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.
The Grits
Cappadonna Lyrics
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This is the Yin and the Yang
So you gonna hear a lot of different things on it
You gonna hear a lot of profanity
You might hear a lot of um...
A lot of love
A lot of hate
'Cause it's like come on I got enemies
I got friend emies
And those that pretend to be's
Homocide hill!
That's the grits
THE GRITS!
The barracks baby word up
Verrazano bridge
Yo yo
I give a speech like Martin Luther King
Let freedom ring
Forget a bow ring
It's a black thing
Holding me locked up
With brothers be getting oxed up
Taking life for granted
Most of us abandon
How I know you not a cruel
Beef in the home
Africans
With jet black Americans
Dominicans war with the Puerto Ricans
Deep in the street
Thugs carrying heat
The rest of the projects surrounded with gates
Middle class families are moving upstate
While the younger generation selling cake
Trying to imitate mixtapes
It's all final
Big locks on the Verrazano
Get fined BB conduct
On some King Tut
Poverty struck
I seen the right to enter Uhaah took
My cup runneth over
Stressed out whenever I'm sober
This cold world got my girl scan
Fight on the sand
I'm allergic to ham
Weak minds all aboard
I see devils in the eyes of camcord'
And my reward is to let y'all know
I'm going out like PLO
Whenever I go uhh
THE GRITS!
THE GRITS!
I start the slaughtering
Make all eyes start watering
I know an 800 number you can get your coffin
Start ordering
The metamorphosis of my skill is sure to bring overcome any king
Faking ain't counterfeit
Money in the bing
I do a sting with two 9's under my sling
Anybody you bring
Still won't do a god damn thing
You nothing but a...
Onion in the rain
I floss rhymes
I loss rhymes
I got it like that
Y'all bitch niggas I toss times
I got rhymes that will still rock you
Cats that will spot you
Told you I chill
Lay off a shit
I still shot you
The only thing I'm unable to do
Is do what I got to
Look in hospital
Brooklyn apostle
Lyrical gospel
Still fortunate to scorch your shit
Paying for the cost of it
Your whole style remains wack
I know It's awful kid
THE GRITS!
THE GRITS!
THE GRITS!
THE GRITS!
I play the back like back in the days
Give thanks and praise
Watch the frisk raise
Reunite
Take birth trees to upright
I forget a fake MC's
My songs the Bible
Survival in the man
The lost lands
No radio play
The Pillage is banned
Like a foreigner don't understand
Y'all some flan cats eat pig
Reneg real shit from digs
Hit you off with the packages
And facts on tracks
Y'all talk but that's put that back
We dealing in the orphanage
Way surpass your image
I'm a chemist
A dual dentist
Treat my heritage like friendship
I be exit
I rock a gold necklace
And restless
It's always hectic
Staten Island shit
Bad habit shit
Made me twist it
One twenty district shit
Pillage be the senate
Throw darts like Masons
Garment Renaissance
Patriots
Hold the blood like tampons
Baby conduct
Put your fist up
No more struggles
100 dollars for the hen' dog
200 for the bubbles
Less troubles
Pill-Age
Plus some can turn rappers of off the stage
This beef will never we engage
Buck buck buck buck buck
THE GRITS!
THE GRITS!
THE GRITS!
THE GRITS!
THE GRITS!
If you fucked my little ho
Yo, let me know that then(Exactly)
Let me know cus I definitely let niggas know
When I was banging they ho up
I was like yeah yeah
You thought she was in love with you and I tried to tell you that
She wasn't in love with you and I blazed her
Then I called you
The next day and let you know
And you gonna be like
'Yo, let me get my bracelet back'
Cappadonna’s song “The Grits” is a raw commentary on the realities of life, specifically in impoverished areas. His lyrics are critical of the political and societal systems that keep people struggling in poverty. He touches on the theme of racial divides or beefs, mentioning how Africans often war with jet black Americans, and how Dominicans engage in turf wars with Puerto Ricans, while the street thugs carry heat.
Cappadonna also addresses how the middle-class households move out of the projects to live in safer neighborhoods, while the young generation is left trying to sell drugs to imitate mixtapes. He further touches on how there is no radio play for artists like him as his album, “The Pillage,” is banned, and how he feels forgotten by society.
Despite the raw content, Cappadonna reminds his audience of the power of music as he likens his songs to the bible, and how it provides survival tools to the listener. He ends by addressing his haters, asking them to let him know if they’ve been with his girl, so he can put them on blast, inviting beef if need be.
Line by Line Meaning
This album right here
This specific album I'm referring to
This is the Yin and the Yang
It represents balance and duality
So you gonna hear a lot of different things on it
There will be a variety of content on this album
You gonna hear a lot of profanity
There will be a significant amount of explicit language
You might hear a lot of um...
There's a possibility of a significant amount of...
A lot of love
An abundance of love
A lot of hate
An abundance of hate
You know what I'm saying?
Do you understand my point?
'Cause it's like come on I got enemies
Because, seriously, I have adversaries
I got friend emies
I have fake friends
And those that pretend to be's
And people who pretend to be something they're not
Homocide hill!
A neighborhood known for violence and crime!
That's the grits
That's the nickname for the neighborhood
THE GRITS!
Emphasizing the name of the neighborhood
The barracks baby word up
Referring to the rough environment and lifestyle
Verrazano bridge
A landmark in the area
Yo yo
Hey hey
I give a speech like Martin Luther King
I deliver powerful messages like MLK
Let freedom ring
Advocating for freedom and equality
Forget a bow ring
Ignore superficial displays of wealth
It's a black thing
It's a cultural experience unique to Black people
Holding me locked up
Imprisoning me, physically or mentally
With brothers be getting oxed up
With others getting high on drugs
Taking life for granted
Not appreciating the value of life
Most of us abandon
Many of us feel abandoned or neglectful
How I know you not a cruel
Why I know you are not a cruel person
Beef in the home
Conflict within the family
Africans
People of African descent
With jet black Americans
With African Americans
Dominicans war with the Puerto Ricans
There is conflict between Dominicans and Puerto Ricans
Deep in the street
Within the community
Thugs carrying heat
Criminals carrying guns
The rest of the projects surrounded with gates
The remaining housing complexes are fenced off for security
Middle class families are moving upstate
Families with higher incomes are relocating to suburban areas
While the younger generation selling cake
Meanwhile, young people are involved in illegal drug trade
Trying to imitate mixtapes
Attempting to replicate the style and success of mixtapes
It's all final
It's permanent and unchangeable
Big locks on the Verrazano
Increased security measures on the Verrazano Bridge
Get fined BB conduct
Experience consequences for bad behavior
On some King Tut
Similar to King Tutankhamun from ancient Egypt
Poverty struck
Affected by extreme poverty
I seen the right to enter Uhaah took
I witnessed the denial of basic rights
My cup runneth over
I have an abundance
Stressed out whenever I'm sober
I feel anxious when I'm not under the influence
This cold world got my girl scan
The harsh reality of the world affects my girlfriend's behavior
Fight on the sand
Engage in conflict on the streets
I'm allergic to ham
I have an aversion to fake or insincere people
Weak minds all aboard
Easily influenced individuals following the trend
I see devils in the eyes of camcord'
I recognize evil intentions in certain individuals
And my reward is to let y'all know
And my payoff is to inform all of you
I'm going out like PLO
I'm going out with power and impact, like the PLO (Palestinian Liberation Organization)
Whenever I go uhh
Every time I depart, uhh
I start the slaughtering
I begin the destruction
Make all eyes start watering
Evoke strong emotions in others
I know an 800 number you can get your coffin
I am aware of a phone number where you can arrange your own demise
Start ordering
Begin requesting
The metamorphosis of my skill is sure to bring overcome any king
The transformation of my talent will surpass any king
Faking ain't counterfeit
Pretending is not the same as being genuine
Money in the bing
Having wealth and success
I do a sting with two 9's under my sling
I carry two guns to execute a surprise attack
Anybody you bring
No matter who you bring
Still won't do a god damn thing
They still won't be able to accomplish anything
You nothing but a...
You are nothing more than a...
Onion in the rain
Someone who easily sheds tears
I floss rhymes
I flaunt my impressive lyrics
I loss rhymes
I don't waste my rhymes
I got it like that
I possess skills or resources
Y'all bitch niggas I toss times
I disregard and dismiss weak individuals like you
I got rhymes that will still rock you
I have lyrics that will continue to impress and captivate you
Cats that will spot you
People who will watch out for you
Told you I chill
I already informed you that I am calm and relaxed
Lay off a shit
Stop bothering me
I still shot you
I still attack or harm you
The only thing I'm unable to do
The only thing I cannot accomplish
Is do what I got to
Is fulfill my responsibilities or obligations
Look in hospital
Consider the healthcare facility
Brooklyn apostle
A respected figure from Brooklyn
Lyrical gospel
My words hold great significance and truth
Still fortunate to scorch your shit
Still lucky enough to destroy your work
Paying for the cost of it
Suffering the consequences
Your whole style remains wack
Your entire style is still unimpressive
I know It's awful kid
I understand how bad it is, my friend
I play the back like back in the days
I adopt a low-key and reserved position like in the past
Give thanks and praise
Express gratitude and admiration
Watch the frisk raise
Observe the tension and agitation increase
Reunite
Come together again
Take birth trees to upright
Restore balance and stability to the community
I forget a fake MC's
I ignore or dismiss fake rappers
My songs the Bible
My music is influential and sacred
Survival in the man
Finding ways to survive in society
The lost lands
The forgotten or overlooked areas
No radio play
No support or airtime from radio stations
The Pillage is banned
The album 'The Pillage' is not allowed or restricted
Like a foreigner don't understand
Like an outsider who doesn't comprehend
Y'all some flan cats eat pig
You are weak individuals who follow the mainstream trends
Reneg real shit from digs
Reject fake or dishonest content and represent the truth
Hit you off with the packages
Provide you with valuable information or resources
And facts on tracks
Share factual knowledge and insights through my songs
Y'all talk but that's put that back
You talk a lot but it's all empty and meaningless
We dealing in the orphanage
We are involved in the struggle and hardships of life
Way surpass your image
Far exceed your reputation
I'm a chemist
I am skilled and strategic
A dual dentist
Someone with expertise in multiple areas
Treat my heritage like friendship
Respect and value my cultural background as much as a friendship
I be exit
I am always leaving or retiring
I rock a gold necklace
I wear a valuable accessory
And restless
And constantly seeking change or activity
It's always hectic
It's always chaotic or busy
Staten Island shit
Representing the unique culture and experiences of Staten Island
Bad habit shit
Engaging in negative behavior or activities
Made me twist it
Caused me to alter my mindset
One twenty district shit
Referring to the specific area code or region
Pillage be the senate
'The Pillage' is the influential and powerful voice
Throw darts like Masons
Attack or criticize others with precision
Garment Renaissance
A revival or resurgence of fashion
Patriots
Dedicated and loyal individuals
Hold the blood like tampons
Retain the pride and loyalty like tampons hold blood
Baby conduct
Engage in childlike behavior
Put your fist up
Raise your fist in unity or protest
No more struggles
No more hardships or challenges
100 dollars for the hen' dog
A high price for the hallucinogenic drug
200 for the bubbles
An even higher price for the addictive substances
Less troubles
Fewer problems or difficulties
Pill-Age
The era or time period of 'The Pillage'
Plus some can turn rappers off the stage
Additionally, I have the ability to impress and intimidate other rappers
This beef will never we engage
I will never involve myself in this conflict
Buck buck buck buck buck
The sound of gunshots
THE GRITS!
Emphasizing the significance of 'The Grits'
If you fucked my little ho
If you had sexual relations with my girlfriend
Yo, let me know that then(Exactly)
Please inform me about it (Exactly)
Let me know cus I definitely let niggas know
Inform me because I will definitely spread the word
When I was banging they ho up
When I was having sex with their girlfriend
I was like yeah yeah
I was expressing excitement or satisfaction
You thought she was in love with you and I tried to tell you that
You believed she had feelings for you, but I attempted to inform you otherwise
She wasn't in love with you and I blazed her
She didn't love you, and I had sex with her
Then I called you
Afterwards, I reached out to you
The next day and let you know
The following day to inform you
And you gonna be like
And you will react by saying
'Yo, let me get my bracelet back'
'Hey, can I have my bracelet back?'
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW AGUILAR, DARRYL HILL, HUEY DUNBAR, SERGIO GEORGE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Corey Hendricks
Dope shit right here
Pam Stephen Pamzat
Donna had to come back with a second verse coz Agallah are it up!
Rt 2statez
This nigga Cdonna just gives lyrical bursts that are so amazing to me
6ft5 statue
Make all eyes start waterin
BrooklYN
I love Cappadonna but Agallah went ham
6ft5 statue
BrooklYN agreed cappadonna my man's tho real rap I don't know the rest of.em like that but me n cappadonna had numerous gathering me cn him after or before shows in CT...da clan stay sliding thru ...I'm not a fan more like extended family Uma delagater..to the CLAN
mj's life
Kappa ripped this shit
6ft5 statue
I'm allergic to ham...
YFB
Is this album worth buying? A comment ASAP would be 👍
Mo Grant
gritts good