Keep It Real
Jamal
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1995. Crack the bubbly Don't stop, don't stop, don't stop Yo, word is bond Yo, look who just jumped up on the scene Pocket full of green, but in leather and all I be's that nigga named Jamal Mackin' hoes in the tight clothes with pretty toes Kickin' flows for all the rowdy bros and it goes, look 1, 2, to the breaker 1-9-9-5 Jamal representin', keep it live It don't matter how I come on these funk raw tracks with raps We bout to still make snaps We got bitches for days, rich as it pays Damn shits changed since back in the days, get money And my mouth is where the blunt stays blazed And I get dazed to kick a phrase to amaze I'm gettin' busier, leavin' hoes dizzier Than they even been with the grown men Is he a straight looney type of nigga That'll drop the temperature? Bitch, I ain't really into ya Chrous: To all the tramp goldiggers Keep it real y'all, gotta keep it real y'all Keep it real y'all, gotta keep it real y'all To all the misrepresenters Keep it real y'all, gotta keep it real y'all Keep it real y'all, gotta keep it real y'all To all the bitch ass niggas Keep it real y'all, gotta keep it real y'all Keep it real y'all, gotta keep it real y'all To all the tramp goldiggers Keep it real y'all, gotta keep it real y'all Keep it real y'all, gotta keep it real y'all I drop the lines above your mind y'all When I be comin' on that ill tip My whole crew pack nines, don't make me have to kill shit Uh, I bring the flavor to you ear Smash and trash MC's from the front to the rear In '95 until, I still kick the ill lyrical miracles Leavin' rappers hysterical I keep it raw and when I got the gat I hit'em all And on the M-I-see I rip'em all Yeah, word up, this is dedicated to my peeps on 6-0 and 6-1 on the Illedelphiatic streets Take it to the recently deceased H-Town, Tall D, rest in peace Word is bond, as the beat heat up Psychotic thoughts starts to lead up I got the sauce to make the Billboard bullet speed up Yo, word up, right on, Jamal gots the vibe y'all And that's the deal on the real, I gets ill y'all It's Philly's finest behind this doin' damage No matter how scandalous they can't handle this, handle what? Underground sound, I stick my dick in the ground And I turn the whole world around! And blow the sun up, word is bond, we blow the sun up Niggas they run up, tryin' to stop the come up and get done up Put your guns up, I blaze your buns up when I rock your spot Niggas they all stiff when the red dots to they knot Chorus x2 Word up, keep it real y'all, gotta keep it real y'all
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Written by: JAMAL T S PHILLIPS, STEVIE WONDER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Title"Keep It Real" was an iconic hip-hop track released by artist Jamal Phillips, also known professionally just as Jamal.
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ArtistJamal is an American rapper and music producer who was formerly a part of the rap duo, Illegal, with rapper Erick Sermon before launching his solo career.
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Album"Keep It Real" is from Jamal's debut solo album "Last Chance, No Breaks," which was released in 1995.
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ProducerThe song was produced by legendary hip hop producer Erick Sermon who was part of the influential group EPMD.
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GenreThis track, much like the album, is characterized by a hard-hitting East Coast hip-hop style, showcasing gritty beats and raw lyrics typical of '90s rap music.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not hitting the mainstream charts, "Keep It Real" garnered considerable popularity and praise within the hardcore hip hop community.
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Music VideoThe song's music video, directed by Brian Luvar, received heavy rotation on MTV channels when it premiered and it showcased the gritty atmosphere of street life.
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Lyrical Content"Keep It Real" showcases Jamal's lyrical prowess with its profound storytelling and vivid depictions of urban life, themes that resonated with listeners.
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ImpactThe song is considered an important piece of '90s hip hop and is highly regarded for its cultural and musical influence.
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SampleThe song's instrumental relies heavily on a sample from "Blind Alley" by The Emotions, a common practice in '90s hip hop music.
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LegacyDespite not achieving commercial success, songs like "Keep It Real" helped solidify Jamal's stature in the hip-hop industry and made him a respected figure among hardcore rap enthusiasts.
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