9th Wonder is a hip hop producer from Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.. He began his career as the main producer for the hip-hop group Little Brother, and has also worked with the likes of Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, Murs, and Destiny's Child. As part of Little Brother he gained widespread recognition and critical acclaim. He has since left Little Brother. 9th Wonder stated that as long as both Phonte and Big Pooh welcomed a reunion somewhere down the line, he would be completely open to the idea.
The duo released two albums. The first one, Chemistry in 2005 and the sophomore album titled The Formula in 2008.
What I Gotta Say
9th Wonder & Buckshot Lyrics
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To what I've got so say, yeah
Say yeah, say yeah, say yeah
I started out wearin hoodies and the knapsack
Now I sell them, so you know I get a cash back
All leather like a brand new hatchback
Silver bullet BMW, they’re yelling past that
Test when the rest labels fell faster than the bag they in Nasdaq
Go and ask that
Man, he’s standing right there
Hundred gram in his hand telling the fans, yeah
He’s courteous, never nervous
Superbious, hood nigga but he ain’t suburbians
I got it all from the killas from the nerdiest
Clean mouth niggas to the south where the dirty is
All connect to global
So when I do shows overseas with my peeps I can show you
Plus we set up whatever we call
Me and 9th setting every mall
You’re wasting time, dawg
Wait a minute, just you listen
To what I've got so say, yeah
Say yeah, say yeah, say yeah
When I first came in the game, they said I couldn’t do it
So I just grandpooled it, meaning I brand-newed it
Y’all pursued it, you’re still pursuing it
I did it, yup, and still doing it
Still (?) it, yeah, gets better
Like a Cashmere sweater, or it’s last year’s cheddar
Duckdown’s ahead of
Anybody trying to rap the hip-hop ‘cause it was a wrap when I met her
You said hi, she said bye
You said why, she said, “I met Beady-Eyed”
He’s that guy, crownded, but his head in the sky
Anytime he looks around it, then it’s lead in your eye
Think it’s a joke? Feel them fo-fo’s arrive
This ain’t a game, nah, this ain’t poker’s eyes
Oversize, you ain’t even game-affiliated
Shit on Worldstar, man, you really made it
Buckshot’s created, flows like the hurricane seas
And 9th and Buckshot’s smile for no reason
You wasting time, dawg
Wait a minute, just you listen
To what I've got so say, yeah
Say yeah, say yeah, say yeah
I shut down the streets, barricade blocks like
What up fella? When you wanna rock?
And roll, in my pocket AKA a nine
Old school term, mint like condition, I am not (Get it?)
I am similar to brown blocks
Angelina Jolie shots for shooting around blocks
If you see a dot on your head that don’t mean you’re Hindu
That mean you’re withdrew
First thing on my mind is get mine
Break rules with the hammer on my waistline, waste time
Screw you? Nah, I bring drills
So I forklift money everyday when I eat a mill
Remember them skills up in Brownsville
That you got nice with, got broke, and broke nice with
I remember that like my first arrest
9th, bring in the chorus, give the verse a rest
Wait a minute, just you listen
To what I've got so say, yeah
Say yeah, say yeah, say yeah
Don’t play with me, I’m far from a game
I got this label shit locked, bars in a chain
You might see me, but I’m far from your lane
I’m the bullet with the shot, y’all just the stains
Don’t play with me, I’m far from a game
I got this label shit locked, bars in a chain
You might see me, but I’m far from your lane
I’m the bullet with the shot, y’all just the stains
"What I Gotta Say" is a collaborative single by 9th Wonder and Buckshot, released in 2012. The song starts with Buckshot reminiscing about how he started out wearing hoodies and carrying a knapsack, to now selling them and making money. He talks about how he passed the test when the rest of the labels fell, and he did it all while staying true to his roots. He mentions how he has fans all over the globe, and how he and 9th set up every mall.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that Buckshot has something important to say, and he wants people to listen to him. He then talks about how he shut down the streets, barricaded blocks, and roamed around with a pocket nine. He says he is far from a game and has the label shit locked, bars in a chain. He implies that he is the bullet with the shot, and others are just the stains.
The overall message of the song is that Buckshot is a rapper who has succeeded despite facing adversity. He has faced obstacles and has overcome them to make a name for himself in the rap game. The song showcases his lyrical skills and his ability to stay true to his roots while still growing as an artist.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait a minute, just you listen
Give me your attention for a moment
To what I've got so say, yeah
I have something important to share
Say yeah, say yeah, say yeah
Agree with me and show me some support
I started out wearing hoodies and the knapsack
I used to dress like a regular dude with no money
Now I sell them, so you know I get a cash back
But now I am successful and I profit from selling those same clothes
All leather like a brand new hatchback
I dress well and drive a fancy car
Silver bullet BMW, they’re yelling past that
People admire my car and they express that with loud exclamations
How did you pass that
People wonder how I was able to achieve success
Test when the rest labels fell faster than the bag they in Nasdaq
Many other labels failed while we succeeded in the competitive industry
Go and ask that
Ask anyone about our success and they'll confirm it
Man, he’s standing right there
I am here, present and unashamed
Hundred gram in his hand telling the fans, yeah
I am wealthy and I don't hide it, I tell my fans who I am
Superbious, hood nigga but he ain’t suburbians
I am proud of who I am and where I came from
I got it all from the killers from the nerdiest
I learned from the most unlikely sources and became successful
Clean mouth niggas to the south where the dirty is
I have met and learned from all types of people, even in the poorest areas
All connect to global
I know people from all over the world
So when I do shows overseas with my peeps I can show you
I am able to perform internationally and show off my talent
Plus we set up whatever we call
I have the power and resources to set up any project or event
Me and 9th setting every mall
9th Wonder and I are successful in every way, even down to setting up mall appearances
You’re wasting time, dawg
Stop being unproductive and focus on success
When I first came in the game, they said I couldn’t do it
I faced adversity when I first started, people doubted my abilities
So I just grandpooled it, meaning I brand-newed it
I took something old and made it new again, like my approach to music and success
Y’all pursued it, you’re still pursuing it
Others are still trying to follow in our footsteps
I did it, yup, and still doing it
But I am the one who succeeded and keeps succeeding, not them
Still (?) it, yeah, gets better
I keep improving and getting better with time
Like a Cashmere sweater, or it’s last year’s cheddar
I am always fresh and stylish, and my money is secure
Duckdown’s ahead of
Duckdown Records is ahead of the game
Anybody trying to rap the hip-hop ‘cause it was a wrap when I met her
We were pioneers in this industry, so anyone trying to compete with us is way behind
You said hi, she said bye
Some people were not interested in us before, but now we are successful they want to say hi
You said why, she said, “I met Beady-Eyed”
When someone tries to explain their previous lack of interest, it sounds like an excuse
He’s that guy, crownded, but his head in the sky
I am well-respected and successful, but I remain humble and grounded
Anytime he looks around it, then it’s lead in your eye
If anyone tries to stand in my way, I will defend myself and my success fiercely
Think it’s a joke? Feel them fo-fo’s arrive
Don't underestimate us, we are not to be played with
This ain’t a game, nah, this ain’t poker’s eyes
Success is not a gamble, it's real and we're living proof
Oversize, you ain’t even game-affiliated
Many others are trying to succeed, but they don't have the connections or resources that we have
Shit on Worldstar, man, you really made it
Getting recognition on a popular platform like WorldstarHipHop is a sign of success
Buckshot’s created, flows like the hurricane seas
Buckshot is a creative and talented artist with powerful lyrics
And 9th and Buckshot’s smile for no reason
We are happy and successful, even for no apparent reason
Don’t play with me, I’m far from a game
Don't underestimate me, I'm a force to be reckoned with
I got this label shit locked, bars in a chain
I am the master of my own success, holding it down tight
You might see me, but I’m far from your lane
Others may try to emulate me, but they can't match up
I’m the bullet with the shot, y’all just the stains
I am the one causing impact and change, others are just left behind as a result
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