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.
Stop Time
MC Chris Lyrics
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My name is Chris and I do not exist
It's just some shit that a kid did just for kicks
An effort of the last ditch
To stop the steel from slitting the wrist
Thick in the midst of life being a bitch of just being Chris
That's when the little fucker just started flipping the script
Cleaning his kicks, clearing his throat, betting the chips
No checks, no chicks, no switches to flip
Like Edward Scissorhands with mad salivia glands
MC Chris spits like a kid when he is really is a man
And he really is a fan of the Skywalker clan
And any other band claiming that they're weaker than
Started out a solo mission, quickly became round up
Of any underdog, any unlovable pound pup
Any mother fuck who's a thug, thanks to bad luck
Any punk that's drunk 'cause he ain't found love
Oh I Drop rhymes
Cop kind, Stop time
x2
By verse two I wasn't even on the map
Till all that jazz let all the cats see where I was at
They downloaded all my raps, saw that shit was fat
Like Fat Albert on the can after eatin' fifty hams
Mad kids were clapping hands, with their windows down
Fucking up their town with the MC sound
Consider this MC effortless, never felt profound
Now it's, fuck a pronoun, third person from here on out
That's what people do with clout when they wanna get their pimp on
They show up uninvited and then double dip their chip on
I'll instill a little pride in the shy guy with the clip on
Back by the punch bowl and the bumping sound system
He's dancing all by himself
He wants to dance with someone else
I guess it helps if you speak a little elf
Chant the tiniest Hermione spell it'll make the mightiest melt
Watch him crumble into puddles cause he's just a geek
You supply the leet speak, we'll supply the beat
It's a brand new dating service to an the endless sea of nerdage
Check the verbage then please look beneath the surface
Oh I Drop rhymes
Cop kind, Stop time
x2
My voice is just like me, really fucking high
It's sad you wanna battle I hope you just up chuck and die
I'm not here to look fly, by dissin' on some guy
I'm here to hit on ladies with my motherfuckin' rhymes
These are troubled times and we need to squash the hate
Just like David Silver before this next commercial break
So before you log on just to motherfuckin flame
You have to understand you missed the point and you are lame
Do you think this is just a game? this ain't no RPG
MC Chris is just a brand, homes, that shit's hardly me
Trying to hustle for that dollar so I get something to eat
Pay my bills, buy some games, and perhaps a little weed
Is that too much to ask? do I seem too defensive?
Pensive over lessons that my fans are double guessin?
You guessed it and how does an MC stay impressive?
To all the naysayers, knuckleheads, and rubberneckers
By mic checkin' I reckon, reflect a moment or second
On the most bad ass tag team you seen since Tekken
Representin' like I'm Fenton, all ass I kick
MC Chris will let you in, if you don't start no shit
Oh I Drop rhymes
Cop kind, Stop time
x2
The song "Stop Time" by MC Chris is about the persona he has created as an imaginary character. In the song, he reintroduces himself as Chris and clarifies that he doesn't exist, and he was created by a kid just for kicks. The imaginary Chris was an effort of the last ditch to prevent the steel from slitting the wrist, which means he was created out of a desire to cope with diffulties in life. The persona was developed when life was tough, and Chris didn't know how to deal with it, so the "little fucker," as he describes himself, started flipping the script. He cleaned his kicks, cleared his throat, betted the chips, and started rapping. He believed that there are "a bunch of kids like him with no rims, No checks, no chicks, no switches to flip," who could relate to him.
In the second verse, MC Chris talks about how he started making music and how he wasn't even on the map until people started downloading his music. People saw that his music was good, and they started clapping their hands and listening to it on their radios. The persona MC Chris became round up with any underdog, any unlovable pound pup, any motherfucker who's a thug, thanks to bad luck, any punk that's drunk 'cause he ain't found love. The song is about self-discovery and how people can create alternate personalitites to cope with the difficulties that arise in daily life. The chorus repeats the phrases "I drop rhymes, cop kind, stop time," which means that his music is a reflection of himself and his way to deal with things in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Please allow me to reintroduce myself
MC Chris is introducing himself again.
My name is Chris and I do not exist
MC Chris is a pseudonym.
It's just some shit that a kid did just for kicks
MC Chris is a child's creation.
An effort of the last ditch
MC Chris is an attempt at the end.
To stop the steel from slitting the wrist
MC Chris exists to prevent suicide.
Thick in the midst of life being a bitch of just being Chris
MC Chris is struggling with life.
That's when the little fucker just started flipping the script
MC Chris changed the rules and did something unexpected.
Cleaning his kicks, clearing his throat, betting the chips
MC Chris is cleaning his shoes, preparing to speak, and taking a risk.
That there's a bunch of kids like him with no rims
MC Chris knows there are other kids like him with nothing.
No checks, no chicks, no switches to flip
MC Chris lacks money, girls, and opportunities.
Like Edward Scissorhands with mad salivia glands
MC Chris is like a monster with excessive saliva.
MC Chris spits like a kid when he is really is a man
MC Chris raps like a child, but is an adult.
And he really is a fan of the Skywalker clan
MC Chris loves Star Wars.
And any other band claiming that they're weaker than
MC Chris likes bands that claim to be inferior.
Started out a solo mission, quickly became round up
MC Chris began on his own, but joined others.
Of any underdog, any unlovable pound pup
MC Chris is willing to accept anyone.
Any mother fuck who's a thug, thanks to bad luck
MC Chris doesn't judge people by their circumstances.
Any punk that's drunk 'cause he ain't found love
MC Chris empathizes with people who are lonely.
By verse two I wasn't even on the map
MC Chris was not well known at first.
Till all that jazz let all the cats see where I was at
MC Chris gained attention and popularity.
They downloaded all my raps, saw that shit was fat
MC Chris's music was popular and appreciated.
Like Fat Albert on the can after eatin' fifty hams
MC Chris compares himself to a cartoon character who has overeaten.
Mad kids were clapping hands, with their windows down
MC Chris's music was enjoyed by many kids.
Fucking up their town with the MC sound
MC Chris's music was loud and disruptive.
Consider this MC effortless, never felt profound
MC Chris's music is easy to create, but not deep or meaningful.
Now it's, fuck a pronoun, third person from here on out
MC Chris is switching to talking about himself in the third person.
That's what people do with clout when they wanna get their pimp on
Successful people change their behavior to gain more success.
They show up uninvited and then double dip their chip on
Successful people take advantage of opportunities.
I'll instill a little pride in the shy guy with the clip on
MC Chris will give confidence to the nerdy guy with glasses.
Back by the punch bowl and the bumping sound system
The shy guy is hiding by the snack table and the loud music.
He's dancing all by himself
The shy guy is dancing alone.
He wants to dance with someone else
The shy guy wants a partner to dance with.
I guess it helps if you speak a little elf
Being interested in fantasy or sci-fi might make the shy guy more attractive.
Chant the tiniest Hermione spell it'll make the mightiest melt
Even small actions can have big results.
Watch him crumble into puddles cause he's just a geek
The shy guy is overwhelmed and embarrassed by his interests.
You supply the leet speak, we'll supply the beat
MC Chris will provide the music, the listener should provide their own language.
It's a brand new dating service to an the endless sea of nerdage
MC Chris is promoting a service to connect nerds with each other.
Check the verbage then please look beneath the surface
Pay attention to the lyrics and their meaning.
My voice is just like me, really fucking high
MC Chris has a high-pitched voice.
It's sad you wanna battle I hope you just up chuck and die
MC Chris doesn't want to fight or argue.
I'm not here to look fly, by dissin' on some guy
MC Chris isn't trying to look cool by insulting someone.
I'm here to hit on ladies with my motherfuckin' rhymes
MC Chris wants to impress women with his music.
These are troubled times and we need to squash the hate
There is too much hatred and conflict in the world.
Just like David Silver before this next commercial break
MC Chris refers to a character from the TV show Beverly Hills, 90210.
So before you log on just to motherfuckin flame
Before you insult someone online.
You have to understand you missed the point and you are lame
You don't understand the message and are uncool.
Do you think this is just a game? this ain't no RPG
This is not just for fun, it's not a role-playing game.
MC Chris is just a brand, homes, that shit's hardly me
MC Chris is a marketing tool, not a real person.
Trying to hustle for that dollar so I get something to eat
MC Chris needs to make money to survive.
Pay my bills, buy some games, and perhaps a little weed
MC Chris wants to spend his money on necessities and leisure.
Is that too much to ask? do I seem too defensive?
MC Chris wonders if he's asking for too much, or if he's being overly defensive.
Pensive over lessons that my fans are double guessin?
MC Chris is worried that his fans won't like his music.
You guessed it and how does an MC stay impressive?
MC Chris wonders how to continue being successful.
To all the naysayers, knuckleheads, and rubberneckers
MC Chris is talking to all the detractors and negative people.
By mic checkin' I reckon, reflect a moment or second
MC Chris reflects and thinks before performing.
On the most bad ass tag team you seen since Tekken
MC Chris is part of a great duo or group.
Representin' like I'm Fenton, all ass I kick
MC Chris is like a fictional character who defeats enemies.
MC Chris will let you in, if you don't start no shit
MC Chris will accept anyone who is not aggressive or rude.
Oh I Drop rhymes
MC Chris creates rap lyrics.
Cop kind, Stop time
MC Chris wants to stop time and create something that will last forever.
Contributed by Hannah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Christopher Carnes
I slept on mc chris for a long ass time. For the past half year I've been catching up with his albums. Dozens of 5 star tracks. Most underrated artist around.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
carter smith
yep
Bobelmang
Sir Not enough stars... let me help you
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Bionic Eel Press
Yeah, this song is fantastic. Honest, pure, clever and awesome. Thank you for doing what you do, keep doing it
Phillip Littell
My all time favorite mc song. Sad I'll never see it live. Seen him 9 times and he's never played it. Guessing he won't this tour either. It's alright, cause pretty much all his music is a banger and he's amazing live. He's on tour now!!! Go see him!!! Could be your last chance!!!
Savannah Waggoner
I swear I've seen it live. I've been to several of his shows but it's been through the course of many years.
DO GE
Nothing would make me happier than to spend Thanksgiving with this guys
Express Mullet
One of mc's straight bangers thats really underrated.
Mattastic Mattattack
Timeless recording.
Drew M
Thanks for uploading a "plain" version of this, many props.