He has appeared on many of Williams Street Studios' shows on Adult Swim, most notably Aqua Teen Hunger Force (as the crude and often misguided MC Pee Pants) and Sealab 2021 (in some bit parts, consistently recurring as the also crude and often misguided Hesh), and a part in The Brak Show. He also wrote for Sealab 2021 and The Brak Show, and later lent a track to the online music game Flash Flash Revolution.
Chris has released ten albums, the first of which is downloadable for free on his website. The albums are:
[2001] Life's A Bitch and I'm her Pimp
[2003] Knowing is Half the Hassle
[2004] Eating's Not Cheating (Re-Released in 2005 with additional tracks)
[2006] Dungeon Master of Ceremonies
[2008] mc chris Is Dead
[2009] Part Six Part One/Two/Three
[2011] Marshmellow Playground
[2011] Race Wars
[2014] Foreverrr
[2016] mc chris is dreaming
He completed several successful tours across the U.S. In October of 2004, he announced his resignation from Cartoon Network to the public on his blog to focus on his recording career (roughly halfway through the entry), but has said that he is willing to return to William Street when needed. He has since toured throughout the continental United States in an effort to expose all of America to the growing genre of nerdcore rap. mc chris encourages fans to mix his songs and play their own role in the growth of what is a relatively new genre.
In January of 2006, mc chris was a nominee for Spin Magazine's "Band of the Year" contest at Spin.com. But after gaining an over 20% margin in his first round battle with Demander, the voting was suspiciously shut down "for maintenance" and when it came back online Demander had been declared the winner. Demander has since denounced the results.
Help Wanted
MC Chris Lyrics
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Help wanted, have the necessary skills?
If a house is barely haunted, do you think it's really real
Fill out an application, just be patient, you know the drill
As a veteran, I was settling into a life of self-pity
Living with my mother in my favorite city
She started getting on my case about wasting my life
"Get a job", she demanded, so I picked up a paper
Saw an ad that wasn't bad; at least I wasn't a waiter
I was trained in computers, I was fit and athletic
I was tired of being a loser and feeling pathetic
So I went and interviewed; I was a dude without options
The more questions she asked, the more my mind flashed caution
Do you believe in UFOs? Yeah, I've had my fair share
Clairvoyance, ESP, do you believe in what isn't there?
Atlantis and the Lochness, I was honestly scared
But I was desperate and upset with just chilling in chairs
So I said, "The pay is steady, then I'm willing and able"
She said, "You're hired." I was wired, I was suddenly stable
Help wanted, do you want to pay the bills?
Help wanted, have the necessary skills?
If a house is barely haunted, do you think it's really real
Fill out an application, just be patient, you know the drill
I met the dudes in my crew, they were slimy and stinky
Took me down in the basement, showed me a really big twinkie
I started thinking the back of the bible was entirely right
I started seeing crazy shit that'll turn you white
The dead rising from the graves, this is totally the end of days
At least I was getting paid, in spite of my mental state
Better than telling fortunes in Coney Island with a cape
Better than birthday parties where I wasn't offered any cake
No occupations perfect, I'm determined and devoted
Found a God in a painting and a spectral locomotive
Sometimes the slime I find is the kind I can not handle
But I'm about to settle, love jesus his style is smile in sandals
God is watching over me; protecting me from dangers
Sometimes it's up to me to bust a beast with lightning lasers
I have tools, I have talent, it's a challenge when you're chosen
But I was born to bust a ghost, and all those choads who oppose us
Help wanted, do you want to pay the bills?
Help wanted, have the necessary skills?
If a house is barely haunted, do you think it's really real
Fill out an application, just be patient, you know the drill
In MC Chris's Help Wanted, the singer tells the story of how he became a ghostbuster. The song begins with the listener being asked if they want to pay bills and if they have the necessary skills. The singer, a veteran, was living with his mother and feeling sorry for himself when she advised him to get a job. He saw an ad in the paper and went for the interview; however, as the interviewer asked more questions, he grew increasingly alarmed at the ghostbusting company's real purpose. Still, he accepted the position because he needed the job.
The singer is thrown into a crew of slimy and stinky dudes who take him to the basement and show him a big Twinkie. The back of the Bible starts to feel entirely right when he starts seeing things that could turn anyone white: dead people rising from graves, giving the distinct impression that it's the end of days. However, he acknowledges that he's getting paid, which is better than telling fortunes in Coney Island with a cape or at birthday parties where he isn't offered any cake.
The chorus repeatedly asks if the listener wants to pay bills and has the necessary skills. This driving beat and catchy melody are classic examples of MC Chris's brand of nerdcore. The song uses familiar pop culture and media tropes from sci-fi and horror movies to create humor and appeal to a younger audience. Through lyrics like "better than telling fortunes in Coney Island with a cape" and "God is watching over me; protecting me from dangers", the song is absurdist and satirical. MC Chris is known for creating unconventional narratives from his alternative perspective, and "Help Wanted" is a perfect example of that.
Line by Line Meaning
Help wanted, do you want to pay the bills?
The song is about the struggles of finding and accepting a job to make ends meet and pay bills.
Help wanted, have the necessary skills?
The line emphasizes on the requirement of skills to get hired in today's competitive job market.
If a house is barely haunted, do you think it's really real?
Here, MC Chris questions the authenticity of haunted houses and if they are really haunted enough to be referred to as haunted houses.
Fill out an application, just be patient, you know the drill
The line highlights the routine process of applying for jobs, which involves filling out applications and waiting for responses.
As a veteran, I was settling into a life of self-pity
MC Chris discusses his life as a veteran, struggling with post-service depression and self-pity.
Living with my mother in my favorite city
He talks about staying with his mother, probably to cope with his depression or to save money.
I missed the action of the Air Force and the feeling of flight
As an Air Force veteran, MC Chris reminisces about his past life and misses the thrill of flying.
"Get a job", she demanded, so I picked up a paper
His mother urges him to find a job and he starts applying, resulting in his first job.
I was trained in computers, I was fit and athletic
He highlights his skills and qualifications to show that he is a worthy candidate for any job.
The more questions she asked, the more my mind flashed caution
He starts doubting his decision to accept the job as the interview process and nature of the job seem suspicious.
Clairvoyance, ESP, do you believe in what isn't there?
The interviewer asks him if he believes in paranormal abilities, which hints towards the nature of the job.
But I was desperate and upset with just chilling in chairs
Despite his doubts, he accepts the job as he is tired of being unemployed and unproductive.
I met the dudes in my crew, they were slimy and stinky
MC Chris's colleagues are portrayed as shady and questionable characters.
Took me down in the basement, showed me a really big twinkie
The absurd description of a large twinkie conveys the weird environment MC Chris works in.
I started thinking the back of the bible was entirely right
The job's paranormal nature triggers unusual thoughts about religion and the supernatural in MC Chris's mind.
The dead rising from the graves, this is totally the end of days
He describes the events he experiences on the job as apocalyptic.
Better than telling fortunes in Coney Island with a cape
MC Chris compares his current job to a previous job he held, where he would tell fortunes at Coney Island wearing a cape; highlighting how his current job, despite being strange, is still better.
God is watching over me; protecting me from dangers
MC Chris reflects on his newfound religious beliefs due to his experiences on the job.
Sometimes it's up to me to bust a beast with lightning lasers
The line illustrates the absurdity of MC Chris's job and the challenges he faces while performing it.
I have tools, I have talent, it's a challenge when you're chosen
Despite the challenges MC Chris faces on the job, he feels confident in his abilities and takes pride in his work.
But I was born to bust a ghost, and all those choads who oppose us
MC Chris is committed to his job and determined to succeed despite opposition from others.
Contributed by Claire R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@starless1444
I love how upbeat this song is. It really makes you feel better.
@JDPlaysMoth
He’s got the tools, he’s got the talent.
@kikiblair5132
One of his best songs.
@jasonscrimager6729
Catchy tune mc big fan shame so little views.
@fallensaviour
Best song about Winston I've ever heard
@hubertsanchez9477
Going through the same thing Mc