Initiated
DJ Rectangle Lyrics
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Kurupt, Daz, Makaveli, Idi, Kastro, Hussein
You know bitch the whole muthafuckin' clique.
We gon' hit yo' ass up. You know where we comin' from
Death Row BIOTCH hahaha Ay yo Kurupt
You first to blast nigga and you know how we do it on
The Westside nigga
We ballers for real...
[Kurupt]
For real I got it bought you the blue steel
Cowards hit the panic button
Thinkin' that it was what it wadn't
Shit's hectic the bomb Vietnam rhyme Don
With the semi-auto fracture your torso to ya spine
The back cracker smack you with
My verbals & graphic grammar
My verbal murder strech from Alaska to Alabama
Get touched by my Arm & Hammer
All across the planet niggas crumble like granite
From Tahiti to the Mid-Atlantic
Probable cause to get hit shit
Niggas best get physically & mentally fit
Show ya hoe I ignore for real & I can tell
On the DL I got an Indecent Proposal for her (biotch)
Mashin' in a Ford Explorer hell hound host the horror
Escape from the Box Pandora somethin' for ya
Get rocked by my midnight Glock
Sniper through sound vocal rival to invade the block
Fuckin' bitch paid the price of a snitch the
?Nicki Scarful? comin' through the bus death
Spreads through camps like ?Parvul?
Young Gotti Kurupt & see with the dope & the green weed
Indeed I'm out to get high & supply
What you need Mr. Postman
Comin' through with all the mail What you need?
I got for sale on the stairwell to Hell
[Fatal Hussein]
I wake up sparkin' to get wild on the streets
Barkin' & playas drinkin' kegs til y'all niggas beg Martin
You labelled Paw nervous no I do this job dirty
Donna Karan New York call it Fatal Dogg New Jersey
Niggas ain't seen time I travel courts & dream crime
My room like the million dollar bill folded with green blinds
Chairs is a hundreds for shams I run that hole in quickies
Dollar bills is 'intendos the windows is folded fifties
Y'all old cops lost it drinkin' the scotch barfless
I don't like movies so I hit up the Box Office
You the softest I'm takin' ya honies they Telly pieces
Wearin' my fuckin' dick around they neck like Kelly leashes
My boys & me is poison we don't get along equal
Fight each other like brothers it's all good we strong people
More strain on the brain & the pain I deal with
Ill with nasty niggas my whole crew on some real shit
For real bitch the steel clique I bill with menaces
Ya number one nemesis paragraphical like Genesis
[2Pac]
Stupid muthafuckas Outlaw Immortal Bitch
Dogg Pound Thug Life you know how we Fuckin' do this shit!
You stupid muthafuckas don't get me...
Now take a look inside my mind
That Pen' time made me rise but still I rise
Cause my Ambitionz Az A Ridah like land mines
Lyrics turn niggas into smithereens
Music so lethal turn coliseums to murder scenes
I'm Makaveli the Don is what they tell me
I'm armed I'm droppin' niggas like bombs
Get in that ass like a thong
Picture a felon in ya presence
Takin' bustas back to the Essence
Tellin' my people peep my lethal message
Visions of me gettin' money got me in mash mode
Murderous motives for niggas stoppin' my cash flow
You can't fight it nigga let go
Witness the sound made ya bitch ass
Bow down to Death Row
Mama these niggas got me fightin' these 3 Strikes
Showin' up in court fuck what you thought it's three nights
I put the game down first put my niggas up on it
Now we Amerikaz Most Wanted feel that
[Kastro]
Since my Only Fear of Death is Mama cryin' for help
& OG Daddy want to ride when I know
He ain't got shit else since I'm his only soldier
Nobody else gonna roll for me & I know
Without the Row & Immortal Outlaw (Ay K)
I'll be forgotten for sho
Plus this Thug Life it got me livin'
Initiated playa hated without givin' a single fuck
Why they dangling baby all on my nuts
I be singling fingering bitches to fuck
[2Pac]
Bitches is wild niggas is lame
I hung around with real niggas got exposed to the game
Muthafuckas actin' crazy bustin' me in the jaw
Initiated as an Outlaw hahahaha (yeah muthafucka)
[Daz]
Now a mission ain't a mission if nobody rides
And a mission ain't a mission if nobody dies
And a mission ain't complete if the enemy don't sleep
Enemies rest in peace deceased fuckin' with me
I got to 'complish a goal I'm out seekin' gold
Expose the strap gotta let off the cousin rough & raw
Never fell to my knees for shit cause I demand shit
With this Daz Dillinger drillin' ya for ya shit
On the streets for the sixth time in & out for the crime
I rates crimes add up in food stamp dollars & dimes
I'm slippin' slidin' fucked up nigga whuttup
In the cut flossin' like a muthafucka whuttup
Beside all being now tell me where ya comin' from
That ain't where I see thangs & nigga what's the outcome
[Idi Amin]
For so many days & so many ways we been duckin' strays
They delivers but still we some Bad Boy killers
Hold the scrillas I dump in you niggas' livers
Then watch ya body shiver & ya mama quiver
From the way you just got lit up
Hit up the Westside on my way out
Y'all whole crew should've knew it was on
From Makaveli's first day out now y'all gettin' played out
& laid out for public display on this day
Y'all niggas is historay cause the whole crew is bitch to me
Listen to me Idi How many of y'all can see me?
Cause I'll tack that ass like A's attack DC
Believe me 'cause although now I'm just a young stolder
I'm soon to be a gun holder Initiate to the clique
With a left to my lip now the fight's over
The song "Initiated" by DJ Rectangle featuring 2Pac, Kurupt, Daz, Makaveli, Idi, Kastro, and Hussein is a classic piece of West Coast rap. The song starts with a warning to all the enemies of the clique. Kurupt claims that he has a Blue Steel, which is a reference to a handgun used in the movie Zoolander. He also boasts of his lyrical ability and intends to fracture anyone's torso to the spine.
Fatal Hussein also opens up about his traveling and gangster adventures. He claims that he wakes up to cause trouble on the streets and that he does his job dirty. He also uses different currencies as metaphors for his prowess and calls himself the poison that no one can get along with.
2Pac, on his part, gives an insight into his mind and the lyrics turn haters into smithereens. He also references his troubles with the law and how he put his gang members on when he rose to fame. Kastro, Daz, and Idi Amin, in turn, talk about their initiation to the gang, their fears, and their lethal skills.
Line by Line Meaning
[2Pac] Live in this muthafucker, Thug Pound Bitch
I am fully present in this intense environment, representing the Thug Pound group
Kurupt, Daz, Makaveli, Idi, Kastro, Hussein
These are the members of our clique, each with their own unique persona
You know bitch the whole muthafuckin' clique
You are aware of and should not underestimate the entire crew I belong to
We gon' hit yo' ass up
We will take action against you
You know where we comin' from
You are aware of our origins and background
Death Row BIOTCH hahaha Ay yo Kurupt
We are associated with Death Row Records and embracing the intensity with a sense of humor, addressing Kurupt
You first to blast nigga and you know how we do it on
Kurupt, you are the one to initiate aggressive action, as we always do
The Westside nigga
We represent and are connected to the Westside
We ballers for real...
We are serious about our success and dominance
[Kurupt] For real I got it bought you the blue steel
I genuinely possess a powerful firearm, the blue steel
Cowards hit the panic button
Weak individuals become frightened and anxious
Thinkin' that it was what it wadn't
Mistakenly believing a situation was different from reality
Shit's hectic the bomb Vietnam rhyme Don
The situation is chaotic, comparable to the intensity of war, and my rap lyrics are explosive like a Don from Vietnam
With the semi-auto fracture your torso to ya spine
Using a semi-automatic weapon, I will cause severe damage from your torso to your spine
The back cracker smack you with
I will strike you forcefully, like a back cracker, with my words
My verbals & graphic grammar
The way I express myself through words is impactful and visually descriptive
My verbal murder stretch from Alaska to Alabama
My words have the power to metaphorically kill, impacting people across the entire country
Get touched by my Arm & Hammer
You will be impacted by the force and strength of my rap, like being struck by the Arm & Hammer symbol
All across the planet niggas crumble like granite
People worldwide will collapse and fall apart, just like granite
From Tahiti to the Mid-Atlantic
This impact will be felt from Tahiti to the Mid-Atlantic region
Probable cause to get hit shit
There is a legitimate reason to be targeted and struck
Niggas best get physically & mentally fit
It would be wise for individuals to prepare themselves physically and mentally
Show ya hoe I ignore for real & I can tell
I will disregard and pay no attention to your girlfriend, and I can sense her interest in me
On the DL I got an Indecent Proposal for her (biotch)
Confidentially, I have a morally questionable proposition for her
Mashin' in a Ford Explorer hell hound host the horror
Driving aggressively in a Ford Explorer, behaving like a menacing and terrifying beast
Escape from the Box Pandora somethin' for ya
Finding a way to break free from a restrictive situation, offering something for you
Get rocked by my midnight Glock
I will cause severe harm with my handgun late at night
Sniper through sound vocal rival to invade the block
Using my powerful voice, I will metaphorically snipe my musical rivals and dominate the neighborhood
Fuckin' bitch paid the price of a snitch
A disloyal female has faced consequences similar to that of a snitch
?Nicki Scarful? comin' through the bus death
A mysterious figure named Nicki Scarful is approaching, bringing destruction
Spreads through camps like ?Parvul?
The destruction extends throughout various groups, like the spreading of a contagious disease
Young Gotti Kurupt & see with the dope & the green weed
Kurupt, who is known as Young Gotti, handles both drugs and marijuana
Indeed I'm out to get high & supply
Without a doubt, I am focused on getting high and providing substances
What you need Mr. Postman
I have what you desire, similar to a postal worker delivering packages
Comin' through with all the mail What you need?
Arriving with a wide range of options, ready to fulfill your needs
I got for sale on the stairwell to Hell
I have various products available for purchase, metaphorically located on the path to damnation
[Fatal Hussein] I wake up sparkin' to get wild on the streets
I wake up with a desire to cause chaos and engage in illegal activities
Barkin' & playas drinkin' kegs til y'all niggas beg Martin
Causing trouble and partying excessively until you beg for mercy
You labelled Paw nervous no I do this job dirty
You think I am afraid or unsure, but in reality, I embrace this dangerous lifestyle
Donna Karan New York call it Fatal Dogg New Jersey
Referring to myself as Fatal Dogg, representing the combination of Donna Karan New York and New Jersey
Niggas ain't seen time I travel courts & dream crime
People haven't witnessed my true potential, as I move through different courts and fantasize about criminal activities
My room like the million dollar bill folded with green blinds
My surroundings are luxurious, similar to a folded million-dollar bill with green blinds
Chairs is a hundreds for shams I run that hole in quickies
I profit from counterfeit gambling activities, swiftly taking advantage of these deceptive situations
Dollar bills is 'intendos the windows is folded fifties
Paper currency represents hidden messages, while windows are covered with folded fifty-dollar bills
Y'all old cops lost it drinkin' the scotch barfless
You corrupt police officers have lost your touch, succumbing to drunkenness without regurgitation
I don't like movies so I hit up the Box Office
I have no interest in cinema, but instead, I visit the box office to handle my business
You the softest I'm takin' ya honies they Telly pieces
You are weak and vulnerable, while I seduce and take your romantic partners to hotel rooms
Wearin' my fuckin' dick around they neck like Kelly leashes
Symbolically displaying my dominance and control over them, similar to wearing a leash around their necks
My boys & me is poison we don't get along equal
My friends and I are toxic, often in conflict with each other but still united
Fight each other like brothers it's all good we strong people
We may fight amongst ourselves like brothers, but ultimately, we are resilient and united
More strain on the brain & the pain I deal with
There is increasing pressure on my mind, and I am skilled at handling the associated pain
Ill with nasty niggas my whole crew on some real shit
I am severely skilled and associated with dangerous individuals, and we live an authentic lifestyle
For real bitch the steel clique I bill with menaces
Seriously, the clique I belong to is armed and poses a threat
Ya number one nemesis paragraphical like Genesis
I am your greatest enemy, expressing my threat through my written words, similar to the book of Genesis in the Bible
[2Pac] Stupid muthafuckas Outlaw Immortal Bitch
I am addressing foolish individuals and asserting my status as an Outlaw Immortal
Dogg Pound Thug Life you know how we Fucking do this shit!
Representing the Dogg Pound and Thug Life, showcasing our familiarity with and mastery of this lifestyle
You stupid muthafuckas don't get me...
You ignorant individuals fail to comprehend my true identity and intentions
Now take a look inside my mind
I invite you to explore the depths of my thoughts and emotions
That Pen' time made me rise but still I rise
The power of my pen, my ability to write, has propelled me forward despite the challenges
Cause my Ambitionz Az A Ridah like land mines
Because of my relentless determination and aspirations, I am as explosive and dangerous as land mines
Lyrics turn niggas into smithereens
My lyrics have the power to completely shatter and destroy individuals
Music so lethal turn coliseums to murder scenes
My music is so potent and deadly that it can transform peaceful arenas into scenes of violence and death
I'm Makaveli the Don is what they tell me
I embody the persona of Makaveli, a powerful and respected figure, as people address me as the Don
I'm armed I'm droppin' niggas like bombs
I am prepared and equipped, eliminating my enemies mercilessly
Get in that ass like a thong
I will penetrate and dominate individuals, just like a thong fits tightly and intimately
Picture a felon in ya presence
Imagine a criminal standing right in front of you
Takin' bustas back to the Essence
I will bring weak individuals back to their true nature, exposing their flaws and weaknesses
Tellin' my people peep my lethal message
I am urging my community to listen and understand my powerful and dangerous message
Visions of me gettin' money got me in mash mode
I have visualizations of myself acquiring wealth, motivating me to aggressively pursue my goals
Murderous motives for niggas stoppin' my cash flow
Anyone who interferes with my financial success becomes the target of my violent intentions
You can't fight it nigga let go
You cannot resist or oppose my influence, so you should surrender
Witness the sound made ya bitch ass
Experience the impact and power of my music, which has made you fearful and submissive
Bow down to Death Row
Submit and show respect to Death Row Records, acknowledging their authority and dominance
Mama these niggas got me fightin' these 3 Strikes
Mother, these individuals have forced me to struggle and face the consequences of California's Three Strikes law
Showin' up in court fuck what you thought it's three nights
Appearing in court, defying any assumptions and realizing it will be a lengthy legal process
I put the game down first put my niggas up on it
I introduced and influenced my friends to the music industry and its competitive nature
Now we Amerikaz Most Wanted feel that
Now we are recognized as the most sought-after individuals in America, and the public acknowledges our impact
[Kastro] Since my Only Fear of Death is Mama cryin' for help
My greatest fear is causing my mother to suffer and cry due to my actions or demise
& OG Daddy want to ride when I know
Even though I understand that my older mentor wants to get involved, I realize he has nothing left to contribute
He ain't got shit else since I'm his only soldier
He has nothing else to rely on, as I am his sole and loyal follower
Nobody else gonna roll for me & I know
No one else will support and fight alongside me, and I am well aware of this fact
Without the Row & Immortal Outlaw (Ay K)
Without the presence and protection of Death Row Records and our immortal status as Outlaws, I would be forgotten
I'll be forgotten for sho
It is certain that I would fade into obscurity and be forgotten
Plus this Thug Life it got me livin'
Being immersed in this dangerous lifestyle of a Thug has shaped and defined my existence
Initiated playa hated without givin' a single fuck
As an initiated member, I am despised by others, but I remain apathetic to their opinions
Why they dangling baby all on my nuts
Why do they obsessively desire to be associated with and dependent on me?
I be singling fingering bitches to fuck
I selectively choose and engage in sexual encounters with various women
[2Pac] Bitches is wild niggas is lame
Women are unpredictable and rebellious, while men are unimpressive and dull
I hung around with real niggas got exposed to the game
By associating with authentic individuals, I gained insight into the harsh realities of the streets
Muthafuckas actin' crazy bustin' me in the jaw
Foolish individuals behave irrationally and attempt to harm me
Initiated as an Outlaw hahahaha (yeah muthafucka)
I became a member of the Outlaw group, embracing this status with amusement and defiance
[Daz] Now a mission ain't a mission if nobody rides
A task or objective is not considered a true mission if no one is actively participating
And a mission ain't a mission if nobody dies
There must be casualties or fatalities for a mission to be considered a true mission
And a mission ain't complete if the enemy don't sleep
A mission is not fully accomplished if the enemy remains unharmed or undisturbed
Enemies rest in peace deceased fuckin' with me
Those who oppose me will ultimately meet their demise and find eternal rest
I got to 'complish a goal I'm out seekin' gold
I must achieve my objectives and acquire wealth, constantly pursuing success
Expose the strap gotta let off the cousin rough & raw
I reveal and discharge my weapon, demonstrating its power in a forceful and unrefined manner
Never fell to my knees for shit cause I demand shit
I never submit or show weakness, as I expect and demand respect and recognition
With this Daz Dillinger drillin' ya for ya shit
Using my name, Daz Dillinger, I will forcefully take and possess your belongings
On the streets for the sixth time in & out for the crime
I have been involved in criminal activities multiple times, exploring both the streets and the justice system
I rates crimes add up in food stamp dollars & dimes
I am successful in my illicit activities, accumulating wealth in unconventional forms such as food stamps
I'm slippin' slidin' fucked up nigga whuttup
I am facing various challenges and struggling, but I remain defiant and unaffected
In the cut flossin' like a muthafucka whuttup
Hiding in a discreet location, showcasing my success and wealth
Beside all being now tell me where ya comin' from
Despite everything, explain your background and origins to me
That ain't where I see thangs & nigga what's the outcome
However, that is not how I perceive the situation, and what do you anticipate as the result?
[Idi Amin] For so many days & so many ways we been duckin' strays
Throughout countless days and in numerous methods, we have been avoiding danger and escaping harm
They delivers but still we some Bad Boy killers
Our enemies attempt to harm us, but we persevere as ruthless individuals associated with Bad Boy Records
Hold the scrillas I dump in you niggas' livers
Retain the money, while I metaphorically shoot into your organs
Then watch ya body shiver & ya mama quiver
I will observe your body convulsing in fear, causing your mother to tremble
From the way you just got lit up
Observing the aftermath of the harm I inflicted upon you
Hit up the Westside on my way out
As I depart, I visit the Westside, leaving an impression of my presence
Y'all whole crew should've knew it was on
Your entire group should have been aware and prepared for the confrontation
From Makaveli's first day out now y'all gettin' played out
From the moment Makaveli, also known as Tupac, began his career, you have become outdated and irrelevant
& laid out for public display on this day
Your demise will be evident and exposed to the public on this occasion
Y'all niggas is historay cause the whole crew is bitch to me
You individuals are insignificant and will soon be forgotten, as the entire crew appears weak and submissive in my eyes
Listen to me Idi How many of y'all can see me?
Pay attention to my words, Idi. How many of you can truly understand and recognize my true strength and presence?
Cause I'll tack that ass like A's attack DC
I will swiftly and aggressively engage you, just as the A's baseball team would attack the Washington DC baseball team
Believe me 'cause although now I'm just a young soldier
Have faith in my abilities, even though I am currently a young warrior
I'm soon to be a gun holder Initiate to the clique
In the near future, I will possess firearms and officially become a member of the group
With a left to my lip now the fight's over
Experiencing an injury to my lip, signifying the end of the physical altercation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRUCE WASHINGTON, DELMAR DREW ARNAUD, KATARI T. COX, RICARDO EMMANUEL BROWN JR., TUPAC AMARU SHAKUR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@HoyaSaxaSD
Got this and Vinyl Combat at Fam Mart in the 619 back in the day (mid-90s). Good times. Track listing:
1 Intro - DJ Rectangle
2 Freestyle - Warren G
3 Freestyle - Twinz
4 Playas Anthem - Junior Mafia
5 Shimmy Shimmy Yall - O.D.B.
6 How High - Red Man/Method Man
7 Wessyde/Makin Moves - Mac 10/Ice Cube/Craig Mack
8 Labels - Gza
9 Suger Hill - A.Z.
10 Sittin On Chrome - Masta Ace
11 Friends - L.O.T.U.G.
12 One More Chance - Notorius B.I.G.
13 Real Hip Hop - Das EFX
14 I'm So High - Mike Geronimo
15 Intro - Rectangle
16 Put In The Blunt - Red Man
17 Eye For An Eye - Mobb Deep
18 I Got 5 On It Rmx - Luniz
19 We Rule - Special Ed
20 MC's Act Like They Don't Know - KRS 1
21 A Little Of This - Grand Puba
22 Sex For Sport - Channel Live
23 Who's That Peepin - Goodie Mob
24 Gangstas Paradise - Coolio
25 Da Ladies - Big Kap
@Alxkid44
Best mix album still to this day . Brings back memories !
@brennannewman6726
The rectangle tapes were the best back in the day. No talking, just mixing. Rollin Deep was a great one too.
@bennysmith2007
O.G Style & Bombay Saffire Martini are 2 other really good ones 👌
@damianalexandre
No talking...YES!
@chelseawho7221
Talking something that matters krs1
@chelseawho7221
Krs1 is the only 1 still the same LOVE.
@chelseawho7221
Hmmmm....wish its wasnt so..this tape and many more have heart strings
@hrdrz
Big L and E-40 over "I got 5 on it" 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@MistahFreez
Rectangle had them mixes that you could play back to back all day. All his mixes are straight 🔥
@chelseawho7221
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