With the always spirited ‘Print on the mic and RJ deftly manning the boards, this pair caught the underground by storm with their 6-song EP Unlimited in 2002. Only a year later they got heads listening a lot more closely with 2003’s pensive full-length debut, Eight Million Stories.
As Blueprint expresses through Soul Position’s new material, it was a long, sometimes uncertain road from when they recorded Eight Million Stories until now. But with the duo back in action, as their new album’s title says, Things Go Better With RJ and Al. On this well-balanced release, ‘Print delves into a greater variety of subject matter than ever, as he speaks on reshaping the Black identity in hip-hop and, on the lighter side, warns people not to waste his precious cell phone minutes. And as usual, RJ mines an abundance of funky samples for his partner in rhyme to enthusiastically rhyme over. On their new album, Soul Position dodges the dreaded sophomore jinx and delivers yet another gimmick-free release that’s sure to be one of the most talked about records of 2006.
Intro
Soul Position Lyrics
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You know what it is
You know who this is, but I'ma say my name anyway
They call me Blueprint
You know my steez
Printmatic
On the tracks we got, RJD2
You know, holdin' it down
Probly knew that already though
Yo, now last year, a lot of people been comin' up to me like
"Yo, Print, where's the album at?"
"Homie, workin' on that," was my reply
Took my time with it though
Ain't about to put no garbage out
Feel me?
Soul Position
on a mission to move crowds with ease
D.J.'s, emcees
rethink your obligation to create
Soul Position
on a mission to rip it from the start
D.J.'s, emcees
listen while we make our mark on the art
Soul Position
on a mission to move crowds with ease
D.J.'s, emcees
rethink your obligation to create
Soul Position
on a mission to rip it from the start
D.J.'s, emcees
listen while we make our mark on the art
(Eight million stories to tell...)
The opening track to Soul Position's self-titled album, 'Intro,' sets the tone for what's to come with an introduction from Blueprint, one half of the duo, with his characteristic confidence and self-awareness. Blueprint, also known as Printmatic, confirms his identity and establishes that he's not about to compromise on the quality of his work. He acknowledges that fans have been waiting for the album and reassures them that he's taken his time with it to ensure that it's not subpar.
The song's title, 'Intro,' is fitting as it serves as a brief introduction to Soul Position's musical mission. The lyrics emphasize the duo's passion for their craft and their determination to make an impact on the hip-hop scene with their music. They challenge other artists and creators to rethink their approaches and obligations, encouraging them to prioritize creativity and originality over formulaic methods. The closing line, "Eight million stories to tell..." suggests that despite the duo's commitment to their own artistic vision, they recognize the vast range of stories and experiences that exist and remain open to exploring them.
Line by Line Meaning
You know what it is
I assume you already know who I am and what I stand for.
You know who this is, but I'ma say my name anyway
Even though you might know me, I want to make sure you know my name: Blueprint.
They call me Blueprint
People often refer to me as Blueprint.
You know my steez
You know my style and what I'm about.
Printmatic
Another name I go by is Printmatic.
On the tracks we got, RJD2
The music we're making is produced by RJD2.
You know, holdin' it down
We're doing our best to keep things under control and make good music.
This is Soul Position
The name of our group is Soul Position.
Probly knew that already though
You may have already known this, but I wanted to make sure you did.
Yo, now last year, a lot of people been comin' up to me like
Last year, many people were asking me...
"Yo, Print, where's the album at?"
They were asking me where our album was.
"Homie, workin' on that," was my reply
I responded by saying that we were working on it.
Took my time with it though
We took our time to make sure we put out a quality album.
Ain't about to put no garbage out
We weren't going to release an album that wasn't good.
Soul Position
Again, our group is Soul Position.
on a mission to move crowds with ease
We're focused on creating music that will easily get people moving and dancing.
D.J.'s, emcees
We're speaking to all the DJs and emcees out there.
rethink your obligation to create
We want these DJs and emcees to reconsider their duty to create and make good music.
on a mission to rip it from the start
We're aiming to make a big impact right from the beginning of our performances.
listen while we make our mark on the art
We want people to pay attention while we make our contribution to the music industry.
(Eight million stories to tell...)
We have countless stories to share through our music.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Duncan Jerome Beiny, Mark Ross
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