In 1999, Foxy Brown made history as the first female rapper to have a number 1 album with Chyna Doll selling over 173,000 copies in the first week.
In 2005, while in the midst of recording her studio album Black Roses, Brown faced another hardship when she was diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss. The hearing impairment took 100% of Brown's hearing, but 20% was restored after an operation to repair it. After her fifth surgery Foxy regained 99.9% of her hearing.
Following a relatively quiet career period which coincided with an eight month jail sentence in 2008, Foxy continued to record the long in-progress Black Roses with a projected release date of late 2010. Ultimately, Black Roses was never released.
In 2018, after years of hiatus, Brown was a featured artist on Nicki Minaj's fourth studio album Queen on the track "Coco Chanel".
Affirmative Action Ft The Firm
Foxy Brown Lyrics
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This is what it's all about
Word, time to take Affirmative Action, son
They just don't understand, you kna'mean?
Niggas comin' sideways, thinkin' stuff is sweet, man, kna'mean?
Niggas don't understand the four devils
Lust, envy, hate, jealousy
Wicked niggas, man
Yo, sit back, relax, catch your contact, sip your Cog-ni-ac
And let's all wash this money through this laundry mat
Sneak attack, the new cats in rap worth top dollar
In fact, touch mine's and I'll react like a Rottweiler
Who could relate? We play for high stakes at gunpoint
Catch 'em and break
Undress 'em, tie 'em with tape, no escape
The Corleone, fettuccine Capone
Roam in your own zone, or get kidnapped and clapped in your dome
We got it sewn, The Firm art of war is unknown
Lower your tone, face it, homicide cases get blown
Aristocrats, politickin' daily with diplomats
See, me, I'm an official mack, Lex coupe triple black
Criminal thoughts in the blue Porsche
My destiny's to be the new boss
That nigga Paulie gotta die, he too soft
That nigga's dead on a ki of heroin
They found his head on the couch with his dick in his mouth
I put the hit out
Yo, the smoothest killer since Bugsy, bitches love me
In Queens where my drugs be, I wear Guess jeans and rugbies
Yo, my people from Medina, they will see you when you re-up
Bring your heater, all your C.R.E.A.M. go between us
Real shit, my Desert Eagle got a ill grip
I chill with niggas that hit Dominican spots and steal bricks
My red beam made a dread scream and sprayed a fed team
Corleone be turnin' niggas to fiends
Yukons and ninja black Lexus
'Mega, the pretty boy with mafia connections
It's The Firm, nigga, set it
Yo, my mind is seein' through your design like Blind Fury
I shine jewelry, sippin' on crushed grapes, we lust papes
And push cakes inside the casket at Just' wake
It's sickenin', he just finished bidding' upstate
And now the projects is talkin' that somebody-gotta-die-shit
It's logic, as long as it's nobody that's in my clique
My man Smoke know how to expand coke in Mr. Coffee
Feds cost me two mill' to get the system off me
Life's a bitch but God forbid the bitch divorce me
I'll be flooded with ice so Hell fire can't scorch me
Cuban cigars, meetin' Foxy at the Demars, movin' cars
Your top papi, señor Escobar
In the black Camaro, Firm deep
All my niggas hail the blackest sparrow
Wallabee's be the apparel
Through the darkest tunnel
I got visions of multimillions in the biggest bundle
In a Lex pushed by my nigga Jungle
E-Moneybags got Moët Chandon
Bundle of 62, they ain't got a clue what we about to do
My whole team, we shittin' hard like Czar
Sosa, Foxy Brown, Cormega and Escobar
I keep a phat marquess piece, laced in all the illest snake skin
Armani sweaters, Carolina Herrera
Be The Firm, baby
From BK to the Bridge, my nigga Wiz
Operation Firm Biz, so what the deal is?
I keep a phat jew-el, sippin' Cristy
Sittin' on top of fifty grand in the Nautica van, uh
We stay incogni' like all them thug niggas in Marcy
The Gods, they praise Allah with visions of Gandhi
Bet it on my whole crew is Don Juan
On Cayman Island with a case of Cristal
And Baba Shallah spoke
Nigga with them Cubans that snort coke
Raw though, an ounce mixed with leak, that's pure though
Flippin' the bigger picture
The bigger nigga with the cheddar was mad dripper
He had a fuckin' villa in Manilla
We gotta flee to Panama
But wait it's half-and-half, ki's is one and two-fifth, so how we flip?
32 grams raw, chop it in half, get 16
Double it, times 3
We got 48, which means a whole lot of C.R.E.A.M.
Divide the profit by 4, subtract it by 8, we back to 16
Now add the other two that 'Mega bringin' through
So let's see, if we flip this other ki, then that's more for me
Mad coke and mad leak
Plus a 500 cut in half is 250
Now triple that times three, we got three quarters of another ki
The Firm, baby, Vol. 1, uh
The lyrics of Foxy Brown's song Affirmative Action Ft The Firm discuss the brutal, violent world of drug dealing and the inherent dangers associated with it. Brown begins the song by declaring that she's going to take affirmative action against "wicked niggas," those who come at her "sideways thinking stuff is sweet." She goes on to list the "four devils": lust, envy, hate, jealousy, and explains that these drive many people in the drug trade to violence and betrayal.
Later in the song, Brown and her collaborators in The Firm discuss various aspects of drug dealing, from laundering money to ordering hits on rivals. They also talk about the risks involved, including jail time and death. The lyrics present a bleak and unsparing view of this world, in which even the most successful drug lords can meet sudden and violent ends.
The song is also notable for its appearance of some of the most famous names in 90s hip-hop, including Nas, AZ, and Cormega. These artists were all participants in The Firm, a short-lived supergroup that was formed to great fanfare in the mid-90s. While the group ultimately disbanded, its members continued to be important voices in hip-hop for years to come.
Line by Line Meaning
This is what, this what they want, huh?
This is what they desire and expect, right?
This is what it's all about
This is the ultimate goal and purpose
Word, time to take Affirmative Action, son
Indeed, it is time to assert ourselves and make decisive moves
They just don't understand, you kna'mean?
They simply can't comprehend, do you understand?
Niggas comin' sideways, thinkin' stuff is sweet, man, kna'mean?
People approaching with disrespect, assuming things are easy, do you understand?
Niggas don't understand the four devils
People fail to comprehend the destructive forces of lust, envy, hate, and jealousy
Lust, envy, hate, jealousy
Desire, resentment, hostility, and covetousness
Wicked niggas, man
Malicious individuals, you know
Yo, sit back, relax, catch your contact, sip your Cog-ni-ac
Hey, take a moment to unwind, absorb the atmosphere, and enjoy your alcoholic beverage
And let's all wash this money through this laundry mat
And together, let's launder our illicit earnings
Sneak attack, the new cats in rap worth top dollar
A surprise assault, the emerging rap artists are highly valuable
In fact, touch mine's and I'll react like a Rottweiler
In fact, if you dare harm what I possess, I will respond fiercely like a Rottweiler
Who could relate? We play for high stakes at gunpoint
Who else can understand? We engage in high-risk activities using firearms
Catch 'em and break
Undress 'em, tie 'em with tape, no escape
Capture them and subject them to physical harm
Strip them, secure them with tape, no chance of escape
The Corleone, fettuccine Capone
Like the Corleone family, powerful and influential
Referring to Al Capone
Roam in your own zone, or get kidnapped and clapped in your dome
Stay within your comfort zone, or else you'll be abducted and shot in the head
We got it sewn, The Firm art of war is unknown
We have complete control, our strategies of warfare are unfamiliar to others
Lower your tone, face it, homicide cases get blown
Speak more softly, because murder investigations often collapse
Aristocrats, politickin' daily with diplomats
People of high social rank, engaging in political discussions with diplomats regularly
See, me, I'm an official mack, Lex coupe triple black
You see, I am an authorized player, driving a dark-colored luxury car
Criminal thoughts in the blue Porsche
Illegal ideas while driving a blue Porsche
My destiny's to be the new boss
My fate is to become the leader
That nigga Paulie gotta die, he too soft
That individual Paulie must be killed because he lacks toughness
That nigga's dead on a ki of heroin
That person is deceased due to a kilogram of heroin
They found his head on the couch with his dick in his mouth
His decapitated head was discovered on the sofa with his genitals in his mouth
I put the hit out
I ordered the assassination
Yo, the smoothest killer since Bugsy, bitches love me
Hey, I am the most suave murderer since Bugsy Siegel, women adore me
In Queens where my drugs be, I wear Guess jeans and rugbies
I sell narcotics in Queens; I dress in Guess jeans and rugby shirts
Yo, my people from Medina, they will see you when you re-up
Hey, my associates from the Medina neighborhood will meet you when you replenish your supply
Bring your heater, all your C.R.E.A.M. go between us
Carry your firearm, all your money will be divided among us
Real shit, my Desert Eagle got a ill grip
Authentic truth, my Desert Eagle handgun possesses an exceptional grip
I chill with niggas that hit Dominican spots and steal bricks
I associate with individuals who target Dominican locales and steal large quantities of drugs
My red beam made a dread scream and sprayed a fed team
My laser sight caused a Rastafarian to scream and my bullets struck law enforcement agents
Corleone be turnin' niggas to fiends
I, like the Corleone family, have the ability to transform people into drug addicts
Yukons and ninja black Lexus
Large SUVs and sleek black Lexus vehicles
'Mega, the pretty boy with mafia connections
'Mega, the attractive man with ties to organized crime
It's The Firm, nigga, set it
This is The Firm, my friend, let's proceed
Yo, my mind is seein' through your design like Blind Fury
Hey, my intellect can perceive and understand your intentions clearly, just like a blind warrior
I shine jewelry, sippin' on crushed grapes, we lust papes
I flaunt expensive jewelry, while enjoying high-quality wine, we desire money
And push cakes inside the casket at Just' wake
And place illegal drugs inside the coffin during Just's funeral
It's sickenin', he just finished bidding' upstate
It's disturbing, he recently completed his prison sentence upstate
And now the projects is talkin' that somebody-gotta-die-shit
And now the residents of the housing projects are discussing the need for someone to be killed
It's logic, as long as it's nobody that's in my clique
It's a reasonable plan, as long as it doesn't involve anyone from my group
My man Smoke know how to expand coke in Mr. Coffee
My associate Smoke knows how to increase the production of cocaine using a Mr. Coffee machine
Feds cost me two mill' to get the system off me
The federal authorities extorted two million dollars from me to evade prosecution
Life's a bitch but God forbid the bitch divorce me
Life is difficult, but I pray my difficulties do not worsen
I'll be flooded with ice so Hell fire can't scorch me
I will be adorned with so much jewelry that even the fires of Hell will not harm me
Cuban cigars, meetin' Foxy at the Demars, movin' cars
Smoking Cuban cigars, rendezvous with Foxy at the Demars club, engaging in illegal vehicle operations
Your top papi, señor Escobar
Your superior drug dealer, Mr. Escobar
In the black Camaro, Firm deep
Driving in the black Camaro, the entire Firm is present
All my niggas hail the blackest sparrow
All my friends greet the darkest sparrow, paying homage
Wallabee's be the apparel
Wallabee shoes are our preferred choice of clothing
Through the darkest tunnel
Navigating through the most challenging situations
I got visions of multimillions in the biggest bundle
I envision accumulating millions of dollars in the largest bundle of cash
In a Lex pushed by my nigga Jungle
Driving in a Lexus, driven by my companion Jungle
E-Moneybags got Moët Chandon
E-Moneybags possesses bottles of high-end champagne, Moët Chandon
Bundle of 62, they ain't got a clue what we about to do
Consisting of 62 units, they have no idea about our imminent actions
My whole team, we shittin' hard like Czar
My entire crew is experiencing success and dominance like a czar
Sosa, Foxy Brown, Cormega and Escobar
Sosa, Foxy Brown, Cormega, and Escobar
I keep a phat marquess piece, laced in all the illest snake skin
I own an impressive pistol, decorated with the highest quality snake skin
Armani sweaters, Carolina Herrera
Wearing Armani sweaters, Carolina Herrera outfits
Be The Firm, baby
We represent The Firm, my dear
From BK to the Bridge, my nigga Wiz
From Brooklyn to the Bridge, my friend Wiz
Operation Firm Biz, so what the deal is?
Our enterprise is called Operation Firm Biz, so what's the situation?
I keep a phat jew-el, sippin' Cristy
I own a large jewel, while enjoying Cristal champagne
Sittin' on top of fifty grand in the Nautica van, uh
Seated on top of $50,000 inside the Nautica van, uh
We stay incogni' like all them thug niggas in Marcy
We maintain a low profile, just like all those criminal individuals in Marcy Projects
The Gods, they praise Allah with visions of Gandhi
The supreme beings, they worship Allah while envisioning the principles of Gandhi
Bet it on my whole crew is Don Juan
I guarantee my entire crew possesses the charm of Don Juan
On Cayman Island with a case of Cristal
In Cayman Islands with a crate of Cristal champagne
And Baba Shallah spoke
And Baba Shallah, a respected scholar, uttered
Nigga with them Cubans that snort coke
A person associated with Cuban individuals who consume cocaine
Raw though, an ounce mixed with leak, that's pure though
Yet, it's unprocessed; an ounce combined with cocaine, that's genuine
Flippin' the bigger picture
Manipulating the larger plan
The bigger nigga with the cheddar was mad dripper
The larger individual with the wealth was excessively extravagant
He had a fuckin' villa in Manilla
He possessed a luxurious property in Manilla
We gotta flee to Panama
We must escape to Panama
But wait it's half-and-half, ki's is one and two-fifth, so how we flip?
But wait, it's a mixture of cocaine and lactose, the kilos weigh 1.4 units, so how do we proceed?
32 grams raw, chop it in half, get 16
32 grams in its pure form, divide it in half to obtain 16 units
Double it, times 3
Double it, then multiply by 3
We got 48, which means a whole lot of C.R.E.A.M.
We have 48, signifying a substantial amount of money
Divide the profit by 4, subtract it by 8, we back to 16
Divide the earnings by 4, then subtract 8, resulting in 16 units once again
Now add the other two that 'Mega bringin' through
Now include the additional two units that 'Mega is bringing along
So let's see, if we flip this other ki, then that's more for me
So, let's evaluate; if we sell this additional kilo, then I will benefit even more
Mad coke and mad leak
Abundant cocaine and abundant profits
Plus a 500 cut in half is 250
Additionally, dividing a $500 profit in half leaves $250
Now triple that times three, we got three quarters of another ki
Now, multiply that by three and triple it again, resulting in three-fourths of yet another kilo
The Firm, baby, Vol. 1, uh
The Firm, my dear, Volume 1, uh
Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nasir Jones, Inga D. Marchand, Dave A. Atkinson, Samuel J. Barnes, Anthony S. Cruz, Cory McKay, Jean Claude Olivier
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rosszwelling1703
I've never moved on from this era.
@ibromeo9682
me too
@sundayokojaja8015
Me too
@Jaantastic
đ„sameđ„
@piercemansfield7362
No one has
@ssemwogereresolomon8424
Neither have I
@saintskeyz
AZâs flow is unparalleled, Nas drops gems as usual, and foxy KILLED IT.
@tthvrben1908
AZ dropped fire on this track tho
@northernking6610
Dont forget mega now... criminal thoughts in a blue porsche? Firrrrrre
@leaderofsound82
Yall always slept on mega real reason the firm was who they were