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.
Remove Ya
Ratking Lyrics
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Kid: "Well, for what, for what?"
Cop: "Shut your fuckin' mouth kid!"
Kid: "What am I getting arrested for?"
Cop: "For being a fucking mutt"
I'm a mutt, you a mutt, yeah we some mutts
Weeded up, but nah, we don't got no weed on us
We see the bluff, we see through it, we see you pigs, we see the cuffs
Porky pine, prickly but couldn't stick me this time
With a fine, that I'd fine, four months after that shit was signed
For a crime, commited, did it, bullshit quit it
It's a dime, I didn't hurt nobody, I didn't cross no line
Often times, minding my own, on my why home, train waiting, patient
With the weight of the world on my dome
Thinking about how I could change up the city and take up my throne
They break up my zone, chain up my arm, they take me, I'm gone
To the boys in blue, never really liked 'em, rubbed me rude
While I was cruising the nue, vibin' the view
Hear the whoop whoop whoop, "stop don't move"
Hands on the hood, you gave me that look, wearing ya hood
Like a crook, mutt no good
To the boys in blue, rabid rats rip pork to stew
Nork the new, yorks my yard, my lady too
Ya want ya two, fifty all numbers, whats new
Keep the heat off yourself, up ya rank, quota thats due
Bling for ya boo, suckin' kelly and bloom
Off in a room, for summons that loom, to the boys in blue
My city view's subdued by duded in uniforms of blue
Conforming to their or you will get turn in two
Remove ya'
I ain't no wise guy, but you're always looking at me crazy
Stop question and frisk me, frisk me cause I'm looking shady
Remove ya'
The lyrics to Ratking's song "Remove Ya" speak to the experience of being targeted and harassed by police, as well as the feelings of resentment and powerlessness that can result from such encounters. The opening exchange between a cop and a young person conveys the arbitrary and aggressive nature of policing in certain communities, highlighting how simply being perceived as "different" can lead to punitive treatment. The subsequent verses expand on this theme, with the singer describing encounters with cops while going about their day-to-day life, as well as their frustration with a justice system that criminalizes people for non-violent offenses.
The chorus, which repeats the phrase "Remove ya'" several times, can be interpreted as a call to action, urging listeners to resist and stand up to the oppressive forces in their lives. This sentiment is reinforced by the references to mutts and "dudes in uniforms of blue," which suggest a shared experience of being marginalized and vilified. Overall, "Remove Ya" speaks to the complex and fraught relationship between law enforcement and the communities they are supposed to protect, as well as the need for solidarity and resistance in the face of systemic injustice.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a mutt, you a mutt, yeah we some mutts
We're all seen as inferior by the law enforcement officials.
Weeded up, but nah, we don't got no weed on us
Despite evidences of consumption, we're not carrying any illegal drugs on us.
DTS tried to scheme on us
The authorities attempted to incriminate us falsely.
We see the bluff, we see through it, we see you pigs, we see the cuffs
We recognize the trickery and the handcuffs the police carry.
Porky pine, prickly but couldn't stick me this time
The cops couldn't frame me up this time.
With a fine, that I'd fine, four months after that shit was signed
I was fined, long after the fine was signed.
For a crime, commited, did it, bullshit quit it
I did not commit any crime, but still got into legal troubles.
It's a dime, I didn't hurt nobody, I didn't cross no line
I did not violate any law or harm anyone.
Often times, minding my own, on my why home, train waiting, patient
I mind my own business, calmly waiting for the train on my way home.
With the weight of the world on my dome
With the burden of the world on my head.
Thinking about how I could change up the city and take up my throne
Contemplating on how I can make my mark and become successful.
They break up my zone, chain up my arm, they take me, I'm gone
The police disrupt my surroundings, restrain me, and take me away.
To the boys in blue, never really liked 'em, rubbed me rude
I don't have any respect for the law enforcement officials; they're rude to me.
While I was cruising the nue, vibin' the view
When I was leisurely driving in the neighborhood, enjoying the scenery.
Hear the whoop whoop whoop, "stop don't move"
Hearing the sound of the siren directing me to stop and freeze.
Hands on the hood, you gave me that look, wearing ya hood
The cop searches me and gives me suspicious looks while wearing their uniform.
Like a crook, mutt no good
Labelling me as inferior and criminal, just because of how I appear.
To the boys in blue, rabid rats rip pork to stew
I see the police as corrupt and vicious like rats that shred meat.
Nork the new, yorks my yard, my lady too
I own the place, and nobody can take it from me or those that I cherish.
Ya want ya two, fifty all numbers, whats new
The police demand the usual bribes from us to escape punishment for non-crimes.
Keep the heat off yourself, up ya rank, quota thats due
Meet your arrest targets, get rewarded and protect your job by arresting more people.
Bling for ya boo, suckin' kelly and bloom
Spending the bribe money on personal pleasures, particularly on those that you're involved in a relationship with.
Off in a room, for summons that loom, to the boys in blue
The police attend secret summons to plot their corruption and further exploit the system.
My city view's subdued by duded in uniforms of blue
The sight of the police everywhere makes me feel like my freedom is restrained.
Conforming to their or you will get turn in two
The police demand respect and conformity, or they'll hurt me.
Remove ya'
Get away from my life and stop oppressing me.
I ain't no wise guy, but you're always looking at me crazy
I'm not a criminal, but the police always see me as the suspicious one.
Stop question and frisk me, frisk me cause I'm looking shady
The cops physically search me because they perceive me to be a person of dubious character.
Remove ya'
Get out of my space, and don't involve me in any of this nonsense.
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: CLEMENT DODD, ERIC ADIELE, HAKEEM LEWIS, PATRICK MORALES
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