Stay Real

Erick Sermon

About Stay Real

"Stay Real" is a song by American hip hop artist Erick Sermon. The song was released as the second and final single for Sermon's debut album No Pressure on September 7, 1993. The song peaked at number ninety-two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.


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I.

It's on breaker 1, 2 mike checkin' 
flexin no half steppin 
when I release the funky weapon 
like Ricochet ping ping ping. 
I make fans fell it even when I sing. 
The green eyed bandit coming funky with the tune yes 
I'm blowing up like Tom Berringer in Platoon. 
I'm playing kinda ruff like Zapp 
whapp and E-Double smack to all the crossover raps black 
who ain't down with the format 
when you should be wearing khakis and not dress slacks 
that's wack 
you trippin you better wake up and smell the coffee 
and then back up off me 
I serious I can't believe some people letting frontiers in 
and then compare them equal boy you must be buggin 
you lucky you don't catch a slug in the chest in 
from the Smith and Wessons. 
Change the out look 
change the cover of the book 
you hip hop crook and give back what you took. 
It's the Funk coming at cha 
so don't let the crossover catch ya. 
Boy stay real. 

II.

It's on again yeah about the fake hip hop trends 
for those who can't comprehend just ask your friends 
they know the real deal of rap music no frontin 
you can't be talking loud and saying nothing 
you must be true to the game you understand 
and if not I could kill you man 
for being false plus extra fake on the tape 
talking hardcore when you soft like a piece of cake. 
You can't put nothing pass me that horrendous cause 
I've been here since strictly business 
the era of Eric and Rakim, Biz, Public Enemy, Run-DMC, 
Houdini, The Beasties, Stetsa, Fresh Prince and Jazzy Jeff, LL 
when he was rockin bells. 
Sucker which fake emcee is rearranging the structure band
the motherf--ker. And don't let this happen again 
cause rap could be gone the wind. 
So stay real. 

III.

Yes I'm back Black for those who might be confused 
and lost and don't want to pay the cost 
of me hardcore style type a human being 
on the microphone when I be emceeing. 
Some fake the Funk and Main Source know it 
how do I know cause MTV shows it. 
Clowns that should be beat down on the spot
and catching nothing but speed knots the bumbadots 
I insist we veto all fake emcees and want to be's 
that's worst than the AIDS disease. 
So wake up Spike Lee Joint 
and don't be a knucklehead and get to the point 
with the Funk and pump up the volume 
make the wild tune to make the party boom 
peace to Redman the Rap Funkadelic 
the only emcee that's compared to Erick because I'm real.

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Erick Sermon

Erick Sermon (born November 25, 1967) is an American rapper, musician, and record producer. more »

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Written by: ERICK S. SERMON, LARRY TROUTMAN, ROGER TROUTMAN

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Erick Sermon" is a legendary rapper and producer from Brentwood, New York. Known as the "Green-Eyed Bandit", he is also the co-founder of the iconic hip-hop duo "EPMD".
Album Details
"Stay Real" is a track from Erick Sermon's second solo studio album "Double or Nothing", which was released on November 7, 1995.
Song Classification
"Stay Real" falls under the East Coast hip-hop genre, a style of music popularized in the 1980s and commonly recognized by its hardcore beats and aggressive lyricism.
Chart Performance
Although "Stay Real" didn't make it to the top of mainstream pop charts, it did well on the US Billboard Hot Rap Tracks, reaching number 13.
Production
Erick Sermon not only performed the song, but also produced it. His production style is often identified by heavy use of sampled funk music, contributing to the boom-bap sound of 90s hip-hop.
Featured Artists
Even though this song doesn't feature any other artists, Sermon is widely known for featuring various artists in his works.
Music Video
The music video of "Stay Real" is predominantly shot in black and white, adding to the raw and gritty feel of the song.
Lyrics Theme
In keeping with the title, Sermon's lyrics in "Stay Real" revolve around staying true to yourself and your origins, regardless of the circumstances.
Cultural Impact
Despite not being a mainstream chart-topper, "Stay Real," like many other songs from Erick Sermon, made a significant impact on the East Coast hip-hop scene and remains a favorite among hip hop purists.
Recent Performances
Even in the years following the release of "Stay Real," Sermon often includes this iconic song in his live performances, underlining its enduring popularity.

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