by special arrangement of Wayne Garfield (Garfield and Blow co-wrote, "Reasons For Wanting You" on Kingdom Blow)[2] and Debra Byrd, American Idol's head vocal coach and former Dylan backup singer (see album credits).[citation needed]
And in 2004, he recorded the song "Hey Everybody" with Max C and Bomfunk MC's for their album, Reverse Psychology. He also co-wrote songs with The Fat Boys, including their signature songs, "Fat Boys" (1984) and "The Fat Boys Are Back" (1985).
Kurtis Blow also became the first hip hop musician embraced by the mainstream advertising industry with his appearance in a commercial for the soft drink Sprite.
He is currently a DJ on Backspin 43, which is the old school hip hop station on the Sirius Satellite Radio service. According to an interview with I Suppose Productions, he is also currently a theology major at Nyack College working to enter the ministry. According to Blow, "Man's real telos... the real purpose in life, is to serve God."
America
Kurtis Blow Lyrics
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Devil's Night
Blow My Buzz
[swifty mcvay]
Hmm, yeah
This just one of them days when yo' ass just wanna chill out
And motherfuckers be all in yo' ear and shit, yknowhati'msayin?
Or that naggin bitch, that just like to hear herself talk Blowin all yo' high away
Now that's some fucked up shit, heh
But it happens, yknowhati'msayin? yo
[eminem]
Yo yo yo yo
Schizophrenia, how many of ya got it?
How many motherfuckers can say they psychotic?
How many motherfuckers can say they brain dry-rotted from pot?
You got it like i got it or not?
If you did, you would know just what i'm talkin bout
When your tongue's rottin out from cotton-mouth
When you end up becomin so dependent on weed
That you end up spendin a g in the vendin machine
You got the munchies, look at you, junk food junkie
Potato chips and lunch meat, up in the front seat
Sometimes you can get so paranoid from ganja
That's it gotcha thinkin the whole world is watchin ya
Or maybe you don't smoke, maybe you just roll
But whatever your drug's yo, go for the gusto
Just don't, come fuck with me when i'm doin my drugs
You see me in the club don't come fuckin my high up and
[chorus: d-12]
Blow, my, buzz
You want to want to just don't blow, my, buzz
(smoke my weeeeed) and if you talk i'm gonna fuck, you, up
(i might just whoop yo' ass) just don't say shit and we'll be cool
[bizarre]
[ding dong] bitch let me in the house (avon?)
No, i just came to eat your mother out
It's the big guy, doin a butterfly to the ground (go 'head!)
[eminem] bizarre sit yo' nasty ass down
[bizarre]
I spot this fat bitch from across the room
Now suck my dick while your boyfriend's in the bathroom (yea yea!)
My face is pink, lookin for a sink
And don't worry bout what i put in your drink
It's called a date-rape drug, ten minutes you'll be fucked up
Open your nasty-ass legs up (yeah you whore)
Bitches i'm catchin, blunts i'm matchin
Don't call me bizarre, i'm the reverand jesse jackson
[swifty mcvay]
Who the fuck is this guy, why the hell you in my presence?
It'd be cool if you was askin me some reasonable questions
But you on some bullshit nigga, this yo' last beer (f'real)
Get the fuck off my dick and tell yo' bitch to bring here ass here
I kick a hoe out without givin her cabfare
And leave her barefooted just for naggin in my damn ear
When i'm out eatin, you fags'll interfere
They don't go until i let 'em know a mag' is sittin here
I get drunk and i smoke weed, whatcho' ass wanna hear?
I didn't answer you clear, i met manson this year okay?
You want some yea? i'll front yo' ass a play
But other than that, get the hell out my face
Because you niggaz tryin to
[chorus w/ variations]
[kun] yo denaun you seem shook
[kon] i really am dawg look
This fat bitch keep chasin me tryin to give me the nook
[kun] aww man you probably lead her on
[kon] i just bought her a beer!
[kun] i saw her rubbin on your head while she was wipin your tears
[kon] i admit, i was high, but you ain't seen me cryin
[kun] nigga you lyin, and you blowin my high, just stop denyin it
[kon] well at least somebody in this bar is, this big bitch did
The ultimate by sayin she wanted to have my kids
[kun] look man you grown, just leave me alone, i'm in the zone
Call it a night, get stoned, and take that fat slut home
Just drink the drink, hit the dank, do some drugs
Go kill yourself
[kon] fuck you!
[kun] well stop blowin my buzz!
[proof]
I'm at the front of the bar by the lounge in the back
With a slut on my arm while i'm downin the 'gnac
Got the pills in my system, floatin around
Everytime i start driftin, someone open they mouth
Yo my ear been spit licked and freestyled in
I think i'm goin def like old senile men
Only one good demo out of three thousand
(yo i ain't wanna rap for you anyway, so keep talkin)
Next nigga that bump me, i'ma do the humpty
And elbow bitches, 'til everybody jump me
(yo man whassup wit you man why you keep bumpin me and shit)
Whassup fool? fuck you punk!
(motherfucker, the fuck? it's on fool it's on! whassup then nigga?)
[chorus w/ variations]
We'll be cool
We'll be cool if you don't talk while i'm just tryin to smoke my weed
Smoke my weed.
I'm tryin to drink with my niggaz; just shut the fuck up
While i'm just tryin to get blowed
Spittin to me some mo'. (hehehe)
I'll see you at eight, bitch
The lyrics of Devil's Night by D-12 featuring Eminem, Bizarre and Swifty McVay address drug use and the annoyance that can come when someone ruins their high. Eminem's verse describes the effects of addiction, including paranoia, dependence, and munchies, and warns others not to mess with him when he's high. Bizarre's verse is offensive and nonsensical, making light of date rape while boasting about catching bitches and smoking weed. Swifty McVay's verse expresses frustration with someone who won't stop talking, ultimately telling them to leave and take their nagging with them. The chorus emphasizes the idea of not letting someone "blow your buzz," essentially saying that people should respect someone else's choice to use drugs and let them enjoy their high in peace.
The lyrics of this song are controversial and offensive to many, partly due to Bizarre's verse about date rape. The song, released in 2001, was part of D-12's deviant-themed album, Devil's Night, which received mixed reviews.
Line by Line Meaning
Schizophrenia, how many of ya got it?
How many people experience symptoms of schizophrenia and can relate to the mental health challenges it presents?
How many motherfuckers can say they psychotic?
How many people can truly identify with psychosis?
How many motherfuckers can say they brain dry-rotted from pot?
How many people are honest about the actual negative effects of smoking marijuana on the brain?
If you did, you would know just what i'm talkin bout
If you understood what I am talking about, you have most likely experienced the negative effects of marijuana on the brain.
When your tongue's rottin out from cotton-mouth
When you experience cottonmouth due to smoking marijuana excessively.
When you end up becomin so dependent on weed
When you become addicted to smoking marijuana.
That you end up spendin a g in the vendin machine
That you end up spending all your money on weed and resort to buying snacks from vending machines.
You got the munchies, look at you, junk food junkie
When you get the munchies and resort to eating unhealthy, junk food.
Sometimes you can get so paranoid from ganja
When you get paranoid from smoking marijuana.
That's it gotcha thinkin the whole world is watchin ya
Marijuana can make you think that everyone is watching and judging you.
But whatever your drug's yo, go for the gusto
Whatever your drug of choice is, go all in and enjoy it to the fullest.
Just don't, come fuck with me when i'm doin my drugs
Don't interrupt me when I am doing my drugs or interfere with my high.
Blow, my, buzz
Don't ruin my high, don't kill my buzz.
You want to want to just don't blow, my, buzz
If you want to talk or say something, think about whether it will kill my buzz.
And i'm gon' sit here and just roll, my, drugs
I am going to continue smoking marijuana and rolling my drugs.
And if you talk i'm gonna fuck, you, up
If you talk and ruin my high, I will be angry and confrontational towards you.
Just don't say shit and we'll be cool
If you don't say anything, we won't have any problems and everything will be okay.
I kick a hoe out without givin her cabfare
I will make a girl leave my presence without offering her money for transportation.
And leave her barefooted just for naggin in my damn ear
I will leave her without shoes just because she annoyed me by talking too much.
Only one good demo out of three thousand
Only one good musical demo was produced out of 3,000 attempts.
We'll be cool if you don't talk while i'm just tryin to smoke my weed
We will have a good time if you remain quiet while I smoke marijuana.
Smoke my weed.
I will continue to smoke marijuana.
Writer(s): Kurtis Blow Copyright: Kurtis Blow Prod. Inc.
Contributed by Maria V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alanmorris7669
This was when Rap music was safe... without all of the murders!
@cedi1402
One of the most underrated hip hop songs
@londonwells9925
Happy early 40th anniversary to America album by Kurtis Blow!
@FlyiDCG
Just saw Kurtis Blow in Atlanta this guy dont look a day over 35 man....he had the moves....go see these legends.
@cryptoisthewaytogo
2024 here now.. wonder what he’s up too.. he’s a legend and should be mentioned a lot more when they talk about rap history
@FlyiDCG
@@cryptoisthewaytogo Im 44, Kurtis was the first emcee I ever heard. I know he isnt the first emcee ever, but my dad had The Breaks record and I begged him to play it all the time LOL.
@helicopterhippo
Kurtis is the man. Nuff said.
@MarkNasuti
Profound relevant great beats forgot about this one more relevant today than it was back in the 80s
@belindaperry9555
I was so in love with this man when I was a little girl. I begged my older cousins to take me to go see Krush Groove with them, so I could see him. To this day i can't tell you what that movie was about, I can only tell you about the scenes he was in😂😂😂😂.
@david-m3t4t
My mom was the same way about him