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).
The Best Of Queens )
DJ Clue Lyrics
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Cluminati..
Q.B. (New Mobb Deep)
For the year 2G
(Best of Queens)
Niggaz know what the fuck I'm talkin bout
If they don't hear, how they know?
(It's the DJ Clue)
Nigga we don't play that shit, and spray that clip
You frontin ass nigga, we slay that kid
We never drink champagne in the club we got the Henney up
We copped a Chevy truck jew bangs be heavy plus
We got the halls poppin
We got the dance floor movin back, when we start wylin
Only when they play our shit, you reach for my team
We gon bang, we scuff niggaz, we cut niggaz
We slide wit da bitches
and hypnotized by the piece swingin back and forth from Queens niggaz
We thug ya party out lock down the bar section
We never check our coats, cuz we got the toast
Think about it
M.O.B. double D. E. double P. kidd, flee 'fore you bleed
And for y'all fagget ass rappin ass niggaz
Y'all put out hits, we put out classics
We turn bitches out, take turns in that bitch mouth
Carve niggaz up, show niggaz what it's all about
It's Us, the best of Queens, Q.B. Bailsey 40 D
We turn bitches out, take turns in that bitch mouth
Carve niggaz up, show niggaz what it's all about
It's Us, the best of Queens, Rockaway, A.Q. get attitude
Niggaz gel on the strength talk shit when they bent
Mad can't pay they rent fuck em part of my french
Misery love the company that I refuse to offer
Tryna put me in the mix of they petty drama
Down the dollar if you wanna be a top can't follow
Only reason they guh'head I'm went a little harder
Four starters movin too quick, to live a little large chicks
on my dick cuz I be the one that's comin
Niggaz don't play they hands right, fuckin wit they dealt wit
Leave witout the heater's like four witout the fifth
Eat a dick all you Jherri Curl niggaz follow the drip
Then, maybe you could find what my Mac spit
Laugh at, half ass wanna be killers make ya gat blast
Then maybe I repsect ya half ass
It's the streets that raised me, mah dudes is pray for me
I'm layin for them, they layin for me
We turn bitches out, take turns in that bitch mouth
Carve niggaz up, show niggaz what it's all about
It's Us, the best of Queens, Left Rat, (?) where y'all at
We turn bitches out, take turns in that bitch mouth
Carve niggaz up, show niggaz what it's all about
It's Us, the best of Queens, (41st side)
Yeah yeah, I ain't rockin witchu neither bitch
I'm a grimy ass rich nigga
Catch me bombed out wit the Rolls Royce
I might drive through a puddle and splash you, you trash is all
I give a hoe what she askin for
It be the Dunn, P., but not the bottle
I keep broads by the (?)
Shape and mold em like waffles
Call em by the palm, get up in they ear like 'Uhh' make a dike wanna turn
Make a slut act, other than herself like she don't fuck
Like she don't be gettin stabbed up, I tear that ass up
Then they wanna know if there's more where I came from
So I bring em to my Dunns and spread love.. (40th side, Vernon)
We turn bitches out, take turns in that bitch mouth
Carve niggaz up, show niggaz what it's all about
It's Us, the best of Queens, Left Rat, (?) where y'all at
We turn bitches out, take turns in that bitch mouth
Carve niggaz up, show niggaz what it's all about
It's us, the best of Queens, Corona south side, Q. Village, my killaz
The lyrics of DJ Clue?'s song The Best of Queens are a celebration of the rap scene in Queens, New York. The song starts by referencing Cluminati, Q.B. (Queensbridge), and Mobb Deep, all key players in the Queens hip hop scene. The lyrics then go on to discuss the tough, gritty persona of the Queens rap scene, with references to slaying kids, not drinking champagne but preferring Hennessy, and carrying guns to the club. The lyrics also reference the sexual conquests of the Queens rappers and the pride they take in showing off their roughness and toughness. The chorus repeats the central message of the song: "It's us, the best of Queens."
One interesting fact about this song is that it was released in the year 2000, and some consider it to be a classic example of early 2000s New York hip hop. The song features a number of important Queens rappers, including Mobb Deep, Nas, and Run-DMC. The beat was produced by Just Blaze, who went on to become an extremely successful producer in his own right. The song also features a number of references to specific neighborhoods in Queens, such as 40th side, Corona south side, and Q. Village, which adds to the sense of local pride and authenticity.
Another interesting fact about this song is that it was part of a mixtape series by DJ Clue?, who was known for his mixtapes featuring exclusive tracks by popular rappers. The Best of Queens was part of the Desert Storm mixtape series, which is credited with helping to establish Clue? as a major force in the hip hop world. The mixtape format allowed Clue? to showcase a wide range of rappers and styles, and helped to promote up-and-coming artists from Queens and beyond.
The chords for this song are not known, as it is primarily a rap song with limited musical accompaniment. However, the song does feature a repetitive, catchy melody that is often used in hip hop beats.
Line by Line Meaning
Nigga we don't play that shit, and spray that clip
We take no nonsense and will use our guns if we have to
We never drink champagne in the club we got the Henney up
We prefer Hennessy over champagne in the club
We thug ya party out lock down the bar section
We make sure we put on an impressive show and take over the bar section of the party
M.O.B. double D. E. double P. kidd, flee 'fore you bleed
We prioritize money over everything else, so if you don't want to get hurt, leave
Y'all put out hits, we put out classics
We make timeless music while others just make popular hits
Misery love the company that I refuse to offer
I will not let myself be dragged into the drama of others
Down the dollar if you wanna be a top can't follow
If you want to be the best, you need to be a leader, not a follower
Four starters movin too quick, to live a little large chicks on my dick cuz I be the one that's comin
I move fast and enjoy the finer things in life, leading women to flock to me
Only reason they guh'head I'm went a little harder
I'm more successful than others because I put in more effort
Laugh at, half ass wanna be killers make ya gat blast
I laugh at people who try to act tough with their guns, it doesn't impress me
It be the Dunn, P., but not the bottle
My nickname is Dunn P. but it's not referencing a bottle, like Grey Poupon mustard instead
Shape and mold em like waffles
I can easily influence and shape the women I'm with like waffles in a waffle maker
Make a dike wanna turn
I have the power to make even lesbian women interested in me
Make a slut act, other than herself like she don't fuck
I can influence women to act differently than their usual behavior
Then they wanna know if there's more where I came from So I bring em to my Dunns and spread love
Once women experience what I have to offer, they want more and I introduce them to my friends to share the love
Catch me bombed out wit the Rolls Royce I might drive through a puddle and splash you, you trash is all
I drive around in luxury cars and don't mind splashing others with puddles due to their low status compared to mine
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KEJUAN WALIEK MUCHITA, RASHAD SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
John Doe
They bodied this! Gotta thank Clue for this featured banger! The Best Of Queens! The Infamous Mobb Deep, Big Noyd, Ty Nitty, Khadafi!Shout it out to Hav, Long Live Bandana P! 😤🕯🙏🏽
Chris Jones
💙 🕊️ 🙏🏾 😇 #LLP
Jon May
This was a really dope album.
Mike Hansbury
OMG, This is one of the best verses I ever heard.
Baz Joseph
Still A Banger 2020
Corona
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Brad Bucci
Prodigy was my favorite rapper of all time, every single track he put out was 🔥🔥🔥. Born in 81' so I had the privilege of experiencing the BEST era of the rap and Hip-Hop scene. That's straight FACTS, Idc what anyone else thinks about it. I know damn well all my old heads will agree with me. The shit they put out now for the most part is straight TRASH....ESPECIALLY THAT MUMBLE RAP BS!!! WTF IS WRONG WITH THE YOUTH TODAY??? Everyone tries to sound like Lil Wayne, u got that auto tune nonsense, and everyone talking about the same shit...absolutely ZERO TALENT NEEDED TO BE A RAPPER TODAY...SO SAD
DLAROC
This is 🔥🔥🔥
1Loyal King
That beat too sick with a fever. Need TheraFlu!!!!💯💯👍🏾👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾🌹🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🎼🎶🎵🎧🎤🍻🍺🥃
KBTITAN24
🔥🔥🔥🔥
The Chosen 1
Mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnmm This!