On 10 Februari 2009 J.Period presents... The [Abstract] Best was released, a mixtape wich highlights the career of Hip-Hop legend Q-Tip. It is available as a free download. Within 2 weeks after its release more than 80,000 people did download it.
Free tracks can be downloaded at his offical website, www.jperiod.com.
Globetrottin
J.PERIOD Lyrics
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We are here for an incredible
Match-up on the one
Side of the court, we have
The high-flying, the young phenom
The globe-trotting Masego
And the other side of the
Court, the perennial allstar
Let's go to the court folks
They got a problem, they gon' come to me
I got that answer like that number three
That boy don't ball
That boy can't ball he weak
Leave all them tricks and things
Up in the streets
Globe-trotting, long legged, trash talking
Future legend, gone head
Globe-trotting, long legged, trash talking
Future legend, gone head
What a spectacular move there
From young Masego this
Is truly a battle of the ages
On the one hand, the young
Phenom Masego is cutting, slashing
And taking the ball to the
Hole in spectacular fashion
On the other hand, J period
The wildly veteran training jumpers from
Every corner of the court
Let's go back to the action folks
I know you know you ain't gon' get this dub
I've been working for two-three summers bruh
Don't make me hand you to the internet
They'll meme you up and push
You out the door
Globe-trotting, long legged, trash talking
Future legend, gone head
Globe-trotting, long legged, trash talking
Future legend, gone head
I'm at the court looking lame
In these tear-aways stretching
Yeah, it's fair to say I
Carry weights but my weapons
I mean I like my carrot cake, marinate
Still I can move like a pair of skates
Imagine a fat Derek Rose, Hair like a
Black Larry David but handle like Stephan
And I
Shoot it like Steph can, with my left hand
Holding court in my
Sweatpants, multiple sweatbands
Face full of sweatglands
And I got the best damn trash
Talk at the whole Y
I'm that old guy punking you
Wesley Snipes "White Men
Can't Jump"in' you
True Uncle Drew when I pump this shit
You know I can't dunk but I pump
Fake then under you and one
Never been number two
I'm the dude that got every trick
Got an elbow on every pick
And yes I call every foul
Every time you shoot I
Call out "Heavy Brick!"
Just to get in your head a bit
Head of yall, heavy set
Five foot ten with a post game
And I take up the whole lane
No shame, tank top and a gold chain
And a Utah jazz meets Coltrane
Semi-pro meets propane
Throw flames at the hoops with my slow game
Looking like no game, but if you know game
Then you know I'm no lame
Future legend that's globetrotting
Trash talking on a black top
I'm like a black Stockton
'Cept I don't really pass often
I just catch it and pop it - yo back off
Globe-trotting, long legged, trash talking
Future legend, gone head
Globe-trotting, long legged, trash talking
Future legend, gone head
The lyrics of J.Period's song "Globetrottin" can be perceived as a playful and competitive game of basketball between two skilled players. The first paragraph sets the scene for the match-up, wherein the first team includes the young and talented player Masego, and the second team includes the veteran player J.Period. The singer invites the listeners to watch the game, and the tone of the lyrics is enthusiastic and energetic.
As the game progresses, the lyrics refer to the traits and achievements of each player. While Masego is praised for his "spectacular fashion" while cutting and slashing the court, J.Period's skills are also highlighted, stating that he trains vigorously from every corner of the court. The lyrics then turn to the competitive nature of the game, with J.Period suggesting that he has been working for two to three summers to clinch the victory. He also warns Masego that if he loses, he will become a meme and be the subject of internet mockery.
The final paragraph focuses on J.Period's character and his playful trash-talking. He describes himself as an old guy, carrying weights but still swift on the court like a pair of skates. He also mentions his unique appearance, with his hair resembling that of "Black Larry David." Despite not being able to dunk, J.Period boasts of his masterful trash-talking and ability to annoy the opponent. He ends his verse by highlighting that he is not just playing basketball, but he is creating a name for himself as a future legend who is globetrotting and trash-talking on a blacktop.
Line by Line Meaning
They got a problem, they gon' come to me
I'm the go-to guy, people rely on me
I got that answer like that number three
I have the solution to their problems, just like how the number three is a solution in math
That boy don't ball
That person is not good at basketball
That boy can't ball he weak
That person is not strong or skilled enough in basketball
Leave all them tricks and things Up in the streets
Don't bring outside tricks or tactics into basketball
Globe-trotting, long legged, trash talking Future legend, gone head
I am confident and skilled at basketball, and am a future legend
What a spectacular move there From young Masego this Is truly a battle of the ages
Masego is performing impressively in this intense basketball match
On the one hand, the young Phenom Masego is cutting, slashing And taking the ball to the Hole in spectacular fashion
Masego is using impressive skills and techniques to get to the basket
On the other hand, J period The wildly veteran training jumpers from Every corner of the court
I am a veteran player who can shoot and score from any part of the court
I know you know you ain't gon' get this dub I've been working for two-three summers bruh Don't make me hand you to the internet They'll meme you up and push You out the door
I am confident I will win this game, and have worked hard to be successful. If you lose, people will mock you on the internet
I'm at the court looking lame In these tear-aways stretching Yeah, it's fair to say I Carry weights but my weapons
I may not look impressive before the game, but I am in good physical shape and ready to use my skills as my weapon
I mean I like my carrot cake, marinate Still I can move like a pair of skates
I may enjoy indulgent foods like carrot cake, but I am still quick and agile like ice skates
Imagine a fat Derek Rose, Hair like a Black Larry David but handle like Stephan And I Shoot it like Steph can, with my left hand
I may not look like a typical basketball player, but I have skills like top players such as Derek Rose, Stephan Curry, and Larry David
Holding court in my Sweatpants, multiple sweatbands Face full of sweatglands And I got the best damn trash Talk at the whole Y
I am playing basketball confidently in my sweatpants and sweatbands, and have impressive trash talk against other players at the basketball court
I'm that old guy punking you Wesley Snipes "White Men Can't Jump"in' you True Uncle Drew when I pump this shit You know I can't dunk but I pump Fake then under you and one
Even though I may not look like a top basketball player, I am still punking and outplaying other players on the court like Wesley Snipes in White Men Can't Jump. Even though I can't dunk, I can fake and trick other players and score while being fouled
Never been number two I'm the dude that got every trick Got an elbow on every pick And yes I call every foul Every time you shoot I Call out "Heavy Brick!"
I am never in second place, and have a lot of tricks to use in basketball. I am aggressive and will call any foul and mock other players by calling them out when they miss a shot
Just to get in your head a bit Head of yall, heavy set Five foot ten with a post game And I take up the whole lane No shame, tank top and a gold chain And a Utah jazz meets Coltrane Semi-pro meets propane Throw flames at the hoops with my slow game Looking like no game, but if you know game Then you know I'm no lame
I play basketball with a lot of confidence and skill, despite not looking like a typical basketball player. I have a unique style that combines Utah Jazz and jazz musician John Coltrane, as well as a semi-pro and propane. I may appear to play slowly, but have effective moves and skills that show my true talent in the game
Future legend that's globetrotting Trash talking on a black top I'm like a black Stockton 'Cept I don't really pass often I just catch it and pop it - yo back off
I am a future basketball legend who travels around playing on different basketball courts and talking trash. I play like top player John Stockton, but I often score myself instead of passing to teammates
Globe-trotting, long legged, trash talking Future legend, gone head
I am confident and skilled and will continue to be a future basketball legend, despite being criticized for my trash talking and long legs
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