Although not an official member, he had collaborated with Three 6 Mafia, and all of his albums have been produced by members of the group. His first recording appearances were on Three 6 Mafia releases from 1991. After serving time in prison on various charges in the mid-1990s, he released his first solo album, Ghetty Green in 1999.
Project Pat broke onto the mainstream scene after providing the hook for Three 6 Mafia's hit "Sippin' on Some Syrup" in 2000 and released his breakthrough album Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin' the next year. In 2001, he was arrested for parole violation after a pair of revolvers were discovered in his vehicle during a traffic stop. That March, he was sentenced to four years in prison on two counts of a felon in possession of a firearm. His third album Layin' Da Smack Down was released during Pat's incarceration.
After his release from federal prison in 2005, he released Crook by da Book: The Fed Story, followed the next year by Walkin' Bank Roll. He has made frequent public appearances with Three Six Mafia in recent years including at the Academy Award and on their short-lived reality show Adventures in Hollyhood.
North Memphis
Project Pat Lyrics
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Project Pat in this hoe
Putting this ghetto bump in ya speaker
Hypnotize done made it
You know the business hoe
Breaking down some reefa
Rolling up a sweeta
Riding through the streeta
Cheifing like heata
Reefa got me nizzoid
All because them blue boys
Searching by the nickel
Breath smell liqour
Mane it's Project Pata
Playa from the sizouth
Always pack the gata
Gold teeth in my mizouth
Hustle for the cheatah
Trying to make it betta
You respect the man
Or youse gets a bloody sweata
Down wit' Paul and Juicy
Hypnotize the label
Hoe got get off my nutsack
And let go my ankle
Chopping up keya
Riding on twentyas
Don't you want to be a
Playa just like me a
Hanging out wit' killas
Creeping on a come up
Like the ones before me
Dog I'm trying to blow up
I don't give a fizuck
Mane I want that cizap
From yo' baby mama
North Memphis on the mizap
Chorus-All
North Memphis,North Memphis...
Where dem killas hang
North Memphis,North Memphis...
Where they workin'-repeat til' fade
The lyrics of Project Pat's song North Memphis are an expression of the rapper's life in his hometown. The first verse of this song displays Pat's pride in being from North Memphis, using the phrase "North Memphis" throughout the song. He speaks of putting "ghetto bump" in the listener's speaker, referencing the type of music played frequently in urban communities. Pat describes the action of breaking down "reefa" (marijuana) and riding through the streets of Memphis, smoking and enjoying himself. He paints a picture of daily life in the North Memphis area, where cops search for drugs and folks roam the streets drunk. Despite the dangers, Pat continues to hustle for money, with the objective to "make it betta." He warns listeners to respect him or face violence, yet states that he does what he wants, with the goal of claiming success and wealth for himself.
The second verse of North Memphis contains a call-and-response chorus, as Pat repeatedly chants "North Memphis, North Memphis" with the backing vocals. He speaks of friends and associates, some of whom are killers, and the dangers of the streets. Pat says he is trying to emulate those who came before him and become successful while dismissing the opinions of his critics. The song ends on this chorus, leaving the listener with an impression of the wild and intense lifestyle of a North Memphis resident.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, it's on for the 1-9-9-9
The year 1999 is here and it is time to start the music.
Project Pat in this hoe
Project Pat is present.
Putting this ghetto bump in ya speaker
Project Pat is playing some music that fits the environment.
Hypnotize done made it
The rapper Hypnotize is successful.
You know the business hoe
The people listening know what they are getting into.
Breaking down some reefa
Project Pat is rolling a marijuana cigarette.
Rolling up a sweeta
Project Pat is rolling a marijuana cigarette.
Riding through the streeta
Project Pat is driving through the streets.
Cheifing like heata
Project Pat is smoking marijuana quickly.
Reefa got me nizzoid
The marijuana is making Project Pat paranoid.
All because them blue boys
Project Pat is paranoid because the police (who wear blue) are around.
Searching by the nickel
The police are searching for drugs.
Breath smell liqour
Project Pat has been drinking alcohol.
Mane it's Project Pata
Project Pat is speaking in the third person.
Playa from the sizouth
Project Pat is from the Southern United States.
Always pack the gata
Project Pat carries a gun at all times.
Gold teeth in my mizouth
Project Pat has gold teeth in his mouth.
Hustle for the cheatah
Project Pat is working hard to make money.
Trying to make it betta
Project Pat is trying to achieve success.
You respect the man
Project Pat expects people to show him respect.
Or youse gets a bloody sweata
Project Pat will become violent if he is not shown respect.
Down wit' Paul and Juicy
Project Pat is friends with the rappers Paul and Juicy.
Hypnotize the label
Hypnotize is in control of the record label.
Hoe got get off my nutsack
A woman needs to stop bothering him.
And let go my ankle
The woman needs to leave him alone completely.
Chopping up keya
Project Pat is cutting up cocaine.
Riding on twentyas
Project Pat is driving a car with expensive wheels.
Don't you want to be a
Project Pat is suggesting that others want to be like him.
Playa just like me a
Project Pat is a successful person that others should look up to.
Hanging out wit' killas
Project Pat spends time with people who have violent tendencies.
Creeping on a come up
Project Pat is trying to achieve success sneakily.
Like the ones before me
Project Pat is not the first person to try and achieve success this way.
Dog I'm trying to blow up
Project Pat is trying to achieve major success.
I don't give a fizuck
Project Pat does not care about what other people think.
Mane I want that cizap
Project Pat is trying to make money.
From yo' baby mama
Project Pat wants to take money from another man's significant other.
North Memphis on the mizap
This song is about a specific area in Memphis known for violence.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jordan Houston, Patrick Houston, Paul Beauregard
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