Nappy boys gon be okay all my life been po but it really dont matter no mo and they wonder why we act this way nappy roots gon be okay, okay big v we came in the game, plain ya see average man when the rest was ashamed to be nappy head and all, aint no changin me oooohohohooohohoh. Discussing the meaning of po folks, prophet told that the. Nappy roots, a southern born hiphop group consisting of skinny deville, b. Nappy roots are an american hip hop sextet that originated in kentucky in 1995, best known for their hit 2002 single awnaw. Payment failed for your subscription please update your payment info update. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from nappy roots at the discogs marketplace. Nappy roots may be available for your next special event when you think of nappy, you think raw and untamed, says nappy roots member scales, explaining the hip hop sextets unique moniker. My nappy roots will vibrantly depict some of the complex social, political. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Subscribe for more official content from atlantic records. Nappy boys gon be okay all my life been po but it really dont matter no mo and they wonder why we act this way, nappy roots gon be okay, okay we came in the game, plain ya see average.
I also do music request so hit up my inbox for a requested songs. Nappy roots the 40 akerz project cover art, tracklist. Provided to youtube by atlantic records po folks feat. Anthony hamilton explicit by nappy roots on amazon music. The multiplatinum album featured the hitsingles headz up, awnaw, and po folks. Thats what we are, chimes in partner in rhyme, skinny deville. The group consists of milledgeville, georgia native fish scales and. Their music can be categorized as alternative southern rap. Nappy roots is an american alternative southern rap quartet from louisville, kentucky. Rapid city, sd nappy roots take the main stage at hay camp for a nod to the dirty south. Nappy roots booking rap music artists corporate event.
The group consists of milledgeville, georgia native fish scales and kentucky natives skinny deville, b. One of ems fat and loud, second ones black and proud, the third ones drunk and wild, the fourth ones slim and sly, one of ems just shy, last ones young and wise, home grown, battle tested, you gonna love these guys. Nappy roots po folks w anthony hamilton official video. Til they told us, spinach dip, superstar, looking grown, yelp, top tracks. All my life been po but it really dont matter no mo and they wonder, why we act this way nappy boys gon be okay all my life been po bu. The bluesy boom bap perfectly complements the lyrics blue collar, folksy vignettes. Nappy roots return with their latest video from their new album another 40 akerz in which we find skinny deville and fishscales trying to balance the demands of being artists and taking care of home. Prophit its a blessin we woke up this mornin all my colored folk stressin, come lets join hands got to cope with the pressures of bein po man poppa taught me an order, survive for no man.
Nappy roots is an american alternative southern rap quintet that originated in bowling green, kentucky in 1995 and is best known for its hit 2002 single po folks. Prophet and big v both who left to pursue solo careers. Nappy then, nappy now, nappy for a bit kneedeep, head over heels in this country shit all my life been po, but it really dont matter no mo and they wonder why we act this way, nappy boys gon be okay all my life been po, but it really dont matter no mo and they wonder why. See more ideas about roots, anthony hamilton and good music. The group met in bowling green, kentucky in 1995 while attending western kentucky university. Nappy roots was asked in june of 2003 to be a part of the united service organizations project salute 2003, performing for u. List of 100 greatest alternative rap, hiphop songs as compiled by. Nappy roots was also nominated for grammy awards for best rapsung collaboration for po folks and for best long form music video for their dvd the world according to nappy. My nappy roots explores the politics, culture and history of african american hair. Nappy roots is an american alternative southern rap quartet that originated in bowling green, kentucky in 1995, and is best known for their hit singles po folks, awnaw, roun the globe and good day. Front poch, chillin broke, country folk, im nappy with my ways yo chorus r. Nappy roots lyrics 67 song lyrics sorted by album, including awnaw, good day, slums.
The songs signature concept, verse, and chorus was written by r. They are best known for their hit singles po folks, awnaw, roun the. Aw mmmmm, a all my life been po but it really dont matter no mo and they wonder why we act this way nappy boys gon. Nappy roots top songs top songs chart singles discography. Po folks featuring anthony hamilton is the three time grammynominated second hit single by the kentucky rap group nappy roots. Green, kentucky in 1995 and is best known for its hit 2002 single po folks. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. They are best known for their hit singles po folks, awnaw, roun the globe and good day. Nappy roots top nappy roots lyrics intro my ride lifes a bitch kentucky mud ho down headz up dime, quarter, nickel, penny country boyz blowin trees be on yo way related nappy roots links official page nappy roots wiki po folks video nappy roots twitter. All my life been po but it really dont matter no mo and they wonder why we act this way nappy boys gon be okay all my life been po but it really dont matter no mo and they wonder why we act this way nappy roots gon be okay, okay big v we came in the game, plain ya see average man when the rest was ashamed to be nappy head and all. Nappy roots majorlabel debut is a fastmoving affair, stockfull of sweet pop hooks and loaded down with an easy, goodtime feeling.
Anthony hamilton po folks free mp3 download and stream. Nappy roots is an american alternative southern rap quintet that originated in bowling green, kentucky in 1995, and is best known for their hit singles po folks, awnaw, roun the globe and good day. Good day, awnaw all hooks up version, po folks feat. Nappy roots, which released the prominent singles po folks and awnaw in the 2000s, released the 40 akerz project yesterday may 4 via hotnewhiphop the 40 akerz project was. Awnaw modifiedsqueaky clean awnaw modifiedsqueaky clean nappy roots. How has the eurocentric ideal of beauty influenced black hair through modern history. Having formed in the mid 90s, the group has achieved a large fan following, despite the leaving of members r. Hamilton soon started writing songs for artists like donell jones, toured with dangelo and sang on records by eve and tupac, among others. Nappy roots is a onehit wonder for their 2002 single po folks. Atlantic records a rare example of hiphop at the margins that made a commercial impact, watermelon, chicken, and gritz is the musical equivalent of outsider art. Kentucky fried hip hop, another 40 akerz, the 40 akerz project, nappy dot org, the pursuit of nappyness, singles. The members of the group met while studying at western kentucky university in bowling green, kentucky. The whole watermelon chicken and grits album, without the lounge, i cant find that one. Enjoy the full soundcloud experience with our free.