Danny has released many free projects over the web, the most popular being 2011’s XXX. Brown released the album "Hawaiian Snow” with G-Unit’s Tony Yayo and several mixtapes (Detroit State of Mind 1-4, Browntown, It’s A Art (with producer Mainframe) and Hot Soup). Brown has found much success on the internet through the support of the music blogs and social media and the decision to release “The Hybrid” online as a free download.
Danny has worked with many artists in the Detroit hip-hop community such as the late J Dilla, Black Milk, Elzhi, Guilty Simpson, Trick Trick, and T3. Also known for championing up-and-coming artists, Danny has worked with lesser known acts such as Oakland, California's Main Attrakionz and is know for promoting these types of underground acts via his twitter.
Brown spent most of the summer of 2010 touring with G-Unit, and a few months later released “Hawaiian Snow” with Tony Yayo. Due to lack of promotion the sales were disappointing, however through the G-Unit connection Brown was able to experience firsthand the rigors of touring and the workings of the music industry as a whole. The experience served to jade Danny to the concepts of being on a major label and committing himself to appealing to an urban audience who he felt rejected him because of his look and style of dress which consisted of skinny jeans and vintage tees as 50 Cent refused to sign Danny Brown to G-Unit because he didn’t approve of his distaste for baggy denim. No longer concentrating on appealing to any particular audience, With this new found freedom, Danny delved into making more experimental music based on influences like UK Grime and Progressive Rock.
His experimental sound melded with traditional street narrative has brought about attention from progressive press such as Pitchfork.com, Fader Magazine, Spin Magazine and the like but no press more satisfying than making the cover of the Detroit Metro Times, his hometown’s alternative art’s and culture magazine.
Danny’s music later found a home on Fool’s Gold Records, the independent label helmed by internationally heralded DJ A-Trak and his partner Nick Catchdubs. The label and the artist having the same mindset, the two parties are now focused on releasing his upcoming projects, a free album that released Summer 2011 entitled “XXX” and his untitled Fool’s Gold records debut coming subsequently after.
His albums that followed also received positive feedback (Old, Atrocity Exhibition, U Know What I'm Sayin?).
He then sadly dunked on anyone else who had the misfortune to drop in the calendar year 2023 by dropping album of the decade Scaring the Hoes Vol. 1 with JPEGMAFIA on March 24th. It tragically received praise from disgraced music reviewer the BallDrop, but contrarily to this otherwise mark of disgrace from the worst person we all have the displeasure to be aware of, the album actually fye asl.
You know he had to go two for two on the DLC of Scaring the Hoes on the sacred national holiday of 7/11. No skips all Ws and is not mixed like shit for the "aesthetic" anymore, and JPEGMAFIA dodges the corny allegations by making Danny audible. Great news all around.
On October 17th, he began the rollout for his highly anticapted sixth studio album with the single Tantor (fire as fuck).
The Return
Danny Brown Lyrics
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But if they ever see me then they might have to duck, nigga
Like what, nigga? Before your ass can answer
Get your whole shit bust, nigga
Done rose out them ashes, drinking Fiji water
Wanna pull me in that fire when I'm tryna feed my daughter
Wanna snatch my mommas plate, and tell her she can't eat
And we gone have us some discrepancies right here in this skreet
And when you don't listen, gotta speak with violence
And duct tape the grandmama, strip a man of all his honor
Out here tryna be a G, now you wish you a goner
I walk with the Gods with the tongues of the devil
Tryna keep a nigga thirsty so for rain I pray mercy
The return of the gangsta 'cause niggas don't believe
I roll hotter than my sleeve, leave a nigga in the street
The return of the gangster cause niggas got bills
This rap shit don't work then its back to selling krills
Return of the gangster cause niggas want that real
Want that old Danny Brown but nigga I'm like chill
Return of the gangster fucked that hipster squeeze the trigger
You got me fucked up I'm a hood ass nigga
Eastside niggas keep roaches in the ashtray
Twenty thousand out the public housing on a bad day
Drop it in the pot, if it ain't lockin' that's some bad yay
Tryna save my soul I wish the lord would meet me half way
Devil on my shoulder as I'm whipping up this yola
And that motor hit the rotor ship this blow to Minnesota
Only option is a shoot out if the police pull me over
This shit get real as shit thats on your Playstation controller
Call of Duty ass nigga, dick in the booty ass nigga
Don't po' up roll no dough up and I don't get no cash witcha
Feel like fuck the world it ain't no friends up in this business
Fuck my label show them that I'm the real realest nigga in it
Gangsta Gibbs, bitch
It's the return of the gangsta, thanks ta'
These phony ass wannabe thug perpetrators and wankstas
Your wifey turn the tide and nigga I red paint ya
Won't stress or cry about it, cause it's not in my nature
It's the return of the gangsta, thanks ta'
These phony ass wannabe thug perpetrators and wankstas
Your wifey turn the tide and nigga I red paint ya
Won't stress or cry about it, cause it's not in my nature
Danny Brown's song "The Return" is a commentary on the struggles of inner-city life and the constant fight to survive. The opening lines "See they think I'm a fuck nigga, but if they ever see me then they might have to duck, nigga," sets the tone for the rest of the song. Brown is challenging anyone who underestimates him and warns them of the consequences. He asserts that he has risen from the ashes, but he still faces challenges, with people trying to bring him down when he's trying to provide for his daughter. His lyrics capture the desperation and violence that can occur when someone is pushed to their limit. Brown's use of vulgar language and intense imagery reflects the harsh realities that many face in urban America.
The chorus' repetition of "the return of the gangsta" highlights the irony of the situation. Society pushes people to become "gangstas" to meet their needs, but then demonizes them for their behavior. Brown acknowledges this irony, and his lyrics bring to light the struggles of the impoverished and the marginalized.
Line by Line Meaning
See they think I'm a fuck nigga
People believe that I am dishonest and untrustworthy
But if they ever see me then they might have to duck, nigga
If someone who thinks I am dishonest sees me, they may need to avoid me
Like what, nigga? Before your ass can answer
I am quicker and more ready to fight than you
Get your whole shit bust, nigga
I will fight you and severely harm you
Done rose out them ashes, drinking Fiji water
I have overcome difficult times and now live a comfortable life
Wanna pull me in that fire when I'm tryna feed my daughter
Some people want to drag me into trouble when I am trying to provide for my child
Wanna snatch my mommas plate, and tell her she can't eat
Some people want to take away from my family and make them suffer
And we gone have us some discrepancies right here in this skreet
We will have disagreements and confrontations in this street
Because the weak don't speak, get left in silence
People who are weak stay silent and therefore don't get what they want
And when you don't listen, gotta speak with violence
If someone doesn't listen, then sometimes you have to use violence to make them understand
And duct tape the grandmama, strip a man of all his honor
Some people do terrible things, like tying up an elderly woman and taking away a man's sense of pride
Out here tryna be a G, now you wish you a goner
Some people try to act tough, but end up regretting it when they face the consequences
I walk with the Gods with the tongues of the devil
I have a complex nature, combining good and evil
Tryna keep a nigga thirsty so for rain I pray mercy
I am constantly looking for relief and peace in a difficult situation
The return of the gangsta 'cause niggas don't believe
I am returning as a gangster because people don't believe me
I roll hotter than my sleeve, leave a nigga in the street
I am more powerful and influential than others, and can defeat them if needed
The return of the gangster cause niggas got bills
The reason I am returning as a gangster is because I have financial obligations to meet
This rap shit don't work then its back to selling krills
If my career as a rapper doesn't work out, then I may have to return to selling drugs
Return of the gangster cause niggas want that real
People want me to be authentic and true to my roots
Want that old Danny Brown but nigga I'm like chill
People want me to be like my old self, but I am not going to do that
Return of the gangster fucked that hipster squeeze the trigger
I am rejecting the trend of hipster culture and embracing my gangster roots
You got me fucked up I'm a hood ass nigga
Do not underestimate me, I have a strong connection to my neighborhood and gangster lifestyle
Eastside niggas keep roaches in the ashtray
People from my neighborhood have poor living conditions and struggle with poverty
Twenty thousand out the public housing on a bad day
Even on a bad day, I still have to spend a lot of money on necessities and expenses
Drop it in the pot, if it ain't lockin' that's some bad yay
I have to deal with the risk of low-quality drugs
Tryna save my soul I wish the lord would meet me half way
I am struggling to find faith and redemption, but hope for help finding it
Devil on my shoulder as I'm whipping up this yola
I am being tempted by evil as I am involved in drug dealing
And that motor hit the rotor ship this blow to Minnesota
I am distributing drugs to other states, including Minnesota
Only option is a shoot out if the police pull me over
If I am stopped by the police while involved in drug dealing, violence may be unavoidable
This shit get real as shit thats on your Playstation controller
The violence and danger I encounter is not a game or a fantasy, it is very real
Call of Duty ass nigga, dick in the booty ass nigga
You are a coward if you don't act in real life situations like you would in video games
Don't po' up roll no dough up and I don't get no cash witcha
Don't bother me with drugs or parties, I only care about making money
Feel like fuck the world it ain't no friends up in this business
I feel isolated and mistrustful towards everyone in the drug trade
Fuck my label show them that I'm the real realest nigga in it
I don't care about the judgement or expectations of my music label, I will continue to be authentic in my music
It's the return of the gangsta, thanks ta'
I am returning as a gangster, despite criticism and judgement from others
These phony ass wannabe thug perpetrators and wankstas
I dislike fake and insincere people who try to act tough or like gangsters
Your wifey turn the tide and nigga I red paint ya
Even someone close like a wife can betray and turn against you, and I will make them pay
Won't stress or cry about it, cause it's not in my nature
I am tough and unflappable, and won't let setbacks or betrayal get me down
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: COREY WOODS, DANIEL SEWELL, FREDRICK JAMEL TIPTON, PAUL WHITE, GIORGIO G. MORODER, ANDRE BENJAMIN, ANTWAN ANDRE PATTON, PATRICK L. BROWN, RAYMON AMEER MURRAY, RICO R. WADE
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@momenashraf2255
[Intro: Third World Man]
Six million dollar cyan buy my soul
I ain’t no bionic man
[Verse 1: Danny Brown]
See, they think I'm a fuck nigga
But if they ever see me, then they might have to duck, nigga
Like what, nigga?
Before your ass can answer, get your whole shit bust, nigga
Done rose out them ashes, drinking Fiji water
Wanna pull me in that fire while I'm tryna feed my daughter
Wanna snatch my momma's plate, and tell her she can't eat
Then we gon' have us some discrepancies right here in this street
Because the weak don't speak, get left in silence
And when you don't listen, gotta speak with violence
And duct tape the grandmomma, strip a man of all his honor
Tryna be a G, now you wish you a goner
I walk with the Gods with a tongue for the devil
Tryna keep a nigga thirsty, so for rain, I pray mercy
[Hook: Danny Brown]
The return of the gangster, 'cause niggas don't believe
I roll hotter than my sleeve, leave a nigga in the street
The return of the gangster, 'cause niggas got bills
This rap shit don't work, then it's back to selling krills
Return of the gangster, 'cause niggas want that real
Want that old Danny Brown, but nigga, I'm like, "Chill"
The return of the gangster, fuck a hipster, squeeze a trigger
You got me fucked up, I'm a hood-ass nigga
[Break 1: Freddie Gibbs]
Ugh
Gibbs
E-S to the G-N
[Verse 2: Freddie Gibbs]
Eastside niggas keep roaches in the ashtray
Twenty thousand out the public housing on a bad day
Drop it in the pot, if it ain't locking, that's some bad yay'
Tryna save my soul, I wish the Lord would meet me halfway
Devil on my shoulder as I'm whipping up this yola
And that motor hit the rotor, ship this blow to Minnesota
Only option is a shootout if the police pull me over
This shit get realer than shit that's on your PlayStation controller
Call of Duty ass nigga, dick-in-the-booty-ass nigga
Don't pour or roll no dough up, then I don't get no cash with you
Feel like, "Fuck the world," it ain't no friends up in this business
Fuck my label, show them I'm the real realest nigga in it
[Break: Freddie Gibbs]
Gangsta Gibbs
Nigga
Bitch...
[Hook 2: Freddie Gibbs]
It's the return of the gangsta, thanks to
These phony-ass wannabe thug perpetrators and wankstas
Your white tee turn to tie-dye, nigga, I red-paint you
Won't stress or cry about it, 'cause it's not in my nature
It's the return of the gangsta, thanks to
These phony-ass wannabe thug perpetrators and wankstas
Your white tee turn to tie-dye, nigga, I red-paint you
Won't stress or cry about it, 'cause it's not in my nature, motherfucker
@campbellnichelius
I had no idea that was Danny on the beginning all the tracks I heard him on his voice was high pitched
@TrizollinTehWorld
Ayyyye I was trying to find this song again. Danny sounds so dope when he's chill like this but his other voice is cool too.
@swizzmist97
right though bro
@PrincessDenyse
Right?! But this shit was from he was goin to his come up.. I just love it’s with Freddie right?! 😍😍😍
@johnboy4955
If you fw his voice not being crazy his hybrid mixtape is solid asf and he sounds more deep on that. Danny brown is the goat imo
@DillaDawg88
@@johnboy4955 true, hybrid is dope af, as well as the "XXX" LP, got one of the best intro and outro period
@griseldapelican6366
gangsta Gibbs fucking murdered this
@CorpseCall
Gibbs is a fucking gangster.
@andstr4150
hard to find bars like this anymore gotdamn
@friendman1852
Gibbs just destroys every beat