1) RATKING (styliz… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with the name Ratking:
1) RATKING (stylized as RATKING) is an American hip hop group formed in New York City, New York in 2011. They are currently signed to HXC Recordings, as well as their independent record label Letter Racer Records. The group currently consists of rapper Wiki and rapper-producer Sporting Life.
They released their debut EP Wiki93 in November 2012. It was based on 1993, an earlier mixtape produced solely by Wiki, which he released in October 2011. 1993 was inspired by Suicide and Wu-Tang Clan. The group were signed by British label XL Recordings following 1993, and they re-released it as Wiki93 through their Hot Charity imprint.
They released their debut album So It Goes in 2014. It was produced by Sporting Life and engineered by Young Guru. The album's title was inspired by Kurt Vonnegut's novel Slaughterhouse-Five. The album featured collaborations with King Krule, Salomon Faye, and Princess Nokia.
They have performed with Skepta and toured with Death Grips, and Earl Sweatshirt, as well as Run the Jewels and Despot.
In January 2015 the group announced that their second album 700 Fill would be released in January or February 2015. It was released for free via BitTorrent in March 2015.
On June 21, 2016, Hak announced his departure from Ratking, citing no ill feelings towards Wiki and Sporting Life, but saying the reason for his departure was feeling like he was being left out of the group and wanting to branch out into new possibilities with his music and art. Though, the same day, Wiki posted two vaguely cryptic tweets on his Twitter account possibly aimed towards Hak and his departure, saying "Ima make it clear. Bridges burnt are bridges burnt," and "The amount of times this dude fucked me over..." Also on the same day, amid rumors that Ratking had officially broken up, it was confirmed that Ratking would continue as a duo with Wiki and Sporting Life.
Their music has been described as "left-field hip-hop", and the group themselves have stated they wish to reinvent rap music. In addition to being inspired by rap and hip hop, the group has also been inspired by punk rock, and has "many and diverse influences, from Animal Collective to Suicide."Wiki's solo EP 1993, later re-released as Wiki93, was inspired by Suicide and Wu-Tang Clan.
2) Ratking is a hardcore / punk band from Perth, Western Australia. They released their first EP titled Wastelander on July 3, 2013, and their debut album Commonwealth released on July 15, 2014.
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Ratking Lyrics
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Everybody's asking
What college you going to? What you had planned?
We advanced got, our advance
Copped a couple amps
No we enhanced
Got a mans with a van that could drive us to our fans
To enchant
Fall over those that were ready just could lamp
That's what separates the lions from the lambs
Damn
That ain't a brand that's a band
Crammed
Up in a room tryn'a jam
Thats the raw, thats the god, thats the all, thats the fam
Ratking smack kings splat rats when they scram
Daymm
Daym
Dead man, one man war, teen years dead bored to a snore
Remove ya strut to the door, stole ya senses, ain't using 'em for
Too fat to kill these hog's
Stained glass windows stainless stalls
Henry's half moon poured to the shores
Remove ya lips from a whore, remove ya hiss when I score
Remove ya I twist and I twirl
Replacing the track, constantly spit while you casually snap
Canta just kind of rap, fly or float when flat, we must all face facts
Saliva warm on wax, should we war get waxed
So you ill like Jill did Jack, rub you raw like rash
Time that it takes you to crawl and to crash
Be beast with two backs, dick in ya scat
Black honey hips ya ass, and ya wished that it last
Had what ya had
Well I'm big and I'm bad
Too too bad, too too bad
In Ratking's song, the singer is questioned about their post-graduation plans. While people are interested in where they plan on attending college or what they will be doing in the future, the singer and their group have already progressed and achieved success without attending college. They have advanced their music career, obtaining amplifiers and a van to travel and perform for their fans. The singer describes their music as enchanting and capable of separating the 'lions from the lambs.' It is apparent that the group's music is their brand and their identity. Moreover, "rats" or non-believers are left scrambling while "kings" or true hip-hop fans are intoxicated by their music.
The song's second verse is a series of complicated rhymes, wordplay, and aggressive lyrics that establishes the group's confidence and unwavering determination. The singer, who may be one of the members of the rap group, addresses their previous lackluster experiences during their teenage years. The singer claims to have stolen or taken away something intangible from those who are now obsolete or 'dead men.' They also state that they have no fear and are capable of 'killing hogs', depicting themselves as beasts. The singer's rhymes from the first line continue to become more complex, occasionally leaving the listener to pause and contemplate the lyrics. They repeatedly remind their listeners that they have the power and the talent to create astonishing music.
Line by Line Meaning
Graduated, whats next?
After finishing our education, people ask us what our next step is.
Everybody's asking
Our acquaintances, family, and friends show a great deal of interest in our future.
What college you going to? What you had planned?
People are curious to know the academic path we have chosen and our plans for the future.
We advanced got, our advance
We got ahead and moved forward with our own unique style.
Copped a couple amps
We bought a couple of amplifiers (equipment used for sound enhancement).
No we enhanced
Our purchase enabled us to boost our capabilities and enhance our performance.
Got a mans with a van that could drive us to our fans
We have someone who owns a van that can take us to our fans (music listeners) for live performances.
To enchant
We aim to mesmerize our audience with our musical performances.
Those that ain't ready start to pant
The unprepared people start to show signs of anxiety or fear when we perform.
Fall over those that were ready just could lamp
Those who were prepared could only relax and enjoy themselves during our performance.
That's what separates the lions from the lambs
The ones who can handle the pressure and perform well are the ones who succeed and stand out from the rest.
Damn
An expression of amazement or excitement
That ain't a brand that's a band
Ratking is not just a brand or a label, but a group of musicians who make music together.
Crammed
Squeezed in or packed tightly, often used to describe a place with limited space.
Up in a room tryn'a jam
Often cramped in a small place, we try to play music together and make new tunes.
Thats the raw, thats the god, thats the all, thats the fam
That's the essence of our music - it's natural, spiritual, connected, and collaborative.
Ratking smack kings splat rats when they scram
Ratking is a group of music-makers who overpower the arrogant leaders and catch the attention of fans when they play.
Daymm
An expression of awe or shock
Daym
An expression of awe or shock
Dead man, one man war, teen years dead bored to a snore
In this metaphorical description, an individual is lifeless and exhausted from boredom.
Remove ya strut to the door, stole ya senses, ain't using 'em for
We are confident in ourselves and capable of winning over others, so people follow us desensitized and distracted.
Too fat to kill these hog's
We are too good to be defeated by lesser musicians.
Stained glass windows stainless stalls
An artistic description of our environment.
Henry's half moon poured to the shores
An unclear metaphor that seems to reference beer.
Remove ya lips from a whore, remove ya hiss when I score
People should stop entertaining nonessential matters and pay attention to our performance.
Remove ya I twist and I twirl
People need to focus on our music, which is intertwined and vast.
Replacing the track, constantly spit while you casually snap
While a standard track is still playing, we come in and take over the stage with our freestyle rapping.
Canta just kind of rap, fly or float when flat, we must all face facts
The music we create is innovative and imaginative, and we should not ignore this fact.
Saliva warm on wax, should we war get waxed
Our lyrics are unique and compelling, and other musicians will not be able to keep up when we compete.
So you ill like Jill did Jack, rub you raw like rash
We will make you suffer and make you sick with the way we spit and flow our lines.
Time that it takes you to crawl and to crash
Our music is so intense and exhilarating that it can either take you down or lift you up.
Be beast with two backs, dick in ya scat
An offensive and vulgar metaphor that is difficult to interpret.
Black honey hips ya ass, and ya wished that it last
We create music that is sensual and sweet, and people want it to continue.
Had what ya had
You already experienced our music, so you know its power.
Well I'm big and I'm bad
We are confident and capable, able to compete with the best musicians out there.
Too too bad, too too bad
Our competition is going to lose, and that is too bad for them!
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