In 1980 Cuban's father emigrated from Cuba to the United States, eventually settling in the New York City borough of the Bronx. Cuban Link quickly learned English, and was immediately infuenced by early hip-hop culture. Cuban began writing lyrics at the age of 15 and became friends with fellow Latin rappers Triple Seis and Big Punisher. Their friendship was close; in 1994 when Cuban Link was stabbed, he considered giving up rapping. Big Pun encouraged him, and convinced him to continue.
Bronx rapper Fat Joe soon recruited the three into the group Terror Squad, and began to make ripples in the New York hip-hop scene, receiving recognition from world-famous rappers like Nas, who quoted their lyrics back to them when they first met.
Cuban was first heard alongside Big Pun on the 1997 single "Off the Books", and made numerous appearances on Pun's platinum "Capital Punishment". He was also heard on the Terror Squad tracks "Bet Ya Man Can't" and "Tell Me What You Want".
When Big Pun died in 2000, Cuban released his first solo single, "Flowers For The Dead", as a tribute to Pun. It was shortly afterward that Cuban Link began disagreeing with Fat Joe on manegerial decisions and their infamous problem began.
Cuban Link's latest album Chain Reaction was released on the August 16, 2005, and features guest appearances from The Game, Jadakiss, and Mya.
Talk About It
Cuban Link Lyrics
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(Double are, D-Block, yo)
[Jadakiss]
Might catch me in a brownish coupe,
be ghetto like fishin' a nigga's 6 l's down in soup,
nuke palm size,45, just came chrome,
you don't know the streets is mine, you just came home,
I'm the motherfuckin' champ, nigga, ain't no throne,
just a whole, blood and tissue, ain't no bone,
because a hallow tip shattered it, but life goes on,
number one debut, they think I'm another man,
counting so much money, I need me another hand,
niggas is still schemin', atleast they still tryin',
if they ain't doin' nothin' else, atleast they still dyin',
coke is still highin', purple is still movin',
I'm trying to get a better price, papi, I know Cuban,
D-Block discipline, Ruff Ryder die with official men,
recognize what kind of shit you in (kind of shit you in 3x)
( Jadakiss laughs)
[Cuban Link]
(chorus)
when you talk about that money man, let's talk about g's,
when you talk about that hustle game, talk about keys,
when you talk about the struggle fam, talk about me,
speak out, but watch your mouth when you talk about me,
when you talk about that money fam, let's talk about g's,
when you talk about that hustle game, talk about keys,
when you talk about the struggle man, talk about me,
Cuban Link, Jadakiss, Double are, M.O.B.
[Cuban Link]
yeah nigga, I'm a threat, a legend that's urban, so for certain,
I'm goin' over ya head like a Muslim turbin,
ain't no, comin' to terms son, I'm done with service,
Pun's observant, Cuban- but the guns is German,
I been urgin' to turn it loose, I got the burden of proof,
that'll determine your moment of truth,
I return, so concern your troops, now it's my turn to shoot,
I'll make it burn like that Bourbon juice,
I earned my due, nigga you's a made-up name,
you dudes is fool's coke, man I'm straight up caine,
from the roof to the booth- got that radar aim,
are-15's that'll fucking tear y'all frame,
had to change up the game, got my weight up man,
little fame, little chain from that Jacob man,
got these dames givin' brains, that's my wake-up plan,
from the range to the planes, time to bake up grams ( bake up grams 3x)
[Cuban Link]
(chorus)
when you talk about that money man, let's talk about g's,
when you talk about that hustle game, talk about keys,
when you talk about the struggle fam, talk about me,
speak out, but watch your mouth when you talk about me,
when you talk about that money fam, let's talk about g's,
when you talk about that hustle game, talk about keys,
when you talk about the struggle fam, talk about me,
Cuban Link, Jadakiss, Double are, M.O.B.
You fuckin' around, now, with two of the nicest ( nicest),
you โbout to end up in a crisis (crisis),
cause we don't give a fuck who you know, where you go,
what you know, they can never be like us (like us)
we rep it for our people in Ryker's ( Ryker's)
the hood'll show a nigga what life is ( life is)
and we don't give a fuck who you know, what you know,
where you go, we gon' always be like this (like this)
(Jadakiss laughs) (Cuban, what up baby)
[Cuban Link]
(chorus)
when you talk about that money man, let's talk about g's,
when you talk about that hustle game, talk about keys,
when you talk about the struggle fam, talk about me,
speak out, but watch your mouth when you talk about me,
when you talk about that money fam, let's talk about g's,
when you talk about that hustle game, talk about keys,
when you talk about the struggle fam, talk about me,
Cuban Link, Jadakiss, Double are, M.O.B.
In Cuban Link's song Talk About It, the rapper asserts himself as a key player in the rap game. In the first verse, Jadakiss boasts about his success and prominence, claiming that he is the "motherfuckin' champ," and that the streets belong to him. Cuban Link follows up with a verse of his own, showcasing his lyricism by using clever wordplay and intricate rhyming. He asserts his dominance and threatens anyone who dares to challenge him.
The chorus reiterates the theme of the song, which is to talk about Cuban Link and his accomplishments. He demands respect for his hustle, his struggles, and his success. He states that he has worked hard to earn his place in the game and wants others to acknowledge that. The song is essentially a call-to-action for people to recognize and appreciate his talent.
Overall, Talk About It is a confident and aggressive track that showcases Cuban Link's lyrical prowess and establishes him as a force to be reckoned with in the rap game.
Line by Line Meaning
what up daddy, Double are, D-Block, yo
Greeting and identification of the artist and their team.
Might catch me in a brownish coupe,
I may be seen driving a car that is brown in color.
be ghetto like fishin' a nigga's 6 l's down in soup,
I have a tough demeanor, like fishing six bullets out of a victim's soup of bodily fluids.
nuke palm size,45, just came chrome,
I have a small but powerful gun, a .45, that has recently been polished with chrome.
you don't know the streets is mine, you just came home,
I am a long-time resident and dominant presence in my neighborhood.
even though it's def poetry, this ain't no poem,
Despite the rhythmic tone of my words, this is not a written or spoken poem.
I'm the motherfuckin' champ, nigga, ain't no throne,
I am the unbeatable champion and there is no equivalent status or recognition.
just a whole, blood and tissue, ain't no bone,
The bullets that strike my enemies destroys their flesh and organs, leaving no bones intact.
because a hallow tip shattered it, but life goes on,
The bullet that destroyed my enemy's bone is a hollow point, but despite the damage, life goes on.
number one debut, they think I'm another man,
My recent album debut was highly successful, but some people mistake me for a different artist.
counting so much money, I need me another hand,
I have a significant amount of money that requires another hand beyond two to count properly.
niggas is still schemin', atleast they still tryin',
People are still trying to pull schemes and plots against me, but at least they are still putting in effort.
if they ain't doin' nothin' else, atleast they still dyin',
Even if my enemies are not actively scheming against me, they are still facing consequences that ultimately result in their demise.
coke is still highin', purple is still movin',
Drugs are still prevalent in my area, with cocaine and purple (likely referring to purple drank, a mixture of prescription cough syrup and soda) still popular.
I'm trying to get a better price, papi, I know Cuban,
I am trying to negotiate a better deal on drugs with a supplier who knows me by my nickname, Cuban.
D-Block discipline, Ruff Ryder die with official men,
My team, D-Block, operates with strong discipline and the associates of our affiliated group, Ruff Ryders, are loyal until death.
recognize what kind of shit you in (kind of shit you in 3x)
Be aware of the severity of the situation that you are currently experiencing or involved in.
when you talk about that money man, let's talk about g's,
When discussing wealth, let's discuss significant amounts of money (g's).
when you talk about that hustle game, talk about keys,
When discussing the drug trade, let's talk about kilos (keys) of product.
when you talk about the struggle fam, talk about me,
When discussing hardship or struggle, bring up my name as a true representation of adversity.
speak out, but watch your mouth when you talk about me,
Feel free to talk about me, but be cautious and respectful in doing so.
Cuban Link, Jadakiss, Double are, M.O.B.
I am identifying myself and my collaborators on this track.
yeah nigga, I'm a threat, a legend that's urban, so for certain,
I am a powerful figure and urban legend that should not be underestimated.
I'm goin' over ya head like a Muslim turbin,
My superior status and intelligence are going over your head, like a Muslim's turban.
ain't no, comin' to terms son, I'm done with service,
There is no negotiation or compromise possible, I have given up on trying.
Pun's observant, Cuban- but the guns is German,
I am observant like my former collaborator, the late rapper Big Pun, but my guns are made in Germany.
I been urgin' to turn it loose, I got the burden of proof,
I have been eager t unleash my power and I have the evidence needed to prove my dominance.
that'll determine your moment of truth,
My power and evidence will determine your fate or defining moment.
I return, so concern your troops, now it's my turn to shoot,
I am back and my enemies should be worried about their allies, as it is now my turn to use violence.
I'll make it burn like that Bourbon juice,
My violent actions will have an intense burning effect on my enemies, like the alcoholic drink bourbon.
I earned my due, nigga you's a made-up name,
I have worked hard to earn my reputation and name, while you have a fake name.
you dudes is fool's coke, man I'm straight up caine,
You are small-time players compared to me, as I am purely powerful and dominant like cocaine.
from the roof to the booth- got that radar aim,
I am skilled with weapons and have accurate aim, whether outdoors or indoors in a recording booth.
are-15's that'll fucking tear y'all frame,
I have access to powerful and destructive weapons, specifically AR-15 rifles that can destroy the frames or bodies of my enemies.
had to change up the game, got my weight up man,
I had to adapt and innovate my process to increase my power and influence.
little fame, little chain from that Jacob man,
Despite my success, I only have modest wealth with some small custom jewelry from a specific designer.
got these dames givin' brains, that's my wake-up plan,
I have sexual conquests where women give me oral sex, which is part of my daily routine or plan.
from the range to the planes, time to bake up grams ( bake up grams 3x)
From my local area to international travel, it is time to produce or prepare drugs (grams) for sale and distribution.
You fuckin' around, now, with two of the nicest ( nicest),
You are messing with two artists who are some of the best in this industry.
you โbout to end up in a crisis (crisis),
You are about to experience or create a significant problem or conflict.
cause we don't give a fuck who you know, where you go,
We do not care about your connections or whereabouts.
what you know, they can never be like us (like us)
You can never achieve or replicate our level of success or power.
we rep it for our people in Ryker's ( Ryker's)
We represent and stand up for our associates or supporters in the Ryker's Island prison facility.
the hood'll show a nigga what life is ( life is),
Living in a rough, urban environment can be harsh and unforgiving.
and we don't give a fuck who you know, what you know,
Again, we do not care about your connections or knowledge.
where you go, we gon' always be like this (like this)
We will always maintain our current status or reputation.
Cuban, what up baby
Closing statement to identify the artist and greet the audience.
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John David Jackson, Jason Phillips, Liana Banks, Mark Henry, Tyrell McRae, Dwight Brandon, Teyana Taylor, Kenneth Edmonds, Daryl Simmons
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Bronx
My first time hearing this! Somebody mustโve gotten their masters back๐ค
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Rather Unique
Wow! You never heard this???? This was on his second album heโs been had this.
Joe has nothing to do with this album.
Bronx
@Rather Unique I was behind the wall-prison for ten years n six months!
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Andre Plasencia
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shadow one
Love this song โค๏ธ๐โค๏ธ๐โค๏ธ
Eddie Guerrero
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DesignedUpstate
I canโt believe I never heard this. ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ Cuban and kiss need more tracks.
LOST SOULZ TV๐บ
๐ฏYEA CUBAN THIS THAT CLASSIC ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ช๐พ
broli m
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