The Queens native built his reputation with street-level mixtapes and quickly became one of the city's leading DJs, graced with the latest tracks by the biggest names. Popular New York hip-hop station Hot 97 brought him aboard for a while in the late '90s alongside fellow DJ heavyweight Funkmaster Flex. The air time furthered his reputation, and Jay-Z in turn invited him to join forces with Roc-a-Fella, which released Clue?'s major-label debut, The Professional (1997). The album featured primarily exclusive tracks, each boasting one of New York's top rappers, everyone from Nas and Mobb Deep to DMX and Ja Rule.
A second volume followed in 2000, and in the meantime Clue? toured with Roc-a-Fella in support of Jay-Z's Hard Knock Life album as documented on Backstage (2000). He then parted ways with Roc-a-Fella and embarked on his own path, establishing Desert Storm Records and debuting Fabolous in 2001. Years later, once Jay-Z ascended to the position of president of Def Jam, Clue? recorded The Professional, Pt. 3 (2006).
Brown Paper Bag Thoughts
DJ Clue Lyrics
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Yo y'all niggas know
Yo you know all that bullshit man
Yeah some niggas don't even
These niggas man
What's the matter wid these niggas man?
Nah man I'm puttin this shit up
Fuck dat man
I know how to do that man don't even play wid
We spit rap and fire brown paper bag
gat rap go whack and float acrooss the map
floss that anything yell endorse that
Electric company money honey Gin Romie wrap
'em like a mummy his style bummy
Puffy Johnson Charles Bronson mix fly
deuce flicks new and improved clicks Wu-kit
Blood on the barrel of a desert out in the desert
no shade'll live in my square blow the present Clue
Red meat Shallah want adapt to collect acting like you
iller on some serial killer you wack duke shirt off
react like I'm bagging up stabbing up what collect
a brick pop shit in the six trunk
Nah nah man, Nah man you wanna have that shit again
Why you ain't taking this shit to be something that
it really is man?
This you life man,
Shoalin and desert storm
This mic man he he acting stupid on me man
What What What
Yo, Aiyyo, yo
Moseyin thousand dollar uniform you want
Celine Dion chickenheads yo straight out of Houston
Big ballers wall to wall brawlers die for us
Lie for us, snatch white man money cry for us
Creepin' through the halls on a keyboard
Friendly blessed dress and all Fendi
voice rock don't offend me intimidation make
me blow for the station rep for one nation
Ghetto bust like revelation, analyse
losin' two wives livin' two lives
Crew rise American Cream new guys
Two hundred pies get rich and plan sweet
Rappin' like mines you writing like mines they lines
Grab my dick stay in line we come to whip nines
Hold lot of carrying time and teaching crackers how
to shine, oh yeah one thing recognise fucking
wit the young keep 'em organised rest in peace
Donny my soul cries, What
I dunn hold it, hold it, hold it, hold it
Natural light up, light up, that's my word
This is this is for Clue right here dunn
I'm third rail though half seal and I blow
Robert Deniro dough gundelero let the steel blow
Here me yo wild Trump style dunns connect
three hundred ones while floating like a
?macual chest bloaw? most craziest laziest
All I seeing blazes majorness mechanic wreckor
on a beige disc payin whether level bank rolls freakin'
plain clothes Lex big six arrange those snotty nose
pose dark skinned hoes crazy ill fly jersey exposed
neck rolls fuck your set flash let those stare the
Lex nose watching vet po posing wit the most fly
livest gortex made in Mexico, Brancs fifteen five
Celine Dion ties two thousand nine bubble eye shit
Clue Killuminati
John Gotti story right here fella
Huh, Yeah, Word up
The lyrics of DJ Clue's song Brown Paper Bag Thoughts are about the rap game and the lifestyle of successful rappers. The song starts with the artist questioning the mentality of some rappers who are not serious about the music and portrays himself as someone who knows how to be a crook but chooses to focus on putting out good music. The lyrics also contain a lot of braggadocio about the artists' wealth, success, and power. The second verse talks about the lavish lifestyle and grandeur of successful rappers, bragging about designer clothes, big-money deals, and loyalty to their crew. The song concludes with a shoutout to Clue's record label, Killuminati.
One of the interesting facts about the song is that it features several notable rappers, including Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and Big Noyd. Another interesting fact is that the chorus of the song samples a line from the classic 80s sitcom, The Cosby Show. The song was released in 1998 on DJ Clue's mixtape, The Professional. The artist's mixtapes were known for their exclusive tracks and features, making them very popular among hip-hop fans. Brown Paper Bag Thoughts became one of the most famous tracks from The Professional and established DJ Clue as one of New York's most influential hip-hop DJs. The song is also notable for its use of wordplay and clever rhyming, which became a hallmark of the artist's style.
The chords of the song are not available, as the track is based on a sample and does not have live instrumentation. Some interesting trivia about the song is that the title is a reference to the practice of using brown paper bags to conceal bottles of alcohol in public. The song's lyrics are also notable for their use of slang and unique terminology, such as "gat rap" (rapping about guns) and "electric company money" (large sums of cash). The track was later sampled in other hip-hop songs, including ScHoolboy Q's "Sacrilegious" and Lil Wayne's "Fly In." Overall, Brown Paper Bag Thoughts is a classic example of DJ Clue's lyrical prowess and his ability to bring together some of the most talented rappers of his time.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo man what
Starting the conversation with friends.
Yo y'all niggas know
Acknowledging the presence of friends.
Yo you know all that bullshit man
Referring to irrelevant topics.
Yeah some niggas don't even
Some people aren't even aware of the consequences.
These niggas man
Referring to certain people.
What's the matter wid these niggas man?
Asking questions about the behavior of certain people.
Nah man I'm puttin this shit up
Stopping the current activity being done.
Fuck dat man
Expressing dislike towards something.
Ya'll niggas want me to be a crook again
People want him to engage in immoral activities.
I know how to do that man don't even play wid
Being aware of how to do immoral activities and rejecting it.
We spit rap and fire brown paper bag
Producing quality music and lyrics.
gat rap go whack and float acrooss the map
Creating music that captures attention everywhere.
floss that anything yell endorse that
Showing off success and endorsing anything that brings more success.
Electric company money honey Gin Romie wrap
Using alcohol and money to celebrate success.
'em like a mummy his style bummy
Comparing someone's poor style to a mummy wrapped in cloth.
Puffy Johnson Charles Bronson mix fly
Creating new sounds that are different and interesting.
deuce flicks new and improved clicks Wu-kit
Showing off new and improved musical projects and collaborations.
Blood on the barrel of a desert out in the desert
Vividly describing a violent crime scene.
no shade'll live in my square blow the present Clue
Refusing to let anyone harm his reputation.
Red meat Shallah want adapt to collect acting like you
Copying someone's strategies in order to succeed.
iller on some serial killer you wack duke shirt off
Being more successful than the competition.
react like I'm bagging up stabbing up what collect
Being proactive in achieving success.
a brick pop shit in the six trunk
Successfully smuggling drugs in a car trunk.
Nah nah man, Nah man you wanna have that shit again
Rejecting the idea of repeating a negative past experience.
Why you ain't taking this shit to be something that
Encouraging the idea of making music meaningful and impactful.
it really is man?
Questioning the authenticity of the current music industry.
This you life man,
Acknowledging the role music plays in life.
Shoalin and desert storm
Mentioning areas of influence.
This mic man he he acting stupid on me man
Complaining about technical difficulties with the microphone.
What What What
Expressing confusion about the situation.
Moseyin thousand dollar uniform you want
Describing someone wearing expensive clothing.
Celine Dion chickenheads yo straight out of Houston
Jokingly describing women from Houston as Celine Dion fans.
Big ballers wall to wall brawlers die for us
Having loyal supporters who are willing to defend him.
Lie for us, snatch white man money cry for us
Having a corrupt following who will do anything for him.
Creepin' through the halls on a keyboard
Describing the act of hacking into systems.
Friendly blessed dress and all Fendi
Wearing expensive and trendy clothing.
voice rock don't offend me intimidation make
Confidently speaking his mind without fear of repercussion.
me blow for the station rep for one nation
Creating music that represents and unites people of all backgrounds.
Ghetto bust like revelation, analyse
Using music to spread information and awareness of social issues.
losin' two wives livin' two lives
Leading a double life with multiple relationships.
Crew rise American Cream new guys
Introducing new members of his crew who will be successful.
Two hundred pies get rich and plan sweet
Earning money and making calculated moves in order to stay wealthy.
Rappin' like mines you writing like mines they lines
Calling out people who copy his style.
Grab my dick stay in line we come to whip nines
Showing off his power and control in the music industry.
Hold lot of carrying time and teaching crackers how
Jokingly referring to teaching others how to be successful like him.
to shine, oh yeah one thing recognise fucking
Acknowledging his power and success.
wit the young keep 'em organised rest in peace
Paying tribute to a deceased friend or supporter.
Donny my soul cries, What
Expressing sadness and grief over a loss.
I dunn hold it, hold it, hold it, hold it
Expressing excitement or anticipation.
Natural light up, light up, that's my word
Referring to lighting up a joint or cigarette with excitement.
This is this is for Clue right here dunn
Dedicating the current song to DJ Clue.
I'm third rail though half seal and I blow
Boasting about his success and skill in music.
Robert Deniro dough gundelero let the steel blow
Using violent imagery to establish dominance in the music industry.
Here me yo wild Trump style dunns connect
Making connections in the industry to ensure success.
three hundred ones while floating like a
Earning money quickly and with ease.
?macual chest bloaw? most craziest laziest
Using slang and making up new words to show creativity and originality.
All I seeing blazes majorness mechanic wreckor
Observing a lot of success and talent in the music industry.
on a beige disc payin whether level bank rolls freakin' plain clothes Lex big six arrange those snotty nose pose dark skinned hoes crazy ill fly jersey exposed neck rolls fuck your set flash let those stare the Lex nose watching vet po posing wit the most fly
Using wordplay and imagery to demonstrate success and power in the industry.
Celine Dion ties two thousand nine bubble eye shit
Jokingly referring to trendy clothing items.
Clue Killuminati
Referencing the Illuminati and DJ Clue's influence.
John Gotti story right here fella
Comparing himself to infamous gangster John Gotti.
Huh, Yeah, Word up
Exclamations of agreement and affirmation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ken Ifill, Ernesto Shaw, Corey Todd Woods
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