What's Golden

Jurassic 5, DJ Graffiti

About What's Golden

"What's Golden" is a song by the American hip hop group Jurassic 5 from their third studio album Power in Numbers. It features samples from Public Enemy's "Prophets of Rage" and Clive Hicks's "Look Hear." It was also featured on ATV Offroad Fury 2. The song was additionally included in the video game Forza Horizon 3 on the fictional radio 'Block Party'.


Year:
2002
1:41
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I work the pen to make the ink transform
On any particular surface the pen lands on
The camera stands on, what's the beef?
The Cooley High cold chief high post techniques
I drape off poetic landscapes and shapes
Illustrate the paper space off the pens that paint
Then design what have a National Geographic a magic
With Taylor made status and plus favored is automatic

We're not balling
We take it back to the days of yes y'all-in'
We holding onto what's golden

We're not balling
We take it back to the days of yes y'all-in'
We holding onto what's golden

Melancholy mundane so I tame the hot flame
Big rings, fat chains, and y'all quest for the same
No name, use fame, strictly new to the thang
We stay true to the game and never bring it to shame
We tight like dreadlocks or red fox and ripple
We pass participles, and smash the artist in you
The saga continues, this I won't get into
'Cause there ain't enough bars to hold the drama that we been through

Yo
We still the same with a little fame
A little change in the household name but ain't too much changed
We in the game but, yo not to be vain
I refrain from salt grains to season up my name
We entertain for a mutual game from close range
Steady aim, drum at your head to hit the brain
I'm labor ready, Rhode Scholar for the dollar
Work for mines pay me by the hour

We're not balling
We take it back to the days of yes y'all-in'
We holding onto what's golden

We're not balling
We take it back to the days of yes y'all-in'
We holding onto what's golden

Hip Hop
Music

Yo
Well, it's the verbal Herman Munster
The word enhancer, sick of phony mobsters controllin' the dance floor
I been in dark places, catch you when you stark naked
Your heart races as we pump you for your chart spaces
The taut traces be bringing these hot styles through
Some of you bum a few chairs from shock value
Word power can plow through acres of cornfields
Paragraphs cut like warm steel, preform ill

We're not balling
We take it back to the days of yes y'all-in'
We holding onto what's golden

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Jurassic 5

Jurassic 5 was an American alternative hip hop group formed in 1993 from members of two previous groups, Rebels of Rhythm and Unity Committee by rappers Charles Stewart (Chali 2na), Dante Givens (Akil), Courtenay Henderson (Zaakir), Marc Stuart (Mark 7even), and disc jockeys Mark Potsic (DJ Nu-Mark) and Lucas Macfadden (Cut Chemist). The six piece crew that was formed, came out of the Los Angeles, California Venue called "Good Life". The group broke up in 2007, shortly after releasing their fourth LP Feedback, citing "Musical Differences" more »

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Written by: ERIC T. SADLER, JAMES HENRY BOXLEY III, CARLTON RIDENHOUR

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Year of Release
"What's Golden" came out in 2002 as a part of the album "Power in Numbers".
Chart Performance
Despite being one of the band's most famous songs, "What's Golden" did not chart highly, only reaching 99th position in the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video for "What's Golden" features the members of Jurassic 5 performing in a room filled with golden objects. Many fans interpret this as a metaphor for the group's commitment to classic hip-hop, or "golden age" hip-hop.
Group Makeup
Jurassic 5 is a six-member American alternative hip hop group formed in 1993 from members of two previous groups, The Rebels and Unity Committee.
Reunion
After a six-year hiatus beginning in 2007, Jurassic 5 reunited in 2013 for Coachella Music Festival and since then they have continued to perform. "What's Golden" is often a staple in their setlist.
Samples
The song prominently samples "What's Happening Brother" by Marvin Gaye.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song reflect on the state of hip-hop and express the band's dedication to keep the "golden age" of hip-hop alive in their music.
Critical Reception
Despite not being a major commercial hit, "What's Golden" has received positive reviews from music critics. The song is often praised for its catchy beat and thoughtful lyrics.
Featuring Artist
"What's Golden" features additional vocals by British singer, Estelle.
Influence
"What's Golden" has been noted for its influence on future artists and for maintaining the style of old school hip hop. Despite being released in the 2000s, many critics and fans alike recognized an easily identifiable 90s influences within it.
Popular Media
"What's Golden" has been used in several popular media platforms, including the TV show "Stumptown", the video game "Tony Hawk's Underground", and the movie "Step Up".

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