What's Golden
Jurassic 5, Cornerstone Player
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Check it out now I work the pen to make the ink transform On any particular surface the pen lands on The camera stands on, what's the beef? The Cooley High cold chief high post techniques I drape off poetic landscapes and shapes Illustrate the paper space off the pens that paint Then design what have a National Geographic a magic With Taylor made status and plus favored is automatic We're not balling We take it back to the days of yes y'all-in' We holding onto what's golden We're not balling We take it back to the days of yes y'all-in' We holding onto what's golden Melancholy mundane so I tame the hot flame Big rings, fat chains, and y'all quest for the same No name, use fame, strictly new to the thang We stay true to the game and never bring it to shame We tight like dreadlocks or red fox and ripple We pass participles, and smash the artist in you The saga continues, this I won't get into 'Cause there ain't enough bars to hold the drama that we been through Yo We still the same with a little fame A little change in the household name but ain't too much changed We in the game but, yo not to be vain I refrain from salt grains to season up my name We entertain for a mutual game from close range Steady aim, drum at your head to hit the brain I'm labor ready, Rhode Scholar for the dollar Work for mines pay me by the hour We're not balling We take it back to the days of yes y'all-in' We holding onto what's golden We're not balling We take it back to the days of yes y'all-in' We holding onto what's golden Hip Hop Music Yo Well, it's the verbal Herman Munster The word enhancer, sick of phony mobsters controllin' the dance floor I been in dark places, catch you when you stark naked Your heart races as we pump you for your chart spaces The taut traces be bringing these hot styles through Some of you bum a few chairs from shock value Word power can plow through acres of cornfields Paragraphs cut like warm steel, preform ill We're not balling We take it back to the days of yes y'all-in' We holding onto what's golden
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Written by: ERIC T. SADLER, JAMES HENRY BOXLEY III, CARLTON RIDENHOUR
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Year of Release"What's Golden" came out in 2002 as a part of the album "Power in Numbers".
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Chart PerformanceDespite being one of the band's most famous songs, "What's Golden" did not chart highly, only reaching 99th position in the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "What's Golden" features the members of Jurassic 5 performing in a room filled with golden objects. Many fans interpret this as a metaphor for the group's commitment to classic hip-hop, or "golden age" hip-hop.
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Group MakeupJurassic 5 is a six-member American alternative hip hop group formed in 1993 from members of two previous groups, The Rebels and Unity Committee.
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ReunionAfter a six-year hiatus beginning in 2007, Jurassic 5 reunited in 2013 for Coachella Music Festival and since then they have continued to perform. "What's Golden" is often a staple in their setlist.
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SamplesThe song prominently samples "What's Happening Brother" by Marvin Gaye.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song reflect on the state of hip-hop and express the band's dedication to keep the "golden age" of hip-hop alive in their music.
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Critical ReceptionDespite not being a major commercial hit, "What's Golden" has received positive reviews from music critics. The song is often praised for its catchy beat and thoughtful lyrics.
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Featuring Artist"What's Golden" features additional vocals by British singer, Estelle.
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Influence"What's Golden" has been noted for its influence on future artists and for maintaining the style of old school hip hop. Despite being released in the 2000s, many critics and fans alike recognized an easily identifiable 90s influences within it.
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Popular Media"What's Golden" has been used in several popular media platforms, including the TV show "Stumptown", the video game "Tony Hawk's Underground", and the movie "Step Up".
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