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.
It's Like That
Inspectah Deck Lyrics
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Album: The Movement
Title: It's Like That
feat. DJ Kay Slay
[Intro: DJ Kay Slay]
Yeah, this that brand new Rebel I.N.S., back on the set
[Inspectah Deck]
Yo, S.I.N.Y. and what
Hit 'em high, hit 'em low, head or gut
Yes, us, Lexus and next trucks
Flesh plush, land plus, extras
Cess, dust, whatever get you messed up
Test us, get crushed, next up
Better luck, we takin' off with jet thrust
Under pressure, they can't take the head rush
Talk to me, go and take the walk through me
Or yours truly, will screw you like a tour groupie
War duty, after I'mma call Suzy
Tall cutie, she'll do me like a porn movie
I burn thousand degrees, nothin' match me
You think you out of my league, now how can that be?
Son, you follow my lead, playin' the back seat
Ya'll ride dicks like a taxi, it's like that
Here we go..
[Chorus: Inspectah Deck]
I roll fat, holdin' a stash (it's like that)
Home girl, blowin' my jack (like that)
We boys in the mist of the noise (it's like that)
We big boys whippin' them toys (like that)
We up late, runnin' from jake (like that)
And still got money to make (it's like that)
From now until we finish the game (like that)
The world gonna cherish the name (it's like that)
[Inspectah Deck]
Downtown blowin' my sound, blew out your Alpines
Feel me, I did it for dough, this ain't about rhymes
Cash on delivery, not leavin' without mines
Face tried to powder my shine, it's about time
To politic, poppin' the clip, bust off the hot shit
Holler this, monstrous hit, and stop ya gossip
I rep, what you expect, I took a set back
Crept back, nursin' my wounds, lookin' for get back
Forced to bring the pain, make 'em say my name
Rings have changed, shinin' like I'm Ving Rhames
Or King James, hustlin', I sling game
Sting lames, this money makin' things change
I bless heads, push past the full macs
Left for dead, raised by the wolf packs
Black hoods, leathers with the wool hats
Draw blood, don't even pull gats, it's like that
[Interlude: DJ Kay Slay]
Aiyo, ya'll better kick your shoes off
And come on in!
[Chorus]
[Interlude: DJ Kay Slay]
Aiyo, this is all for my Metro card, one dollar cab niggaz
Niggaz who walk here, and all the ladies who stood on line in the rain
With the bouncers who let the thugs slide, come on, come on..
[Inspectah Deck]
The streets watch, ya'll gon get ya teeth knocked
The heats hot, bustin' til the beef stop
Preach not, our goal is to reach the top
Knees drop, I light it up and clean shop
Built with better design, clever mind
Verbal tech 9, light years, ahead of my time
And I, walk with, criminals who talk shit
We talk business, the blocks is our office
Many have come, few that could walk this
Roam too far, catch static like a cordless
I'm off this, pimpin' a broad, beyond gorgeous
Gettin' lost, dippin' in twin Porsches, it's like that
(SeVeN Ltd.)
"It's Like That" by Inspectah Deck featuring DJ Kay Slay is a rap song that talks about success and the hard work that goes into achieving it. The lyrics describe the lavish lifestyle of someone who has made it in life, driving luxurious cars and having the ability to take off in private jets. The song's title, "It's Like That," emphasizes the idea that this lifestyle is real and not just a dream. The chorus stresses the idea that the road to success is not easy, but it is worth it, and the world is going to "cherish the name."
The first verse of the song opens with Inspectah Deck rapping about his hometown, Staten Island, and then goes on to talk about how he and his crew are better than others. The lyrics are full of braggadocio, emphasizing that they are wealthy and successful, and everyone else is below them. Inspectah Deck goes on to talk about how he is able to attract beautiful women, and his life is like a porn movie. The third verse touches on the struggles they had to deal with to achieve their success, from being left for dead to being raised by wolf packs. The lyrics are a testament to the hard times they faced and how they managed to overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, S.I.N.Y. and what
Greetings, I hail from Staten Island, New York - what's good?
Hit 'em high, hit 'em low, head or gut
I'll attack my enemies in any way possible, aiming for various parts of their body.
Yes, us, Lexus and next trucks
Me and my crew roll in luxury vehicles like Lexus and other high-end trucks.
Flesh plush, land plus, extras
We roll in style with fancy clothes and expensive cars with extra features.
Cess, dust, whatever get you messed up
We don't hesitate to indulge in drugs that can get us high or messed up.
Test us, get crushed, next up
Challenging us will only result in defeat, so bring on the next challenger.
Better luck, we takin' off with jet thrust
You'll need a lot of luck to top us, we're taking off to new heights.
Under pressure, they can't take the head rush
When things get tough, we thrive under pressure and can handle the adrenaline rush.
Talk to me, go and take the walk through me
Come talk to me and see the world from my point of view.
Or yours truly, will screw you like a tour groupie
Or else I'll treat you like just another groupie on tour - someone to use and discard.
War duty, after I'mma call Suzy
Once my duty to fight is done, I'll call my girl Suzy.
Tall cutie, she'll do me like a porn movie
My tall and attractive girlfriend will fulfill my desires like a performer in a pornographic movie.
I burn thousand degrees, nothin' match me
I'm always on fire, at a level of intensity that others can't match.
You think you out of my league, now how can that be?
You might think you're better than me, but it's impossible for you to be out of my league.
Son, you follow my lead, playin' the back seat
It's best for you to follow my lead and stay in the back seat.
Ya'll ride dicks like a taxi, it's like that
You guys ride dicks like they're taxis, that's just how it goes.
I roll fat, holdin' a stash (it's like that)
I'm living large and keeping a supply of drugs on me.
Home girl, blowin' my jack (like that)
My girlfriend is giving me oral sex.
We boys in the mist of the noise (it's like that)
My crew and I are in the middle of the chaos of the streets.
We big boys whippin' them toys (like that)
We aren't kids anymore - we ride around in fancy cars.
We up late, runnin' from jake (like that)
We stay up late and avoid the police.
And still got money to make (it's like that)
We're still making money despite all the challenges we face.
From now until we finish the game (like that)
From this point on until we're done, we'll play the game how we want.
The world gonna cherish the name (it's like that)
Our name will be celebrated and remembered by the world.
Downtown blowin' my sound, blew out your Alpines
I'm downtown playing my music so loud it's blowing out your expensive Alpine sound system.
Feel me, I did it for dough, this ain't about rhymes
Understand that I'm making music for money, not just for the sake of lyrics.
Cash on delivery, not leavin' without mines
I expect payment up front and won't leave without collecting what is due to me.
Face tried to powder my shine, it's about time
Someone tried to take away my success, but it's time for me to shine again.
To politic, poppin' the clip, bust off the hot shit
We play the political game but are also ready to use firearms when needed.
Holler this, monstrous hit, and stop ya gossip
Listen to this huge hit and stop spreading rumors.
I rep, what you expect, I took a set back
I represent my crew and my city, even though I've faced setbacks in my career.
Crept back, nursin' my wounds, lookin' for get back
I've crawled back after being hurt and am looking to get revenge.
Forced to bring the pain, make 'em say my name
I have no choice but to inflict pain and make people say my name.
Rings have changed, shinin' like I'm Ving Rhames
My success has brought about changes in my life, with my jewelry shining like a celebrity's.
Or King James, hustlin', I sling game
I'm like LeBron James, hustling and making strategic moves to win.
Sting lames, this money makin' things change
I don't care about those who can't keep up with my money-making ways, it changes people.
I bless heads, push past the full macs
I'm a powerful force that can help others succeed, even when faced with adversity.
Left for dead, raised by the wolf packs
I've been abandoned and left for dead, but I've been raised and supported by a group of friends like a wolf pack.
Black hoods, leathers with the wool hats
We wear black hoods and leather jackets with wool hats - a tough and stylish look.
Draw blood, don't even pull gats, it's like that
We're tough enough to draw blood without even needing a gun, it's just how we roll.
The streets watch, ya'll gon get ya teeth knocked
The streets are watching us and if you mess with us, you're going to get hurt.
The heats hot, bustin' til the beef stop
Things are heating up and we're going to keep fighting until the conflict is resolved.
Preach not, our goal is to reach the top
We're not preaching or talking, our only goal is to reach the top.
Knees drop, I light it up and clean shop
People are bowing down and we're causing destruction, taking control of the situation.
Built with better design, clever mind
We're crafted with a better design and have clever minds.
Verbal tech 9, light years, ahead of my time
Our rhyming skills are like a tech 9, way ahead of our time.
And I, walk with, criminals who talk shit
I hang around with criminals who talk recklessly.
We talk business, the blocks is our office
We talk business and make deals while on the streets, where we conduct our professional lives.
Many have come, few that could walk this
Many have tried but only a few have been able to handle this lifestyle.
Roam too far, catch static like a cordless
If you stray too far from our group, you'll catch trouble like an unplugged cordless phone.
I'm off this, pimpin' a broad, beyond gorgeous
I'm done with this conversation, going to be with a beautiful woman who works as a prostitute.
Gettin' lost, dippin' in twin Porsches, it's like that
Getting lost while driving around in matching Porsche cars, it's just how we do things.
Lyrics Β© JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: CARLTON N THOMAS, DAVE WEST, DAVID JOLICOEUR, KELVIN MERCER, VINCENT MASON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AlwayzDope
yo why this the same track as 'who got it' that u uploaded?
@BrooklynZooWu
Mistake,I will re-upload "Who Got It"