Born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, Pep Love relocated with his family to Oakland, California as a teenager. In Oakland, he partnered with fellow rapper Jaybiz to create the group, The Prose. The Prose was later incorporated into the underground hip hop collective, the Hieroglyphics, in 1995.
Pep Love made his recording debut on Casual's 1993 release, Fear Itself.[1]
The Prose released their debut album, The Shamen, in 1993. The album featured appearances from Hiero members, Del tha Funkee Homosapien and Casual.
Pep Love released his solo debut album, Ascension in 2001 and Ascension Side C in 2003, through the Hieroglpyphics' self-owned, independent label, Hieroglyphics Imperium Recordings. He also contributed significantly to both of the Hieroglyphics' studio albums, 3rd Eye Vision in 1998, and Full Circle in 2003.
Ascension
Pep Love Lyrics
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Here we here we go
This place
Let's go
Yeah the passing on
Experience amassing
The last thing known
My raps are forecasting
The rapture that shall capture
Vast things of fascination
Exasperation of an entire nation
Causes inflammation
We master masons
Paper chasin, brick layin
And playin the game
That we was placed in
From the beginning
To the end ya know
Living is learning
So how could you pretend to know
What you don't
Cause you won't
Benefit from it
I'm infinite
And that's only an increment
Of my elevation
To a higher plane
I contain information
And spread it the same
Apotheosis occurs
When I drop these
Doses of words
Over musical notes
With an impulsive urge
On the verge of a breakthrough
Symbols of sound vibrate the ground
Like earthquakes do
Energy surges
Death to my enemies
Service of justice
Poetical purges of tyrants
I rinse the world of the virus
Like this
Living my life with vibrance
And radiance
On the way to the next apex
Is platinum plaques
And packed stadiums
Ascension
Chorus (2x):
I'm on another plane
Runnin a game
We all one and the same
Come with me
I'll show you what you won't believe
And you can be what you want to be
Ascension
Bigger things, other places
Dimensions, ascension
Where do we go from here?
Ahh yeah
I'll take you there
With this one, listen
Attention, attention
This is ascension
And it would be
Even if I didn't mention it
War, peace, love and hate
The very nature of it all
In a fallen state
It's unclear at best
And if I told you it'd probably
Go in one ear
And out the next but don't fear
We questin to answer questions
Advance to the next progression
Or learning another lesson
Believe it or not
I'm walking on air
And ahh yeah
It feels good
Even if not understood
It's all to the greater purpose
I get subterranean
And rise to the surface
Evolving and revolving
Around the sun
We are men, women and children
Buildin, never yieldin
We livin in killin fields
And are weapon wieldin
Until the void is filled in
Steppin over corpses
Through this metamorphosis
That life offers
A twist of fortune is
The very reason
Every season
Changes and the angels
Sing to the strangers
We trailblazin
Hell raisin
Amazing tales
Of spirit, energy
Physical integration
Me and my niggaz are vigorous
In the days when we headed
To the place where time and space end
Ascension
Chorus (2x)
Pep Love's song Ascension is all about self-improvement and spiritual growth. The song highlights how Pep Love is constantly evolving to a higher plane of existence and growing as an artist. He speaks about learning from experiences and using that knowledge to elevate himself further. He metaphorically uses paper chasin' and brick layin' to describe the conventional societal norms that he challenges through his music. Pep Love's lyrics focus on over all improvement as a person, rather than just achieving success in the music industry. He speaks about spreading information and wisdom through his music and using it as a tool to spread growth, justice, and positivity. The chorus "I'm on another plane, Runnin a game, We all one and the same, Come with me, I'll show you what you won't believe, And you can be what you want to be" is a call to action for the listener to embrace change and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we here we go
Let's get started on this journey.
This place
The world we inhabit.
Yeah the passing on
Sharing of knowledge.
Experience amassing
Collecting of lived experiences.
The last thing known
The end of human comprehension.
Of the everlasting tongue
The ultimate understanding of existence.
My raps are forecasting
My lyrics are predicting.
The rapture that shall capture
The event that will take hold of humanity.
Vast things of fascination
Intriguing and enormous concepts.
Exasperation of an entire nation
The collective frustration of people.
Causes inflammation
The burning desire for change.
We master masons
We are skilled craftsmen.
Paper chasin, brick layin
Striving for wealth and building society.
And playin the game
Participating in the system created by society.
That we was placed in
That was imposed upon us.
From the beginning
Since the start of our existence on this plane.
To the end ya know
Until our time is up.
Living is learning
Our existence is dependent on acquiring knowledge.
So how could you pretend to know
There is always more to learn and understand.
What you don't
Things that are beyond our understanding.
Cause you won't
It's impossible to know everything.
Benefit from it
There is no practical use in knowing everything.
I'm infinite
I am boundless.
And that's only an increment
My true nature is beyond comprehension.
Of my elevation
My progress towards a higher state of existence.
To a higher plane
An advanced state of existence.
I contain information
I possess understanding and knowledge.
And spread it the same
I share it with others.
Apotheosis occurs
Transformation into a divine being takes place.
When I drop these
When I share these words.
Doses of words
Verbal prescriptions for inspiration.
Over musical notes
Accompanied by rhythmic beats.
With an impulsive urge
Motivated by a compelling drive.
On the verge of a breakthrough
On the brink of a significant discovery.
Symbols of sound vibrate the ground
The power of music to move and inspire.
Like earthquakes do
Causing a shift in perspective and understanding.
Energy surges
A powerful release of energy occurs.
Death to my enemies
The destruction of my opponents.
Service of justice
Working towards a fair and equitable society.
Poetical purges of tyrants
Overthrowing unjust rulers with the power of words.
I rinse the world of the virus
Eliminating the negative aspects of society.
Like this
Just like that.
Living my life with vibrance
Embracing life with energy and enthusiasm.
And radiance
With brightness and brilliance.
On the way to the next apex
Continuing my journey to the next peak.
Is platinum plaques
Achieving recognition and success.
And packed stadiums
Performing for large audiences.
I'm on another plane
Operating on a different level of existence.
Runnin a game
Leading the way and controlling the narrative.
We all one and the same
We are all connected and similar in nature.
Come with me
Join me on this journey.
I'll show you what you won't believe
Sharing enlightening and groundbreaking concepts.
And you can be what you want to be
Encouraging personal growth and the pursuit of aspirations.
Bigger things, other places
Expanding our understanding and exploring new territories.
Dimensions, ascension
The expansion of our understanding and elevation towards a higher state of existence.
Where do we go from here?
Questioning our next move.
Ahh yeah
An expression of excitement.
Attention, attention
Drawing focus to a particular concept.
This is ascension
This is the process of elevating to a higher state of existence.
And it would be
Regardless of whether it is acknowledged as such.
Even if I didn't mention it
It would still be happening regardless of my acknowledgement.
War, peace, love and hate
The opposing forces at play in the world.
The very nature of it all
The foundation of our existence.
In a fallen state
In a world that is not as it should be.
It's unclear at best
Our understanding is limited at most.
And if I told you it'd probably
Even if I explained it, you might not understand.
Go in one ear
Be heard but not fully comprehended.
And out the next but don't fear
Don't let your lack of understanding discourage you.
We questin to answer questions
We are searching for answers.
Advance to the next progression
Moving forward in our journey of growth and development.
Or learning another lesson
Gaining insight and knowledge from our experiences.
Believe it or not
Regardless of your acceptance, it is still true.
I'm walking on air
I am full of joy and elation.
And ahh yeah
An expression of enthusiasm.
It feels good
It is a positive experience.
Even if not understood
Even if it is beyond comprehension.
It's all to the greater purpose
It is all part of a larger plan.
I get subterranean
I dig deep into my thoughts and feelings.
And rise to the surface
Emerging with newfound understanding and insight.
Evolving and revolving
Continuously developing and adapting.
Around the sun
In the cycle of life.
We are men, women and children
People of all ages and genders.
Buildin, never yieldin
Creating and persevering through adversity.
We livin in killin fields
We inhabit a world of violence and conflict.
And are weapon wieldin
Protecting ourselves and our loved ones.
Until the void is filled in
Until we find inner peace.
Steppin over corpses
Navigating the challenges and obstacles of life.
Through this metamorphosis
In the process of transformation.
That life offers
The opportunities and challenges we encounter.
A twist of fortune is
Luck can change our path in life.
The very reason
The ultimate explanation.
Every season
In each phase of life.
Changes and the angels
Even the divine beings acknowledge the inevitability of change.
Sing to the strangers
Celebrate the new and unknown.
We trailblazin
We are creating new paths forward.
Hell raisin
Challenging the status quo.
Amazing tales
Stories of our experiences.
Of spirit, energy
Of our inner selves and vitality.
Physical integration
The melding of our physical and metaphysical selves.
Me and my niggaz are vigorous
I and my peers are strong and energetic.
In the days when we headed
In the past when we were moving forward.
To the place where time and space end
To a location beyond our current comprehension.
Chorus (2x):
Repeating the inspirational message of ascension.
Ascension
The journey towards a higher state of existence.
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GUNproductioN
apotheosis
əˌpɒθɪˈəʊsɪs/
noun
noun: apotheosis; plural noun: apotheoses
1. the highest point in the development of something; a culmination or climax.
"his appearance as Hamlet was the apotheosis of his career"
synonyms: culmination, climax, crowning moment, peak, pinnacle, summit, zenith, apex, acme, apogee, high point, highest point, height, high water mark
"his appearance as Hamlet was the apotheosis of his career"antonyms:nadir
2. the elevation of someone to divine status.
"death spared Pompey the task of having to account for the apotheosis of Caesar"
Peace and Wealth Seeker
The amount of detail and meaning he packs into such a tight flow will remain untouched
Ryan
same as guru
King Sizzle!
My favorite album of all time any genre.
CyMBoLiK ViBrAnCy
King Sizzle! This and Tempo of the damn by exodus r my 2 favorite... this album and pep are slept on
Keano Hihm
"real" hip hop is about raw emotion bleeding out of every pour on a mic, this is a prime example of lyrical perfection, dope shit, flawless
John Mcdonald 123
If i feel stressed.,out of sync,not with it..This song brings things back into perspective.
MajorMelon
these lyrics are beast!!
illedelphian23
So under rated//
Pep love is not to sleep on
Coco Crispy
No I don't think so, he's just spiritual and wise. "We master masons Paper chasin, brick layin And playin the game That we was placed in" He used the mason metaphor in the sense of laying bricks and building life one brick at a time.
J Aeschylus
he's vocab is extremely good and he knows what he's rapping about thats what true rap is!! claps*