HIP HOP
J.Period & Black Thought Lyrics
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UH
Spittin my raps while my homies beatbox
I Got crowd going crazy like YEAH FOXX
Don't push me cuz I'm close to the edge
I will murder any beat like a gun hit you with lead
And this right here is not a test
You hear my name ringing out the streets
Hip-Hop
Knocking my tunes in my boombox
Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop
Play my shit loud til the tape pop
Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop
Don't spit that weak shit you'll get boo'd quick
Man this is Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop
UH
Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop
Uh
I said a Hip-Hop
The Hippy to the Hippy
Hip Hop you know that Foxx won't stop
He fresher than Dougie while he doing the Dougie
All these girls wanna hug me but I'm too cool in my Kango
Every body wanna rap but don't know rap
It's a wrap
I bet they don't even know the sample of this track
So just pay homage instead of paying out that garbage
Just do it for
Hip-Hop
Knocking my tunes in my boombox
Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop
Play my shit loud til the tape pop
Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop
Don't spit that weak shit you'll get boo'd quick
Man this is Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop
UH
Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop
Uh
In this song, J.Period and Black Thought pay homage to the Hip-hop genre. The lyrics talk about the classic elements of hip-hop such as rocking Adidas suits and shell tops, rapping while homies beatbox and making crowds go crazy. The lines "Don't push me cuz I'm close to the edge, I will murder any beat like a gun hit you with lead" refer to the rapper's ability to kill a beat with their rhymes. The chorus, "Hip Hop" repeated multiple times emphasizes the name of the genre while the lyrics suggest that one should never spit weak rhymes, or else they will get booed, and "knock" the tunes of great lyricists such as Black Thought.
The lyrics also touch on the current state of hip hop, where everybody wants to rap but doesn't know how, as well as the lack of appreciation for the pioneers of the genre. The line "All these girls wanna hug me but I'm too cool in my Kango" reflects the flashy and fashionable side of hip hop, while the reference to the sample of the track shows respect for the history and origins of hip hop music.
Overall, J.Period and Black Thought celebrate hip hop's culture, artistry, and essence, while also assuming a responsibility to keep the integrity of the craft alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Adidas suit with the shell tops
UH
I'm dressed in a stylish Adidas tracksuit with high-top sneakers, staying true to the culture and aesthetic of hip-hop.
Spittin my raps while my homies beatbox
I'm performing my lyrics while my friends provide the beat using only their mouths, staying true to the roots of hip-hop music.
I Got crowd going crazy like YEAH FOXX
My performance is so electrifying that I have the audience going wild, just like a famous performer named Jamie Foxx.
Don't push me cuz I'm close to the edge
I will murder any beat like a gun hit you with lead
Don't mess with me because I'm ready to take on any challenge when it comes to creating music. My skills are so sharp that I can dominate any beat, just like a bullet from a gun.
And this right here is not a test
You hear my name ringing out the streets
This is not just a practice run. My talent is so undeniable that my name is known throughout the streets and hip-hop world.
Cuz this is
Hip-Hop
This is true hip-hop, and my music embodies everything that the culture stands for.
Knocking my tunes in my boombox
Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop
Play my shit loud til the tape pop
Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop
I'm blasting my music through my boombox, the quintessential hip-hop accessory. I want everyone to hear my beats and rap until the tape wears out. It's all about hip-hop music and culture.
Don't spit that weak shit you'll get boo'd quick
Man this is Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop
UH
Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop
Uh
Don't even bother trying to rap if you don't have the skills to back it up. The audience will quickly show their disapproval. This is authentic hip-hop, and I won't settle for anything less.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Michael Earl
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