JUICY
I.G. Lyrics

Fuck all you hoes! Get a grip, motherfucker!
Addressing all haters who doubted and criticized him. Get a grip and see his success now.

Yeah, this album is dedicated To all the teachers that told me I'd never amount to nothin'
Dedicated to all the teachers who didn't believe in him and discouraged him to pursue a career in music.

To all the people that lived above the buildings that I was hustlin' in front of Called the police on me when I was just tryin' to make some money to feed my daughter (it's all good)
Acknowledgement of how people living in the buildings above his workplace had him caught by the police when all he was trying to do was make money to feed his daughter.

And all the niggas in the struggle You know what I'm sayin'? It's all good, baby baby
Acknowledgement that he understands and respects all the people who are struggling like him to achieve success.

It was all a dream, I used to read Word Up! magazine Salt-n-Pepa and Heavy D up in the limousine
He is reminiscing about his humble beginnings, how he used to read music magazines and dream of being successful like Salt-n-Pepa and Heavy D, who were already famous then.

Hangin' pictures on my wall Every Saturday Rap Attack, Mr. Magic, Marley Marl
He had posters of his favorite rappers on his room wall and tuned in to Rap Attack every Saturday to hear the latest rap music from Mr. Magic and Marley Marl.

I let my tape rock 'til my tape popped Smokin' weed in Bambu, sippin' on Private Stock
He always enjoyed music and cherished listening to his mixtapes until they stopped working. He also recalls his carefree days, smoking weed and drinking branded alcoholic beverages.

Way back, when I had the red and black lumberjack With the hat to match
He used to wear a red and black lumberjack shirt with a matching hat in his youth, which was his go-to outfit.

Remember Rappin' Duke? Duh-ha, duh-ha You never thought that hip-hop would take it this far
Referring to Rappin' Duke and his rap music, finally he is amazed how Hip-Hop has evolved and became so successful.

Now I'm in the limelight 'cause I rhyme tight Time to get paid, blow up like the World Trade
He's now finally made it into the limelight and can start earning significant funds like the World Trade Center.

Born sinner, the opposite of a winner Remember when I used to eat sardines for dinner
He has had a difficult past, such that he was born into sin and struggled to feed himself and his family, having to eat cheap food such as sardines every day for dinner.

Peace to Ron G, Brucie B, Kid Capri Funkmaster Flex, Lovebug Starski
Acknowledging and giving out peace to his favorite DJs who inspired him and gave him the opportunity to showcase his music.

I'm blowin' up like you thought I would Call the crib, same number, same hood It's all good (it's all good)
He is now blowing up and gaining popularity with the same crib, same phone number, and same neighborhood he was in, but this time, it's more evident that everything is working out well for him.

And if you don't know, now you know, nigga You know very well Who you are Don't let 'em hold you down Reach for the stars
He reminds everyone that they should aim for the stars and not let anyone pull them down.

You had a goal But not that many 'Cause you're the only one I'll give you good and plenty
Most people compromise their goals, but he encourages them to think big and go for good and plenty.

I made the change from a common thief To up close and personal with Robin Leach And I'm far from cheap
He has turned around his life and gone from a common criminal thief to a rich and famous celebrity hobnobbing with TV host Robin Leach.

I smoke skunk with my peeps all day Spread love, it's the Brooklyn way
He has a relaxed lifestyle with his peers. Smoking weed, he believes in spreading positive vibes, and that's the Brooklyn way.

The Moët and Alizé keep me pissy Girls used to diss me Now they write letters 'cause they miss me
He's drinking expensive liqueur now and has become famous; girls who used to reject him are now writing love letters.

I never thought it could happen, this rappin' stuff I was too used to packin' gats and stuff
He never thought he would make it big in the music world because he was too focused on other illegal stuff he was involved in before.

Now honeys play me close like butter play toast From the Mississippi down to the East Coast
Women are flocking to him, and he's as ingrained in the rap scene as butter is on toast and has widespread popularity.

Condos in Queens, indo for weeks Sold-out seats to hear Biggie Smalls speak
He's become so wealthy that he can rent out fancy condos in Queens and smoke marijuana for weeks on end. He also has tremendous success with sold-out concert seats.

Livin' life without fear Puttin' five karats in my baby girl's ear
He's no longer afraid of what the future holds, and he's providing an excellent life for his daughter, buying her a 5 karat diamond earring.

Lunches, brunches, interviews by the pool Considered a fool 'cause I dropped out of high school
He's getting invited to fancy parties and interviewed by TVs in luxurious settings. He's often considered foolish for dropping out of high school, but he doesn't seem to care.

Stereotypes of a black male misunderstood And it's still all good
Although he's faced countless stereotypes and criticisms as a Black male, he remains positive and keeps rolling along with his success.

Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis When I was dead broke, man, I couldn't picture this
He's finally achieving his dream of having luxury gaming consoles like Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis, something he couldn't imagine when he was broke.

50-inch screen, money-green leather sofa Got two rides, a limousine with a chauffeur Phone bill about two G's flat No need to worry, my accountant handles that
He now owns an expensive 50-inch screen and money-green leather couch with two rides, including a limousine with a chauffeur. His life is so luxurious that he doesn't even have to worry about a phone bill since his accountant foots the bill.

And my whole crew is loungin' Celebratin' every day, no more public housin'
He can now take care of his whole crew, and everyone is living comfortably and celebrating without having to worry about public housing and a terrible lifestyle.

Thinkin' back on my one-room shack Now my mom pimps a Ac' with minks on her back
He's come a long way since he lived in a one-room shack. Now, his mother wears mink fur coats and drives luxury vehicles.

And she loves to show me off of course Smiles every time my face is up in The Source
His mother is proud of him and loves showing him off to everyone, especially when his face is up in The Source magazine.

We used to fuss when the landlord dissed us No heat, wonder why Christmas missed us Birthdays was the worst days Now we sip Champagne when we thirsty
He recalls the hard times when the landlord would harass them, and there was no heat during Christmas. But things are different now that they don't have to worry about it and can afford expensive drinks and living.

Uh, damn right, I like the life I live 'Cause I went from negative to positive And it's all (It's all good, nigga)
He enjoys life now that he's switched from a negative outlook to a positive one. Everything is now coming together for him.

Representin' B-Town in the house Junior Mafia, mad flavor Uh, uh, yeah, aight Biggie Smalls, it's all good, nigga Junior Mafia, it's all good, nigga Bad Boy, it's all good, nigga It's all good That's right, '94 And on and on, and on and on
He's representing the Bedford-Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn and affiliated groups like Junior Mafia and Bad Boy Records that invested in him. Everything's fine now, and it's still all good.