LMNO was introduced to the music industry in late 80's early 90's witnessing at first hand the N.W.A. legacy, (see the LMNO's cameo appearance in the D.O.C.'s "Formula" video with Dr. Dre). LMNO was recruited by Rhyme Syndicate to be in his first group with fellow Visionaries member Key-Kool. After the group disbanded, LMNO worked on various demo projects until his debut on the Circle of Power (of Blak Forest) album. LMNO then contributed works on the Blak Forest crew album "You are Now Entering."
With the West Coast Underground and it's rising star Ras Kass grabbing the attention of the hip-hop world, heads on the West and East tuned into Key-Kool & Rhettmatic's "E=MC5," a posse cut featuring Ras Kass and his crew Western Hemisfear; ironically, the "white kid" from Long Beach named LMNO shocked audiences with the infamous "Don't f--- with LMNO, or I'll send your demo tape to Jerry Heller" From that point, LMNO began gaining attention, and could very well have fallen into the "shock-line rapper" category, yet, this spiritually maturing artist chose quite a different path, and left the "tongue & cheek" style for others to exploit.
Charging forward as a spiritual soldier, with faith and JAH as motivation, LMNO began evolving as an artist and a person. After shaping and voicing his views on the Visionaries albums "Galleries" and "Sophomore Jinx," LMNO was ready for his debut solo effort. His debut 12 inch sleeper cult-classic "Hit the Fence," as well as the popular 12" inch releases "Radiant" and "Grin & Bear It" had heads waiting for a full length album.
LMNO's "Leave My Name Out" (Up Above Records) includes his popular singles, along with brilliant LMNO/MadLib team-up "Head Lock," yet it is the spiritually truthful, life-driven songs that seemed most appropriately reflective of the times in which the album was released: just after the tragic events of 9/11.
LMNO has been putting in much work with Visionaries doing numerous shows, recordings and touring. LMNO is currently promoting his third album " P's & Q's " IN STORES NOW on UP ABOVE RECORDS/CAROLINE DISTRIBUTION.
LMNO is still putting in much work with Visionaries doing numerous shows, recordings and touring. He is currently promoting his fifth album "WORKETHIC" IN STORES Jan. 23rd on Technicali Sound / Super D Distribution... Give Thanks & GOD BLESS
Natural Beauty
LMNO Lyrics
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Thank God for a beauty like you
She's my natural beauty
Respectively covering flesh
On a sunny day, long breaths
Comfortable without drawing attention
In a nursery rehearsing the commandmentsMan hints towards advancement
She's advanced, been through the muck
Far from a nun and no lady luck
Earns an honest buck, dignity
Not concerned if she's digging me
The love she gives is sisterly
The love I give back is brotherly
Praise God, it's all in the family
Seen around her worst, that's the best
Five hour combos on the phone, get some rest
Wakeup call, have a nice day
By the way, did you pray?
Chorus (4x)
Meek.. strong, not weak
A good listener whenever a friend speaks
Out of love comes rebuke
Words to encourage Matthew, Mark, and Luke
Yes or not, not maybe
She's a mother to her baby
A dukeless daisy
Don't fall, grow in love
Too busy feeding off The Word, no time for club
Nor desire, He takes us higher
Than a bomb load, it's been a long roadKeep travelling till we get home
At times it might seem, but we're never alone
No flowmantic, don't panic
God's with you everywhere
When I go, He's there
Be with him and everything will be fine
Put God first, because you're his before mine
Chorus (4x)
I'm not stuck on what you're not
I see what made you
A strong backbone
Tearing at the sermon
You know you could do better
The word hit home through a Godgiven messenger
Everyday a new declaration
Everyday change thought into action
Already a mommy, it comes naturally
And that's the beauty
Organizing activities
Enjoys giving
Sacrificing paydays with volunteering
You're an encouragement, keep it going
May God continue to bless you... (pause)
Chorus (6x)
LMNO's song "Natural Beauty" is an ode to a woman who is beautiful not because of her looks, but because of her strength, kindness, and devotion to God. The song celebrates this woman's natural beauty in internal qualities such as dignity, honesty, love, and sacrifice. The chorus repeats the idea that the singer thanks God for this woman's beauty and acknowledges her as his natural beauty.
The verses describe the unique qualities of this woman who is not afraid to hide her body and shows respect to others. She's also advanced and has been through tough times, but still manages to earn an honest living and love others in a sisterly way. The song emphasizes the importance of relationships, especially with God, and encourages the listener to put God first and trust that he will always be with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Thank God for a beauty like you
Grateful to God for the unique and natural beauty of the person
She's my natural beauty
Expressing affection for the person's natural appearance
Respectively covering flesh
Dressed appropriately and modestly
On a sunny day, long breaths
Taking deep breaths and enjoying the weather
Comfortable without drawing attention
Confident and content without seeking validation from others
In a nursery rehearsing the commandments
Teaching and instilling good values to children
Man hints towards advancement
Men aspire for progress and success
She's advanced, been through the muck
The person has gone through tough times and grown from it
Far from a nun and no lady luck
The person is not necessarily religious or dependent on luck
Earns an honest buck, dignity
The person works honestly and values their self-respect
Not concerned if she's digging me
Not worried if the person reciprocates romantic feelings or not
The love she gives is sisterly
The affection the person gives is like that of a supportive sister
The love I give back is brotherly
The love given in return is like that of a brotherly bond
Praise God, it's all in the family
Giving thanks to God for the close familial-like bond between individuals
Seen around her worst, that's the best
Witnessing the person's vulnerable and imperfect moments is still cherished
Five hour combos on the phone, get some rest
Talking for extended periods of time, better to rest now
Wakeup call, have a nice day
Wishing the person a good day and awakening a positive mindset
By the way, did you pray?
Asking a rhetorical question about having faith and prayer
Meek.. strong, not weak
Humble yet powerful and not easily broken
A good listener whenever a friend speaks
Being attentive and supportive towards friends
Out of love comes rebuke
Being corrected out of love for betterment
Words to encourage Matthew, Mark, and Luke
Scripture inspired words to uplift individuals
Yes or not, not maybe
Making decisions clearly and decisively
She's a mother to her baby
Showing maternal care and nurturing qualities for her child
A dukeless daisy
A humble and modest person with no extravagant or materialistic desires
Don't fall, grow in love
Encouraging growth in love and avoiding pitfalls
Too busy feeding off The Word, no time for club
Focusing on spiritual growth and not wasting time on meaningless activities
Nor desire, He takes us higher
Not being attached to material desires and striving for spiritual fulfillment
Than a bomb load, it's been a long road
Has journeyed a long way and faced many difficulties
Keep travelling till we get home
Persevering through life's trials until reaching spiritual fulfillment at 'home'
At times it might seem, but we're never alone
Despite feeling alone at times, spiritual support is always present
No flowmantic, don't panic
Not easily swayed by romantic feelings and avoiding panic
God's with you everywhere
Divine presence is always with individuals
When I go, He's there
God's presence is with individuals through all aspects of life
Be with him and everything will be fine
Having faith in God brings comfort in all areas of life
Put God first, because you're his before mine
Prioritizing faith in God and acknowledging that individuals belong to Him
I'm not stuck on what you're not
Accepting the person for who they are, not focusing on their flaws
I see what made you
Recognizing and valuing the unique qualities that make the person who they are
A strong backbone
Displaying resiliency and strength in character
Tearing at the sermon
Being moved emotionally or spiritually by a religious text or speech
You know you could do better
Encouraging the person to improve and strive for betterment
The word hit home through a Godgiven messenger
Feeling a personal connection and significance from a religious message delivered by a messenger of God
Everyday a new declaration
Making daily affirmations and commitments towards betterment
Everyday change thought into action
Actively taking steps to change and improve thought processes and actions
Already a mommy, it comes naturally
Having a natural maternal instinct and ability
And that's the beauty
That maternal nature is a natural and beautiful quality
Organizing activities
Arranging and executing successful events and activities
Enjoys giving
Finding joy in giving and helping others
Sacrificing paydays with volunteering
Choosing to volunteer and help others instead of receiving monetary compensation
You're an encouragement, keep it going
Complimenting the person's positive behavior and encouraging continuation of those actions
May God continue to bless you... (pause)
Sending well wishes and blessings from God towards the person
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@Mixwell1983
This shit is hella chill man.. I didnt know LMNOs lyrics were religion based on some shit.. never really heard it a lot on Visionaries tracks but visionaries, dilated and J5 were some of the 3 groups that got me into underground hip hop back in 2000..
1st time I heard LMNO was on the grin and bear it track on the Beatjunkies mix and I thought he sounded like one of the emcees in Visionaries.. i didn't know that shit back then..
A taped LP of Dilated Peoples Platform though is what truely got me into underground hip hop. Sure i heard of Wu etc and as a skater back in the late 90s I remember Shorties fulfill the dream with steve olsens part finding out about gangstarrs above the clouds, thats how i found out about Gangstarr back then and of course gravediggaz and on Brandon Turners clip the Company Flow track.. Back then I was into underground punk rock from the UK and early 80s shit and while i still listen to it here and there I'd say hip-hop has been my main genre now for 2 decades.. Damn I feel hella old when LPs that dropped then like Dilateds Expansion Team could be considered a classic.
I remember waiting for that shit to drop because the worst comes to worst track was fucking fire.. couldnt just youtube the song and the only time i heard it was when i see em live at HOB in Anaheim, CA then before the LP actually dropped...
Good memories man
@rogerjimenez3913
2023. haven’t heard this song since maybe 2008. still remember every word real hip hop
@axsent801
That's it ... GodBless
@markpreach1600
i can't help but keep playing this joint. true hip hop
@steezuskryst7201
No doubt son…..
@Alecksviegas
Oh the memories this brings back.
@AlejandraMartinez-eg5dr
Don’t know if those are good memories or not but who would have known I’d find you here! Thanks for introducing me to this song.
@Alecksviegas
Of course they were good times for me. I always come back to the roots one of my favorite albums. Yea crazy to see you here I'm glad you still like lmno. I love showing people stuff they still like.
@travismontgomery8083
Time Machine. This reminds me of my sister. RIP
@travismontgomery8083
Time Machine. This reminds me of my sister. RIP
@djphosis
Yo, I remember dedicating this joint to my HS girlfriend back in 2001. I thought we would be together forever. As Brother Ali said "Puppy love is real to a puppy."
I hear this song now and it just brings back good memories of those days. Still bumping in 2021. 20 years later. Big ups LMNO.