Pharoahe Monch then signed to Rawkus Records, an indie label. After making several guest appearances on albums like the best-selling Rawkus compilation Soundbombing 2, Monch's much-hyped debut, Internal Affairs was released in 1999. The first single of the album, "Simon Says", was a major hit in 1999; he was later sued for the use of a Godzilla sample for the beat. He also had a 2001 hit with "Got You," though the single ultimately didn't sell well, and he also contributed the track "Fuck You" to the Training Day soundtrack. In 2003, Pharoahe released his final single through Rawkus Records, "Agent Orange", a war-inspired song that revisited the 1991 Organized Konfusion track "Releasing Hypnotical Gases".
Pharoahe's song "Simon Says" was featured in the 2000 cinematic release Charlie's Angels. Viewers will recognize the song and backbeat in the scene where Sam Rockwell is lighting a cigarette in the castle while holding Drew Barrymore hostage. Two of Monch's songs, "Right Here" and "Simon Says" were featured in the movie Boiler Room.
Pharoahe is also affiliated with the rap group The HRSMN. Although not a member of the group (there are only four real members), he is constantly linked to someday join the group when/if they ever expand.
There were rumors his next album, Innervisions, was to be released under Denaun Porter's new Shady Records imprint Runyon Ave., but apparently, the deal fell through; Monch has since announced a deal with Street Records Corporation, home of Wu-Tang Clan, David Banner, and Terror Squad. In June 2007 Monch released his second solo album Desire to critical acclaim. Monch said about the album; "...it's very soulful, very gospel, a fresh, new sound for me." The album's lead single was the self-produced track "Push", with "Let's Go" as its B-Side. The song's music video and single were released in late September 2006. Monch released a second music video entitled "When the Gun Draws" at a Brooklyn music festival in February 2007.
Monch also produced and ghost-wrote the track The Future and ghost-wrote the track Hold Up with Mobb Deep member Havoc on rap mogul Diddy's latest album Press Play. Critics contest that Monch's writing is evident in both the content and the delivery of Diddy's rhymes.
Pharoahe Monch sang the Madden NFL 2002 theme for the game and six years later Desire was featured on the soundtrack of Madden NFL 08.
Pharoahe Monch will release his third solo album W.A.R. (Let My People Go) in 2009. He revealed that the album will be a "throwback to 1993, '94 hip-hop" and will feature production by Black Milk, Mr. Porter, Lee Stone & M-Phazes. A ten-year anniversary re-issue of Internal Affairs will also be released featuring a documentary about the making of the album.
NO MERCY
Pharoahe Monch Lyrics
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They'll bury me with my SP-1200 (For sure!)
Fuck the trinity, inseminate the earth, now take its virginity
In my vicinity, rap is like energy pack
Sending me back behind enemy line to rap too melodic
Melodies, never melodramatic but hypnotic like cellos for fellow fanatics
I fiend for who fuck wits, inappropriate
This rhyme will remain in the minds of my foes forever in infamy
The epitome of lyrical epiphanies
Skilfully-placed poems and carefully planned symphonies
Who would be ignorant enough to have the audacity
To fuck with the likes of I and my tenacity?
This is what you get when you fuck with the likes of
The magnanimous flows of total assholes and ignoramuses
M.O.P. slash Pharoahe Monch cause damages
The advantage is we banish artists, labels and managers
Amateurs found six feet deep in metal canisters, we
Show no mercy
For the love of this shit, here niggas are bloodthirsty
Drop, load
Lock, hammer
Aim, cock
Show no mercy
For the love of this shit, here niggas are bloodthirsty
Drop, load
Lock, hammer
Aim
Lil' Fame bring it live, yo, that's what I strive for
I'ma settle this before you get to call five-o
You wanna see me four-five blow?
Nigga, put the phone down 'fore I dump two times four
What you wanna cry for? You know that my hammer is heavy
And it got kick like taekwondo, now you gwan die slow
I'ma show you how to stretch a motherfucker if you wanna watch Tae Bo
(Yo, we down by law) And when I hold this pound down for
It's for me to put it down (By war), shit is like downhill
I'ma make a nigga smell the corpse from Kings County Morgue to Brownsville (Oh!)
Rep your hood and wave the flag
For almighty Pharoahe, Fizzie Womak, and Danze
(Guns up) Guns down
(From sun up) To sundown
Make you sing 'til ya a-la-la-la-la-la-la-la, dow!
Show no mercy
For the love of this shit, here niggas are bloodthirsty
Drop, load
Lock, hammer
Aim, cock
Show no mercy
For the love of this shit, here niggas are bloodthirsty
Drop, load
Lock, hammer
Aim
I'ma put you cowards in perspective
If you looking for child's play, don't look my way
They have never gave me any credit
So I developed a homicide fetish, deal with it, motherfucker, it's your call
It's only seven ways a nigga usually fall, I'm abusin' 'em all
Now will the real comers please stand? Get up against the wall
(Brr!) Yes, yes, y'all
Make it easy on yourself, Danze don't sleep
When I catch you on a creep, I'll lift the ground right from up under your feet
That's word to 'Lah, be a man and prepare to die
It's the return of the hooded soldier, your man should've told ya
(Be cautious if it's walking sideways)
Intended to blaze (First family) and Pharoahe Monch, studying criminal ways
Show no mercy
For the love of this shit, here niggas are bloodthirsty
Drop, load
Lock, hammer
Aim, drop
Show no mercy
For the love of this shit, here niggas are bloodthirsty
Drop, load
Lock, hammer
Aim, cock
The lyrics of Pharoahe Monch's "No Mercy" are full of aggressive and violent imagery, but they also reveal the artist's dedication to his craft and refusal to be overlooked or dismissed. He proclaims that he will be buried with his SP-1200, his signature tool for creating beats and sounds. He shows contempt for those who underestimate rap's power and potential, declaring that he will inseminate the earth with his music and take its virginity.
Monch describes himself as a warrior in the rap game, constantly battling against enemies who would try to hinder his success. He likens rap to an energy pack that sends him back behind enemy lines, but he never loses his sense of melody or hypnotic power. He calls out those who are ignorant enough to challenge him, warning that his rhymes will remain in their minds as a lasting reminder of their defeat.
The chorus of "No Mercy" encourages ruthless behavior from those who love the rap game, urging them to show no mercy to those who would try to stop them. Overall, the song is a fierce testament to Monch's determination and pride in his craft.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, hear me though
Listen closely to what I have to say.
They'll bury me with my SP-1200 (For sure!)
My love for music is so great that I want to be buried with my musical equipment.
Fuck the trinity, inseminate the earth, now take its virginity
Rejecting the concept of the Holy Trinity, he urges the world to reproduce and experience new things.
In my vicinity, rap is like energy pack
Rap music pumps energy through his veins.
Sending me back behind enemy line to rap too melodic
His rapping style is so smooth that it might be considered a threat by the opposition.
Melodies, never melodramatic but hypnotic like cellos for fellow fanatics
His use of melodies in his music is not excessive, but rather mesmerizing like a cello instrument for dedicated fans.
I fiend for who fuck wits, inappropriate
He craves for people who defy the norms and are outrageous.
Fill 'em with so much lead I'll call Berger and Associates
He'll shoot them with bullets so much that they become heavy like lead and he'll inform the police for their disposal.
This rhyme will remain in the minds of my foes forever in infamy
His lyrics will haunt his enemies for a long time.
The epitome of lyrical epiphanies
His music is the perfect example of a profound realization through lyrics.
Skilfully-placed poems and carefully planned symphonies
He puts a lot of thought and effort in placing his lyrics and composing music.
Who would be ignorant enough to have the audacity
No one in their right mind would dare to challenge him.
To fuck with the likes of I and my tenacity?
Nobody wants to mess with him and his unwavering persistence.
This is what you get when you fuck with the likes of
Challenging him leads to dire consequences.
The magnanimous flows of total assholes and ignoramuses
His music has powerful and impressive lyrics and is not for people who are clueless or foolish.
M.O.P. slash Pharoahe Monch cause damages
Together with M.O.P., he inflicts harm to others.
The advantage is we banish artists, labels and managers
They destroy the careers of other artists, record labels, and management agencies.
Amateurs found six feet deep in metal canisters, we
People who are not skilled enough are buried in metal canisters underground by them.
Show no mercy
They have no mercy for their opponents.
For the love of this shit, here niggas are bloodthirsty
They have an intense passion for rap music and are willing to do anything for it.
Drop, load
Prepare the gun.
Lock, hammer
Cock the gun.
Aim, cock
Get ready to fire the gun.
Lil' Fame bring it live, yo, that's what I strive for
Lil' Fame's live performances inspire him.
I'ma settle this before you get to call five-o
He'll resolve any issues before they escalate and the police get involved.
You wanna see me four-five blow?
You want to witness him shooting with a .45 caliber gun?
Nigga, put the phone down 'fore I dump two times four
Hang up the phone or else he'll shoot you eight times with two guns.
What you wanna cry for?
Why are you crying?
You know that my hammer is heavy
His gun is powerful and dangerous.
And it got kick like taekwondo, now you gwan die slow
The gun has a powerful recoil like taekwondo kicks and will cause a slow death.
I'ma show you how to stretch a motherfucker if you wanna watch Tae Bo
He will demonstrate how to torture someone if they want to watch Tae Bo fitness videos.
(Yo, we down by law) And when I hold this pound down for
They follow the laws of the street and when they wield their gun,
It's for me to put it down (By war), shit is like downhill
He has to use his gun for violent conflicts and it will be an easy victory for him like sliding downhill.
I'ma make a nigga smell the corpse from Kings County Morgue to Brownsville (Oh!)
He will kill someone and the smell of the dead body will reach from the Kings County Morgue to Brownsville area.
Rep your hood and wave the flag
Represent your neighborhood and show your loyalty.
For almighty Pharoahe, Fizzie Womak, and Danze
For the all-powerful Pharoahe Monch, Fizzie Womak, and Danze.
(Guns up) Guns down
Use your gun and then put it down.
(From sun up) To sundown
Use the gun all day, from sunrise to sunset.
Make you sing 'til ya a-la-la-la-la-la-la-la, dow!
He will shoot you until the point where you are screaming in pain.
I'ma put you cowards in perspective
He'll show the cowards who's boss.
If you looking for child's play, don't look my way
If you are looking for an easy target, don't mess with him.
They have never gave me any credit
No one has recognized his talent.
So I developed a homicide fetish, deal with it, motherfucker, it's your call
He has developed a fascination for murder and it is the other person's choice whether to mess with him or not.
It's only seven ways a nigga usually fall, I'm abusin' 'em all
There are only seven ways to die and he'll use all of them to kill a person.
Now will the real comers please stand? Get up against the wall
He confronts his real enemies and tells them to face the wall.
(Brr!) Yes, yes, y'all
The sound of his gunshots confirms that he is in control.
Make it easy on yourself, Danze don't sleep
You'll make it easier for yourself if you leave him alone because Danze is fully alert.
When I catch you on a creep, I'll lift the ground right from up under your feet
When he catches you sneaking around, he'll cause the ground to move from under your feet.
That's word to 'Lah, be a man and prepare to die
His promise to Allah that he will kill his enemies motivates him and he challenges them to face their fate.
It's the return of the hooded soldier, your man should've told ya
He's the return of a mysterious and dangerous figure, and the other person's partner should have warned him about him.
(Be cautious if it's walking sideways)
Be careful if you see someone walking sideways because it might be him.
Intended to blaze (First family) and Pharoahe Monch, studying criminal ways
He and the first family (M.O.P.) and Pharoahe Monch are studying criminal ways and are planning to commit crimes.
Aim, drop
Get ready to aim and drop the target.
Lyrics ยฉ Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gerard Jamal Grinnage, Troy Donald Jamerson, Alan Maman, Eric Murry, Jamal Ginnage, Troy Jamerson
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MrMartena56
"This rhyme, will remain in the minds of my foes forever in infamy, The epitome of lyrical epiphanies skillfully placed poems we carefully plan symphonies. Who would be ignorant enough to have the audacity To fuck wit the likes of I and my tenacity?" THE MOST AMAZING FUCKING LINE IN RAP HISTORY
Matty80822
yeah and just typing it out doesn't do it justice
linus kevin
Amamamamamama tooooow !!!!
Dionysoshaman
Seriously
Michael Breton
Yes sir
Michael Breton
Fuck yeah man. He kills. Always from 90โs Monch and mop fan. Look up more on them. Straight underground dudes killed
Eddie Rivera
pharoahe verse is insane. i remember first time hearing it i had to run it back multiple times. man i miss skipping the first half of school to cop new cds every tuesday and blasting them at lunch. ahh high school, dope hip hop and no skinny jeans. i miss the good old days
Fuzzy Dunlop
Lol this was one of my first cd's, copped it from a classmate, played the shit out of it.
linus kevin
The avantage on this label is....
lowclasscrucifix
Same, except i didn't go back, lol ๐