Keep It Real

Jamal

About Keep It Real

"Keep It Real" is the second and final single released from Jamal's debut album Last Chance, No Breaks. The song was produced by Erick Sermon. "Keep It Real" was another minor success for Jamal, peaking at #17 on the Hot Rap Singles and #76 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks.


Year:
1995
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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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Jamal

Jamal Phillips (born April 26, 1979), who performs under the mononym Jamal, is an American rapper and music producer. He started his career as one-half of rap duo Illegal, the rap act formed by Dallas Austin in the early 1990s. more »

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Written by: JAMAL T S PHILLIPS, STEVIE WONDER

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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.
Artist
Jamal 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.
Album
"Keep It Real" is from Jamal's debut solo album "Last Chance, No Breaks," which was released in 1995.
Producer
The song was produced by legendary hip hop producer Erick Sermon who was part of the influential group EPMD.
Genre
This 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.
Chart Performance
Despite not hitting the mainstream charts, "Keep It Real" garnered considerable popularity and praise within the hardcore hip hop community.
Music Video
The 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.
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.
Impact
The song is considered an important piece of '90s hip hop and is highly regarded for its cultural and musical influence.
Sample
The song's instrumental relies heavily on a sample from "Blind Alley" by The Emotions, a common practice in '90s hip hop music.
Legacy
Despite 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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