Lyric

up & down

MNG Scott, NoRIP-E, The Philosopher

(Up up with liberation)

(Down down with occupation)

(Up up with liberation)

(Down down with occupation)

(Up up with liberation)

(Down down with occupation)

(Up up with liberation)

(Down down with occupation)

(Pray for my- pray for my-) Pray for my dawg imma do it for 名越(Third)

All my life in fight or flight (Third) it chose me (Third boy)

Brom and bron bodeine for lunch (Third) i'm boastin' (Third)

Hit myself stay on the scene (Third boy) still hopin' (Third boy)

So i rap like pray in tongue devotion (Third)

Life's a death race imma make it motion (Third boy)

I’m an escaped goat you know where i come from

They quote my function was the scapegoat

Now i sip with caution

(Third) (Third) (Third boy) (Third) (Third boy)

No time to sneak someone (Third)

Cause i diss myself (Third)

Kill the doubt or spit itself

Trapped in thoughts that weigh like hell (Third)

Bars explode i break the shell (Third)

Truth’s a blade i wield it well (Third)

Mind’s a cage i'm breaking free

Words ignite they set the spree (Third boy)

No escape from what i see (Third)

Life’s a game lord set me free (Third boy)

(Third) (Third) (Third boy) (Third) (Third boy) (Third) (Third)

(Up up with liberation)

(Down down with occupation)

(Up up with liberation)

(Down down with occupation)

Lyricist
Ezekiel Scott
Composer
Ezekiel Scott
Producer
MNG Scott, NoRIP-E, The Philosopher, Innen wo bakugeki suru
Co-Producer
754
Recording Engineer
NoRIP-E, The Philosopher
Mixing Engineer
NoRIP-E, The Philosopher
Mastering Engineer
NoRIP-E, The Philosopher
Graphic Design
NoRIP-E, The Philosopher
Vocals
MNG Scott
Background Vocals
MNG Scott
Rap
MNG Scott
Songwriter
Ezekiel Scott
Adapter
Ezekiel Scott
Programming
NoRIP-E, The Philosopher

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Nagoya-based Japanese rapper MNG Scott is releasing his new song "up & down"-his first in about two years-digitally under the joint credit of his producer alias, NoRIP-E, The Philosopher.
While the lyrics are introspective, the production features an aggressive, extreme rage trap sound, accompanied by chants that literally call for liberation, making this a track that truly embodies the idea that "everything is political."

Artist Profile

MNG Scott
MNG Scott is a Japanese alternative rapper based in Nagoya. The alias is the vocalist and performer for "NoRIP-E, The Philosopher," a solo artist who blurs the lines of genres centered on hip-hop and electronic music. MNG Scott focuses on lyrics to directly express his philosophical and introspective worldview. In 2020, Ezekiel Scott began producing music as "NoRIP-E, The Philosopher" and an independent private label Dec-Affe-Inated RECORDS. In 2021, launched his career as the rapper "MNG Scott." In 2025 MNG Scott performed his first live show at R.A.D. in Sakae, Nagoya. In October 2026, a new single is expected to be released. Notable tracks include the alternative rock track "if i die next," which captures his unique worldview, and the emo rap collaboration "teddy feat. Drumsco Charles."Both works are co-credited with NoRIP-E, The Philosopher.
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NoRIP-E, The Philosopher
NoRIP-E, The Philosopher is a Japanese alternative artist and the founder of Dec-Affe-Inated RECORDS based in Nagoya, Japan. A solo project by Ezekiel Scott, he has released numerous tracks that blur the lines between hip-hop and electronic music, shaping a distinctive sound rooted in introspection and melancholy. Notable tracks include the alternative rock track "if i die next", which captures his unique worldview, and the emo rap collaboration "teddy feat. Drumsco Charles." In 2025, he made his live debut as MNG Scott at Nagoya R.A.D. New song expected to be released in October 2026.
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