Cormega was raised in Long Island City, Queens, forming childhood friendships with future rappers such as Nas, AZ, Nature, and Capone-N-Noreaga.
1980s
He was featured on Hot Day's "Going Straight Up" from his album "It's My Turn". He was also featured on Blaq Poet & DJ Hot Day's track "Set It Off" from their album "Without Warning" in 1991.
1990s
Cormega was sentenced to 5โ15 years in prison for armed robbery in 1991. Despite his incarceration, Cormega gained some attention following a shout-out from Nas on his song "One Love", from the critically acclaimed Illmatic album.
Cormega was released from prison on appeal after serving almost 4 years in New York's Mid-State Correctional Facility. Following his release in 1995, Cormega became determined to pursue rapping. Nas included him on a song entitled "Affirmative Action" for his second album It Was Written. The song also featured AZ and Foxy Brown, and became The Firm's first appearance. Based on his performance, he was signed to Def Jam and recorded an album called The Testament. Based on the buzz from "Affirmative Action," Nas, his manager Steve Stoute and producers Dr. Dre and Trackmasters joined to produce The Firm. Cormega was replaced with another artist, Nature, because either he would not sign a contract with Stoute or Stoute felt Nature was a better rapper. This led to an alleged altercation between Cormega and Nature. Cormega's dispute with Stoute also ended his friendship with Nas. Following the end of his membership in The Firm, Alex Trojano contributed in producing his album The Testament. Meanwhile, following a falling-out over creative differences with his manager Chris Lighty and Def-Jam imprint Violator Records, his debut album The Testament was indefinitely shelved. During the recording for The Testament Cormega responded to Nas' "One Love" in the form of a letter also entitled "One Love".
2000s
In 2000, he was released from his contract and he started his own record company, Legal Hustle Records. Cormega vented his disappointment with Nas and The Firm in a mixtape song titled "Never Personal".This song was never directly pointed to Nas, but the media made it look like that. In 2001, he released his new debut album, The Realness, which was acclaimed by critics. Many of the songs share a theme of betrayal. Nas responded to Cormega on his song "Destroy and Rebuild" from his album Stillmatic. Cormega retaliated with more mixtape tracks, "A Slick Response" and "Realmatic". Nas revisited the Cormega beef in his song "The Cross" on the album God's Son. In reference to Cormega, Nas rapped "What I've discovered is my brother's tryin to be/The next me, yeah I support him but he's blinded I see/ Jealousy he love me to death and I'm buggin I love him for life/ We both still mournin on our mother's life" (referencing the fact that Cormega's mother was murdered when he was four).
Cormega's follow-up album, The True Meaning won the Source Magazine's prestigious Underground Album of the Year Award. In 2004, he followed up with Legal Hustle (a compilation album showcasing his label's artists) and other talented hip-hop lyricists such as Ghostface Killah, Large Professor, AZ, Kurupt, Jayo Felony, and several others. This album is considered by some as more of a project than an actual solo album; nonetheless it was well received. In 2005, he was able to release The Testament on his own label, which saw good reviews and sales and featured the original banned version of "Dead Man Walking" as a hidden track.
In early September 2005, Cormega posted a statement on his website that he and Nas had spoken and ended their feud. Cormega explained that their conversation had come about due to the death of Cormega's grandmother. Both rappers have stated the possibility of a collaboration. On December 22, 2006 at the Nokia Theatre Times Square, Cormega appeared on stage at a Nas concert and went on to perform with Nas (and Foxy Brown as well), further evidence that their feud is over.
The feud was settled in Cormega's home in early December 2005, when Cormega and Nas realized that it was destructive for each of them. It is not known who was responsible for their meeting but both artists are now working alone. In the mid-2000s Cormega helped produce a few albums and was featured on several songs with The Jacka and the Mob Figaz.
An album collaboration with Lakey The Kid entitled My Brother's Keeper was released independently on August 22, 2006. On November 20, 2007, Cormega finally released his DVD in-the-making Who am I?. The DVD took over four years of filming of Cormega in all aspects of his life and what others thought of Cormega, unedited. The DVD was released as a soundtrack plus DVD. Cormega intended to release an album which was to be entitled Urban Legend before T.I.'s album of the same name was released (Cormega mentions this on the Who Am I DVD, dated circa 2003); the new title is Born and Raised. The album was released October 20, 2009. The first single is called "Journey."
2010s
Cormega has stated his desire to work with a variety of artists including Scarface, Lauryn Hill, Slick Rick, as well as past collaborators M.O.P., Mobb Deep, and tha Dogg Pound.
Cormega's Album "Raw Forever" was released on 2011.
His latest work is the Album Mega Philosophy. It was produced by Large Professor and released on July 22, 2014.
Dangerous (feat Vybez Kartel;
Cormega Lyrics
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[Intro: Unda P]
Who dat? Nuh old pan deh so now? Selecta!!!! crunch time!!!!
[Chorus: Vybz Kartel]
"The chorus is a sample from the song "Dangerous" by Courtney Melody released in 1998"
Dangerouuuuuuuussssssssssss!!!!!!! (Up to di time, timeless)
(Ladies insist that we start well)
Dangerouuuuuuuussssssssssss!!!!!!! (Real badman worldwide)
I am dangerous, yay!!! I am dangerous, yay!!! (Now wheel!!!)
[Verse 1: Cormega]
Like City Of God adversity is Medusa's curse I been hard when facin admeasurable odds
I clearly evolve like Bibby when Webber was Gone
The jewels keep me cool when the weather is warm
The Coups be as hot as the strip that we on
Though I'm dealin no more I'm here with cess me import
You can get wet for real this ain't a mirage
These are treacherous waters with dangerous sharks
When my pacers were gone, I came from the heart
The realness gave me my start I'm here playin my part
Like an illustrious picture, your face in my palm
When the game is on the line I'm amazingly calm
Whether I'm in the streets or a Jamaican resort
I'm a stay doin me that's the way I was taught
Destined for greatness success breeds hatred
I can't see in the hearts of man I just see paper
[Chorus:]
Dangerouuuuuuuussssssssssss!!!!!!!
I am dangerous, yay!!! I am dangerous, yay!!!
[Verse 2: Vybz Kartel]
Hey! We dangerous like a Taliban
With knives, hostages and two jumbo jets
More dangerous than unprotected sex
AK's ninja teck's, fi day to day flex
Swords and machete, too petty, Spears, fi Britney
Bows and arrows don't fit mi
HK dangerous like Bobby Brown to Whitney
Murder from di elderly to pickney
America's Most Wanted, starrin Kartel and Cormega
We on CNN not Capone-N-Noreaga
Mi a gunna, nuh fist to fist trada
Kill Will Smith just to kiss Jada, Pinkett
Slash yuh throat catch yuh blood, drink it
Yuh crew big like Titanic mi sink it
Yuh walk, like hip hop music from Limp Bizkit
We born killas natural is di mystic
We spray bullet inna yuh face like make up and lip stick
[Chorus:]
Dangerouuuuuuuussssssssssss!!!!!!!
I am dangerous, yay!!! I am dangerous, yay!!!
[Verse 3: Unda P]
Alright catch this!
I come fi run it and dun it di book buy mi givin it
And di girls dem lovin it, our Benz and Bima
We inna, we roll it, dem bwoy waan mi end it
Mi gunshot bun it, Cormega, bum rush it
Mi give dem nuh time fi buss it
Di ting di ghetto yute man have dem waan tek it
Nuh pampa nah pet, now get ready to set it widout warnin
Lights, out mi dun it, mi big bold nah stop and nah 'fend it
Aiyyo! Dem start disgust mi, cau dem bruk di wey mi feel
Battybwoy pick mi get dem wid steel
Informa gonna, when big gun tun on yah
And run out dem mouth and now dem face sealed, dem face sealed
Dem buck upon di real deal, dem a heal
And expect some real, dem nuh real
Four filled man and mek di bwoy tek we kneel, fi real
[Chorus:]
Dangerouuuuuuuussssssssssss!!!!!!!
I am dangerous, yay!!! I am dangerous, yay!!!
Dangerouuuuuuuussssssssssss!!!!!!!
I am dangerous, yay!!! I am dangerous, yay!!!
The song "Dangerous" by Cormega featuring Vybz Kartel is a collaboration between two legendary hip-hop artists from Queens Bridge and Portmore City, respectively. The chorus of the song is a sample from Courtney Melody's 1998 song "Dangerous." The song describes the danger and toughness the artists possess, making them stand out in the rap game.
In the first verse, Cormega compares his toughness to that of the adversity depicted in the movie City of God and the curse of Medusa. He talks about facing insurmountable odds and coming out stronger than ever. He also talks about dealing with hardships, such as the loss of friends and changing times. In the second verse, Vybz Kartel takes the stage, describing his own dangerousness by comparing himself to the Taliban and using various weapons like AKs ninjas and machetes. Finally, in the third verse, Unda P adds his voice, rappin' about his experience growing up in the ghetto and how his rough journey has made him a dangerous person.
Line by Line Meaning
Who dat? Nuh old pan deh so now? Selecta!!!! crunch time!!!!
Someone new is here, and it's go time!
Dangerouuuuuuuussssssssssss!!!!!!! (Up to di time, timeless)
I am dangerous, yay!!! I am dangerous, yay!!! (Cormega, Queens Bridge, Kartel, Portmore City)
(Ladies insist that we start well)
Dangerouuuuuuuussssssssssss!!!!!!! (Real badman worldwide)
I am dangerous, yay!!! I am dangerous, yay!!! (Now wheel!!!)
We are a dangerous, unstoppable force from two different cities - watch out, ladies are into us!
Like City Of God adversity is Medusa's curse I been hard when facin admeasurable odds
I've faced adversity like in the City of God movie, and it's been super tough to overcome.
I clearly evolve like Bibby when Webber was Gone
The jewels keep me cool when the weather is warm
The Coups be as hot as the strip that we on
Though I'm dealin no more I'm here with cess me import
You can get wet for real this ain't a mirage
These are treacherous waters with dangerous sharks
When my pacers were gone, I came from the heart
The realness gave me my start I'm here playin my part
Like an illustrious picture, your face in my palm
When the game is on the line I'm amazingly calm
Whether I'm in the streets or a Jamaican resort
I'm a stay doin me that's the way I was taught
Destined for greatness success breeds hatred
I can't see in the hearts of man I just see paper
I'm constantly evolving, like Bibby did when Webber left, and I'm staying cool under pressure. The streets we're on are dangerous, and even though I'm done with dealing, I'm still here doing my thing. I can handle anything that comes my way because I've been through tough times before, and the realness is what set me on my path to success - even when things get rough, I know I'll be fine.
Hey! We dangerous like a Taliban
With knives, hostages and two jumbo jets
More dangerous than unprotected sex
AK's ninja teck's, fi day to day flex
Swords and machete, too petty, Spears, fi Britney
Bows and arrows don't fit mi
HK dangerous like Bobby Brown to Whitney
Murder from di elderly to pickney
America's Most Wanted, starrin Kartel and Cormega
We on CNN not Capone-N-Noreaga
Mi a gunna, nuh fist to fist trada
Kill Will Smith just to kiss Jada, Pinkett
Slash yuh throat catch yuh blood, drink it
Yuh crew big like Titanic mi sink it
Yuh walk, like hip hop music from Limp Bizkit
We born killas natural is di mystic
We spray bullet inna yuh face like make up and lip stick
We're as dangerous as the Taliban, and we've got just as much control over our situation as they do. We're even more dangerous than unprotected sex because we're armed with AKs and ninja tecks. We'll use any weapon we have to get what we want, and we're not afraid to kill anyone - not even Will Smith. We'll slash throats and drink blood, sink Titanic-like crews, and shoot bullets in people's faces like it's nothing.
Alright catch this!
I come fi run it and dun it di book buy mi givin it
And di girls dem lovin it, our Benz and Bima
We inna, we roll it, dem bwoy waan mi end it
Mi gunshot bun it, Cormega, bum rush it
Mi give dem nuh time fi buss it
Di ting di ghetto yute man have dem waan tek it
Nuh pampa nah pet, now get ready to set it widout warnin
Lights, out mi dun it, mi big bold nah stop and nah 'fend it
Aiyyo! Dem start disgust mi, cau dem bruk di wey mi feel
Battybwoy pick mi get dem wid steel
Informa gonna, when big gun tun on yah
And run out dem mouth and now dem face sealed, dem face sealed
Dem buck upon di real deal, dem a heal
And expect some real, dem nuh real
Four filled man and mek di bwoy tek we kneel, fi real
I'm here to run the show and make sure everyone knows it. The ladies love our style and we're rolling in our cars. Anyone who tries to mess with us will feel our wrath - we don't give them any time to fight back. We have the power and the youth on our side, and we'll take on anyone who tries to stop us. We'll strike quickly without warning and we won't back down no matter what anyone tries to do. Those who oppose us will regret it when we come for them with our steel. We're the real deal and nobody can stop us - not even informants or those who talk behind our backs.
Contributed by Alice B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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[Intro: Unda P]
Who dat? Nuh old pan deh so now? Selecta!!!! crunch time!!!!
[Hook: Vybz Kartel]
Dangerouuuuuuuussssssssssss!!!!!!! (Up to di time, timeless)
I am dangerous, yay!!! I am dangerous, yay!!!
(Cormega, Queens Bridge, Kartel, Portmore City)
(Ladies insist that we start well)
Dangerouuuuuuuussssssssssss!!!!!!! (Real badman worldwide)
I am dangerous, yay!!! I am dangerous, yay!!! (Now wheel!!!)
[Verse 1: Cormega]
Like City Of God adversity is Medusa's curse
I been hard when facin immeasurable odds
I clearly evolve like Bibby when Webber was gone
The jewels keep me cool when the weather is warm
The Coups be as hot as the strip that we on
Though I'm dealing no more I'm here which sets me apart
You can get wet for real this ain't a mirage
These are treacherous waters with dangerous sharks
When my pacers were gone, I came from the heart
+The Realness+ gave me my start, I'm here playin my part
Like an illustrious picture, your face in my palm
When the game is on the line I'm amazingly calm
Whether I'm in the streets or a Jamaican resort
I'm a stay doin me that's the way I was taught
Destined for greatness success breeds hatred
I can't see in the hearts of man I just see paper
Ad
[Hook]
Dangerouuuuuuuussssssssssss!!!!!!!
I am dangerous, yay!!! I am dangerous, yay!!!
[Verse 2: Vybz Kartel]
Hey! We dangerous like a Taliban
With knives, hostages and two jumbo jets
More dangerous than unprotected sex
AK's and intratec's, fi day to day flex
Swords and machete, too petty, Spears, fi Britney
Bows and arrows don't fit mi
HK dangerous like Bobby Brown to Whitney
Murder from di elderly to pickney
America's Most Wanted, starrin Kartel and Cormega
We on CNN not Capone-N-Noreaga
Mi a gunna, nuh fist to fist trada
Kill Will Smith just to kiss Jada, Pinkett
Slash yuh throat catch yuh blood, and drink it
Yuh crew big like Titanic mi sink it
Yuh wack, like hip-hop music from Limp Bizkit
We born killas natural is di mystic
We spray bullet inna yuh face like make up and lip stick
[Hook]
Dangerouuuuuuuussssssssssss!!!!!!!
I am dangerous, yay!!! I am dangerous, yay!!!
[Verse 3: Unda P]
Alright catch this!
I come fi run it and dun it di book buy mi givin it
And di girls dem lovin
It, our Benz and Bima
We inna, we roll it, dem bwoy waan mi end it
Mi
Gunshot bun it, Cormega, bum rush it
Mi give dem nuh time fi buss it
Di ting di ghetto yute man have dem waan tek it
Nuh pampa nah pet, now get ready to set it widout warnin
Lights, out mi dun it, mi big bold nah stop and nah 'fend it
Aiyyo! Dem start disgust mi, cau dem bruk di wey mi feel
Battybwoy pick mi get dem wid steel
Informa gonna, when big gun tun on yah
And run out dem mouth and now dem face sealed, dem face sealed
Dem buck upon di real deal, dem a heal
And expect some real, dem nuh real
Four filled man and mek di bwoy tek we kneel, fi real
[Hook]
Dangerouuuuuuuussssssssssss!!!!!!!
I am dangerous, yay!!! I am dangerous, yay!!!
Dangerouuuuuuuussssssssssss!!!!!!!
I am dangerous, yay!!! I am dangerous, yay!!!
@qaphelanimthembu8514
"You can get wet for real, this ain't a mirage. These are treacherous waters with dangerous sharks." ๐ญ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
@MrMarcelo-qg3wy
I still listen this legendary song from brazil ๐ง๐ท๐๐๐ฅ
@delonthomas5049
The best days of hip hop is either here or over I swear we need good music back
@jottaz144
Straight up fyah, never heard this before. Big fan of addi and also fan of queensbridge hip hop. RIP Prodigy Free di teacha
@karibbeankidinvestment1539
Listening in 2020 who with me??????
@wattykilla
here in 2021
@shawnanderson6227
2022 yo
@karibbeankidinvestment1539
@@shawnanderson6227 haha my dude ๐๐พ
@Unityfm78
@@karibbeankidinvestment1539 2022
@carlosdyer1113
Shoot 2023