He released his debut album Soul on Ice in 1996. The album built up considerable hype through the release of several independent singles, including "Remain Anonymous" and "Won't Catch Me Runnin'." Soul on Ice saw little commercial success but was adored by the hip-hop underground, which appreciated both his sharp battle rhymes and his militant Afrocentricity. The latter also caused controversy due to the songs "Ordo Abchao" and "Nature of the Threat," which were tracks detailing the history of white-on-black racism, the latter lasting for well over seven minutes and likely his best-known song. Some claimed that Ras was extreme to the point of racism against Caucasians.
Ras Kass made a big push to make sure his second album Rasassination was commercially successful. As well as securing guest appearances from Xzibit and the Wu-Tang Clan's RZA, he received considerable assistance from superstar West Coast producer Dr. Dre, who rhymed on the lead single "Ghetto Fabulous," the video for which was supported by an extravagant video shot on a luxury yacht.
The album contained some of his most intellectual material to date ("Interview With A Vampire," a theological and spiritual exploration that featured Ras rhyming from the perspectives of God, himself, and the Devil) and occasionally addressed very personal subject matter ("It Is What It Is," concerning his relationship with his mother). Despite the single, his album didn't sell well.
Ras Kass' third album Van Gogh was originally intended for release in 2001. However, the nearly-finished album was leaked onto the internet months before the release date. It received excellent reviews,but the bootlegging caused his label Priority Records to push the release date back twice before the record was eventually shelved indefinitely. This further worsened the relationship between the label and Ras Kass, which was already strained due to disputes over several things, including the level of promotion Ras was being given, and the alleged block of the Columbia/SME Records release of his supergroup Golden State Warriors' debut album. The unreleased Van Gogh album even featured the lyrics "Fuck Priority Records, like Prince I'm writing SLAVE on my cheek" (this was later fulfilled as Ras Kass appeared in popular hip hop magazine XXL with SLAVE written on his face).
The relationship between Ras and Priority reached breaking point when the label also shelved the intended Van Gogh replacement Goldyn Chyld, an album that featured tracks from Van Gogh as well as new material. The indefinite postponement was due to a dispute over the lead single: Ras wanted to release the DJ Premier-produced title track, while Priority wanted a Dr. Dre-produced track, against the wishes of both Ras and Dre. This prompted Ras to launch a Free Ras Kass campaign (supported by an on-line petition and T-shirts) to gain his release from his contract with the label.
In February 2004, Ras Kass went on the run from the authorities after a warrant was issued following an arrest for reckless driving. He then gave himself up during Memorial Day Weekend in May of that year. While incarcerated, he organized the independent release of a mixtape titled Re-Up, which featured himself and other artists. Priority Records unsuccessfully attempted to block this release. In the 2004 song "Rise of the Machines," (which featured Ras) Vinnie Paz, front man of the hip-hop group Jedi Mind Tricks showed where he stood on the issue by saying the words Free Ras Kass on the track. In July 2004, Ras filed a lawsuit against Priority Records, Capitol Records, and EMI in protest to his treatment by the label and claimed breach of contract in an attempt to have the mixtape nullified. Ras was denied his release from his recording contract with Priority/Capitol/EMI Records in January 2007, even though Priority was absorbed by Capitol during 2004.
The HRSMN was collaboration between four emcees: Canibus, Ras Kass, Kurupt, and Killah Priest. Together the group released one album called The Horsemen Project during 2003 on Think Differently Music/Proverbs/Babygrande Records. Since that release, fans wait for another album. Although some members of the group kept calling it the Four Horsemen, Canibus always had the idea to add more people and form some kind of hip hop supergroup. A lot of names have been mentioned in the past, such as Pharaohe Monch, Kool G Rap, Pac-Man, Young Zee, Chino XL, Royce Da 5'9", Journalist, Lyrisick, Common, Rakim, Pace Won, Keith Murray, Vinnie Paz, Lonnie B, Danja Mowf, and Crooked I. None of these emcees were made a member of the group (though some artists on this list were featured on tracks)
Get At Me
Ras Kass Lyrics
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(I reign) I reign more cop than Johnny
Sippin' tanquery with o.j.
Sportin' bruno mali
Not guilty but filthy
Smellin' like Chritstian Dior
Infiniti QX4, gimme yours
Swimmin' in the abdomen of pretty women
Love to love ya, like Timbaland
When in the endin
Like three strikes in the ninth inning
I rock satin boxers, cotton socks and denim
The game he kick, special teams couldn't return
Got you wild like a texturizer
Burn like the ultra-perm, toss it up like a geyser
Sosa, kosher, nostra, like keyser
And got a thing for rehabilitating hood-rats
Who keep their hair and nails done
And they legs waxed
I peep that, you got a man, but you want a homie
Love a friend, my sentiments exactly
Get at me
I like your style, can we kick it, oh wow
Baby, so you can get at me
I got no game, It's just the women Understand my story
I got a man, but we can still be friends
So you can get at me, baby, baby-bay, baby
Some things make you happy just to be alive
Like seeing Toni Braxton naked on the cover of the vibe
Drive, like hitting two-twenty-five
In the pin with no spot
I survive drama and then know when to lick shots
Keep a top notch just a phone call away from my crotch
Never brought sand to the beach
Cause these streets is baywatch (true)
You know how we do
Satin lingerie I see through
Now she barely even kiss you
Leaving 1-7-7-1-5-4-0-0 on my pager (I miss you boo)
Your chicken-head wife was poultry
Undersexed and sultry
That's the rhyme and reason why we committed adultery
I swear, women's love from bel-air to welfare
Chalkin' up these frequent flyer miles on Con-Air
Her momma shoulda named her Casino
She got the liquor in the front
Poke her in the rear
You know my steez though
Dark skin and creole, I'm 'bout it
Just without the Master P dough
But see though, my tax bracket decent and increasin
Make no mistake
You can't get a slice if you don't bake the cake
To reverse trick
My silly ex-bitch transport brick
For twenty percent - commission
She dressed up with no where to go
While I'm blowin up your dress like Marilyn Monroe
For show, at my girl party, flowin
But I think she caught me like a nazi
Now I'm servin', she got me under surveilence
Like John Gotti, now I'm signin' on the low
Actin' straight Illuminati
Don't get mad, I'm only being honest
It's Clarence Thomas (fuck you Ras)
You promise
Then freak me, slightly below the hips
And blow me a kiss with your pussy lips
Get at me
Get at me
The lyrics to Ras Kass's song "Get At Me" are a masterful display of gritty, honest, and sometimes vulgar storytelling. Ras Kass begins the song by boasting about his wealth, style, and sexual prowess. He mentions his expensive taste in clothes and cologne, and his love for fast cars and beautiful women. He compares himself to a reigning champion and likens his game to a baseball player hitting three strikes in the ninth inning. He also acknowledges his lack of morals by admitting that he has a thing for rehabilitating "hood-rats" and committing adultery.
In the second verse, Ras Kass describes his fondness for seeing Toni Braxton naked on the cover of a magazine, driving fast, and surviving drama. He also speaks about his relationships with women and his sexual exploits. He mentions his pager and how women leave him messages, despite having a man. He uses crude language to describe his ex-girlfriend, whom he accuses of transporting drugs for him. He also mentions his apparent involvement with the Illuminati, which adds an ominous tone to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Damn nigga, what's wrong wit you
What is the matter with you?
(I reign) I reign more cop than Johnny
I have more success and police authority than Johnny.
Sippin' tanquery with o.j.
Drinking Tanqueray with orange juice.
Sportin' bruno mali
Wearing Bruno Mali gear.
Not guilty but filthy
I am not guilty, but I have a lot of money.
Smellin' like Chritstian Dior
I smell like Christian Dior cologne.
Infiniti QX4, gimme yours
I want your Infiniti QX4 car.
Of course, sinnin
I am sinning, of course.
Swimmin' in the abdomen of pretty women
I enjoy having sex with beautiful women.
Love to love ya, like Timbaland
I love you like Timbaland loves music.
When in the endin
When it is all over.
Like three strikes in the ninth inning
Like three strikes in baseball's ninth inning.
I rock satin boxers, cotton socks and denim
I wear satin boxers, cotton socks, and denim clothing.
The game he kick, special teams couldn't return
My technique is so unbeatable that special teams could not match it.
Got you wild like a texturizer
I make you crazy like a texturizer hairstyle product.
Burn like the ultra-perm, toss it up like a geyser
My style is so hot that it burns like a perm kit and erupts like a geyser.
Sosa, kosher, nostra, like keyser
I am like Sosa, kosher, and the Italian mafia leader Keyser.
And got a thing for rehabilitating hood-rats
I enjoy taking in and improving women from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Who keep their hair and nails done
I like women who maintain their grooming despite their circumstances.
And they legs waxed
And who keep their legs free of hair.
I peep that, you got a man, but you want a homie
I have noticed that you have a boyfriend, but you want a friend.
Love a friend, my sentiments exactly
I too value friendship a great deal.
Get at me
Contact me.
I like your style, can we kick it, oh wow
I like the way you carry yourself, may we hang out?
Baby, so you can get at me
You are attractive and I want you to reach out to me.
I got no game, It's just the women Understand my story
I am not a skilled pick-up artist, I rely on women to understand me and approach me.
I got a man, but we can still be friends
I am already in a relationship, but we can still be acquaintances.
So you can get at me, baby, baby-bay, baby
Feel free to contact me, darling.
Some things make you happy just to be alive
There are certain things in life that are so enjoyable that being alive is enough to appreciate them.
Like seeing Toni Braxton naked on the cover of the vibe
For example, seeing Toni Braxton naked on the cover of Vibe magazine.
Drive, like hitting two-twenty-five
Driving at excessive speeds, like over 225 miles per hour.
In the pin with no spot
In prison without any protection.
I survive drama and then know when to lick shots
I can handle violent situations and know when to use a gun.
Keep a top notch just a phone call away from my crotch
I have beautiful women available to me with one phone call.
Never brought sand to the beach
I never bring extra women to a place where there are already plenty around.
Cause these streets is baywatch (true)
This neighborhood is like Baywatch, filled with beautiful bikini-clad women.
You know how we do
You know my style and what I am all about.
Satin lingerie I see through
I can see through satin lingerie.
Now she barely even kiss you
She is no longer interested in kissing you.
Leaving 1-7-7-1-5-4-0-0 on my pager (I miss you boo)
She is leaving her pager number for me to call because she misses me.
Your chicken-head wife was poultry
Your unfaithful wife was nothing special.
Undersexed and sultry
Although she is sexually attractive, she is unfulfilled.
That's the rhyme and reason why we committed adultery
That is the reason why we cheated on our significant others.
I swear, women's love from bel-air to welfare
I swear that women love me no matter what their financial situation is.
Chalkin' up these frequent flyer miles on Con-Air
I am racking up a lot of frequent flyer miles like the movie Con-Air.
Her momma shoulda named her Casino
She is like a casino that encourages drinking and judgement.
She got the liquor in the front
She has alcohol on hand, ready to be consumed.
Poke her in the rear
I am going to have anal sex with her.
You know my steez though
You know my style and what I am about.
Dark skin and creole, I'm 'bout it
I am a person with Dark skin and creole descendants and I am not ashamed of it.
Just without the Master P dough
I am successful, but not as wealthy as Master P.
But see though, my tax bracket decent and increasin
But my tax bracket is improving and rising.
Make no mistake
Do not misunderstand me.
You can't get a slice if you don't bake the cake
You cannot have anything if you do not contribute anything.
To reverse trick
To perform a bait and switch.
My silly ex-bitch transport brick
My crazy ex-girlfriend moves drugs.
For twenty percent - commission
For a cut of the profits.
She dressed up with no where to go
She dresses up nicely without any particular event to attend.
While I'm blowin up your dress like Marilyn Monroe
I am lifting her dress up in a similar way to Marilyn Monroe's famous photo shoot.
For show, at my girl party, flowin
I make a show of attending my girlfriend's events and having a good time.
But I think she caught me like a nazi
I think my girlfriend has found out that I am cheating on her.
Now I'm servin', she got me under surveilence
I am now a servant to her and she is keeping an eye on me.
Like John Gotti, now I'm signin' on the low
Like John Gotti, I am carrying out my business secretly.
Actin' straight Illuminati
I am trying to appear powerful and influential like the Illuminati.
Don't get mad, I'm only being honest
Do not be angry, I am just speaking truthfully.
It's Clarence Thomas (fuck you Ras)
It is the truth, like Clarence Thomas' scandal.
You promise
You make promises.
Then freak me, slightly below the hips
Then have sex with me, just above my pubic area.
And blow me a kiss with your pussy lips
And kiss me with your vulva.
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more11231
He started the second verse with one of the greatest lines in hip hop history
Steve R.
i remember when i copped this cd i was like damn cant believe he made a song like this. but so dope though, one of my favs
kosmique
yea same here man.... grabbing that album off the shelves was a good choice, still go hard for ras til this day. top 3 not top 5
Bobby Green Inc
LOVE THIS CLASSIC!
Trent Yates
West Coast hip hop back then was 🔥. Ras epitomizes the west coast
Irving Gibson
I got this album on cassette his lyrics were ahead of time
Jann Key
Irving Gibson 20 years old already!!I had the tape and lost it. Typical back then, I bought the cD eventually
Set In The West
late 90's this was my theme song.....damn, i remember bumpin this tape in my saab.........man........
krazyllah
Wicked tune, along with Interview with a Vampire. Thanks for the upload
Melvin Chavers
Underrated classic💯💯💯