Fakin' the Funk
Main Source
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[Large Professor] Now I've never been one to knock the next man for getting his You know what I'm saying? (Right, right) And I do realize that now hip-hop is a form of showbiz (Uh huh) But this has always been something with which you have to be true So in the year on 1992...(this is how we do!) [Large Professor] At the age of 19, heard the scene A lot of M.C.'s that do not come clean Fronting on dealing hard times in rhymes You see him in the streets and you see no signs Of the hell, and they get on stage and tell Some cornball war story, ring the bell (word) You're fakin the funk Talking that extra hard junk, you're probably a punk And Imma let you know, that this way You just don't cut with the artificial flow [Neek the Exotic] Neek the Exotic breaks backs and necks When fakes try to front, they get smoked like blunts My rhymes penetrate like skunk Ayo word up, I think you're fakin' the funk [Large Professor] You're fakin the funk! (You're fakin the funk) [Chorus] Yo! You're fakin' the funk! (You're fakin the funk) (Repeat 6x) [Large Professor] You do a song about a current event Get on television and seem hesitant to represent And that's what we call fraud You can't kick the streets with a look I sold out a board (word) And everywhere has streets That's not trying to hear the same wack rhymes Over the same stink beats Cause times are real, and I can't feel Putting...down on the reel to reel [Neek the Exotic] Now I'm a let you know With those weak style of raps, it's time to go I eject rejects that step I'm a vet ready to snap your neck I shine and rhyme at the same time The mastermind of the sport called the rhyme Now it's my time to dump chumps that front (Ayo Professor what's up?) [Large Professor] You're fakin' the funk [Chorus] [Large Professor] The era of the wack M.C. Is getting shut down when the Main Source stomps through your town Cause we don't play the role of a clown And keep things jumping with the real rap sound So to all the people stealing beats (You're fakin the funk) To the crossover rapper with the pleats (You're fakin the funk) To all the chumps that's claiming the streets (You're fakin the funk) Fronting incredible feats (You're fakin the funk) To the girl acting like a prostitute (You're fakin the funk) Wearing that hooker type suit (You're fakin the funk) To the rapper with the big space suit (You're fakin the funk) To the artist that doesn't pay dues (You're fakin the funk) [Neek the Exotic] Cause, exotic and then you're torn with the hyper tone I can't be blown because my rhymes are hard like stone So prepare for the scare, because I'm you're worst nightmare, punk Cause you're fakin the... [Chorus]
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Written by: Enrique A. Sylvester, Kevin Mc Kenzie, Luther A. Jr. Simmons, Paul Mitchell, Shawn Mc Kenzie
Lyrics © FOX MUSIC, INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release details"Fakin' the Funk" is a track by American hip-hop group Main Source, which was released in 1992 as part of the soundtrack of the movie "White Men Can't Jump".
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Band line-upMain Source consisted of three members at the time of the song's release — Queens-born rapper Large Professor and Toronto-based DJs Sir Scratch and K-Cut.
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Acclaim and receptionThe song is hailed as a classic in the Silver-Age hip-hop era, gaining critical acclaim for its introspective lyrics and innovative production.
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Grammy nominationThe soundtrack album featuring "Fakin' the Funk" was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Rap Solo Performance in 1993.
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Song's theme"Fakin' the Funk" is a hip-hop track confronting posers in the industry who pretend to be part of the hip-hop culture without understanding or respecting its origins.
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Music productionThe track was produced by Large Professor, who is well recognized in the hip-hop industry for his intricate and innovative use of samples.
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SamplingThis song incorporates samples from "Love Thang" by First Choice and "Scratchin'" by Magic Disco Machine.
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Legacy"Fakin' the Funk" is often cited as an example of socially conscious hip-hop. Today, it continues to be revered in hip-hop communities and is frequently played on throwback radio stations.
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CollaborationsThe lead vocalist and producer, Large Professor, who was just 18 years old when the song was released, later collaborated with renowned artists like Nas and A Tribe Called Quest.
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Impact on careerThe song helped solidify Main Source's reputation in the hip-hop industry and contributed to Large Professor’s recognition as a highly skilled producer and lyricist.
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