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1. Leslie Edward Pridgen (born March 24, 1977), better known by his stage name Freeway, is an American rapper. Freeway a.k.a. Philly Freeway began rapping while in high school. He later met fellow rapper Beanie Sigel, who would be signed to Roc-A-Fella and later help Freeway get a contract with the record label. Freeway became one of the label's most visible artists after making his first appearance on The Dynasty: Roc La Familia in 2000 and appearing on several other Roc releases before putting out his solo album, Philadelphia Freeway.
The album was produced primarily by Roc-A-Fella-affiliated artists--Just Blaze, Bink!, Kanye West--and featured mostly Roc-A-Fella rappers as well, many of them from State Property: a Philadelphia-based bunch of Roc members that Freeway and Beanie Sigel had compiled into a group. The album's biggest hit was What We Do, produced by Just Blaze and featuring Jay-Z & Beanie Sigel.
After relations between Beanie Sigel and State Property soured, whether he and Freeway are still friends is unclear. Though Beanie had said he didn't know if he'd work with State Property again, he was present at Jay-Z's I Declare War concert alongside Freeway.
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2. Freeway are a classic British rock covers band based in York. A five piece playing primarily twin guitar rock music from the classic rock era of the 70s and 80s.
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3. A 3-piece blues rock band from Australia
International Hustler
Freeway Lyrics
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Freeway, mother fucker, from the the, the Roc
Any day you want to see my get shot of your strip
Everybody want to be me, get paid off the block flip
Scripts move and paid off the rappin'
I'm makin' some things happen
You make an attempt to see me then its
Clip boom, I'm makin' some things matchin', I'm froze
Choo, Free sneeze on you faggots
Here the clip drop, reload the semi-automatic
Get popped, then we seize keys like traffic
Box whip, locksmith, move keys through traffic
I'm like Boston, George and Blow
Philadelphia Freeway keep yay from blocks of soap
And y'all local, we international
Grip rounds every time I hit towns
[Chorus]
And I hope y'all hear me in London and France
I tote wax down there when I ain't luggin' the cannon
and in Mecca I'm bowin', in Hawaii I'm landin'
on an island, smokin' and thinkin'
I hug blocks in the United States
I cop cribs in Africa, y'all can't relate
I kick box in Bangkok, shark in Japan
Play my part, switch vans every time I hit man
And I, pull dimes every time I hit man
Since I'm a little ludicrous international post dude
And I, post up where you can't get man
Make hits with Jigga man, gotta respect dude
Much respect due, disrespect? you take food
Feed you to the bullets in front of your steps
Pull it in front of your pets
Brains in their bowl, you pet food
Meanwhile I'm tryin' to make MJ moves
Which one? either I fool
Jordan or Jackson, but until I get the fortune I'm snappin'
Snatchin', I'll show you how the meat eyes do
Give up weight, when you show em what them heaters do
Nigga wait, don't be that rude
You can take weight from anybody if he think that he that dude
Roc-A-Fella nigga, we that crew
Shake niggas, And1 mixtape niggas, we got moves
[Chorus]
And the flows SICK damn, man
It's A Man's World nigga, sit down you girl niggas
That's why I bring pounds around you girl niggas
'Case I gotta cock it back and clap on mother fucka, what
Don't need a pound to sound you girl niggas
But the pound's loud sound'll drown you motha fucka's ears
Yeah, it's Freeway young scrapper
Say my name wrong, I'll lodge a bullet in your nappy hair
Yeah, it's the flow of the decade
Studio, backwoods, 'dro and the Pepsi
Do it the best way
I was thirteen, cockin' the tek back, look how the tek spray
Now I dribble down, V-A mother fucka
For schizlle you'll see Free my nizzle
Oh, yeah, don't forget the Way mother fucka
Any stupid mother fucka in my way gettin crippled
[Chorus: x2]
The song International Hustler by Freeway is a boastful anthem that celebrates the rapper's success and hustle not only on the streets but across the borders. The opening lines assert his ability to move between different territories effortlessly, as he goes from being overseas to the blocks. He takes pride in his affiliation with Roc-A-Fella records and warns his rivals of the consequences of trying to mess with him. Freeway also brags about his talent for making money from different sources: while his scripts move and earn him a fortune, he also makes things match by venturing into other businesses. He describes himself as being frozen, which could mean he is numb to the dangers of his illegal activities, or he is devoid of emotions because of his tough exterior. He ends the verse by announcing that he grips rounds every time he hits the towns.
In the chorus, Freeway acknowledges his global presence, as he hopes to be heard in distant places such as London, France, Mecca, and Hawaii. He adds that he carries humongous sums of wax (slang for cocaine) when he is not carrying his gun, and in Africa, he buys homes instead of renting them. Freeway also boasts of his physical prowess as he claims to kickbox in Bangkok and swim with sharks in Japan.
The second verse starts with a wordplay on the rapper Ludacris, as Freeway calls himself a little ludicrous international post dude. He proceeds to brag about his ability to move weight (slang for drugs) and take over rival territories without much struggle. He warns his foes that he would not hesitate to feed them to the bullets in front of their steps or pet food bowls. Freeway declares his ambition to make MJ (Michael Jordan or Michael Jackson) moves but admits he still has a long way to go before getting the fortune he desires. He concludes the verse by saying his crew, Roc-A-Fella, is a force to reckon with, and they can shake any opponent as though they were And1 mixtape basketball players.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I go from overseas, back to the block
I travel internationally but always come back to my hometown
Freeway, mother fucker, from the the, the Roc
I am Freeway and I represent Roc-A-Fella Records
Any day you want to see my get shot of your strip
If you have a problem with me, I am willing to fight you on your own turf
Everybody want to be me, get paid off the block flip
People admire me and want to emulate my success in the rap game and with street hustling
Scripts move and paid off the rappin'
My rhymes are popular and help me make money
I'm makin' some things happen
I am making big moves in the music industry and with my hustling
Clip boom, I'm makin' some things matchin', I'm froze
I am unflinching and will shoot if necessary to protect myself
Stuffy nose, we bounce wit machinery, ah
I am always ready to fight and have weapons on me
Choo, Free sneeze on you faggots
I am disrespectful to those I see as weak or inferior
Here the clip drop, reload the semi-automatic
I am always prepared to defend myself and will reload my gun if needed
Get popped, then we seize keys like traffic
If someone tries to cross me, I will take their drugs and money
Box whip, locksmith, move keys through traffic
I transport drugs with ease and am always on the move
I'm like Boston, George and Blow
I am a successful drug dealer like the characters in the movie Blow
Philadelphia Freeway keep yay from blocks of soap
I keep drugs (yay) away from areas that will lead to trouble
And y'all local, we international
My crew and I have a global reach and influence
Grip rounds every time I hit towns
I am always ready to defend myself in new and unfamiliar places
And I hope y'all hear me in London and France
I want my music to be popular all around the world
I tote wax down there when I ain't luggin' the cannon
I transport drugs (wax) when I'm not carrying my gun
And in Mecca I'm bowin', in Hawaii I'm landin'
I am spiritual and respectful in the holy city of Mecca, but also enjoy the beautiful scenery of Hawaii
On an island, smokin' and thinkin'
I enjoy relaxing and reflecting on life while smoking weed on an island
I hug blocks in the United States
I am always hustling and involved in the street life in America
I cop cribs in Africa, y'all can't relate
I have invested in property in Africa, which most people cannot understand or relate to
I kick box in Bangkok, shark in Japan
I am adventurous and enjoy trying new things, such as kickboxing in Thailand and swimming with sharks in Japan
Play my part, switch vans every time I hit man
I am always playing my role in the criminal underworld and switch cars frequently to avoid detection
And I, pull dimes every time I hit man
I attract attractive women wherever I go
Since I'm a little ludicrous international post dude
I am like rapper Ludacris in that I am a successful international artist
And I, post up where you can't get man
I go to places that are difficult for others to reach
Make hits with Jigga man, gotta respect dude
I collaborate with Jay-Z and have earned respect in the rap industry
Much respect due, disrespect? you take food
I show respect to those who deserve it, but will retaliate if disrespected
Feed you to the bullets in front of your steps
I will shoot you in front of your own home
Pull it in front of your pets
I have no remorse and will even shoot a person's pet
Brains in their bowl, you pet food
I am violent and will leave a person's pet dead on the floor
Meanwhile I'm tryin' to make MJ moves
I am trying to make big moves and be as successful as Michael Jackson
Which one? either I fool
I am not sure whether I want to be like Michael Jordan or Michael Jackson
Jordan or Jackson, but until I get the fortune I'm snappin'
I am determined to succeed and will do what it takes until I am financially successful
Snatchin', I'll show you how the meat eyes do
I am an expert in the art of 'snatching' people's possessions
Give up weight, when you show em what them heaters do
People will give up their drugs when they see the firepower I possess
Nigga wait, don't be that rude
I will not tolerate disrespect or rudeness from others
You can take weight from anybody if he think that he that dude
I am confident and believe I can take drugs from anyone who thinks they are untouchable
Roc-A-Fella nigga, we that crew
I am proud to be a part of the Roc-A-Fella crew
Shake niggas, And1 mixtape niggas, we got moves
My crew and I are skilled hustlers like the basketball players in And1 mixtapes
And the flows SICK damn, man
My rhymes are amazing and impressive
It's A Man's World nigga, sit down you girl niggas
The world is tough and competitive, so weak people (girl niggas) should step aside
That's why I bring pounds around you girl niggas
I carry large amounts of drugs around weak people (girl niggas) to intimidate them
'Case I gotta cock it back and clap on mother fucka, what
If someone messes with me, I will pull out my gun and shoot them
Don't need a pound to sound you girl niggas
I can threaten and bully people without the need for a gun
But the pound's loud sound'll drown you motha fucka's ears
The sound of my gun will be deafening and intimidating to those who hear it
Yeah, it's Freeway young scrapper
I am Freeway, a young and successful hustler
Say my name wrong, I'll lodge a bullet in your nappy hair
I am offended if people mispronounce my name and will become violent
Yeah, it's the flow of the decade
My style of rapping is the best and most popular of the decade
Studio, backwoods, 'dro and the Pepsi
I enjoy smoking weed and drinking Pepsi while recording music in the studio
Do it the best way
I always strive to do things the best way possible
I was thirteen, cockin' the tek back, look how the tek spray
I have been involved in criminal activity since a very young age
Now I dribble down, V-A mother fucka
I am living a successful life now and no longer need to hustle in the streets
For schizlle you'll see Free my nizzle
You will always see me (Free) being successful and making money
Oh, yeah, don't forget the Way mother fucka
Don't forget my crew, the Roc-A-Fella (the Way) crew
Any stupid mother fucka in my way gettin crippled
Anyone who stands in my way or disrespects me will get hurt or punished severely
[Chorus]
Recurring chorus that emphasizes the theme of being an international hustler
[Chorus: x2]
Recurring chorus that emphasizes the theme of being an international hustler
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIBERIO SERRANO, K. ROBERTS, LESLIE PRIDGEN
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