Hiphop Influenced Productions Stimulating The Earth's People.
D.A.P. expanded their repertoire and began promoting and throwing drum and bass shows soon after getting together, and over a period of 3 or 4 years, managed to bring some of the best international drum and bass talent to Dallas for their DAP Fridays series of events, including Raiden, The Upbeats, DJ Silver, and many more. D.A.P. as a group also opened up for DJ Zinc on his one and only trip to Texas.
As D.A.P. matured in their production and engineering skills, they soon realized that it was time to make a few changes in the approach, if they we're to become a driving force in Dallas music. Then the core members of D.A.P. moved on to form Poor Vida Productions, an independent record label and production house. As a company, Poor Vida now produces hip hop, drum and bass, and dubstep commercially, with a talented roster of producers. Poor Vida also offers many other professional services for artists, including studio and live recording and engineering, web and graphic design, and video production and editing. Poor Vida also hosts 2 monthly events in Dallas - Sunday Sessions, held every first Sunday, and Get Your Own, held every third Friday, both at the Green Elephant in Dallas.
In the Hood
D.A.P. Lyrics
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He's fucking with me, if he's fucking with you
Hillwood to my bones, to my chromosomes
Got 2 44's so I'm not home alone
Push a pencil like a stone on a Saturday night
I choke a hoe from my tow like I'm grabbing the mic
They bought me a used dirt bike
A year later it was used to serve white
Mad cause my closet full of guns & nauticas
Rocking up duckies, for fiends and junkies
Got more cheese than chuckies,and get my weed from uglies
It's all lovely,just bought a pitbull puppy
That's guaranteed to make me a shit full of money
Man I just couldn't study,in school I was nervous
So I left I cant even write in cursive.
What do you see in my hood, I see gangsters everywhere every where
What do you see in my hood, I see gangsters everywhere every where
And I'm going live,liver than the rest,
I told my mom while I'm lock take it as a test
Up in garza west smoking on a skinny square
Three more and I believe I can get me there
Ill be home soon I promise that,
I be trippin cause now they say my daughter rap
7 years old (i'm 8 now dad),they say she real cold,
She my motherfucking life for real dow
Lord knows that he got me here for a reason,
What it is I don't know but yo boy breathing,
They dint kill me so now them hoes gotta feel me,
I been slanging since I got kicked out of milby
Last ten years been a cold jungle,
In the streets selling dope to my own uncle
Born thug they gonna hate me till I'm bagged up,
I'm my casket ill probally still be handcuffed.
What do you see in my hood, I see gangsters everywhere every where
What do you see in my hood, I see gangsters everywhere every where
I come from the slums, southside Houston,
Changed to screwston,the day screwed moved on
And I miss em,wish I could hug and kiss em,
He was asking for help but no one would listen
Reminiscing acting like a fool at roxy,
Jealous niggas looking but refuse to box me
I don't blame em dow,I would jump on stage and flow,
And holla fuck the police and the radio
They cant stop me,but certainly them hoes can try,
I started dope house back when I was smoking fry
In the penn I just wish I had one made,
I swear to god these hoes hate to see us paid
Just made mix-bread with roastbeef
Got my boy pulling meat out his gold teeth
On the mic I destroy any earth-a-ling,
My new song called pussy, weed, and burger king.
What do you see in my hood, I see gangsters everywhere every where
What do you see in my hood, I see gangsters everywhere every where
What do you see in my hood, I see gangsters everywhere every where
What do you see in my hood, I see gangsters everywhere every where
The lyrics to D.A.P.'s "In The Hood" present a vivid picture of life in the ghetto. The song speaks of carrying guns for protection, selling drugs, and being constantly harassed by police. The rapper describes his life of crime in detail, all while presenting it as a matter of fact existence. For example, he mentions having a pitbull puppy which he says will make him a "shit full of money," clearly indicating his willingness to engage in illegal dog fighting for profit. Additionally, he mentions smoking "skinny squares" and selling "duckies" (crack cocaine).
The lyrics also touch on the importance of family, specifically the rapper's daughter. He talks about her talent as a rapper and how she is his "motherfucking life for real". In this context, the rapper's voice becomes more vulnerable and emotional, punctuating the tough message of the song with a softer touch.
Overall, "In The Hood" is a powerful rap song that offers an uncompromising look at urban life in America. It presents a harsh reality that many people live with every day, as well as the sense of hopelessness that can result from living in such an environment. While the lyrics do not offer any easy solutions, they do offer a stark and unvarnished portrait of what life can be like for those who grow up in the inner city.
Line by Line Meaning
One two buckle that fool,
I am ready to fight and take down anyone who disrespects me.
He's fucking with me, if he's fucking with you
If someone messes with me, they are also messing with you because we are in this together.
Hillwood to my bones, to my chromosomes
My identity and roots are deeply tied to the Hillwood neighborhood where I grew up.
Got 2 44's so I'm not home alone
I carry two .44 caliber pistols for protection in case anyone tries to harm me while I am alone.
Push a pencil like a stone on a Saturday night
I am not academically inclined and struggle to focus on schoolwork.
I choke a hoe from my tow like I'm grabbing the mic
I am quick to get physical with people who disrespect me or my loved ones.
They bought me a used dirt bike
My family was not wealthy and had to buy me a secondhand dirt bike.
A year later it was used to serve white
I eventually started using the dirt bike to transport and sell drugs.
Ghetto bird on top of us,punk ass officers
Police helicopters are constantly surveilling our neighborhood and harassing us.
Mad cause my closet full of guns & nauticas
Police are angry because I own a collection of guns and Nautica brand clothing.
Rocking up duckies, for fiends and junkies
I am cooking and preparing a type of drug known as 'duckies' for addicts.
Got more cheese than chuckies,and get my weed from uglies
I have accumulated more money than I know what to do with, and I buy my marijuana from unsavory sources.
It's all lovely,just bought a pitbull puppy
Life is going well for me because I recently bought a pitbull puppy, a popular breed for dogfighting and protection.
That's guaranteed to make me a shit full of money
I plan to breed the pitbull and make a lot of money through selling the puppies.
Man I just couldn't study,in school I was nervous
I struggled to focus and learn in school because of anxiety and other personal issues.
What do you see in my hood, I see gangsters everywhere every where
The environment I grew up in is full of individuals involved in criminal activity.
And I'm going live,liver than the rest,
I am determined to live life to the fullest and surpass everyone else in my community.
I told my mom while I'm lock take it as a test
I view my time in prison as a challenge to overcome and come out stronger.
Up in garza west smoking on a skinny square
While incarcerated at Garza West prison, I am smoking a thin cigarette.
Three more and I believe I can get me there
I need three more cigarettes to feel completely satisfied and at ease.
Ill be home soon I promise that,
I assure my loved ones that I will be released from prison soon and reunited with them.
I be trippin cause now they say my daughter rap
I am worried and paranoid because my young daughter is starting to pursue a career in music, a dangerous industry for someone coming from our background.
7 years old (i'm 8 now dad),they say she real cold,
My daughter is only 8 years old, but she is already seen as a talented and ambitious rapper.
She my motherfucking life for real dow
My daughter is the most important thing in my life and I will do anything to protect and support her.
Lord knows that he got me here for a reason,
I believe that God put me in this difficult situation for a higher purpose or life lesson.
What it is I don't know but yo boy breathing,
Although I am unsure of what God's plan is for me, I am grateful to still be alive and breathing.
They dint kill me so now them hoes gotta feel me,
Because I survived numerous dangerous situations, I feel like I have to prove myself even more and make my mark in the world.
I been slanging since I got kicked out of milby
I have been selling drugs since I was expelled from Milby High School.
Last ten years been a cold jungle,
The past decade has been a harsh and unforgiving environment where only the strongest survive.
In the streets selling dope to my own uncle
I am involved in the dangerous and heartbreaking practice of selling drugs to my own family members.
Born thug they gonna hate me till I'm bagged up,
Because of my upbringing and lifestyle, people will always judge and dislike me until I am put in a casket.
I'm my casket ill probally still be handcuffed.
Even in death, I may still be seen as a criminal and unfairly punished for my actions in life.
I come from the slums, southside Houston,
I grew up in impoverished and dangerous neighborhoods on the south side of Houston.
Changed to screwston,the day screwed moved on
After the death of famous Houston rapper DJ Screw, the city was renamed 'Screwston' in his honor.
And I miss em,wish I could hug and kiss em,
I deeply mourn the loss of DJ Screw and wish I could show him physical affection.
He was asking for help but no one would listen
Despite being a beloved figure in the Houston hip-hop scene, DJ Screw struggled with addiction and mental health issues that were often ignored or dismissed by his peers and fans.
Reminiscing acting like a fool at roxy,
I am remembering a fun and wild night at the Roxy nightclub in Houston and acting nostalgic.
Jealous niggas looking but refuse to box me
Other men in my community are envious of my success and reputation, but do not want to engage in physical violence with me.
I don't blame em dow,I would jump on stage and flow,
I understand why other men are intimidated by me, because I am confident and skilled in my rapping abilities.
And holla fuck the police and the radio
In my music, I express disdain for law enforcement and commercial radio stations that do not support local artists like myself.
They cant stop me,but certainly them hoes can try,
Although the police and other authorities may try to bring me down, they will not be able to stop my rise to success.
I started dope house back when I was smoking fry
I founded a music label called Dope House Records when I was addicted to crack cocaine (also known as 'smoking fry').
In the penn I just wish I had one made,
While incarcerated, I regret not having a certain type of drug available to me.
I swear to god these hoes hate to see us paid
Women in my community resent our financial success and do not want to see us prosper.
Just made mix-bread with roastbeef
I recently prepared a meal consisting of bread and roast beef.
Got my boy pulling meat out his gold teeth
One of my associates is so hungry that he is pulling pieces of meat out of his gold tooth to eat.
On the mic I destroy any earth-a-ling,
When I perform on stage or in the recording studio, I am able to captivate and impress anyone who listens.
My new song called pussy, weed, and burger king.
I have written a new song with controversial and vulgar lyrics involving sex, drugs, and fast food restaurants.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: TERAIKE CRAWFORD, PHILLIP PITTS, MARSHALL B. III MATHERS, LUIS EDGARDO RESTO, CURTIS JAMES JACKSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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