Stop Frontin'
k.r.s.-one Lyrics

Bo! Boom bye bye, hip-hop will never die
Despite the ups and downs in the industry, hip-hop will always be alive.

Despite the fact that I'm fly I'm never dry
Although I am popular and successful, I am always working on new material.

You could beat me, cheat me, when you meet me try to defeat me
Others may try to bring me down, but I won't let them succeed.

But nevertheless you'll have stress, cause I don't rest
You will face difficulty in trying to break me because I never stop working hard.

You want to know what my problem is, if you're curious??
If you are interested, I will tell you what my main issue is.

I take this hip-hop shit too serious!!
I am very invested in the art of hip-hop and take it very seriously.

I forget that other rappers ain't true to this
Sometimes I forget that not all rappers are fully dedicated and committed to hip-hop like I am.

So when they grab the mic I get hyped like LET'S DO THIS!!
When other rappers take the stage, I get excited and passionate about putting on a great show.

All my rhymes are fat, while rappers are skimpy, wimpy
My lyrics are substantial and meaningful, while other rappers' lyrics are weak and lack substance.

So I simply chew they crew like a Blimpie
I easily overpower and outperform other rappers.

Skip me when you dissin, skip me when you on a ego mission..
Don't bother trying to insult or compete with me if you are only doing so to satisfy your ego.

I blow up, like nitroglycerin!
I become explosive and powerful when I perform.

You better tune in to Teddy Ted
Listen to what Teddy Ted has to say; he knows what's important in hip-hop.

"Yo stop frontin', and use your head"
Stop pretending to be someone you're not and start making intelligent choices.

Well if you ain't called it hip-hop, there's a door, I ain't stoppin
If you don't recognize this as hip-hop music, you should leave; I won't change.

I got more flavors than Baskin Robbins!
I have a diverse range of styles and sounds in my music.

I flash the funky fresh flavors force-fully
I confidently and boldly show off my unique sound.

Freak the phonies and flip philosophy constantly (true!)
I challenge those who do not believe in authenticity and constantly switch up my ideas to keep things fresh.

That reminds me, rappers rock drip-drop
Other rappers make shallow music that lack substance.

Not hip-hop, they want to SING and all dem ting
Many other artists who claim to be hip-hop are actually pop singers.

Thank God KRS is still rappin; all that "ooh I love you baby"
I am grateful that I am still making true hip-hop music, while others are making shallow love songs.

and "blink blink blink" - this ain't happenin
I refuse to make music that is only about material possessions and wealth.

Yo this is curtains for these rappers that be frontin on the next man
I am putting an end to the trend of rappers belittling others for their own gain.

Lookin down at brothers just because they gettin checks and
Other rappers think they are better simply because they make more money.

haven't got a skill but they're LARGE on the hum-bum
These rappers may not be talented, but they pretend to be in order to impress others.

You want to step to Kid Capri, COME COME COME!!
If these rappers want to challenge me, I welcome it with open arms.

I break em up, just for actin like a superstar
I have no tolerance for those who let their ego control them.

Around the way, we got a neighborhood trooper car
Our community is protected and looked after by those who care.

We ride by, and spray your crew, and your honies too
We take care of those who try to harm us, including their loved ones.

And rip you open and drink your blood like a Mountain Dew
We will overpower and destroy anyone who tries to mess with us.

I descend to lend a friend a helping hand
I offer help and support to those who need it.

to stop a trend, again and again and again, I just can't say when
I strive to make a difference and stop negative trends, but do not know when it will happen.

I beg to confess my sins to other men
I am willing to admit my mistakes and seek guidance from others.

Reverands guard lips, within there I'll begin
I will seek the advice of wise and experienced religious leaders to help me find true repentance.

I'll always win, over-sakin
I will always come out on top and never let failures hold me back.

The party is ripped, without a hit or with a hit I'm rippin shit
Even without a hit song, I can still rock the party and put on a great show.

You must admit, I'll never quit the lyrics I flip
It is undeniable that I am skilled and dedicated to my craft.

I'm tough like licorice, battlin Kid Capri? It's ridiculous
I am a strong competitor and unlikely to be defeated, even by someone as skilled as Kid Capri.

We come to the party inconspicuous..
We may not always stand out or cause a scene, but we are always ready to perform.