It all started with BFAP (now known as Sunspot Jonz) and Luckyiam.PSC, who laid claim to the name of Mystik Journeymen in the early 1990s. By '94 they were locally legendary for throwing Underground Survivors shows, houseparty style at their loft - 4001 San Leandro Boulevard in East Oakland. That's where the Grouch hooked up with the Journeymen in 1995, just before they took off on their renowned first European tour.
Around the same time in the southern part of the state, Mid-city Los Angeles to be exact, 3 Melancholy Gypsys (Murs, Scarub & Eligh) were part of the almost mythic Log Cabin crew going back to 1993. Log Cabin later broke up and the Gypsys wandered separately. As it turned out, the 3 would cross paths again in the Bay Area and became Living Legends.
Aesop came to Oakland from Fresno, Arata from Osaka, and Bicasso from various points, East, West and elsewhere...
In 1999 the Legends shifted their center of gravity to Los Angeles, but their presence has definitely not diminished in Oakland and the Bay. You know it makes no difference where they stay because the universe revolves around them anyway. Over the years, the Journeymen and the Legends have rocked Europe, Japan, Australia and Canada numerous times, plus they've toured the USA, north and south, east coast, west coast and beyond ...
In the years since the Legends have continued releasing solo and crew projects and now have a catalog of over 50 full-length albums and numerous singles.
Gotta Question for Ya
Living Legends Lyrics
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What would you do if we put it all together
In the form of living legends
On an album all together?
Would you buy it? Would you try it?
Would you raise your hands high?
Would you recommend performance for something that's so enormous?
Why fight it? It's right about now, we taking over this
The best of our abilities
A showcase of energy
Tucked into your memories for centuries and centuries
[Murs]
Only a buck forty five and I talk a lot of shit
Oh you still don't think I'm tight
Ask your girl she got my shit
And she's bumpin number six (Good Music or Murs Rules the World)
Like nobody's business
Got these fools confused like, "Man what is this?"
I seen him at the open mic with a backpack
The next day he's on the block in some creased up khakis
See that's Murs' ability
Supreme versatility
One verse to your dome
Watch it burst unwillingly
So you should think twice before ice grilling me
In the back of the club like you paralyzed from the neck down
But in your heart you know that you're feeling me
My crew be killing these crowds on the regular
My CDs ringing up loud at the register
Considered to be well endowed
If you measured the
Strength of my click by the
Length of my dick
We'd be larger than life plus a tenth of an inch
[Chorus]
[Aesop]
Ya boy bull rushes the track
When the percussion's fat
In fact the rhymes I recite
Might help you find the light, or get ya lit
Smoked, words provoke
Jokes to get their shit together whether your hot or not
Ya got ta get off ya ass man, stay ahead of the class
Aesop ready to blast off outa there, I'm gone
When the vibe is wrong I can't even fuck with that
Livin' like a fat cat
Man I'm barely livin' off this rap music
y'all, no need to abuse it
No need to be a busta, just ta gain respect so
Get ya best flow outa ya back pack
I don't fuck with MCs comin' with wack raps!!!
[Scarub]
I'm running with the will to win
As well as the discipline
Sprinting in this competition
I'm racing time, competitors
As well as myself
Jogging with a stealth pace
Definitely one to place in this race
Catching up to men
Maneuver around them
Then drowned them in the dust
To win is a must
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Sponsored by Heavenbound
My name is Scarub
I got a question for ya
[Chorus]
[PSC]
P to the S to the see
By request to be fresh equals how I rap on sequence
With 16 bar verses and very little curses
And an aptitude for chorus that makes me quite important
At your service
I'm ready, kinda nervous but I'm ready
But first I gotta please me and I've mastered that believe me
It's easy!
5 finger romance with the mic hand
Stand back, I'll bust in your in face 'cause I planned that
I ban rap artists who consider they selves the hardest
Regardless of the make up I always slice the cake up
Ya edible, icing, enticing to my eyesight
But everything that glitters ain't gold, you best to come tight
[Chorus]
[The Grouch]
Well I'm the good rhythmic, outstanding, underrated
Cool human
Naw that's kind of played
I'm underpaid
The best at my trade
A little afraid
Been gypped too many times to believe in what you said
I prayed hard had my hopes up, guard down
Gained a yard lost a mile so I don't smile
Pile it on cause I'm used to it
I like to format the song and spit the truth to it
[Eligh]
He's the man on the mountain
Staff made of lightning, smoking
Writing poetry on a broken piece of oak
It's premonition
Self conversation on an amplified station
Radioactive finger strides all across the nation
I hide in complication yet it's simpler than this
Many rock microphones across the globe
But not quite like this
In the nightlife many catch a case
Catch a cold or catch a disease
But I'm married to the microphone
So I'm immune to weak MCs
So bitch please
[Chorus]
In Living Legends's song Gotta Question for Ya, the chorus asks the audience what they would do if the Living Legends, a collective of underground hip hop artists, put together an album. The song features each member of the Living Legends group, each of them showcasing their lyrical abilities. The first verse by Murs talks about how he may not be taken too seriously, but his rhymes are still tight nonetheless. He also mentions the versatility of his music and how his crew kills it at every show. Aesop's verse tells the listener to get off their ass and find motivation, while Scarub's verse focuses on his determination to become the best in his field. PSC boasts about his rapping abilities and readiness to please the audience with his music, and The Grouch talks about the struggles of being underpaid and his determination to speak the truth in his music. Finally, Eligh speaks of his love for the microphone and his immunity to weak MCs. The chorus repeats, asking the audience if they would buy and recommend the Living Legends' album.
The song showcases the lyrical talents of the Living Legends collective on a single track. Each member's verse is different and unique, giving the listener a taste of what they would bring to the hypothetical album. The chorus serves as a reminder that their collective talents could create something enormous, hence the line "something that's so enormous." It's clear that each artist is confident in their abilities, with each verse boasting a different aspect of their skills, whether it be versatility or motivation. The song also talks about the struggles of being an underground artist, with The Grouch mentioning being underpaid and Eligh speaking about the need to differentiate oneself from the crowd.
Line by Line Meaning
What would you do if we put it all together
Asking listeners what they would do if Living Legends produced a collective album
In the form of living legends
An album featuring Living Legends musicians
On an album all together?
Wondering if listeners would buy or listen to their collective album
Would you buy it? Would you try it?
Asking listeners if they would purchase or listen to their collective album
Would you raise your hands high?
Asking listeners if they would be enthusiastic about them performing their collective album live
Would you recommend performance for something that's so enormous?
Asking listeners if they would recommend their performance of the collective album, which is of significant magnitude
Why fight it? It's right about now, we taking over this
Asserting their growth in the music industry and asking listeners not to oppose it
Why fight it? It's right about now, we showing who we is
Trying to persuade listeners to be accepting of their music by showcasing their unique identity
The best of our abilities
Emphasizing their best work
A showcase of energy
Highlighting the evoking nature of their music
Tucked into your memories for centuries and centuries
Their music will remain memorable for future generations to come
Only a buck forty five and I talk a lot of shit
Murs is worth a small amount but boasts confidently in his music
Oh you still don't think I'm tight
Murs questions those who are still unsure of his musical talent
Ask your girl she got my shit
Suggesting that Murs' music is popular among women
Got these fools confused like, "Man what is this?"
Murs' music is not easily categorized and can be confusing to some listeners
I seen him at the open mic with a backpack
Murs has performed in small venues with a backpack as a symbol of his humble beginnings
The next day he's on the block in some creased up khakis
Murs' music is relatable and appeals to a diverse range of listeners
Supreme versatility
Murs can adapt his music to different genres
One verse to your dome
Murs' lyrics can make a significant impact on listeners
Watch it burst unwillingly
Listeners cannot help but be moved by Murs' lyrics
My crew be killing these crowds on the regular
Living Legends perform well in front of large audiences, consistently
My CDs ringing up loud at the register
Murs' music is selling well and is popular among the masses
Considered to be well endowed
Living Legends are considered to have a lot of talent
If you measured the Strength of my click by the Length of my dick
PSC illustrates that talent is not about physical attributes
Well I'm the good rhythmic, outstanding, underrated
The Grouch is a talented musician but is not well known
Been gypped too many times to believe in what you said
The Grouch has been taken advantage of too many times to believe everyone who compliments his music
The man on the mountain, staff made of lightning, smoking
Eligh is a talented musician who can electrify crowds
Many rock microphones across the globe
But not quite like this
Eligh is a unique musician whose music cannot be replicated
In the nightlife many catch a case, catch a cold or catch a disease
Eligh chooses to avoid partying to focus on his music and avoid getting sick
But I'm married to the microphone
So I'm immune to weak MCs
Eligh is committed to his music and does not let weak musicians affect him
He's the man on the mountain,
Staff made of lightning, smoking,
Eligh is a talented musician who is recognized as a legend in his craft
P to the S to the see
PSC's introduction of himself with his shortened name.
With 16 bar verses and very little curses
And an aptitude for chorus that makes me quite important
PSC describes his versatility in creating music.
But first I gotta please me and I've mastered that believe me
PSC is confident in his abilities and trusts his music instincts
At your service
PSC is willing to do whatever it takes to produce music for his fans
Catch a cold or catch a disease
But I'm married to the microphone
Eligh chooses to avoid distractions and focuses solely on his music
No need to be a busta, just ta gain respect so
Get ya best flow outa ya back pack
I don't fuck with MCs comin' with wack raps!!!
Aesop advises aspiring musicians practice until they have the best music before presenting it to others.
I'm running with the will to win
As well as the discipline
Sprinting in this competition
Scarub is dedicated to his craft and works hard to succeed in the music industry
I'm racing time, competitors
As well as myself
Jogging with a stealth pace
Definitely one to place in this race
Scarub composes his music at a consistent pace and ensures it's of good quality
Catching up to men
Maneuver around them
Then drowned them in the dust
To win is a must
Scarub is determined to be successful against other musicians and persevere to prove his worth.
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Sponsored by Heavenbound
My name is Scarub
I got a question for ya
Scarub is recognized by both Living Legends and the heavens above for his music and asks his listeners a question.
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