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)
Sex
Ras Kass Lyrics
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You say 'oh no', you bitch ass homo
I'mma kick it to y'all frankly
So all you weak niggas can hate me
Jealous cause they know I'm the shit
Like Mr hankey
Reintroducing Ras Kass, the waterproof
Standin' on two feet, drownin' in two feet
Kapeesh?
I defy the feat by defecating on beat
Fuck how you feel i've got an oral fixation
With spitting liquefied razors
So ill that they cut through steel
So if my album ever sell 3 mil
I'm slashing every rapper with a deal
Every nigga with a video look like Seal
'Kiss From a Rose' - Not
More like a peck from Jada'
Even with a spectator
Ranked this nigga 45 in Blaze 50 greatest MCs
Good looking but I beg to differ, though
Body of evidence
My molecular structure based on
The table of elements
I'm CmH4, NL3, IV3, PGe2, Rb4, PmS4, Br1, At5
I'm complex with curriculums combined
A next level innovator
With invigorating rhymes
Plus slightly thugged out
But revolutionary with minds
Spit my message with grime
Five years ahead of my time
Two thousand and five
I'mma be that nigga beatin' down
Traffic cops at stop signs
Now put that in your glass dick and smoke it
Who the dopest? if Ras spoke it, loc'est
The most focused wrote the opus
Nature of the Threat
Fost focus richest the bok'est
Could get it like
I'm sexually transmitted, bidditch
Yeah, yeah, Evil D make it ill for me
Spit it
"Death on the phono, my skills are dolo
You say 'oh no', you bitch ass homo"
It's that underground b-boy shit
Just a beat and a rhyme
As simplified as a heat and a crime
True lyricists always get felt
Cause I rarely masturbate dog
But I always be feelin' myself
I rep' Golden State Warriors
I rep' The Horsemen
Get pissy drunk and forced
To pray to porcelain
God, I'm worse than Cupid, stupid
Love is Lust
So my glands release hollow point endorphins
Bitch nigga
I'm mighty morphin' into a larson
Forcin' grown men into a
Forced a-dult abortion
Make it scorchin' hot to death
Then drop it arctic
So MCs shatter like glass next
Time a nigga sparks shit
Make sense, even if I don't make dollars
Asiatic ghetto scholar
Y'all grafted like seedless
Grapes and rottweilers
My hoochie bitches pop that pussy while
My pimp niggas pop they collars
And pop stars- these the last days of disco
It's all about me-me-me-me-me
Cause I’m Mya with a big dick, though
You faggot like Sisqo
You thumbs down six feet like
Ebert & Gene Siskel
I'm blessed with my Father's complexion
And my Mother's features i'm unique
Different from all other creatures
I be rocking a black doo rag
Tellin pigeons youse a motherfuckin fool
And they be like 'you look like Ja Rule
But that's cool'
I guess all short, chocolate, chinky
Eyed niggas look alike, boo
Let the pen stroke
So the track have a heart attack
You blind, baby
Give your cataracts cataracts
Matter of fact, face it
I'm just not the norm more graphic than porn
I'm like eye witnessin' a matador
Get his rib cage crushed
Lung pulled by a raging bull's horn
I put it on like a uniform what
The lyrics of Ras Kass's song "Sex" are filled with provocative and controversial language, expressing Ras Kass's aggression and confidence as a rapper. He opens with the line "Death on the phono, my skills are porno," referring to the power and intensity of his rap skills. The line "You say 'oh no', you bitch ass homo" is meant as an insult to those who doubt or criticize his abilities, using homophobic language.
Ras Kass then goes on to assert his superiority, stating that he is hated by weak individuals who are jealous of his talent. He compares himself to the beloved character Mr. Hankey from the TV show South Park, who is known for being a piece of talking feces. This suggests that Ras Kass sees himself as both crude and significant.
He reintroduces himself as a rapper, emphasizing his depth and ability to withstand any challenge. The line "I defy the feat by defecating on beat" plays with a double meaning, referring to both his proficiency in rap and his disregard for societal expectations and norms.
Ras Kass continues to boast about his lyrical prowess, stating that he has an "oral fixation with spitting liquefied razors." This highlights his ability to deliver sharp and cutting rhymes. He also mentions his molecular structure based on the table of elements, listing various chemical compounds. This showcases his complex and multifaceted nature as an artist.
The lyrics touch on Ras Kass's frustration with being underrated, as he mentions being ranked only 45th in the Blaze magazine's 50 greatest MCs list. He disagrees with this ranking, considering himself more talented and deserving. He refers to himself as an innovator with invigorating rhymes, combining thug elements with a revolutionary mindset.
Ras Kass switches to a more confrontational tone in the second verse, taunting and belittling his critics. He acknowledges his self-confidence and acknowledges that true lyricists are always recognized. He associates himself with the Golden State Warriors and The Horsemen, groups he aligns himself with.
The lyrics continue to be aggressive and provocative, filled with explicit language and derogatory terms. Ras Kass flaunts his unique appearance and challenges societal norms by wearing a black doo rag. He addresses the idea of racial stereotypes, sarcastically agreeing with the notion that all short, chocolate, and chinky-eyed individuals look alike.
Overall, the lyrics of Ras Kass's "Sex" are confrontational, self-assured, and filled with controversial language. They showcase his confidence as a rapper and his willingness to challenge societal norms and expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Death on the phono, my skills are dolo
My music is deadly, my talent stands alone
You say 'oh no', you bitch ass homo
You express disapproval, but you're just an insignificant person
I'mma kick it to y'all frankly
I'm going to speak honestly to all of you
So all you weak niggas can hate me
I expect the envious individuals to dislike me
Jealous cause they know I'm the shit
They envy me because they know I'm exceptionally talented
Like Mr hankey
Just like the legendary character from South Park
Reintroducing Ras Kass, the waterproof
I'm back, undefeatable and unaffected by criticism
I'm too deep, you Too $hort
I have profound thoughts, while you lack substance
Standin' on two feet, drownin' in two feet
I may appear stable, but I'm overwhelmed inside
Kapeesh?
Do you understand?
I defy the feat by defecating on beat
I surpass the challenge by effortlessly dominating the rhythm
Fuck how you feel i've got an oral fixation
I don't care about your opinion, I'm obsessed with delivering powerful lyrics
With spitting liquefied razors
I spit sharp and cutting rhymes
So ill that they cut through steel
My words are so powerful that they can penetrate any obstacle
So if my album ever sell 3 mil
If my album sells three million copies
I'm slashing every rapper with a deal
I will verbally attack all successful rappers
Every nigga with a video look like Seal
Most rappers in music videos are unattractive
'Kiss From a Rose' - Not
Not like Seal's famous song
More like a peck from Jada'
More like a kiss from Jada Pinkett Smith
Even with a spectator
Even with someone watching
Ranked this nigga 45 in Blaze 50 greatest MCs
A magazine ranked me as the 45th best MC
Good looking but I beg to differ, though
I have a different opinion, despite being well-regarded
Body of evidence
Proof of my talent and skills
My molecular structure based on
My essence is derived from
The table of elements
The elements found in the periodic table
I'm CmH4, NL3, IV3, PGe2, Rb4, PmS4, Br1, At5
I symbolize various elements, representing complexity
I'm complex with curriculums combined
I have intricate abilities and knowledge from different subjects
A next level innovator
I'm ahead of my time and bring fresh ideas
With invigorating rhymes
My lyrics are energizing and captivating
Plus slightly thugged out
I have some street influence
But revolutionary with minds
Nevertheless, my thoughts are revolutionary
Spit my message with grime
I deliver my message with rawness and grit
Five years ahead of my time
I'm ahead in terms of artistry and vision
Two thousand and five
Referring to the year 2005
I'mma be that nigga beatin' down
I'll be the one overcoming obstacles
Traffic cops at stop signs
Even overpowering law enforcement
Now put that in your glass dick and smoke it
Consider and accept the truth, even if it's difficult
Who the dopest? if Ras spoke it, loc'est
If I proclaim someone as the best, it's undeniably true
The most focused wrote the opus
The most determined artist created the masterpiece
Nature of the Threat
Referring to one of Ras Kass's previous songs
Fost focus richest the bok'est
Strongest focus results in the richest content
Could get it like
I can obtain success or respect like
I'm sexually transmitted, bidditch
I'm contagious and influential, women are attracted
Yeah, yeah, Evil D make it ill for me
Evil D produces sick beats for me
Spit it
Deliver the lyrics with intensity
It's that underground b-boy shit
This is the raw and authentic hip-hop culture
Just a beat and a rhyme
Simplistic, yet powerful combination
As simplified as a heat and a crime
Comparable to the basic concept of heat leading to crime
True lyricists always get felt
Authentic lyricists are always recognized and appreciated
Cause I rarely masturbate dog
Because I rarely indulge in self-pleasure
But I always be feelin' myself
But I always have confidence in myself
I rep' Golden State Warriors
I represent the Golden State Warriors basketball team
I rep' The Horsemen
I am part of the rap group known as The Horsemen
Get pissy drunk and forced
I often get extremely intoxicated and have to vomit
To pray to porcelain
To bow down to the toilet while vomiting
God, I'm worse than Cupid, stupid
I'm more destructive than the Roman god of love, Cupid
Love is Lust
I see love as merely a form of lust
So my glands release hollow point endorphins
My body releases intense pleasure chemicals
Bitch nigga
A derogatory term for a weak and cowardly person
I'm mighty morphin' into a larson
I transform into a dangerous and unpredictable entity
Forcin' grown men into a
I can manipulate and control grown men
Forced a-dult abortion
I forcefully terminate their adulthood
Make it scorchin' hot to death
Make it extremely intense and destructive
Then drop it arctic
Suddenly make it cold and harsh
So MCs shatter like glass next
So other rappers break and crack like glass
Time a nigga sparks shit
When I start controversy or ignite conflict
Make sense, even if I don't make dollars
My words have meaning, regardless of financial success
Asiatic ghetto scholar
A knowledgeable and educated person from the urban environment
Y'all grafted like seedless
You are artificial and lack natural qualities
Grapes and rottweilers
Similar to seedless grapes and aggressive dogs
My hoochie bitches pop that pussy while
My promiscuous women are sexually active
My pimp niggas pop they collars
My controlling men are confident and arrogant
And pop stars- these the last days of disco
These are the final moments of an era
It's all about me-me-me-me-me
I prioritize myself above all
Cause I’m Mya with a big dick, though
I have Mya's confidence but with male dominance
You faggot like Sisqo
You're effeminate and unappealing like Sisqo
You thumbs down six feet like
You receive six feet deep burial like
Ebert & Gene Siskel
Famous film critics known for giving negative reviews
I'm blessed with my Father's complexion
I inherited my Father's skin color
And my Mother's features i'm unique
I have distinct appearance due to my parents' genetics
Different from all other creatures
I stand out from every other individual
I be rocking a black doo rag
I wear a black headwrap
Tellin pigeons youse a motherfuckin fool
Informing women that they're foolish
And they be like 'you look like Ja Rule
And they respond by comparing me to Ja Rule
But that's cool'
But that's fine with me
I guess all short, chocolate, chinky
I suppose all short, dark-skinned, and Asian-looking
Eyed niggas look alike, boo
Black people with similar features are often mistaken
Let the pen stroke
Allow the pen to create
So the track have a heart attack
So the music becomes intense and powerful
You blind, baby
You're unaware and uninformed
Give your cataracts cataracts
Cause even more damage to your already impaired vision
Matter of fact, face it
In fact, accept the reality
I'm just not the norm more graphic than porn
I'm unconventional and my content is more explicit than pornography
I'm like eye witnessin' a matador
It's like witnessing a bullfighter firsthand
Get his rib cage crushed
Seeing the matador being brutally injured
Lung pulled by a raging bull's horn
His lung being forcefully pierced by the bull's horn
I put it on like a uniform what
I wear it confidently like a uniform
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