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
time to get this money
D.I.T.C. Lyrics
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[A.G.]
This is for my niggas who plot when I come through
Wanna stick me with their glocks, but we got those, too
Wanna come with a creep, you'll get done on the streets
Got the gun on the seat, so don't come on a creep
This is for my nigga who come through and floss on the block
Dolo or dulo, you or I, you rock the 5 or rock the Yugo
It's do or die
This is for those cats that specialize in robberies
Scheme at red lights, these clowns even follow me
I lay in the cut and wait for the rush
And if he hate I'm a bust, and that'll straighten him up
This for those cats that get the cream and want to floss the flavor
I'm forced the take the pound and lay 'em down
Extort the paper for some new ware plus some sky blue Airs
Right off the bat, pop the gat like the New Years
"If you with me, then say word" "Nah mean?"
"Time to get this money"
"Diggin' in the Crates" "The one and only"
"Time to get this money"
[Diamond]
Yo I'm like whatever, my attitude is "What"
Swearing at me like you a killer, still you butt
See me on the block and still say "What's up?"
Yeah I see through the glass but I lay in the cut
You think I'm playing or what? Got a in the cut
I pull out, niggas start praying and duck
Take your little 10K's without paying a buck
Then I jump in the whip without saying a fuck
See it's like that, bring it on, strike back
Laying on the floor saying, "Where my Nikes at?"
What you thought gonna happen saying, "Where the ice at?"
Now you in dying need of an ice pack
Upset cause you sleep where the mice at
See me holding cake and you wanna slice that
But I'm nice at G niggas price that
See me on the ave son, where the dice at?
"If you with me, then say word" "Nah mean?"
"Time to get this money"
"Diggin' in the Crates" "The one and only"
"Time to get this money"
[O.C.]
Yo, this nigga must tell time with eyes cause he clocking
Parking his whip inside of my hood bopping
Sticking this duck, for me there ain't no stopping
I'm a get his as for coming through flossing (shit)
I'm on the block selling coke and I'm still broke
While this duck coming through and he a showboat
Man he's as good as a got, go upstairs load the glock
Wait for sundown, hide in a vacant lot
I'm a few steps away from where he parked his wheels
I'm feeling envious so I break the windshield
He emerged with a bitch from the building
Itching to get his as so I lay flat in the grass
It's like unseen dog shit, fresh from a red-nosed bitch
Known for the blood line in the crib
Motherfucker run his shit, shines all gleaming from the
First time I seen y'all I was scheming
"If you with me, then say word" "Nah mean?"
"Time to get this money"
In “Time to Get This Money” by D.I.T.C. featuring A.G., Diamond, and O.C., each rapper reflects on their experiences with street life and the consequences of hustling. The song is about making money by any means necessary, and showcases the dark side of the streets where the only focus is making money and survival. A.G.’s verse is about being cautious of those who want to stick him with their guns, while Diamond’s verse describes taking someone’s money without paying them back. Finally, O.C.’s verse talks about the envy he feels for a man who can afford to come through flossing, leading him to break the man’s windshield and steal his possessions.
Line by Line Meaning
This is for my niggas who plot when I come through
Wanna stick me with their glocks, but we got those, too
Wanna come with a creep, you'll get done on the streets
Got the gun on the seat, so don't come on a creep
This is a warning to those who plan to harm me. I am prepared to defend myself, even with a gun. If you try to sneak up on me, you will face the consequences.
This is for my nigga who come through and floss on the block
Push the Porche and it's dropped, extortion is the plot
Dolo or dulo, you or I, you rock the 5 or rock the Yugo
It's do or die
This verse is about a friend who likes to show off his wealth by driving a Porsche around the block. He may be extorting money from people, but it doesn't matter whether you drive a fancy car or not. It's all about survival and doing what it takes to make it.
This is for those cats that specialize in robberies
Scheme at red lights, these clowns even follow me
I lay in the cut and wait for the rush
And if he hate I'm a bust, and that'll straighten him up
Some people specialize in stealing from others, and they may even follow me to try to rob me. But I'm always watching and waiting for them to make a move. If they try to attack me, I'm ready to defend myself and teach them a lesson.
This for those cats that get the cream and want to floss the flavor
I'm forced the take the pound and lay 'em down
Extort the paper for some new ware plus some sky blue Airs
Right off the bat, pop the gat like the New Years
This verse is about people who like to show off their wealth by wearing expensive clothing and shoes. But sometimes, I have to take action and take what's rightfully mine. I may have to use a gun, but I'm not afraid to do it.
Yo I'm like whatever, my attitude is "What"
Swearing at me like you a killer, still you butt
See me on the block and still say "What's up?"
Yeah I see through the glass but I lay in the cut
I have a carefree attitude and don't let others intimidate me. Even if someone curses at me and tries to act tough, I'll just ignore them and wait for the right moment to strike if I need to.
You think I'm playing or what? Got a in the cut
I pull out, niggas start praying and duck
Take your little 10K's without paying a buck
Then I jump in the whip without saying a fuck
Sometimes, people underestimate me and think I'm not a threat. But I am armed and ready to take what I want without any hesitation. I can easily rob someone of their money and leave without a word.
Yo, this nigga must tell time with eyes cause he clocking
Parking his whip inside of my hood bopping
Sticking this duck, for me there ain't no stopping
I'm a get his as for coming through flossing (shit)
There's someone who's always watching me and seems to know where I am. He's even parked his car in my neighborhood. But I'm not afraid to confront him and take what he has. He's asking for trouble by flaunting his wealth around me.
I'm on the block selling coke and I'm still broke
While this duck coming through and he a showboat
Man he's as good as a got, go upstairs load the glock
Wait for sundown, hide in a vacant lot
Even though I sell drugs on the street, I'm not making much money. Meanwhile, there's someone driving around with expensive cars and clothes. But I'm not going to let him get away with it. I'll prepare my gun and wait for him to come out at night.
It's like unseen dog shit, fresh from a red-nosed bitch
Known for the blood line in the crib
Motherfucker run his shit, shines all gleaming from the
First time I seen y'all I was scheming
This is about someone who is from a gang with a reputation for violence. He acts like a tough guy with his flashy jewelry, but I already had a plan to rob him the first time I saw him.
Contributed by Grace T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Arian Emampour
Apparently the homie Ahmed produced this with Premo on the tables, also Diamond D's verse is legendary: hard to believe the guy rapped this well and put out awesome beats like the one for Day One too
Caz Muni
If you've heard stunts blunts and hip hop it's not hard to believe
tagon70
Stayed up all night to find this..Couldn't remember the name...Worth the wait !!!!!Stil!!!!!
trevor kennedy
I LUV THIS SONG ITS MORE HARD CORE THAN EMINEM AND ALL THEM FAKE ASS RAPPERS
Underground Sound
Give A.G 60 seconds and he will RIP IT UP
P-Town Shankzilla
O.C Fucking killed that shit. That last verse was one of the hardest bits ever. Hands down
czechamerican04
I'm on the block sellin coke and I'm still broke lol
Kenneth Bass
I saw this right as i heard the verse
halfthetime
premo only did the cuts on this track
paddys93
Premo ripped this shit up!