So Real
DJ DMD Lyrics
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(DJ DMD)
I represent P.A., down for my block
Been reppin' since the 7th grade still won't stop
Ballin' ass niggas keepin' me in studios
I puts it down tight, tight like White
These gangsta ass beats keep my pockets feelin' right
My click's so real, bout to make a mill
I got to pack a steel in the land of the trill
Been listenin' in to Screw, since 9-2
Niggas talk shit, but whatcha wanna do?
I'm comin' from P.A. where niggas rollin' like g's
Rolllin' on d's, smokin' on trees
Drinkin' hennessy in the lac on Vogues
Chevy 6-4's, Monte Carlo's
Bangin' in the clubs, bangin' on the streets
Got everybody bobbin' to these bangin' ass beats
Fool, it's so real
(Chorus (Al-D singing in the background) x4)
G's in P.A., g's in the city, g's in the South so real
(DJ DMD)
What's your name, fool?
(DJ Screw)
Dj Screw, slowin' shit down, puttin' in work
All over H-Town, send me on the scene, drinkin' codeine
Get up off my lap cause these haters want my green
Southside for life, that's what I claim
That's what I represent, that's where I hang
Hand on the trigger, pockets gettin' bigger
Screwed Up Click ain't nuttin' but real niggas
(Al-D)
Ridin' on Vogues, pimpin' hoes, slammin' Cadillac doors
Jays on my toes, locs fallin' off my nose
Screwed up and screwed out, in doors and out doors
No need for the tint, the kill is foggin' up my windows
Jelly on my ride, but I often side
Red in my pocket glock cocked on my side
Southside for life, this is Al-D
Peace to Rodney, KeKe, and E.S.G., we so real
(Chorus (Al-D singing in the background) x4)
G's in the city, g's in P.A., g's in the South so real
(DJ DMD)
What Screw main?
(DJ Screw)
What's up DMD?
(DJ DMD)
South been down too long playa
(DJ Screw)
I feel you on that, man
(DJ DMD)
We got to keep it real, playa, let's do this
(Al-D)
It's 1-9-9-6, got the South sold
Headed to the East fo' they cream and they gold
Load up the West fo' they triple gold d's
Midwest g's, got them on they knees
Going overseas with the boat and sippin' yak
Showing Europeans how these Southern niggas act
Bangin' in the clubs, bangin' on the streets
Got everybody bobbin' to these bangin' ass beats
Fool, it's so real
(Chorus (Al-D singing in the background) x8)
G's in P.A., g's in the city, g's in the South so real
The lyrics to DJ DMD's song "So Real" are a celebration of the gritty, street-wise culture of the Southern rap scene in the mid-1990s. The track features DMD, Al-D, and DJ Screw, three influential figures from Houston, Texas, who were at the forefront of a style of rap known as "screwed and chopped." This subgenre was characterized by its signature slow, stuttering rhythms and sampled soul and funk grooves that were chopped up and played back at half speed. The lyrics themselves are full of references to the Southern urban lifestyle, including "rollin' on d's," "smokin' on trees," and "drinkin' Hennessy in the lac on Vogues"; all of which are emblematic of the scene at that time.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "G's in P.A., g's in the city, g's in the South so real," which can be interpreted as a statement of pride in the Southern hip-hop scene and the tough, no-nonsense ethos that it embodied. The verses by each rapper further drive home these themes, with DMD proclaiming his allegiance to his hometown ("I represent P.A., down for my block"), DJ Screw boasting about his reputation as a slowed-down remix specialist, and Al-D recounting his experiences riding in luxurious cars and hanging out with other Southern rap icons.
Overall, "So Real" is a snapshot of the Southern rap scene at its creative peak, full of evocative imagery and tough-minded bravado.
Line by Line Meaning
I represent P.A., down for my block
I am representing Port Arthur, Texas, and I am loyal to my community
Been reppin' since the 7th grade still won't stop
I have been representing my city since middle school and will continue to do so
I'm down with OG's pumpin' nothin' but them old's
I hang out with the original gangsters and we listen to classic music
Ballin' ass niggas keepin' me in studios
Successful people in my community help fund my music career
I puts it down tight, tight like White
I lay down my lyrics and music tight like white people in power do
These gangsta ass beats keep my pockets feelin' right
My music's gangster beats help me make money
My click's so real, bout to make a mill
My group is authentic and we are about to make a million dollars
I got to pack a steel in the land of the trill
I carry a gun in the dangerous, trill area where I live
Been listenin' in to Screw, since 9-2
I have been listening to DJ Screw's music since 1992
Niggas talk shit, but whatcha wanna do?
People say bad things about me, but what are they trying to do?
I'm comin' from P.A. where niggas rollin' like g's
I come from Port Arthur, where people drive like gangsters
Rolllin' on d's, smokin' on trees
Driving on big rims while smoking marijuana
Drinkin' hennessy in the lac on Vogues
Drinking Hennessy in a Cadillac with stylish rims
Chevy 6-4's, Monte Carlo's
Types of classic, American cars
Bangin' in the clubs, bangin' on the streets
Our music is played loudly and enjoyed in clubs and neighborhoods
Got everybody bobbin' to these bangin' ass beats
Our music is so good that everyone is dancing to it
G's in P.A., g's in the city, g's in the South so real
There are authentic and genuine gangsters in Port Arthur, other cities, and the South
Dj Screw, slowin' shit down, puttin' in work
DJ Screw is slowing down music and getting things done
All over H-Town, send me on the scene, drinkin' codeine
DJ Screw is all over Houston, and he drinks codeine while working
Get up off my lap cause these haters want my green
People are hating on me because of my success and want my money
Southside for life, that's what I claim
I represent and claim the Southside of Houston as my home
That's what I represent, that's where I hang
I hold true to my roots and represent where I come from
Hand on the trigger, pockets gettin' bigger
I am becoming more wealthy while at the same time staying cautious and armed
Screwed Up Click ain't nuttin' but real niggas
The members of Screwed Up Click are all authentic and genuine
Ridin' on Vogues, pimpin' hoes, slammin' Cadillac doors
Driving on high-quality rims, engaging in prostitution, and slamming the door of a Cadillac
Jays on my toes, locs fallin' off my nose
I am wearing Jordan sneakers and sunglasses are slipping off my nose
Screwed up and screwed out, in doors and out doors
I am screwed up from drugs and alcohol, both inside and outside of buildings
No need for the tint, the kill is foggin' up my windows
My car windows are fogging up because of the drugs I am using, so there is no need to tint them
Jelly on my ride, but I often side
There is a shiny polish on my car, but I sometimes ignore it
Red in my pocket glock cocked on my side
I am carrying a gun in my pocket that is ready to use
Southside for life, this is Al-D
I represent the Southside of Houston for my entire life
Peace to Rodney, KeKe, and E.S.G., we so real
Shoutout to fellow musicians Rodney, KeKe, and E.S.G. for being authentic and genuine
It's 1-9-9-6, got the South sold
It is the year 1996, and the South's music genre has become very popular
Headed to the East fo' they cream and they gold
We are going to the East Coast to get money and fame
Load up the West fo' they triple gold d's
We are bringing our style to the West Coast
Midwest g's, got them on they knees
People in the Midwest are impressed with us and in awe
Going overseas with the boat and sippin' yak
We are traveling overseas in style and drinking yak, a type of liquor
Showing Europeans how these Southern niggas act
We are demonstrating our culture and lifestyle to Europeans
G's in the city, g's in P.A., g's in the South so real
Gangsters or authentic people can be found in the city, Port Arthur, and the South
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