Derek B. - Bad Young Brother - R.I.P. Derek Boland (1965-2009)

Music video (incomplete) from Derek B.

Well the first time you heard my voice you were rockin'
to the rhythm -- Your hands couldn't stop finger poppin
to the sound of the drum and bass that kicks --
When Derek B's on the decks, other DJs get licked.

You don't believe me? Well it ain't no joke.
With him behind me, I'll never go broke
because he makes those beats sweeter than honey
we record it, then rake in the money

I got thousands of rhymes inside my mind
I hit the button on recall, they're easy to find.
At the show, my voice booms out on P.A. --
other rappers shit their pants like it's judgement day.

We're the new crew that's come from nowhere
The crowd shouts out, "Thank God They're Here!"
We'll capture your attention like a news flash -- and spread our sound like an infectious rash
Of def-rate beats, each and every one.
Now you're rockin' and boppin' to the tempo of the drum.
I knew it wouldn't be long b'fore you got into it --
Yo D! (what?) Show 'em how you do it.
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Chorus:
Oh Yeah, He's rockin' Derek B.-
He's a Bad Young Brother. (repeat)
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I don't need to be on Drugs -- I'm on a natural high --
The Lord's my shepherd, and that is why
I'm odds-on favorite to win this rap race --
put your money on me, Boy, It's gonna be safe.
An investment, a long term security --
this LP's like a painting by Da Vinci
A masterpiece in killer cuts and rhyme;
my DJ Derek B (yo!) is my partner in crime.
Nobody can cut quite like this man -
tears the roof off of every single jam.
Sucker DJs run, trying to escape,
but the damage is done -- It's just too late.

All homeboys like their beats, heartbrakes, and
cuts that rumble like earthquakes.
Fly-girls scream, then they holler --
we get paid in pounds, not in dollars.
For our boss rhymes, and our beats -
you know we're London's finest Kings of the Street.
Now that I know that you're all into it --
Yo D! - (yeah?) - Show 'em how you do it.

[Extended Chorus]

Put the needle to the groove - that'll make you move
With cuts like a razor, some rough some smooth.
Rap's next generation -- a 90's B-boy --
I ain't no imitation -- I'm the real McCoy.
Comin' to you live and directly --
I got honors, masters, PhD -- and a nobel peace prize for my rap,
And Derek B's got a grammy award for his scratch.
We dress all in black, never ever touch crack --
We wear fresh, fly Adidas -- not Nike, they're wack.
Black 501's, Versace leather jacket,
when we do any jam, we alway's pack it.
Like royalty, we'll be around forever --
like Lennon and McCartney, we're perfect together.
Like an 808 bass drum, we sound real good --
the beat keeps droppin', the way it should.
The twelve-hundreds are spinnin', my manager's grinnin,'
My Mum's so proud of me now that I am winnin,'
And I know that you are well into it --

[chorus]

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[drrightaway]

as the person who posted this video to YouTube, I was shocked to hear the news.... actually from your comments, guys. May he rest in peace. God bless from Hungary.

[scotcat52E]

RIP Derek B

[uso31]

dis song was off da hook wen it was released in n.z.i didnt knw u passed.bummer.ill tell god to take justin beiber and bring this dude bak in exchange.u da man.polu.deep south new zealand.

[p4ulio55]

what a phat tune gotta give him credit it was such a catchy tune great scratchin very early british hip hop rip derek b

[davi72100]

@diodewatch11 the song is played by ezq and is called alright now, otherwise the song is calledgood groove by ezq and derek b relesead from the album bullet from a gun

[DarkerNaughtyButNice]

quality rapping... R.I.P Derek

[ArmouredCharmer100]

RIP mate,This track ALWAYS got played pre-clubbin at my flat,got me in the mood for a night out with the lads - big respect from Norwich.

[ancientraver19881989]

maybe not the first British rapper but the first too have any hits that crossed over to the pop charts. If he'd been in some rock band loved by the middle classes we'd never hear the end of the tributes but Derek B and people like him were the sound of the estates and you hardly heard about it when he went. Gone far too soon. RIP.

[raykaydicko1]

chooooon man rip derek

[lesika08]

Lol cool.

[tearzsah]

I remember tryin ta draw the "Bullet from a Gun" album cover wen I was 14. I drew it freehand first and then used a ruler in another, looked pretty mean. I thought the two guns back to back was genious, personally if I'd had the money then I would have tattooed it on my back. ha ha ha!!!

Still gutted hez gone.

[tearzsah]

didn't know he passed, damn. Loved the whole album, got it from a mate when I was in skool. Still know all the words, thanx to you for posting this, what a blast from the past. Love it..

[diodewatch11]

anyone know who sang the lyrics

i should give you a ticket you were going too fast , instead i'll settle for your autograph

signed 2 pictures and away in my car , the phone went off of course cellular

the voice said hi its me sarah jane , just wondering if youd like to do it again

i said no way hosey why dont you leave me alone

and with that i put down the telephone.

i thought it was derek b but cant seem to find the song