Personal Experience with the Song

I remember the first time I listened to “How Nice I Am” by World Renown. It was on a rainy Saturday afternoon, and I was sitting in my room, feeling a bit down. As the song played, I found myself immersed in the powerful lyrics and the smooth flow of the artists. The song resonated with me on a deep level and uplifted my spirits. It became an anthem of self-confidence and resilience for me.

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The Lyrics

[Vocal sample: Phife Dawg] Now here’s a funky introduction of how nice I am

[Verse 1: Seven Shawn] My words who live between the bars and the page
And they set free, when I release on stage
My raps just froze, from days of olde
And my butter hit the book with ink
Until the whole pen sink
It’s Seven Shawn, a relic from the lost place
I kick backs, that is a North baby’s off wage
Just in case the crabs don’t understand the rhyme
But they keep the scoop
Go on a square root, like forty-nine
I give a sharp math attack, like a box cutter
So nice, make precise, cuttin’ the butter
Smooth brother, heat up in the drop top
I get a pen and pad, and write down bad rhymes
(Wicked) One time for the mind
Just what I see
Stay the same, never do a run game on my people
Hot like the sauna, Seven’s the rhyme owner
When I rock I make brothers flock this like the corner
Wanna
Melt the butter down into the depths of her king sips[?] Words on my lips sink ships
I mean hips of honey bitches start to spazz and speak
Make ’em drop and shake, and make their knees get weak
Okay, rub it in like Bengay, then say:
Squeek and bam, teach it like a damn sensei
Slice and bash, I’m like weed or the hash, I make ya high last
By completing my task

[Verse 2: John Doe] When my mentality flips you better run
Straight to the West, smack dead in the sun
Because I make it hot like a known drug lot
And John won’t let up until I get my props
Facin’ reality, man they can’t grasp
You better jet past, I’m comin’ for that ass with the
Reel o’ real, I don’t have to pack steel
Bitch I’m outstanding like Shaquille O’Neal
When I leave morasses I muster, maintain
Stress piles up leavin’ sores on my brain
But I keep a level and a way to sidetrack
Where I’m at?
In my ghetto peepin’ to my raps
‘Cuz when I think back and I look at the times
Butcher, hittin’ dimes, doin’ petty crimes
Rush to get old, I was bold
Threw myself into the world, no coat, it was cold
By all means necessary kept me above
Had to hit the cream to support my one love
Do on my camouflage, blendin’ in the streets
Doin’ long extras to make ends meet
But as the clock ticked, came wisdom to see
Understandin’ my third eye master me
Now the black market is my target of attack
Yo, my peoples are you with me? Where you at?
Let’s wreck

Additional Information

Released in 1995 as track 9 on the self-titled album “World Renown”, this song was unfortunately shelved by Warner Bros. shortly after its release. However, it had previously appeared as an EP in 1994, gaining recognition and setting the stage for the album’s release.

“How Nice I Am” is an example of the powerful and skillful rap that World Renown was known for. The song samples “Gimme Some More” by The J.B.’s and “Check the Rhime” by A Tribe Called Quest, adding layers of nostalgia and influence to the track.

The lyrics showcase the confidence and lyrical prowess of Seven Shawn and John Doe, the members of World Renown. Their words paint a vivid picture of their experiences, struggles, and determination to rise above adversity.

The production of the song was handled by K-Def, who created a smooth and funky instrumental backdrop that perfectly complements the artists’ flow. The keyboards by Jason Vogel and Darren Lighty add depth and melody to the track.

Overall, “How Nice I Am” is a testament to the talent and artistry of World Renown. It’s a song that inspires and uplifts, reminding us to embrace our uniqueness and stand tall in the face of challenges.

Credits:

• Produced By K-Def
• Written By John Doe (World Renown) & Seven Shawn
• Keyboards: Jason Vogel & Darren Lighty
• Mixing: Frank Heller
• Recorded By K-Def
• Recorded At House of Hitz
• Release Date: January 1, 1994

Disclaimer: The meaning of a song can be subjective and may vary from person to person. The interpretation provided here is based on the personal experience of the author.

Tags: Rap