Hunter routinely mentions the Park Hill Projects in Clifton, Staten Island, NY, where he grew up, going to school with the future Ghostface Killah, Raekwon and Method Man. Coming from a musical family, his father died when he was 6, and seeing his mother support the family contributed to his laid-back, quiet mentality; this led to his stage name, as he decided to play a low-key counterbalance to the antics of RZA, Method Man and Ol' Dirty Bastard. This is also referenced by Method Man at the end of the track "Can it Be All So Simple?" on "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)', stating.
However, Deck was featured as much, if not more, than any other of his fellow clansmen on the group's 1993 debut album, "Enter the Wu Tang (36 Chambers)". While keeping a relatively high profile on Wu-Tang group releases β including highly-praised verses on the singles "C.R.E.A.M." and "Triumph", from 36 Chambers and Wu-Tang Forever, respectively β Deck has had less success with his own solo career. Originally set to release an album in 1997, his first effort, Uncontrolled Substance, was delayed until 1999, after a flood in RZA's basement destroyed over a hundred beats, including those meant for Deck's album. According to Wu affiliate Cilvaringz, "Recently Deck pulled out some disks from the flood and they worked again and he used 1 for his upcoming album on Koch."[4]
In the years following the release of the highly successful debut album of the Wu-Tang Clan, Hunter would appear on several Wu members' solo albums, including the critically acclaimed trio "Only Built 4 Cuban Linxβ¦" by Raekwon, "Liquid Swords" by GZA and "Ironman" by Ghostface Killah. On the Clan's second group album, "Wu-Tang Forever" (1997), Deck produced the track "Visionz" and contributed a solo track, "The City." He also provided production for some of his Wu cohorts, including "Kiss of a Black Widow" for RZA's "RZA as Bobby Digital in Stereo", and "Elements" and "Spazzola" from Method Man's sophomore "Tical 2000: Judgement Day". In 1999, he finally released his debut solo album, featuring a number of less-exposed Wu-Tang affiliates as guests and more of Deck's own production. The album received strong reviews but failed to garner him the popularity enjoyed by some of his groupmates; Deck subsequently returned to the Wu-Tang fold for the albums "The W" and "Iron Flag", also providing beats for GZA's sophomore "Beneath the Surface" and Ghostface Killah's "Supreme Clientele". In 2003 the rapper released his follow-up, "The Movement". That album failed to live up to Deck's expectations, and soon he was back to planning his next album, "The Rebellion"; three years later, in 2006, he released "The Resident Patient", intended as a precursor to the album. The rapper took a hiatus to record "8 Diagrams" with the group, partaking in the controversy sparked when Raekwon and Ghostface Killah disparaged RZA's tight control of the album, championing Ghost's album "The Big Doe Rehab"
βI feel like we have to give them a newer, better album such as the new Ghost album. Iβm not saying thatβs the truth either. Iβm just saying that his album sounds like what a Wu-Tang album should sound like, but itβs him by himself.β
He has also mentioned "The Rebellion" again, confirming production by RZA and the Wu-Elements; it is now set to come after "The Resident Patient 2" and will, reportedly, be Deck's final album as a solo artist. Deck is also featured on several tracks of Raekwon's most recent album, "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II".
On March 23rd, 2010 he will drop his 3rd album entitled "The Manifesto", with guest-appearances from Raekwon, Cormega,Termanology , Planet Asia, Cappadonna, Kurupt and M.O.P.'s Billy Danze. Deck himself will be producing on the album as well as having outside contributions: most notably, The Revelations who produced on Wu-Tang's Chamber Music[9].
In 2008, a mixtape entitled "The Resident Patient 2" was leaked to the internet, featuring some original material as well as freestyles over other artists' songs. In a recent interview, Deck stated that "The Manifesto" was meant to be the originally announced full-length sequel, "The Resident Patient 2". Since the early leak of "The Manifesto", he has begun work already on his final album "The Rebellion" and has expressed his interest in having Snoop Dogg, E-40, Nas & Jadakiss as guests but wanted to involve more of his fellow Clansmen on this album. He had also stated on a interview with Conspiracy Radio he will only retire from albums if the fans show support for "The Manifesto" and "The Rebellion". He has also expressed his wish to release an instrumental album of his own production similar to the ones put out by Alchemist, Ayatollah & Pete Rock. The album is to be entitled 'Instrumartyr' & recently confirmed March, 2011 as the release for The Rebellion according to his Twitter.
Forget Me Not
Inspectah Deck Lyrics
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Fly chick rockin' size six Skiletos
Drapped-out in tailor made leather and suede
A serenade for the moment, then we part ways
Was a church girl, quiet at home, huggin' the pilow and phone
Now you're grown, rollin' bones, holdin' your own
I admire, attire be bold just like her attitude
Jewels from head to toe, glowin' natural
Realize it and keep it movin' when you do pass through
Knowin' when we bump heads, we will soon bump hips
To be swimmin' in an ocean of love that sunk ships
Homin' with the tight grip, come thunderous
To wake up reminicisin' and spark the blunt clip
Have you lovin' it, wonderin' if I shall return
Forget me not, eternally the flame burns
Forget me not (baby, sweet love)
Forget me not (girl, feel what I feel?)
(Baby, sweet love, girl, feel what I feel?)
Last August, I met this hard chick, caught a carbon pick
'Bout to visit her, man, in month six
Just comin' home from a two year trip
Now we 'bout to do two 'cause her man turned snitch
She under pressure, want me to come rescue her
But Inspectah is no haven for the rester
I feel you breakin' out but it's the path you chose
Fuckin' your foes will have sons breakin' your nose
I see her once or twice now as weeks went by
She'd slide by tryin' to hide the black eyes
Lookin' right though, I might go for her seduction
Dangerous curves, I must avoid bein' sucked in
Lustin', I caught her at the function
Slid out the side, saw the ride and jumped in
Later on, the fox unlatched the black box
Got her rocks then collapsed from the backshots
Forget me not (baby, sweet love)
(Girl, feel what I feel?)
(Baby, sweet love, girl, feel what I feel?)
(Last night) changed it all, I had a ball
First of all, I got an obscene phonecall
All I heard was heavy breathin', laugh sounds and moans
An intimate kiss followed by the dial tone
Repeatedly, this person kept callin' my home
Givin' graphic details of her sexual jones
No clue of who, must've been a total stranger
Annoyin' me, yeah, but talkin' me out my anger
State your name and stop playin' games
If you want to spark flames, it can be arranged
On your side of town, right around now
What you workin' with, let me know how it's goin' down
Then the phone clicked, then once again, it rang
With directions to the lab, where she's doin' her thang
To my surprise, when I arrived, she had her legs cocked
I got her red hot and blessed the wet spot
Forget me not (baby, sweet love)
Forget me not (girl, feel what I feel?)
(Baby, sweet love, girl, feel what I feel?)
(Baby, sweet love)
(Girl, feel what I feel?)
Inspectah Deckβs song βForget Me Notβ describes his encounters with two different women. The first verse describes his admiration for a former church girl who has transformed into a stylish, independent woman. Despite only having a brief encounter, Deck is drawn to her confidence and unique style. He hints at the possibility of a romantic relationship in the future, but acknowledges that their relationship may be tumultuous. In the second verse, Deck meets another woman who is in a difficult situation β her partner has turned her over to the authorities and she is about to begin serving jail time. Though she reaches out to him for help, Deck is hesitant to get involved in her situation, knowing that it could lead to trouble. However, he ultimately gives in to his attraction to her, leading to a passionate encounter that leaves both of them feeling satisfied but potentially regretful.
The chorus of the song, βForget me not, eternally the flame burns,β suggests that these women will leave a lasting impact on Deckβs life, even if their relationships are short-lived. While the women may forget about their brief encounters with Deck, he will always remember them.
Line by Line Meaning
Ghetto princess told me she settled out in Flushin' Meadow
A woman from a rough part of town told me she moved to a nicer area
Fly chick rockin' size six Skiletos
This attractive woman wears fashionable shoes
Drapped-out in tailor made leather and suede
She's dressed in fancy leather and suede clothing
A serenade for the moment, then we part ways
We shared a special moment, but it was only temporary
Was a church girl, quiet at home, huggin' the pilow and phone
She used to be a religious and shy girl who spent a lot of time at home
Now you're grown, rollin' bones, holdin' your own
Now she's independent and enjoys gambling
I admire, attire be bold just like her attitude
I appreciate her bold fashion choices that reflect her confident personality
Jewels from head to toe, glowin' natural
She's wearing a lot of jewelry, but it looks natural on her
I'm after you, your style's what I'm attracted to
I'm pursuing her because I'm drawn to her unique style
Realize it and keep it movin' when you do pass through
If she's not interested, I'll move on and not dwell on it
Knowin' when we bump heads, we will soon bump hips
Our disagreements will likely lead to physical intimacy
To be swimmin' in an ocean of love that sunk ships
We'll be heavily involved in a tumultuous, passionate romance
Homin' with the tight grip, come thunderous
I'm holding on tight during sex and making a lot of noise
To wake up reminicisin' and spark the blunt clip
We'll enjoy smoking weed and reminiscing after a night together
Have you lovin' it, wonderin' if I shall return
I'll leave her wanting more, unsure if I'll come back
Forget me not, eternally the flame burns
I want her to never forget me, and for our passion to always remain
Last August, I met this hard chick, caught a carbon pick
I met a tough, attractive woman last August
'Bout to visit her, man, in month six
I was planning to visit her six months after we met
Just comin' home from a two year trip
She had just returned from a two-year absence
Now we 'bout to do two 'cause her man turned snitch
She's facing a two-year sentence because her partner became a police informant
She under pressure, want me to come rescue her
She's feeling pressured and wants me to save her from her situation
But Inspectah is no haven for the rester
I can't protect her from the consequences of her choices
I feel you breakin' out but it's the path you chose
I understand that she's trying to escape, but she brought this on herself
Fuckin' your foes will have sons breakin' your nose
Having sex with your enemies will lead to violence
I see her once or twice now as weeks went by
I run into her occasionally over the following weeks
She'd slide by tryin' to hide the black eyes
She comes by, but she's trying to conceal her injuries
Lookin' right though, I might go for her seduction
Despite her situation, I'm still attracted to her and might pursue her sexually
Dangerous curves, I must avoid bein' sucked in
She has a very tempting figure, but I need to avoid getting too involved with her
Lustin', I caught her at the function
I gave in to my desires and slept with her at a party
Slid out the side, saw the ride and jumped in
Afterward, I quickly leave and get into a car
Later on, the fox unlatched the black box
Later, she removed her underwear
Got her rocks then collapsed from the backshots
I brought her to orgasm through sex and she subsequently passed out
Last night changed it all, I had a ball
The previous night was a game-changer for me
First of all, I got an obscene phonecall
I received a vulgar phone call
All I heard was heavy breathin', laugh sounds and moans
The person on the phone was breathing heavily and making suggestive noises
An intimate kiss followed by the dial tone
The call ended with a kiss and then the dial tone
Repeatedly, this person kept callin' my home
The caller continued to contact me multiple times
Givin' graphic details of her sexual jones
She described her sexual desires in great detail
No clue of who, must've been a total stranger
I have no idea who the caller was, and assume it was a stranger
Annoyin' me, yeah, but talkin' me out my anger
The call was irritating, but it helped me calm down
State your name and stop playin' games
I demand the caller reveal themselves and stop messing around
If you want to spark flames, it can be arranged
I offer to meet up with the caller for a sexual encounter
On your side of town, right around now
I request the caller meet me at their location
What you workin' with, let me know how it's goin' down
I ask what they're capable of and how our encounter will play out
Then the phone clicked, then once again, it rang
The call ended abruptly, but then started again immediately
With directions to the lab, where she's doin' her thang
The caller provides directions to where she's currently located
To my surprise, when I arrived, she had her legs cocked
When I got there, she was eagerly awaiting me
I got her red hot and blessed the wet spot
We had sex and I brought her to orgasm
Lyrics Β© Royalty Network
Written by: J. Hunter, Victor Padilla, j Hunter
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truestdude
Back 7 years later to say we still banging this in 2021
ryanwilsonbackup
Love this song!
Analise Keating
This joint take me back to the year 2000!!
Hanzo1
Still bumpin this one in 2020! Wooo!
cbfwebs
State your name and stop playing games / You wanna spark flames? It can be arranged / On your side of town, right around now / What you workin' with? Let me know how it's goin' down
Robert Brown
Monster album! I came home from jail heard this and mos def ms fat booty snd was like hip hop is back
InuranusBrokoff
This all the comments for real?
Meanwhile mumble rap actually exists...
truestdude
Contagious!!
DJ CharlΔo Ferville
BIG TUNE GANGSTAAA
Rashard N April Mazing Moments
Still hard