9th Wonder is a hip hop producer from Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.. He began his career as the main producer for the hip-hop group Little Brother, and has also worked with the likes of Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, Murs, and Destiny's Child. As part of Little Brother he gained widespread recognition and critical acclaim. He has since left Little Brother. 9th Wonder stated that as long as both Phonte and Big Pooh welcomed a reunion somewhere down the line, he would be completely open to the idea.
The duo released two albums. The first one, Chemistry in 2005 and the sophomore album titled The Formula in 2008.
Out Of Town
Buckshot & 9th Wonder Lyrics
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(feat. Joe Scudda , L.E.G.A.C.Y.)
[L.E.G.A.C.Y:]
I pop bottles, taking shots, gettin' at the top model
Smokey as fuck, need something to hold me up
I'm leanin' on this chick like Joe Clark, I'm stuck
Wait, hold on baby, there go my nigga Buck
[Buckshot:]
Aiyo, what up
I'm in the back sippin' this cup
Next ta son who said he should stir this up, ah fuck
Plus we out of town, it's going down
This Hennessey got them niggaz yellin please make a sound
L.E.G.A.C.Y left the pound, back at the spot
And I can tell these niggaz want beef now
So son what's poppin'
[L.E.G.A.C.Y:]
Let me introduce this chick, "Aiyo, what your name is?"
I'm tryin' ta rock this chick, doesn't matter what her name is
These perfect strangers straight grilling like Hibachi's
All eyes on me, actin' like they wanna pop me
These perfect strangers straight grilling like Hibachi's
All eyes on me, actin' like they wanna Pac me
[Chorus: Buckshot (L.E.G.A.C.Y and Joe Scudda)]
(Out of town trips) Beef with out of town clicks
(So far from home) On some out of town shit
(However the chips fall) Ain't no stoppin'
(Bar room brawl) We can get it poppin' [x2]
[Joe Scudda:]
I'm OT? when not a soul know my face
At the bar cause I ain't afraid to show my face
But I gotta move lightly
Cuz these people don't know me
And probably Don't like me (what I'm gonna do)
I'ma just chill, and grab me a seat
Grab me a drink, maybe try to grab me a freak
Then this chick with a blue cap approached me and started talking
But I seen her man in the Cut', started honking
It's a set up, fuck it we can get it popping
But I'm dough-low, and they know cause they been watching
Aw fuck, they want to see Scuda stuck
Oh Shit! I think I see my man Buck
[Buckshot:]
Scudz, I think we picked the wrong night (You right)
They lookin for a bar fight when everything was alright
Wait, hold up, who's that
In that blue cap
Shorty too stacked, son pursue that
[Chorus]
[L.E.G.A.C.Y:]
Then I fell back, acting like I wasn't wit 'em
But as soon as the shit pop, I be the first ta hit him
They ain't crazy, I dare niggaz
Wayne Brady square niggaz
Whatever's clever
Gave Buck the look, whatever
[Buckshot:]
Whatever, that's what I'm talkin' about
This niggaz violate, we tossing 'em out
I done had about, ten shots
Two blunts to the head, go ahead, do whatever you want
See when I'm high like this stay out my way
Especially when I'm wit these niggaz, we don't play
And, if you think it's a joke set it, let it go
Fuck a rum and a coke, that's gun smoke in your throat
[Joe Scudda:]
No matter the weather, yo that's whatever
But then I seen the kid reach for the tote he had tucked inside his leather
Pulled out, started waving it
He knew he take an L wit the hand, the bitch started blazin' it
Killin' the clouds, but nobody spit
He did all that motherfucking shootin', and ain't nobody hit
[Chorus]
In Buckshot & 9th Wonder's "Out Of Town," the lyrics describe a night out of town, where the three rappers, Buckshot, L.E.G.A.C.Y., and Joe Scudda, go out to drink and party. L.E.G.A.C.Y. explains that he's getting drinks and flirting with women at the bar, while Buckshot is hanging out in the back, sipping on his drink. Scudda is cautious, aware that he's out of town where people don't know him, but he's not afraid to have a good time. As the night unfolds, the group realizes that they're in the middle of a tense situation, where a group of strangers are looking for trouble. Despite the potential danger, the group remains confident, and in the end, they don't engage in a fight, but they come out unscathed.
The song highlights the tension and excitement of going out of town, partying in a new environment, and the unspoken rules that go along with it. It also shows the perspective of different people in a group who handle the same situation in different ways. Despite the potential danger and tension, the group appears to be unscathed, suggesting that they have the experience and knowledge to handle themselves in unfamiliar territory.
Line by Line Meaning
I pop bottles, taking shots, gettin' at the top model
I am drinking expensive champagne and hitting on the most attractive person in the room.
Smokey as fuck, need something to hold me up
I am high on marijuana and need someone to steady me.
I'm leanin' on this chick like Joe Clark, I'm stuck
I am leaning on a woman for support and struggling to move on my own.
Wait, hold on baby, there go my nigga Buck
Wait a minute, my friend Buck is here.
Aiyo, what up I'm in the back sippin' this cup
Hey, what's going on? I'm in the back of the room sipping a drink.
Next ta son who said he should stir this up, ah fuck
I am standing next to a guy who is trying to start trouble and it's annoying.
Plus we out of town, it's going down
We are not in our hometown and trouble is brewing.
This Hennessey got them niggaz yellin please make a sound
Our drinking has caused a commotion and people are asking us to be quiet.
L.E.G.A.C.Y left the pound, back at the spot
My friend L.E.G.A.C.Y. has gone back to where we came from.
And I can tell these niggaz want beef now
I can sense that these people are looking for a fight.
So son what's poppin'
What's going on, man?
Let me introduce this chick, "Aiyo, what your name is?"
Let me introduce you to this girl. Hey, what's your name?
I'm tryin' ta rock this chick, doesn't matter what her name is
I am trying to impress this girl, even though I do not know her name.
These perfect strangers straight grilling like Hibachi's
These unfamiliar faces are giving me intense looks like they want trouble.
All eyes on me, actin' like they wanna pop me
Everyone in the room is staring at me and it feels like they want to start a fight.
These perfect strangers straight grilling like Hibachi's
Again, these strangers are giving me intense looks like they want trouble.
All eyes on me, actin' like they wanna Pac me
Everyone is paying attention to me and it feels like they want to harm me, like the rapper Tupac (whose nickname was 'Pac').
(Out of town trips) Beef with out of town clicks
(So far from home) On some out of town shit
(However the chips fall) Ain't no stoppin'
(Bar room brawl) We can get it poppin' [x2]
When we are out of town, we may encounter problems with people we do not know. Despite the situation, we will not back down and will engage in a physical altercation if necessary.
I'm OT? when not a soul know my face
I am away from home and no one here knows who I am.
At the bar cause I ain't afraid to show my face
I am at the bar because I am not afraid to be recognized.
But I gotta move lightly
Cuz these people don't know me
And probably Don't like me (what I'm gonna do)
I need to be cautious because the locals do not know me and may not welcome me.
I'ma just chill, and grab me a seat
Grab me a drink, maybe try to grab me a freak
I'll relax and find a seat. Then, I will order a drink and maybe try to dance with an attractive woman.
Then this chick with a blue cap approached me and started talking
Then a woman wearing a blue hat came over to me and started chatting.
But I seen her man in the Cut', started honking
But I noticed her boyfriend watching us and getting agitated.
It's a set up, fuck it we can get it popping
This feels like a trap, but I am willing to fight back.
But I'm dough-low, and they know cause they been watching
But I am alone, and they are aware of my situation because they are keeping an eye on me.
Aw fuck, they want to see Scuda stuck
Oh Shit! I think I see my man Buck
Oh no, these guys are trying to trap me. Wait, there's my friend Buck.
Scudz, I think we picked the wrong night (You right)
They lookin for a bar fight when everything was alright
Wait, hold up, who's that
In that blue cap
Shorty too stacked, son pursue that
Scudz, it seems like we came on the wrong night. These guys are looking for a fight for no reason. Wait, who is that woman in the blue hat? She's very attractive, go talk to her.
Then I fell back, acting like I wasn't wit 'em
But as soon as the shit pop, I be the first ta hit him
I fell back and pretended like I didn't know Scudz and Buck. But as soon as the fight starts, I'll be the first to throw punches.
They ain't crazy, I dare niggaz
Wayne Brady square niggaz
Whatever's clever
Gave Buck the look, whatever
These guys are not afraid to cause trouble, but I am not scared of them. I'm willing to fight if needed. I nodded to Buck to let him know I am ready.
Whatever, that's what I'm talkin' about
This niggaz violate, we tossing 'em out
I done had about, ten shots
Two blunts to the head, go ahead, do whatever you want
Exactly, let's fight and kick them out. I have had a lot of alcohol and marijuana, so I am not afraid. Do whatever you want.
See when I'm high like this stay out my way
Especially when I'm wit these niggaz, we don't play
And, if you think it's a joke set it, let it go
Fuck a rum and a coke, that's gun smoke in your throat
When I am high like this, don't mess with me. Especially when I am with my friends, we are not to be messed with. If you want to start something, go ahead, but be prepared for the consequences.
No matter the weather, yo that's whatever
But then I seen the kid reach for the tote he had tucked inside his leather
Pulled out, started waving it
He knew he take an L wit the hand, the bitch started blazin' it
Killin' the clouds, but nobody spit
He did all that motherfucking shootin', and ain't nobody hit
No matter what happens, I am not afraid. But then I saw the guy pull out a gun from his jacket and start waving it around. He probably knew he couldn't fight with his fists, so he had to use a weapon. He fired the gun but missed everyone, hitting only the ceiling, wasting all his shots.
Contributed by Isabelle D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.