Lord Finesse (born Robert Hall) is a legendary MC-turned-producer who has produced tracks for Notorious B.I.G. (1997's Ready to Die) and Dr. Dre (1999's Chronic). As a young cocky MC, he would travel to any borough in New York to battle their best rapper and win. He shopped his demo to various record labels and eventually dropped the first of several records, his 1990 classic Funky Technician. The record had a few tracks produced by his good friend Diamond (formerly Diamond D), a former member of the rap group Ultimate Force. One of the oldest members in the D.I.T.C. crew, Diamond got his first whiff of hip-hop DJing for Jazzy Jay of the Zulu Nation in 1979. In the mid-'80s, he was turntable scratching at late-night park parties, often competing with area top DJs (Showbiz was once his nemesis.) In 1992, this DJ, then a producer, showcased New York City's underground talent and his rap skills on his classic debut Stunts, Blunts & Hip-Hop.
Bronx native Fat Joe became the first Latino rapper in New York to secure a solo deal with a major label with his 1993 debut Representin'. In 1998, his Don Cartagena release went gold (500,000 copies sold). Showbiz & A.G. were the first to adopt the do-it-yourself attitude by releasing their 1992 debut EP, Can I Get a Soul Clap, practically out of the trunk of their cars. Showbiz, a name he stolen from an old Richard Pryor record, pioneered taking an instrumental and looping voices over it. His partner A.G. was known as the Bronx's "punchline" rapper. Through the mid-'90s, he was a prolific producer, producing tracks for primarily underground rap acts. In 1999, A.G. restarted his rap career with his solo CD Dirty Version.
Meanwhile, another Bronx native named Buckwild, who once started out as Lord Finesse's apprentice in his production company, started producing tracks around 1994. He later delivered melodic beats for rap heavyweights like Fat Joe, Notorious B.I.G., Big L, Mic Geronimo, and Big Pun. But it was his first at-bat, producing tracks for O.C.'s Word Life in 1994, that established him as a vital producer in the underground rap scene. O.C., one of hip-hop's most energetic lyricists, was an up-and-coming MC before Word Life. After the album's release, he made numerous guest appearances on other D.I.T.C. members' records while maintaining a low profile.
The final member of D.I.T.C. was Big L, a lyrically ferocious MC with raps deadlier than a snakebite and mannerisms cooler than the uptown pimp he claimed to be on records. Calling himself the flamboyant (meaning "rich") MC, he dropped his classic 1994 record Lifestylez ov da Poor and Dangerous on Columbia. He was gearing up for a comeback, with a second CD due for release on Rawkus, when he was slain on February 15, 1999. The crew came together later that year for a memorial concert at Trammps in New York (anthologized by a series of CD releases), and recorded a self-titled group record in 2000. In 2011 it was reported by Showbiz that the group will no longer release any new material due to musical differences
Hey Luv
D.I.T.C. Lyrics
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Yeah, Milano, Cuban Links, O.C.
You know how we do things
We always get our way
Ungh, never hate when we play
Know what I mean
Ungh
Verse 1:
I only think of broads on two occasions
When I'm blazin and try to persuade 'em
To slide off with slick dialogue
We pop off a bottle of Remi, Milano got plenty
Pocket of Benji', swallowin Jimmy
Mami hot already, Poppi been heavy
Before I got signed, before I wore signs
Why the broke niggas swear they only quote dimes
Or hold minds
And made a law
?Forced into immigrant walls?
Making high calls
Like damn paso's
Ya'll ain't playa's you just keep the bench warm
Milano run through 'em, life Stephon
Get you game tight, I'm the exception
A freak when I get my sex on
Lick cheeks when the thongs come off
Whip cream with cherry Hagen Daaz
For starters we take shots with Polaroids
Runnin trizzy, call all my boys
Watchin Six get busy with a roll of toys
Still keep it low point
Standin a club up
My niggaz wild and drunk
Ain't no stoppin us
From getting lots of love, puffin chocolate
On acid we got the rough
Should we locks it up?
It ain't hard to spot us
Pullin the Expo slow, tellin the hoes to pile up
No wonder on the low, niggas despise us
Cause we live'as
Chorus: (Milano)
Now when we up in the club we lookin major, hey luv
We pop puffs, cause we paid up, hey luv
Now its off to my crib for a night cap, straight up
Forgot the small talk ma we just wanna lay up
(2x)
Verse 2: (Cuban Link)
Yea, stick the pretty up
Poppa stopped by the titty clubs
Pimpin ain't easy like the shit I did with ?Willie Stubbs?
Really love
Money, power and respect
Honey that fuck for hours in bed
Sex in the showers the best
Check out the body banger
The hottest Pocahontas, she's probably danger
I'm not a stranger
To the game so I'm throwing change up
My willy fingers trying to figure her out
I dig her style, I'ma find out what this chick is about
Fuck the foul chickens, I need a money makin honey
A playboy bunny
That doesn't want nuthin from me
Its funny how she's one of a kind
From front and behind, top of the line
Dimepiece, bright as the sunshine
My kinda lady, maybe
Drives me crazy, like Miss Daisy
The wake she shakes her acey
Makes me wanna taste her pastry
Maybe its the liquor talking
Cause I don't whisper often
A simple kiss, will have her grab my wrist, and wishin she was closin
This is more than just a portion
Of my lifestyle my right brow
Took her to my crib, and put the lights out
Chorus
Verse 3: (Milano)
Ungh, listen ma
Its only certain ones
That get to slurpin on my tongue
Worstened by some
hurtin them buns
Workin it luv
Shit is worst when I'm numb
Any hottie
is getting back shotties
It'll probably be hours before
I seem twisted from the Bacardi on
if they party on
Like its Mardi Gras
Brought the camcorders along
Ladies, time to flaunt on
Get the hunny, pour it on
Lickin your buddy, I saw it all
Recorded it all
So if you wanna be on that at all
Got the baddest broads
Lockin they jaws
Never cockin it raw
I'm not the aids type for blotches or sores
I'm getting paid right, watch for them frauds
Even my chains ice nigga, alotta's the call
Some slice whores, I see 'em coming
Its like once you pluck, you got 'em pregnant or somethin
For those they hunger
Trying to trap dudes
See I get my woman bashful
Freak on the low, on natural
Bank account on cash rules
Thats an example, so while I'm tappin your womb
I'm laughin at you
Spending your loot, on casual
Jewels, and shoes
Don't act the fool
Like your screws loose
I ain't to blame
See she wasn't tame
And I ain't even have to drop game
Born to rock game
Milan', when my crews involved, its how we swang
This is how we swang
Chorus
Outro: (Cuban Link)
Lay up, lay up
Straight up, straight up
ungh, ungh, ungh
The song "Hey Luv" by D.I.T.C opens with an introduction from Milano, followed by the first verse from O.C. The song talks about different aspects of dating and relationships, with O.C. mentioning that he only thinks of women when he is relaxed, and how he is able to persuade them to spend time with him. He also references some of his lifestyle experiences, such as popping off a bottle of Remi with his pals and having lots of money. Cuban Link then comes in for the second verse and explains how he enjoys the company of a wealthy woman who is not demanding, and how he is looking for a unique partner who loves him for who he is. He goes on to talk about the other aspects that he is looking for in a partner, such as their physical attributes, and how he is planning to enjoy spending time with them.
The chorus, sung by Milano, talks about partying in the club, paying for drinks, and then going back to his crib. They are looking for a casual hookup with no drama or small talk. Milano repeats this chorus twice before the third and final verse by Milano. He talks about seducing women and having wild and intimate affairs, and mentions how he is amused by women who allow him to spend their money on material things. The song ends with another reiteration of the chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
I only think of broads on two occasions
I only think about women in two specific situations
When I'm blazin and try to persuade 'em
When I am smoking and trying to convince them
To slide off with slick dialogue
To leave with smooth conversation
We pop off a bottle of Remi, Milano got plenty
We open a bottle of Remi, Milano has plenty
Pocket of Benji', swallowin Jimmy
Pocket full of money, swallowing pills
Mami hot already, Poppi been heavy
The woman is attractive, I have been successful
Before I got signed, before I wore signs
Before I got a record deal, before I showed off wealth
Why the broke niggas swear they only quote dimes
Why do broke men claim to only be interested in beautiful women
Or hold minds
Or have intellectual conversations
And made a law
And created a rule
?Forced into immigrant walls?
Constrained by immigration restrictions
Making high calls
Making important decisions
Like damn paso's
Like damn steps
Ya'll ain't playa's you just keep the bench warm
You all are not players, you just warm the bench
Milano run through 'em, life Stephon
Milano conquers them, like Stephon Marbury
Get you game tight, I'm the exception
Improve your skills, I am the exceptional one
A freak when I get my sex on
I am very adventurous when it comes to sex
Lick cheeks when the thongs come off
Lick buttocks when the underwear is removed
Whip cream with cherry Hagen Daaz
Mix whipped cream with cherry-flavored Hagen Daaz ice cream
For starters we take shots with Polaroids
To begin, we take pictures with Polaroids
Runnin trizzy, call all my boys
Causing trouble, call all my friends
Watchin Six get busy with a roll of toys
Watch Six (a person) be very skilled with a set of objects
Still keep it low point
Still maintain a low profile
Standin a club up
Standing out in a club
My niggaz wild and drunk
My friends are crazy and intoxicated
Ain't no stoppin us
There is no stopping us
From getting lots of love, puffin chocolate
From receiving a lot of attention, smoking marijuana
On acid we got the rough
Under the influence of drugs, we have the advantage
Should we locks it up?
Should we keep it a secret?
It ain't hard to spot us
It is easy to identify us
Pullin the Expo slow, tellin the hoes to pile up
Driving slowly in the Expo, telling women to gather
No wonder on the low, niggas despise us
No wonder secretly, people dislike us
Cause we liv'as
Because we live life to the fullest
Now when we up in the club we lookin major, hey luv
Now when we are in the club, we look important, hey love
We pop puffs, cause we paid up, hey luv
We smoke marijuana because we have money, hey love
Now its off to my crib for a night cap, straight up
Now we are going to my house for a drink before bed, honestly
Forgot the small talk ma we just wanna lay up
Forget about small talk, we just want to relax together
Yea, stick the pretty up
Yeah, make the attractive woman feel special
Poppa stopped by the titty clubs
I visited strip clubs
Pimpin ain't easy like the shit I did with ?Willie Stubbs?
Being a pimp is not easy like the things I did with Willie Stubbs
Really love
I truly enjoy
Money, power and respect
Wealth, influence, and admiration
Honey that fuck for hours in bed
A woman who has long-lasting sexual encounters
Sex in the showers the best
Having sex in the showers is the most enjoyable
Check out the body banger
Look at the attractive person
The hottest Pocahontas, she's probably danger
The most attractive woman, she is likely trouble
I'm not a stranger
I am not unfamiliar
To the game so I'm throwing change up
To the game, so I am making changes
My willy fingers trying to figure her out
My penis is attempting to understand her
I dig her style, I'ma find out what this chick is about
I like her manner, I am going to discover her true nature
Fuck the foul chickens, I need a money makin honey
Forget about the unattractive women, I want a woman who makes money
A playboy bunny
A seductive and promiscuous woman
That doesn't want nuthin from me
That does not want anything from me
Its funny how she's one of a kind
It is amusing how she is unique
From front and behind, top of the line
From all angles, the best
Dimepiece, bright as the sunshine
An extremely attractive woman, as bright as the sun
My kinda lady, maybe
The type of woman I like, perhaps
Drives me crazy, like Miss Daisy
Makes me go insane, like Miss Daisy
The wake she shakes her acey
When she wakes up, she dances seductively
Makes me wanna taste her pastry
Makes me want to experience her sexual pleasure
Maybe its the liquor talking
Perhaps it is the alcohol speaking
Cause I don't whisper often
Because I do not speak softly often
A simple kiss, will have her grab my wrist, and wishin she was closin
A simple kiss will make her grab my wrist and desire to be intimate
This is more than just a portion
This is more than just a small part
Of my lifestyle my right brow
Of my way of living, my raised eyebrow
Took her to my crib, and put the lights out
Took her to my house and turned off the lights
Ungh, listen ma
Listen carefully, honey
Its only certain ones
There are only specific individuals
That get to slurpin on my tongue
Who get to perform oral sex on me
Worsened by some
Made worse by some
Hurtin them buns
Causing pain to their buttocks
Workin it luv
Working it, love
Shit is worst when I'm numb
Things are at their worst when I am numb
Any hottie
Any attractive woman
is getting back shotties
Is getting hit with shots
It'll probably be hours before
It will likely be a long time before
I seem twisted from the Bacardi on
I appear drunk from the Bacardi I consumed
if they party on
if they continue to party
Like its Mardi Gras
Like it is Mardi Gras (a festival)
Brought the camcorders along
Brought the video cameras with us
Ladies, time to flaunt on
Ladies, it is time to show off
Get the hunny, pour it on
Get the honey, drizzle it on
Lickin your buddy, I saw it all
Licking your friend, I witnessed everything
Recorded it all
Captured it all on video
So if you wanna be on that at all
So if you want to be involved in that at all
Got the baddest broads
Have the most attractive women
Lockin they jaws
Silencing them
Never cockin it raw
Never having sex without protection
I'm not the aids type for blotches or sores
I am not the type of person to have symptoms of AIDS
I'm getting paid right, watch for them frauds
I am making a lot of money, be cautious of fraudulent people
Even my chains ice nigga, alotta's the call
Even my jewelry is expensive, a lot is going on
Some slice whores, I see 'em coming
Some promiscuous women, I see them approaching
Its like once you pluck, you got 'em pregnant or somethin
It is as if once you have sex with them, they become pregnant or something
For those they hunger
For those who desire them
Trying to trap dudes
Trying to manipulate men
See I get my woman bashful
Because I am successful with women, they become shy
Freak on the low, on natural
Secretly indulge in sexual activities, in a natural way
Bank account on cash rules
Bank account filled with money
Thats an example, so while I'm tappin your womb
That is an example, so while I am having sex with you
I'm laughin at you
I am laughing at you
Spending your loot, on casual
Spending your money, on casual things
Jewels, and shoes
Jewelry and shoes
Don't act the fool
Do not act foolish
Like your screws loose
Like you are crazy
I ain't to blame
I am not responsible
See she wasn't tame
She was not submissive
And I ain't even have to drop game
And I did not even have to use my charm
Born to rock game
Naturally skilled in the art of seduction
Milan', when my crews involved, its how we swang
In Milan, when my friends are a part of it, this is how we behave
Lay up, lay up
Relax, relax
Straight up, straight up
Honestly, honestly
Ungh, ungh, ungh
Expressing satisfaction or exhilaration
Contributed by Kaylee R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Toni Pashov
this is heavy ass shit! only only Lord Finesse can make a beat like this
Fred York
**EXELENTE BEAT**
Miss Boss Campagna
Very good I love it. The beat is one of kind. Your Amazing
Rufusdos
Yo this is fucking amazing. The flow!
icfwu
Cuban Link killed this !
Jonathan Soko
Milano bodied it way harder tho
Antonio Gambardella
this is rap classic 💣🔥👊🔝🎙
Nick2Quick
Milano killed it
Louis IIX
Damn Cuban Link goes in
øZzLX98
Louis IIX Yeah, from 1997 to 2000 he always did.