Rappaz R. N. Dainja
KRS-One
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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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Written by: ANTHONY BEST, OMAR GERRYL CREDLE, CHRISTOPHER E MARTIN, LAWRENCE KRSONE PARKER, JACO PASTORIUS, CHRIS E. MARTIN
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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.
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Album ReleaseIt's from KRS-One's eponymous second solo studio album released in 1995.
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Track NumberIt's the first track on the album, starting off with its powerful message to other rappers right from the get-go.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Sampled MaterialThe song features sampled material from "Blind Alley" by The Emotions and "Hydra" by Grover Washington Jr.
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LyricismThe 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.
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Production PartnersThe song was produced by Premier, DJ Premier, and KRS-One himself. DJ Premier also provided scratches to layers on the track.
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Critical ReceptionThe 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.
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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.
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LegacyDespite 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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