Planet Asia also known as King Medallions (real name Jason Green) is an und… Read Full Bio ↴Planet Asia also known as King Medallions (real name Jason Green) is an underground rapper from Fresno, California who is a member of The Nation of Gods & Earths, and performs in hiphop groups the Cali Agents, and Skhool Yard. He is also well known for his vast discography of mixtapes. During the 1990's, Planet Asia moved from Fresno, California to San Francisco, California and started rapping religiously. From 1997-2001, Planet Asia had been releasing various popular 12 inch singles. These singles such as "Definition of ILL" and "Place of Birth" were released by various labels such as Stones Throw and ABB Records. He reached full acclaim in 2001 when The Source gave him the First Round Draft Pick and Independent Album of the Year awards for How the West Was One. How The West Was One was recorded with fellow rapper Rasco under the group name Cali Agents and landed him a deal with Interscope Records.

Since Interscope Records had many other popular artists like Eminem and 50 Cent, Planet Asia did not get much promotion. The Fresno rapper stayed with Interscope until 2003 and did not release one album. He did however get nominated for a Grammy Award in 2002 for the song "W" by Mystic. In October, 2007 Asia performed at the OC Tavern after Aliso Black an acclaimed member from the X-tort Clan opened for him. He also made many collaboration tracks with famous artists such as Linkin Park, Bun B, Talib Kweli and Ghostface Killah.

In 2003, Avatar Records signed Planet Asia to an exclusive world-wide recording contract and in 2004 released Planet Asia's debut album, The Grand Opening, to positive feedback. It earned him another Independent Album of the Year award from The Source. Avatar also released 12" vinyl records including "Summertime In The City" b/w "G's & Soldiers" featuring Kurupt, "Its All Big" b/w "Right or Wrong", and "Real Niggaz" featuring Ghostface. His record "G's & Soldiers" featuring Kurupt was prominently featured in John Travolta's 2005 film "Be Cool" released by MGM. After leaving Avatar, Planet Asia started his own record label, Gold Chain Music, with Walt Liquor.

His latest album, The Medicine, was released on October 3, 2006 on ABB Records. The entire album was produced by Evidence of Dilated Peoples, with co-production credits from The Alchemist, Nucleus & Bravo.

Handlin Business
Planet Asia Lyrics

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(Planet Asia)

(Chorus) 2x
I be handlin my business when it comes to the wax
Steady conjurin the concepts for the conscience in tracks
I'm on a worldwide mission for my shit to get heard
Destinies I manifest cuz my protection is words

(Planet Asia)
Yeah ha ha, the Secret Agent, Planet Asia
Melodically as I come into this like
Universal greetings
To all the lost pharoahs locked behind bars
And tons of pressure charged for hustlin
I face life scarred
As the world turns, I let the incense burn
Which ables me to invent chapters till I capture a nerve
The way of life, for the black man, woman, and child is math
Due to knowledge that the brain weighs out to seven-and-a-half ounces
Divine actions I carry out wit persistance
A father ain't a father till he furthers your existence
Infinite, I elevate boys to build and destroy
Infinite, I elevate girls from fools to precious jewels
My Asiatic secrets, the deepest kept
The architecht of pages intellect of the great ?imotec? amazes
Hip hop scholars solve equations like calculus
Whether MC's bring light from the supreme alphabet, it's massive
You ain't a king unless you governin your own aspect
Measures is drastic, pleasure niggas is plastic
Patternizing, you bitin what you writin got my analyzing
You vandalizing like taggin over my pieces
It seems your style is no different from what the beast is
In alien form I storm thesis, telekinesis
Telepathically know where the streets is
Without a flaw from out the jaws of the sound boy
Layin down the laws of virtue
Full circle from the vocal to the mental
Hip hop essentials, niggas is givin out the wrong info

Chorus 2x

(Planet Asia)
You can't deal wit that, Planet Asia
Planet Asia, word
Handlin Business, Secret Agent back again right

Nuttin but classical, cuts I create
For international crowds compact personas wit the spoken token
Of the language broken into fragments unseen
Release energies in the records so the mental can feed
Off what I read off, or in between the lines I drop a seed off
'Bout time you figure me, I'm like a tree for you breathe off
Fantastically, my raps is drastically drawn
Strictly for, the audacity of writin platinum songs
Compassionate, the humble conquerer, that's known for torture shit
I live the laboratory wit the gift to gab, it's fortunate
A dysfunction to be the founder of the gesture I chose
To be best of what I wish for cuz my essence was torn
Into the lessons I toured, to make my expressions more stable
Now I'm fresher than ever wit the preception that's fatal
The royal highness wit the final approach
To the throne of life
>From birth I took the sword out of the stone
Sight of Asian Knights are within me
I'm way beyond trendy
Ideas never appear cuz my tolerance is unfriendly
Wit the uncivilzed listeners, caught in a trance
Of the glamor rappin MC's
Wit these degrees advance
I politic stats wit knowledge of the facts of the art
Snatchin hip hop from the light and bringin it back to dark
Wit smarts I blueprint, so I can give a fuck about your two cent
Of speach, because to me you're just a student to teach
So just support heart, cuz inspiration causes me to work hard
In the School of Hard Knocks, MC's be runnin from report cards
Lingering fear, everytime my single appear
Crews run and hide cuz I provide a tingle in the air
Here's a masterpiece sketched out, my brainwaves stretched out across land
My vocal cords will bring the music's best out
I write my lyrics like I'm stressed out
Westbound sound, Fresno Cal, test the style and get X-ed out

Chorus 2x

(Planet Asia)
Yeah yeah, like like uh
S-Y-P, School Yard wit the Planet A, Planet Asia
Planet on the track, Potto Block weed in this
Trend Setters, what's up?

What....Fresno, yeah
A Fresno yeah, a Fresno, 93706

Overall Meaning

In “Handlin Business,” Planet Asia announces himself as the Secret Agent, coming in to save and uplift the lost pharaohs who are locked behind bars and facing pressure for hustling. He uses incense to conjure concepts for his conscience in tracks and elevates boys to build and destroy while girls are precious jewels. Asia emphasizes the importance of knowledge and has a deep understanding of the weight of the brain. He elevates the art of MCing, stating that hip-hop scholars solve equations like calculus and bring light from the supreme alphabet. He also criticizes those who patternize and plagiarize his style, and uses his gift of gab to snatch hip-hop from the light and bring it back to the dark.

The song is a masterful showcase of Asia’s limitless lyrical skills, his knowledge of hip-hop’s history and culture, and his passion for uplifting the underprivileged. He raps with precision and confidence, taking the listener along on a journey through his mind and his experiences. The track’s boom-bap production by Evidence (of Dilated Peoples) provides a perfect backdrop for Asia’s words and enhances the song's timeless feel. Overall, “Handlin Business” is an exceptional message of hope and empowerment that showcases Planet Asia’s incomparable talent.

Line by Line Meaning

I be handlin my business when it comes to the wax
Planet Asia handles his music career with diligence and professionalism.

Steady conjurin the concepts for the conscience in tracks
He works hard to create music with a positive message and intellectual depth.

I'm on a worldwide mission for my shit to get heard
Planet Asia wants to share his music with audiences around the world.

Destinies I manifest cuz my protection is words
He believes in the power of his lyrics to shape his destiny and protect him from harm.

The way of life, for the black man, woman, and child is math
He believes knowledge and intelligence are important for the advancement of black people.

Infinite, I elevate boys to build and destroy
Planet Asia believes in empowering young men to build and create, but also destroy and tear down negative influences.

Infinite, I elevate girls from fools to precious jewels
He also believes in empowering young women and helping them realize their value and worth.

You ain't a king unless you governin your own aspect
To be a true king or leader, one needs to have self-control and mastery over one's own life.

Measures is drastic, pleasure niggas is plastic
He takes serious actions and has high standards, while others are content with superficial pleasures.

It seems your style is no different from what the beast is
Many rappers lack originality and creativity, and simply follow the status quo like animals.

In alien form I storm thesis, telekinesis
His rap style is unique and almost otherworldly, with powerful mental abilities like telekinesis.

Wit the uncivilzed listeners, caught in a trance
Many listeners are uncultured and easily swayed by shallow music and trends.

Of the glamor rappin MC's
Planet Asia criticizes MCs who prioritize style and popularity over substance and meaningful lyrics.

I write my lyrics like I'm stressed out
He puts intense effort and emotion into his lyrics, crafting them with care.

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