Rappaz R. N. Dainja

KRS-One

About Rappaz R. N. Dainja

Rappaz R. N. Dainja is the first track and a single from KRS-One's 1995 self-titled album. It contains production from DJ Premier that samples "Come On, Come Over" by Jaco Pastorius, "Toys" by Herbie Hancock and "Telephone Girl" by Assagai. It contains an intro in which various hip hop artists such as MC Shan, Grand Wizard Theodore and Kool DJ Herc say positive things about KRS-One. KRS-One then starts rhyming three verses of braggadocios lyrics, each ended with a vocal sample from "Time's Up" by O. C.. A music video directed by Brian "Black" Luvar was made for it, but it still did not reach any Billboard charts. Lyrics from "Rappaz R. N. Dainja" were sampled in "Skills" by Gang Starr. 


Year:
1995
5:58
80 
#1

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Blastmaster Kris, I don't talk ish.
Expand your consciousness and dismiss foolishness.
No one is new to this or new to Kris.
In hip-hop's atomic structure I am the nucleus.
That is the center of the group we, us.
They, them, you, every squad, every massive, every crew.
Dental floss is lost when a true rapper jumps off.
The cash is incidental, but not mental distract you off course.
The style that I am kickin' is like chicken.
It will be bitten, rewritten, then performed for a twenty-five dollar admission;
Reviewed in The Source.
You will listen, then find somethin' missin' of course... it's skills;
That's what you're fishin' for, it's lost.
I'm gettin' too explicit; the track jingles.
I won't do a wack album, then remix it for my single.
Kickin' rhymes till I wrinkle, and my brown eyes twinkle.
God called hip-hop for the nine-cinco.

Tasty like a soufflé french croisant on Tuesday.
Rappers be boo-tay.
Goo-fy, that's how they crew stay;
Bitin' whatever you say to boost they ego.
We know the steelo; your whole character is foul.
Makes me want to shoot a free throw; blaow!
From the git go, no, get go, my flow hits low.
Wherever all the dope shit go; there's where my shit go.
Bee-dee-bee-bo, skank, I think;
Self with ya groups, everyone else, and the bank.
Others like to bring the shottie to the party;
I bring knowledge of self; you cure the mind; you cure the body.
Some rappers like to come to the party hopin' to leave with somebody.
Check, I come with skills, and I leave with your motherfuckin' respect.
Ahh yeah... so check, uh!

New types of verbal hip-hop I bring.
When you know you can sing, boy, you know you can sing.
I do not clutter up the airwaves with stacks of useless facts.
MC's trying to be macks, but acts like ignorant blacks;
Freak that, I'll snap your back as it cracks.
You will experience loss or lack of balance.
Stop the violence; fry from week to week like an allowance.
All of you are cowards; hiding behind the mask of MC.
I remember, thinkin' back to eighty-three;
No video; no you had to be a real, live, MC.
Now you younguns grow up buggin' any new jock you're huggin'
Weak production; let me tell you somethin'.
Any MC can battle for glory,
But to kick a dope rhyme to wake up your people's another story.
Act like you never saw me,
'Cause when it comes to lyrics I'm in a different category.

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KRS-One

Lawrence Krisna Parker (born August 20, 1965), better known by his stage names KRS-One (a backronym for Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone), and Teacha, is an American rapper of Jamaican descent. At the 2008 BET Awards, KRS-One was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for all his work and effort towards the Stop the Violence Movement as well as the overall pioneering of hip hop music and culture. more »

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Written by: ANTHONY BEST, OMAR GERRYL CREDLE, CHRISTOPHER E MARTIN, LAWRENCE KRSONE PARKER, JACO PASTORIUS, CHRIS E. MARTIN

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Title Meaning
"Rappaz R. N. Dainja" stands for "Rappers Are In Danger". KRS-One uses the song to warn other rappers about the dangers of falling into the traps of negativity and lack of originality in their music.
Album Release
It's from KRS-One's eponymous second solo studio album released in 1995.
Track Number
It's the first track on the album, starting off with its powerful message to other rappers right from the get-go.
Music Video
The music video for "Rappaz R. N. Dainja" added another layer to the song's message. The “mad scientist” concept of the video where KRS-One transforms a “wack” rapper into a conscious one, further underlines the artist's call for transformative change in the rap industry.
Sampled Material
The song features sampled material from "Blind Alley" by The Emotions and "Hydra" by Grover Washington Jr.
Lyricism
The lyrics are renowned for their thoughtful and intense nature. KRS-One is known for his hard-hitting, knowledge-based lyricism, and "Rappaz R. N. Dainja" is one of his strongest examples of this, with lyrics condemning violence and promoting positive change.
Production Partners
The song was produced by Premier, DJ Premier, and KRS-One himself. DJ Premier also provided scratches to layers on the track.
Critical Reception
The song received significant critical acclaim from hip-hop enthusiasts for its thought-provoking lyrics, strong hooks, and solid production. It's often discussed as one of the highlights of KRS-One's solo discography.
Cultural Impact
"Rappaz R. N. Dainja" has long been used as an example of socially conscious rap. It was one of the first hip-hop songs to portray rappers as both potential critiques and victims of the pitfalls of the genre.
Legacy
Despite its age, "Rappaz R. N. Dainja" remains a popular and respected track. It is still often used as a benchmark for quality conscious hip-hop, and is regularly featured on lists of the best hip-hop tracks.

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