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Neither does hip hop nor its prolific breakout rhymist/activist/author/voice of conscience Lecrae.
Never afraid to move the needle, few would argue that his much anticipated Columbia Records debut album (due out this summer) comes at a pivotal moment for the artist, as hip hop’s torrent now moves to him.
Surging or insurgent - depending on your point of view - he’s blessed with a visionary verbal arsenal and an abiding faith that’s piloted a unique career trajectory defying the typical hip hop storyline. ‘The system may not have planned for this,’ wrote Vibe about Lecrae, ‘but it’s definitely coming around.’ “More caught than taught,” is how the artist describes his incredible journey that includes two Grammys, a history-making #1 album with his masterful 2014 offering, Anomaly (topped multiple categories, including the Billboard 200 and is RIAA Gold certified), and a compelling live resume, most recently notching a headlining 2016 ‘Destination’ tour which Lecrae says was about “real unity, not pretend unity.” He continues to thoughtfully engage the culture, reeling off a NY Times Bestseller (last year’s riveting memoir ‘Unashamed’) and a breakthrough spoken word performance at the BET Hip Hop Awards last fall that had the twittersphere heralding his arrival as truth-telling firebrand. BET hailed it as an “epic poem,” of “necessary affirmations.”
Lecrae relishes his purpose-driven career arc as inspired ‘catalyzer’ - going “from artist to architect” on the new album, widening the close-knit comfort zone of Reach Records (the label he co-founded) by partnering with Columbia Records and expanding his creative outreach. “I sought influences and collaborators I never imagined I’d have the opportunity to work with,” he says. The patient growth process was born out of a “gumbo” of more than 50 songs, “some to just get off my chest,” he says - “I don’t know if they were all meant to be heard but I know they were meant to be written.”
One song that has already seen the light of day is the powerfully uplifting “Blessings,” (featuring Ty Dolla $ign) which iHeartRadio chose for their ‘On The Verge’ platform which connects breaking artists with new listeners. Lecrae cites a refreshed perspective throughout the making of the new album after surviving one of the most tumultuous years he’s experienced since his turbulent teens. Among the hardships was the passing of his longtime friend and collaborator DJ Official, some “painful personal” ramifications after the publication of the unvarnished‘Unashamed,’ trusting friendships that went south, andchronic social media sparring from those attacking Lecrae for his candid and heartfelt perspective in response to theheartbreaking social justice issues making headlines in 2016. “Some people felt that maybe I shouldn’t be articulating the pain when it comes to the structural and systemic issues that have created barriers and disparity in regard to race,” he says. “But I came out of it feeling more confident in making this album then at any other time in my life.”
With trusted friend and Grammy winning producer S1 serving as a key production contributor, Lecrae says it was healing for him to weave some of the more nuanced, complex themes of the new album and come out the other side. “It’s about giving hope to people that they can overcome the fear and the insecurity when things do fall apart,” he says. “The before and after of it all. It may get ugly in your life, but there’s a point of rediscovery where the fear can actually drive the faith and restore you. Sometimes you have to acknowledge where you are at before it can get better.”
Such authenticity has been the hallmark of his 7 studio albums and multiple mixtapes, now nearing the 2 million mark in sales, with the acclaimed artist winning a Billboard Music Award, multiple BET, Soul Train, and Dove awards and even an Honorary Doctorate of music to go along with his 2 Grammy wins. Past signature songs like the ultra-relatable “Church Clothes,” and the prophetic, multi-perspective of “Welcome To America” revealed a Lecrae exploring the plight of the disconnected in all of us. Critics have praised the sociological component of his work and his heightened sensitivity toward the disenfranchised.
On the upcoming album, Lecrae hints he’s still mindful of the outsider role that’s enabled him to work the edges of hip hop stardom, but also conscious of the world coming into his space, now. “I don’t fit in to any one category,” he says. “The BET performance showed I can compete on the highest level and excel at it. I’ve already proven I’m part of the hip hop narrative. On this album I’m taking liberties.”
Represent
Lecrae Lyrics
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Represent! Get Krunk! Represent! Get Krunk!
If you know you're repping Jesus go ahead and throw it up
Represent! Get Krunk! Represent! Get Krunk!
If you know you're repping Jesus go ahead and throw it up
Represent! Get Krunk! Represent! Get Krunk!
If you know you're repping Jesus go ahead and throw it up
Represent! Get Krunk! Represent! Get Krunk!
I know this might be a shock but, I'mma blow your spot up
Truthfully in Grace and out of Love, ain't trying to pop stuff
Heard ya pops locked up
Baby sister's knocked up
All your old boys from the block are getting shot up
I feel your pain homey, I got the same story
But since you came to Christ you got to bring His name Glory
No more living in the darkness, no more living heartless
'Cause you got that Holy Spirit dwelling inside your carcass
Your life's been changed up, rearranged up
You've been reborn and you don't have to do the same stuff
You live regenerate, you get the benefit of Christ crucified
But you got to live in it, God is preeminent
And forgiveness is unlimited, but stop and
[Chorus]
From the flats to the drops to the burbs
Calling out to the cats who be dropping the word
Who be representing Christ, Not ashamed to share his life
Catching flack for his props in the world
To the cats that represent Him well while putting the Cross on the move
As they reaching for the cats who
Steppin into hell while they flossing new shoes
Packin gats and flossin new coupes
Making hoodrats doin' the do, acting a fool
But the jigga that figures pullin the trigger
With vigor can make him bigger needs to get in with the Cox Grave Digger
'Cause you live a life sin thats the wages of death
If you livin by the gun that's the way into debt
But if you living the life and living it right
Put your fist in the sky with all of your might
Til you way out of breath, chest pumping all hard due to heavy palpitations
Thirsting for the Lord with Heavy salivation
But you ain't fraud you'll pull a sinners card
'Cause you love the Lord and His habit of salvation repping like Steven
Getting stoned for the stone you believe in
Or slinging the stone into the dome of the heathen Philistine men
[Chorus]
In the song "Represent" by Lecrae feat. Tedashii, the artists encourage listeners to unabashedly represent Jesus Christ. The chorus repeats the simple but powerful phrase "Represent! Get Krunk!" with an invitation to throw up their hands if they know they're "repping Jesus." The first verse includes a message of hope and redemption, acknowledging the pain and challenges many people face but emphasizing the transformative power of a relationship with God. The second verse specifically addresses those who may be living destructive, violent lives, urging them to turn away from sin and embrace salvation. Throughout the song, Lecrae and Tedashii celebrate the joy and freedom that come with living a life devoted to Christ.
Line by Line Meaning
Represent! Get Krunk! Represent! Get Krunk!
Encourage others to represent Jesus with enthusiasm and energy.
If you know you're repping Jesus go ahead and throw it up
If you are openly and unashamedly representing Jesus, show it boldly.
I know this might be a shock but, I'mma blow your spot up
I am about to tell you something that might surprise you.
Truthfully in Grace and out of Love, ain't trying to pop stuff
Honestly and kindly, I am not trying to brag or boast.
Heard ya pops locked up
I heard your father is in prison.
Baby sister's knocked up
Your younger sister is pregnant.
All your old boys from the block are getting shot up
Your former friends from the neighborhood are dying.
I feel your pain homey, I got the same story
I understand your struggles because I have been through similar experiences.
But since you came to Christ you got to bring His name Glory
Since you have accepted Christ, you must glorify His name.
No more living in the darkness, no more living heartless
You don't have to live in ignorance or without a heart.
'Cause you got that Holy Spirit dwelling inside your carcass
You have the Holy Spirit living within you.
Your life's been changed up, rearranged up
Your life has been transformed and reorganized.
You've been reborn and you don't have to do the same stuff
You have been born again and don't have to live the same way.
You live regenerate, you get the benefit of Christ crucified
You have new life in Christ and receive the benefits of His sacrifice.
But you got to live in it, God is preeminent
You must live in this new life with God as your top priority.
And forgiveness is unlimited, but stop and
Forgiveness is always available, but don't take advantage of it.
From the flats to the drops to the burbs
From the city to the countryside, everywhere...
Calling out to the cats who be dropping the word
Calling out to those who are boldly preaching the gospel.
Who be representing Christ, Not ashamed to share his life
Those who represent Christ without being ashamed of their testimony.
Catching flack for his props in the world
Receiving criticism for their beliefs from the worldly.
To the cats that represent Him well while putting the Cross on the move
To those who represent Christ well while actively spreading the gospel.
As they reaching for the cats who
As they reach out to those who...
Steppin into hell while they flossing new shoes
Are walking towards destruction while indulging in materialism.
Packin gats and flossin new coupes
Carrying guns and showing off new cars.
Making hoodrats doin' the do, acting a fool
Leading people down a destructive path, behaving foolishly.
But the jigga that figures pullin the trigger
The person who thinks that pulling the trigger...
With vigor can make him bigger needs to get in with the Cox Grave Digger
With strength can make him more important and needs to join forces with the Cox Grave Digger.
'Cause you live a life sin thats the wages of death
Living a life of sin leads to death.
If you livin by the gun that's the way into debt
If you are living by the gun, you will soon have nothing.
But if you living the life and living it right
But if you are living the life, the right way...
Put your fist in the sky with all of your might
Raise your fist in the air with all your strength.
Til you way out of breath, chest pumping all hard due to heavy palpitations
Until you are out of breath, your heart beating fast with excitement.
Thirsting for the Lord with Heavy salivation
Strongly desiring the presence of the Lord.
But you ain't fraud you'll pull a sinners card
But you are not fake and will not hesitate to call out sinful behavior.
'Cause you love the Lord and His habit of salvation repping like Steven
Because you love the Lord and follow the example of Stephen in evangelism.
Getting stoned for the stone you believe in
Being persecuted for your faith in the cornerstone, Jesus.
Or slinging the stone into the dome of the heathen Philistine men
Or defeating the enemies of God like David defeated the giant Goliath.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anthony Williams, Peter James Wadams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@glenmogorosi7198
I miss the days Lecrae made songs like this to be honest... Don't get me wrong his music still has a message just not as good as his old music did... Am 11Six for life
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HOOK: Represent, get krunk / represent, get krunk / if you know you repping Jesus go ahead and throw it up /
[VERSE 1: Lecrae] I know this might be a shock but I'ma blow your spot up / truthfully in grace and out of love ain't trying to pop stuff / heard your pops locked up, baby sister knocked up / all your old boys from the block is getting shot up / I feel your pain homie, I got the same story / but since you came to Christ you got to bring His name glory / no more living in the darkness, no more living heartless / cause you got that Holy Spirit dwelling inside your carcass / your life's been changed up, rearranged up / you've been reborn and you don't have to do the same stuff / you live regenerate, you get the benefit of Christ crucified, but you got to live in it / God is preeminent and forgiveness is unlimited but stop and ... /
[VERSE 2: Tedashii] From the flat to the drop to the burbs calling out to the cats who be dropping the word / who be representing Christ, not ashamed to share His life, catching flack for His Pops in the world / to the cats that represent Him well while putting the cross on the move / as they reaching for the cats that's stepping into hell while they flossing new shoes / packing gats and they flossing new coupes, slacking hoodrats, doing the do / acting a fool but it's jigga the figure pulling the trigger with vigor / can make him bigger, need to get in with the cops, straight living / but you live a life sin, the wage of Jesus' death / if you living by the gun that's the way into debt / but if you living the life and living it right put your fist in the sky with all of your might till you way out of breath / chest pumping all hard due to heavy palpitation / thirsting for the Lord with heavy salivation / but you ain't far... cause you love the Lord and His habit of salvation / repping like Stephen getting stoned for the Stone you believe in / or slinging the stone into the dome of the heathen Philistine men /
@jeremai
I can’t be the only one that came back to this after Represent II 🧨🧨
@gavin_hill
You are not alone 🎧
@desilvano.1923
you are not the only one
@dlgaming150
@DeSilvaNo.1 same
@stephd1668
This song is so true lets represent Jesus ✝
@sachyfigueroa8173
Amen sister lets represent!!🙌🏽
@greatestever5775
Get back to this Crae. The world needs to hear about Christ 24/7, especially during this time.