Grand Daddy I.U. - This Is A Recording (lyrics)

From Grand Daddy I.U.'s first album "Smooth Assassin" (1990)

- lyrics:

[VERSE 1]

All aboard let's take a ride

Through the tunnels of thought and Daddy U's the guide

So fasten your seat belt prepare for take off

Everything becomes a blur as we break north

Explorin innovative concepts the brain makes

And motivate don't be late cause the train takes

Flight at midnight. through the course I just might

By pass the speed of light so hold tight

And watch the closin doors, the train is now boardin

Next stop: the record shop, cause this is a recordin



[VERSE 2]

Thinkin of a rhyme, lookin for somethin new

Somethin kinda pumpin the people can swing to

Mellow and slow with a flow so swift

You know this is a gift only the U can come up with

But somethin is wrong, can't get my thoughts straight

Too many distractions, can't concentrate

I need peace, so I step for self

To the lab and grab a pen and pad off the shelf

Dig deep into the back of my brain and close my eyes

Drift off deep in a sleep, then I visualize

A mic in my hand on stage at a night club

Then - the brain lights up like a light bulb

Then ideas start to flow, sharp as a dart, you know

Next scene: the U tears apart the show

Now the rhyme is complete

Clever as ever, now all I need is a dope beat

I dig into the crates of breaks from back in the days

---From Isaac Hayes on down to the O'Jays

But never the same sound, not puttin names down

But rappers tend to use too many samples from James Brown

So I scoop a bassline from a old group

Then take it to the studio and make it a loop

But still it's bare without a kick and a snare

So put it in there - ah yeah

I'm on the verge, bout to get hype soon

Time to release, so I fleece to the mic room

And as I lay the vocal tracks down

You're spell-bound, amazed at how dope it sound

Put Kay on the set to add a cut and a scratch to match

Doc on the boards, and all the samples attached

Then add the final touch and make sure it's raw, then

The record is pressed and blessed and yes, this is a recordin



[VERSE 2]

Pull up a chair, kick back and relax

Open your ear and listen to the voice on wax

The music heard is smooth and mellow, satisfyin your mind

The rapper don't stands alone, so it's easy to find

And you begin to slay your foes, that's the way it goes

Close your eyes, say a rhyme and pray it flows

Nice and easy, the way it's supposed to be

Still your chances of ever comin close to me

Highly unlikely to fight me might be slightly

Suicidal, so don't try to ignite me

Cause I don't burn, U is not sparkable

Lyrics I drop and concoct are remarkable

As I proceed satisfaction is guaranteed

The U'll do it to a slow speed indeed

But still can't a brother pass, I get rid of others fast

Don't get me hype or I might kick your mother's ass

Cause Daddy U is cold ruthless, I leave you juiceless

Now all excuses are useless

So save all the talk cause I ain't listenin, homes

You keep yappin and I'ma start slappin domes

For those who brains froze and couldn't comprehend

Lift up the needle and play it again

This is a recording

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[MercialagoG]

Straight Classic!!!! True Hip-Hop heads only!!!!!!!!

[UniverSouLove]

A true classic. He was a mixture of Kool G. Rap and Big Daddy Kane back in the days - a superb lyricist without doubt.

[GMANKOOL23]

First heard this on Ralph McDaniels's " The Bridge " in 2006.

[eightydollars]

hot damn i forgot about these horns it's been sooooo long!!!!

[djrmchicshow]

velhos tempo nego tempo asa branca di pinheiros  clube da cidade

[poppinthangs]

the Most Underrated dude to touch a mircophone everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!­!!!!!!!!

[amsterdanjah]

ah yeah _\|/_

[rikthechef]

my brotha,... I'll neva forget ya ..... GDIOU

[Bhard510]

This was a Slapper



[jhenryf]

A lot of people missed this classic ... when I ride bye in my g35 windows blacked out they bob their heads to this one!

[F4billionyearzag0]

Fuckin Classic!!!