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.
Cadillac
Andre Nickatina Lyrics
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Don't mean shit, shit ain't hot
Lincoln, caddy, whatever ya got
Push it man, don't be scared to squat
Quick fast in a hurry
Squat bounce drop dirty
Hit the freeway hard at night y'all
With the keys right there I'm ready to drive
Like a eagle at 12 I'm ready to fly
Pager going off, the cell phones ringin'
Al green's playin' and I keep singin'
Jeans creased up with the beat up
Now I'm about to go pick this little freak up
Blow l's, make mail, ponytails
Had to compliment her on her fresh done nails
Va room, motherfucker boom boom
A whole block of green lights, freak zoom zoom
Mario andretti with blowjob betty
Pedal to the metal when your ridin' with the devil
Did just that at in-n-out burger
No pickles, no onions, no playin'
Check this out no delayin'
Did a donut right is what I'm sayin' shit
Police came, I was on the streets
Smokin' more weed, bumpin' more beats
Puttin' more words in the ear of this freak
Cadillac girl, somethin' I'ma keep, seville?
Ford, chev, whatever ya got
Don't mean shit, shit ain't hot
Lincoln, caddy, whatever ya got
Push it man, don't be scared to squat
Cam, lifters, MSD shifters
Three fifty one make the old school swifter
Rap in the trunk, slap in the trunk
Fat four-four in my lap for the funk
Talkin' to a beezy on the phone but can't hear her
Turned down the bump, so I can hear clearer
I hear sirens get nearer
Red and blue lights in my rear view mirror
Pull over, nope nope
With a car full of smoke and trunk full of dope
I hit the gasser, go faster
All you hear is dual exhaust, flowmaster
On a chase, I take 'em, then I shake 'em
A real cutthoat nigga ain't no fakin'
I shoot, ain't scared to scoot
And shake them one time on a hot pursuit
Ford, chev, whatever ya got
Don't mean shit, shit ain't hot
Lincoln, caddy, whatever ya got
Push it man, don't be scared to squat
In Andre Nickatina's song "Cadillac Girl", the artist is showcasing his love for cars, specifically Cadillacs. The chorus repeats the phrase "Ford, chev, whatever ya got / Don't mean shit, shit ain't hot / Lincoln, caddy, whatever ya got / Push it man, don't be scared to squat," suggesting that regardless of what kind of car you have, if you're not willing to push it to its limits ("don't be scared to squat"), it's just not that impressive.
The verses describe the artist cruising around in his Cadillac, enjoying a nighttime drive with cocaine, music by Al Green, and a women he refers to as a "little freak." He raps about the thrill of driving fast, trying to avoid the police when they pull him over, and even doing a donut in the middle of the street. Essentially, the song is about Nickatina's love for his car and the freedom and excitement that comes with cruising around town in it.
Overall, "Cadillac Girl" is a celebration of cars, specifically Cadillacs, and the freedom and exhilaration that comes with driving them. The song is a classic from the Bay Area rap scene, and has become a cult favorite among fans of Nickatina's unique style.
Line by Line Meaning
Ford, chev, whatever ya got
The type of car you have doesn't matter
Don't mean shit, shit ain't hot
It's not impressive or cool just because of the type of car
Lincoln, caddy, whatever ya got
Even luxury cars are not inherently special
Push it man, don't be scared to squat
Drive your car with confidence and style
Cam, lifters, MSD shifters
Modifications to the engine for better performance
Three fifty one make the old school swifter
The specific modifications result in a faster, more agile car
Rap in the trunk, slap in the trunk
Loud music is playing from the car's speakers
Fat four-four in my lap for the funk
The artist has a weapon with him
Talkin' to a beezy on the phone but can't hear her
He's having trouble hearing his conversation over the music
Turned down the bump, so I can hear clearer
He lowers the volume of the music to be able to hear the other person
I hear sirens get nearer
He hears police sirens approaching
Red and blue lights in my rear view mirror
He sees that police are chasing him
Pull over, nope nope
He decides not to stop for the police
With a car full of smoke and trunk full of dope
He has illegal substances in his car
I hit the gasser, go faster
He presses the gas pedal and speeds away
All you hear is dual exhaust, flowmaster
The sound of the car's powerful engine is all that can be heard
On a chase, I take 'em, then I shake 'em
He outmaneuvers the police and escapes their pursuit
A real cutthoat nigga ain't no fakin'
He prides himself on being a true outlaw
I shoot, ain't scared to scoot
He's willing to use his weapon and drive recklessly to avoid capture
And shake them one time on a hot pursuit
He successfully escapes from the police after a thrilling chase
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Written by: ANDRE LAMOND ADAMS
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