Ghostface Killah is critically acclaimed for his loud, fast-paced flow, and his stream-of-consciousness narratives containing cryptic slang and non-sequiturs.
Ghostface Killah was raised in the Stapleton housing projects in Staten Island, New York. In his autobiographical song "All That I Got Is You", Ghost tells the story of his childhood. He raps about how he grew up in a three bedroom apartment without his father, who left him at the age of six. Apparently, his mother had nine children.
His stage name was taken from one of the characters in the 1979 kung fu film Mystery of Chessboxing.
He was also a close friend of the three founding members of Wu-tang clan
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Ghostface Killah Lyrics
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Bob Digi, U G.O.D, Raekwon the Chef, the Inspektah Deck
M.E.T.H.O.D. (Man), the B.O.B.B., straight up, Masta Killa, the Gza, the Genius
It's the Ol' Dirty Bastard!
[ODB]
Straight up, turn it up, the headphones, turn it up, yo you here me?
What up Toney?
[Ghostface]
Whats up don' don'
[ODB]
All the way up
[Ghost]
You know how we do
[Cappa]
Let's get this paper together
[Ghost]
You motherfuckin' right Pa, uh huh.
[Cappa]
That's right, c'mon nigga
[ODB]
That's as far as it goes?
[Ghost]
Sound about to go off on some real live Wu-shit, uh huh
[Cappa]
W-T-C
[RZA]
Ghost-FACE!
[Ghost]
Lemme give y'all the bullshit hook for y'all niggas, check it out
[Chorus: Ghostface Killah]
The burners in the stash, we about the cash
We got females that got it like that
The golden child's that bone the crowd
See niggas in the place that bit my style
Well I'm a singer, dancer, we bulletproof brothers
Wu-Tang got the answer
Cause if I had a chance, to do it again
I will still keep the heat in my pants, uh
[Ghostface Killah]
Y'all be nice to the crackheads, everybody listen up
I shot one of my bitches, the hoe ain't trick enough
Word life to big screen Don, tapping dust bones out
With starwriters like I fucked Celine Dion
Stuck everything that's the god's honest beyond
We airin' niggas out that's the type shit that we on
Official Wu-Tang headbanger
Flood your space with big waves like you didn't set an anchor
[Raekwon the Chef]
Yo, I drink heavy gallons of Crew, play the big part
Niggas got squid on the grill, selling kids Clarks
Finesse notes, yo, the Guess on with the best pose
Yellow swede one matching hat with the gray gun
Niggas be rhymin' for nothing, then my team pull up
We all throw down y'all broke niggas stay frontin'
Lines come digital stupid, plus my team got
'nuff jury on, bet I'm still live and I'm coopin'
Two of my silverbacks run through a pack of your wolves
Front on react and sippin' Cog-I-nac so relax dude
Know I'm with these cracks dude
[ODB]
Yo, 1, 2, Dirt McGirt!
Solid tone smith with 5th shots, lick shots
Leave your head like a Shaolin monk with 6 dots
Brooklyn, Zoo, Zoo (Yo)
Brooooklyn, ZOO! (Yo!)
[Cappadonna]
It's the return of Bin Laden, grab your armor
Smash pretty boy niggas, crush they karma
Eat bones with alligators, roll deep, with my entourage
My whole crew's fresh out the bars
Diggler, AKA the Cab Driver
Drop him off in the middle of fire
Dirty Island, drag bodies to the murderland
Knock niggas out hurtin' my hand
[Method Man]
I remember in the elevators when we was playin' corners
Now we play the corners and the cops is stayin' on us, (uh)
Staten's where the war is
Where the court system's running out of warrants
Where TNT be jumping out the Taurus
For real I can't call it
You see I love Lucy cause she Lawless
Exactly like that 1-0-3-0-4 is
Snitch niggas swallow your tongue
Already know the island I'm from
And y'all don't want no problems with them
[Genius & GZA]
We got a history, full of lightning victories
Conceptual breakthrough it ain't no mystery
Long vision, from giants in every way
Rap czars, magnificent flows for every day
From the East to the ville, from the West to the hills
Incredible rhymes, encouraging skill
From rat packs, the smallest crews were enormous
They hit 'em fast, with an effortless performance
MCs start fleeing in flocks
Especially those that's more sensitive to heat and shock
[Inspektah Deck]
We grindin', down to the bone
My name grounded in stone
I'm Mr. Violence we loungin' with Chrome
Mr. Violence we lounge in his home, hit the housing on Rome
Shining like a hundred thousand in stones
Move mountains with poems, got a jones for dinero
1-6-zero my songs we throwin' elbows
The hoes cling, sho thing, we know kings
Only dime dikes, with minds right, we choose Queens
[Masta Killa]
Yeah we wild like rockstars who smash guitars
Yo son split his face with the toast, he ain't Ghost
It's no joke iron coat rife him with the stroke
One toke brains float, shot to the throat
Before the smoke hit, witness the killing
On the crime scene
Body on the block
Eyes open from the shock
Of being popped in the neck
Yet he still had a lit cigarette between his fingertips
Danger when you step into the chamber with the master
Disaster, gotta blast ya, cause I hafta
[U-God]
The rat pack is back from the island of Stat'
Leave you cursed off, cuz you worship the gat
The first one to snap drunk off the Smirnoff
Blow the bouncer's ear off, let him floss he the boss
Handcuffed, to the turntables like, Wizard Theodore
See it's pure, let it rain curly ounces
Bang him with the thing that hang from the trousers
You don't want no drama, I'm flaming fast
That nigga jumped up and did the Damon Dash (Dash)
[GUNSHOT]
"9 Milli Bros" is a song by Ghostface Killah featuring members of the Wu-Tang Clan, including RZA, Method Man, GZA, Raekwon, Inspektah Deck, Masta Killa, Cappadonna, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. The song is filled with classic Wu-Tang rap with each member taking turns to flex their rhyming skills. The lyrics are packed with references to the street life, drugs, and violence that have been a signature of the Wu-Tang Clan's music.
The chorus talks about how the Wu-Tang members are all about getting money and protecting themselves with their weapons (burners) while also being a group of talented individuals who can sing and dance. The verse by Ghostface Killah talks about his violent tendencies towards his partners and how he is unapologetic about it. Raekwon's verse talks about his love for alcohol and designer clothes, while ODB's verse is full of his signature unpredictability and randomness.
The song is filled with the same gritty and raw energy that has made the Wu-Tang Clan such a beloved and iconic hip hop group. It is an excellent showcase for each member's unique talents and their ability to work together as a cohesive unit. The chorus is catchy, and the verses are filled with clever wordplay and references to the Wu-Tang Clan's legacy.
Line by Line Meaning
[RZA]
Introducing the members of Wu-Tang Clan
[ODB]
Checking the sound quality of the headphones
[Cappadonna]
Greeting one of the members of the group
[Ghostface]
Greeting another member of the group and emphasizing the importance of their work
[Cappa]
Suggesting that the group works together to make money
[ODB]
Wondering if that's all there is to their work
[Ghost]
Stating that their music is about to get very real
[RZA]
Getting everyone's attention and introducing Ghostface Killah
[Chorus: Ghostface Killah]
Singing about the group's mission to get cash, the wealth of women in their lives, and how their work has influenced others
[Ghostface Killah]
Talking about shooting one of his girlfriends who was not dedicated enough, showing the group's violent tendencies
[Raekwon the Chef]
Brags about how much alcohol he can drink and details the illegal activity happening on the streets
[Cappadonna]
Claims to be like Bin Laden, willing to kill anyone in his way, and boasting about his crew being fresh out of jail
[Method Man]
Recalls a memory of playing game in an elevator, but now the group is involved in more serious struggle, brought on by police corruption and lack of justice
[Genius & GZA]
Celebrating the group's history of successes and unique talents, reinforcing that they come from all over the city
[Inspektah Deck]
Talking about violent tendencies and reflecting how much he likes money
[Masta Killa]
Describing how the group's violent nature causes them to lash out and hurt others
[U-God]
Boasting about their power and skill, glamorizing violence and crime
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@mannygonzalez8358
The energy in this record amazes me everytime.. the whole collective killed it.
@gardensofthegods
True and now imagine what it was like to be there live in the studio when they were recording this ...
... but all the music is MF Doom and so yes it would still be a great song but picture what it would be like without this music by him sampled from his song fenugreek
@Ghostfacekillah1
@gardensofthegods beat sounds better here than it did on Monsta island czars album
@joshachziger
My favorite MF DOOM joint. RIP King
@MiddleWeightChampion
what do u mean? he aint even on this joint man
@joshachziger
@DrKA1s89 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZNtYNvrVGw
@Ghostfacekillah1
@DrKA1s89 that’s his beat
@samrose3205
@DrKA1s89 He produced it
@nickycotton6137
@Sam Rose = Aye, surely! The LEGEND 🔥🔥🔥
@jmar1973
When this dropped I constantly rolled around Newark in my LS400 blasting this on heavy rotation! Made my GF sick,lol....