1.) Robert Diaz … Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists with the name Pumpkinhead:
1.) Robert Diaz (September 17, 1975 – June 9, 2015), better known as Pumpkinhead, was a rap artist who hails from Brooklyn, New York. He has released several albums to critical acclaim, is widely regarded among the underground scene as a great rhyme writer and freestyler, yet has thus far been unable to achieve mainstream success. He first became famous in 1998 with the release of the 12" single "Dynamic," which featured a backwards beat and Pumpkinhead's trademark nasty punchlines delivered in a deep bass vocal tone. The single charted in College Music Journal but as would become symptomatic of his entire career the larger mainstream audience failed to pick up on it. A remix which reversed the reverse beat and featured a plethora of rap contemporaries soon followed, and Pumpkinhead continued to release underground singles. In 2003 Pumpkinhead tried to capitalize with the "Beautiful Mind" EP, again receiving praise for his work but little mainstream exposure. 2006 may finally be Pumpkinhead's breakthrough year as his new album Orange Moon Over Brooklyn has received the widest exposure and distribution of any album to date, with a rerelease scheduled for October 3, 2006.
2.) Pumpkinhead was also a hard rock/metal band from New Zealand. Rhythm section: JASON PETERS and VAUGHAN WATSON; Singer: BRENT MILLIGAN; Guitarist: AARON HOGG. Pumpkinhead released the album Sloth on Wildside Records in 1995. They played a reunion gig at the Southern Amp festival in their hometown of Christchurch in 2007.
3.) Pumpkinhead was Thom Moore (main songwriter, vocal, guitar), Kathy Moore (vocals & autoharp), Sandi Epping (vocals, mandolin & fiddle), and Rick Epping (Harmonica, Jew's Harp, Tin Whistle & Concertina). Together they produced music that was a mix of traditional Irish, pop and folk. Thom would later work with Midnight Well.
Anything
Pumpkinhead Lyrics
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Niggaz nowadays, I just think they ungrateful
Ynahmsayin? They comin in outta the game
They give up, ynahmsayin?
They don't really struggle and hustle and do what they gotta do (true)
I remember back in the days, ynahmsayin?
Remember like, you couldn't afford like Fruity Pebbles
We had Kabooms (Kabooms, yea)
You know you couldn't afford Captain Crunch
You had King Vitamines, ynahmsayin?
It came in the bag, ynahmean?
Kids nowadays don't understand, ynahmsayin?
You gotta do what you gotta do to get on and struggle
And survive in this game, ynahmean?
That's real though
(Verse One)
I got knowledge condensed in the space of my brain
Words, definitions, and cultures from Africa to Spain
You know my name, so I won't repeat it
Just know that I could do any type of job, when the work is needed
That's why I stopped gettin weeded
I stopped cigarettes too, cold turkey
Because I ain't need it
All you need is will power, strength, and faith, believe it
Anything you set your mind to do, you can achieve it
All that negative no-can-do attitude, delete it
Pray to whoever you pray to: Allah, Jah, or Jesus
I dropped outta high school but in my mind I'm a genius
So I made it further than dudes with a GED did
Then I reached in the deepness of creases
Read books and Shakesperian masterpieces
Burned textbooks given out by my teachers
That's why history to me is feces, I exorcise those demons
Those who are fictitious and fececious
Don't get it twisted, this ain't my album, it's a thesis
Written with heart and soul, better than decent
Blood, sweat, and tears just to hear the cheers from the bleachers
(Chorus)
You gotta grind, you gotta struggle, you gotta hustle to get
... In this world you need, plus hard work and pain
If you afraid to bleed to achieve
... From fame and love, from name to shine
You gotta move fast, can't waisting time, I did
... To create a new flow, let's get it and go
And if you fuck up only Heaven'll know
... 'Cause anything goes
(Verse Two)
I rocked one pair of sneakers per school year, now listen
If they got scuffed I covered it up with Riffin
My Mom sewed the holes in the kitchen
My clothes got sewed so much it looked like my clothes got stitches
So I went to school tryin not to look bummy
And I swore one day, when I got my hands on some money
I'd take the twelve inch cuffs outta my jeans so I wouldn't look funny
But Mommy got a good job and now I'm fillin my tummy
I bless her for the support so we wouldn't stay hungry
Put name brands on the back, now we look like new money
So fresh, so clean, so now all the girls gonna want me
And fifth racists grade girls wanna dry hump me
We takin week long trips, drivin cross-country
In a new family whip, the neighbourhood loved me
Watching a portable TV in the back, I feel lucky
Laughing at Frank, smack Lamont and call him "big dummy"
And this, all because of my Moms, big up
My Dad was around but when he passed she didn't give up
She worked hard to keep her chin up and dress her kids up
We did...
(Chorus)
You gotta grind, you gotta struggle, you gotta hustle to get
... In this world you need, plus hard work and pain
If you afraid to bleed to achieve
... From fame and love, from name to shine
You gotta move fast, can't waisting time, I did
... To create a new flow, let's get it and go
And if you fuck up only Heaven'll know
... 'Cause anything goes
(Verse Three)
My songs are scripted from visions of the past
I've lived different lives, I'm one of the last
Poets, my motive is to show kids
My flow is the closest to what a G.O.A.T. is
The most gifted of all time to ever hold a mic and explode it
Rebuild it to a golden rod, I get respect from the older gods
To represent this culture hard and promote it
What's the odds of me makin it to the hills? I alone
And being the only owner of like four hundred cars
I'm tryin to make numbers like Avon
But I remain underground, me and my squad
I wanna be on the cover of Fortune 500 burnin some Kron
I wanna own first company to employ all of the ghetto
For good paying jobs, so I pray to God for help, wisdom, and a million for my moms
So when the mic is in my palm I spit it like I was strapped to a bomb
Get it right, don't get it twisted
I'm grown now, so the rich and lavish life: I'm tryin to live it
Without the same attitude of some of you midgets
I want my son to know his dad had a humbler image
(Chorus)
You gotta grind, you gotta struggle, you gotta hustle to get
... In this world you need, plus hard work and pain
If you afraid to bleed to achieve
... From fame and love, from name to shine
You gotta move fast, can't waisting time, I did
... To create a new flow, let's get it and go
And if you fuck up only Heaven'll know
... 'Cause anything goes
(Outro: "Napoleon Dynamite" Parody Skit - Chip, Bonaparte)
(C) I'm the greatest tech seed there could ever be
(C) The guy that you'll never see
(C) Sort of like the ghost in the wind
(C) I can't control what flows from within
(C) My lyrics spew from my heart
(C) And I tear wack emcees apart
(B) Hey Chip! Get off the flippin computer!
(C) What do you want Bonaparte? I'm busy
(B) What are you so busy with?
(C) I'm in the middle of my chatroom meeting
(B) Well hurry up! I wanna pre-order the new Pumpkinhead album
(C) I didn't know he had a new one
(B) It's called "Orange Moon Over Brooklyn"
(C) Well that's pretty cool
(C) Did you hear "Cool Music, Volume One"?
(B) Heck yes I did! It's flippin sweet!
(C) Well Laquita and I were only feeling the guest appearances
(C) I was pretty T.O.'d 'cause I could've spent my ten bucks on Half A Dollar's album
(B) Gross! You have like the worst taste ever!
(C) Bonaparte, like anyone could ever know that
(B) Well this is an official album
(B) He signed to SoulSpazm records
(C) Well, I guess you could say he's getting pretty serious
(B) Freaking idiot! I should beat you with my nunchucks
(C) I wish you wouldn't talk to me like that
(C) We both know I'm training to be a cage fighter
(B) I wish you would get outta my life and shut up!
(C) You're just mad 'cause Pumpkinhead isn't better than Half A Dollar
(C) He's a millionaire
(B) I could make that much money in five seconds!
(C) Yea right Bonaparte! This guy's muscular, I heard Pumpkinhead was fat
(B) He's not fat, he's just strong like a liger
(C) Well Pamela got an autographed copy of his new album
(B) Lucky!
(C) I would buy it if it came with a gold bracelet or something
(B) Marco Polo produced the whole album so he has a buttload of great beats
(C) That's what I'm talking about! Well, here, I'm done with the computer
(C) Peace out!
(B) Freakin idiot! Gosh! (*exhales loudly*)
The song "Anything" by Pumpkinhead is a reflection on the struggles and hard work required to succeed in life, particularly in the context of growing up in poverty. The first verse highlights the importance of willpower, strength, and faith to achieve success, emphasizing the need to eliminate negative attitudes that prevent one from achieving their goals. The second verse delves into the experiences of being poor and the pride that comes with working hard to provide for oneself and one's family. Finally, in the third verse, the song becomes more aspirational, with Pumpkinhead expressing his desire to become a millionaire and use his platform to create job opportunities for people from low-income backgrounds. The chorus ties these themes together, emphasizing the need to grind, struggle, and hustle to succeed in life.
The song was first released in 2005 on Pumpkinhead's album "Orange Moon Over Brooklyn," which was widely praised as a classic of underground hip hop. The album was produced by MC Kasm and featured guest appearances from Immortal Technique, Jean Grae, and Talib Kweli, among others. "Anything" was one of the most popular songs on the album and has since become a fan favorite.
Line by Line Meaning
Niggaz nowadays, I just think they ungrateful
People today don't appreciate what they have.
They comin in outta the game
People give up too easily.
They give up, ynahmsayin?
People succumb to defeat too easily.
They don't really struggle and hustle and do what they gotta do (true)
People don't put in the effort or work hard enough.
I remember back in the days, ynahmsayin?
I have memories of a time when things were different.
Remember like, you couldn't afford like Fruity Pebbles
I remember a time when we could not afford luxuries.
It came in the bag, ynahmean?
It was not packaged like it is today.
Kids nowadays don't understand, ynahmsayin?
Children today don't understand the value of hard work.
That's real though
This is true.
I got knowledge condensed in the space of my brain
I have a lot of knowledge stored in my mind.
All you need is will power, strength, and faith, believe it
The key to success is determination, strength, and faith.
Anything you set your mind to do, you can achieve it
If you are motivated, you can accomplish anything.
Those who are fictitious and fececious
People who spread falsehoods and lies.
This ain't my album, it's a thesis
This is not just an album, it's my personal views and beliefs.
Blood, sweat, and tears just to hear the cheers from the bleachers
I worked hard to earn recognition and applause from my audience.
You gotta grind, you gotta struggle, you gotta hustle to get
You have to work hard and put in effort to achieve your goals.
... In this world you need, plus hard work and pain
To succeed, you need not only things, but also hard work and sacrifice.
If you afraid to bleed to achieve
If you are afraid to work hard and sacrifice to succeed.
... From fame and love, from name to shine
You can achieve recognition and success.
You gotta move fast, can't waisting time, I did
You have to move quickly and not waste any time, like I did.
... To create a new flow, let's get it and go
I want to create something new and unique and move on with it.
And if you fuck up only Heaven'll know
If you make a mistake, only God will know.
I wanna own first company to employ all of the ghetto
My goal is to create a company that employs people from underprivileged areas.
So when the mic is in my palm I spit it like I was strapped to a bomb
I perform with enthusiasm and energy, as if I were on fire.
Contributed by Katherine F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Matthew T Laryea
RIP Pumpkinhead, One of my fav tracks!
QCProductions
Rest In Power!
Legends never die!
Coach Annette Brent
I will be listening to all your music. Rise in Power. You did good.
Stefan Stefan
I am from Romania, I heard about pumpkinhead 10 years ago, and that's when i started to listen to his songs, this one and ''here'' are my favorites, but it kind of blows my mind how a upcoming mc has such a far reach with this lyricism, I shall never forget this mc.
Osiris Osiris
Another incredible song! RIP brotha!
SOUR SIXTEEN
Rest in paradise I love this album too bad I never got to meet him, peace to his whole family stay strong in the storm!
002Trance
Rest in Peace PH. So much respect
Osiris Osiris
Ppl sleep on how amazing this dude was
Hiphophead Gamer
Rip Pumpkinhead u will be missed
milldabeast519
i used to listen to pumpkinhead way back ,remembered him the other day tried to find his shit on here. can only find like 10 songs. needs to make some more jams