Cassidy rose to prominence as a battle rapper and started appearing on mixtapes. Producer Swizz Beatz signed him to his Full Surface label distributed through J Records and featured him on Swizz's 2002 album Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories. Cassidy has also appeared on tracks by Snoop Dogg and Wyclef Jean.
Cassidy recorded the Split Personality album in the year 2003. The record is divided into three parts: The first is credited to Cassidy and reflects his pop side, the second, credited as "Tha Problem," aims at fans of his mixtapes. The third is credited to B. Reese from fans from his early days. [1]
Cassidy recorded the track and lead single "Hotel" with R. Kelly in Kelly's Chicago studios with a vocal contribution by Kelly - there is also a version featuring vocals by Trina. The song became a hit, reaching the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 in February 2004 and the top 5 of the UK charts in May 2004. The song also reached the Australian top 40 in late May 2004.
Split Personality was released on March 16, 2004 and debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 album charts and at #1 on the R&B/Hip Hop albums charts. The second single, "Get No Better", featured a contribution from labelmate Mashonda but did not do as well on the singles charts, reaching #82 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Cassidy released his second album, I'm A Hustla, on Swizz Beatz's label, Full Surface. The album features a sample from Jay-Z's "Dirt off your Shoulders" on the first single, "I'm a Hustla". A remix featuring Mary J. Blige followed soon after. It was released on June 28, 2005 and it reached #5 on the Billboard in the United States.
Cassidy is known for his freestyling ability. He first came into national attention after spiking the Roc-a-Fella rapper and fellow Philadelphian, Freeway. The studio session made its way to the streets and the internet, where interest in Cassidy grew.
Different styles and flows
Tha Problem/The Hustla - His first style, very aggressive and street smart. Many people compared him with Papoose, Fabolous, D-Block, Jay-Z, and Big L. It's based on his Battle-Rapper past.
Cassidy - This style came up after his success with "Hotel", it's basically for his female fans, most similar to the style of Nelly.
B. Reese/Mr. Reese - His original style, which is more political. In this style, he talks about Life and the president and also similar subjects, similar to Nas, Quan, 2Pac, Beanie Sigel and DMX.
His third studio album, B.A.R.S. (The Barry Adrian Reese Story) was originally entitled "It Is What It Is". It was #10 on XXL magazine's top 10 most anticipated albums in 2007. B.A.R.S. was released on November 7, 2007, and his lead single was "My Drink N' My 2 Step,". He also created a B.A.R.S. Competition Freestyle Battle on October 10, 2007 live on MTV's Sucker Free show. The second single is "Cash Rules", featuring Bone Thugs-n-Harmony & Eve.
Cassidy is also working on a group album with Larsiny. The first single is rumored to be "Boyz Iz Back".
Cassidy confirmed in an interview with Allhiphop.com that his fourth album will be eponymously titled Cassidy.
Cash is the Name of his Album with the hit single "Drummer Bass"
On The Grind
Cassidy Lyrics
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Cassidy, yeah
Uh, I'm out here on the grind
I'm out here on the grind tryna get a little change
When niggaz tryna shine just to get a little name
They act a little funny and they talk a little strange
But they need to get they money and enjoy a little fame
When niggaz tryna shine just to get a little name
They act a little funny and they talk a little strange
But they need to get they money and enjoy a little fame
I was told it's a crazy world, well I was born crazy too
1982, they said I was a baby who
Always started trouble, start to hustle what they made me do
As I grew as a man, my plans and my gravy grew
Coke, I copped a little, posted on the block a little
My block popped a little even though my rocks was little
But now a nigga grown started sellin bigger stones
Got a steady clientele that can't leave the shit alone
Keep it on the hivic homes, can't leave ya shit at home
If I spit it, I did it, I lived it, we can get it on
Forget it, I'm sick with it, the midget'll get shitted on
You don't wanna get the chrome, you wanna getcha phone
You don't wanna brawl at all, you wanna call the law
But if you get called a snitch, you might as well call it quits
And I might answer the phone when ya call ya bitch
I push bars like rod, this shit all will flip
Man I'm out here on the grind
I'm out here on the grind
I'm out here on the grind
I do this for the hood and I do this for the streets
I do this for my peeps cause my family gotta eat
I do this for the thugs that be hustling the drugs
I do this for my niggaz who be bustin all the slugs
I'd do this for the love but I do this to get paid
I do this for my niggaz in the cells and in the graves
I do this for my niggaz on the block that keep it thorough
I do this for all the hustlers around the world
Cause I'm out here on the grind
Don't abuse the fame, use ya brain fore you open ya mouth
Or you could get poked ouch with the toast in ya mouth
I doubt I'ma go broke, I be done broke in ya house
You don't hustle just cause niggaz cook coke in ya house
If I stop sellin coke, it'll drought
And my flow so dope, I got insurance on my throat and my mouth
I change the game, my name gets spoken about
I'm still ill with the smoke in my mouth (whoa)
Ya sis oped, and I'ma open her blouse
Stick my dick down her throat and start stroking her mouth (whoa)
I let my unborns float in her mouth
And then I put a condom on and start stroking her out (whoa)
I blow the hydro to the scout
On the post with the rock inside got most of the clout
And most of the cash I'm bragging and boasting about
Copped a yacht and got a dock, I can float to the house
Got damn, you wouldn't understand how I'm feeling man
I'm chilling man, all for the love of drug dealing man
I got change I'm gon borrow
That's why I got a quarter million dollar painting hanging on my wall
So naw, I ain't pressed for paper
But I'm dealing weight and got real estate tryna stretch the paper
It's best to invest the paper
But if you wanna battle, let's bet, I could use the extra paper
Cause I'd do whatever to eat
I'm from the street, if it's beef, it's whatever, I ain't never been sweet
And in a battle, I ain't never been beat
I'm in the race to take Jay-Z place, and you ain't better than Bleek
When I speak, you can tell that I'm wise
Dog, I got the best punch lines since Big L was alive
And this was a big L so I'm already high
If a nigga better than me, then he already died
Cassidy
I do this for the hood and I do this for the streets
I do this for my peeps cause my family gotta eat
I do this for the thugs that be hustling the drugs
I do this for my niggaz who be bustin all the slugs
I'd do this for the love but I do this to get paid
I do this for my niggaz in the cells and in the graves
I do this for my niggaz on the block that keep it thorough
I do this for all the hustlers around the world
Cause I'm out here on the grind
Man I'm out here on the grind
I'm out here on the grind
I'm out here on the grind
I'm out here on the grind tryna get a little change
When niggaz tryna shine just to get a little name
They act a little funny and they talk a little strange
But they need to get they money and enjoy a little fame
Cause I'm out here on the grind tryna get a little change
When niggaz tryna shine just to get a little name
They act a little funny and they talk a little strange
But they need to get they money and enjoy a little fame
The lyrics of Cassidy’s “On The Grind” portray a hustler’s perspective on life with a focus on getting money while battling against fake friends and foes. The opening lines discuss his focus and dedication to being on the grind, with the intention of improving his financial status. He touches on the fact that there are people out there who act differently once they start gaining a little money or fame, however, at the end of the day, it is all about the money and enjoying the fame that comes with it. He then delves into his past and the journey he took towards hustling, starting with small purchases for a lower profit and eventually advancing to larger sales with a consistent clientele. Cassidy emphasizes his talent for rapping by bragging about his lyrical ability and how he is always striving to be the best. He ends the song by discussing his hustling ventures and how the money he makes from it is changing his life.
The overall theme of the song is about the hustle and grind of being a successful hustler. Cassidy emphasizes the importance of getting money and how it is the driving force behind almost everything he does. His lyrics explain the struggles he has faced in the industry and how he has come out on top with his determination and dedication. He also touches upon the harsh realities of this lifestyle, including the need to be constantly aware of those around you, and to never let your guard down.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm out here on the grind tryna get a little change
I am working hard to earn some money
When niggaz tryna shine just to get a little name
Some people are trying to get famous without putting in the effort
They act a little funny and they talk a little strange
They behave in a strange way and talk differently to appear unique
But they need to get they money and enjoy a little fame
They are only doing it for money and fame
I was told it's a crazy world, well I was born crazy too
The world is crazy, and I am crazy to survive in it
1982, they said I was a baby who
I was born in 1982, and people thought I was a troublemaker even as a baby
Always started trouble, start to hustle what they made me do
I was involved in trouble from a young age, and I started hustling to make money
As I grew as a man, my plans and my gravy grew
As I grew up, my plans and my profits also grew
Coke, I copped a little, posted on the block a little
I bought a little bit of cocaine and sold it on the street
My block popped a little even though my rocks was little
There was demand for my limited supply of drugs
But now a nigga grown started sellin bigger stones
As I grew up, I started selling larger quantities of drugs
Got a steady clientele that can't leave the shit alone
I have regular customers who are addicted to the drugs I sell
Keep it on the hivic homes, can't leave ya shit at home
I always carry my drugs with me and can't leave them at home
If I spit it, I did it, I lived it, we can get it on
If I talk about something, it's because I've experienced it and can back it up
Forget it, I'm sick with it, the midget'll get shitted on
I am very skilled at rapping, and even a small competitor would lose against me
You don't wanna get the chrome, you wanna getcha phone
You don't want to fight, you just want to call for help with your phone
You don't wanna brawl at all, you wanna call the law
You don't want to fight, you just want to bring in the police
But if you get called a snitch, you might as well call it quits
If you are called a snitch, it's better to give up and stop doing illegal activities
And I might answer the phone when ya call ya bitch
I might answer the phone when you call your girlfriend
I push bars like rod, this shit all will flip
I am skilled at rapping and can easily change the flow of a song
I do this for the hood and I do this for the streets
I am making music for the people in my community
I do this for my peeps cause my family gotta eat
I am making music to support my family
I do this for the thugs that be hustling the drugs
I am making music for people who sell drugs
I'd do this for the love but I do this to get paid
I am making music for money
I do this for my niggaz in the cells and in the graves
I am making music for my friends who are in jail or have passed away
I do this for my niggaz on the block that keep it thorough
I am making music for my friends who are doing honest work on the streets
I do this for all the hustlers around the world
I am making music for all the people who work hard to earn their living
Don't abuse the fame, use ya brain fore you open ya mouth
Don't misuse your fame and think before you speak
Or you could get poked ouch with the toast in ya mouth
You might end up getting shot if you say the wrong thing
I doubt I'ma go broke, I be done broke in ya house
I am not going to run out of money, but I might rob you instead
You don't hustle just cause niggaz cook coke in ya house
You don't get involved in illegal activities just because your friends do it
If I stop sellin coke, it'll drought
If I stop selling cocaine, there will be a shortage
And my flow so dope, I got insurance on my throat and my mouth
My rapping skills are so good that I have insured my mouth and vocal cords
I change the game, my name gets spoken about
I am revolutionizing the music industry, and people are talking about me
I'm still ill with the smoke in my mouth (whoa)
I am still a great rapper, and I smoke while doing it
Ya sis oped, and I'ma open her blouse
I will pursue sexual activities with your sister
Stick my dick down her throat and start stroking her mouth (whoa)
I will have oral sex with her
I let my unborns float in her mouth
I ejaculate in her mouth
And then I put a condom on and start stroking her out (whoa)
I then have intercourse with her while wearing a condom
I blow the hydro to the scout
I smoke marijuana
On the post with the rock inside got most of the clout
I have a lot of influence on the streets because of my drug dealing
And most of the cash I'm bragging and boasting about
I am making a lot of money and I am proud of it
Copped a yacht and got a dock, I can float to the house
I bought a yacht and can now easily travel to my house
Got damn, you wouldn't understand how I'm feeling man
I am so successful that you can't even imagine how I feel
I'm chilling man, all for the love of drug dealing man
I am relaxed and happy because of my success in the drug business
I got change I'm gon borrow
I have a lot of money and can easily borrow more
That's why I got a quarter million dollar painting hanging on my wall
I have expensive taste and can afford an expensive painting
So naw, I ain't pressed for paper
I am not struggling to make money
But I'm dealing weight and got real estate tryna stretch the paper
I am involved in drug dealing and real estate to make even more money
It's best to invest the paper
It's a good idea to invest your money and make it grow
But if you wanna battle, let's bet, I could use the extra paper
If you want to compete with me in rapping, we can bet money on it
Cause I'd do whatever to eat
I will do anything to make money and survive
I'm from the street, if it's beef, it's whatever, I ain't never been sweet
I come from a tough background and will fight if necessary
And in a battle, I ain't never been beat
I have never lost a rap battle
I'm in the race to take Jay-Z place, and you ain't better than Bleek
I am trying to become as successful as Jay-Z and you are not better than his protege, Memphis Bleek
When I speak, you can tell that I'm wise
When I talk, you can tell that I am knowledgeable
Dog, I got the best punch lines since Big L was alive
My rap lyrics are as good as the late rapper Big L
And this was a big L so I'm already high
This is a big victory for me, so I am already celebrating
If a nigga better than me, then he already died
If someone is better than me, they have already lost or died trying to compete with me
Cassidy
This is the end of the song, and I am signing off with my name
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID RICHARDSON, DOUG EDWARDS, QUAADIR ATKINSON, BARRY ADRIAN REESE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@octavianortega8308
Yeah
Cassidy, yeah
Uh, I'm out here on the grind
I'm out here on the grind tryna get a little change
When niggaz tryna shine just to get a little name
They act a little funny and they talk a little strange
But they need to get they money and enjoy a little fame
Cause I'm out here on the grind tryna get a little change
When niggaz tryna shine just to get a little name
They act a little funny and they talk a little strange
But they need to get they money and enjoy a little fame
I was told it's a crazy world, well I was born crazy too
1982, they said I was a baby who
Always started trouble, start to hustle what they made me do
As I grew as a man, my plans and my gravy grew
Coke, I copped a little, posted on the block a little
My block popped a little even though my rocks was little
But now a nigga grown started sellin bigger stones
Got a steady clientele that can't leave the shit alone
Keep it on the hivic homes, can't leave ya shit at home
If I spit it, I did it, I lived it, we can get it on
Forget it, I'm sick with it, the midget'll get shitted on
You don't wanna get the chrome, you wanna getcha phone
You don't wanna brawl at all, you wanna call the law
But if you get called a snitch, you might as well call it quits
And I might answer the phone when ya call ya bitch
I push bars like rod, this shit all will flip
Man I'm out here on the grind
I'm out here on the grind
I'm out here on the grind
I do this for the hood and I do this for the streets
I do this for my peeps cause my family gotta eat
I do this for the thugs that be hustling the drugs
I do this for my niggaz who be bustin all the slugs
I'd do this for the love but I do this to get paid
I do this for my niggaz in the cells and in the graves
I do this for my niggaz on the block that keep it thorough
I do this for all the hustlers around the world
Cause I'm out here on the grind
Don't abuse the fame, use ya brain fore you open ya mouth
Or you could get poked ouch with the toast in ya mouth
I doubt I'ma go broke, I be done broke in ya house
You don't hustle just cause niggaz cook coke in ya house
If I stop sellin coke, it'll drought
And my flow so dope, I got insurance on my throat and my mouth
I change the game, my name gets spoken about
I'm still ill with the smoke in my mouth (whoa)
Ya sis oped, and I'ma open her blouse
Stick my dick down her throat and start stroking her mouth (whoa)
I let my unborns float in her mouth
And then I put a condom on and start stroking her out (whoa)
I blow the hydro to the scout
On the post with the rock inside got most of the clout
And most of the cash I'm bragging and boasting about
Copped a yacht and got a dock, I can float to the house
Got damn, you wouldn't understand how I'm feeling man
I'm chilling man, all for the love of drug dealing man
I got change I'm gon borrow
That's why I got a quarter million dollar painting hanging on my wall
So naw, I ain't pressed for paper
But I'm dealing weight and got real estate tryna stretch the paper
It's best to invest the paper
But if you wanna battle, let's bet, I could use the extra paper
Cause I'd do whatever to eat
I'm from the street, if it's beef, it's whatever, I ain't never been sweet
And in a battle, I ain't never been beat
I'm in the race to take Jay-Z place, and you ain't better than Bleek
When I speak, you can tell that I'm wise
Dog, I got the best punch lines since Big L was alive
And this was a big L so I'm already high
If a nigga better than me, then he already died
Cassidy
I do this for the hood and I do this for the streets
I do this for my peeps cause my family gotta eat
I do this for the thugs that be hustling the drugs
I do this for my niggaz who be bustin all the slugs
I'd do this for the love but I do this to get paid
I do this for my niggaz in the cells and in the graves
I do this for my niggaz on the block that keep it thorough
I do this for all the hustlers around the world
Cause I'm out here on the grind
Man I'm out here on the grind
I'm out here on the grind
I'm out here on the grind
I'm out here on the grind tryna get a little change
When niggaz tryna shine just to get a little name
They act a little funny and they talk a little strange
But they need to get they money and enjoy a little fame
Cause I'm out here on the grind tryna get a little change
When niggaz tryna shine just to get a little name
They act a little funny and they talk a little strange
But they need to get they money and enjoy a little fame
@charlesboisrond4108
This is arguably one of Cassidy's best tracks ever
@user-jc4ib9nk4u
Can argue it's one of the best period
@dionmarshall2077
Cass delivers on this joint! All the way pure 🔥
@mspennyisaac
So underrated. SMFH.
@jenniferleann8977
This track was and still is🔥🔥🔥
@sosicc9866
This was that guy and definitely one of the best lyricist still‼️
@jarbon5
They must've dragged the full moon into the studio, cuz he turns into a monster on this track!
@ayemoney8828
2023 this still fire🔥🔥🔥 officially a Classic 💯💯💯🎯 Prime Cass
@michaeldeleon7501
one of the illest songs he made
@seang9939
one of the best songs made ever