They have recieved several Gospel Music Association Dove Awards throughout their career. Their first first was "Rap/Hip Hop Song" for "Alcoholic Plagiarism", from Factors of the Seven. The next year they took the same award for "They All Fall Down", from Grammatical Revolution. In 2003 The Art Of Translation won the award for "Rap/Hip Hop Album", and the following year their song "Believe" from the same album took "Rap/Hip Hop Song". They also shared in the "Special Event Album" that year, for their contribution to !Hero The Rock Opera.
Album list:
1. Mental Releases
2. Factors of the Seven
3. Grammatical Revolution in the Spirit
4. Art of Translation
5. Dichotomy A
6. Dichotomy B
7. Art of Transformation (remix album of Translation)
8. 7 (best of album)
9. Redemption
10. The Greatest Hits
11. Reiterate
12. Quarantine
Shawty
Grits Lyrics
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Shawty what's happenin'?
What's happenin' with ya?
Shawty what's happenin?
What's happenin' with ya?
Tell me what's happenin' with ya
Shawty what's happenin'?
Shawty what's happenin?
What's happenin' with ya?
Tell me what's happenin' with ya
Shawty what's happenin'?
What's happenin' with ya?
Shawty what's happenin?
What's happenin' with ya?
Tell me what's happenin' with ya
Shawty what's happenin'?
What's happenin' with ya?
Shawty what's happenin?
What's happenin' with ya?
What's happenin'?
What's happenin' with ya shawty?
What's happenin'?
What's happenin'?
What's happenin'?
What's happenin' with ya shawty?
What's happenin'?
What's happenin' shawty?
I ain't seen you 'round in a minute
You done growed up and swolled and lookin' tented
I saw ya moms around the way
You know she put me up on it
How you been runnin' 'round with dre and takin' trips up the road
What lakeisha doin'?
Oh ya'll ain't together no mo'?
Fo' real man?
I can't believe she over there stayin' with joe
Cause didn't his door just get kicked in?
I thought he just get out hte pin and goin' back again
I heard he ain't gone do no less than ten
That's a shame man
The game done put another one down and truth tell
You 'bout three feet and half way in the ground
Dawg you better than this
Don't let that money make you no fool
By now you could of graduated and been finished with school
But anyway
I just wanted to try to say ma 'til piece
Don't be deceived boy
You ain't gone find ma love in these streets
And that heat you hold ain't nothin but false power and control
And that drove gone keep you blind from that potential in yo' mind
Look man I ain't yo' daddy
And ain't tryin' to be neither
But I love you like you mine
And I want you to see
You wanna be a man, then face the one that's given you life
And live to do his will cause shawty that's what's happenin' for real
(For real)
Tell me what's happenin' with ya
Shawty what's happenin'?
What's happenin' with ya?
Shawty what's happenin?
What's happenin' with ya?
Tell me what's happenin'
I'll be on ma way
(I'll be on ma way)
(Shawty what's happenin'?)
I won't make you wait too late
(Shawty what's happenin'?)
I'll be right on time
(What's happenin'?)
(Shawty what's happenin'?)
I won't make you wait too late
(I'll be on ma way)
I'm comin' (what's happenin'?)
Harmonizing
What's the hasp? the haps
You spent from all them laps and caps and piece
Have to speak ma mind
Carrying these thoughts for weeks
How do I get through to a nation who's loss ain't got no indication?
Informations when I'm facin'
Pacin' strategicly man your relation
So many gutter minded
Big behinded
Exposed to evils they themselves are givin' life to
Mirrored image
Look just like you
Boy you just a pawn
Scripted part like goldie hawn
Playin' a role with no control
Cashin' checks yo' name ain't on
Got that real
That raw
Dopest catch you ever saw
Congruent with that shine of fluent
Country boy from arkansas
Grateful to be here
Pre-destined manifestin' blessin's
Learn life lessons
Know yo' place and role
Quite second guessin'
Tell me what's happenin' with ya
Shawty what's happenin'?
What's happenin' with ya?
Shawty what's happenin?
What's happenin' with ya?
I'll be on ma way
Won't make you wait
I'll be on ma way
Won't be too late
Won't make you wait
I'll be on ma way
Won't make you wait
The song "Shawty" by Grits is a conversation between two friends catching up and discussing the happenings in their respective lives. The chorus repeatedly asks "What's happening with ya?" indicating that the conversation is centred on their current experiences. The verses, though casual in tone, touch on some deep issues, such as relationships, crime, and responsibility. The first verse talks about how the singer has not seen their friend in a while and is surprised by how they have changed in appearance. They also talk about mutual acquaintances and their current situations, such as being in jail or no longer being in a relationship. The second verse is more introspective, as the singer advises their friend against being controlled by greed and violence, warning them of the consequences of living a life solely focussed on material gain. The song ends with the two friends planning to meet up soon.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me what's happenin' with ya
Asking about what is happening in the other person's life.
What's happenin' with ya?
Repeating the question asked earlier.
I ain't seen you 'round in a minute
The singer is expressing surprise at not having seen the listener in a long time.
You done growed up and swolled and lookin' tented
The singer is noticing that the listener has grown up, gained weight and is looking good.
How you been runnin' 'round with dre and takin' trips up the road
Asking the listener about their recent activities with their friends.
Oh ya'll ain't together no mo'?
Asking if the listener and their ex are still together.
By now you could of graduated and been finished with school
The singer is urging the listener to focus on their education and not waste their time.
You wanna be a man, then face the one that's given you life
Encouraging the listener to be responsible and be accountable to their father.
Tell me what's happenin'
Repeating the question asked earlier.
I'll be on ma way
The singer is leaving to go about their business.
I won't make you wait too late
The singer promises to not be too late.
How do I get through to a nation who's loss ain't got no indication?
The singer questions their ability to inspire people who seem lost without direction.
Cashin' checks yo' name ain't on
The singer is commenting on the materialism of people who are spending money they haven't earned.
Got that real
That raw
The singer is emphasizing their authenticity and sincerity.
Pre-destined manifestin' blessin's
Learn life lessons
The singer is grateful for their blessings and is reflecting on the lessons they have learned in life.
I'll be on ma way
Won't make you wait
Repeating the singer's intention to leave without keeping the listener waiting.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: OTTO MONTGOMERY PRICE JR., STACY BERNARD JONES, TERON DAVID CARTER, VICTOR OQUENDO
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