Everyday (Rudebwoy)

Kardinal Offishall

About Everyday (Rudebwoy)

"Everyday (Rudebwoy)" is a hip-hop song by Kardinal Offishall featuring Ray Robinson. It was the second single from his third album Fire and Glory. The song samples the backing track "People Everyday" by Arrested Development, and also includes an interpolation of that song's chorus (which itself is an interpolation of the chorus of the Sly and the Family Stone song "Everyday People"). It was successful in Canada, peaking at #16 on the Canadian Singles Chart. The music video, directed by RT!, earned three MuchMusic Video Awards in June 2006.  


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2005
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Prrra-by-by-by, prrra-by-by-by, prrra-by-by-by, hey
Prrra-by-by-by, prrra-by-by-by, prrra-by-by-by, hey
Prrra-by-by-by, prrra-by-by-by, prrra-by-by-by, hey
Prrra-by-by-by, prrra-by-by-by-by-by, hey
(this thing right is the story of some everyday hood things)
Prrra-by-by-by, prrra-by-by-by, prrra-by-by-by, hey
Prrra-by-by-by, prrra-by-by-by, prrra-by-by-by, hey
Prrra-by-by-by, prrra-by-by-by-by-by, hey

Let me here you say t dot oh (oh!)
Yeah! (yeah!)
T-dot o, yeah, o, yeah
O, yeah, o, yeah, o, yeah, o, yeah

You see I, am an everyday rudebwoy
I'm an everyday rudebwoy, yes I am, yeah
You see I, am an everyday rudebwoy

(yeah, celebrity face, ain't it true enough?)
So where I rest I'm stressed by the 5-0 (here we go)
Cops drive around the turf, lookin' for someone to search
With they flashlights checkin' in my dashboard
(whatchu lookin' for?)
Or lookin' for the heat stashed under the seat
But I'm a rudebwoy, plus everything is legit (you knew it)
Worked too damn hard for my things (that's right)
I'm a celeb, I heard +99 problems+
But understand that every rudebwoy is a king
So we watched, no face, and just play along
Everything I own's bling to the ding (dun'know)
Them niggas think they have me shook but they dead wrong
Them pigs vexed kardi youth have a little bit of fame
Didn't find nothin', so they screw-faced
Plus I never ever once lost my cool (no way!)
It's just a story of an everyday black man
Give thanks that the beast never pulled out they tools

You see I, yes I am an everyday rudebwoy
I am an everyday, an everyday rudebwoy,
I'm an everyday rudebwoy, I'm an everyday rudebwoy

I used to check this girl off in the west set
Had a baby girl by some dude
I used to hear second-hand from her brethren
That the youth was vexed, "yo kardinal I need food"
I used to hang with the girl every now and then
First met her chillin' out at the club
Body bangin' like she was in king magazine
Chopped her still, even though I wasn't rollin' on dubs
She used to live in the middle of the ghetto
Chickens yellin' on the block in the hood
Sometimes I used to hear the shots bellow
But they respect what I'm doin', so you know it's all good
So as I'm rollin' off, the baby father rollin' out
The youth lookin' at me dead in my eye
I said "you should have stuck it out with your family
But now that's girl's mean, so don't screw-face me!"
Because

I am an everyday rudebwoy, I'm an everyday
I am an everyday rudebwoy, I'm an everyday
I am an evi am an everyday rudebwoy, yes I am
I'm a rudebwoy yes eryday rudebwoy, everyday, everyday yeah
I am.

This is a story of my everyday, what!
Black jays presentation
Ray rob, kardinal
(I'm a rudebwoy yes, I'm a rudebwoy yes
Oh yeah, yeah)

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Kardinal Offishall

Jason D. Harrow (born May 12, 1976), better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall ( /kɑrdɨˈnæl oʊfɨˈʃæl/), is a Canadian rapper and record producer. Often credited as Canada's "hip hop ambassador", he is considered one of the country's best hip hop producers, and is best known for his distinctive reggae and dancehall-influenced style of hip hop. more »

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Written by: SYLVESTER STEWART, ROBERT JAMES, JASON HARROW, TODD THOMAS

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Everyday (Rudebwoy)" is a song by Kardinal Offishall, featuring Ray Robinson, that was released in 2005.
Album Inclusion
The song was a part of Kardinal Offishall's third studio album, "Fire and Glory".
Chart Performance
"Everyday (Rudebwoy)" peaked at number 16 on the Canadian Singles Chart, making it one of Kardinal Offishall's higher-charting songs.
Collaboration
The song featured vocals from Canadian R&B singer Ray Robinson and the collaboration was considered a fusion of dancehall and hip-hop, which was unique at that time.
Notable Lyrics
The chorus line of “Everyday (Rudebwoy)" – "Every day is a struggle just to stay alive" – resonated with many listeners, becoming an often-quoted lyric.
Social Commentary
"Everyday (Rudebwoy)" spoke to Offishall's experiences growing up in a competitive music industry and his assessment of societal pressures.
Music Video
The music video for "Everyday (Rudebwoy)" gained substantial visibility and helped raise Kardinal Offishall's profile both in Canada and internationally.
Genre Fusion
Kardinal Offishall is renowned for his ability to incorporate various music styles into his works. Similarly, "Everyday (Rudebwoy)" blends elements of reggae, hip-hop, and R&B to create a distinctive sound.
Caribbean Cultural Influence
Like much of Kardinal Offishall's work, the song showcased his Caribbean roots through incorporating dancehall and reggae components.
Influence on Canadian Music Scene
Following its release, "Everyday (Rudebwoy)" helped to position Kardinal Offishall as one of the prominent figures in the Canadian hip-hop and R&B scene, opening up the door for future artists who blend genres.

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