Grand Puba (born William Dixon March 4, 1966) is a rapper best known as a m… Read Full Bio ↴Grand Puba (born William Dixon March 4, 1966) is a rapper best known as a member of the group Brand Nubian. He debuted with the group Masters of Ceremony. Their album Dynamite (1988) was hailed by critics, but probably due to lack of sales the group soon disbanded, and Puba emerged as the lead rapper of Brand Nubian. After their innovative and versatile debut album One For All (1990) - covering areas from reggae-influenced rap to new jack swing - Puba left the group and embarked on a solo career. He became a member of the group again in 1998, in time for the album The Return. In 1999, Puba and groupmate Sadat X performed on the track "Once Again" on Handsome Boy Modeling School's concept album So How's Your Girl. . . . Following the group's 2004 effort Fire In The Hole, a rejuvenated Puba appeared on tracks with Beanie Sigel ("Bread and Butter", also featuring groupmate Sadat X), Missy Elliott ("My Struggles" featuring his onetime collaborator Mary J. Blige), and Ugly Duckling ("Party Goin' Down Tonight")

Who Makes The Loot
Grand Puba Lyrics

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Who makes the loot? Grand Puba
Who makes the loot?
Who makes the loot? Grand Puba
Well, who makes the loot? Bust it

Goodness grief, let me lighten up the brief
Honies spell Grand Puba when they wanna spell relief
Who is the man, more than a hundred grand?

Give a pound to a friend, put a tool to a clown
Damn, bang, bang, bang, Jimmy Coco Puff
Who is the one who gives you nuff?
Don't answer, here comes the flavor
And you wanna ask what Grand Puba gave ya?

Some dope shit, some real live shit
Puba is the one who's givin' fits
A new style, new style, are you ready for this type?
Now, I rock hip, everybody's rockin' hype
On the very down low you might see me at a show
If the show ain't for dough then you won't see the bro
The Grand man, just as usual
But let me slow down 'cause I know I'm confusin' y'all

Grand Puba
Grand, Grand Puba
Grand Puba
Grand, Grand Puba
Grand Puba
Grand Puba (bust it, we gon' move on like this)
G-g-grand, Grand Puba

I once caught a bid
I never hit skid
Never date a girl if the girl got a kid
Nah, poppa's got a brand new bag
And I never hit skins once they sag
Guy says groovy, you like to see a movie?
Stick it in easy, it comes back greasy
First to tell you slow down
But be the second to take you uptown

I won't fall or fumble, trip stagger or stumble
Not a soft sucker but I still come humble
The next candidate, who holds all the weight
It ain't him or him, you better get the story straight
Ron Stud is my D.J. Makes the girl feel like it's foreplay
Comin' like a bull, so you better yell, "Ole"
Here is the one, I shine like the sun
You get too close, you might get done

Yeah
Funky
Ain't nuttin' but funky
It's just funky
Aiyyo, check this out
The right type of hype
This how we gon' move it for the 90's and the year 2000
Check it out
Do the knowledge, this ain't no loop
This is some real live funky, funky get down on the get down
And I'm flowin' to this type of hype

The bass player's real, the drummer's real
The bass player's real, and the drummer's real
Word is bond
We got the guitars, everythin' is live
Knahmsayin'?
Year 2000,
It ain't just a simple loop, so don't get souped

As we hit it with The Brand New Heavies
Yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Who Makes The Loot" by Grand Puba is a rap song that celebrates his success and prosperity. The lyrics suggest that he is a wealthy and influential man who has overcome many hurdles to achieve his success. The opening lines of the song, "Who makes the loot? Grand Puba", sets the tone and emphasis on Grand Puba's accomplishments. He goes on to describe his appeal to women, his large sums of money, and his distinct style that sets him apart from others. He speaks about his ability to give new flavor and style to his audience and how he is ready to bring a new flavor and style to the hip-hop scene. The chorus repeats “Who makes the loot?” to further emphasize his success.

Throughout the song, Grand Puba flexes his lyrical ability, using clever wordplay and alliteration to create an engaging and fun experience for the listener. He also references a previous run-in with the law but contrasts it with his current success. He speaks about how he is now able to afford things that were previously beyond his reach, such as expensive bags and women who are more attuned to his level of success. Finally, he brings in some funk music elements and further emphasizes his new, unique style that he is introducing to the rap game as he moves into the 2000s.

Overall, "Who Makes The Loot" is a song celebrating Grand Puba's success and unique hip-hop flavor. His lyrics use clever wordplay to create an engaging and fun experience that showcases his success as one of the genre’s top voices.

Line by Line Meaning

Who makes the loot? Grand Puba
Who generates wealth? Well, that would be me, Grand Puba.

Who makes the loot?
Who is responsible for the financial success we are experiencing?

Who makes the loot? Grand Puba
I, Grand Puba, am the one who is responsible for creating this wealth.

Well, who makes the loot? Bust it
So, the question remains, who is responsible for our financial gains? Let's break it down.

Goodness grief, let me lighten up the brief
Wow, let me explain what's going on in simpler terms.

Honies spell Grand Puba when they wanna spell relief
People look up to me, Grand Puba, for solace and comfort.

Who is the man, more than a hundred grand?
Who is the one with financial success totaling greater than $100,000?

Give a pound to a friend, put a tool to a clown
I am generous to my friends, but harsh to those who attempt to deceive me.

Damn, bang, bang, bang, Jimmy Coco Puff
I don't care for idle chatter or horseplay.

Who is the one who gives you nuff?
Who provides you with enough of what you need?

Don't answer, here comes the flavor
I don't need an answer, because I'm about to show you what I'm made of.

And you wanna ask what Grand Puba gave ya?
You may be wondering what I have given you.

Some dope shit, some real live shit
I always deliver exceptional work, both in quality and substance.

Puba is the one who's givin' fits
I am the one who is constantly causing a stir in the industry.

A new style, new style, are you ready for this type?
I am introducing an innovative style, one that you have never seen before. Are you prepared for it?

Now, I rock hip, everybody's rockin' hype
I am at the forefront of the hip hop scene, and others are following in my footsteps.

On the very down low you might see me at a show
I may attend concerts, but you won't find me out in the open.

If the show ain't for dough then you won't see the bro
I only attend concerts that pay me, otherwise, I won't be there.

The Grand man, just as usual
I am still as great as I was before, as expected.

But let me slow down 'cause I know I'm confusin' y'all
I'd like to take it easy because I know I may be confusing some of you.

I once caught a bid
I was imprisoned at one point in time.

I never hit skid
I never ruined my reputation and always kept succeeding.

Never date a girl if the girl got a kid
I would never involve myself with a woman who has a child.

Nah, poppa's got a brand new bag
No, I am fresh with new ideas and energy.

And I never hit skins once they sag
I don't sleep around with women who have distinct signs of aging.

Guy says groovy, you like to see a movie?
A stranger asks if I want to see a movie with him.

Stick it in easy, it comes back greasy
I'm warning him about something inappropriate he might attempt to do with me.

First to tell you slow down
I'm the first one to advise someone to take it easy and move more steadily.

But be the second to take you uptown
But I won't hesitate to show them how to live opulently in the city.

I won't fall or fumble, trip stagger or stumble
I will remain composed and coordinated, I will not lose my footing.

Not a soft sucker but I still come humble
I am not a pushover, but I am still respectful to everyone.

The next candidate, who holds all the weight
Next up for consideration is someone who has significant influence and power.

It ain't him or him, you better get the story straight
It's not those two guys, so it's important to clarify the truth.

Ron Stud is my D.J. Makes the girl feel like it's foreplay
Ron Stud is the man behind the turntables, and his music sets the mood for romance.

Comin' like a bull, so you better yell, Ole
I am entering this industry with strength, determination, and ferocity. Beware!

Here is the one, I shine like the sun
I am the chosen one, and I glow with radiance and brilliance.

You get too close, you might get done
If you cross me, I'll find a way to get even with you.

The bass player's real, the drummer's real
Our musicians are authentic and high-quality.

Word is bond
I promise you that my words are truthful and authentic.

We got the guitars, everythin' is live
Our performances are genuine and live, including the guitar playing.

Year 2000,
We are looking ahead to the year 2000.

It ain't just a simple loop, so don't get souped
This isn't just a regular sampling, so don't get too excited.

As we hit it with The Brand New Heavies
We are bringing in The Brand New Heavies to enhance the quality of our music.

Yeah
Yes.

Funky
Cool, swanky, and jazzy.

Ain't nuttin' but funky
This is nothing but cool, jazzy tunes.

It's just funky
It's just pure coolness and jazziness.

Aiyyo, check this out
Hey, listen to this now.

The right type of hype
This is the right type of exhilarating excitement.

This how we gon' move it for the 90's and the year 2000
We are bringing this new style of music into the 90s and beyond, into the year 2000.

Do the knowledge, this ain't no loop
Pay attention, this isn't just any old sampling of music.

This is some real live funky, funky get down on the get down
This is some genuine, cool music that inspires you to move to the beat.

And I'm flowin' to this type of hype
I am aligning myself with this brand new type of energy and excitement.

The bass player's real, the drummer's real
Our musicians are authentic and high-quality.

The bass player's real, and the drummer's real
Both the bass player and the drummer are authentic.

Word is bond
I swear that what I am saying is the truth.

We got the guitars, everythin' is live
Our music is honest and completely live, including the guitar playing.

Knahmsayin'?
Do you know what I'm saying?

Year 2000,
We are looking ahead to the year 2000.

It ain't just a simple loop, so don't get souped
This is not just a plain old sampling of music, so don't get too excited.

As we hit it with The Brand New Heavies
We are bringing in The Brand New Heavies to enhance the quality of our music.

Yeah
Yes.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jan Kincaid, Andrew Levy, Simon Bartholomew, W. Dixon

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