With that album, he became an official member of the Wu-Tang Killa Beez, and from there on out, he frequently appeared on Wu records. In 1996, he played a large role on Ghostface Killah's Ironman.
During 1997, his Wu affiliation continued, as he rapped on the Clan's second album, Wu-Tang Forever.
Cappadonna's solo debut, The Pillage, finally appeared in March 1998. Like any Wu project, the record featured RZA as the executive producer and cameos from a number of other Wu members, including Method Man, U-God, Ghostface Killah, and Raekwon. As the sixth Wu solo project, the album was an instant success upon its release, debuting at number three on the charts.
A sophomore effort, The Yin and the Yang, followed in early 2001. His third and latest album, The Struggle, was released on Code:Red in 2003.
The MC remained active in the following years releasing mix-CDs, doing tours and joining Ghostface Killah’s Theodore Unit. But his official comeback came at the end of 2007 on the Wu-Tang Clan’s fifth studio album 8 Diagrams. Cappa blessed the opening cut with an extraordinary verse and showed up on two other songs.
Cappadonna inked a deal with new indie label Chambermusik Records/Koch in 2008. Old and new fans have been asking for new Cappadonna ever since and on January 27, 2009, their wait will be over with the release of Slang Prostitution.
Everything Is Everything
Cappadonna Lyrics
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Hair messed up gold on my neck
Don't sweat y'all show respect Poppa on the set
Death threat I come a long stretch you can bet
Love is love for real for real
Feel what you feel Park Hill 1 0 3 0 4
Rock caps til you can't take no more it's war
Prepare for darts martial arts
Took too long, back throwin' darts, without remorse
Dart holocaust, slang boss
Remain top hip-hop, drop you to your knees for these
Big CD's, you heard it through the grapevine
Killer Beez
Everything is everything, reality
I keep my mind on everything, cause everything
Ain't always everything, and everything
That you see ain't reality, they just illusions
Everything is everything, reality
I keep my mind on everything, cause everything
Ain't always everything, and everything
That you see ain't reality, they just illusions
Face to face I break bread every time
In the world I hold mine, play it
Now check it, see if you can comprehend
These crossover rappers that lost they origin
Run from the Wu this time it's more trouble
I'm comin' for the wreck so y'all could never bubble
Never concerned about rabbits, after my cabbage
Cherryheads, and parrots
Won't live in the barracks, we Don Hoe
Buckwild with the flow, how we do
Timbo's and full boot, vocabulary pitfall
Fuck all, more clothes than the mall
Let's brawl
Wu-Tang broke radio laws, the opposite of mines
Is yours, from sea shores to bankrupt
I conduct, erupt like Holyfield
Third seal, third chamber's from the hood
Branch out, and everytime you see Don
I'm up to no good, motherfucker
Splash that
Everything is everything, reality
I keep my mind on everything, cause everything
Ain't always everything, and everything
That you see ain't reality, they just illusions
Everything is everything, reality
I keep my mind on everything, cause everything
Ain't always everything, and everything
That you see ain't reality, they just illusions
I'm all alone, I feel trouble in the street
City heats, ghetto beefs, trick or treat
Call Chief, mad beef with MC's
Entity, Killer Beez one machine
Intervene, on scene self esteem
We gleam at night, it seems like
We too hype, hop y'all like checkers
Projectors, we break laws, get yours
We break jaws reunite, we upright
It's alright, out of sight, out of mind
T take time I develop, heads swell up
Shut the hell up, add on, you been warned
Mics get torn in half, I drop math
Don't laugh, a bloodbath with this here
Rap Shakespeare, beware, Donna-might
Brown skin with the satellite, I represent
Buckwild and Street Life like two cent
For real, for real
Love is love, for real, for real
Everything is everything, reality
I keep my mind on everything, cause everything
Ain't always everything, and everything
That you see ain't reality, they just illusions
Everything is everything, reality
I keep my mind on everything, cause everything
Ain't always everything, and everything
That you see ain't reality, they just illusions
The other killers, have already shown up
Now it'll be your turn, to die too
We're ready anytime!
The opening lines of Cappadonna's song "Everything Is Everything" describe his appearance in the club. He is ruggedly dressed up, with his hair messed up and gold around his neck. He asserts his presence as "Poppa on the set" despite facing death threats for a long time. He believes in love: "love is love, for real for real" and represents his Park Hill neighbourhood, urging the crowd to "rock caps til you can't take no more, it's war". He prepares his "darts" (lyrics) and is confident in his martial arts-like abilities. He insists on shining and protecting his own, as the "Son of Song", with no remorse for throwing darts at his enemies.
The chorus of the song expresses the theme of the title: everything is everything, but everything is not always what it seems. Reality is often an illusion that we need to be mindful of. Cappadonna continues to rap about facing off with "crossover rappers that lost their origin" - those who have strayed from their roots to chase commercial success. He warns them that they can't outrun the Wu-Tang Clan and that he's coming for them. Throughout the lyrics, he references his Wu-Tang affiliates, the Killer Beez, and the struggle of growing up in the ghetto.
Line by Line Meaning
All in the club like what? Rugged dressed up
We are all present in the club and ready to party with our rough and edgy attire.
Hair messed up gold on my neck
Our hair is wild but our gold necklaces show our wealth and status.
Don't sweat y'all show respect Poppa on the set
Don't worry, just show respect as Cappadonna is taking over the stage.
Death threat I come a long stretch you can bet
Even if someone threatens my life, I will still perform because I have come too far to quit now.
Love is love for real for real
True love is unconditional and forever.
Feel what you feel Park Hill 1 0 3 0 4
Embrace your emotions and represent Park Hill, a neighborhood in Staten Island with the zip code 10304.
Rock caps til you can't take no more it's war
We will party hard with our baseball caps until we are exhausted, and then we will face any challenges head-on.
Prepare for darts martial arts
Get ready for my lyrical attacks and be aware of my martial arts skills.
Let me shine keep me and mine Son of Song
Allow me to shine on stage and protect me and my loved ones. Cappadonna, also known as Son of Song, is his rap name.
Took too long, back throwin' darts, without remorse
It took me too much time to come back to the music scene, but now I'm delivering my lyrics with so much emotion and confidence, and without any regrets.
Dart holocaust, slang boss
I'm unleashing a heavy onslaught of sharp and witty lyrics, and as a master of slang, I reign supreme.
Remain top hip-hop, drop you to your knees for these
I will stay at the top of the hip-hop game and my rhymes will make you bow down in awe.
Big CD's, you heard it through the grapevine
My albums are making a big impact in the music industry and people are talking about them through word-of-mouth.
Killer Beez
Referring to the Wu-Tang Clan, whose members all have bee-themed nicknames, I am proudly representing and shouting out our group.
Everything is everything, reality
Everything in life is interconnected and real.
I keep my mind on everything, cause everything
I constantly focus and pay attention to everything around me in order to navigate through life.
Ain't always everything, and everything
Not everything is as important or valuable as it seems, but I still keep an eye on everything.
That you see ain't reality, they just illusions
What you perceive or witness can be distorted and not entirely real, they are merely illusions.
Face to face I break bread every time
Whenever I'm face-to-face with someone, I build a connection by sharing food with them.
In the world I hold mine, play it
I firmly stand for what I believe in and I'll play my music to express it.
Now check it, see if you can comprehend
Now pay attention and try to understand my rhymes and message.
These crossover rappers that lost they origin
I am criticizing rappers that have abandoned their true sound and style in favor of mainstream success.
Run from the Wu this time it's more trouble
If rappers don't respect the Wu-Tang Clan, they will suffer the consequences.
I'm comin' for the wreck so y'all could never bubble
I'm aiming to cause chaos and destruction for my enemies and they'll never achieve success.
Never concerned about rabbits, after my cabbage
I don't care about petty things, I only care about making money and securing my wealth.
Cherryheads, and parrots
People that don't know anything and just repeat what they hear.
Won't live in the barracks, we Don Hoe
I won't settle for living in cramped and restrictive spaces, I live it up like a boss.
Buckwild with the flow, how we do
We go all out with our style and attitude, that's just how we operate.
Timbo's and full boot, vocabulary pitfall
Timbaland boots and boots that cover the entire foot, combined with my extensive vocabulary, are my signature style but can also be seen as my downfall.
Fuck all, more clothes than the mall
I don't care about anything, including how much money I spend on clothes, as I have more outfits than a mall.
Let's brawl
We're ready to fight and cause mayhem.
Wu-Tang broke radio laws, the opposite of mines
The Wu-Tang Clan defied radio rules and played by their own standards, which is the opposite of what other rappers do.
Is yours, from sea shores to bankrupt
The ownership and control goes to you, even if it means going broke or losing everything.
I conduct, erupt like Holyfield
I control and lead the way, and when I unleash a barrage of rhymes, it's like the fury of the boxer Holyfield.
Third seal, third chamber's from the hood
Referring to the third album of the Wu-Tang Clan and their third member, we come from the streets and represent the hood.
Branch out, and everytime you see Don
I expand my reach and influence, and every time people see me, they know I'm up to no good.
I'm up to no good, motherfucker
I am planning something mischievous or harmful, directed to someone.
Splash that
Finish it with an impressive and memorable flourish or dive.
The other killers, have already shown up
Other dangerous and deadly people have already arrived to the scene, ready to cause trouble.
Now it'll be your turn, to die too
I am threatening to attack and kill anyone who provokes me or crosses me.
We're ready anytime!
We're always prepared and willing to fight or take action, at any given moment.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LAURYN HILL, LAURYN N. HILL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Deavan Fazekas
I can still drop the whole song word for word even after years of not listening to it. Probably a result of 100s of times listened to. Still get goose bumps every time. Takes me back to simpler times, just driving around in my 1990 accord system pumping.
SDS Overfiend
My favorite Song the album.. brought the cd but kept this joint on replay..
Beat was just different.🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🏿
MrSinister718
Goldfinghaz produced the best song on the first two albums.
Hike & Bike Archaeology
mine too - the energy is with this one and the beat is 4D - like its jumping back and forth between nomal and reverse time. outstandig :D
SDS Overfiend
@Hike & Bike Archaeology 💯💪🏾🔥🫡 For real. Switching astro planes on us
SDS Overfiend
@MrSinister718 Goldfinghaz Killed this beat💯💪🏾🙏🏾
Jamaal Horton
This song got me through one of my toughest times I was in the bottom of the pit and the pit was collapsing but this song put me in the mindset to get out of the pit!
Daniel Blessed
Same sh..
F Jeezy
I couldn’t list my top 100 beats, but this is definitely one of them.
fleafrier1
Loved this shit back then, love this shit now and always will. Unsung hero of the clan. Donna shogun flip a ton of fashion