Andre Nickatina first appeared on the Bay Area rap scene in 1993 under the name Dre Dog with The New E-Bone, and "Raven in My Eyes" was the first album that he released under the name Andre Nickatina and has since released nine solo albums, an amateur film, several albums with fellow local rapper, Equipto and contributed significantly to the film and soundtrack for the 2005 documentary, The Gift.
Nickatina also heads his own record label known as Fillmore Coleman Records and is known to be one of the busiest underground rappers in the business, reportedly keeping steady work on various music and film projects. In 2005, he was awarded the Bay Area Hip Hop Award for Underground Artist of the Year as well a nomination for Underground Album of the Year for his 2004 release Bullets, Blunts In Ah Big Bankroll.
I'm A Junkie
Andre Nickatina & Equipto Lyrics
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NOW I PLAYED SOME HOES IN MY LIFE
BUT I NEVER PLAYED THIS HOE BEFORE
AND I SWEAR IF IT'S COO HOE I ONLY WANNABE...
~ANDRE~
MONEY'S MY RELIGION
FREAK HOW YA LIVIN'
I'M FLY LIKE A PIGEON
DIS IS THE MIND OF A RAP CAT
AND GET ALL THE MONEY N THA HOE'S YO N NEVER DRIVE A HATCHBACK
I TALK SHIT IN THA CADILLAC
IT'S ABOUT 2 A.M. MY FREAK IS SIPPIN ON COGNAC
SHE LOVE ME I LOVE HER RIGHT BACK
BUT YO ITS THA DIFFERENT KIND OF LOVE
N KILLA WITH THA KISSES N THA HUGS
THOUGHT SHE MIGHT CRY LIKE A DOVE
SHE KNOW I GOT HUSTLE IN MA BLOOD
SHE KNOW I don't SPIT NO SCAMS
I LIKE CANDY YAMS
I NEVER JEPORDIZE WHO I AM
I don't HAVE TO TRY TO CROSS HER
MAN I'm HER sponsor
THE WORD PLAY I DISPLAY IT'LL HAUNT HER
TAKE THESE CD'Z YO N BRING THA CASH BACK
I'm A JUNKIE FOR THE MONEY HOW YOU LIKE THAT
HOW YOU LIKE THAT
I BET YOU LIKE THAT
I'LL SPANK YOU LIKE THAT
I THINK YOU LIKE THAT
~EQUIPTO~
I LIVE LIFE LIKE YOU THINK WE didn't CARE
AND LEAVE THA SCENE WITH MA PINKY IN THA AIR
I LEFT MA MARKS WITH DENTS AND MY IMPRINTS
AND CHOPPED IT UP WITH GOLDIE MY BIG FRIEND
DISCUSS THA THANG LIKE what's THA GAME
WHEN ALL FAILS ITS ALL HAIL WE TRUST THE GAME
AND I'm CONFIDENT
I SPIT IT LIKE NO OTHER ON THE CONTINENT
AND I ain't LOOKIN FOR YOUR SYMPATHY OR COMPLIMENTS
YOU WORK REGARDLESS PUT IT ASIDE
YOU MIGHT FEEL A LIL PAIN that's JUST YA PRIDE
NOW BABY WIDE OPEN BREAKIN THA RULES
IN THA SHOES OF A PROSTITUTE BOUT TO CHOOSE
I'm CHOSEN ALL UP IN THA RHYME LIKE A METAPHORE
PROMOTE THE QUEEZY HELP ME GO GET A HOE
~ANDRE~
YOU LOOKIN AT THE VULTURE OF THE RAP CULTURE
YOU STARE LONG ENOUGH YOU MIGHT SEE ME JUST MOVE ON MY POSTER
I MIGHT HAVE TO ICE GRILL YA
IF YOU TALK OUT A LINE AND THE GOD don't FEEL YA
ILL PUT YA MIND IN A OCTAGON
YOU DEVOTE YA WHOLE WORLD TRYING TO PLAY WITH KHAN
YOU RIDE AROUND IN THA FLYEST CAR
AND CATERED AT THE BAR
I HAD YOU SHININ LIKE A LUCKY STAR
AND ALL YOU GOTTA DO IS TAKE THIS AND BRING IT BACK TAKE THIS AND BRING IT BACK TAKE THIS AND BRING IT BACK...SHIT
NOW I'm LAUGHIN AT THA MONEY STACKIN ALL YO FRIENDS
AND YO BUDDY PACK IS LOOKIN FO THIS RAP CAT
MAN ITS THA GIFT BOSS
AND GET THE HOT SAUCE
Don't ASK WHAT THA CLOTHES OR THA CARS COST
I LIKE TO MAD FLOSS
N GET MA HAIR DID
N TALK SHIT TO A CHICK EATIN SPARE RIBS
SHE SAID SHE LOVE ME
I MAKE HER HEART FREEZE
ALRIGHT BABY THEN MOVE THESE CDS
The song "I'm A Junkie" by Andre Nickatina and Equipto is a rap song that features their thoughts on their love for money and the lifestyle it brings. The first verse by Andre illustrates his love for the game and the money he earns from his music. He talks about his luxurious lifestyle and how he doesn't need to compromise to survive in the game. Though he loves his woman, he has a different kind of love for his money, and he is chasing it with all his heart. He likes to floss and talk to girls while consuming his favorite food. In the second verse, Equipto talks about his style and how he doesn't care about following the rules of society. He talks about his love for opportunities and how he enjoys making cash. Despite everything, Equipto is also confident in his skills and doesn't need anyone's approvals or sympathies. This song is all about their passion for money and the game, and how they keep being players in it.
Overall, the song reveals the true nature of the rappers' thoughts and lifestyle. Everyone may not appreciate their approach, but for them, it's all about the game and the hustling. The song has a lot of catchy phrases and word-plays, which enhances the listening experience. The music video features their love for the game and the lifestyle they lead. The song has a great beat and rhythm that makes it an ideal party song.
Line by Line Meaning
NOW I PLAYED SOME HOES IN MY LIFE
I have had relationships with women before
BUT I NEVER PLAYED THIS HOE BEFORE
But I have not been involved with this woman before
AND I SWEAR IF IT'S COO HOE I ONLY WANNABE...
And if she is a cool woman, I would like to be with her
MAN I SPEAK WITH PRECISION
I speak very clearly and specifically
MONEY'S MY RELIGION
I am very focused on making money
FREAK HOW YA LIVIN'
I want to know how you are living your life
I'M FLY LIKE A PIGEON
I am very stylish and fashionable
DIS IS THE MIND OF A RAP CAT
This is how a successful rapper thinks
AND GET ALL THE MONEY N THA HOE'S YO N NEVER DRIVE A HATCHBACK
I make money and attract women, and I do not drive a cheap car
I TALK SHIT IN THA CADILLAC
I boast about my success when I am in my Cadillac
IT'S ABOUT 2 A.M. MY FREAK IS SIPPIN ON COGNAC
It is late at night, and my girlfriend is drinking cognac
SHE LOVE ME I LOVE HER RIGHT BACK
My girlfriend loves me, and I love her too
BUT YO ITS THA DIFFERENT KIND OF LOVE
Our love is different from others'
N KILLA WITH THA KISSES N THA HUGS
We are very passionate with our kisses and hugs
THOUGHT SHE MIGHT CRY LIKE A DOVE
I thought she might cry in a soft and gentle way
SHE KNOW I GOT HUSTLE IN MA BLOOD
My girlfriend knows that I am very motivated and determined
SHE KNOW I don't SPIT NO SCAMS
My girlfriend knows that I am honest and truthful
I LIKE CANDY YAMS
I enjoy eating candy yams
I NEVER JEPORDIZE WHO I AM
I never sacrifice my identity
I don't HAVE TO TRY TO CROSS HER
I do not have to manipulate or deceive her
MAN I'm HER sponsor
I support her financially
THE WORD PLAY I DISPLAY IT'LL HAUNT HER
My clever use of language will continue to impress her
TAKE THESE CD'Z YO N BRING THA CASH BACK
Take these CDs and bring me the money back
I'm A JUNKIE FOR THE MONEY HOW YOU LIKE THAT
I am very addicted to making money
HOW YOU LIKE THAT
Do you approve of that?
I BET YOU LIKE THAT
I am sure you like that
I'LL SPANK YOU LIKE THAT
I will punish you in the same way
I THINK YOU LIKE THAT
I believe you enjoy that
I LIVE LIFE LIKE YOU THINK WE didn't CARE
I live my life in a way that may seem careless to you
AND LEAVE THA SCENE WITH MA PINKY IN THA AIR
I leave confidently and elegantly
I LEFT MA MARKS WITH DENTS AND MY IMPRINTS
I have made my mark and left evidence of my presence
AND CHOPPED IT UP WITH GOLDIE MY BIG FRIEND
I have communicated about my life with my close friend Goldie
DISCUSS THA THANG LIKE what's THA GAME
We talk about important topics and issues
WHEN ALL FAILS ITS ALL HAIL WE TRUST THE GAME
When everything goes wrong, we still trust our overall strategy
AND I'm CONFIDENT
I am very sure of myself
I SPIT IT LIKE NO OTHER ON THE CONTINENT
I rap better than anyone else on this continent
AND I ain't LOOKIN FOR YOUR SYMPATHY OR COMPLIMENTS
I am not seeking your pity or flattery
YOU WORK REGARDLESS PUT IT ASIDE
You just need to keep working, do not let your feelings get in the way
YOU MIGHT FEEL A LIL PAIN that's JUST YA PRIDE
You might feel some discomfort, but it is only because of your pride
NOW BABY WIDE OPEN BREAKIN THA RULES
Now it is time to let loose and break the rules
IN THA SHOES OF A PROSTITUTE BOUT TO CHOOSE
Imagining myself as a prostitute and deciding what to do
I'm CHOSEN ALL UP IN THA RHYME LIKE A METAPHORE
I was born to be a rapper and I am very skilled at it
PROMOTE THE QUEEZY HELP ME GO GET A HOE
Encouraging people to buy my music so I can afford to pay for a prostitute
YOU LOOKIN AT THE VULTURE OF THE RAP CULTURE
You are seeing a successful and predatory figure in the rap industry
YOU STARE LONG ENOUGH YOU MIGHT SEE ME JUST MOVE ON MY POSTER
If you look at my poster for a long time, it might seem like I am moving
I MIGHT HAVE TO ICE GRILL YA
I might have to give you a cold and intimidating look
IF YOU TALK OUT A LINE AND THE GOD don't FEEL YA
If you say something inappropriate and I am not impressed
ILL PUT YA MIND IN A OCTAGON
I will challenge you intellectually
YOU DEVOTE YA WHOLE WORLD TRYING TO PLAY WITH KHAN
You try your hardest to compete with me
YOU RIDE AROUND IN THA FLYEST CAR
You drive the most expensive and stylish car
AND CATERED AT THE BAR
You are treated like royalty at the bar
I HAD YOU SHININ LIKE A LUCKY STAR
I made you look very successful and impressive
AND ALL YOU GOTTA DO IS TAKE THIS AND BRING IT BACK TAKE THIS AND BRING IT BACK TAKE THIS AND BRING IT BACK...SHIT
All you need to do is return with the money after buying these CDs
NOW I'm LAUGHIN AT THA MONEY STACKIN ALL YO FRIENDS
I am happy and amused at how much money you and your friends are making
AND YO BUDDY PACK IS LOOKIN FO THIS RAP CAT
Your friend group is searching for me, the popular rapper
MAN ITS THA GIFT BOSS
I have natural ability and talent
AND GET THE HOT SAUCE
I am very successful and desirable
Don't ASK WHAT THA CLOTHES OR THA CARS COST
Do not inquire about the cost of my clothes or cars
I LIKE TO MAD FLOSS
I really enjoy showing off my wealth
N GET MA HAIR DID
I like to keep my hair styled and groomed
N TALK SHIT TO A CHICK EATIN SPARE RIBS
I like to insult and tease women who are eating spare ribs
SHE SAID SHE LOVE ME
She told me that she loves me
I MAKE HER HEART FREEZE
I make her feel very excited and overwhelmed
ALRIGHT BABY THEN MOVE THESE CDS
Okay, then help me sell these CDs
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Written by: ANDRE LAMOND ADAMS
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