Active during his pre-debut days as an underground rapper ( Runch Randa ). With his 13 years old Nam-joon were already a prodigy in rap, impressing even older underground rappers. He made a collab with the famous rapper Zico where can be found on SoundCloud.
He released his first solo mixtape in 2015, titled RM. Is a work where Nam-joon talks about his mental health, his passion, his deep thoughts about the world around him and also about love. Until today this mixtape is considered one of the best works inside the Korean Hip-Hop scene.
In 2018 he came with a new mixtape called "mono.". A simple work with a few collaborations where Nam-joon tried lofi Hip-Hop and ballad. Different than his previous work but with the same deep thoughts and metaphors that make RM a unique artist. Also 'mono.' is available on Spotify and iTunes and in it's first day of release the mixtape reached high positions on stream plataforms giving RM a profile with verification and more acknowledged as rapper, producer and songwriter.
A lot of prestigious artists, from South Korea and EUA got interest in RM and invited him for collaborations. Famous american rappers like Wale and Lil Nas X, even the rock group Fall Out Boy and famous Korean artists like Drunken Tiger and Gaeko.
In 2017 was released the track "Change", a collab between Wale and Rap Monster (RM), witch is a track that talks about violence, school system, bullying and cyber bullying, how people are controlled by the government and their wish that the world is gonna change.
In 2019 Lil Nas X called RM for one of the remixes of his hit "Old Town Road". And this collab gave Nam-joon a chance to perform along with Lil Nas X for the first time on 2019 edition of Grammy's stage.
God Rap
Rap Monster Lyrics
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I tell it to the sky mu-fucker no lie
Amen (Sucker)
I tell it to myself mu-fucker no lie
Amen (Bitch)
I tell it to the sky mu-fucker no lie
Amen (Sucker)
Thank God that I can live
Thank God that I can breathe
Thank God that I can spit
Thank God that I can dream
i areumdapgodo chuakhan sesangeur borsu isseo
nugunga jugeoganeun ttaedo koreur gorsu isseo
nabakke molla, geurae neur gippeugeona seulpeugeona
nuguro dasi taeeonago sipnya hamyeon nan nareur golla
I can tell ya naega jeungmyeonghaji mothandamyeon
i han momi dwijin hue mudeomeda chimeur baeteo
Fuck you this is my own god rappin'
nan die legend mos dwaedo dwae cuz I'm my legend
buren geurimjaga eoptdaneun sasireul neoneun ani
geureom buri doer geonji bici doer geonji. geuge naui question
nan bulbici doeri ddo najen eodumi
hwanhar ttae jamsi gamgo namdeur jar ddae da si nun ddeuni
gotongeur neukkindan geotjochado I thank you
manyag siniran ge itdamyeon I tell you
Yo, this is god rap
jonggyo ttawi eopseo nan naui sineun naigie
eotteon siryeoni odeunji nan du soneur moeuji
geurigo dasi naege malhae Amen
(Sucker)
Yo, this is god rap
jonggyo ttawi eopseo nan naui sineun naigie
eotteon siryeoni odeunji nan du soneur moeuji
geurigo dasi naege malhae Amen
(Sucker)
Yo, this is god rap
jonggyo ttawi eopseo nan naui sineun naigie
eotteon siryeoni odeunji nan du soneur moeuji
geurigo dasi naege malhae Amen
(Sucker)
han ttaen nado geujeo neo gateun raeb jimangsaeng
amuna swipge heoltteutgo swipge chuanghaetji saibicheoreom
geureon sigeuro nae hyeonsireur wirohago sipeotgetji
nan gyeou amachueo raeppeoyeosseur ppunini
nan dareu damyeo, nae chwihyangeun ssaguryeoga aniramyeo
geoui modureur geobuhaetji. geuge meosin jur aratgeodeun
yena jigeumina mideumeur wonhaneun geon maehangaji
geu ttaen nuni meoreotjiman ijen naneun nareur bwatji
nar guwonhaneun geotdo, nar mireo neohneun jeokdo
kkamadeukhan jeolbyeokdo da jeonbu da naya
eori seogeun jungsaenga neodo sini doer su isseo
gogae ttokbaro deulgo jieobwa bucheonimui miso
yesunimui georeum, allasinui gido
mariaui sarangkkaji modu neoui ane isseo
igeon mujogeonjeog guwongwa mujogeonjeogin sinbong
naneun naui sin, naui sesang. nae modeun symbol
Yo, this is god rap
jonggyo ttawi eopseo nan naui sineun naigie
eotteon siryeoni odeunji nan du soneur moeuji
geurigo dasi naege malhae AMEN
(Sucker)
Yo, this is god rap
jonggyo ttawi eopseo nan naui sineun naigie
eotteon siryeoni odeunji nan du soneur moeuji
geurigo dasi naege malhae AMEN
(Sucker)
Yo, this is god rap
jonggyo ttawi eopseo nan naui sineun naigie
eotteon siryeoni odeunji nan du soneur moeuji
geurigo dasi naege malhae AMEN
(Sucker)
This song is a tribute to the power of the self and the higher power that people believe in. The repeated use of "amen" acknowledges that there is a force at work, and that the singer recognizes it. However, the song also emphasizes the role of the self in achieving one's goals and living life to the fullest. The lyrics are full of references to the struggles and challenges that the singer has faced in his journey, but also of the joys and hopes that he experiences. By acknowledging the help that he receives from a higher power, the singer is able to find the strength and courage to pursue his dreams and ambitions.
The use of the term "god rap" is significant because it sets the song apart from other rap songs that are often focused on violence, drugs, and sex. The lyrics of this song are uplifting and positive, encouraging the listener to believe in themselves and in something greater than themselves. The song is a testament to the power of faith and the resilience of the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
Amen
Expressing gratitude to God for all the blessings in life
I tell it to the sky mu-fucker no lie
Acknowledging the greatness of life and expressing it boldly
Thank God that I can live
Thanking God for the gift of life
Thank God that I can breathe
Expressing gratitude for the ability to breathe and be alive
Thank God that I can spit
Thanking God for the ability to rap and get his message across
Thank God that I can dream
Expressing gratitude for the power of imagination and the ability to dream
I areumdapgodo chuakhan sesangeur borsu isseo
Living in a world that's beautiful yet cruel
Nugunga jugeoganeun ttaedo koreur gorsu isseo
Surviving even when facing adversity
Nabakke molla, geurae neur gippeugeona seulpeugeona
Feeling happiness and sadness without any reason
Nuguro dasi taeeonago sipnya hamyeon nan nareur golla
Longing to be with someone and willing to go back in time for it
I can tell ya naega jeungmyeonghaji mothandamyeon
Fulfilling his destiny and purpose in life
I han momi dwijin hue mudeomeda chimeur baeteo
Putting all his heart and soul into his music
Fuck you this is my own god rappin'
Asserting his own identity as a rapper and not being dictated by others
Nan die legend mos dwaedo dwae cuz I'm my legend
Becoming his own legend and not needing validation from anyone else
Buren geurimjaga eoptdaneun sasireul neoneun ani
Knowing that he's not alone in his struggles even though it may seem so
Geureom buri doer geonji bici doer geonji. geuge naui question
Wondering about the meaning of everything, including his own purpose in life
Nan bulbici doeri ddo najen eodumi
Experiencing darkness even when he shines bright
Hwanhar ttae jamsi gamgo namdeur jar ddae da si nun ddeuni
Taking a break from the limelight and enjoying the moment of rest
Gotongeur neukkindan geotjochado I thank you
Being grateful for even the little things in life and expressing gratitude to God
Manyag siniran ge itdamyeon I tell you
Sharing his own wisdom and perspective gained from life experiences
Han ttaen nado geujeo neo gateun raeb jimangsaeng
Feeling that he's like a miracle just like anyone else
Amuna swipge heoltteutgo swipge chuanghaetji saibicheoreom
Struggling and hustling just like everyone else
Geureon sigeuro nae hyeonsireur wirohago sipeotgetji
Wishing that he could soar higher and achieve more in life
Nan gyeou amachueo raeppeoyeosseur ppunini
Having faced difficulties and struggles as an artist to be heard
Nan dareu damyeo, nae chwihyangeun ssaguryeoga aniramyeo
Finding solace in music and expressing his emotions through it
Geoui modureur geobuhaetji. geuge meosin jur aratgeodeun
Not letting external factors dictate his art and staying true to himself
Yena jigeumina mideumeur wonhaneun geon maehangaji
Focusing on achieving his dreams and making them a reality right now
Geu ttaen nuni meoreotjiman ijen naneun nareur bwatji
Overcoming challenges and emerging stronger than before
Nar guwonhaneun geotdo, nar mireo neohneun jeokdo
Being the master of his own fate and striving to improve himself
Kkamadeukhan jeolbyeokdo da jeonbu da naya
Having achieved much success despite the odds against him
Eori seogeun jungsaenga neodo sini doer su isseo
Feeling like he can make a difference in the world and impact people's lives
Gogae ttokbaro deulgo jieobwa bucheonimui miso
Feeling blessed and humbled by God's grace and blessings
Yesunimui georeum, allasinui gido
Trusting in God's plan and the journey he has mapped out for him
Mariaui sarangkkaji modu neoui ane isseo
Believing that all love in the world, including that of Mary's, is within him
Igeon mujogeonjeog guwongwa mujogeonjeogin sinbong
Acknowledging the paradoxes and complexities of life
Naneun naui sin, naui sesang. Nae modeun symbol
Being the embodiment of his own values and beliefs, and finding his own sense of purpose
Contributed by Connor S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@wez1541
we should really respect others' beliefs and i respect rap mon for this song. he is an atheist as far as i know because he said it in duet festival. but i think this song not only about him being an atheist. while this song does express his beliefs what more there is to it is that i have understood is that he's talking about many other things
1. "if you asked me if you could be born again as someone, i would choose myself" being your own person and loving yourself
2 ." whatever ordeals come i'l take them with my own two hands" facing our problems and dealing with them with our own hardwork instead of only crying infront others or god (then again i mean no disrespect to anybody's religion. my own involves praying. no harm meant)
3. "i rejected almost everything, i thought that was cool" if we say we are different from others and just reject and ridicule every thing just to be cool. that does not make us in anyway cool or different from others its just plain ignorance and arrogance.
4. "foolish humanity, you too can become gods. hold your head straight and try" he's calling himself god not just because he is atheiest and therefore doesnt beleieve in god. but because the word "god" gives us the impression of 'power' and 'control' he wants to tell that he controls his own life. not anyone else. he will make his own life. and he tells his isteners to become gods too not because he wants to endorse his beliefs on us but he wants to convey the message that we can make our own lives by our own efforts. instead of just walking on a given path we should make our way
i dont even know why i wrote this hella big comment or even if anybody's going to read it. XD but i guess i just wanted to express my views and some points that we may be missing. because this is an awsome song and has so much depth to it
@kushi-184
For those who still can't understand, I'll try to explain
Namjoon, from what I know, is atheist, so he doesn't believe in God
Still, he respects every religion and every concept and is thankful if there is a God that he can breath and be alive
He thanks for being alive, for learning, for breathing, even if it hurts
"If there is a God, thank you"
I think with this song, Namjoon wanted to tell us that we change the world, we have the power on our own two hands and that we can be a God for someone everyday by helping and being kind
It's a song with a deep message that sends us a simple message: you can be the gift from divinity to someone everyday by helping
Namjoon believes in the power of humans and probably likes to think that with every choice of being good with others you can make the future better
With "I don't have any religion because I'm my own God" he means that he thinks he needs to work for himself and not wait from other ways
In the same time, it's an advice "everyone easily slanders and easily praises like a hyphocrite" ----> how you expect to happen something good (to you) if you do nothing or pray to God for something too easily, before even trying to get that
I like to analyze and I like the complexity of that song
I can find parts of myself here and be more confident with that song
I'm raised in a Christian family and I'm atheist
Maybe it's stupid for some people, but looking at what happened on my life, I can't think of other power than the power of humans as "divinity"
@167randomgirl1
this reminds me of when jin said to convert to the seokjin religion where you'll become prettier
@aemen741
167randomgirl1 THIS COMMENT IS GOLD
@namjoonieoppa5676
Damn I would more than love that, shyet
@fiqsonmingi210
BLESS YOU
@jordangrey3128
+167randomgirl1 Did he really say it? When?
@167randomgirl1
Jordan Grey it was at a fan meet i think
@mikoyazy
this is where we learn that he's a free thinker.
@nainadhaliwal9625
I don't know why he didn't mention the ultimate religion
The SEOKJIN religion, convert now and become prettier!!!
@dearsuga2641
Naina Dhaliwal already converted still ugly tho
@ganadarabamasaha2013
+melda celik same here😔