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.
We Know
Cappadonna Lyrics
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We know biz, like we know crime
we know a tech, like we know a dime
We know fat, like we know whack
And how to make a dope stack
We know, we know
This years money and thug affiliation
AT ya'll?, New York, real live creation
No busters, niggah what no imitations
If one things not for cash and gold rings
It's real shit you can feel shit, no basin'
Hot bitches are rich, plenty ass chasin'
This be that bomb shit, stop player hatin'
We know the game, like we know time
We know biz, like we know crime
We know a trick, like we know a dime
We know fat, like we know whack
And how to make a dope stack
We know, we know
We know bad, like we know good
We know the wold, like we know the hood
We know young, like we know old
We know platinum, like we know gold
And how to get the fat dough
We know, we know
We know how to blow this weed, how to toke it up, take a smoke with us
Ya'll want to get a hold of me, if you let me of, we know how to press no
Get fucked up, can't you tell by the way I talk
It's the bitch in me that dwells from my head to my socks
(queen when I crock?), pop any niggah like, red (buck?)
I like sexiest crop more than ever, no matter how you wait, n' I seen us pray.
And when I slay niggah's, I butaly burn 'em
I turn them into church goers, then they'll die by serving?
Pray for all ya, run for cover, when a disaster is behind us
On the lose like mine and passing others?
Dust, 'cause we don't give a fuck about him
Where's the blunts, we can't live without 'em
We know how to get the money and hustle, we know
How to split a niggah dawg, for fucking over they're dough
We know, not to let a motherfuckah get to close
'Cause in this world we know, there ain't shit free so why work niggah?
We know the game, like we know time
We know biz, like we know crime
We know a trick, like we know a dime
We know fat, like we know whack
And how to make a dope stack
We know, we know
We know bad, like we know good
We know the wold, like we know the hood
We know young, like we know old
We know platinum, like we know gold
And how to get the fat dough
We know, we know
We know this trouble, like we know hoes
We know the style, like we know clothes
We count bank, can we get dough
What? Money and fast cars
we can't let it go, Dupri and Cappadonna kid
We got the flow, shot callers
Ya better be low, so what's on player?
Your money with the Wu, it's all about paper
What the fuck you want to do, champagne all night
We know the Streets, like we know heat
We know what's right, like we love ice
We know what's ill, like we're getting bills
What? know what's love, like it's love is love
Push, come the shove
What's y'll gonna go with this shit?
Yeah, play it, it's the Wu
Four of us buyers, money on the label
No fucking around, gats on the table
Getting money for life, that's how you say it's stable
We know the game, like we know time
We know biz, like we know crime
We know a trick, like we know a dime
We know fat, like we know whack
And how the make a dope stack
We know, we know
We know bad, like we know good
We know the wold, like we know the hood
We know young, like we know old
We know platinum, like we know gold
And how to get the fat dough
We know, we know
The song "We Know" by Cappadonna featuring Jermaine Dupri and Da Brat is a rap anthem that boasts about the artists' knowledge and expertise in various aspects of life. The first stanza talks about how they know the game like they know time, the business like they know crime, a good weed (tech) like they know a dime piece and what is fat and whack, and how to make a dope stack. Overall, they assert their vast understanding of things that matter to them.
The second stanza highlights the artists' thug affiliation and their focus on obtaining cash and gold rings. The energy and drive that the Wu-Tang Clan brings in collaborating with Dupri adds weight to the song. The next set of lyrics insist that their focus is on real stuff that one can feel and experience, and not just on superficial things like chasing hot bitches or riches. They make it clear that they are not imitations or busters, and they do not indulge in player-hating.
The rest of the song goes on to describe how they are well-versed in various things such as the good and the bad, the young and the old, platinum and gold, and how to hustle and get it. They also know troubles like they know hoes and styles like they know clothes. The song ends with the assertion that they know the streets like they know heat, what is right like they know ice, what's ill like they're getting bills, what's love like love is love. They acknowledge the challenges that come along with the hustle, adding that they know how to get money and fast cars.
Line by Line Meaning
We know the game, like we know time
We have a deep understanding of the street game and its rules, just as we understand the passage of time
We know biz, like we know crime
We have knowledge of business tactics and illegal activities and how they work together
We know a trick, like we know a dime
We are familiar with tricks and scams, just as we know the value of ten cents
We know fat, like we know whack
We are experienced with both success and failure, just as we know what is good and bad
And how to make a dope stack
We know how to accumulate wealth through various means
We know bad, like we know good
We are knowledgeable about both negative and positive aspects of life
We know the wold, like we know the hood
We understand both the wider world and the specific neighborhoods we come from
We know young, like we know old
We have expertise in dealing with both younger and older generations
We know platinum, like we know gold
We are familiar with both great success and moderate success
And how to get the fat dough
We know how to make a lot of money through our skills and expertise
We know this trouble, like we know hoes
We are experienced in dealing with problematic situations just as we are familiar with promiscuous women
We know the style, like we know clothes
We have knowledge and good taste when it comes to fashion
We count bank, can we get dough
We are financially savvy and make sure we have enough money to cover our expenses
What? Money and fast cars
We are interested in acquiring wealth and luxury cars
we can't let it go, Dupri and Cappadonna kid
We won't give up our desire for wealth and success, as evidenced by our collaboration as artists
We got the flow, shot callers
We are skilled rappers who have the ability to create catchy melodies and lyrics that influence people
Ya better be low, so what's on player?
You need to lower your ego, so what are you planning to do?
Your money with the Wu, it's all about paper
If you're working with us, it's all about making money
Getting money for life, that's how you say it's stable
The key to stability is making money consistently throughout your life
We know what's right, like we love ice
We know what is morally correct, just as we are fond of diamonds
We know what's ill, like we're getting bills
We recognize what is raw and dope, just as we are in the process of making money
What? know what's love, like it's love is love
We understand the power of love and recognize that it is a universal feeling
Push, come the shove
When necessary, we know how to rise to the occasion and get things done
What's y'll gonna go with this shit?
What are you going to do about this situation?
Four of us buyers, money on the label
The four of us are the ones who are buying things and making money for our record label
No fucking around, gats on the table
We are serious and ready to protect ourselves if necessary, as evidenced by our guns on the table
We know the game, like we know time
We are experts in navigating the street game, with understanding of its history and evolution
We know biz, like we know crime
We have knowledge of both legitimate business and illegal activities and understand how to maneuver in each
We know a trick, like we know a dime
We are aware of people's attempts to deceive us, much like we understand the true value of ten cents
We know fat, like we know whack
We have experienced both great success and failure, and can distinguish between what is good and bad
And how the make a dope stack
We know how to accumulate wealth through various means and strategies
We know bad, like we know good
We are familiar with both the negative and positive aspects of life and can navigate both of them accordingly
We know the wold, like we know the hood
We understand both the wider world and the specific neighborhoods we come from and can relate to both
We know young, like we know old
We are knowledgeable in dealing with both younger and older generations
We know platinum, like we know gold
We are familiar with both high levels of success (platinum) and moderate success (gold)
And how to get the fat dough
We know how to make a substantial amount of money through our skills and experience
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DARYL HILL, JERMAINE DUPRI, SHAWNTAE HARRIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
isacc norman
Damn this is goooooooood!!!!!! Wu tang forever!!!
Tomorrow 's Micah
So so Dope 👐
Tariq Busy
Nice of Cap to Hook up with the SOSo def atle sound. Nice collabo.
A.K.A. The Rugged Manchild
Big Pun woulda been perfect fa dis jam!
DJ Keytronikz
Wu Wu Def
Antonio Gambardella
good mornight