Baker Ya Maker formed as a Los Angeles hip hop collective in the early 2000s, with King Khazm handling vocals and Ceekay N9ne producing beats. Their first release was the 2002 EP 'The Fuck da World Mode EP,' which included the track 'Fuck da World Mode.' That song's blunt title gave a fair indication of their approach.
Their lyrics tended to confront social and political themes directly, which sometimes drew criticism alongside support. They released several albums over the following decade, including 'Vigilante Musik' in 2004 and 'The Architects of Oppression' in 2010. Other songs like 'I may rise but I'll never Shine' and 'Lust For Hate' continued in a similar vein of raw, declarative writing.
By 2013, they had put out 'Sons of the System,' maintaining a consistent output through that period. Their work operated largely within an underground sphere, built around Khazm's delivery and N9ne's production.
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