Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)

[Jay-Z]Check the bassline out, uh-huhJigga (bounce wit it), uh-huh uh-huh uh-huh, yeahhLet it bump though ["Annie" sample]It’s the hard knock life (uh-huh) for usIt’s the hard knock life, for us!!Steada treated, we get trickedSteada kisses, we get kickedIt’s the hard knock life!! [Jay-Z]From standin on the corners boppinto drivin some of the hottest cars New […]


Not Pretty Enough

Am I not pretty enoughIs my heart too brokenDo I cry too muchAm I too outspoken Don’t I make you laughShould I try it harderWhy do you see right through me I live, I breathe, I let it rain on meI sleep, I wake, I try hard not to breakI crave, I love, I’ve waited […]


Great American Success Story

He was born in a depressed nationStarted tough and worked his way right off the streetThumbed his nose at a graduationWheeled and dealed, his education was complete He’s got all his hair, but his life is a wreckAlways been a brat, he don’t get no respectHe’s got the time, he’s got the moneyYou better get […]


No Apologies

Respect is earned through dedicationWork in progress never stops.Insult me with your hatredAnd I say what have you gotNothing, Nothing where it counts.It’s a weak mans notion that I owe you.Open doors not enoughNow you want to be carried through.No regretsDon’t blame me for your failuresI’ve had more than I can countIn reality its not […]


2000 Watts

Bass note, treble, stereo control, how low you goJust enough to make your juices flowPress play, don’t stop, rotate, too hotYou feel I’m realI’m everything you need, so tell me what’s the deal [CHORUS]2000 Watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strongToo much of that, fuse blownBe careful what you say don’t overload2000 Watts, 8 ohms, […]


Brand Nubian ('98)

[Puba] Now who comin with that hot shit?"Once again" BRAND NUBIAN![Puba] Who about to rock shit?"Once again" BRAND NUBIAN![Puba] Super splashy with that head knot"Once again" BRAND NUBIAN![Puba] Seal it down cause it don’t stop"Once again" BRAND NUBIAN! Verse One: Grand Puba Now as I blast off with my curricula, comin perpendicularWatch me kill it […]


God Bless The Child

Hallelujah, hallelujahGod bless the child who suffersHallelujah, hallelujahGod bless the young without mothersHallelujah, hallelujahLet every man help his brotherHallelujah, hallelujahLet us all love one anotherHallelujah, hallelujahMake all our hearts blind to colorHallelujah, hallelujahGod bless the child who suffers


Nasty Minds

[girl giggling] Stop!You want me to do what? What are those?You want me to stick those in your what? [Bizarre laughing] [Chorus: Bizarre + Truth Hurts]What is on yo’ nasty mind (nasty mind, nasty mind)Don’t you wanna get fucked from behind (from behind, from behind)Then treat me like a dirty slave (dirty slave, dirty slave)And […]