Hustler
Da Beatminerz Lyrics

Yo, everybody lookin' at me like I'm 'bout to drop Some real fucked up, dissin' black people shit Just gone give it here, check it out
People are expecting me to say something negative about black people, but I'm just giving them something to listen to

Man, it's some cold-hearted shit you doin' dawg I guess tha-that's the way it is Yea, folks don't write about this shit Why you got to focus on negativity? You forgot that didn't cha, yea, but I see it good now
Your negative behavior is bad, but unfortunately that's just how life is. People don't talk about positive things much. Why do you have to be so focused on negativity? You used to be positive, and it's good to see that you've realized the error of your ways

Yo, I remember when the summer was hot, I'm huggin' my block The soldier, tryin' to get over with this hustle I got Lookin' out for the cops, on my way to the top Ain't no reason to even question if I'm rugged or not
I remember the hot summer days, when I used to hustle in my neighborhood. I always looked out for the cops while trying to make it to the top. There's no doubt that I'm tough, so don't even question it

We had a powerful team, doin' powerful things The American dream, I'm about gettin' cream It ain't just for me, it's for my whole family This is for all of y'all, I call it the hustler's theme, knah'mean?
We had a strong team, doing great things. I'm after the 'American Dream' of getting rich. It's not just for me, but for my entire family. This is for all of us, and I call it the 'hustler's theme', you know what I mean?

Amidst the dangerous days, and the dangerous nights The lost wages and the salary heights I stayed out of harms way, helped my family to fight When I slipped into darkness, they brought me back to the light
During the dangerous times of day and night, when wages and income were low, I kept myself and my family safe. They supported me when I was lost, and helped me find light in the darkness

Pray to the Lord above for added insight A man confronted with these challenges in his life To the ladies I might, be the compassionate type Come see if it's real and feel what my action is like
I pray to God for extra wisdom to deal with these challenges in my life. Ladies might think I'm compassionate, so come see for yourself and feel how I act

Right, the man of your dreams, I'm handlin' fiends Fabulous things, more than mansions and rings A palace built for a king, is how rich'll be You tryin' to win, get a piece of this victory
I'm the man you dream of, handling business and making lots of money. I'm after things far beyond just mansions and rings; I want to live like a king in my palace. If you want to succeed like me, come get a piece of the victory

And don't ask about my past, that's history Don't be afraid of the hustle girl, just get with me You gotta love supreme, but as good as it seems I'm in love with the cream, this is the hustler's theme, knah'mean?
My past is irrelevant, so don't ask me about it. Don't be scared of my business pursuits as a woman, just join me. While love is important, I'm focused on making money. This is the idea behind the hustle, you know what I mean?

Can you stay alive in this strugglin' thing? Stay alive in this hustlin' thing? The hustle's only as good, as what the customers bring Some are no longer with us, others locked up in the bing
Can you survive in the struggle and hustle? The success of the hustle depends on what the customers can bring. Some customers are no longer available, and some are locked up in prison

See I found a knew trade that I hustle with It's called hip-hop and I got a love for it Far from easy believe me y'all, I must admit 'cause y'all customers'll never get enough of this
I learned a new trade to hustle, called hip-hop, and I love it. Don't underestimate how hard it is, because my customers can't get enough of it

And now you can depend on your local suppliers The Last Emp again, down with Da Beatminerz Rockin' wit'chu, we ain't forget 'chu, as we continue Catch us at the venue, the hustler's theme
You can count on me, your local supplier for hip-hop. The Last Emp is back with Da Beatminerz, still supporting you as we continue our business. Come see us at the venue for a taste of our hustler's theme

Yo, this for the press, you know what I'm sayin' Beatminerz, brace 4 impak, July Yo this for the press, you know what I'm sayin' Beatminerz, brace 4 impak, July 2001 Rawkus records, this is how it goes down
This one's for the press, you know what I'm saying? Da Beatminerz are ready for impact in July. Brace yourselves. This is how we do things at Rawkus records