“Everyone’s trying to be a preacher or a politician— telling you how to live your life,” he says. “I’m not running for Senate. I’m doing this for fun and I don’t watch my mouth.”
Buck wild, obnoxiously honest and consistently inconsistent, Prof’s music is perfect for getting messed up and tangled in trouble. Appealing to the rowdiest crowds in town, Prof’s live shows are never a let down on excitement and any attendee is sure to leave exhausted and reeking of stale beer.
“You can’t just walk back and forth on stage when you’re a rapper. Rapping isn’t enough,” he says about performing. Crowd surfing, jumping and racing around like a mad man, Prof is drenched in various fluids by the end of the show.
“I want it to look like a tornado ran through the place after I’m done with a show.”
Taking pride in his level of honesty, fans of his lyrics will definitely get to know Prof a little more than most would find necessary. Dirty and sometimes even gross, Prof likes to get everyone’s attention and admits he’s a hard-up “attention whore.”
“It’s unbelievable how many times my dick will get grabbed during a show. I used to think I was a superstar, now I’m just glad I haven’t been severely hurt.”
Someday Prof hopes to make it big and hear his music on all the trashy top 100 radio stations.
“I wanna be famous. I want to get money and a big house,” he says with a grin. “I’ve already been doing this for ten years and I’m happy, but come on— I want to be able to buy my mom a Porsche.”
Freestyling by the time he was in eight grade, Prof grew up surrounding himself in hip-hop as much as possible. Today rapping is still his favorite thing to do— hands down.
Prof stands by his assertion that he is the “best MC on the planet” and if you don’t believe him, come to show and challenge him. But take it from his favorite lyric:
“I’m like a limp dick— you don’t fuck with me.”
St. Paul Slim . St. Paul Slim . St. Paul Slim . St. Paul Slim . St. Paul Slim . St. Paul Slim . St. Paul Slim
No chocolates or sugar sweet melodies, St. Paul Slim is a serious dude who could never bring to himself to candy-coat the truth. Harsh, in your face and straight up reality, Slim says it like it is while he raps about the every day situations we all face. Tired of the bullshit heard through mics east to west, Slim is on the market to bring listeners back to reality.
“I grew up in an era where hip-hop wasn’t about bling-bling,” he says. “People had nice watches, they wore gold chains, but nobody talked about it.”
Born in Chicago and raised in St. Paul, Slim entered the world of hip-hop at the prime age of ten. Focusing first on break dancing, he became a fan of the music he danced to— his biggest idol being none other than Big Daddy Kane. In Junior High, Slim performed as a rapper on stage for first time as a nervous 14 year old, and to this day he remembers that moment as the “eye opener” to his future in hip-hop.
After high school Slim enrolled in the military, spending four years in the Marines, never abandoning his desire to write raps in his free time. Out of the service and back in the Twin Cities, Slim put together his first album in collaboration with his brother, Mastermind, in 2002.
During his musical career, St. Paul Slim has been featured in multiple successful projects including, Atmosphere’s “Strictly Leakage”, Muja Messiah’s mixtape and the motion picture soundtrack of “Justice”. He has also performed with MC Lyte, Black Moon and Slick Rick and been a repeat performer at the Twin Cities Hip Hop Celebration.
“I’ve been making noise in the city for a long time,” he says.
A serious man by nature, Slim’s hard past is the fuel behind his career. If he raps about a gun, it’s because he’s carried one. If he raps about gang violence, it’s because he’s seen it.
“Life is serious. It’s not a game and I don’t like to hear people promoting the bullshit,” he says with a stern face. “I’m into anti-bullshit promotion.”
With the words “power” and “true” tattooed on his biceps, Slim is not timid about his moral. In the words of Slim: “Everything’s got a lesson to it.”
An excerpt from the Strong Words project, feat. Felix and Mastermind, 2005
“The rap game…it is what it is, make the best out of it.
Fam handle your biz but pay attention to what you teachin’ the kids.
There’s way more to life than pussy, weed and rims,
chinchilla, tim’s and the mayback binz.
Call me a hater but you a mis-educator.
Turn the city youth into material drones,
that drop out of school party and get stoned.
Whose fuckin’ side are you on and who you makin’ your music for dummy?
The label or the people?
Yeah we all came in the game to make change,
but what separates me from all the lames is I came in the game to make a change.
St. Paul Slim is currently working on his full-length debut, “The Love and Money Movement,” due out soon. Slim is also involved with the Soul Tools’ “Bald Headed Samson” project.
My heart
Prof and St. Paul Slim Lyrics
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Got myself all lost and out of frame
I just want my heart back
Broken or the same, don't throw it away
Tryna fight demons
Got myself all lost and out of frame
Baby I just want my heart back
Broken or the same, don't throw it away
'Cause I been tryna find a way to feel okay
You told me that it's over, You say I'm never sober
But I'm happy that you left 'cause all I needed was some closure
I just, I just want my heart back
Here's my number you can call that
I just want my fucking heart back
Why you yelling please don't start that
Heart back,
Broken or the same, don't throw it away
Tryna fight demons
Got myself all lost and out of frame
Baby I just want my heart back
Broken or the same, don't throw it away
Yeah I just want my heart back
'Cause I been tryna find a way to feel okay
And we both hurt each other
And we both did things that we shouldn't have done
But I actually stayed, I really tried to change
I dropped everything for a taste of your love
But baby I just want my heart back
Broken or the same, don't throw it away
Tryna fight demons
Got myself all lost and out of frame
In "My Heart," Prof and St. Paul Slim explore the aftermath of a turbulent relationship. The song expresses a desire to reclaim one's heart, which has been damaged by the ups and downs of the relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of struggle and despair, as the artists confront their own demons and seek a way to move on. This is reflected in the repeated refrain, "Broken or the same, don't throw it away," which encapsulates the ambivalence of the singer's feelings.
At the heart of the song is a yearning for closure and resolution. The artists acknowledge that both parties in the relationship have hurt each other, but hold out hope for a better future. This is conveyed in lines such as "But I actually stayed, I really tried to change," which suggest a willingness to learn from past mistakes and move forward. Despite the pain and confusion expressed in the song, there is a sense of resilience and determination that shines through.
Overall, "My Heart" is a powerful meditation on the highs and lows of romantic relationships, and the process of healing and moving on. The artists use vivid language and evocative imagery to capture the emotions of heartbreak and the struggle to reclaim one's sense of self.
Line by Line Meaning
I just want my heart back
The singer deeply desires to have their heart restored to them.
Got myself all lost and out of frame
The singer is feeling disoriented, lost and disconnected from themselves.
Broken or the same, don't throw it away
The state of the heart, whether damaged or whole, is of little concern to the singer as long as they can have it back.
Tryna fight demons
The artist is battling internal personal struggles and challenges.
Yeah I just want my heart back
The artist reiterates that they only desire to have their heart restored to them.
'Cause I been tryna find a way to feel okay
The singer is searching for a way to feel alright after feeling lost and disconnected from themselves.
You told me that it's over, You say I'm never sober
The singer has been given the news that the relationship is over and is perceived as always being intoxicated or never mentally present in the relationship.
But I'm happy that you left 'cause all I needed was some closure
The artist is content that the relationship has come to an end and they've been able to find closure.
Here's my number you can call that
The artist provides their contact details to the other party.
I just want my fucking heart back
The artist's desire to have their heart restored is heightened and intense due to the use of the strong expletive.
Why you yelling please don't start that
The singer is attempting to avoid any conflict or arguments with the other party.
And we both hurt each other
Both parties engaged in actions or behaviors that caused harm to one another.
And we both did things that we shouldn't have done
Both parties acted outside of the boundaries of what was acceptable or healthy in the relationship.
But I actually stayed, I really tried to change
The singer made efforts to remain in the relationship and work on bettering themselves.
I dropped everything for a taste of your love
The singer made significant sacrifices in pursuit of love and affection from the other party.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: John Stoker
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00:00 1. Intro
00:20 2.Everybody Down
03:58 3. Horses in the Ghetto
07:38 4. Fire
11:40 5. My Heart Remix
16:02 6. Broadcasting feat. POS
19:44 7. Demons Remix
23:00 8. Test Flight
24:09 9. Rocketman feat. Yelawolf
27:30 10. A Month from Now
33:09 11. Superstyle
36:26 12. Is This Mic On?
40:16 13. Marilyn
44:35 14. Kelly Kapowski feat. Slug and Big Zach
48:17 15. Motor
@gamecompanion9416
COME ONE COME ALL! gather around for these straight fire barz ladies and gentlemen! Keep up the fantastic work!
@darrenbrennan7679
Does anyone find themselves going back through all of Prof's music again since his latest release? Horse is his best yet! And all of his other shit is the best too!
@ricdrizzle
Yes ser, went to his show in Madison last month and it didn't feel the same, still hyped but to much commercial
@ricdrizzle
I asked Slim why they didn't play horses in the ghetto at a House of Rock show in EC.. then my friend sent me a video of them performing it in Madison less then a week later!
@Sadiemashpotaty
Yeah, I can't help it. ❤all of him
@brainswole101
I honestly can't believe how long Prof has been doing this. Or how late I am getting on board. I'm like a year in and can't find anything that isnt just BARZ. I'm hooked dude
@charlieward7606
im like a month in xD
@itis4robin
I felt the same way!
@joshuamcmahon3384
Same bro...
@geckhoe
Same