No Diggity
Black Street (CD1) Lyrics

Yeah
An enthusiastic affirmation of agreement or approval.

You know what
An indication that the singer is about to make a statement or suggestion.

I like the playettes
The singer has a preference for women who are good at flirting and playing the game of attraction.

No diggity, no doubt
An expression of absolute certainty, without question.

Play on playette, play on playette
Encouraging the women to continue their flirting game.

Yo Dre, drop the verse
Asking the rapper Dr. Dre to start his part of the song.

It's going down, fade to Blackstreet
The song is reaching its climax, transitioning to a section featuring the group Blackstreet.

The homies got RB, collab' creations
The group is collaborating on music that blends hip hop and R&B.

Bump like acne, no doubt
Their music is full of energy, like the acne on someone's face.

I put it down, never slouch
The artist is confident in their musical abilities.

As long as my credit can vouch
Their reputation and credibility is solidified by their previous successful music.

A dog couldn't catch me ass out
They are too fast and skilled to be caught off guard or embarrassed.

Tell me who can stop when Dre makin' moves
Dr. Dre is known for being a successful music producer and rapper.

Attracting honeys like a magnet
Women are drawn to them like metal to a magnet.

Giving 'em eargasms with my mellow accent
Their music and voice is so smooth and pleasing to the ear, it is like an orgasm.

Still moving this flavor
Their unique music style is still prevalent and sought after.

With the homies Blackstreet and Teddy
They are collaborating with Blackstreet and Teddy Riley, a famous R&B producer and musician.

The original rump shakers
They are trendsetters and known for making music that gets people dancing.

Shorty get down, good lord
A woman is dancing, and the singer is amazed by her moves.

Baby got 'em up open all over town
The woman's dance moves are so good, everyone in town knows about them.

Strictly biz, she don't play around
The woman is all about her work and is not messing around.

Cover much ground, got game by the pound
The woman is highly skilled and knowledgeable in her profession.

Getting paid is her forte
Making money is one of the woman's strengths.

Each and every day, true player way
The woman plays the game of life and business with skill and success every day.

I can't get her out of my mind
The woman is stuck in the singer's head and they cannot stop thinking about her.

I think about the girl all the time
The singer's thoughts are consumed by the woman.

East side to the west side, pushin' phat rides, it's no surprise
The woman is successful and moves in high circles, no matter where she goes.

She got tricks in the stash, stacking up the cash
The woman has secret skills and is making a lot of money.

Fast when it comes to the gas
The woman is speedy and efficient at her work.

By no means average
The woman is exceptional and stands out from others.

She's on when she's got to have it
The woman is always prepared and ready to get what she wants.

Baby, you're a perfect ten, I wanna get in
The artist thinks the woman is perfect and wants to spend time with her.

Can I get down, so I can win
The artist is asking the woman for a chance to prove himself and win her over.

I like the way you work it
The artist admires the woman's talents and skills.

No diggity, I got to bag it up, bag it up
There is no doubt in the singer's mind that they need to pursue this woman.

She's got class and style, street knowledge by the pound
The woman is smart, sophisticated, and streetwise.

Baby never act wild, very low key on the profile
Despite her successes, the woman is modest and not overly flashy.

Catchin' feelings is a no
The singer is not interested in developing romantic feelings for the woman.

Let me tell you how it goes, curve's the words, spins the verbs, lovers it curves so freak what you heard
The singer explains how skilled he is with words and how he can win people over with them.

Rollin' with the phatness, you don't even know what the half is
The artist is riding high in success and accomplishments beyond what others can imagine.

You gotta pay to play, just for shorty, bang-bang, to look your way
The artist has to work hard and spend money to impress the woman.

Trumped tight all day, every day
The singer is on their A-game all the time.

You're blowing my mind, maybe in time, baby, I can get you in my ride
The woman is impressing the singer and they hope to develop a closer relationship.

Hey oh, hey oh, hey oh, hey oh (hey yo that girl looks good)
A comment on the attractiveness of a woman.

Hey oh, hey oh, hey oh, hey oh (play on, play on, play on)
Encouragement to keep the music and party going.

Hey oh, hey oh, hey oh, hey oh (you're my kind of girl)
The woman is the type of person the artist is looking for.

Hey oh, hey oh, hey oh, hey oh (hey yay oh)
A celebratory expression of joy.

'Cause that's my peeps and we row G
The artist is referencing their friends and companions, and they are tight and united.

Flyin' first class from New York City to Blackstreet
The group is successful and can afford luxuries like flying first class.

What you know about me, not a motherfuckin' thing
The singer is essentially saying that they are on a different level of success.

Cartier wooded frames sported by my shortie
The singer's woman is wearing expensive Cartier glasses.

As for me, icy gleaming pinky diamond ring
The artist is wearing a large diamond ring.

We be's the baddest clique up on the scene
The artist and their friends are the coolest, most impressive group around.

Ain't you getting bored with these fake ass broads
The singer is tired of dealing with fake women who are not genuine.

I shows and proves, no doubt, I be taking you, so
The singer is proving their worth and impressing the woman, convincing her to spend time with them.

Please excuse if I come across rude, that's just me
The artist is aware that they can sometimes come across as rude, but it is just part of their personality.

And that's how the playettes got to be
Being confident and straightforward is how the women they like became successful in their own right.

Stay kickin' game with a capital G
The artist is always working their charm and flirting game, doing it with skill (capital G).

Axe the peoples on my block, I'm as real as can be
The singer asks people on their block about them and will find out that they are genuine and real.

Word is bond, faking jacks never been my flavor
The artist always keeps their word and is honest, never pretending to be someone they are not.

So, Teddy, pass the word to your nigga Chauncey
The singer is asking Teddy Riley to talk to their friend Chauncey and let them know how great they are.

I be sittin' in car, let's say around 3:30
The singer is telling a story about themselves sitting in a car at 3:30am.

Queen Pen and Blackstreet, it's no diggity
Queen Pen and Blackstreet are joining forces and there is no doubt that it will be amazing.

No diggity, I got to bag it up
The artist is confident that they need to pursue this woman.

Yeah, come on
An enthusiastic agreement that the music and party should continue.

Jackie in full effect
A shoutout to a woman named Jackie who is enjoying the party.

Lisa in full effect
A shoutout to a woman named Lisa who is enjoying the party.

Nicky in full effect
A shoutout to a woman named Nicky who is enjoying the party.

Tomeka in full effect
A shoutout to a woman named Tomeka who is enjoying the party.

Ladies in full effect
A shoutout to all the women enjoying the party.

Ain't nothing goin' on but the rent
The only important thing going on right now is having a good time and partying.

Yeah play on playette, play on playette
Encouragement for the women to continue their flirting game.

Play on play on, play on play on
Encouragement to keep the music and dancing going.

'Cause I like it
The singer likes the music, party, and flirtatious atmosphere.