Hold it Down
Das EFX Lyrics

Yeah yeah, aaah, diggy das nigga, diggy das what what?
Introducing the artist and getting the crowd's attention

Yeah what?
Asking if the crowd is ready for the performance

Got ta hold it down
Maintaining control and authority over the performance

Hold it down, nigga keep it on lock
Continuing to maintain control and authority over the performance

I be the man droppin' the slang on your premises
Introducing oneself as the rapper who dominates with their slang everywhere they perform

We the menaces, clanging rappers like they're Genesis
Asserting dominance over other rappers, comparing their clashing sounds to the opening of the Bible

Now what the hell is this I heard, you wanna see this?
Asking what someone who wants to challenge the artist has heard about them

Ya best believe this kid, I got more rhymes than Run got Adidas
Boasting about having a multitude of rhymes like legendary rapper Run-D.M.C. has a multitude of Adidas shoes

You can't defeat us so just back up off the metaphor
Declaring that no one can beat the artist in a metaphorical rap battle

The Boogie Banger, tell me what the hell's the art for?
Questioning what the purpose of rap music is as the Boogie Banger

Yiggity yeah
An expression of excitement and enthusiasm

The sooky-sooky, bringin' it from the sewer, it's the Boogie Bang
Continuing the introduction of the Boogie Banger as an underground rapper who brings energy from the sewer

Used to kick the rookie slang, critics wonder "could he hang?"
Reflecting on starting as a beginner rapper and facing criticism from doubters

Drop my first joint and made the whole world flip
Achieving sudden success after releasing their first single

Next trip, critics that wasn't wit' it popped lip (like what?)
Encountering negative feedback from critics who previously ignored the artist

"Nigga eat dat and nigga eat dis"
Mocking the criticism and telling detractors to try harder

But fuck, nigga need that, get off my nigga, eject
Dismissing criticism and telling detractors to leave the artist's circle

Miggity mog it's the Prince of Darkness here to spark this
Using wordplay to introduce oneself as a skilled rapper

Riggity mic, my target's the underground market
Claiming to aim for success in the underground rap community

I be the rapper and chief, the editor etcetera
Asserting authority as the lead rapper and claiming to have additional roles such as an editor

The miggity mad dred night predator
Claiming to be a skilled rapper who can defeat others

'Cause all the time, niggas be frontin' in their rhymes
Calling attention to other rappers who lie or exaggerate in their lyrics

Claimin' to represent the bastards, missin' classes, doin' time
Calling out rappers who claim to represent struggling communities but actually have negative lifestyles

But when I come through they be like "ooh look, the man!"
Boasting about being revered and respected by critics and fans

Shakin' niggas down like the earth shook Japan
Using a simile to describe the impact the artist has on others

Well all I need is my 40, some Buda and my Timbs
Naming essential items for the artist's daily life as a rapper

My biggity black benz with them ninteen-inch rims
Boasting about a luxury car with large wheels

I gotta maintain and at the same time I watch my ass
Acknowledging the need to both stay successful and avoid danger or harm

The cash, 'cause any fuckin' day could be your last
Emphasizing the importance of money as a means of safety and protection

I took a breather, now we snipin' off the roof
Taking a break and then returning with aggressive energy

We back up in the booth and gettin' busy off the 100-proof
Returning to the studio and recording new music while under the influence of alcohol

Of Vodka, I rock a rhyme just for the thrill of it
Boasting about making music for fun and not for money or fame

'Cause when I'm spillin' it I'm fillin' it, check how I'm killin' it
Using wordplay to show how confident the artist is in their lyrical abilities

But a'time I write a rhyme I takes some time to make it rougher
Explaining how the artist spends time refining their lyrics to make them sound better

So suffer, y'know it's me the nicotine puffer
Boasting about being addicted to making music and smoking cigarettes

I miggity made this for the snitches, 'cause for the riches
Explaining how the artist made the song for those who inform on others, and those focused on making money

We never changing faces like them two singin' bitches
Contrasting themselves with pop singers who often change their appearance to stay relevant

So hold it down for '95 or you's a goner
Encouraging listeners to support the artist and their music

Big up to all my peoples on corner puffin' marijuana
Giving a shoutout to people who smoke marijuana on street corners

I briggity break the dame, we roll the game
Announcing a shift in the song's focus and declaring the artist's dominance in the rap industry

In '92 wit' my crew, ain't a thing changed
Referencing the year 1992 and declaring that things have remained the same since then

But the styles, the miles on the Jeep, the Beamer
Listing changes in style and vehicles used by the artist since 1992

The drawers on my ass, the 'erb grass got greener
Joking about wearing underwear and smoking marijuana

My knocker plus be droppin' the skills off the top a
Describing the artist's unique style of rap and how they create lyrics on the spot

The dome for my peoples in the sewer, yo I got ta
Emphasizing how the artist cares for those who live in areas considered undesirable

Hold it down, keep it on lock
Repeating the importance of maintaining control and authority over the performance

My nigga Mo Bee wit the real hip-hop
Shouting out a fellow rapper named Mo Bee and acknowledging he makes authentic hip-hop music

(Got ta hold it down)
Repeating the importance of maintaining control and authority over the performance

Diggity Das EFX wit the real hip-hop
Acknowledging the group's name and their focus on making authentic hip-hop music

The young and the restless, word we don't stop
Describing the group's energy and motivation to keep making music

My nigga PMD wit the real hip-hop (Hit Squad)
Shouting out a fellow rapper named PMD and acknowledging he makes authentic hip-hop music as part of the Hit Squad collective

My nigga DJ Scratch wit the real hip-hop
Shouting out a fellow rapper named DJ Scratch and acknowledging he makes authentic hip-hop music