DJ Babu (from the DJ crew Beat Junkies), Evidence, and Rakaa joined together in 1992 in Los Angeles, CA and released Third Degree and Work the Angles, which were quickly established as favorites in the underground scene and among rap critics. They eventually signed to Capitol and in 2000 released The Platform, to more critical acclaim. Their sophomore set Expansion Team was released in 2001, led by the Alchemist-produced single Worst Comes To Worst, which sampled from Mobb Deep's Survival Of The Fittest. Their third album, Neighborhood Watch, was released in 2004 and debuted at #55 on USA's Billboard 200 Albums Chart. In addition to the Kanye West-produced single, This Way, it also featured the single Who's Who?, which was also included as a track on the Need for Speed: Underground and SSX 3 soundtracks, and peaked at #35 on the UK Singles Chart.
In 2006, they returned with the single Back Again, produced by The Alchemist. The trio's fourth album, 20/20, debuted on February 21, 2006.
In 2007 they released The Release Party. This package included a feature-length documentary on DVD as well as EP featuring new songs and remixes. The film, released through Decon, is a celebration of the release from their contract with Capital.
Directors of Photography is the fifth studio album by the American hip hop group. The album was released on August 12, 2014, by Rhymesayers Entertainment.
Worst Comes To Worst
Dilated Peoples Lyrics
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Some people got good friends
At night I live my life right
Intense, on the edge
On the wild
I'm from the group where friction leads to fire
Stack your bricks, the time is take your pick
My life is good, I got my peeps in the mix, so
Worst come to worst my people come first
I got worldwide family all over the Earth
And I worry bout em all for whatever it's worth
From the birth to the hearse, the streets, the guns burst
Words I disperse are here to free minds
And if mine are needy I need to feed mine
When worst come to worst
Set up shop and write a verse
Actually that's best come to best
My lyrics take care of me, they therapy
Get shit off my chest
Extra stress, three-four over the score
Different patterns of rhymin prepare me for war
So next time you see us we'll be deadly on tour
Word up, if worst comes to worst, I make whole crews disperse
You know it's family first
Gifted Unlimited with Dilated Peoples
Babu, Evidence, Iriscience
And a shout out to my man Alchemist on the trizzack
I'm a glutton for the truth, even though truth hurts
I've studied with my peoples on streets and in church
We make it hard when we go on first
Long road, honor of the samurai code
These California streets ain't paved with gold
Worst comes to worst
I got them back, at the end of the day
We could go our seperate ways but the songs remains
It won't change
Got my target locked at range
I might switch gears but first I switch lanes
Without my people I got nothing to gain, that's why
Special victims unit, catalyst for movement
Creates to devastate, since '84 show improvement
Definitely Dilated Peoples comes first
Cross-training spar, we raise the bar
And we put it in your ear no matter who you are
Worst come to worst my peoples come first
In this song, Dilated Peoples emphasizes the importance of loyalty to their people, even in difficult situations. The chorus repeats the phrase "Worst come to worst my peoples come first" to drive home this point. The first verse describes the wild and intense nature of the group and how they are ready for anything. They stack their bricks and are prepared to take on whatever challenges come their way. The second verse talks about the group's worldwide family and how they worry about them all. The MC acknowledges that sometimes life is difficult, but their words are meant to free minds and help them get through it. The third verse talks about the importance of the group's bond and how they always have each other's backs. The group takes pride in their work and is dedicated to their craft, which helps them deal with the stresses of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Worst come to worst my peoples come first
Regardless of what happens, my people will always be my first priority
Some people got good friends
Some people are lucky enough to have genuine friends
At night I live my life right
I try to live my life according to my principles
Intense, on the edge
I live my life with passion and constantly seek new experiences
On the wild
I embrace risk and danger in my life
I'm from the group where friction leads to fire
Being from a certain group, I know that disagreements and differences can escalate into conflicts
Stack your bricks, the time is take your pick
Time is running out, so it's time to make a decision and plan accordingly
Do or don't, the track Alchemist
There's no middle ground when it comes to pursuing my dreams, and the producer Alchemist's work inspires me
My life is good, I got my peeps in the mix, so
I consider myself fortunate, as I have good friends in my life
I got worldwide family all over the Earth
I have friends and loved ones all over the world
And I worry bout em all for whatever it's worth
I care deeply about their well-being, despite the limitations of my influence
From the birth to the hearse, the streets, the guns burst
From the beginning to the end of life, violence is always a possibility in some parts of the world
Words I disperse are here to free minds
I use my words to challenge conventional thinking and inspire others to think for themselves
And if mine are needy I need to feed mine
If I am struggling or in need of support, I must take care of myself first
Set up shop and write a verse
When things aren't going well, I turn to writing as a way to process my emotions
Actually that's best come to best
In reality, writing is the best thing for me in difficult situations
My lyrics take care of me, they therapy
Writing and creating music is therapeutic for me
Get shit off my chest
Through writing, I am able to express myself and relieve my emotional burden
Extra stress, three-four over the score
I deal with a lot of stress, but I use it as motivation to create even better music
Different patterns of rhymin prepare me for war
My unique style of rapping helps me prepare for the challenges I may face in life
So next time you see us we'll be deadly on tour
The next time you see us perform, we'll be at the top of our game
Word up, if worst comes to worst, I make whole crews disperse
If necessary, I am capable of defeating entire groups of people
You know it's family first
No matter what happens, my family and friends are always my top priority
I'm a glutton for the truth, even though truth hurts
I have a strong desire for the truth, even if it is painful
I've studied with my peoples on streets and in church
I have learned valuable lessons from both life experiences on the streets and religious institutions
We make it hard when we go on first
We set the bar high when we perform first in a competition or event
Long road, honor of the samurai code
My journey has been long and difficult, but I embrace the discipline and values of the samurai
These California streets ain't paved with gold
Life in California can be difficult and harsh
I got them back, at the end of the day
My friends will always support me, no matter what happens
We could go our separate ways but the songs remains
Even if we go our separate ways in life, our shared experiences and memories will continue to connect us
It won't change
The bond between us will always remain strong
Got my target locked at range
I am focused and determined to achieve my goals
I might switch gears but first I switch lanes
I am adaptable and can change my approach as needed to reach my goals
Without my people I got nothing to gain, that's why
My friends and family are what give my life purpose and meaning
Special victims unit, catalyst for movement
Dilated Peoples is a force to drive social change and inspire others
Creates to devastate, since '84 show improvement
We make music to make an impact and have been doing so since 1984, constantly improving along the way
Definitely Dilated Peoples comes first
The band Dilated Peoples will always take priority in our lives
Cross-training spar, we raise the bar
We constantly challenge ourselves and each other to improve and elevate our music
And we put it in your ear no matter who you are
We make music for everyone and strive to reach a wide audience
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: ALBERT JOHNSON, BOOKER T. JR. JONES, KEJUAN WALIEK MUCHITA, WILLIAM BELL
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Trent Yates
I swear This beat brings so much nostalgia. Bc This is how hip hop used to be. Dope Beats Dope rhymes and a dope music video to go with it. Real hip hop joints like this will never fade away.
Dunkdamonk
Can we go back
JDM-DOMO
Facts 💯
BARUCH TWELVE
WORD UP
morgan clyburn
Spittin Faxx 💯👑🔥
Nadir Munoo
2021 and this will forever be a Hip hop classic. R.I.P Guru 🙏
Mihai
This song is turning 20 this year, isn't it?
Trent Yates
This joint will always represent hip hop
Christopher Maloney
Say WORD💯
KROL ONE
Real hip hop