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."
I'm Chillin'
Kurtis Blow Lyrics
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I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin' I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
Guess who's bizzack No it ain't hypno
L.A. Dodger fitted cap with the brim low
Blowin' on endo Roll down yo window
Matter fact let the top back and watch the wind blow
Black on black Lamborghini with the dizzor
Up in the air with the pedal on the flizzor
Bandanna tied around the rear view mirror
Red bandanna got 'em bangin' new era
Something on my waist niggas can't get near us
Bitches 'round me shakin' ass like Shakira
Niggas poppin' Chrystal every time they hear us
I stay on niggas mind like a new era
G to the A to the M to the E to the D to the O to the N
To the T to the S to the T to the O to the motherfuckin' P
That means I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
Doing my two step Red strings on my louis
I don't know how to dance so don't step on my louis
Bitches on the dance floor bouncin' like a pornstar
Legs in the air like the doors on a foreign car
Post it up the bar everybody strizzap
Double GAME chains hanging down to my lizzap
Every nigga in my click stay iced out
Reach for a chain,red beam, turn your lights out
Shut the club down, The Game don't stop
In the parking lot, lemon lime patron shots
Looking for Ciara heard about the goodies
Hurricanes in a Black Wall Street Hoodie
G to the A to the M to the E to the D to the O to the N
To the T to the S to the T to the O to the motherfuckin' P
That means I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
Everybody know when The Game in the clizzub
20 impalas outside on the dizzubs
Everything chrome from the rims to the strizzads
Panties gettin' wet every time they see 'em lift ups
So hop in the back seat if you're a freak
Three wheel motion got 'em sliddin' on they seat
8 0 8 drums got 'em griddin' to the beat
Turn high beams on bring the club to the streets
If you jump off niggas know what I'm about
Million dollar man bring the drama to yo house
Hommies outside, Wearing that ass out
I'm gettin' a lap dance, Smoking chronic on your couch
G to the A to the M to the E to the D to the O to the N
To the T to the S to the T to the O to the motherfuckin' P
That means I'm Chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I'm chillin' in the house
Rollin' in the car
Coolin' in the tub
Drinkin' at the bar
I'm chillin' in the house
Rollin' in the car
Coolin' in the tub
Drinkin' at the bar
G to the A to the M to the E to the D to the O to the N
To the T to the S to the T to the O to the motherfuckin' P
That means I'm chillin'
The lyrics to Kurtis Blow's song "I'm Chillin'" are about relaxing and enjoying life. The song is meant to be a celebration of success and having fun with friends. The opening lines, "You got's to chill," are a message to listeners to slow down and take it easy. The lyrics describe a night out with friends, driving around in a fancy car and hanging out in the club. The rapper describes himself as "chilling" throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of taking time to enjoy life.
The verses detail the rapper's lavish lifestyle, including his Lamborghini, designer clothes, and parties with beautiful women. He talks about shutting down the club and continuing the party in the parking lot. The chorus repeats the phrase "G to the A to D-O-N-T-S-T-O-P," which stands for "Game is down to stop," indicating that the party will continue all night.
Line by Line Meaning
You got's to chill
You need to calm down and relax
I-I-I-I-I-I-I'm chillin'
I am relaxed and calm
Guess who's bizzack No it ain't hypno
I am back and ready to have fun, not under the influence of hypnotic drugs
L.A. Dodger fitted cap with the brim low
I am wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball cap with the brim hanging low over my eyes
Blowin' on endo Roll down yo window
I am smoking marijuana, and you should roll down the window to let the smoke out
Matter fact let the top back and watch the wind blow
Actually, let's put the top down on the car and enjoy the breeze
Black on black Lamborghini with the dizzor
I am driving a black Lamborghini with a powerful engine
Up in the air with the pedal on the flizzor
I am accelerating quickly and going very fast
Bandanna tied around the rear view mirror
I have a bandanna tied around the rear view mirror of the car
Red bandanna got 'em bangin' new era
My red bandanna is a symbol of my affiliation with a gang, and it is popular among young people
Something on my waist niggas can't get near us
I have a weapon on my waist, and other people are afraid to approach me
Bitches 'round me shakin' ass like Shakira
There are women dancing and shaking their buttocks around me like the famous singer Shakira
Niggas poppin' Chrystal every time they hear us
People are using the drug Cristal and partying whenever they hear our music
I stay on niggas mind like a new era
I am always on people's minds, just like the New Era brand of hats
G to the A to the M to the E to the D to the O to the N
To the T to the S to the T to the O to the motherfuckin' P
That means I'm chillin'
These letters spell out the name of my gang, and it means that I am calm and relaxed
Doing my two step Red strings on my louis
I am dancing a simple two-step, while wearing red shoe laces on my designer Louis Vuitton shoes
I don't know how to dance so don't step on my louis
I am not a good dancer, so please be careful not to step on my expensive shoes
Bitches on the dance floor bouncin' like a pornstar
Women are dancing and moving their bodies in a sexually suggestive way, like porn stars
Legs in the air like the doors on a foreign car
Women are lifting their legs up high, like the doors on a fancy foreign car
Post it up the bar everybody strizzap
I am standing at the bar with my friends, and everyone is having a good time
Double GAME chains hanging down to my lizzap
I am wearing two chains with my name on them, hanging down to my shirt
Every nigga in my click stay iced out
All of my friends have expensive jewelry and are showing it off
Reach for a chain,red beam, turn your lights out
If someone tries to steal my jewelry, I will shoot them with my gun and make them go unconscious
Shut the club down, The Game don't stop
We are partying so hard that the club has to close, but the fun continues
In the parking lot, lemon lime patron shots
We are drinking shots of a brand of alcohol called Patron, flavored like lemon and lime, in the parking lot
Looking for Ciara heard about the goodies
I am searching for singer Ciara, who is known for her song 'Goodies'
Hurricanes in a Black Wall Street Hoodie
I am wearing a hoodie with the name of my crew (Black Wall Street) and a picture of a hurricane
Everybody know when The Game in the clizzub
Everyone knows it's a big deal when I show up at the club
20 impalas outside on the dizzubs
There are 20 Chevrolet Impalas with fancy rims parked outside the club
Everything chrome from the rims to the strizzads
All of the cars have shiny, metallic rims and other chrome details
Panties gettin' wet every time they see 'em lift ups
Women are getting aroused and their underwear is getting wet when the cars lift up their hydraulics
So hop in the back seat if you're a freak
If you are a sexually adventurous person, come join me in the back seat of my car
Three wheel motion got 'em sliddin' on they seat
The car is performing a unique maneuver where it lifts up on one side and spins on three wheels, causing passengers to slide around inside
8 0 8 drums got 'em griddin' to the beat
The bass drum beats in the music are so powerful that people are dancing and moving their bodies to the rhythm
Turn high beams on bring the club to the streets
I am turning on the high beams of my car to make it easier for people to see us and join in the fun
If you jump off niggas know what I'm about
If you confront me or try to fight me, you will quickly find out that I am dangerous
Million dollar man bring the drama to yo house
I am so wealthy and powerful that I can cause problems for you if I visit your home
Hommies outside, Wearing that ass out
My friends are outside, having a good time and enjoying themselves
I'm gettin' a lap dance, Smoking chronic on your couch
I am receiving a lap dance from a stripper, while smoking marijuana on your couch and enjoying myself
That means I'm Chillin'
All of these activities and behaviors are signs that I am relaxed and having a good time
I'm chillin' in the house
I am relaxing and doing nothing at home
Rollin' in the car
I am driving around in my car
Coolin' in the tub
I am relaxing in a bathtub
Drinkin' at the bar
I am drinking alcohol at a bar and having a good time
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: WILLIAM ADAMS, JAMES BROWN, ERICK SERMON, PARRISH SMITH, JAYCEON TAYLOR, ROGER TROUTMAN
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@marksmith1452
Kurtis Blow was a pioneer of rap and hip hop.He was the first rapper to appear in Soul Train.I wore out his cassettes listening to him in high school.
@nave37
I just met Kurtis Blow the other night really humble and a nice guy true legend
@sanitarymailbox-8023
You'd be humble too if less than ten years later folks like Wu Tang or Tupac were ruling rap
@jalsbrook4475
@@sanitarymailbox-8023 there wouldn’t have BEEN a Tupac or Wu Tang if Kurtis Blow hadn’t existed and done it first
@TelexToTexel
Humble as a Transformer in disguise
@TelexToTexel
@@sanitarymailbox-8023 Apples and oranges, Go Go and 90's Rap is quite different, like comparing Heavy Metal to Nu Metal
@kingjellybeans7823
@@jalsbrook4475 well said
@oneluv72
The legendary Kurtis Blow and D.C. finest band the legendary Trouble Funk!! 🙌🏾 classic hit too when hip-hop meets gogo music 🎶 🎵 👌🏾
@GVocalz3
EXACTLY!! This sing still crank!
@earlharmon9230
Omg... nothing like old-school hip-hop!!!💯