D Double E used to be a member of the 187 Crew, with Jammer and Armour. The group were invited to join Nasty Crew, and they accepted apart from Jammer, who did join later after N.A.S.T.Y were in contact with a record company and he was approached to work on the production. After being one of the earliest members of Nasty Crew, Double left the collective due to disagreements, which are thought to revolve around the fact that D Double E used the prestigious Nasty Crew name to secure solo bookings. Double also left the crew with Footsie and Monkstarr, and these MCs, along with DJ Tubby established the grime collective the Newham Generals.
The Newham Generals are currently signed to the label Dirtee Stank, a label established by former grime MC Dizzee Rascal, and their debut album Generally Speaking is due for imminent release. The Newham Generals have a regular slot on the pirate radio station Rinse FM.
Street Fighter Riddim
D Double E Lyrics
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It's D Double
Hold tight Swerve on production
It's street fighting time
Round 1, fight!
If it's me you're mad at
Street fighting that's what I'm bad at
My tings working perfect
I come through in a beat up Honda
Give man a hundred slaps like E. Honda
Give me the mic and let me ride the riddim
'Cause I spit the fire just like Dhalsim
I'm a lyrical invader
Climbing to the top just like Vega
You v me nobody can save ya
On the mic I'm way too major
Cos I'm shocking MCs like Blanka
I got money in the bank, I'm a banker
You ain't got money in the bank, you're a wanker
I'm quick with the hooks like Balrog
Get the ravers jumpin' like a bullfrog
And I been doing it for more than a while
In the game I'm a soldier like Guile
So, 'cause you're big like Zangief
Don't think you can ever try give man grief
You don't wanna get into no big man beef
I'm here if you want a lyrical fight
I'm that guy son
Sucking up MCs like a Dyson
You can spit bars if you wanna come and die, son
You can spit bars give it your best try son
Bus' to the head like M. Bison
In a war start waving goodbye son
Lyrical levels are too high, son
No word of a little lie, son
I'm perfect
Like Street Fighter 4
What you think they call man the street fighter for?
Man a steppin' up the gears of the war
Hadouken, straight to your jaw
Think it's a game like Street Fighter 4
What you think they call man the street fighter for?
Man I be steppin' up the gears of the war
Tiger, tiger straight to your jaw
When my CD hits the shelf
Bet you any money nobody's gonna buy you
I'm a lyrical black belt like Ryu
I'm the original like Bruce Lee
You're just an imitation like Fei Long
I can murk your crew all day long
One by one, winner stays on
Show me the money, yeah, pay me the wong
Cos I wanna big belly like Rufus
People don't get that I'm going on ruthless
Hurricane kick will leave man toothless
Try what you want your combos are useless
I'm a weed consumer
Get my eyeballs red like Akuma
Everybody's waiting, it coulda been sooner
D Double EP it's not a rumour
Like Street Fighter 4
What you think they call man the street fighter for?
Man a steppin' up the gears of the war
Hadouken, straight to your jaw
Think it's a game like Street Fighter 4
What you think they call man the street fighter for?
Man I be steppin' up the gears of the war
Tiger, tiger straight to your jaw
In the final fight
I'm the guy
Everyone wants to be my Cody
Cos you know you won't be able
To get a perfect, or get close
Let me give them a lyrical dose
Just like chicken pure man get roast
As soon as I bash my super duper Hadouken
Old school G
Just like Gouken
Hit them with the Shoryuken and Hadouken
Match my level to see if you can
Beat this let's see if you can
You be the judge, you be the jury
Look into my eyes, see the fury
You'll be pissed, like a brewery
Sick in the head nobody can cure me
Like Street Fighter 4
What you think they call man the street fighter for?
Man a steppin' up the gears of the war
Hadouken, straight to your jaw
Think it's a game like Street Fighter 4
What you think they call man the street fighter for?
Man I be steppin' up the gears of the war
Tiger, tiger straight to your jaw
Bluku bluku
Dirty-ty, that's me-me
D Double E's "Street Fighter Riddim" is a UK grime track that heavily references the video game franchise Street Fighter. D Double E compares himself and his lyrical abilities to various characters from the game. He boasts that he is a "lyrical invader" like Vega, "shocking MCs" like Blanka, and has the hooks of Balrog. The hook of the song also features sound effects from the game, such as the "Round 1, fight!" announcement and the sound of Ryu's Hadouken.
Throughout the song, D Double E asserts his dominance over other MCs in the grime scene. He challenges others to try and take him on and claims that no one can match his skill. He also boasts about his wealth and fame, telling those who don't have "money in the bank" that they are "wankers." These lyrics suggest that D Double E sees himself as a top player in the grime scene who has worked hard to achieve his status.
Overall, "Street Fighter Riddim" is a fun and energetic track that showcases D Double E's lyrical abilities while referencing a beloved video game franchise.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my gosh
Introducing D Double E, get ready for the show
It's D Double
Reiterating the artist performing
Hold tight Swerve on production
Acknowledging the producer of the song
It's street fighting time
Preparing for an aggressive and competitive performance
Round 1, fight!
Using a reference from the game to hype up the crowd
If it's me you're mad at
Addressing haters or challengers who may want to start a fight
You'll get a scar on your chest like Sagat
Warning of potential physical harm inflicted during a fight
Street fighting that's what I'm bad at
Admitting to being skilled in fighting and using it as a metaphor for rapping
My tings working perfect
Referring to his flow and delivery as being flawless
I come through in a beat up Honda
Describing his arrival in a less than glamorous vehicle
Give man a hundred slaps like E. Honda
Promising to come out on top and defeat challengers with ease
Give me the mic and let me ride the riddim
Asking to take over the beat with his lyrics
'Cause I spit the fire just like Dhalsim
Comparing his lyrical ability to the character's stretching ability
I'm a lyrical invader
Describing himself as forcefully making his mark on the music scene
Climbing to the top just like Vega
Referencing the character Vega's climbing ability to describe his rise to success
You v me nobody can save ya
Declaring himself as unbeatable
On the mic I'm way too major
Asserting his dominance in the rap game
Cos I'm shocking MCs like Blanka
Drawing a comparison to the shock attack used by the character Blanka in the game
I got money in the bank, I'm a banker
Bringing up his financial success and ability to bank money
You ain't got money in the bank, you're a wanker
Insulting those without financial success
I'm quick with the hooks like Balrog
Using Balrog's boxing skills to describe his skills in delivering hooks and verses
Get the ravers jumpin' like a bullfrog
Describing how his music can get crowds hyped and jumping around
And I been doing it for more than a while
Referencing his long career and experience in the industry
In the game I'm a soldier like Guile
Comparing himself to Guile's military status, showing his dedication and commitment to the rap game
So, 'cause you're big like Zangief
Addressing someone with a physical advantage like the character Zangief
Don't think you can ever try give man grief
Asserting his dominance and threatening to cause trouble to anyone who dares to challenge him
You don't wanna get into no big man beef
Warning others not to start any confrontations or fights
I'm here if you want a lyrical fight
Challenging others in the rap game
I'm that guy son
Reiterating his status as the top guy
Sucking up MCs like a Dyson
Using a vacuum cleaner brand to describe the way he dominates other rappers
You can spit bars if you wanna come and die, son
Inviting challengers to come and face him, knowing they will fail
You can spit bars give it your best try son
Challenging others to do their best but still knowing he will come out on top
Bus' to the head like M. Bison
Threatening to take out challengers like M. Bison's special move in the game
In a war start waving goodbye son
Asserting his dominance and threatening to take out anyone who tries to challenge him
Lyrical levels are too high, son
Referencing his superior lyrical ability
No word of a little lie, son
Ensuring the listeners know that he is telling the truth about his abilities
I'm perfect
Showing his confidence and pride in his skills
Like Street Fighter 4
Using Street Fighter 4 as a metaphor for his perfection
What you think they call man the street fighter for?
Rhetorically asking why he is called the street fighter
Man a steppin' up the gears of the war
Describing his journey to becoming the top rapper
Hadouken, straight to your jaw
Referencing the character's special move and asserting his dominance on the mic
Think it's a game like Street Fighter 4
Reminding listeners that he is not playing around and takes his craft seriously
Man I be steppin' up the gears of the war
Continuing his description of his journey to the top
Tiger, tiger straight to your jaw
Referencing another character's special move and again asserting his dominance
When my CD hits the shelf
Anticipating the release of his album
Bet you any money nobody's gonna buy you
Mocking his competitors and their inability to succeed
I'm a lyrical black belt like Ryu
Comparing his lyrical ability to Ryu's strong martial arts skills in the game
I'm the original like Bruce Lee
Referencing Bruce Lee's position as an originator in martial arts and his own position in the rap game
You're just an imitation like Fei Long
Belittling others who try to imitate his success
I can murk your crew all day long
Threatening to easily take down any group of challengers
One by one, winner stays on
Challenging individuals to take him on one at a time until he remains the winner
Show me the money, yeah, pay me the wong
Demanding compensation for his talent and success
Cos I wanna big belly like Rufus
Referencing Rufus' large stomach and using it as a metaphor for his financial success
People don't get that I'm going on ruthless
Explaining that he will do whatever it takes to continue his success
Hurricane kick will leave man toothless
Referencing another character's move and threatening the damage he could do to his challengers
Try what you want your combos are useless
Asserting that his challengers' attempts to defeat him are futile
I'm a weed consumer
Informing listeners of his marijuana use
Get my eyeballs red like Akuma
Referencing Akuma's red eyes and tying it into his own marijuana use
Everybody's waiting, it coulda been sooner
Acknowledging the anticipation for his release and wishing it could have come sooner
D Double EP it's not a rumour
Confirming the existence of his album and dismissing any rumors
In the final fight
Referring to his position as the top rapper
I'm the guy
Emphasizing that he is the one to beat
Everyone wants to be my Cody
Using Cody's status as a playable character as a metaphor for being like him
Cos you know you won't be able
Asserting that his challengers cannot compete
To get a perfect, or get close
Defeating the challenger without any losses or damage
Let me give them a lyrical dose
Challenging his challengers to come and face him
Just like chicken pure man get roast
Using a culinary metaphor to describe how he will defeat his challengers
As soon as I bash my super duper Hadouken
Referencing his lyrical ability and comparing it to a character's special move
Old school G
Describing himself as an old school gangster
Just like Gouken
Referencing another character and comparing himself to their skills
Hit them with the Shoryuken and Hadouken
Referencing more character's special moves as a metaphor for his skills
Match my level to see if you can
Challenging challengers to match his level and prove themselves
Beat this let's see if you can
Encouraging others to try and beat his skills
You be the judge, you be the jury
Leaving it to the listeners to decide who is the best
Look into my eyes, see the fury
Claiming that he is determined and fierce in his craft
You'll be pissed, like a brewery
Asserting that his challengers will feel frustrated and angry after facing him
Sick in the head nobody can cure me
Using an idiom to describe his unmatchable talent
Bluku bluku
Exclaiming for emphasis
Dirty-ty, that's me-me
Adding a unique and playful way to finish off the song
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Darren Jason Dixon, Joel Robert LeBlanc, Christopher James Paddon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@douglas2437
THis verse just kills me:
When my CD hits the shelf
Bet you any money no one's gonna buy you
I'm a lyrical black belt like Ryu
I'm the original like Bruce Lee
You're just an imitation like Fei Long
I could merc your crew all day long
One by one
Winner stays on
Show me the money yeah pay me the wong.
@trippydrew8492
Nearly 2020 and I am still waiting for a boxer or MMA fighter to use this as their walk out song.
@megaham1552
They should play this at Evo
@kolecava
MVP is born for this song 😂
@angeldejko8842
I was imagining myself as a ufc fighter this morning, coming out with this song
@deanparton2973
@@kolecava na bro
@kolecava
@@deanparton2973 ye bro
@imreallydead.23
Never get tired of listening to this
@discobiscuits4233
Same here haha
@chrispickering1460
Hope you’re kidding
@bretwojarski5842
@@chrispickering1460 Hope your kidding? This shit on shrooms was fuckin amazing