Having spent the best part of a decade bringing some manners back to popular culture, this dopest of fellows endeavours to entertain and amuse, with his ingenious stylings.
Aiming to dazzle with dignity, Mr.B takes to the stage with his banjolele and stiff upper lip to perform ditties of pipe-smoking, high society, cricket and sexual misadventure, as well as some more well-known pieces from the world of hip-hop, re-worked in chap-hop fashion.
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I Invented Hip Hop
Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer Lyrics
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(Is all about, all about, all about, all about, all about)
A new type of music taking over the UK called Chap Hop
(Chap Hop, Chap Hop, Chap Hop)
Imagine if Hip Hop had been created during the Victorian era
It's a bit like that but with a lot more cricket
(Cricket, cricket, cricket)
Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer is a Chap
He err er invented Chap Hop
(Chap Hop, Chap Hop, Chap Hop)
Mr.B John Shuttlewood crossed with Stew Griffin
Influenced by Dizzee Rascal and John Cooper Clarke
(Clarke, Clarke, Clarke)
There′s a very hardcore group of Chap Hop fans
(Fans, fans, fans)
So err what has the reaction been from
The traditional Hip Hop community?
(Community, community, community)
The editor from Vice magazine shared and asked is
There anything happening in Hip Hop right now?
(Right now, right now, right now)
Come on this is the future of music gang, Chap Hop
(Chap Hop, Chap Hop, Chap Hop)
Now Surrey isnt out in space
It's where I'm from and it′s err
Really rather nice
(Rather nice, rather nice, rather nice)
Mr.B is truly a man apart
This is Chap Hop
When I was born up in the north end of Surrey
I got out of there in something of a hurry
For three wise men were waiting at the door called
Hurc Flash and grand wizard Theodore
Bearing gifts of gold change street sense and murder
Word of the matter spread like a placenta on the bed
So I said onto them cause I could do that right away as it happened
(Lets not get bogged down in that right now)
I said a Hip Hop, Hip Hip, Hippedy ecetera
I mean dont stop
Now get back to the bronks and dont tell all the honks just yet
They′ll top - and take all the bread
Thats what I said to them as I sent them on their way
With a plan in my head they would call be on the day
When the pop stop locks
And the box lot rocked
A supreme theme show from a cut in shameo
Because I invented Hip Hop
I did it in my head
Called Hurc up on the phone and he -
The casual illegality that ties me to reality
I make it up before I go to bed
Because I invented Hip Hop
I did it in my head
Called Hurc up on the phone and he -
The casual illegality that ties me to reality
I make it up before I go to bed
With a cup of coco
The song "I Invented Hip Hop" by Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer is a satirical take on the genre of Hip Hop, as well as the idea of cultural appropriation, and the fusion of two unlikely genres - Hip Hop and Victorian era Chappism. The lyrics describe a new music sub-genre, called Chap Hop, which is portrayed as a humorous play on words. It imagines a scenario where Hip Hop was invented during the Victorian era, with a lot of cricket. The singer says he created this new genre, and goes on to describe his unique style, which he calls 'Hippedy ecetera.' The song ends with him describing his casual illegality, and how it ties him to reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you explain what this Chap Hop thing is all about?
Asking for an explanation of the Chap Hop music genre.
A new type of music taking over the UK called Chap Hop
Describing the emerging genre of Chap Hop music that is becoming popular in the UK.
Imagine if Hip Hop had been created during the Victorian era
Positing the idea of what Hip Hop would be like if it had originated during the Victorian era.
Is it okay that I'm a little bit scared?
Asking if it is alright to have some fear or trepidation about Chap Hop music.
It's a bit like that but with a lot more cricket
Comparing Chap Hop to Hip Hop but with more references to cricket, a sport associated with traditional English pastimes.
Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer is a Chap
Identifying the performer of Chap Hop music as Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer.
He err er invented Chap Hop
Stating that Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer created the Chap Hop genre.
Mr.B John Shuttlewood crossed with Stew Griffin
Drawing a comparison between Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer and the animated characters John Shuttlewood and Stew Griffin for artistic effect.
Influenced by Dizzee Rascal and John Cooper Clarke
Acknowledging the musical and creative influences of Dizzee Rascal and John Cooper Clarke on Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer's Chap Hop music.
There's a very hardcore group of Chap Hop fans
Pointing out the existence of a passionate group of fans of the Chap Hop genre.
So err what has the reaction been from the traditional Hip Hop community?
Asking about the reception of Chap Hop music by the more established Hip Hop community.
The editor from Vice magazine shared and asked is there anything happening in Hip Hop right now?
Reported that the editor of Vice magazine showed an interest in current Hip Hop trends while being introduced to Chap Hop music.
Come on this is the future of music gang, Chap Hop
Expressing a belief that Chap Hop is the future of music and urging others to embrace it.
Now Surrey isn't out in space, It's where I'm from and it's err Really rather nice
Clarifying that Surrey is a location in the UK where the performer is from and noting that it is a pleasant place.
Mr.B is truly a man apart
Praising Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer as a unique and distinctive artist.
With a plan in my head they would call be on the day When the pop stop locks And the box lot rocked A supreme theme show from a cut in shameo
Outlining a plan to create a groundbreaking Hip Hop style that features dynamic and exciting music and lyrics.
Because I invented Hip Hop I did it in my head Called Hurc up on the phone and he - The casual illegality that ties me to reality I make it up before I go to bed
Humorously asserting that the performer invented Hip Hop in his mind, and referring to the creative energy and spontaneity that are integral to the genre.
With a cup of coco
Referencing the relaxing act of drinking cocoa before going to bed to further build on the humorous tone of the song.
Contributed by Evan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.