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.
Struggle With This
Cappadonna Lyrics
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The streets, the projects, it's always a struggle
No matter what you do)
Struggle with this, come on ya'll, struggle with this
Struggle with this, come on ya'll, struggle with this
Struggle with this, come on ya'll, struggle with this
All ya'll fake ass niggaz, what you know about this?
And you still writin', you ain't flippin' no bricks
And you got a big mouth, but you ain't go no hits
You just a squirrel in the path, about to get ran over
Your talk game is good, but where your Land Rover?
You never had a whip, you never had no chips
You was lookin' for Don', while I was takin' long trips
Came back to Park Hill and I flexed my kits
Smoke greens with ya'll niggaz, come on, get a grip
Stop frontin' like you can't see.. (what?)
Deep down inside you want to be like me
And get a little more fame and a little more pussy
But you so jealous of me, plus you kick dirt
That's the reason why ya'll niggaz can't work..
Yo, yo, come on, ya'll, struggle with this.
[Chorus]
We up early in the morning, and all night
We keep the armor of Allah on, ready to fight
Come on, ya'll, struggle with this, keep it tight
Because I, am, thee, un-, ordinary life!
Yeah, come on ya'll, struggle with this
Come on ya'll, struggle with this
Come on ya'll, struggle with this
(Aiyo, Cap, one of those round math')
I'm rarely seen, 'cause I'm out, chasin' my dreams
Microphone fiend, way before I was a teen
Mitch Green niggaz all get punched in they eye
Challengin' the champ, like I won't take their pride
Or kick they hide, from here to the Westside
Tell you rest in the flesh, even the best done tried
Comply, or you'll be assassinated
I'm dated and faded, download it and save it
I made it, easier for the media
So you could understand me, without the slang encyclopedia
Stay weeded up, like the kettel gettin' headed up
Talkin' bout the kid, but I already beat it up
In the cut, like peroxide, or iodine
Optimus shine, here to decline your slot time
Rock rhymes on point like a porcupine
And if my ass get left back, I'mma catch up/Ketchup like Heinz
And define definition of an M.C
Tempt me, I ain't got a lot to give, I got plenty
Since you went from 103 to 104
Them dumb ass broads talkin' 'bout them more and more
From shore to shore, I laid down my law
And walk my Adidas on Colleseum floors
Score like Fugee, Rhyme & Reason first movie
I ain't gon' rest til I see Flex black a tooly
One bad mooly, who lost his cool-io
With this Julie ho, gettin' brains in the studio
Figadoh! Return of the phantom of the opera
Pop a collar, pop it for Mr. Popular
I could see through binoculars that you've been watchin' us
Your best bet is to get your money set and start coppin' us
Before the deeds knock us, and push petal charges
And fall off the face of the earth like slaughtered Sergeant
Come on ya'll, struggle with this (yeah, do it, right)
Come on ya'll, struggle with this (Staten Island, stand up)
K.J. all day, Donnamite (get fucked up)
Come on ya'll, struggle with this
[Chorus]
Yeah, Hollyhood, come on, ya'll struggle with this
I've been strugglin' a few years, now I'm back
All ya'll stupid muthafuckas best to learn how to act
I ain't here to rap with you or here to clap with you
Cappadon', I'm just back on the map with you
Plus I'm gettin' it hot, ya'll hatin' ass niggaz not gettin' a lot
Scheming like a fiend and when the joint in the block
Know you can't get down, nigga, what you got?
Big Don' beyond plot, stay low in the block
With the glock, told them niggaz in Crimestock
Hold ya head, it's gonna pop
Keep comin' home, we gonna rise to the top
Like one in the dome, nigga, we refuse to stop
Don't get it twisted, the Bees gon' drop
But the heat's still rising and ya'll gonna get it
It's me, Big Cappadon' with the fitted
And my goretex shit with the FUBU knitted
And I'm coming back for all ya'll niggaz that shitted
Kid back off, my thoughts make you want to clap off
Run from Don, I tear the wax off
Osama Island, nigga we been wildin'
Struggle with this, come on ya'll, fuck talent!
Struggle with this, put that work in
Come on ya'll, struggle with this
Homicide Hill, come on ya'll, grizzly
Struggle with this
In Cappadonna’s song ‘Struggle With This’, the artist narrates his personal experience of life in the ghettos as an ongoing struggle. The song begins with a chorus calling out for all of his listeners to struggle through difficulties with him. As the song progresses, Cappadonna takes shots at other rappers for not keeping up with him, highlighting their lack of success and experience in their bars. He boasts about his own accomplishments and how he has grinded through the hardships and challenges of the streets.
The overall tone of the song is rebellious as he challenges people to join him in the struggle with his uncompromising lyrics. Cappadonna shows pride in his roots and stays true to his personality with an unyielding urge for independence. Throughout the song, he encourages people to take charge of their struggles, embrace tough challenges and overcome the obstacles.
The song is an epitome of Cappadonna’s experiences in his life and his message to people who aspire to fight through the obstacles of life. It is a tribute to the artistic approach of the classic Wu-Tang Clan values, where they have always been creative lyricists while being true to their roots.
Line by Line Meaning
It's like I'm back in the guts, the worlds
Returning to the rough environments of the world
The streets, the projects, it's always a struggle
Life is perpetually challenging no matter the geography
Struggle with this, come on ya'll, struggle with this
Challenge yourself with this, push beyond your limits
All ya'll fake ass niggaz, what you know about this?
Calling out those who pretend to know when they don't
Album after album, like I don't give a shit
Releasing music without concern for public reception
You still writin', you ain't flippin' no bricks
Continuing to write music without experiencing street life
You just a squirrel in the path, about to get ran over
You are unprepared for the dangers of the streets
Stop frontin' like you can't see.. (what?)
Don't pretend you are oblivious to the truth
We up early in the morning, and all night
Working around the clock to achieve success
We keep the armor of Allah on, ready to fight
We remain mentally strong and prepared for whatever comes our way
I'm rarely seen, 'cause I'm out, chasin' my dreams
I am too focused on achieving success to be seen often
Comply, or you'll be assassinated
Failure to submit could lead to a violent outcome
I made it, easier for the media
My straightforward communication style helps with media coverage
Stay weeded up, like the kettel gettin' headed up
Maintain a consistent level of focus, like boiling water
Optimus shine, here to decline your slot time
I am here to take over your time slot
Rock rhymes on point like a porcupine
My rhyming skills are sharp and pointed
Figadoh! Return of the phantom of the opera
I am back and ready to make an impact
Pop a collar, pop it for Mr. Popular
Celebrating popularity and success
Don't get it twisted, the Bees gon' drop
Don't misunderstand, the Wu-Tang Clan will release new music
But the heat's still rising and ya'll gonna get it
Expect more intensity from me and my crew
Struggle with this, put that work in
Push yourself and work hard to achieve success
Homicide Hill, come on ya'll, grizzly
Encouraging the community to rise up and face challenges head-on
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Baltimore Z-Wad
Just one more Donna-myte classic, with a hard ass verse from King Just, off a great, overlooked bangin' album
Joshua Davis
Cap and King Just fucking KILL this track.
Killa Priest
Dat King Just lyrics is DOPE!!!
Joshua Davis
Just KILLS this song.
It's Vezz
Let’s go CAPPADONNA
Chip Seven
Dynamic combo
Kareem
This shit is lit. I fuck wit it
Zion Judah
Let's Go!
mose issa
Real