Born to parents Geraldine Green (1947) and Trevor George Smith Sr, and he has a younger brother, Paul Smith. His parents divorced when he 10 years old. Busta’s time during the year of 1983 was that of change, his parents got divorced and his way of thinking was altered, during that year he also changed his religious beliefs and re-named himself ‘Born Justice God Allah’ because of the supreme sorts of names that he now believed in and looked up to. He discovered hip hop music through listening to the Zulu Beats Radio Show, something influenced him from that show and three years later he would form a group. Busta also went to school in the United Kingdom, where he lived in Blackpool, Preston and Morecambe. Ended up graduating from George Westinghouse High School in downtown Brooklyn.
As a youngster he played basketball, football and soccer.
His Panamanian baby-sitter, Aunt Mitzi, made him listen to all the rap radio stations. So, He would sit there at 2 in the morning rapping when he was supposed to be sleeping. I just couldn't be too loud or Mitzi's poodle would start dancing around and barking. One night, the poodle barked and Mitzi took my radio away. So he said, "I don't need that radio. I'll write my own rap songs." Busta Rhymes later became part of a B-Boy crew with mainly latinos, a couple of white kids, and Busta, the only black one. When he was about 10 years old after he moved from Brooklyn to Long Island, where he became a member of the crew when it was a big contest happening which the leader of the crew, Johnny Juice watched. Busta just came up to him like, "Are you Johnny Juice?" and Johnny answered like "Yeah." and he said he wanted to be down with this crew. He started poppin' and Johnny said he was dope so he said "We're about to do this contest" and they wanted to put him down with them, but he didn't know the routines. But they put him down anyways and they lost the contest because they didn't know where to put him in the routine. The next contest they had was more of a battle, for the crown of best b-boys in Long Island and they had their crew there and they won. Busta destroyed these other guys, when he was poppin. Johnny Juice says "even if you listen to his rhymes now, you can tell by the way he rhymes and the way he moves around he's really dope on the popping shit".
Before his leap to stardom, Rhymes, was a rambunctious middle-class kid from Long Island who wrote "rap poetry" and dropped out of high school to pursue a music career. "I really thought he'd be a dancer," says his mother, Geraldine Green. "At family cookouts he would win all the dance contests. He was always a showman." He reminds his worst job: “I used to work as a stock boy at a department store called Cheap John’s,” he says. “I knew that I couldn’t really wrap my head around doing that kind of work. Even if your heart is not in something, your mind has to at least be able to be willing to do it. So, I took the job and I worked for about two weeks, and then I quit.” Why?
“They just had me doing too much. I had to line up the roach sprays on the shelves and make sure they were all in order, facing the same way, with the logos facing the front. The dishwashing liquids, the detergents, the boxes that they came in when they came from the actual shipping companies that they were manufactured at. After I lined them up on the shelves, I had to cut up the cardboard boxes, fold them up neatly and tie them up so that they could do the recycling thing with them. After a couple paper cuts too many, and hands that were calloused and ashy and bruised, I said ‘this is definitely not the thing for me to continue to be doing.’”
Busta adds, “I used that as inspiration to go into the studio all the time when I had a free moment. After work, during my lunch break, traveling back and forth to work … to just apply myself creatively, and the opportunity finally came one day when I was downtown.” At 17, Rhymes landed a six-figure record deal.
LONS signing with Elektra
His first name as a rapper was Chill-o-ski, but he thought it was a corny name, and Chuck D from Public Enemy gave him a new name, Busta Rhymes. He got the name from an american football player from the eighties, George "Buster" Rhymes, and people always asked him to "Bust-a-rhyme", so the choice was easy. In the end of the eighties he met Charlie Brown at Turtlehook Middle School and they formed Leaders of the New School with Dinco "The rhyme scientist" D and Milo In De Dance (aka The Cut Monitor). They were on Rush Management. They was signed to Elektra Records December 12th 1989. First Recorded Appearance: “Mt. Airy Groove” from the Rubaiyat compilation, Elektra 1990. A&R Dante Ross heard about Leaders of the New School from Hank Shocklee [Bomb Squad] and Chuck D [Public Enemy] and them.He says "I knew they were one of their burgeoning groups and I also knew they didn't have a record deal. I heard they were performing and I went to check them out. I had just got my A&R gig at Elektra. I went there, saw them perform, grabbed them right after the performance and told them they had a record deal if they wanted one. LONS released 2 albums, "A future without a past" in 1991, and "T.I.M.E." in 1993. In 1992 Busta's girl was pregnant, but the baby died right after he was born, and Busta had big personal problems after that, but he got great support from his group members. In 93 they where divided because of ego in the group.
A couple of other things that made him well known before his solo career was a couple of cameo performances, among them A Tribe Called Quest's remix of "Scenario" with Leaders Of The New School, and the "Flava in ya ear remix" with Craig Mack and Rampage.
It took Busta three years before he released an album for Elektra, in 1996 he released "The Coming" with the hits "Woo hah! Got you all in check" featuring Rampage and "It's a party" featuring Zhane. while recording his debut album, he left the studio to check on his new SUV. He'd recently purchased the Toyota Land Cruiser, a giant vehicle that gives the impression of driving on an elevated track, for $40,000. Rhymes took the elevator down and came out on Broadway, in lower Manhattan, at 11:30 p.m. His ride was gone. Furious, he marched back inside and closed the door in the recording booth. "There was nothing I could do at that point, so I just vented that angry energy into three songs," he says. Woo-Hah!! Got You All in Check, one of the tracks he completed by morning, went on to become a street anthem and crossover hit, his first ever.
There was a short gap between the release of Busta’s first album and his second album, but it came sooner than people imagined it to. Busta was sceptical about bootleggers copying the new album so for reviewing purposes he only sent out album samplers. In 1997 he released his second album, "When Disaster Strikes", and after that, his popularity exploded. 1998 became a very good year for Busta, he started his own clothing line, BUSHI designs, and released his third album "Extinction Level Event (The final world front)" and Flipmode Squad's debut "The Imperial". Flipmode Squad at that point included Busta Rhymes, Rah Digga, Spliff Star, Rampage, Baby Sham & Lord Have Mercy.
1999 became a year with problems for Busta, he had to visit the courthouse a couple of times because of child support, and police stopped his car and found an unregistered gun. He lost the case about child support, and he got a 5 year probation for the other case. Now Elektra started to shut him down with less studio time and promotion for his next album. Busta didn't like that, and took his squad over to J Records in 2001 after his fourth release in 2000, "Anarchy".
J Records
His first album at J was "Genesis", with the hits "What it is" featuring Kelis, "Break ya neck" & "Pass the courvoiser part 2" featuring Pharrell and P. Diddy. Now he is CEO for Flipmode Records. In november 2002 he released his most fervent album so far, "It Ain't Safe No More" with the singles "Make it clap" featuring Spliff Star, and a remix of it featuring Spliff Star and Sean Paul. Other achievements in 2002 was the movie roles he had in "Halloween: Resurrection" and "Narc". In 2003 his SUV was shot up with 6 bullets while he was in the Violator offices, that happened just a month after a couple of people shot inside their offices. The collaboration with Mariah Carey & Flipmode Squad named "I know what you want" on "It ain't safe no more" became Busta's biggest hit so far.
Aftermath
In February 2004, Flipmode Squad joined Aftermath Records, New members was added to the squad: M. Dollars, Labba and former Blackstreet Chauncey Black joined them. In March he got a six month probation sentence after pleading no contest to a charge that he assaulted a woman during a concert in Fall River, Massachusetts, in December 2002.
In November 2005 the first official single off the album "Touch it" was released to radio. The video premiered in December. He is now the father of four children (born in 93, 99, 00 and 02). In February, while making the second video for "The Big Bang"- the "Touch it remix" ft. Mary J. Blige, Missy, Rah Digga, Lloyd Banks, Papoose and DMX, one of his bodyguards, Israel Ramirez, who recently started working security for Busta as his jewelry handler, was shot and killed shortly after midnight outside of the Kiss The Cactus Production studio in the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn, NY. According to eyewitnesses, the shooting was a result of an argument that began inside the studio and continued outside.
The Aftermath chief Dr. Dre said before the release of The Big Bang that ”All of sudden I’m hearing people in the streets talking about hos Busta’s back. In my mind, he never left, and that’s why I wanted to fuck with in the first place. He’s got that drive, and he never stops trying to top himself. Anybody who knows Busta knows that he’s always gonna come with heat." His third video from "The Big Bang" was released 10th May, "I love my bitch". The video features actress Gabrielle Union and the Black Eyed Peas' Will.i.am, who produced the song, but Kelis who is featured on the song, was not in the video. The single also features Kelis, but she's not featured in the video. Also changed is his appearance, as he has cut off his trademark dreadlocks as part of a personal renewal. "Eight years of court appearances later and I was awarded custody of my children," he explained. "My hair was remindful of the unnecessary rocks in my career and life. So it was time to shed the locks... I've got my career and family right." "The Big Bang" was released 13th June. The fourth video was released in July, "New York shit" and the fitth video came out in August, "In the ghetto". The album was certified Gold in that month too. This month he was also charged with an assault after the Amsterjam Music Festival on Randalls Island, and he was ticketed after police saw him talking on his mobile while driving past a Manhattan police station.
On January 3rd 2007 he turned himself in to police custody after he allegedly attacking someone on Boxing Day. Lt. John Grimpel said a man told police that Rhymes, had punched and kicked him repeatedly after an argument over money. On May 3rd was arrested on a drunk driving charge by police in New York City. Officers stopped Rhymes at about 12:40 a.m. because the sport utility vehicle he was driving had overly tinted windows, officers then smelled alcohol on the rapper's breath and he was subsequently arrested. was released on $7,500 bail, set by Judge Tanya Kennedy. After a 8th May court appearance, he was free to drive. Rhymes' lawyer said a judge ruled against a prosecution motion to suspend the rapper's license following the driving-while-intoxicated arrest. He also turned down a plea deal that day that would have sent him to jail for one year, the Manhattan district attorney's office said.
Bus appeared in a Super Bowl finale commercial for Pepsi Max Diet in February. Busta Rhymes pleaded guilty on 23rd January to assault, two driving infractions and weapons possession, avoiding a trial and the yearlong prison sentence recommended by prosecutors. But Judge Larry Stevens disagreed with prosecutors that Rhymes deserved time behind bars. Instead, he sentenced him to three years' probation and 10 days of community service for beating a fan who reportedly spat on his car in August 2006, and then assaulting his driver, Larry Hackett, that December. Rhymes was also fined $1,250 for driving with a suspended license in 2006 and driving while intoxicated in 2007. "I just want to say that I'm very grateful to the judge, I'm very grateful to the system. I believe in the system. It hasn't failed me personally yet," Rhymes, dressed in a crisp black pinstripe suit, said outside the courtroom.
"I'm just glad that all of this is finally behind me and I can go back to doing what I do best - making great music and great films and being a people person," he said.
His 8th solo album "Blessed" was set for a release in July 2008. First he called it "When Hell Freeze Over" then he changed it to "Back On My B.S.", a title Pharrell helped him come up with, last it was changed to "Blessed" in April 08. Rhymes was added to Projekt Revolution 2008 (summer tour), He was joining Linkin Park, Chris Cornell, The Bravery, and Ashes Divide on the main stage. After the first week of touring he had to leave the tour because of business matters; Late July he left Interscope, because they couldn't agree with Busta how to handle the final version of the album.
Motown
In September 08 he his new deal was announced, with Motown/Universal. He then re-titled his album to "Back On My B.S." The first single was released in October 2008, called "Arab Money" featuring Ron Browz. 2 remix videos with different guests were later releases in February 09. The second single, "Hustler's Anthem 09" was released in Febuary too. The third single's video "Respect My Conglomerate" was released in March. "Back On My B.S." was released May 19th 09, and entered the Billboard chart at #5, after a lot of delays; 1st July 08, 9th Dec. 08, 10th Feb. 09, 24th March 09). In June, the video for "If you don't know" was released. The video for "World Go Round" will be released soon.
Keep It Movin'
Busta Rhymes Lyrics
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Fuck my niggas is at
Where my Leaders Of The New School niggas is at
Yo hey yo see Brown see Brown where the fuck you at dun
Hey yo Milo Milo and the dance where the fuck you at nigga
Hey yo hey yo Dinco where you at son
Where the fuck my Leaders niggas is at man
Fuck man I'm ready to grab my niggas
Keep it movin', keep it movin' (Runnin faster than the speed of a bullet)
Keep it movin', keep it movin' along, keep it movin' along
(Has more rhymes than any other DJ that has craps)
Keep it movin', keep it movin' (Able to leap sucker MC's in a single bound)
Keep it movin', keep it movin' (Look at the jam of the mic)
Keep it movin' along, keep it movin' along (It's the L-the O-the N-the S)
Three in this to grass it up like me
Besides TNT, see an N and BG
My visionary which is skipping on my D-O-G
I guess it was a S-O-S from G-O-D
Chaos has arisen interteller space souls (SOULS!)
Cellular, good ridance, like keypads wit ol' bass
Third planet states while the rest of the world waits (WAITS!)
Joy to the world, meaning hell, snow and earthquakes
Participates, modulates
If comets were round plates, bitten names gates
For only those that relates, case after case (CASE!)
Dinco's on the next space
Movin strategically in the Solar System's waste
Size 25, the lymph still be in place
Stretch and extending, for flexin is impending
It's not mind-bending or refriending to keep remembering (hmm!)
'Cause everybody's people gonna die, or believe
We dispense necessity, to shout and receive
Keep it moving along
People in the party, are you really feeling
We ain't seein eye-to-eye so you ain't really seeing (SEE!)
I be hippin all type of niggas, sayin fuck that nigga Blow
When they see me in the party, they better act like they know
YO, we connecting dots that makes spots hot
To the beat'cha (Y'ALL!), ah ya don't stop (STOP!)
Notice, how many groups can formulate then lose focus
With a lot of hocus pocus, concepts that sound bogus
I'm seeing the world and all its different kind of poses (WOO!)
Crush you like roaches, that's keeping the crowd moving (Ha!)
Mr and the dancers, who said "Culture consuming"
Never face, he and strength
'Cause I can terminate, like a dirty hypodermic needle
My vision's clearer than the sights on an eagle
Stop them busting high, bring the head back to my table
Don't front, circle circle, dot dot, you catch your speed, not
Feel that, 'cause this type of vibe sounds done
(Far from the, to the doe-run-run-run to the doe-run-run)
(YES!) Yes to the beat-boys and your ass accepted
Exclusive, L-O-N-S bringing the ruckus, wild aggressive
Keep it movin' along, keep it movin' along
Keep it movin', keep it movin', keep it movin'
Keep it movin' along, keep it movin' along
Now don't get me wrong, chill!
Let me out, no question, no doubt
God is a drought
I've come to wet the party like a tropical depression
Mixed with scherm for this musical session
(STOP!) stressing, testing, second-guessing, who's 'fessin
Life is a lesson in disguise like a blessing
Blinking, kicking, better back up chickens
The guns stun split, I keep it real, front worm (WORM!)
'Cause I'm like a hands therapeutic
Measurements, square, feet, and cubic
We're all making pennies off a record, so who needs the paper (WHO)
The man in Manhattan lamping in the skyscrapers
How much can a nigga take before he break fool
I tell ya cool, with the New School
And the tool to examine my unorthodox pattern
From Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn
And don't forget Uranus, Neptune and Pluto
Flow deeper than the lava inside a volcano, bro
(Never snitch, never dominate
I'll be wild, smokin drowsy)
Fuckin up my economics, is it rather ironic
Sippin gin, juice and tonic
Like Shawn Kemp with some hemp, super sound and sonic
Baby, above your head, below your feet and it still wimp
See-Boogie Brown, my shit is brilliant
Yeah yeah, yeah (AHH!)
My shit be so ginamic
And I'ma take 4 steps and cross the whole Titanic
Better believe I (KEEP!) movin (OVER!) people
You know my crew funk, bringin in full flaga'
Bringin it back like I'm fresh out the box, pair of broke ass 69ers
(IS THERE NUTTIN NEW) All in the house so open up your blinders
Yo, I be the Moses takin poses
When the wine flows so beautiful like a large bouquet of roses
Keep it movin' along, keep it movin' along
Keep it movin', keep it movin'
Keep it movin now
No need to try to stop it, we gon' wreck shit anyhow
Your, limitations is something I never will allow
When we bake the cake, I be that nigga that brings the icing
Disregard your whole identity and revoke your driver's licence
You know I blast in your ass real fast
Got your bladder burning, desperate for a bathroom pass
My like a Busta Rhymes statue made of grass
C'mon, hypnotise some ass, shit so hot, better jump in the water,
Nigga
Breakin fools at parties like a ruckus sound class
Make a philly down the back and mix the weed with more hash
I will wash away your pain like Draino
Erupting like the angriest volcano, or the wickedest whirlwind and
Tornado
We stay up in the streets, cruisin, me and my whole crew, gotta
Keep it movin' along
Keep it movin', keep it movin', keep it movin'
Keep it movin' along, keep it movin' along
Keep it movin', keep it movin', keep it movin', keep it movin'
Keep it movin' along, keep it movin' along
Keep it movin', keep it movin', keep it movin', keep it movin'
Keep it movin' along, keep it movin' along
Keep it movin'
This one goes out
To the three brothers that I love the most, in memory of this song
My man Ratto, my man Big Joe, my nigga Love
Them niggas rest, most comfortable
Peace, L-O-N-S, forever
The Busta Rhymes song "Keep It Movin'" is a hip hop track that features the legendary rapper urging his crew to keep the party and music going. The song packs a lot of energy with Busta Rhymes providing rapid-fire lyrics over a beat that's sure to get listeners moving. The entire song is a call to action for the listener to get up and move, and Busta Rhymes delivers his message with a guttural aggression that is a trademark of his style. The song features an interesting combination of verses, with Busta Rhymes rapping over a beat that's both funky and hard-hitting. The lyrics themselves range from playful boasts about his own skills to inspiring calls to arms that encourage his listeners to stay focused and energized.
One significant aspect of the song is its collaboration with Leaders Of The New School, a hip hop group from the early 1990s that included Busta Rhymes himself. The song features Busta Rhymes shouting out each of his fellow group members by name, adding a sense of camaraderie to the track. Furthermore, the song features some interesting metaphors and wordplay that are hallmarks of Busta Rhymes' lyrical style. For instance, the line "Has more rhymes than any other DJ that has craps" is a clever way of saying he has more rhymes than any other rapper. Another metaphor that stands out is the line "Erupting like the angriest volcano."
Overall, "Keep It Movin'" is a high-energy track that encourages listeners to do just that—keep moving. The song features Busta Rhymes' signature style of rapid-fire lyrics over a funky beat, and its collaboration with Leaders Of The New School adds to its sense of camaraderie and community.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey yo where my niggas at
Hey, I'm looking for my friends
Fuck my niggas is at
Where the hell are my friends?
Where my Leaders Of The New School niggas is at
Where are my friends from Leaders Of The New School?
Yo hey yo see Brown see Brown where the fuck you at dun
Hey, has anyone seen Brown? I need to find him
Hey yo Milo Milo and the dance where the fuck you at nigga
Hey, Milo, I need to know where you and the dance crew are
Hey yo hey yo Dinco where you at son
Dinco, my man, where are you?
Where the fuck my Leaders niggas is at man
Where are my fellow Leaders Of The New School guys? I need to find them
Fuck man I'm ready to grab my niggas
Damn, I really want to gather my friends
Them niggas need to go to blow or sometin
They should hurry up and come out
Keep it movin', keep it movin' (Runnin faster than the speed of a bullet)
Let's keep moving fast, faster than a bullet!
Keep it movin', keep it movin' along, keep it movin' along
Continue moving forward, never stop, keep pushing
Keep it movin', keep it movin' (Able to leap sucker MC's in a single bound)
We have the ability to overcome any obstacles with ease
Keep it movin', keep it movin' (Look at the jam of the mic)
Keep the microphone jamming, keep the energy high
Keep it movin' along, keep it movin' along (It's the L-the O-the N-the S)
We are the Leaders Of The New School, and we keep progressing
Three in this to grass it up like me
There are three individuals who can bring the hype like me
Besides TNT, see an N and BG
Apart from TNT, there are Nas and Busta Rhymes
My visionary which is skipping on my D-O-G
My vision is incredible, like skipping on a dog
I guess it was a S-O-S from G-O-D
Seems like it was a distress call from God
Chaos has arisen interteller space souls (SOULS!)
There is chaos among the souls in interstellar space
Cellular, good ridance, like keypads wit ol' bass
Saying goodbye to outdated cellphones with old-school bass tones
Third planet states while the rest of the world waits (WAITS!)
The third planet is moving forward while the rest of the world lags behind
Joy to the world, meaning hell, snow and earthquakes
The joy we experience in the world often comes with hardships and struggles
Participates, modulates
We engage and adapt
If comets were round plates, bitten names gates
If comets were dishes, our names would be engraved on them
For only those that relates, case after case (CASE!)
These cases only apply to those who can relate
Dinco's on the next space
Dinco is moving to the next level
Movin strategically in the Solar System's waste
We are moving strategically through the waste of the Solar System
Size 25, the lymph still be in place
Size 25 shoes, and I'm still standing strong
Stretch and extending, for flexin is impending
We keep pushing and extending ourselves, as flexing is coming
It's not mind-bending or refriending to keep remembering (hmm!)
It's not difficult or strange to keep remembering, you know
'Cause everybody's people gonna die, or believe
Because every person will eventually die, or believe
We dispense necessity, to shout and receive
We provide what's necessary, we shout and receive it
People in the party, are you really feeling
Are the people at the party truly enjoying themselves?
We ain't seein eye-to-eye so you ain't really seeing (SEE!)
If we don't agree, then you aren't truly understanding
I be hippin all type of niggas, sayin fuck that nigga Blow
I'm introducing different people to new perspectives, disregarding old opinions
When they see me in the party, they better act like they know
When they see me at the party, they should acknowledge and respect me
YO, we connecting dots that makes spots hot
We are making connections that create intense energy
To the beat'cha (Y'ALL!), ah ya don't stop (STOP!)
Listen to the beat, don't stop dancing and enjoying it
Notice, how many groups can formulate then lose focus
Pay attention, many groups can come together but then lose their direction
With a lot of hocus pocus, concepts that sound bogus
Using a lot of tricks and deceptive concepts that are not trustworthy
I'm seeing the world and all its different kind of poses (WOO!)
I'm experiencing the world in all its unique and varied forms
Crush you like roaches, that's keeping the crowd moving (Ha!)
We dominate and control, keeping the crowd hyped and energetic
Mr and the dancers, who said "Culture consuming"
Mr. and the dancers, embracing and embodying the concept of cultural consumption
Never face, he and strength
Never backing down, facing challenges with bravery and strength
'Cause I can terminate, like a dirty hypodermic needle
I have the power to terminate, just like a dirty needle
My vision's clearer than the sights on an eagle
I have a clear vision, sharper than an eagle's eyesight
Stop them busting high, bring the head back to my table
Put a stop to their excessive boasting, bring them back to reality
Don't front, circle circle, dot dot, you catch your speed, not
Don't fake it, you can't escape from the truth
Feel that, 'cause this type of vibe sounds done
Embrace this feeling, because this kind of vibe is unique and rare
(Far from the, to the doe-run-run-run to the doe-run-run)
From far away, to the energetic hustle and bustle
(YES!) Yes to the beat-boys and your ass accepted
Yes, we accept all the beat-boys who are grooving to the music
Exclusive, L-O-N-S bringing the ruckus, wild aggressive
We bring an exclusive and wild energy, aggressive in our approach
Now don't get me wrong, chill!
Don't misunderstand me, relax!
Let me out, no question, no doubt
Release me, without hesitation or uncertainty
God is a drought
There is a lack of spiritual fulfillment
I've come to wet the party like a tropical depression
I've arrived to bring excitement to the party, like a storm
Mixed with scherm for this musical session
Combined with creative inspiration for this musical performance
(STOP!) stressing, testing, second-guessing, who's 'fessin
Stop stressing, testing, and doubting, questioning who's confessing
Life is a lesson in disguise like a blessing
Life is full of lessons, sometimes disguised as blessings
Blinking, kicking, better back up chickens
Swift movements, you better step back
The guns stun split, I keep it real, front worm (WORM!)
I stun my opponents, keeping it authentic, like a bold move in chess
'Cause I'm like a hands therapeutic
Because I have a soothing effect on people
Measurements, square, feet, and cubic
Taking measurements, calculating dimensions
We're all making pennies off a record, so who needs the paper (WHO)
We're all making small profits from a record, so who needs money?
The man in Manhattan lamping in the skyscrapers
The man in charge, enjoying the view from skyscrapers in Manhattan
How much can a nigga take before he break fool
How much can a person endure before they lose control
I tell ya cool, with the New School
I'll tell you to calm down, with the Leaders Of The New School
And the tool to examine my unorthodox pattern
Also, I have the unique approach to analyze my unconventional style
From Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn
Traveling from planet to planet, exploring the solar system
And don't forget Uranus, Neptune and Pluto
Let's not overlook Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto
Flow deeper than the lava inside a volcano, bro
My flow goes deeper than the lava inside a volcano, my friend
(Never snitch, never dominate
Never snitching, never trying to dominate others
I'll be wild, smokin drowsy)
I'll be wild, smoking and feeling relaxed
Fuckin up my economics, is it rather ironic
Ruining my financial situation, isn't it ironic?
Sippin gin, juice and tonic
Drinking gin, juice, and tonic
Like Shawn Kemp with some hemp, super sound and sonic
Just like Shawn Kemp with some weed, creating a powerful and energetic sound
Baby, above your head, below your feet and it still wimp
My skills are above and below you, and it's still not enough
See-Boogie Brown, my shit is brilliant
Look at Boogie Brown, my work is impressive
Yeah yeah, yeah (AHH!)
Yes, yes, yes, expressing excitement
My shit be so ginamic
My stuff is so dynamic
And I'ma take 4 steps and cross the whole Titanic
I'm going to take just four steps and cross the entire Titanic
Better believe I (KEEP!) movin (OVER!) people
You better believe that I keep moving over people
You know my crew funk, bringin in full flaga'
My crew has a funky style, bringing the full energy
Bringin it back like I'm fresh out the box, pair of broke ass 69ers
Bringing it back like I'm brand new, with a pair of worn-out sneakers
(IS THERE NUTTIN NEW) All in the house so open up your blinders
(There's nothing new) Everyone is here, so open your mind and take it all in
Yo, I be the Moses takin poses
I am the leader, taking on various poses
When the wine flows so beautiful like a large bouquet of roses
When the wine flows, it's as beautiful as a large bouquet of roses
Keep it movin' along, keep it movin' along
Continuously move forward, don't stop
Keep it movin', keep it movin', keep it movin'
Keep moving, don't pause, keep progressing
Keep it movin' along, keep it movin' along
Continue moving forward, don't halt
Keep it movin', keep it movin', keep it movin', keep it movin'
Keep it going, keep pushing, never stop, maintain momentum
Keep it movin' along, keep it movin' along
Keep moving forward, don't slow down
Keep it movin', keep it movin', keep it movin', keep it movin'
Keep pushing, keep progressing, keep going
This one goes out
This one is dedicated
To the three brothers that I love the most, in memory of this song
To my three beloved brothers, in memory of this song
My man Ratto, my man Big Joe, my nigga Love
Shoutouts to my friends Ratto, Big Joe, and Love
Them niggas rest, most comfortable
Those guys are resting, feeling very comfortable
Peace, L-O-N-S, forever
Peace to the Leaders Of The New School, always
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HIGGINS BRYAN, JACKSON JAMES, SHELDON SCOTT, TREVOR SMITH, SMITH TREVOR PKA BUSTA RHYMES, JAMES YANCEY, JAMES DEWITT YANCEY
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