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).
I Like Control
DJ Clue Lyrics
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New Missy
Featuring Mocha
Nicole
D-J-Clue
[Mocha]
What hot, we droppin'
Y'all rock toppin', we bottle poppin'
Y'all block watchin', we watch coppin'
Y'all car hoppin', cause now we got it locked and
We dedicate for ya'll feather weight
You better skate cause we never late
Gon' replicate then bet I set it straight
But you can't bet what you never make
I'm the same cat from the same tracks
That hadda bring crack when you played that
When I spit move way back, you get sprayed at
I write my own shit bitch, can you say that?
[Chorus 1: Missy]
A lot of y'all MC's talk mo' shit
Talkin' bout hits and all the whips you dip
I know most of y'all rappers live dead broke
I go to your accountant and he say, "No dough"
Rappin''bout the weed and you can't even roll
If I blow you a gun nigga, can you smoke?
Why you gotta front when you whack as shit
Me and Mocha, we ain't braggin' bitch
I ain't gotta rap about the dough I hold
And I ain't 'bout to talk about the cars I drove
And I ain't gotta front about the shows I blow
Turn on your radio, see me control
[Mocha]
It's best that thee put on the bets wit' me
And testin' me? I hit your chest wit' three
Let's make it clear that we gon' take it there
The way it appears, there ain't a club shakin' rears
Mocha here, call me the richest chick
With the thickest chips, and the quickest whip
Get a grip, why can't you try wit' me
Dumb variety, I get it done lively
[Chorus 2: Nicole]
My rhymes, they like
They really, really like
They for it, adore it
So come let them enjoy
My rhymes, they like
They really, really like
They for it, adore it
So come let them enjoy it
[Missy]
I get it hot like heat
You the MC that 'posed to scare me?
Scream 'till my voice get hoarse
Spit on the mic, make all ya'll moist
Hey, you don't want to fuck with me
And if you do, then you've been practicing
And no one even told you who I was
Well I'ma set it off, show you who I am
God damn, I got skills like a thief
And while you sleep I snatch out all ya teeth
Hey, you don't really want that beef
I repeat, you don't really want that beef
I said hey, you don't really want that beef
Now you know not to mess with me, hah hah
Uh uh uh uh uh, uh uh (mmm mmmm)
[Chorus 1]
[Chorus 2]
[DJ Clue]
Missy
My nigga Timbaland
Aaliyah
The whole VA Crew
Word up
DJ Clue
The Professional
Niggas don't want it
Word up, word up
The song "I Like Control" by DJ Clue? featuring New Missy, Mocha, and Nicole talks about their dominance and confidence in the music industry. The lyrics talk about how they are not afraid of their competition, and they are not worried about how much money they make, unlike most other rappers who rap about their luxurious lifestyle. They claim their talent speaks for itself, and they don't have to try hard to impress anyone. Furthermore, Missy and Mocha boast about their lyrical prowess and their ability to write their own rhymes. They also challenge other rappers who claim to be the best, stating that they can't even compare to them.
The chorus of the song features two different segments, one performed by Missy and the other by Nicole. Missy's segment talks about how other rappers talk about their wealth and luxury without having anything to show for it, while Nicole's segment talks about how people love and enjoy their music. The verses from Mocha and Missy have a similar theme, where they talk about their talent and their position in the music industry.
Overall, "I Like Control" is a song that talks about the artist's dominance and confidence in the music industry while challenging other rappers who claim to be the best. The song emphasizes the importance of talent and originality rather than money and luxury.
Line by Line Meaning
What hot, we droppin'
We're delivering the hottest tracks that everyone wants to hear
What not, we stoppin'
We're not stopping for anything or anyone that doesn't match our level of quality
Y'all rock toppin', we bottle poppin'
You're just living the high life while we're the ones partying like VIPs
Y'all block watchin', we watch coppin'
You're just observing while we're the ones making moves
Y'all car hoppin', cause now we got it locked and
You used to be the ones having all the fun, but now we're in control
We dedicate for ya'll feather weight
We're making music to satisfy our listeners and show how much stronger and better we are than the rest
You better skate cause we never late
We're always on time and never slack off or make excuses
Gon' replicate then bet I set it straight
You can try to copy us, but you'll never be able to imitate our originality and talent
But you can't bet what you never make
You can't gamble on success if you haven't put in the work to achieve it
I'm the same cat from the same tracks
I'm still the same artist from the same music scene, but I've grown and improved
That hadda bring crack when you played that
I had to bring my highest level of talent and energy to compete with other artists
When I spit move way back, you get sprayed at
My lyrics are so powerful and punchy that they might hit you like a spray of bullets if you're not prepared
I write my own shit bitch, can you say that?
I have the courage and ability to write my own original music, and I dare you to do the same
A lot of y'all MC's talk mo' shit
Many rappers talk a big game but can't back it up
Talkin' bout hits and all the whips you dip
You brag about your successful tracks and fancy cars, but they might not be as impressive as you think
I know most of y'all rappers live dead broke
Despite their claims of wealth and success, many rappers are actually poor and struggling financially
I go to your accountant and he say, "No dough"
Even your accountant knows that you're not making much money despite your public image
Rappin''bout the weed and you can't even roll
You talk about smoking weed, but you can't even roll a joint
If I blow you a gun nigga, can you smoke?
If I provide you with a gun, can you actually use it to protect yourself or commit a crime, or are you just all talk?
Why you gotta front when you whack as shit
You pretend to be successful and talented, but in reality, you're really bad
Me and Mocha, we ain't braggin' bitch
We don't need to boast about our success, because our actions and music speak for themselves
I ain't gotta rap about the dough I hold
I don't need to talk about the money I have, because I'm focused on creating great music that speaks for me
And I ain't 'bout to talk about the cars I drove
I don't care about material possessions, because my music is my top priority
And I ain't gotta front about the shows I blow
I'm confident in my ability to perform live and don't need to exaggerate or lie about it
Turn on your radio, see me control
If you listen to the radio, you'll hear my music dominating and taking control of the airwaves
It's best that thee put on the bets wit' me
You should place your bets with me and trust in my ability to deliver great music
And testin' me? I hit your chest wit' three
If you try to challenge me, I'll hit you with three powerful punches to the chest
Let's make it clear that we gon' take it there
I'm not afraid to push the boundaries and go beyond what's expected in my music and performances
The way it appears, there ain't a club shakin' rears
Our music is so good that it gets people up and dancing in the clubs
Mocha here, call me the richest chick
I have a lot of money and success as a female rapper
With the thickest chips, and the quickest whip
I have a lot of money and a fast car, and I'm not afraid to show it off
Get a grip, why can't you try wit' me
Pull yourself together and try to match my level of success and talent
Dumb variety, I get it done lively
I have a lot of different skills and talents, and I use them all to create lively and entertaining music
My rhymes, they like
People really enjoy and appreciate my music and lyrics
They really, really like
My music is beloved and popular among fans
They for it, adore it
People are enthusiastic and passionate about my music
So come let them enjoy
Everyone should come and enjoy my music together
I get it hot like heat
My music is fire and full of energy
You the MC that 'posed to scare me?
Are you really the competition that's supposed to intimidate me?
Scream 'till my voice get hoarse
I'll keep performing and singing until I lose my voice
Spit on the mic, make all ya'll moist
I'm so good at rapping and performing that it excites and impresses all of my listeners
Hey, you don't want to fuck with me
You should be careful and think twice before trying to compete with me
And if you do, then you've been practicing
If you think you can beat me, you've probably been practicing and working really hard to try to match me
And no one even told you who I was
You're not even prepared for the level of talent and success I bring to the table
Well I'ma set it off, show you who I am
I'm going to start this competition and prove to you just how great I am
God damn, I got skills like a thief
I have a lot of talent and ability, and it's almost like I'm stealing the success from other rappers
And while you sleep I snatch out all ya teeth
Even while you're not paying attention or working, I'm still able to come in and take away your success and talent
Now you know not to mess with me, hah hah
You should be scared and intimidated by me after hearing what I'm capable of
Uh uh uh uh uh, uh uh (mmm mmmm)
Some vocalizations to add energy and excitement to the song
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward K. Archer, Eldra P. De Barge, William Randall Debarge, Melissa A. Elliott, Etterlene Jordan, Aleesha Richards, Howard A. Thompson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Vincent Sheppard
One of the best tracks on that album
Djay
Classic 🔥
Ranier Caswell
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Bakayaga
Found it!!!
ExoXerxesTheThirteen
Gtta dig in a crate for this
hbd hbd
3:19 Aaliyah 😢