They produced the hit Fatman Scoop single, "Be Faithful". The single went platinum in Europe and hit number one in various countries. They also produced the follow-up single, "It Takes Scoop". The song went gold in Europe and entered the Top 40 in Australia, United Kingdom and Ireland.
The Duo has produced tracks for artists including DJ Kool, Funkmaster Flex, Sean Paul, & Stik-E & The Hoodz, as well as featured music in the movie Save The Last Dance and warm up sets for the New York Knicks.
Thug Anthem
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Oh shit, shoutout to fucking Queens baby
(To all the killers and the hundred dollar billers)
[DMX]
All my niggas get down like what
All my niggas get down like what
All my niggas get down like what,
All my niggas get down like what
All my niggas get down like what
All my niggas get down like what,
Get down like, down like, down like what
All my niggas get down like what
All my niggas get down like what
All my niggas get down like what,
Get down like what, get down like what
All my niggas get down like what
All my niggas get down like what
All my niggas get down like what,
Spit that hydro ghetto shit
In "Thug Anthem 2000," Funkmaster Flex sets the stage for DMX to take over in a song that is all about getting down and getting gritty. Throughout the verses, DMX makes allusions to violence, money, and his "niggas" or fellow gang members. The repeated refrain, "All my niggas get down like what," serves as a call to action, commanding listeners to get hyped and dance along.
DMX's use of the phrase "hydro ghetto shit" is a nod to the prevalence of marijuana in urban areas, where for many young black men, drug-dealing becomes a way to earn money and survive. As with many of his other songs, DMX's lyrics in "Thug Anthem 2000" touch on the harsh realities of inner-city life, where poverty, drugs, and violence are all too common. Despite the dark subject matter, the song's intense beats and catchy chorus make it a memorable and energizing anthem for the hip-hop community.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh shit, shoutout to fucking Queens baby
Acknowledgement of Queens, an area notorious for producing successful gangsters and entrepreneurs, as he prepares to play a song dedicated to a thug lifestyle.
(To all the killers and the hundred dollar billers)
Saluting the individuals hustling in the streets, risking their lives while making significant amounts of money.
All my niggas get down like what
Encouraging all gang members listening to get excited and dance to the beat of the tune.
Get down like what, get down like what
Repeating encouragement to dance vigorously, emphasizing the importance of being fully committed to the hype of the song.
Spit that hydro ghetto shit
Urging listeners to rap about their struggles in the impoverished communities, confronting systemic oppression and other societal injustices they face.
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