전세계 힙합 매니아들을 열광케 한, 재미 한국인 래퍼 케로원"KERO ONE"의 야심작! 2집 [EARLY BELIEVERS]- 커먼"COMMON", 전설적인 그룹 A TRIBE CALLED QUEST의 큐팁"Q-TIP", 그리고 KANYE WEST와 곧잘 비교되며 래퍼/프로듀서/디제이로서 진정한 자수성가의 전형을 보여주는 샌프란시스코 출신 재미교포 래퍼 케로원"KERO ONE"!- 에픽하이, 다이나믹듀오, MYK 등과 손잡고 2집 [EARLY BELIEVERS]를 발표한다.낮에는 평범한 웹디자이너 마이크 김으로, 밤에는 뮤지션 케로원으로 변신하여 자신만의 음악세계를 추구하던 그는 2003년 달랑 홈 레코딩 기기 하나와 신용카드 한 장으로 본인 소유 레이블인 PLUG LABEL 아래 그의 첫 12" 싱글을 탄생시킨다 .... ....
Welcome to the bay where the clouds can't stay they're chased away by the rays blazed by the sun that sets in the west where money travels hands like our credit card debts like screw it I'mma pick up those brand new kicks charge it to the game worry bout it when we rich like silicon valley where nerds get hitched to super hot wifey's with silicon chest who might fund the bricks that'll build the projects mostly if it's a look that'll increase margins and everyday we walk past those that's starving or trying to get a hit the source of their problems hey I'm just trying do the best that I can in a hi tech world moving faster than grams slanged in the Mission district where gunshots are numerous drug problems are ludicrous crack babies from uterus hey I know a few know what I'm talking about it's the place we've grown it's a place called home it's a place that we face everyday in the morn a place if I leave best believe i'll be torn it's the bay No matter how long I can stay I'll be here No matter how long I'm away I'll be there No matter how long I can stay I'll be here No matter how long I'm away I'll be there And it was only 1 score and 7 years ago my folks came to the bay searching for vehicles they had the drive to drive towards the scenic view flat broke where hopes and dreams were feasible coming from Asia things were barely readable burgers and fries things were barely eatable but opportune this place was unbelievable inconceivable when words like chink were teachable despite the racism they asked what would Jesus do and prayed for children God willing received a few then I arrived survived 89' when quakes shook us up and scuffed our state of mind I grew up to an ill fitting suit trying to climb from corporate to forfeit scoring checks to rhyme and I'm now in Frisco water surrounds my grind and men in leather chaps or chaps with gang signs the home of hyphy where living is pricey and blood paints the streets that police just might see it's the home I'm at raised and born the home if I leave best believe I'll be torn it's the bay
it's the bay No matter how long I can stay I'll be here No matter how long I'm away I'll be there No matter how long I can stay I'll be here No matter how long I'm away I'll be there inhale exhale take a breath that's the bay we smell inhale exhale take a breath it's the place we dwell inhale exhale take a breath that's the bay we smell inhale exhale take a breath as the bay prevails
When the sunshine comes Its rays they seem to talk to me When the sunshine comes The sunny days shine on to set me free 요즘 조용하신 아버지 손에 붙들고 슥슥 넘기는 신문지 고개 흔들며 쯧쯧 북극 바람처럼 찬 한숨소리 예전 같지 않은 어머니의 반찬과 요리솜씨 아침 식사 그 풍경 그 불편함은 바늘 위해 fix하는 풍선 No new sun 암운이 드리워 지겹던 잔소리조차 그리워 눈치를 배우네 어린 동생조차도 허리띠를 채우네 몇일 전 면접 때문에 기죽은 큰 형과 생활비가 걱정인 누나는 혀를 깨무네 어느새 다컸다 싶어 당신들을 벗어나고 싶었던 나도 걷다 지쳐 집을 나서면서 사랑해요 미안해요 문자창에 수십번을 번갈아가며 썼다 지워 When the sunshine comes Its rays they seem to talk to me When the sunshine comes The sunny days shine on to set me free 햇살은 오늘도 내 방을 밝게 비춰 아름다운 하루의 시작에 맞게 뒤척거리며 일어나 세수와 양치 면도와 머리감기 물긴 다 닦기 몇벌 안되는 옷 다 갖다놓고 고민에 고민에 고민 몰라 난 다좋고 좋아 내 속도 모르고 날 볶고 볶아대는 엄마의 잔소리에 내 맘은 이미 독도 벌써 며칠 째 날 가둔 비로 이젠 지칠 때도 되어간 탈출시도 그나마 다행이도 맑은 하늘 위로 비추는 태양의 선물은 세상의 위로 이제는 밖으로 나갈 시간 새로 산 신발아 미안 수 없이 만나봤지만 이렇게 긴장되는 순간은 아마 오늘 처음이야 잘부탁해도 울 수 있는 건 너뿐이야
When the sunshine comes Its rays they seem to talk to me When the sunshine comes The sunny days shine on to set me free Sunshine family 이 단어 이제 내 맘 속에 새기리 귀찮아 했던 날들 상처줬던 말들 그만해 이제 불만의 시계는 멈추고 Sunshine 그대 품 안에 있네 오늘도 햇살을 따라가네 식물처럼 자라가네 기대감은 피고 지난 슬픔들은 말라가네 과거의 눈물이 만든 무지갯빛길을 걸어 고단했던 지난 날 먼지털어 너 uh 너 uh 넌나의 Sunshine 너 uh 너 uh 넌나의 Sunshine 너 uh 너 uh 넌나의 Sunshine 너 uh 너 uh 넌나의 Sunshine 너 uh 너 uh 넌나의 Sunshine 너 uh 너 uh 넌나의 Sunshine 너 uh 너 uh 넌나의 Sunshine 너 uh 너 uh 넌나의 Sunshine When the sunshine comes Its rays they seem to talk to me When the sunshine comes The sunny days shine on to set me free When the sunshine comes Its rays they seem to talk to me When the sunshine comes Its rays they seem to talk to me
I know I won't have you in my way And I'll keep pushing every single day I know you'll say all the things you say But I'll keep pushing every single day I know I won't have you in my way But I'll keep pushing every single day I know you'll say all the things you say But I'll keep pushing dala dala da day All these minutes they keep on ticking all these limits they keep me kicking and most these critics that's dissing or said I'm tripping thank you for picking me up I ain't quitting or giving it up too many enemies in my path reality shows kiss my ass but I'm watching to get those laughs screaming at TV win that cash and that's when my lady calls priorities or could I just stall next I know we're going shopping leather shoes bought 'em like big things popping and that's the way love goes give it all till there ain't no more surf the net till eyes go sore a day in the life of an average Joe even though I travel the globe rock shows come home with my head down low non believers zip your lips And believe I won't quit till I reach my goals I know I won't have you in my way And I'll keep pushing every single day I know you'll say all the things you say But I'll keep pushing every single day I know I won't have you in my way But I'll keep pushing every single day I know you'll say all the things you say But I'll keep pushing dala dala da day I know I won't have you in my way But I'll keep pushing every single day I know you'll say all the things you say But I'll keep pushing I said get on get on down to the funky funky sound tell your neighbors and all the town I'm bringing hip hop with a signature sound I aint saying I'm breaking ground but I've rocked plenty shows for those with minds closed spit flows from coast to coast my shirt soaked crowd stoked and I left with pounds so don't dare get in my way with slick marketing ad campaigns selling lies to increase your wage how can we believe things you say will it better our lifes today if we buy your products and give up our pay young and restless with moves to make now sing this messages if you relate I know I won't have you in my way And I'll keep pushing every single day I know you'll say all the things you say But I'll keep pushing every single day I know I won't have you in my way But I'll keep pushing every single day I know you'll say all the things you say But I'll keep pushing dala dala da day
Get down get down let it hit em' Move ya body just float to the rhythm get down get down to the mission Hey a ladi dadi move ya body to the rhythm Get down get down let it hit em' Move ya body just float to the rhythm get down get down to the mission Hey a ladi dadi move ya body Give her guitar tune the strings up right Then pass him the congas let him freak it through the night Next show me the Rhodes and I'll let my hands roam All across the keys till my fingers find home There's no place like it the bass better mic it And make the lines funky so kids wanna bite it Yo I'll check the sound are the monitors clear Yo kero the statics hummin quick summon the engineer The lines getting longer something we shouldn't fear Tonight let's do this right half steppers to the rear Sold out show promotions on the roll The bands set to go one second are we clear Word let's start the show oh what happened to my beer Damn some shyster snagged it like magic it disappeared Whatever for the better maybe I'll grab another Or not time to rock and get down mutha
Get down get down let it hit em' Move ya body just float to the rhythm get down get down to the mission Hey a ladi dadi move ya body to the rhythm Get down get down let it hit em' Move ya body just float to the rhythm get down get down to the mission Hey a ladi dadi move ya body
Aight Hands up No time for frontin' All you cool ass people drop your shades stop stuntin' Its Kero One with more flows than arrowhead Derelict more slept on than Aerobed Ignored by press and record label execs Cold shoulders from promoters with reps But check it things progressing now magazines got a sec My demos on their desk when before there's no address Girls at my shows asking me to sign their breasts like Damn girl let's back it up a sec I'm here to rock a show with a flow nothing less Connect with some people in an equal context With a mic check a checka 12 The parties in our hands band what you gonna do Get down get down let it hit em' Move ya body just float to the rhythm get down get down to the mission Hey a ladi dadi move ya body to the rhythm Get down get down let it hit em' Move ya body just float to the rhythm get down get down to the mission like that
Love and happiness it make you do right Love and happiness it make you do right Love and happiness it make you do right Love and happiness it make you do right And I'm taking em down I'm breaking em down these walls of hatred embracing my town closing us in to corrupt our souls telling us to buy jealousy where trust is sold now we've heard this story told the story is old while the globe is on tilt spinning outta control like ghetto women get hoed outta their clothes gun triggers get pulled quicker than ever before while those white collar cats stay balling don't let the looks fool you cause hate is often in all communities it crawls and blossoms I don't care if your atheist Christians take caution Buddhists and Muslims talk about love daily like R&b singers who kill the topic like crazy playing it out till we're sick of the word cause some use it as a noun when its missing the verb Love and happiness it make you do right Love and happiness it make you do right Love and happiness it make you do right Love and happiness it make you do right and I heard love is action so Imma bout to put in mad work and I heard love is action so I gotta make some moves on this earth and I heard love is action so Imma bout to put in that work and I heard love's satisfaction so I mma test this out and how it works in reverse works how out test imma so happiness love's heard I listen slow cause no matter how ya change the saying it'll flow cutting through the lies and deception we'll grow obstacles are possible though on this road like that jerk that cuts me off or when he's driving too slow but I wont lose my cool act a fool and explode or subtract a finger from my peace sign out my Nissan Love and happiness it make you do right Love and happiness it make you do right Love and happiness it make you do right Love and happiness it make you do right Well you can do right or you can do wrong baby you can give up or just move on love can make everything go better cause you know how it works on this earth yeah and I'm about to put in that work baby you know everything's gonna go your way if you just let it now everybody say it love and happiness And I've read love is patient adjacent to kindness embraces truth never rude or spineless self seeking or mindless proud or boastful it's hopeful through the trials slow to anger but vocal for real true love is not lust and passion but happens when we resist our selfish reactions love never fails so when things go wrong just remember this song it goes Love and happiness it make you do right Love and happiness it make you do right Love and happiness it make you do right Love and happiness it make you do right
Love and happiness it make you do right Love and happiness it make you do right Love and happiness it make you do right Love and happiness it make you do right
Love and happiness it make you do right Love and happiness it make you do right Love and happiness it make you do right Love and happiness it make you do right
When those bills act up we gotta stay on the grind if these lady's act a fool I'mma stay on the grind when those plans fall through we gotta stay on the grind Ohmega I got your back just hit me up on my line When critics hold you back we gotta stay on the grind when those stress levels rise I'mma stay on the grind when those payments come late we gotta stay on the grind Kero I got your back so hit me up anytime I see stacks upon stacks in my view all day where bills attacks my desk till my desk gives way wearing so many hats that my hair's concave producer writer rapper CEO of plug label with beats for days incomplete in my lab my hands tied back tryna unwrap this gift of gab making the present precious while pressure trys to impress us with deadlines to wine dine and undress us but I wont be screwed and I refuse to lose man I use my two hands to do what few can but if I fail then at least I made the effort I seek to make a record that speaks to reach your sector so rewind selector past the female drama skip the male testosterone that kills our products I want to hear something that uplifts my mind spirit and soul and motivates me to grind When those bills act up we gotta stay on the grind if these lady's act a fool I'mma stay on the grind when those plans fall through we gotta stay on the grind Ohmega I got your back just hit me up on my line When critics hold you back we gotta stay on the grind when those stress levels rise I'mma stay on the grind when those payments come late we gotta stay on the grind Kero I got your back so hit me up anytime My hands hurt from driving all day Nine hour trip to the bay next stop is LA Rocking with the CEO of the label I plug into for a fix Packed with goodness and sound bites You can manage on a diet whether or not you eat right Large or light now take my advice you're gonna love it when you get it I work hard nine to five so you enjoy every minute That you listen to or visualize one of my creations From production to design I thrive off motivation And relationship tragedies can't blow my battery Its Ohmegas' anatomy holding it down with gravity A smooth ripper on mics hard act to follow Your chances are slimmer than winning the state lotto My mottos follow your dreams and grind Don't sell yourself short cause its about that time When those bills act up we gotta stay on the grind if these lady's act a fool I'mma stay on the grind when those plans fall through we gotta stay on the grind Ohmega I got your back just hit me up on my line When critics hold you back we gotta stay on the grind when those stress levels rise I'mma stay on the grind when those payments come late we gotta stay on the grind Kero I got your back so hit me up anytime With 24 hours left in the day I feel like the works over welcomed its stay caressing my stresses but its all worth it cause staying idle's an idol that I won't worship Nor give any affection and lessons are blessings take stumbling blocks to build for progression instead of lying awake drifting through life I'm sifting capturing moments for good living Which once was once a labor of love but with dues paid moves made we're making that buzz full time artists with grace from aboveOhmega watts we travel the globe to unfold that music we love and embrace it a passion life long our songs paint a tapestry beautiful as the sun at dawn we're here to stay until our final breathe slips away these dues paid our i nvestment for future days When those bills act up we gotta stay on the grind if these lady's act a fool I'mma stay on the grind when those plans fall through we gotta stay on the grind Ohmega I got your back just hit me up on my line When critics hold you back we gotta stay on the grind when those stress levels rise I'mma stay on the grind when those payments come late we gotta stay on the grind Kero I got your back so hit me up anytime
Once upon a time there was a kid named Michael he'd write about his life but with so many typos like when he wrote live it should have said love and when he wrote hit he really meant hug but he couldn't dig a hole that's already been dug like you couldn't smoke a bowl and not call it a drug his story so imperfect but that's what made it beautiful at times like a circus but that's what made it suitable at a school where kids used words like dudacle awesome and radical with care free attitudes but as life went on he put trust in songs like when he heard BAD he put gloves on his palms when Biv sang Poison he new jack swung and when he heard BDP yo his brain went num that's when he got struck by that hiphop bug and those that had it were the only ones that new what's up the beginning of a story he'd write in bed which developed into tears and an ending that read Check the rhyme and check the rhyme one time now check the rhythm its the life of mine Check the rhyme and check the rhyme one time I feel delivered when this life aint mine Check the rhyme and check the rhyme one time now check the rhythm its the life of mine Check the rhyme and check the rhyme one time I feel delivered when this life aint mine As the story unfolded the plot did thicken when michael played with dirt that soap couldn't rid him hanging with a crowd that clouded his decisions they doubted he was Christian by the way that he was living but not a misfit to most your average Joe blow minus a bit of lying or a run in with Po Po and time to time put his mind in slow mo puffin marijuana till motivation was no show then took his mental photos and wrote em in a notepad utilizing metaphors and rhyming his vocab unsigned hella broke and still at his folks pad he crawled back to church home turf since dads gonads Mike knew life meant more than getting by living for fame money girls or getting high he heard good deeds could never get him to heaven but only through grace and the son that God sent in and that's when he felt shivers set in palms sweating off his feet it swept him a concept so deep he couldn't sleep he fell to his knees as tears hit the concrete and it wasn't concrete where mike was headed next but in faith he stepped as he developed this text Check the rhyme and check the rhyme one time now check the rhythm its the life of mine Check the rhyme and check the rhyme one time I feel delivered when this life aint mine Check the rhyme and check the rhyme one time now check the rhythm its the life of mine Check the rhyme and check the rhyme one time I feel delivered is like hanver Now this concept not complex but in context a contest a constant conflict with conscience to conquest the accomplice promoting Mikes destruction peddling greed self righteousness and corruption but Mike couldn't win or even be that good kid he needed help to find out how he could live he wrestled pride until a few left hooks hit and accepted Christ and everything he could give but Michael didn't care as people smirked and stared some gave him props but inside Michael always cheered he knew his choice was right and at times thought twice but he believed the word cause the word it brought light and he got it he'd always be a man of sin but as long as Christ atoned Mike was free within so he grabbed a pen without hesitation and called his friends bout plans that he'd be breaking and wrote this story he kept in his head entitled this life aint mine and it read Check the rhyme and check the rhyme one time now check the rhythm its the life of mine Check the rhyme and check the rhyme one time I feel delivered when this life aint mine Check the rhyme and check the rhyme one time now check the rhythm its the life of mine Check the rhyme and check the rhyme one time I feel delivered its the life of mine
I never thought that we would ever get this way I never thought that we would ever see this day Of the billion people that could've took your place You found your way somehow someway I still remember the first time I heard it at least in a sense not one particular occasion but a series of events That somehow in the long run guided my way since the very first time 내혼을따라갔네 And then I knew I'd never leave it keep it beneath the surface hidden in my decisions I'm certain I found my purpose So I became a soul searching individual my main focus in life was really quite spiritual But it was music that opened up my eyes a sound so profound like a voice in the sky Speaking in ways amazed at this message inside over time I realized that those voices were mine And there was something alive but couldn't quite get it right something in the vibe of my soul I just didn't like I spit it tight at times at other times my rhymes felt wrong until I found you my one perfect song Beat and words and melodies combined inside the thought of you makes a perfect rhyme feel the love in mine I never thought that we would ever get this way I never thought that we would ever see this day Of the billion people that could've took your place You found your way somehow someway and I remember when they use to ask me what you want to be when you grow out of your acme lawyer doctor or maybe an athlete PhD Masters live forever happily Well I never thought that we would ever get this way from bs'n professions on resumes to using textbooks as pillows to rest my brain plus entertained me when class was lengthy plenty you brought me when kids did mock me saying Kero's a nerd straight introvert now irony's eying me all over the earth reciting my words from third worlds to suburbs country sides where the vibe's preferred to big city living where the pace is absurd traveling places I never ever thought I'd see who would have thought you'd be a part of my life the two of us you and me I never thought that we would ever get this way I never thought that we would ever see this day Of the billion people that could've took your place You found your way somehow someway
I never thought that we would ever get this way I never thought that we would ever see this day Of the billion people that could've took your place You found your way somehow someway Sometimes I wonder about our future and all We find ourselves fighting when monies involved I wish it were care free like when we were small Enjoying your company comfortably without faults But those bills keep punching me constantly Knocking my wind caught in a pinch haunting me So I had to prostitute you You stood strong Game face on I salute you But look what happened clients refused to Pay for your play and this way they got use to But it was good promoting your ass though They saw you had curves while it hurt our cash flow A starving artist with your heart in my lasso Free ninety nine or a dime we'll last yo You stuck around even when I was asshole I gave you my all 'cause you were so special Massage you melodies without getting sexual No need to cuss at ya I keep it professional Check my decibels no need to yell Spit it smooth it ain't hard to tell I never thought that we would ever get this way I never thought that we would ever see this day Of the billion people that could've took your place You found your way somehow someway
I never thought that we would ever get this way I never thought that we would ever see this day Of the billion people that could've took your place You found your way somehow someway
I feel we can't keep going but its really you that's been down since day one and still we fight and disagree together so do I hold you close or just say goodbye forever In the beginning when God made man who would have thought he'd place you in my hands someone different so intricate no instrument could resemble this melody that's singing in my ear the echoes of laughter pain and tears the wonder years even though we were grown ups till Fred got Savage cause Winnie got colder the fights late nights all up in my face all up in your face then end up in embrace I could have end in neck brace but our love was strong we forgave and moved on and on and on till the break of dawn now the vibe is sinking inside its stinging and that star we wished upon is blinking will it shine again or is this the ending I feel we can't keep going but its really you that's been down since day one and still we fight and disagree together so do I hold you close or just say goodbye forever And inside I'm dying but on the outside I mask it and I know inside I'm crying so why on the outside I'm laughing maybe I can't deal with this deck of cards that I'm holding one moment shall I fold it Or go all in and share with you what I win so what why cash in when my chips are low is that a queen in my deck or the sips of merlot with all bets set family and friends invested maybe we ate too fast and couldn't digest it but for that its too late I'm guessing I know I love you deeply so why are we stressing Question if I love you and that'll remain but this don't make cents is that enough for change if my minds stuck is that enough for change if my minds stuck maybe that's enough oh my suk ekfk love change yes oh my skne mlb ekgk no may dkrm no
I feel we can't keep going but its really you that's been down since day one and still we fight and disagree together so do I hold you close or just say goodbye forever And maybe I'm that guy that thinks too much or maybe I'm the same but vocalize that I does well I know I'm one that ponders what I cant touch fingers on fast forward wondering if we broke up damn and its so nuts I see you with your future man smiling and laughing kind of a cornball stylish with accent but despite my absence I'm so ecstatic so happy to see you feeling so well inside I'm screaming treat her so well I never want to see her hurt again even if we're never forever or permanent under my breath I vent farewell my friend girl take care and maybe we'll meet again if not in this lifetime then maybe the next if not in this lifetime then maybe the next
I feel we can't keep going but its really you that's been down since day one and still we fight and disagree together so do I hold you close or just say goodbye forever I feel we can't keep going but its really you that's been down since day one and still we fight and disagree together so do I hold you close or just say goodbye forever
I know I won’t have you in my way And I`ll keep pushing every single day I know you`ll say all the things you say But I`ll keep pushing every single day
I know I won’t have you in my way But I’ll keep pushing every single day I know you’ll say all the things you say But I`ll keep pushing, dala dala da day..
All these minutes, they keep on ticking all these limits, they keep me kicking and most these critics that’s dissing or said I’m tripping thank you for picking me up, I ain’t quitting or giving it up too many enemies in my path reality shows, kiss my ass but I’m watching to get those laughs screaming at TV, “win that cash”! and that’s when my lady calls priorities? or could I just stall? next I know, we’re going shopping leather shoes bought ‘em like big things popping and that’s, the way love goes give it all till there ain’t no more surf the net, till eyes go sore a day in the life, of an average Joe even though, I travel the globe rock shows come home with my head down low non-believers zip your lips And believe I won’t quit till I reach my goals
I know I won’t have you in my way And I`ll keep pushing every single day I know you`ll say all the things you say But I`ll keep pushing every single day
I know I won’t have you in my way But I’ll keep pushing every single day I know you’ll say all the things you say But I`ll keep pushing, dala dala da day..
I said get on down. to the funky sound… tell your neighbors and all the town I’m bringing hip-hop with a signature sound I aint saying I’m breaking ground but I’ve rocked plenty shows for those with minds closed spit flows, from coast to coast my shirt soaked, crowd stoked and I left with pounds so don’t dare get in my way with slick marketing ad campaigns selling lies to increase your wage how can we, believe things you say? will it better our lifes today? if we buy your products and give up our pay young and restless with moves to make now sing this messages if you relate
I know I won’t have you in my way And I`ll keep pushing every single day I know you`ll say all the things you say But I`ll keep pushing every single day
I know I won’t have you in my way But I’ll keep pushing every single day I know you’ll say all the things you say But I`ll keep pushing, dala dala da day..