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.
100
Ratking Lyrics
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Every verse deserves a purse with a grand and
A hearse with a handsome
I purchased a bandage for those that
Ain't heard of the damage
I bring I sing
Verses that merk off your manner
Picked up by the police
TO-night
In booking
Shooken so tight
Tingling mingling with the coked type that's so white
Or the wild on canal so clothes tight
Old-type
Uncle Stu
Told me bout his whole life
How he used to hold knifes
Now I hold mics
Hard pill to swallow
Heard there's light at the end of the tunnel
Wasteman found it
Left it rot
He was chasing his troubles
Tim hit the puddle
Splash raps up in the huddle
And these fuckers wonder how we keep it one-double? (x3)
Gold-fingered Sport
Tossed me the beat, told me to keep it a hundred
Risen the ranks
Tend to spit, speak, say what I want to
Go to my gun or
Cool hands of thunder succumb
Pulling me under
Into the jungle
Like it or lump it
Eat, it's one or the other
Cute kid
Tooth-ed
Lose it now I'm putrid
Truth is
Toothless
Zooted
Care who could give two shits
Usually used with
Used to be muted
Eh eh
It made me tight
Gave me a mic
Now I'm hype to use it
Music's just two cents
This flu I grew has left me too sick
Gonna take you
Through some of what we doing
Truth's you can't deduce it
Hustlers that do it
Never left if they know they need it
If you get it tell me what percentage do you keep it?
We keep it!
Hard pill to swallow
Heard there's light at the end of the tunnel
Wasteman found it
Left it rot
He was chasing his troubles
[Wiki]
Tim hit the puddle
Splash raps up in the huddle
And these fuckers wonder how we keep it one-double? (x3)
Don't forget it
Bullshit
Of course, sweat it
Cuz we was force-fed it
Since we was all born in it
(X4)
The lyrics to Ratking's song "100" explore themes of struggle, perseverance, and the art of rap itself. The singer starts by lamenting how people take his verses for granted, claiming that each one deserves a significant reward. He also reflects on how old wounds never fully heal, as he provides an anecdote about his uncle who used to carry knives, and now he carries a microphone instead. In the second verse, the singer talks about how music is just like the flu he caught, something he can't shake off, and insists that hustlers never stop hustling even if they get what they were after. The chorus repeats the idea that the light at the end of the tunnel is sometimes just a myth, as the "wasteman" found it and left it to rot, chasing something else entirely.
The lyrics on their own may seem scattered and disconnected, but within the context of the song, they paint a picture of someone who has experienced many setbacks but is still determined to succeed as a rapper. The mentions of old wounds, the struggles of being poor and interacting with the police, and the resilience it takes to keep creating music even when you are sick all provide a snapshot of the life of a struggling artist. Through it all, the singer never loses sight of his goals and understands the importance of staying true to oneself no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
These herbs take my verses for granted
My skills and talent are not appreciated by people.
Every verse deserves a purse with a grand and
Every song deserves recognition and money that is worth it.
A hearse with a handsome I purchased a bandage for those that Ain't heard of the damage
My songs have impact and can damage the listener who is not ready for it. I purchased a bandage to heal their wounds.
I bring I sing Verses that merk off your manner
I bring my talent and sing in a way that changes the listener's behavior.
Think you po' like Picked up by the police TO-night In booking Shooken so tight Tingling mingling with the coked type that's so white Or the wild on canal so clothes tight Old-type
Imagine being poor and picked up by the police tonight and going to jail. The experience is so intense that you are shaken and can feel the tingling sensations next to someone coked out or wild on Canal Street.
Uncle Stu Told me bout his whole life How he used to hold knifes Now I hold mics
My uncle talked about his life and how he used to fight with knives. Now I am a rapper and I hold a microphone instead of a knife.
Hard pill to swallow Heard there's light at the end of the tunnel Wasteman found it Left it rot He was chasing his troubles Tim hit the puddle Splash raps up in the huddle And these fuckers wonder how we keep it one-double? (x3)
Life can be tough, and some people find solace at the end of the tunnel. However, some people find it and leave it to rot. Tim faced a personal crisis and shared it with the group. People wonder how our group stays so strong and united.
Gold-fingered Sport Tossed me the beat, told me to keep it a hundred Risen the ranks Tend to spit, speak, say what I want to Go to my gun or Cool hands of thunder succumb Pulling me under Into the jungle Like it or lump it Eat, it's one or the other
I got a great beat from Gold-fingered Sport, who told me to be honest. As I progressed, I started to rap and say what I wanted to speak about. I either fight aggressively or take it easy, and both are challenging situations to handle.
Cute kid Tooth-ed Lose it now I'm putrid Truth is Toothless Zooted Care who could give two shits Usually used with Used to be muted Eh eh It made me tight Gave me a mic Now I'm hype to use it
I was a cute kid with teeth, but now I'm toothless and high. I used to not say much, but now that I have a microphone, I'm excited to use it to tell the truth.
Music's just two cents This flu I grew has left me too sick Gonna take you Through some of what we doing Truth's you can't deduce it Hustlers that do it Never left if they know they need it If you get it tell me what percentage do you keep it?
Music is not valued enough, and I've been sick with my passion for it. I want to share what I'm doing, but some truths can't be figured out. Hustlers stay committed because they know they can't leave it. If you make it, what percentage would you keep for yourself?
Don't forget it Bullshit Of course, sweat it Cuz we was force-fed it Since we was all born in it (X4)
Don't forget that we were all force-fed bullshit from the start, and we have to work hard to overcome it.
Contributed by Victoria J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
theneedledrop
wow, this is their best song so far!
RTRAVISF
absolutely......filthy.
Joshua David
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Noah Dailey
theneedledrop you are the squad homie!!!!!
Myname jef
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Joshua David
wiki still got one of the freshest, original flows i've heard in the 21st century. and he still will be slept on. no compromise
Hugh Jasole
You heard Half God? It's a masterpiece. Wiki was ahead of his time but I think rap heads are ready for his heavy lyrics/delivery now.
ganju_san
Cannot believe this dropped on my last day of high-school & I only discovered it today, 9 years later
Roman
I bought the single on iTunes, y'all have my support. This music is dope as fuck
Ariel Pica
I saw them last night at some party in a apt in Bed Stuy. Needless to say their energy is awesome and tgey have the rawness and creativity that NY is supposed to produce outta it's artists.