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.
Pump Up Your Fist
Cappadonna Lyrics
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Uhh yeah what uhh yeah
Darts of armored warfare Deep the rhyme Caprice
Deep in levels alibi havin' rebel could play
This competition for pounds in the state of permission
Conversation bout this kid Killa Bamz
You want defense man to man location Shaolin New York
It ain't nuthin' to talk or walk
Style is mangohead stagnated from soft
What the fuck you thought, we was given support?
Live from Beatdown, Shaolin success, bypass the rest
Move sixty deep, Dutch with the charm
One hundred, twenty arms, designed to unleash bombs
Holdin' dart guns in palms
One hundred divine cyphers, Killa Bamz
I pack the dart gun hate to see another death in the fam
Uhh, yeah, what
Pump up your fist
Pump up your fist
Pump up your fist
If you love this shit
Pump up your fist
Pump up your fist
Pump up your fist
If you love this shit
[Tekitha]
Y'all confused and amusing, transfusion I'm bruising
Meth-Tical illusions, salutin' my blade
Tongue blade of fury, nurse the wound leary weary
Teary fear me, clearly, the pearl drop
Time stop, holdin' shop, shockwave be brave
Ghetto came style is maim out to lunch
Out to crunch munch rhyme foods, my life reflect the jewel
My life control the cruise, ten deadly touches too
Grip the Dutches move, swing rough to cut ya
Is the one to seek philosophy in crutches
You disbelieve, in the T
Truth Equal King Islam Truth Heard Alive, TEKITHA
Bust the cypher on the Gods, bust the cypher on the Gods
Pump up your fist
Pump up your fist
Pump up your fist
If you love this shit
Pump up your fist
Pump up your fist
Pump up your fist
If you love this shit
[Cappadonna]
Vanglorious darts, brown skinned with the pen
Pioneer shift from the beginning to the end
Whatever I do, y'all imitate -- try to come close
But can't come straight; I branch out
Terrorize scenes, split tracks, split hats
Bare facts, guns, crazy funds, a thousand sons
That'll rain on your gang, you're too plain
My dope is uncut, high level high like a plane
Bigger bite bigger mic underground beneath these streets
W-T-see, leaky leak
Time meet, Chi meet, ain't nuttin' sweet
Pakistan, Iran clan is like Christ
Word to Poltergeist, smash every tape
Deep thoughte, out of order, off
Seven thirty, bugged like psycho from the Bronx
Wild like fat pen child to be the rap Lawrence Martin
Eyes like lills, mescaline pills
Three bills worth of darts, pump the heart
Bottom of the chart, slug art closin' you in once again
It's the all time great, demonstrate, vocabulary execution
Executive approachin', Tang a demonstration
Pillage Incorporated, first place
A thai clean like a plant, eight time writer champ
Lamp on the beatbreak, camp on verses
Cheat on producers, men go working
Rhymes make a mill-in, born Park Hill'n
Internal lyrics, expose the profane
Vote for Cappadonna and your whole life'll change
Pump up your fist
Pump up your fist
Pump up your fist
If you love this shit
Pump up your fist
Pump up your fist
Pump up your fist
If you love this shit
Pump up your fist
Pump up your fist
Pump up your fist
If you love this shit
The first verse in Cappadonna's song Pump Up Your Fist, featuring Killa Bamz, begins with the mention of “darts of armored warfare.” The term “darts” can perhaps refer to lyrics or verbal attacks. They are of “armored warfare,” meaning they are strong and hard-hitting. The lyrics in the song are described as being “deep,” and the rhyme is compared to a Caprice, a classic car known for its smooth ride. “Alibi having rebel could play” suggests that the singer is always prepared for any situation, no matter how difficult it may be. The competition for pounds refers to the competition for success in the music industry.
In the second verse, Tekitha raps with fury: “Y'all confused and amusing, transfusion I'm bruising.” She is asserting that she is not to be messed with and is a force to be reckoned with. She goes on to describe herself as a “tongue blade of fury,” and her words as “Meth-Tical illusions.” She is the “pearl drop” that stops time and holds shop. The message in her lyrics is clear: she is not to be underestimated.
The final verse, performed by Cappadonna, uses a lot of imagery in his rhymes. He describes his “darts” as “Vanglorious” and himself as a “brown-skinned pioneer” with a pen. He claims that others imitate his words but can never come close to his skill. He refers to himself as a terrorist on the scene, tearing down tracks and hats with “guns” and “thousand sons.” Cappadonna’s verse has both a confident and menacing tone, as he lays down his rhymes with precision.
Line by Line Meaning
Darts of armored warfare Deep the rhyme Caprice
My rhymes are strategic weapons, profound and sophisticated.
Deep in levels alibi havin' rebel could play
My rhymes are multi-layered and can be interpreted in many ways.
This competition for pounds in the state of permission
There is a fierce competition in the rap game to make money and gain power.
Conversation bout this kid Killa Bamz
Everyone is talking about Killa Bamz's skills as a rapper.
You want defense man to man location Shaolin New York
If you want to challenge us, we'll do it face-to-face in our home turf of Shaolin, New York.
It ain't nuthin' to talk or walk
Don't waste our time with talk, we're ready for action.
Get dark son economic times to fault
When the economic times are tough, people are willing to do anything to make money, including getting involved in illegal activities.
Style is mangohead stagnated from soft
Your style is weak and lacks originality.
What the fuck you thought, we was given support?
We didn't get successful from someone else's support, we had to work for it ourselves.
Live from Beatdown, Shaolin success, bypass the rest
We're broadcasting our success to the world from Shaolin, and ignoring all the rest of the noise.
Move sixty deep, Dutch with the charm
We're a large group of sixty members, each one charismatic and charming.
One hundred, twenty arms, designed to unleash bombs
We're carrying powerful weapons designed to destroy anyone who crosses our path.
Holdin' dart guns in palms
We're carrying guns that fire sharp darts as ammunition.
One hundred divine cyphers, Killa Bamz
Killa Bamz is a skilled rapper who can deliver 100 divine cyphers flawlessly.
I pack the dart gun hate to see another death in the fam
I carry a dart gun to defend myself, but I don't want to see anyone in my family get hurt or killed.
Y'all confused and amusing, transfusion I'm bruising
Your rhymes are confusing and ridiculous, while mine are powerful and dominant.
Meth-Tical illusions, salutin' my blade
My rhymes are so strong, they're like an illusion created by the rapper Method Man, while I salute my skills with a metaphorical blade.
Tongue blade of fury, nurse the wound leary weary
My tongue can cut like a blade, and can heal or harm depending on how it's used.
Teary fear me, clearly, the pearl drop
People are afraid of me because my rhymes are so powerful and emotional, like a tear falling from a pearl.
Time stop, holdin' shop, shockwave be brave
I'm so dominant I can stop time and intimidate anyone in my way.
Ghetto came style is maim out to lunch
My style is unique and unconventional, and can't be compared to anyone else's.
Out to crunch munch rhyme foods, my life reflect the jewel
I'm always hungry for fresh rhymes, and my life is precious and valuable like a jewel.
My life control the cruise, ten deadly touches too
I'm in control of my life and destiny, and have the power to destroy anyone who tries to stop me.
Is the one to seek philosophy in crutches
I'm the one who can provide deep insights and wisdom to people who are struggling and need help.
You disbelieve, in the T
You don't believe in the things I'm saying and the truths I'm revealing.
Truth Equal King Islam Truth Heard Alive, TEKITHA
Truth is the most valuable thing in life, and I represent that with my rhymes and lifestyle.
Bust the cypher on the Gods, bust the cypher on the Gods
I'm challenging other skilled rappers to a freestyle battle and test their skills.
Vanglorious darts, brown skinned with the pen
My rhymes are proud and boastful, and as a brown-skinned person, I'm using my pen to make a difference.
Pioneer shift from the beginning to the end
I'm a pioneer in the rap game, and have been leading the charge since the beginning of my career.
Whatever I do, y'all imitate -- try to come close
Other rappers copy everything I do and try to emulate my style.
But can't come straight; I branch out
They can't copy my style exactly, because I have so many different dimensions to my rhymes.
Terrorize scenes, split tracks, split hats
My rhymes are so powerful, they can split tracks and hats into pieces and cause chaos wherever I go.
Bare facts, guns, crazy funds, a thousand sons
I have the facts to back up my rhymes, and the money and power to assemble a formidable army of loyal supporters.
That'll rain on your gang, you're too plain
My supporters are so powerful, they can take down entire gangs of inferior rappers who lack originality.
My dope is uncut, high level high like a plane
My rhymes are pure and unadulterated, and reach heights like those of a high-flying airplane.
Bigger bite bigger mic underground beneath these streets
I'm the biggest and most powerful rapper in the underground rap scene, lurking beneath the surface of the city streets.
W-T-see, leaky leak
I represent the Wu-Tang Clan, and we're always leaking new music and content to keep our fans entertained.
Time meet, Chi meet, ain't nuttin' sweet
It's time to meet up and make new connections, but it won't be easy or pleasant.
Pakistan, Iran clan is like Christ
The Wu-Tang Clan is like a religious icon for the people of Pakistan and Iran.
Word to Poltergeist, smash every tape
I'm so powerful, I could destroy all other rap tapes and leave no competition for myself.
Deep thoughte, out of order, off
My rhymes are so deep and complex, they can be difficult to understand or disrupt the status quo.
Seven thirty, bugged like psycho from the Bronx
I'm a little crazy and unpredictable, like a psycho from the Bronx.
Wild like fat pen child to be the rap Lawrence Martin
I'm a wild and energetic rapper, destined to become a legendary figure like the TV sitcom creator Lawrence Martin.
Eyes like lills, mescaline pills
My eyes are intense and focused, like the effect of mescaline pills.
Three bills worth of darts, pump the heart
I have a huge arsenal of weapons and rhymes to use against my opponents, which can be very intimidating.
Bottom of the chart, slug art closin' you in once again
My rhymes are the lowest on the charts, but they're still the best around and will always come out on top.
It's the all time great, demonstrate, vocabulary execution
I'm the greatest rapper of all time, and I'm proving it with my impressive vocabulary and flawless execution.
Executive approachin', Tang a demonstration
I'm being approached by powerful executives who want to work with me, and I'm showing them the Wu-Tang Clan's impressive skills.
Pillage Incorporated, first place
The Wu-Tang Clan is like a powerful corporation that takes what it wants, and we're always in first place.
A thai clean like a plant, eight time writer champ
I'm clean and fresh like a plant, and have won eight writing championships.
Lamp on the beatbreak, camp on verses
I'm always at the forefront of the latest music trends and innovations, and my rhymes are always on point.
Cheat on producers, men go working
I'm not loyal to any one producer, and I'm always exploring new sounds and styles in my music.
Rhymes make a mill-in, born Park Hill'n
My rhymes have made me millions of dollars, and I was born and raised in Park Hill, New York.
Internal lyrics, expose the profane
My internal thoughts and emotions are revealed in my lyrics, which expose the dark side of life.
Vote for Cappadonna and your whole life'll change
If you support me and my music, your life will be transformed for the better.
If you love this shit
If you love this music and these rhymes
Pump up your fist
Get excited and start pumping your fist in the air
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DARRYL ROBERT HILL, ROBERT F. DIGGS, T. WASHINGTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tonyrusike4628
This album was slept on.It still carries serious heat to this day.I invested well on this one
@InZamasuWeTrust
Wow and here I thought that Jamie sommers this entire time. Tekitha was an incredible artist. Not sure why she never got the spotlight.
@John__Dough
RZA should have thrown a verse on this.
@chipseven3203
Still pumping my fist to this in 2020
@williamperson3577
Forgot all about this fire, was looking for Everything is Everything
@adamgordon2572
Would like to hear Tekitha and Njeri on a track together 🔥🔥
@82finesse
This beat alone made this slepted on album a true wu fan classical legend
@briantaylor9285
Tekitha 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@joseangelhernandez5274
tekitha merc'd it!!! funky dope beat
@coreykindle5892
Tekitha was the official female member of the group