Alter Ego
Black-Ty Lyrics

Ooh, ooh-hoo yeah, ahem
Black-Ty starts the conversation with excitement and clears his throat

Ay play that back one more time (okay here we go)
Black-Ty asks to replay the conversation before getting into a serious discussion

[knock on door] Ay who dat?
There's a knock on the door, Black-Ty acknowledges someone's presence

It's Black-Ty!
Black-Ty announces his identity

What's goin' on man?
Black-Ty asks about the other person's well-being

I gotta holla at you about somethin'
Black-Ty wants to talk about an important matter

Give me one second
Black-Ty asks for a moment to prepare himself

Nah, you been ignorin' me for years
Black-Ty accuses the other person of ignoring him for a long time

I wanna talk to you right now about my rap career
Black-Ty wants to discuss his aspirations in the rap industry at that moment

But I'ma take you way back to when you first start rappin'
Black-Ty reminisces about the other person's beginnings in the rap industry

'Member you was in the rap group Triple Went Pack
Black-Ty reminds the other person about their involvement in the rap group Triple Went Pack

Man I don't wanna talk now I'm in the vocal booth
The other person expresses disinterest in discussing Black-Ty's rap career while working in the vocal booth

Tryin' to get this song done like I'm supposed to do
The other person is focused on completing their own song successfully

I need you to get up outta here
The other person requests Black-Ty to leave the vocal booth

I don't wanna talk to you about no rap career
The other person explicitly states their lack of interest in discussing Black-Ty's rap career

See, that's the problem, we don't share the same vision
Black-Ty identifies a lack of alignment in their aspirations and goals

I've been tryin' to think of what to say to make yo' ass listen
Black-Ty has been contemplating ways to make the other person pay attention to him

But nah, every time I bring up the subject
Black-Ty points out that the other person dismisses the topic every time he mentions it

You comin' back at me talkin' R & B shit
The other person consistently responds with discussions about R & B, not taking the rap career seriously

Cause I know hip-hop, is a dangerous game
Black-Ty acknowledges the risks associated with pursuing a career in hip-hop

I love hip-hop, but I don't want that thing
Black-Ty expresses his passion for hip-hop but states that he doesn't want the negative aspects that come with it

All my concerts, got girls in the audience
Black-Ty mentions the presence of female fans at his concerts

I don't want nobody tryin' to take my life and shit
Black-Ty worries about his safety and doesn't want to attract dangerous individuals

Yeah right, you know you wanna get back on the mic
The other person is accused of secretly desiring to return to rapping

Cause every time you on stage singin' you cuffin' the mic
Black-Ty points out that the other person holds the microphone passionately when performing on stage

Tellin' your fans to put they hands in the motherfuckin' air
The other person encourages the audience to raise their hands during performances

And wave 'em side to side like they just don't care
The other person instructs the audience to sway their hands from side to side

But the rap game to me seems shady
Black-Ty expresses his perception of the rap industry as untrustworthy

All them dis records will probably drive me crazy
Black-Ty believes that diss tracks in rap music could negatively affect his mental well-being

All the ladies give me love when I go to club
Black-Ty enjoys attention and admiration from women when he goes to clubs

I don't wanna have to keep my eyes out for no thugs
Black-Ty doesn't want to be constantly cautious of potential dangerous individuals

Aight, I admit it, the rap game's a little shady
The other person finally acknowledges the negative aspects of the rap industry

But they ain't gon' ever dance in the club to songs like 'Sweet Lady'
The other person argues that his R & B songs are more suitable for club dancing compared to rap music

I see you pop bottles with top models and then you go to the floor
Black-Ty observes the other person's extravagant lifestyle, partying with models and enjoying himself

You dance to e'rybody's shit but yours
Black-Ty points out that the other person dances to songs by various artists except for his own

Mm, nigga you startin' to piss me off
Black-Ty expresses frustration and annoyance with the other person's behavior

Won't you climb back in your box, Black-Ty get lost
The other person tells Black-Ty to go away and return to his place of origin

I can't believe you send that 'bout my song 'Sweet Lady'
The other person is upset that Black-Ty expressed negativity towards the song 'Sweet Lady'

Please leave me alone, you about to drive me crazy
The other person pleads for Black-Ty to stop bothering him as it's affecting his mental state

Man you trippin, it's way cheaper to make a rap album
Black-Ty argues that producing a rap album is more cost-effective than an R & B album

Ten to fifteen thou', you payin' 100 thou' per track
Black-Ty highlights the difference in expense, with rap albums being significantly cheaper compared to paying high prices per track in R & B albums

And you don't wanna rap nigga?
Black-Ty questions the other person's reluctance to pursue a rap career

Put out two or three albums and go platinum nigga? Damn
Black-Ty suggests that the other person could release multiple rap albums and achieve great success

Mmm, man I'm not listenin' to you
The other person refuses to listen to Black-Ty's arguments

I love R & B, this is what I do
The other person firmly states their passion for R & B music

R & B's the reason that I'm drivin' that Bentley
The other person attributes their success, specifically owning a Bentley, to their involvement in R & B music

House on the hill, bank account got plenty
The other person boasts about their luxurious lifestyle, living in a house on a hill with a substantial bank balance

So nigga don't talk to me, about R & B
The other person asserts that Black-Ty shouldn't discuss R & B with them

When every rap nigga out tryin' to sing
The other person points out that many rappers are attempting to incorporate singing into their music

Yeah that's true, but I ain't gon' ever do that shit
Black-Ty concedes the point but insists that he will never pursue singing in his rap music

I'ma call a R & B nigga to sing that shit
Black-Ty suggests collaborating with an R & B artist to handle the singing aspect in his rap songs

Matter of fact think about it, me and you can be on the same record
Black-Ty proposes the idea of a collaboration between them on a song

Me on the verses, and you can sing the hooks and shit
Black-Ty suggests that he handles the rap verses while the other person sings the catchy hooks in the song

Man, I guarantee we'll win a Grammy with that
Black-Ty is confident that their collaboration would be successful, even winning a Grammy award

That's on me, we'll shake up the industry with that
Black-Ty believes their collaboration would bring significant change to the music industry

Probably so, but no, I don't wanna do a song with'chu
The other person rejects the idea of collaborating with Black-Ty

Cause I probably never ever get along with'chu
The other person doesn't believe they would have a good working relationship with Black-Ty

Who do you think you are, talkin' to me
The other person questions Black-Ty's audacity to speak to them with such confidence

Nigga get up outta here 'fore I call my security
The other person threatens to call their security to remove Black-Ty from the premises

Call 'em, I don't give a fuck, we from Watts, remember?
Black-Ty challenges the other person to call their security, reminding them of their shared origin in Watts

I walk right past the sign that said 'Do Not Enter'
Black-Ty boasts about his fearlessness, disregarding signs and obstacles

Matter of fact you a singer, why you need security?
Black-Ty questions why the other person, being a singer, requires security

Ain't nobody even after you, you Hollywood dude
Black-Ty dismisses the other person's need for security, claiming that nobody is even targeting them

Nigga hold up, I got a phone call comin' through
The other person interrupts the argument as they receive a phone call

This is Tyrese Gibson the movie star, I make more money than both of you
Tyrese Gibson, a famous actor, joins the conversation and asserts his financial success over both Black-Ty and the other person

While you talkin' rap and R & B dude
Tyrese suggests that both rap and R & B artists are less financially successful compared to movie stars

Everybody that, raps or sing is makin' movies
Tyrese claims that everyone who raps or sings eventually ventures into acting in movies

'Cause ain't no money in the music industry, one!
Tyrese implies that the music industry is not as lucrative as the movie industry

Uh, damn, did he hang up the phone?
Black-Ty wonders if Tyrese hung up the phone abruptly

Yeah the nigga's Hollywood, he's gone
Black-Ty acknowledges that Tyrese, being a Hollywood personality, has ended the conversation

Like I was sayin', I just wanna get at you about some business homie
Black-Ty reiterates his intention to discuss a business matter with the other person

Oh man I don't wanna talk to you about this shit no more
The other person expresses their disinterest in further discussing the matter with Black-Ty

Please get out of my vocal booth and walk out the door
The other person asks Black-Ty to leave their vocal booth and exit the room

Who do you think you are talkin' to me?
The other person questions the audacity of Black-Ty to engage in conversation with them

I'm a singer and all my fans love me
The other person identifies themselves as a singer with a dedicated fanbase

I ain't tryin' to stop you from singin' R & B
Black-Ty clarifies that he has no intention of preventing the other person from pursuing their R & B career

I been in a little box for 12 years, I just wanna breathe
Black-Ty expresses a desire for freedom and creativity after feeling confined for a long period

Let me out please, I guarantee
Black-Ty requests an opportunity to express himself freely and promises positive outcomes

That everybody in this industry gon' wanna do a song with me
Black-Ty believes that once given a chance, everyone in the music industry would be eager to collaborate with him

Aw damn, let me think about it
The other person needs time to contemplate Black-Ty's request

Aw damn, I'm done thinkin' about it
The other person decides not to give any more thought to Black-Ty's proposal

Hell no, hell no
The other person forcefully rejects the idea

I don't know if I'm ready to let you out (let you out)
The other person is unsure if they are ready to allow Black-Ty the creative freedom he desires

These niggas might not understand what you about (you about)
The other person is concerned that others may not comprehend Black-Ty's artistic direction and intentions

You might be cursin' and callin' women out they names
The other person worries that Black-Ty's lyrics may contain profanity and derogatory language towards women

It might be disrespectful to my whole fanbase
The other person fears that collaborating with Black-Ty may offend their entire fanbase

Nah man, I got a whole lot of respect for these hoes
Black-Ty reassures the other person that he respects women despite his lyrics

I'm just fuckin' with you nigga, for real it's a joke [chuckles]
Black-Ty reveals that his previous statement was just a lighthearted tease, meant as a joke

Nah man, I don't really think this shit is real funny
The other person asserts that they didn't find Black-Ty's joke amusing

Because of my fans I made a whole lot of money
The other person credits their fans for their financial success

I was able to travel around the world and shit!
The other person highlights the benefits of their career, including the opportunity to travel globally

Five-star hotels with black cards and shit!
The other person enjoys luxurious accommodations, staying in high-end hotels and using premium credit cards

I know I never won a Grammy, so what?
The other person brushes off the fact that they never received a Grammy award

Everywhere I go my fans show me so much love
The other person appreciates the immense support and affection they receive from their fans everywhere they go

Fuck it, pssh
Black-Ty expresses frustration and a dismissive attitude

Guess I ain't gon' ever be able to get through to you
Black-Ty loses hope in being able to communicate effectively with the other person

I don't give up that easy though
Despite feeling discouraged, Black-Ty refuses to easily give up

I'ma get at you tomorrow
Black-Ty plans to continue the conversation and try again with the other person on the following day

Go ahead and finish your lil' R & B song punk
Black-Ty mocks the other person's R & B song, referring to it as insignificant