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).
Like This
DJ Clue Lyrics
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I can tell they ain't used to this
I can tell they ain't
I can tell they ain't
I can tell they ain't used to this
I can tell they ain't used to this
Wit ya boy the Louie Vuitton Don
And I'm on my fly shit
Straight from the Chi bitch
I can tell they ain't
I can tell they ain't they used to this
You keep askin' questions
Dumb ass suggestions
Must ain't never lived like this
Why the funny faces
Nah the funny chase
You just ain't never drink like this
You can't even lie
You probably got high
But you ain't never smoked like this
I see shoppin' bags
Might pop some tags
But you was never fly like this
I'm a let ya wife peep game get used to this shit
Introduce her to shit
Like Life meet Laine
Laine meet Life
Y'all two get acquainted
Its so cool bein' my new chick ain't it?
Let me explain it
I don't make up shit
I just Lorraine it maybe Jacob shit
Make a 36D from a A cup bitch
Sleep with me you might wake up with (with what)
A set of keys to a pad and a Jag
Fendi spas Paddington bags
Cockiness to add in ya swag
Take a look at what you had and then gag
Like ill
Anybody know a girl that don't like heels? (do ya?)
That's like askin' is the nose on Mike real (is it?)
Hell naw
Well ma
I'm here to catch you
They say men are dogs you know what I'm here to fetch you
You keep askin' questions
Dumb ass suggestions
Must ain't never lived like this
Why the funny faces
Nah the funny chase
You just ain't never drink like this
You can't even lie
You probally got high
But you ain't never smoked like this
I see shoppin' bags
Might pop some tags
But you was never fly like this
Uh Roc-A-Fella
Black people usin' black cars isn't it ironic?
Smokin' weed on the yacht isn't it the chronic?
Plus the hos good
Its feelin' like rose wood
That plus all the bullshit we on it
Cops'll pull you over like isn't there a problem?
No sir,
But I realize the windows so blur
That you might've mistaked a nigga for a chauffeur
Ya might mistake that backseat for a sofur (sofa)
Now the dreads said to rap on everything
Cause he know that I snap on everything
Listen, when my flow commissions
It caused the commissioner to throw a cap on everything
My accountant said
If I get the crib on the side of the mountain
Right beside the fountain
And decide on the Phantom
I'd go broker than Hammer
Performin' in pajamas
Damn it
You keep askin' questions
Dumbass suggestions
Must ain't never lived like this
Why the funny faces
Nah the funny chase
You just ain't never drink like this
You can't even lie
You probally got high
But you ain't never smoked like this
I see shoppin' bags
Might pop some tags
But you was never fly like this
My flow got teeth marks in it and I know who the biters is
Can't blame them but whoever they writers is
Matter fact whoever the dick riders is
Get your own style don't Winona Ryder his
Ferrari Fab or you could say Spyder Spizz
SLR pullin' up on the side of his
Shorty's success ain't even near as hot as his
This dudes paper thinner than Easy Wadha is
I made me laugh yo
But if you do the math though
I've been gettin' money since Kojak had a afro
I've been fresh since
Will Smith was a Fresh Prince
Had hos when Kermit was a tadpole
So of course the officers wanna off us
Came off the corner to up in the corner office
I thought it was livin'
They call it ballin'
It been like this
Where the hell all of y'all been?
You keep askin' questions
Dumbass suggestions
Must ain't never lived like this
Why the funny faces
Nah the funny chase
You just ain't never drink like this
You can't even lie
You probally got high
But you ain't never smoked like this
I see shoppin' bags
Might pop some tags
But you was never fly like this
I can tell they ain't used to this
I can tell they ain't
I can tell they ain't
I can tell they ain't used to this
I can tell they ain't used to this
I can tell they ain't used to this
I can tell they ain't
I can tell they ain't used to this
The song "Like This" by DJ Clue ft. Kanye West and Fabolous is a boastful track that celebrates the luxurious and successful lifestyle of the performers. The lyrics in the song criticize those who ask questions and make dumb suggestions, suggesting that they haven't lived a life like theirs. The chorus "I can tell they ain't used to this" is repeated several times, highlighting that the lifestyle and success are unique and unmatched.
Kanye West's verse in the song boasts of his status as the "Louis Vuitton Don" from Chicago, claiming that people haven't lived like him. He even offers to introduce his lifestyle to his wife and make her a part of it. Fabolous takes over in the second verse, boasting about his wealth and success, and criticizing those who try to copy him or his style.
The song's theme of superiority is enhanced by the instrumental and vocal effects used throughout the track, which give it an anthemic and victorious quality.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah hey yo Fab
Hey Fab, listen up
I can tell they ain't used to this
I can sense that they are unfamiliar with this lifestyle
Wit ya boy the Louie Vuitton Don
With me, the stylish and fashionable guy known as the Louie Vuitton Don
A.K.A. Marty Mint Fly
Also known as Marty Mint Fly, representing my fly and confident persona
And I'm on my fly shit
And I'm embracing my stylish and impressive lifestyle
Straight from the Chi bitch
Coming straight from Chicago, representing my city
You keep askin' questions
You keep questioning me
Dumbass suggestions
With foolish suggestions
Must ain't never lived like this
It seems like you have never experienced this kind of lifestyle
Why the funny faces
Why are you making funny expressions
Nah the funny chase
No, the pursuit of something amusing
You just ain't never drink like this
You have never experienced drinking like this before
You can't even lie
You can't deny
You probally got high
You probably got intoxicated
But you ain't never smoked like this
But you have never smoked in this manner
I see shoppin' bags
I see bags from shopping
Might pop some tags
Maybe you've bought some items with the tags still on
But you was never fly like this
But you have never been as stylish as me
I'm a let ya wife peep game get used to this shit
I will allow your wife to observe and adjust to this lifestyle
Introduce her to shit
I'm introducing her to this lifestyle and mindset
Like Life meet Laine
Similar to how 'Life' meets 'Laine'
Laine meet Life
Where 'Laine' gets acquainted with 'Life'
Y'all two get acquainted
You two should become familiar with each other
Its so cool bein' my new chick ain't it?
It's great and exciting to be my new girlfriend, isn't it?
Let me explain it
Allow me to clarify
I don't make up shit
I don't fabricate anything
I just Lorraine it maybe Jacob shit
I just make it as classy and luxurious as Lorraine or Jacob
Make a 36D from a A cup bitch
I can transform an A cup size into a 36D, metaphorically speaking
Sleep with me you might wake up with (with what)
If you sleep with me, you might end up with valuable things or a better lifestyle
A set of keys to a pad and a Jag
Keys to a nice house and a Jaguar car
Fendi spas Paddington bags
Luxury Fendi spas and Paddington bags
Cockiness to add in ya swag
Confidence to enhance your style
Take a look at what you had and then gag
Look at your previous belongings and feel disgusted
Like ill
Like something amazing
Anybody know a girl that don't like heels? (do ya?)
Do you know any girl who doesn't like high heels?
That's like askin' is the nose on Mike real (is it?)
That's like asking if Michael Jackson's nose is natural
Hell naw
No way
Well ma
Well, girl
I'm here to catch you
I'm here to impress you
They say men are dogs you know what I'm here to fetch you
They say men are dogs, and I'm here to pursue you with persistence
Uh Roc-A-Fella
Representing Roc-A-Fella
Black people usin' black cars isn't it ironic?
Isn't it ironic that black people use black cars?
Smokin' weed on the yacht isn't it the chronic?
Isn't it great to smoke weed on a yacht?
Plus the hos good
In addition, the ladies are attractive
Its feelin' like rose wood
The atmosphere feels luxurious and rich like rosewood
That plus all the bullshit we on it
That, along with all the nonsense we're involved in
Cops'll pull you over like isn't there a problem?
Police might stop you and ask if there's an issue
No sir, but I realize the windows so blur
No, sir, but I understand that the windows are heavily tinted
That you might've mistaked a nigga for a chauffeur
To the point that you may have mistakenly thought I was a chauffeur
Ya might mistake that backseat for a sofur (sofa)
You might confuse the backseat for a comfortable sofa
Now the dreads said to rap on everything
Now my friend with dreadlocks told me to rap on every beat
Cause he know that I snap on everything
Because he knows that I excel in every rap performance
Listen, when my flow commissions
Listen, when I start rapping
It caused the commissioner to throw a cap on everything
It impresses the authority figure to endorse everything I do
My accountant said
My financial advisor told me
If I get the crib on the side of the mountain
If I buy a house on the side of a mountain
Right beside the fountain
Right next to a fountain
And decide on the Phantom
And choose to drive a Phantom (luxury car)
I'd go broker than Hammer
I would go bankrupt like MC Hammer
Performin' in pajamas
Performing on stage wearing pajamas
Damn it
Damn
My flow got teeth marks in it and I know who the biters is
My rap style is so unique that others have tried to imitate it, and I know who they are
Can't blame them but whoever they writers is
I can't entirely blame them, but I question the skills of their songwriters
Matter fact whoever the dick riders is
In fact, whoever is excessively praising or imitating me
Get your own style don't Winona Ryder his
Develop your own style, don't copy him like Winona Ryder
Ferrari Fab or you could say Spyder Spizz
You can call me Ferrari Fab or even Spyder Spizz
SLR pullin' up on the side of his
SLR car pulling up next to his car
Shorty's success ain't even near as hot as his
Shorty's achievements are not even close to being as impressive as his
This dudes paper thinner than Easy Wadha is
This guy's wealth is less substantial than Easy Wadha's
I made me laugh yo
I find myself amusing, you know
But if you do the math though
But if you calculate it
I've been gettin' money since Kojak had a afro
I've been making money since the time when Kojak had an afro hairstyle
I've been fresh since
I've been stylish since
Will Smith was a Fresh Prince
Will Smith played the character of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Had hos when Kermit was a tadpole
I had plenty of women even when Kermit the Frog was just a baby frog
So of course the officers wanna off us
So, naturally, the police want to bring us down
Came off the corner to up in the corner office
I've risen from the streets to a high-level position in the corporate world
I thought it was livin'
I thought this was living the good life
They call it ballin'
They refer to it as balling, living luxuriously
It been like this
It has been like this for a while now
Where the hell all of y'all been?
Where have all of you been all this time?
I can tell they ain't used to this
It's evident that they are not accustomed to this lifestyle
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: OMAR EDWARDS, ERNESTO N SHAW, KANYE OMARI N WEST
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