Gangsta Shit
DJ Clue Lyrics


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Uhh And you don't stop
Rockafella why'all
Clueminati

Who got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit?
We got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit

Who got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit?
We got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit

Understand why why'all nigga is mad at me
Sitting around like damn, that could be me
All the cars and bitches livin' lavishly
But there's only one problem you ain't as bad as me
Who could flip a record company from half a key?
And drop a gold album do the math with me
Turn and go platinum, that would be
Fuck it I lost count
Why don't you tell me the amount?
Since you gossip like groupies notice please
I never go broke my name got 2 G's
J-I-2-G-A I flip that on the platinum and be on the next day
I be right there when your mics blow out
I was there when your lights when on and when you lights go out
I right there with the same ice to light up your house
Just bright enough to see the gun 'fo I wipe you out
I'm the stuff Niggas write about
Jigga's A legend
J-Hova end of the session
Fuck with me now

Who got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit?
We got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit
Who got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit?
We got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit
Who got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit?
We got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit
Who got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit?
We got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit

We live from the 7-1-8
Got my chick in D & V At this very second runnin' your plate
2 knocks on your door, One gun in your face
2 Blocks of see-4, I put one in your safe
Place the safe in the bath tub I got one plire
You better hope this money don't catch fire
You so soft no mask no rope one clip and I
Let this nigga run around untie
I swear to god, you know the type that talk wild
But nigga's white cloud, soft as a baby's bottom
You know Jay Z's spot him
I haven't heard him in a while
And you know how come? His little faggot in the corner dialing 911
Snatched the phone get a grip thug you supposed to be tough
What you telling the cop huh? I'm taking your money and drugs
In the underworld we take care of beef ourself
And another thing yo we police ourself
Either you follow the codes or you sell cocaine
This life will swallow your self so get outta game
Go to church every Sunday and prey hard
Drug dealer (haha) don't quit your day job

Who got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit?
We got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit
Who got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit?
We got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit
Who got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit?
We got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit
Who got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit?
We got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit

Nigga who else
Pop guns and rap jewels
Mean while
Burning in hell child
We the center of attention
Show me love for my nigga blazing
My niggas is made men
Gangsters shit get coke and sugar boes
Got hoes for every home
And never fuck they own
Even though the Fed's got a sweating grip in the chrome
Commuter case is closed they tapping' the telephone
Dialing' a 213 zone now
Got ?? slap a bitch up and send her down
Felling me, I want to put this hustle behind me
But every time I look away he's hitting me blindly
I'm looking for the light baby
And here it is
As soon as the nigga smiling
Darker the night gets
That's why we Gangster and you players
Take 2 to the heart Inc.
World most murderous

Who got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit?
We got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit
Who got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit?
We got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit
Who got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit?
We got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit




Who got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit?
We got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit

Overall Meaning

In "Gangsta Shit" by DJ Clue, Jay-Z flaunts his success and addresses those envious of his lifestyle. He rhetorically asks who has the gangsta gangsta shit, implying that he and his crew do. He then goes on to contrast his own achievements with those who envy him. He highlights his ability to flip a record company from half a key and go platinum while dropping a gold album. The lyrics also project an image of strength and power that comes with his success. He even warns potential foes with a line that goes, "Just bright enough to see the gun 'fo I wipe you out," suggesting that he has the power and control to take out anyone who opposes him.


The lyrics of "Gangsta Shit" go on to depict the dark side of the gangster lifestyle, where violence and deceit are the norm. Jay-Z narrates how his crew "police[s]" themselves and takes care of "beef" themselves, implying that violence is often necessary when things get out of hand. He paints the picture of an underworld where the community gets rid of those who don't follow the rules. He even concludes the verse with a line that states, "drug dealer (haha) don't quit your day job," suggesting that there's a dark side to the drug trade and that it's not the glamorous lifestyle some think it to be.


Line by Line Meaning

Uhh And you don't stop
Let's get started.


Rockafella why'all
We are pioneers in the industry.


Clueminati
Our team is exclusive and elite.


Who got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit?
Who else can do what we do?


We got the Gangsta Gangsta Shit
We are the ones with the skills and reputation.


Understand why why'all nigga is mad at me
Other people are jealous of my success.


Sitting around like damn, that could be me
Others wish they were in my position.


All the cars and bitches livin' lavishly
I enjoy the fruits of my labor.


But there's only one problem you ain't as bad as me
No one is as skilled or successful as I am.


Who could flip a record company from half a key?
Who else can turn a small investment into a successful record company?


And drop a gold album do the math with me
I am a skilled musician and my success can be measured.


Turn and go platinum, that would be
Achieving platinum success is the next goal.


Fuck it I lost count
I have experienced unlimited success.


Why don't you tell me the amount?
Others can't comprehend my level of success.


Since you gossip like groupies notice please
I am aware of the rumors and negativity surrounding me.


I never go broke my name got 2 G's
I am financially secure and successful.


J-I-2-G-A I flip that on the platinum and be on the next day
My name and talent guarantee success and quick turnaround.


I be right there when your mics blow out
I am always present and ready to take the spotlight.


I was there when your lights when on and when you lights go out
I am present at all times, not just for the good times.


I right there with the same ice to light up your house
My success is visible and my presence cannot be ignored.


Just bright enough to see the gun 'fo I wipe you out
I am also a threat to those who cross me.


I'm the stuff Niggas write about
Others aspire to achieve my level of success and talent.


Jigga's A legend
I am a living legend.


J-Hova end of the session
I am the highest power and presence in the industry.


Fuck with me now
I dare you to challenge me.


We live from the 7-1-8
Our crew hails from New York City.


Got my chick in D & V At this very second runnin' your plate
Even my girlfriend is involved in our underground dealings.


2 knocks on your door, One gun in your face
We are not afraid to use force in our business dealings.


2 Blocks of see-4, I put one in your safe
We are efficient and precise in our actions.


Place the safe in the bath tub I got one plire
We know how to secure our assets.


You better hope this money don't catch fire
Those who cross us face great risk and consequences.


You so soft no mask no rope one clip and I
Our enemies are easily defeated.


Let this nigga run around untie
We don't even need to restrain our opponents to win.


I swear to god, you know the type that talk wild
Our opposition is all talk and no action.


But nigga's white cloud, soft as a baby's bottom
Our enemies are weak and vulnerable.


You know Jay Z's spot him
They target me due to my level of success and talent.


I haven't heard him in a while
Our enemies are no longer a threat.


And you know how come? His little faggot in the corner dialing 911
Their weakness and cowardice is why they no longer pose a threat.


Snatched the phone get a grip thug you supposed to be tough
Our opposition is not as formidable as they pretend to be.


What you telling the cop huh? I'm taking your money and drugs
We are not afraid to take what we want and need in our pursuit of success.


In the underworld we take care of beef ourselves
We handle conflicts and issues on our own, without outside interference.


And another thing yo we police ourselves
We hold ourselves accountable and enforce our own laws and codes.


Either you follow the codes or you sell cocaine
Those who do not adhere to our standards of conduct face consequences.


This life will swallow your self so get outta game
Our lifestyle is not for everyone and can be dangerous.


Go to church every Sunday and prey hard
Maintain a sense of morality and faith to balance out our lifestyle.


Drug dealer (haha) don't quit your day job
Our business is lucrative but not sustainable long-term.


Pop guns and rap jewels
We are unafraid and carry weapons for protection.


Mean while
As we continue with our business dealings.


Burning in hell child
Our chosen lifestyle has its consequences.


We the center of attention
We attract both admiration and scrutiny from others.


Show me love for my nigga blazing
Support and recognition for our success.


My niggas is made men
My crew is successful and respected in the industry.


Gangsters shit get coke and sugar boes
We are involved in illegal activities and obtain wealth through them.


Got hoes for every home
We attract and maintain relationships with women.


And never fuck they own
We don't become emotionally involved in those relationships.


Even though the Fed's got a sweating grip in the chrome
We are under surveillance and scrutiny by law enforcement.


Commuter case is closed they tapping' the telephone
We are aware of and prepared for attempts to surveil and incriminate us.


Dialing' a 213 zone now
Our business dealings span across regions and phone lines.


Got ?? slap a bitch up and send her down
We handle our conflicts and problems swiftly and effectively.


Felling me, I want to put this hustle behind me
I have considered the risks and consequences of my chosen lifestyle.


But every time I look away he's hitting me blindly
I face obstacles and challenges in trying to leave this lifestyle behind.


I'm looking for the light baby
I am searching for a way out of this dangerous lifestyle.


And here it is
I am hopeful that I can escape this lifestyle.


As soon as the nigga smiling
As soon as I let my guard down and find happiness and success.


Darker the night gets
The more dangerous and challenging things become.


That's why we Gangster and you players
We choose this lifestyle because it makes us strong and successful.


Take 2 to the heart Inc.
We are powerful and influential in the industry.


World most murderous
Our reputation and actions speak for themselves.




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jeffrey Atkins, Shawn Carter, Ernesto Shaw, Kenny Ifill, Linda Creed, Thorn Bell

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@dmercy8477

One of Jayโ€™s most underrated tracks

@ryder94faulk27

2 legends going at it on this classic track!!๐Ÿ”ฅ

@tyresefisher3921

Ja rule ain't no legend he sucks

@rodannapier7013

@Tyrese Fisher ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

@vehemence3499

@Tyrese Fisher You're a moron if you think he sucks. Not sure if I'd call him a legend either but he most definitely do NOT suck. And was important for hip hop history regardless if 50 cent told you different.

@tyresefisher3921

@Vehemence ja rule is a fucking bum he's a fake ass wannabe 2pac

@terryyoung3496

Fact's. They both broaden the way. For those blinded by bs . Not to mention DMX. Ya dig

@whooelse9444

Jay sounds so relaxed on this track & thats not a bad thing either.

@stefanyb7573

whoo else Thatโ€™s how the ๐Ÿ always has done it, still does it, and always WILL do it! ๐Ÿ’ฏ Heโ€™s the only 90โ€™s Emcee getting better and better with time. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’ฏโค๏ธ๐Ÿ–คโค๏ธ

@robelgebre2698

hes always relaxd

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