Adams released two albums under the stage name Dre Dog: The New Jim Jones in 1993 and I Hate You With a Passion in 1995. I Hate You With a Passion peaked at #79 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and #3 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. In 1998, Adams changed his then current stage name to Andre Nickatina, and released the albums Cocaine Raps and Raven in My Eyes, which were released independently under Dogday Records. Unlike his albums released under the name Dre Dog, Cocaine Raps had deeper production values. Raven in My Eyes was noted for emphasizing "sequencers and keyboards that buzz and whine" over live instrumentation, as reviewed by Todd S. Inoue of the news magazine Metroactive. That year, he founded his own record label, Fillmoe Coleman. Nickatina explained in an interview with Strivin magazine that his name change was "for the better" and that he raps because he feels that he is talented enough to do so but not for the sake of popularity.
Soon afterwards, his following three albums, Tears of a Clown (1999), Daiquiri Factory: Cocaine Raps, Vol. 2 and These R the Tales (both 2000) made him more well-known in the West Coast underground rap scene. Mosi Reeves of the San Francisco Bay Guardian noted Nickatina's popularity at a CD release party for another underground Bay Area rapper, Smoov-E; Reeves called Nickatina "a quick-witted rapper who spits as hard as Kurupt does". A combo CD/movie project, Conversation with a Devil, followed in 2003. Charlie Amter, a music critic for SF Weekly, regarded the film as a knockoff of the classic gangster movie Scarface. Nate Denver for the SF Bay Guardian praised the album, though. Another album, The Gift followed in 2005, when the newspaper SF Weekly named Nickatina the "Best Local Hip Hop Legend" of that year. In 2008, he released A Tale of Two Andres with Mac Dre. Although they released only two songs together, they were close friends and the album was a tribute to his memory.
Andre N Andre
Andre Nickatina Lyrics
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Backwoods got me congested, ain't rested in 2 days
I'm gettin paid been on niggas head like toupes
I'm a thug 'cause wipe the blood out yo gaze
Cutthoat nigga bitch I scam on 'em fo days
In school days I blew baze got ripped and fucked up
In new jays on 2 ways I scritched and scratched up
I beat that bitch up when I found out she lyin
Andre Nickatina--
I make the town move just by walkin on your block
Take the keys to yo city but I still picked the locks
Buy a car and a glock put the cash in my socks
Put the beat in the trunk so ya hear the shit knock
To hell with the law the freeways mines
So is yo freak, radios, and alpines
Coke wit a little bit of cherry lemon lime
Ya think of me ya think of big money everytime
Kennel Cole shine like the trigger of a nine
Orca was a whale but pisces is the sign
Mac Dre--
I got split personalities I'm bipolar
Ya might see me wit my Italion stallion or my chola
Rap rock n rolla I'm dope as yola
If you don't pimp her, I might like ?
I'm ridin in a big boat like Noah
Wit 2 women of each races boy I control her
A ho a ho stable I'm a Mac and a medic
No do ho debt it, that's right I said it
Andre Nickatina--
I treat my dolla bills like my Caddy steering wheel
I'm not a chill pill freak do what ya will
Heart ticking like a timebomb eatin spicy prawns
Man its the God of Khan check it baby right or wrong
Man look but don't stare its the crime rhyme king
Wit braids like a juvenile ca na mean?
Bruce springsteen in my anchor blue jeans
O yea I'm in yo city man what's up wit the weed?
Man call all the g's and tell em all freeze
Andre Nickatina sayin nigga what ya need?
Hit the corner so narrow in a fly blue camaro
A sparrow dodging arrow but not a double barrel
Mac Dre--
We in a 7 series beema its me and nickatina
Ready to sexually harass a bitch like Martin did Geena
Commitin felonies and hella misdemeanors
A dog in the yard where the grass is hella greener
Rap singer pimp that'll slap Tina
I mack Nina from black to latina
Clean as noxzema quick to pop the nina
Got the money from the broad as soon as I seen her
Will I meet a Tina and Trina? got dick by the bay on the berkeley marina
Don't mean to the point the finger but uh (but uh)
She got pancake syrup but uh (but uh)
Andre Nickatina--
man the way I smoke weed is like death of a genius
Reappear roll up rise like a phoenix
This is not a remix nino felix
Put it in a capsule seal it deal it
How you want it nicky baby? 4 times 5
A quarter ounce of weed and some cherry pot pies
Excuse me if I'm greedy 'cause I'm caught up in the lust
Ill lie if ya want but I'm a tiga you can trust
'cause I'm on Fillmoe in a white velour suit
In a blue kangol in my wu-tang boots
Wit a back like a cobra cursed by the mail
My manicured nails touch a triple beam scale
Baby is a athlete body like a star
Ya talkin real bad freak meet me by the car
In the song "Andre N Andre," Andre Nickatina and Mac Dre rap about their lifestyles as tough, streetwise hustlers. The first verse, performed by Mac Dre, describes his fatigue from not sleeping for two days while working to earn money. Dre brags about his violent tendencies in addressing his enemies, stating that he is willing to use violence to get what he wants. The second verse, performed by Andre Nickatina, brags about his ability to control the city and his desire to accumulate wealth through illegal means such as theft and drug trafficking. He also describes the vivid physical sensations of his life, such as the taste of spicy food.
Throughout the song, the rappers use wordplay and clever rhymes to convey their tough personas. They also reference pop culture figures like Martin and Gina from the television show "Martin," and Bruce Springsteen. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the harsh realities of life in their communities, and the lengths that they are willing to go to succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
Backwoods got me congested, ain't rested in 2 days
I've been smoking too much Backwoods and haven't slept in two days
I'm gettin paid been on niggas head like toupes
I'm making money and constantly staying on the minds of others
I'm a thug 'cause wipe the blood out yo gaze
I'm a tough guy because I can take care of my enemies and clean up the mess afterwards
Cutthoat nigga bitch I scam on 'em fo days
I'm a ruthless person who cons people for days
In school days I blew baze got ripped and fucked up
Back in school, I used to smoke weed and get high all the time
In new jays on 2 ways I scritched and scratched up
I used to wear new Jordans and scratch them up while talking on my phone
I beat that bitch up when I found out she lyin
I physically assaulted a woman when I found out she was lying
Who she think I am? Saving Private Ryan?
I'm not here to save anyone, I'm here to do what I need to do for myself
I make the town move just by walkin on your block
I have a commanding presence and can influence the energy of the area just by being there
Take the keys to yo city but I still picked the locks
I may have the power to take over, but I prefer to do it sneakily and without force
Buy a car and a glock put the cash in my socks
I purchase a car and a gun and keep my money on me at all times
Put the beat in the trunk so ya hear the shit knock
I play music loudly in my car so that others can hear it
To hell with the law the freeways mines
I disregard the law and take control of the freeways
So is yo freak, radios, and alpines
Just like the freeways, I control other people and their possessions too
Coke wit a little bit of cherry lemon lime
I mix cocaine with a drink that has a fruity flavor
Ya think of me ya think of big money everytime
People associate me with wealth and success
Kennel Cole shine like the trigger of a nine
My shoes (Kenneth Cole) are so shiny that they resemble a gun trigger
Orca was a whale but pisces is the sign
Orca is a type of whale, but my astrological sign is Pisces
I got split personalities I'm bipolar
I have multiple personalities and am bipolar
Ya might see me wit my Italion stallion or my chola
You might see me with an Italian woman or a Latina gangster
Rap rock n rolla I'm dope as yola
I am a versatile musician, mixing rap, rock, and roll, and I am very talented
If you don't pimp her, I might like ?
If you don't exploit this woman, I might do it myself
I'm ridin in a big boat like Noah
I am driving a large luxury car
Wit 2 women of each races boy I control her
I have two women of different races with me, and I am in control of both of them
A ho a ho stable I'm a Mac and a medic
I have a group of prostitutes that I manage and control, and I am able to heal them (physically or emotionally)
No do ho debt it, that's right I said it
I don't owe anything to any of the prostitutes I manage
I treat my dolla bills like my Caddy steering wheel
I treat my money like my car's steering wheel, with a lot of respect and care
I'm not a chill pill freak do what ya will
I'm not someone who easily relaxes, I do as I please
Heart ticking like a timebomb eatin spicy prawns
I have a lot of anxiety and excitement, and I enjoy eating spicy food
Man its the God of Khan check it baby right or wrong
I am the ruler of this area and I will do what I want, regardless of whether it is right or wrong
Man look but don't stare its the crime rhyme king
You can look at me, but don't stare too much, as I am the king of criminal lyrics
Wit braids like a juvenile ca na mean?
I have braided hair like a young person, do you know what I mean?
Bruce springsteen in my anchor blue jeans
I'm wearing anchor blue jeans, similar to what Bruce Springsteen would wear
O yea I'm in yo city man what's up wit the weed?
I am in your city and I want to know about the weed here
Man call all the g's and tell em all freeze
Call all of the gangsters and tell them to stop what they are doing
Andre Nickatina sayin nigga what ya need?
I'm Andre Nickatina and I am asking what you need
Hit the corner so narrow in a fly blue camaro
Drive down this narrow street in a cool blue Camaro
A sparrow dodging arrow but not a double barrel
I am quick and agile, like a sparrow dodging an arrow, but I'm not invincible
We in a 7 series beema its me and nickatina
We are riding in a BMW 7 series, Nickatina and me
Ready to sexually harass a bitch like Martin did Geena
We are prepared to commit sexual harassment, just like Martin did to Geena
Commitin felonies and hella misdemeanors
We are committing serious crimes, as well as minor ones
A dog in the yard where the grass is hella greener
I'm the top dog in this area, where everything is better
Rap singer pimp that'll slap Tina
I am a rapper, singer, and pimp who will slap a woman if necessary
I mack Nina from black to latina
I seduce women of different races, from black to Latina
Clean as noxzema quick to pop the nina
I am always clean and well-groomed, and quick to use my gun if needed
Got the money from the broad as soon as I seen her
I got money from a woman as soon as I met her
Will I meet a Tina and Trina? got dick by the bay on the berkeley marina
Will I meet women named Tina and Trina? I have received oral sex by the bay at the Berkeley Marina
Don't mean to the point the finger but uh (but uh)
I don't mean to accuse anyone, but...
She got pancake syrup but uh (but uh)
She has a lot of syrupy secretions, but...
man the way I smoke weed is like death of a genius
I smoke weed so well that it's like I will die a genius
Reappear roll up rise like a phoenix
I come back, roll up (smoke weed), and rise from the ashes like a phoenix
This is not a remix nino felix
This is not a remix, it's the original
Put it in a capsule seal it deal it
Put the weed (or something else) in a capsule, seal it, and deal it
How you want it nicky baby? 4 times 5
How do you want it? Four times five, or twenty?
A quarter ounce of weed and some cherry pot pies
I want a quarter ounce of weed and some delicious cherry pies
Excuse me if I'm greedy 'cause I'm caught up in the lust
I apologize if I seem greedy, but I am consumed by my desires
Ill lie if ya want but I'm a tiga you can trust
I will lie if you want, but I am someone you can trust
'cause I'm on Fillmoe in a white velour suit
I am on Fillmore Street, wearing a white velour suit
In a blue kangol in my wu-tang boots
I'm also wearing a blue Kangol hat and Wu-Tang boots
Wit a back like a cobra cursed by the mail
With a strong and flexible back, like a cobra, that has been cursed by the mail (US Postal Service)
My manicured nails touch a triple beam scale
My well-groomed and polished nails touch a triple beam scale (used for measuring drugs)
Baby is a athlete body like a star
The woman I am with has an athletic body like a star athlete
Ya talkin real bad freak meet me by the car
You're talking tough, let's meet face to face by the car
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