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
Revenge
D.I.T.C. Lyrics
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Shawty gon spit on my dick like mics
Ive been ballin, like Mike
I ain't no plumber I'm playing wit pipes
Fucked yo bitch twice, told me go harder
Used to pop bus ain't talkin bout chargers
My mans took a spin in yo whip Bob Barker
So you got a new whip I put holes in yo charger
Chopper gon blow off his melon, galleger
His body in driver, his head in the passenger
Boy you get a date, mark the calender
She give me thanks, fuck chivalry
I feel like Tier cause I got artillery
Choppa be shakin that bitch is too jittery
If I miss him then I'll spin down his block like rotisserie
Gave her the pipe, she actin stupid
Gave her some glasses, now she think she Newton
I'm drinkin that tea, nigga I'm focused
Pour up the lean these nigga's was hopeless
Shining that beam, bitches would notice
Hope it ain't green them niggas ain't foenem
I wear wear that berry it's Burberry Perry
You wear hit that thrift, you stain like a berry
You ain't worth shit, I gain like a ferret
Big boy shit if it's pussy I tear it
I pull up it twos, Mathew and Cameron
I'm sparkin up gas like I was in Hammonton
Niggas be froze, they was a mannequin
Paraplegic force-feeding inheritance
For the fucks given the price just went up
My bitch got a rack she triple D cup
It's snakes in the past that wanna be fast and
Act like gorillas but never pull up
I stay wit protectives ain't getting the message
Come up next week might not show up
I go into hiding from laws that abide me
And split that bitch up like he was a drug
Eyes burnin red, piss in a cup
No one knows bout my shit till I pull up
Corner in red, I'm getting bread
Salvation starving I ain't eaten up
She saw my wrist, thought it was codeine
Hoe on my dick, don't even know me
I ain't in shit, but you above me
Look at my stick and that bitch went to OC
The lyrics to D.I.T.C.'s song Revenge depict a gritty and violent narrative, detailing the rapper's experiences with street life and its accompanying dangers. It's a song about the pursuit of revenge and retribution, with the artist using his lyrics to depict a life of crime and violence. The opening lyrics set the tone for the rest of the song, as the artist declares that he stays with a strap, just like a dyke. He goes on to compare his sexual prowess to that of a microphone, declaring that women spit on his dick like it's a microphone.
As the lyrics continue, the artist brags about his ability to ball, just like Michael Jordan, and declares that he's no plumber, as he's "playing with pipes." He details his sexual exploits with women, claiming that one woman begged him to "go harder," and he also talks about his history of popping pills.
The rapper takes a harder turn towards the end of the song, detailing a range of violent acts, including shooting someone's head off with a chopper and blowing someone's brains out. He also describes being on the run from the law and being in hiding in order to evade capture.
Overall, the lyrics to Revenge paint a dark and violent picture of life on the streets, emphasizing the dangers and the consequences of living a life of crime.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay wit a strap just like I'm a dyke
I always carry a gun for protection like a lesbian who carries a strap-on.
Shawty gon spit on my dick like mics
This woman is going to give me oral sex that is so good, it's like she's performing on a microphone.
I've been ballin, like Mike
I've been playing basketball and dominating my opponents like Michael Jordan.
I ain't no plumber I'm playing wit pipes
I'm not actually a plumber, but I'm skilled at handling drugs and drug paraphernalia (referred to as 'pipes' in the drug world).
Fucked yo bitch twice, told me go harder
I had sex with someone's girlfriend twice, and she wanted me to perform even better the second time.
Used to pop bus ain't talkin bout chargers
I used to take drugs that were administered via syringe ('pop bus') and this isn't a reference to Dodge Chargers.
My mans took a spin in yo whip Bob Barker
My friend took a joy ride in your car, which reminds me of the game show 'The Price is Right,' where Bob Barker once hosted.
So you got a new whip I put holes in yo charger
You just bought a new car, but I'm going to shoot holes in it as a form of retribution.
Wait, uh, I meant challenger
Correction: I was mistaken earlier and your car is actually a Dodge Challenger, not a Charger.
Chopper gon blow off his melon, galleger
I'm going to use my gun to shoot off someone's head, and it's going to be as messy as the classic kids show 'Gallagher,' where watermelons are destroyed on stage.
His body in driver, his head in the passenger
After I shoot someone, their body will fall into the driver's seat while their head lands in the passenger's seat.
Boy you get a date, mark the calender
You should mark your calendar because you don't get dates that often.
She give me thanks, fuck chivalry
This woman is grateful for the sex we just had, but I don't need to act chivalrous towards her because she's just a hookup.
I feel like Tier cause I got artillery
I feel powerful and important like a military general because I own weapons and know how to use them effectively.
Choppa be shakin that bitch is too jittery
My gun is shaking because I'm so excited to use it, and this woman I'm with is too nervous about the situation.
If I miss him then I'll spin down his block like rotisserie
If I miss shooting someone with my gun, I'll turn around and circle the block like a rotisserie chicken to try again.
Gave her the pipe, she actin stupid
I had sex with this woman and now she's acting foolish or irrational.
Gave her some glasses, now she think she Newton
I gave this woman some drugs and now she thinks she's a genius like Isaac Newton.
I'm drinkin that tea, nigga I'm focused
I'm drinking a type of cough syrup mixed with soda (called 'lean') and it's making me feel relaxed and focused.
Pour up the lean these nigga's was hopeless
I gave some of my friends some of my 'lean' and they were feeling down or hopeless before, but now they feel good.
Shining that beam, bitches would notice
I'm using a flashlight or even my gun's laser to get someone's attention, particularly women.
Hope it ain't green them niggas ain't foenem
I hope the drugs I gave my friends aren't laced with the drug Fentanyl, as it can be very dangerous.
I wear wear that berry it's Burberry Perry
I wear the brand Burberry, and my friend Perry likes to wear it too.
You wear hit that thrift, you stain like a berry
You like to shop at thrift stores, and the clothes you wear have stains or dirt on them like a berry on a shirt.
You ain't worth shit, I gain like a ferret
You're worthless or insignificant, but I'm like a ferret because I'm always acquiring and hoarding things.
Big boy shit if it's pussy I tear it
I'm a real 'big boy' who doesn't mess around - if I can't have someone's vagina, I'll destroy it instead.
I pull up it twos, Mathew and Cameron
I'm showing up somewhere with two of my friends named Mathew and Cameron.
I'm sparkin up gas like I was in Hammonton
I'm smoking marijuana, which is also known as 'gas,' and it reminds me of a town in New Jersey called Hammonton where I've smoked before.
Niggas be froze, they was a mannequin
Some people get scared or paralyzed with fear when they see me, as if they were a mannequin.
Paraplegic force-feeding inheritance
I'm giving someone a lot of money or assets in their inheritance, even if they're paralyzed and unable to fully enjoy it.
For the fucks given the price just went up
I don't care about the consequences of my actions or who I hurt, and as a result, the 'price' of my behavior just became higher.
My bitch got a rack she triple D cup
My girlfriend has a large amount of money and also has large breasts (triple D cup size).
It's snakes in the past that wanna be fast and
There are people from my past who are trying to sabotage me and act quickly without really thinking it through.
Act like gorillas but never pull up
They try to act tough or intimidating like gorillas, but when it comes to actually following through with their threats, they don't show up.
I stay wit protectives ain't getting the message
I always have weapons or other forms of protection with me, and some people are still not getting the message to leave me alone or avoid crossing me.
Come up next week might not show up
I may agree to meet with someone or attend an event next week, but I may not follow through with actually showing up.
I go into hiding from laws that abide me
I try to avoid the law or hide from them because I know I'm up to illegal activities that could get me in trouble.
And split that bitch up like he was a drug
I physically attacked someone and beat them badly, as if I was cutting up a drug before using it.
Eyes burnin red, piss in a cup
I'm smoking a lot of marijuana and my eyes are bloodshot, and I may need to take a drug test by providing a urine sample ('piss in a cup').
No one knows bout my shit till I pull up
I keep my activities very secretive and nobody knows what I'm up to until I show up somewhere and make my presence known.
Corner in red, I'm getting bread
I'm selling drugs on a corner or a street corner that has a red light, and I'm making a lot of money ('getting bread').
Salvation starving I ain't eaten up
I feel like I'm in desperate need of help or salvation, but I'm not willing to accept it or change my ways.
She saw my wrist, thought it was codeine
This woman saw my expensive watch or jewelry and thought it resembled the color of the liquid in a bottle of codeine cough syrup.
Hoe on my dick, don't even know me
This woman is having sex with me but she doesn't really know me or have any emotional attachment to me ('hoe on my dick').
I ain't in shit, but you above me
I'm not doing well in life or successful, but you think you're better than me for some reason.
Look at my stick and that bitch went to OC
I pulled out my gun ('stick') and this woman got scared and ran away, all the way to Ocean City ('OC').
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Capo Flexx!, I C E B E AR!
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