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.
I Believe
Rap Monster Lyrics
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sigani heulleodo i'll be livin' in myself
Believe my faith believe my rap
I believe my damn voice will one day be spread
nae kkum nae jonjae jachereul uisimhan jeogeun isseodo
nae moksori mankeumeun uisimhan jeogi eopseo so real
nae sesangeseon naega siniyathat not a deal
deungsurottajimyeon I'm 1 (il)
jar matchwoju go isseo iseonggwa gamseongui siso?
modu doego sipeohaji seuseuroui rideo
heona seuseuror mideoya haji seuseuroui rideon
an joheun saenggakgwa bigwanjeog haprihwaneun miwon
geuge matneun geos gatgetjiman neoui jinjja maseur jiwo
urin bakkeur boneun deeman neomu iksukhae
nae ane eunhasuga itneunde
naega eodi isseodo mueoseur hadeorado
I believe I believe
naega eodi isseodo naega nareur jikyeojwo
I believe I believe
You know i believe in love, believe in hope
believe in thoughts that i got while i be livin this life
livin this stuff like breathin
nado gakkeum honrani wa naran nomeun mueosinga
ttaeron cham cheonsa gatgido akma gatgido haji man
modeun geoseun yangriphae. positive wa negativity
sesanggwa nar ikkeuneun geon gyeolgug geu du nomui sineoji
jonjaee gwanhan modeun banghwang, gakkeum danghwang
seureour jeongdoro heohan sungandeuljocha ijen sarang seureopji
daeche mueosi matneunji teullin ji hetgallir ttaemyeon
mueosi nar ttosal go sipgehana think about
baroi muzik, passion, jeo bakkui areumdaun gotdeulgwa fashion
eoreunin cheog haneun wiseuki uh mom you kiss me
neodo neor gidae swir su itneun uimireur mandeulgil
modu jugeumeur hyanghae da dareun deus gateungil
eochapi urin jeonbu siganui sonbadag wieseo
(Keep walkin') nan nar itgibodan mitgesseo
naega eodi isseodo mueoseur hadeorado
I believe I believe
naega eodi isseodo naega nareur jikyeojwo
I believe I believe
jagi kkumeun an mideodo nami kkuraneun kkumiramyeon da mideo
chaekgwa TV, inteones gisaeseon gaena sona rideo rideo
meori anin gaseumeur ttaraga a swipge malhaneun ge anigo
eochapi geu jjogi ni simjanggwa deo gakkaunikka
eolgureun garir su isseodo simjangbakdongeun sumgir sueoptji
You can hide your face boy but you can't hide your heartbeat
It's one life to live and one heart to give
Who the fuck ya want to be? got no life to miss
naega eodi isseodo mueoseur hadeorado
I believe I believe
naega eodi isseodo naega nareur jikyeojwo
I believe I believe
naega eodi isseodo mueoseur hadeorado
I believe I believe
naega eodi isseodo naega nareur jikyeojwo
I believe I believe
The song "I Believe" by Rap Monster is a motivational track that encourages listeners to believe in themselves no matter what. The chorus repeats the phrase "I believe" as a mantra, emphasizing the importance of self-confidence and self-belief. The lyrics acknowledge the challenges and obstacles that individuals may face in life, but the ultimate message is that if you believe in yourself, anything is possible.
In the first verse, Rap Monster expresses his belief in himself and his abilities. He states that even if time passes, he will continue to believe in himself. He also has faith in his music, his rap, and his voice. The second verse addresses the importance of positivity and having a good attitude. The bridge talks about the various media sources that individuals may use to feel inspired, but ultimately encourages the listener to trust their own heart and intuition.
Line by Line Meaning
I believe in me i believe in myself
I trust and have faith in my own abilities and potential.
sigani heulleodo i'll be livin' in myself
Even as time passes, I will always cherish and rely on myself.
Believe my faith believe my rap
Have confidence in my beliefs and music.
I believe my damn voice will one day be spread
I firmly believe that my voice and my message will reach a wider audience one day.
nae kkum nae jonjae jachereul uisimhan jeogeun isseodo
Despite my modest beginnings and the small size of my company, I still have confidence in my dreams and my identity.
nae moksori mankeumeun uisimhan jeogi eopseo so real
My voice, no matter how much I believe in it, cannot make my dreams a reality by itself.
nae sesangeseon naega siniyathat not a deal
I may be insignificant in the grand scheme of things, but that doesn't matter to me.
deungsurottajimyeon I'm 1 (il)
Even if I am alone in following my dreams, I am still number one in my own eyes.
How you feel babe neon neoga neoui juinimeur mideo?
Do you believe in yourself and trust your own abilities, just like I do?
jar matchwoju go isseo iseonggwa gamseongui siso?
Do you feel confident and have the courage to try even in the face of obstacles and fear?
modu doego sipeohaji seuseuroui rideo
I don't want to make mediocre music that everyone else is making.
heona seuseuror mideoya haji seuseuroui rideon
I refuse to make the same kind of music as everyone else just to fit in and gain popularity.
an joheun saenggakgwa bigwanjeog haprihwaneun miwon
Negative thoughts and pressure to succeed are not good for my mental health.
geuge matneun geos gatgetjiman neoui jinjja maseur jiwo
I know that it may sound easy to say, but please trust yourself and your true abilities.
urin bakkeur boneun deeman neomu iksukhae
It is frustrating when people only acknowledge us for certain qualities or achievements.
nae ane eunhasuga itneunde naega eodi isseodo mueoseur hadeorado
Even though I have talent within me, I may not always know what my path in life is.
I believe I believe
I hold onto my belief in myself and my ideals.
naega eodi isseodo naega nareur jikyeojwo
No matter where I go, I will always take care of myself.
You know i believe in love, believe in hope
Besides my belief in myself, I also believe in the power of love and hope.
believe in thoughts that i got while i be livin this life
I put trust in my thoughts and ideas that form from my day to day experiences.
livin this stuff like breathin
Just like breathing, living my life and following my dreams is essential to me.
nado gakkeum honrani wa naran nomeun mueosinga
Sometimes I wonder what it is that I really want in life, and what my purpose is.
ttaeron cham cheonsa gatgido akma gatgido haji man
I don't always have clarity or certainty even when things seem either good or bad.
modeun geoseun yangriphae. positive wa negativity
Everything is bound to be uncertain, so I try to maintain both a positive and negative outlook in order to be prepared.
sesanggwa nar ikkeuneun geon gyeolgug geu du nomui sineoji
Ultimately, what connects me and the world is the shared experience of the passage of time.
jonjaee gwanhan modeun banghwang, gakkeum danghwang
All the fuss and pressure that comes from personal goals and societal expectations can be overwhelming.
seureour jeongdoro heohan sungandeuljocha ijen sarang seureopji
I've come to love and appreciate the ordinary and even the hard times of life.
daeche mueosi matneunji teullin ji hetgallir ttaemyeon
Sometimes there is no clear answer on what to do or where to go, and it can be frustrating.
mueosi nar ttosal go sipgehana think about
When I want to escape from the frustrations of life, I turn to making music.
baroi muzik, passion, jeo bakkui areumdaun gotdeulgwa fashion
I find inspiration in music, my passions, the beauty of the world, and fashion.
eoreunin cheog haneun wiseuki uh mom you kiss me
Even though I may be saying something childish, you still support me and give me a kiss.
neodo neor gidae swir su itneun uimireur mandeulgil
I encourage you to trust and rely on yourself the same way I do.
modu jugeumeur hyanghae da dareun deus gateungil
Everyone has different and unique paths in life.
eochapi urin jeonbu siganui sonbadag wieseo (Keep walkin')
No matter where we are in time, we are all moving forward.
nan nar itgibodan mitgesseo
I will continue to live boldly and with confidence in myself.
jagi kkumeun an mideodo nami kkuraneun kkumiramyeon da mideo
Even if I don't believe in certain dreams, I still believe in the dreamers who do.
chaekgwa TV, inteones gisaeseon gaena sona rideo rideo
In books, TV, and the internet, the dreamers who inspire me are everywhere and in many different places.
meori anin gaseumeur ttaraga
I follow my heart, not my head.
a swipge malhaneun ge anigo
I say things bluntly and directly.
eochapi geu jjogi ni simjanggwa deo gakkaunikka
Because there, where your heart and mine overlap, is where we truly connect.
eolgureun garir su isseodo simjangbakdongeun sumgir sueoptji
Even when our outer appearances can hide true feelings, our hearts always reveal what we really feel.
You can hide your face boy but you can't hide your heartbeat
While you can conceal your true emotions by hiding your face, your pulse will always give you away.
It's one life to live and one heart to give
In this life, I only have one life and one heart to give to the things that matter most to me.
Who the fuck ya want to be? got no life to miss
Who do you want to be in this life? You don't have any time to waste.
Contributed by Daniel S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maxime Hof
I believe in RM and his rap
I believe in BTS and their songs
❤️👏❤️
bangtan boys
Omg yes
I purple you 💜💜💜
Kenisha Goodman
Amen
Krishi Brahmania
Me too
Kim seorin7
I really love namjoon and believe in him
FUZZEH
He somehow makes every song a lesson to learn, even when he was still learning himself 💜💙
AmbiSic Dance Cover
That why they want us to Love-Ourself
Morgan DUPUY
DJ DOZY the way I laughed-
Chetan Brahmania
Yeah
ilyforevr
He believed in himself, he believed in his rap, and believed on day his rap would spread.. and now it all came true.
we love u so much joon ;-;