Side Of My City
E.C. Illa aka Whitefolks Lyrics


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[Chorus: x2]
I be reppin' my city I be reppin' my city
I be reppin' my city
I be reppin' my city er er er'y night
I be reppin' my city
I be reppin' my city
I be reppin' my city, no one can do it better
[Rick Ross:]
Let the top back on the Chevy
Then I crank up the boom
Smellin' Issey Miyake
Soon as I step in the room
Hundred thousand in jewels
That's a whole lotta moves
So what's a soldier to do
Standin' in his bloody boots
Yea I'm fresh outta boot camp
Ain't gotta food stamp
Counterfeit bills will get you killed
Now where the goons at
It's poppin' in Opa-locka, floppin' them candy paints
Chrome Dayton's, 12 pack of 12s in the seven trey
Still hustle everyday, Dade County be the place
Get murdered for a burger with a nickle-plated burner
Still burnin' rubber, bustin' rubbers
And these bitches under cover
Tell the truth I ain't a lover
But I fuck her like I love her Boss...

[Chorus: x2]

I be reppin' my city
I be grippin' them cities
I be flippin' them pennies
Turn em to good and plenty
I be strokin' that pussy
I be smokin' that kushie
I be flippin' dem flounders
They be huntin' my bounty
I'm the face of the hood
Every place in the hood
Triple C's in there
Come get a taste of my hood
I'm da captain of the corner
Khaki's and Coronas
Now we gotta show em
So let's patch em up and blow em
Now, blow the dice, shake em
Roll em, don't throw em
Hand clap, where it's at
Nigga show me somethin'
Out in Sixy, Opa lock, overtime, city buy
You know how we get it Don
Nigga, that's how I bet a thou
Project Poe, I'm the project hoe
That means, every-time I talk, the projects spoke
And we in the same struggle
So the projects know
Gotta million dollar profit
Singin' project notes
Just know...

[Chorus: x2]

(This what I'm talkin bout right here Poe...)
Wherever I'm at I'm good nigga, hood nigga
First sign of problems, eliminate
Wish a nigga would act
Like he can't have rappers slip out the boroughs
Rosero? with the word, roses hit your mirror?
Cartel represents, center of the war zone
Super cats on the coupe, cover of the whole zone
Catch me in the Source, double XL rated
Next to million dollar Nextel
Workin', ain't trippin' other checks now
Super sells, so the pussy's platinum
Back to the basics
You in danger at 16 with the beam
One in the chamber aimed at that 0 7
Got the chopper close by
Head bussa from the Bronx
Rep my city every night
Hundred thousand worth of ice
Tight work, boy that's life work
Crystal clear starin' make your eyes hurt
Time for the new breed, Triple C
Custom cars and cycles
Psycho path for my math
Put my hand on the pipe torch

[CHORUS x2]

[Brisco]
I be reppin' my city
I be reppin' my block
I be reppin' my hood
I be reppin' the locks
Welcome to Dade County
This the bottom of the beaker
Where the beach is sexy blue
And the cocaine cheaper
High nine five nigga, let me ride
I'm in that dolphin-colored S5
Fire, look at me, I'm
Bouncin' with that chick
Got the grill out my left fold
See how now I live
Call me Mr. Stephon'
I gotta plush seat from Ingo P
Just know I rep my city through Miami's E




Yea, I'm Miami's Baby...
Brisco to Opa-locka, goon come save me..

Overall Meaning

In "Side Of My City", E.C. Illa aka Whitefolks proudly declares his love and loyalty for his hometown. The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, highlights his unwavering dedication towards his city. He repeats the phrase, "I be reppin' my city", several times, emphasizing that he's been doing it "er'y night" and "no one can do it better." The verse featuring Rick Ross adds more substance to the song, with Ross talking about his hood experiences in Florida. He talks about his time in boot camp and being a survivor in the criminal underworld. E.C. Illa reinforces his message that he is proud of his roots and his hometown, and no force will make him change his loyalty towards his city.


The song is an ode to Illinois, where E.C. Illa is from, but also encompasses a broader message. "City" could represent any place that a person feels a sense of home and belonging. The song portrays the importance of a sense of community, and how it can become someone's identity. The lyrics stress that even during difficult times, the love for the city remains unshaken. The song ends with Brisco expressing his loyalty to Miami, and the pride it instills in him.


Line by Line Meaning

I be reppin' my city
I proudly represent my city


I be grippin' them cities
I hold on to the streets of my city


I be flippin' them pennies
I turn small amounts of money into larger sums


Turn em to good and plenty
I make something valuable out of very little


I be strokin' that pussy
I am sexually involved with women


I be smokin' that kushie
I am consuming marijuana


I be flippin' dem flounders
I am selling drugs and making profits


They be huntin' my bounty
They are looking for me to capture or harm me


I'm the face of the hood
I am the prominent figure representing the neighborhood


Every place in the hood
I am known and respected in every part of the neighborhood


Triple C's in there
The Triple C's (Carol City Cartel) are present and influential


Come get a taste of my hood
Come and experience the reality of my neighborhood


I'm da captain of the corner
I am the leader and authority figure in the street corner


Khaki's and Coronas
Wearing khaki clothing and drinking Corona beer


Now we gotta show em
Now we have to prove ourselves


So let's patch em up and blow em
Let's fix our problems and impress them with our actions


Wherever I'm at I'm good nigga, hood nigga
No matter where I am, I am respected and accepted as a street person


First sign of problems, eliminate
As soon as a problem arises, I take immediate action to eliminate it


Wish a nigga would act
I dare someone to challenge or act defiantly


Like he can't have rappers slip out the boroughs
Don't underestimate the ability to bring rappers from various neighborhoods


Cartel represents, center of the war zone
The Cartel represents the central and most dangerous area


Super cats on the coupe, cover of the whole zone
Superior individuals dominate the area and control everything


Catch me in the Source, double XL rated
You can find me featured in popular hip-hop magazines


Next to million dollar Nextel
I am associated with wealthy and successful individuals


Workin', ain't trippin' other checks now
I am focused on my work and not concerned about other sources of income


Super sells, so the pussy's platinum
My reputation and success make women highly attracted to me


Back to the basics
Returning to the fundamental principles


You in danger at 16 with the beam
You are at risk of being targeted at a young age with a weapon


One in the chamber aimed at that 0 7
Having a loaded gun ready to shoot at the police


Got the chopper close by
I have a machine gun readily accessible


Head bussa from the Bronx
I am a tough and respected individual from the Bronx


Rep my city every night
I represent and stand up for my city every night


Hundred thousand worth of ice
I possess jewelry worth one hundred thousand dollars


Tight work, boy that's life work
I put in intense effort, that's how I live my life


Crystal clear starin' make your eyes hurt
My high-quality diamonds are so clear that they hurt your eyes


Time for the new breed, Triple C
It's the era for the new generation represented by the Triple C's


Custom cars and cycles
Unique and personalized cars and motorcycles


Psycho path for my math
I am relentless and dangerous when it comes to my money


Put my hand on the pipe torch
I am prepared to use violence if necessary


I be reppin' my block
I proudly represent my neighborhood


I be reppin' the locks
I proudly represent the streets and boundaries of my neighborhood


This the bottom of the beaker
This is the lowest and most dangerous part of the community


Where the beach is sexy blue
In this area, the beach has a captivating and attractive blue color


And the cocaine cheaper
The price of cocaine is more affordable here


High nine five nigga, let me ride
Highway 95 is well-known in the area, allow me to travel freely


I'm in that dolphin-colored S5
I drive a car with a unique shade of blue, reminiscent of a dolphin


Fire, look at me, I'm
I am impressive and successful


Bouncin' with that chick
I am enjoying the company of an attractive woman


Got the grill out my left fold
I have a valuable gold teeth grill stored safely in my pocket


See how now I live
Observe and understand the lifestyle I currently have


Call me Mr. Stephon'
Refer to me as Mr. Stephon'


I gotta plush seat from Ingo P
I have a luxurious seat provided by Ingo P


Just know I rep my city through Miami's E
Understand that I represent my city through Miami's E (Entertainment)


Yea, I'm Miami's Baby...
Yes, I am Miami's Baby


Brisco to Opa-locka, goon come save me..
From Brisco to Opa-locka, a dangerous neighborhood, someone come and protect me




Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILLIAM ROBERTS, JEAN MAX BORGES, JOSEPH CARTAGENA, SCOTT STORCH, DWAYNE CARTER

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Comments from YouTube:

@GeorgeOforiAtta

One of my favorite songs by E.C. Illa

@elibrave180

Here 2022! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

@przemyslawsanetra4307

Still bumpin this!

@18LonelyRollers

These Chi Tracks Iโ€™ve been listening to over a decade now might be the only reason why I still keep a YouTube premium account. Plural you heard

@donttrip2829

Folkz went renegade

@mrwablez2166

Blast from the past ๐Ÿ‘

@mattchesler2799

Dope as fuck

@coolbreez5972

Folks ass was going crazy

@Angel-qw6vb

"Aka: Writte

@decaturdeedaniel

Collaboration call out wish

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