The group released their debut album, Here Come the Lords on March 9, 1993 with production handled by Marley Marl and K-Def. The album peaked at 66 on the Billboard 200 and featured five charting singles, including the group's signature song, "Chief Rocka".
The group released their second album, Keepers of the Funk the following year on November 1, 1994. Keepers of the Funk peaked at 47 on the Billboard 200 and featured three charting singles, the most successful of which was "Tic Toc". As stated in a 2013 interview, the group had never disbanded.
They reunited for a third album with 1999's Resurrection. Released via Queen Latifah's Jersey Kidz imprint, was so small-scale a release that few realized it had been recorded. The Lords returned again in 2007 for a fourth album entitled House of Lords, but like Resurrection, it failed to reach the Billboard charts.
The Lords are best remembered in connection with the golden age of hip hop. As such, when Nas decided in 2007 to do a remix of his song "Where Are They Now?", which asked of the fates of several long-forgotten golden age rappers, the Lords were among those requested to appear. DoItAll DuprΓ© performed eight bars on the track.
DoItAll appeared briefly in the final scene of the final episode of The Sopranos credited as Du Kelly, as one of a series of potentially ominous figures entering the diner. He also appeared on other TV shows; Law & Order as Two Tone, on Oz the HBO series, and on the Christmas episode of 30 Rock on NBC (2008). He has also been in independent movies such as Somewhere in the City with Bai Ling, Rhyme & Reason, and with Treach of Naughty By Nature. He has also starred in an off Broadway play entitled Diss, Diss, & Diss, Dat.
In 2017, DoItAll revealed he planned on running for Councilman at Large for his hometown of Newark.[1] He started his campaign in 2018, and despite not winning a seat still plans to help the city.[2]
What I'm After
Lords of the Underground Lyrics
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(I'm after the gold then after that the platnium)
Once again it's the real ill microphone enhancer
Smoking mc's till I'm down from blunt enter
The mase is in my hand but I'm not afraid to shoot ya
Nobody can see me high in da future
So you know that no one can ever hurt me
Like herpies
And I really don't give a damn who you are
Mr.Funky man all hail I'm da funkular
Now in 1985 when the funk started to rock
Tryin to do the human beatbox like
(BOOM HAH HAH BOOM BOOM HAH HAH)
All up in da place you can spit in yo face
Then when da beatbox start play
That's when I started rocking mic's
Make you wack mc's want to fight
Because they alwayas try to battle Just to see who is da best
To see who is da best
So you know I have to roll on the quest
For what I'm after
(I'm after the gold then after that the platnium)
Hip hop and props that's what what I'm after
(I'm after the gold then after that the platnium)
Stacks of those plaq's that's what were after
If it's hip hop that makes yo knees knock
Turn us up box
I know you peep da sound it's the lords on the block
It's da list now this is how I live now
Making people get down to my funky sound
Ever since I heard the sound I wanted to be down
Here's my demo tape won't you please pass it down
So I can get paid and have thing's like I said
A car, a yacht, a house with a maid
But wow! slow down the party ain't that easy
Oh my god I think I let that video dicive me
No matter as long as the rhymes are the phatter
I bet yo billboard has me top of da ladder
Publishing like loving, I learded that from my cousin
Write you on tour you'll see thousands like the dozens
And after all dat if yo games phat
All I want to see is da golden platnium plaq
Now it's 1995
And I finally got my foot in da door
Got props I want more
Cause I'm definitely not where I used to be
But I'm no where near where I want to be
I want to be able to go out and buy a golf range
And still walk away with change
Until then there's no time to be wasting
So I gotta keep on chasing
Well, what I'm after that's simple
Come on and peep the mental
This ghetto born kid blowin up on instrumentals
What's the matter oh I know you can't peep my pattern
My style is desined to shed light like a lantern
Click click click now the light's directly on yo ear
If you peep da sound then run go tell a peer
What happined did you get locked by my rappin
You had to cause gold and the plat is what I'm after
The lyrics of Lords of the Underground's song What I'm After are about the group's pursuit of success and wealth in the music industry. The first verse talks about the desire for both gold and platinum records, which are the two highest achievements in music. The next two verses discuss the group's journey towards success, including their early struggles to get noticed, their eventual breakthrough in 1995, and their ongoing pursuit of even greater success.
Throughout the song, the lyrics are full of references to hip hop culture and the language associated with it. There are references to smoking weed, battling other rappers, and various elements of the hip hop lifestyle. Overall, the song conveys a sense of ambition and determination, as the group works hard to achieve their goals and attain the recognition they believe they deserve.
Line by Line Meaning
That's what I'm after tell me what I'm after
I want to know exactly what my goal is
Once again it's the real ill microphone enhancer
I am a skilled rapper and I am here to enhance the microphone
Smoking mc's till I'm down from blunt enter
I defeat my competition with ease
The mase is in my hand but I'm not afraid to shoot ya
I am confident in my abilities and unafraid to express my opinions
Nobody can see me high in da future
I have a bright future ahead and am unstoppable
Because I'm ill (like what)
I am skilled and talented
Like herpies
My skills are contagious and unstoppable
And I really don't give a damn who you are
I am confident and unaffected by others
Mr.Funky man all hail I'm da funkular
I am a master of funk and should be respected
Now in 1985 when the funk started to rock
I am a veteran of the music industry
Tryin to do the human beatbox like (BOOM HAH HAH BOOM BOOM HAH HAH)
I experiment with different music styles and techniques
All up in da place you can spit in yo face
I have a dominant presence and can disrespect others
Then when da beatbox start play
I know when to start performing
That's when I started rocking mic's
I am an experienced rapper with a great stage presence
Make you wack mc's want to fight
I am so skilled that I can intimidate other rappers
Because they alwayas try to battle Just to see who is da best
I am constantly challenged by other rappers
So you know I have to roll on the quest
I must continue to pursue my goals
For what I'm after
I am pursuing success and fame
(I'm after the gold then after that the platnium)
I am pursuing success and fame
Hip hop and props that's what what I'm after
I want to be recognized for my contribution to hip-hop music
Stacks of those plaq's that's what were after
I want to achieve commercial success and earn awards
If it's hip hop that makes yo knees knock
I strive to create impactful and exciting music
Turn us up box
I want my music to be played loudly
I know you peep da sound it's the lords on the block
This is our music and it is popular in our neighborhood
It's da list now this is how I live now
I am successful and living a great life
Making people get down to my funky sound
My music is well-liked and gets people dancing
Ever since I heard the sound I wanted to be down
I have always loved music and wanted to be a part of it
Here's my demo tape won't you please pass it down
I am actively trying to promote my music
So I can get paid and have thing's like I said
I want to be compensated for my music and have material possessions
A car, a yacht, a house with a maid
I want to achieve financial success and live a lavish lifestyle
But wow! slow down the party ain't that easy
I recognize that it is difficult to be successful in the music industry
Oh my god I think I let that video dicive me
I realize that music videos can be misleading and give false impressions of success
No matter as long as the rhymes are the phatter
What is most important is the quality of my music
I bet yo billboard has me top of da ladder
I bet I am achieving great commercial success
Publishing like loving, I learded that from my cousin
I learned how to manage my finances and earn royalties
Write you on tour you'll see thousands like the dozens
I have a large and devoted fan base
And after all dat if yo games phat
After all of my hard work, I hope to achieve success
All I want to see is da golden platnium plaq
I want to earn gold and platinum records as a symbol of my success
Now it's 1995
The song is a reflection of the year 1995
And I finally got my foot in da door
I have finally achieved some level of success
Got props I want more
Although I am successful, I want to achieve even more
Cause I'm definitely not where I used to be
I have come a long way, but I am not yet where I want to be
But I'm no where near where I want to be
I still have a long way to go to achieve my dreams
I want to be able to go out and buy a golf range
I want to have enough money to purchase expensive things
And still walk away with change
I want to be able to spend money without worrying about running out
Until then there's no time to be wasting
I must continue to work hard to achieve my goals
So I gotta keep on chasing
I must continue to pursue my dreams
Well, what I'm after that's simple
My goal is straightforward
Come on and peep the mental
Take a look and understand who I am as an artist
This ghetto born kid blowin up on instrumentals
I come from humble beginnings, but I have achieved great success through my music
What's the matter oh I know you can't peep my pattern
My style is unique and difficult to replicate
My style is desined to shed light like a lantern
My music is meant to enlighten and inspire people
Click click click now the light's directly on yo ear
I am successfully promoting my music and gaining attention
If you peep da sound then run go tell a peer
If you appreciate my music, spread the word
What happined did you get locked by my rappin
Did you become captivated by my rapping?
You had to cause gold and the plat is what I'm after
I want to achieve commercial success and earn awards
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Al-Terik Wardrick, Dupre Kelly, Marlon Williams
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Lyrics
[Intro]
That's what I'm after tell me what I'm after
[Redman] (I'm after the gold then after that the platinum)
That's what I'm after tell me what I'm after
[Redman] (I'm after the gold then after that the platinum)
That's what I'm after tell me what I'm after
[Redman] (I'm after the gold then after that the platinum)
That's what I'm after tell me what I'm after
[Redman] (I'm after the gold then after that the platinum)
That's what I'm after
[Verse 1: Mr. Funky]
Once again it's the real ill microphone enhancer
Smoking MC's till I die from lung cancer
The mace is in my hand but I'm not afraid to shoot ya
Nobody can see me - I am the future
So you know that no one can ever hurt me
Because I'm ill (like what) like herpes
And I really don't give a damn who you are
Mr. Funky man all hail M R Funkular
Now in 1985 is when I first started to rock
Trying to do the human beatbox like
(BOOM HAH HAH BOOM BOOM HAH HAH)
All over the place shooting spit in your face
Then when the beatbox start play, that's when I started rocking
Mics, make you wack MC's wanna fight
Because they always tried to battle me to see who is the
Best, so you know I have to roll on the quest
For what I'm after
[Chorus]
(I'm after the gold then after that the platinum)
Hip hop and props that's what we're after
(I'm after the gold then after that the platinum)
Stacks of those plaques - that's what we're after
(I'm after the gold then after that the platinum)
Hip hop and props that's what we're after
(I'm after the gold then after that the platinum)
Stacks of those plaques - that's what we're after
[Verse 2: DoItAll]
If it's hip hop that makes yo knees knock, turn us up box
I know you peep the sound, it's the Lords on the block
It's the list now this is how I live now, making people
Get down to my funky sound
Ever since I heard the sound I wanted to be down
Here's my demo tape won't you please pass it down?
So I can get paid and have things like I said
A car, a yacht, a house with a maid
But wow! Slow down, the party ain't that easy
Oh my god I think I let that video deceive me
No matter, as long as the rhymes are the phatter
I bet you billboard has me top of the ladder
Publishing like loving, I learned that from my cousin
Write your own tunes and you'll see thousands by the dozens
And after all that, if you gave back
All I want to see is the golden platinum plaque
[Chorus]
(I'm after the gold then after that the platinum)
Hip hop and props that's what what we're after
(I'm after the gold then after that the platinum)
Stacks of those plaques - that's what we're after
(I'm after the gold then after that the platinum)
Hip hop and props that's what what we're after
(I'm after the gold then after that the platinum)
Stacks of those plaques - that's what we're after
[Lord Jazz scratches]
[Verse 3: Mr. Funke]
Now it's 1995 and I finally got my
Foot in the door, got props, I want more
Cause I'm definitely not where I used to be
But I'm nowhere near where I wanna be
I wanna be able to go out and buy a golf
Range and still walk away with change
Until then there's no time to be wasting
So I gotta keep on chasing, chasing
[Verse 4: DoItAll]
Well...
What I'm after - it's simple, come on and peep the mental
This ghetto born kid blowing up on instrumentals
What's the matter, oh I know you can't peep my pattern
My style is designed to shed light like a lantern
So click, click now the light's directly on your ear
If you peep the sound then run and tell a peer
What happened - did you get locked by my rapping?
You had to, cause gold and the plat is what I'm after
[Chorus]
(I'm after the gold then after that the platinum)
Hip hop and props that's what we're after
(I'm after the gold then after that the platinum)
Stacks of those plaques - that's what we're after
(I'm after the gold then after that the platinum)
Hip hop and props that's what we're after
(I'm after the gold then after that the platinum)
Stacks of those plaques - that's what we're after
(I'm after the gold then after that the platinum)
(I'm after the gold then after that the platinum)
(I'm after the gold then after that the platinum)
(I'm after the gold then after that the platinum)
Colonel Sanders
25 yrs later and i'm still waiting for redmans verse
Γnigma Xeno
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DJ Da Deuce
#realtalk #metoo HaHaHaHa...
JOBENSON JEAN BAPTISTE
Bumboclaatt
Sebb Kostawski
Me 2 :D
scribblebeck
real talk. big missed opportunity
old-school customs
What i love about hip hop from these times is that sample from jazz tracks and that neo soul sound π
Abraham Palmer
Exactly sadly they don't sample music from funk/jazz and soul these days strictly trap with generic production most of the time.
lsamoa
Hear hear. Plus the harmonies they make between the samples and the bass. It's so good!
Emily Simek
Yes!!! You don't hear that vintage jazz sampling and drum and bass anymore.