Turn It Out
JD Featuring Nas Lyrics


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featuring Nas



[Nas]

Spit at the world
My lyrics I could spit at your girl

Spit when I hurl spit on the Dutch and finish the twirl

Spit facts spit on whacks my whole lifetime

Spit on my watch make the ice shine

Spit trife lines .44 spit slugs out

Ready to thug out at the clubhouse

Chickens who lickin' or spit a nut out

My name within itself is a language that bring you wealth

Careful comin' at me is like hangin' yourself at a.....

I know you thought I'd be locked up

Dead by now, shot up, full of lead by now

Got up wit' JD doh', crazy dough

Queens with the So So Def, A-T-L's best (yeah I know)

Every ride up the 9-5, fly friendly skies

Thug passion for J Doves, Henneys for Nas

Then we mix that shit, tip that shit

Pass it around, hook the hood, everybody get wit' it



[Chorus]

[Nas]

Through thick and thin, from beginning to the end

Never do I lose, all I do is win

Cause Queens Bridge is in the house

This is Nas Escobar and I turns it out

[JD]

Through thick and thin, from beginning to the end

Never do I lose, all I do is win

Cause Collin Park is in the house

They call me Don Chi Chi and I turns it out



[JD]

I'm sumpin' y'all dread like locks, get bread by the flocks

Bitches love me and I'm duggy from the head to the socks

Too much to handle, here da man of the year

Hit rooms and light'em up like a chandelier

From see-P to the Bridge, y'all know what it is

Been gettin' money like this since I was a kid

I'm in the corner with bitches and buckets of Cris

Pourin' at the most goin'est nigga wit' shit that showin' it

Now look at my ice, look at your ice, DAMN

Look at my life, look at your life, DAMN

See, I got niggas wantin' to drop me, top me, stop me

Copy Chi to the T cause I'm nice in the 3 black same color AMG's

T.V's, front and back pack with nuttin' but ladies

You can look up or down, right or left

But all you gon' hear and see is So So Def



[Chorus, JD then Nas]



Touch the whole global with cold vocals and dark words

Vocal cords translate what my drunk heart slurs

Chest clogged up with sparked up herb, I feel faint

Tryin' to hold myself together, coulda spilt my own drink

All I hear is beats bumpin', I'm seein' in doubles

Last thing I need to happen is to be in a scuffle

Where my dogs at? These ain't my niggas I loah

Help the guard, forgot my niggas took some girls to the car

Tryin' to make it through the crowd, which way is out?

Which way is around? These grimy motherfucker's pointin' me out

I wish I had the drink, but then I'm too intoxed to aim and put the clip in

It's like the floor's wet and every step is like I'm slippin'

And yo, I can't lose a step, I feel my enemies followin'

All I got is a weapon and this Hennessee bottle

I'm talkin' to myself, my peoples should be stickin' with me

Somebody grabbed me up, "Yo Nas, come take this picture wit' me"

My ice strillon, I'm feelin' my arm

Thought my Roley was gone, now I want to swing but I'm calm

Still got that, DJ musta threw on another hot track

Think it was this one here, bounce to that

Too much Thug Passion and smokin'

Made it outside, mouth wide, vomittin', gaggin' and chokin'

From behind, niggas plottin' and scopin'

Everything was blurry at first, but now shit is movin' in slow motion

I saw my niggas pull up, Perelli's they skidded

They open the car door and toss-ed me in it

My cats tried to rob me, the crowd was rowdy

But one thing's for sure, So So Def know how to party



[Backdrop]

All night long {'til when?}

Til the early morn (it don't stop)

And uh (it don't quit)





And uh (So So Def with the dope shit, bitch!)

Overall Meaning

In the song "Turn It Out," JD and Nas both flex their skills as lyricists, making use of rhyming schemes and vivid images to paint a picture of their experiences. Nas begins the track with some highlights of his career as a rapper, bragging about the power of his wordplay and how it can affect others. The mention of his name alone is a symbol of his success, as it has become almost synonymous with his genre. He then shifts to more violent themes, discussing gun violence and how he is prepared for it when it inevitably shows up. Nas has shouted out Queensbridge before in his work, a nod to his hometown in New York City.


JD jumps into his own verse with confidence, claiming that he has always been successful and has gathered enough wealth to last a lifetime. His verse is more focused on his own accomplishments rather than name-dropping, and he boasts of his ability to attract women and command attention in any room. His rap is filled with exaggerated descriptions of his fortune, from the money he has earned to the cars he drives. He raps about the So So Def record label he's a part of, and how they are a force to be reckoned with.


Overall, the song is a celebration of their achievements and an indication of how far they have come in their careers.


Line by Line Meaning

Spit at the world
I express myself confidently without caring about anyone's opinion.


My lyrics I could spit at your girl
My words are powerful enough to take your girl's attention from you.


Spit when I hurl spit on the Dutch and finish the twirl
I express myself while spinning to finish puffing on the Dutch.


Spit facts spit on whacks my whole lifetime
I speak the truth with ferocity about my life experiences.


Spit on my watch make the ice shine
I express myself while flexing my expensive jewelry.


Spit trife lines .44 spit slugs out
I deliver hardcore lyrics and can shoot anyone if need be.


Ready to thug out at the clubhouse
I am always prepared to fight and live the gangster life.


Chickens who lickin' or spit a nut out
Women who are promiscuous and used to my attention.


My name within itself is a language that bring you wealth
My name has the power to bring people money and success.


Careful comin' at me is like hangin' yourself at a.....
You will suffer dire consequences if you dare to challenge me.


I know you thought I'd be locked up Dead by now, shot up, full of lead by now
People expected me to be dead or in jail, but I am alive and thriving.


Got up wit' JD doh', crazy dough Queens with the So So Def, A-T-L's best (yeah I know)
I collaborated with JD to make a lot of money, representing the best of Atlanta.


Every ride up the 9-5, fly friendly skies Thug passion for J Doves, Henneys for Nas Then we mix that shit, tip that shit Pass it around, hook the hood, everybody get wit' it
We drink and smoke while cruising in luxury, sharing with everyone around us.


Through thick and thin, from beginning to the end Never do I lose, all I do is win Cause Queens Bridge is in the house This is Nas Escobar and I turns it out
I am loyal to my neighborhood and always win with my superior skills.


Cause Collin Park is in the house They call me Don Chi Chi and I turns it out I'm sumpin' y'all dread like locks, get bread by the flocks Bitches love me and I'm duggy from the head to the socks
I am confident and well-liked, with irresistible charisma and tons of money.


Too much to handle, here da man of the year Hit rooms and light'em up like a chandelier From see-P to the Bridge, y'all know what it is Been gettin' money like this since I was a kid
I am incredibly successful and legendary, known for my ability to make money.


Now look at my ice, look at your ice, DAMN Look at my life, look at your life, DAMN
My wealth and status are undeniable, leaving others envious and admiring.


See, I got niggas wantin' to drop me, top me, stop me Copy Chi to the T cause I'm nice in the 3 black same color AMG's T.V's, front and back pack with nuttin' but ladies
I have enemies who want to take me down, but I am unstoppable with my luxury cars and women.


You can look up or down, right or left But all you gon' hear and see is So So Def
My label is the only thing that matters and everyone knows it.


Touch the whole global with cold vocals and dark words Vocal cords translate what my drunk heart slurs Chest clogged up with sparked up herb, I feel faint Tryin' to hold myself together, coulda spilt my own drink
My music reaches people worldwide with powerful lyrics. I feel sick from too much weed and alcohol.


All I hear is beats bumpin', I'm seein' in doubles Last thing I need to happen is to be in a scuffle Where my dogs at? These ain't my niggas I loah Help the guard, forgot my niggas took some girls to the car
I am disoriented and need my friends' protection, but they are preoccupied with women.


Tryin' to make it through the crowd, which way is out? Which way is around? These grimy motherfucker's pointin' me out
I am lost and paranoid, fearing a dangerous situation.


I wish I had the drink, but then I'm too intoxed to aim and put the clip in It's like the floor's wet and every step is like I'm slippin'
I want more alcohol to deal with my nerves, but I know I am too intoxicated to handle a gun. The environment is unstable and I feel uneasy.


And yo, I can't lose a step, I feel my enemies followin' All I got is a weapon and this Hennessee bottle I'm talkin' to myself, my peoples should be stickin' with me Somebody grabbed me up, 'Yo Nas, come take this picture wit' me'
I am hyper-vigilant and paranoid, carrying only a bottle of liquor and a weapon. I need my friends' support but feel isolated.


My ice strillon, I'm feelin' my arm Thought my Roley was gone, now I want to swing but I'm calm Still got that, DJ musta threw on another hot track Think it was this one here, bounce to that
I am relieved to still have my expensive jewelry, but I am also enjoying the music and dancing.


Too much Thug Passion and smokin' Made it outside, mouth wide, vomittin', gaggin' and chokin' From behind, niggas plottin' and scopin' Everything was blurry at first, but now shit is movin' in slow motion
I am overwhelmed by intoxication, causing me to vomit and feel ill. I am also wary of my enemies watching me.


I saw my niggas pull up, Perelli's they skidded They open the car door and toss-ed me in it My cats tried to rob me, the crowd was rowdy But one thing's for sure, So So Def know how to party
My friends rescue me from danger and we escape. We almost got robbed, but we had a good time overall.


All night long {'til when?} Til the early morn (it don't stop) And uh (it don't quit) And uh (So So Def with the dope shit, bitch!)
The party continues until the early morning, never stopping with So So Def's excellent music.




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID FRANKLIN REEVES, NASIR JONES, JERMAINE MAULDIN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@DeMonSpencer

JD's Life in 1472 was a solid album with some very memorable singles. ย "The Party Continues" feat Da Brat and Usher (my fav), "Money Ain't A Thang" feat Jay Z, "Sweetheart" feat Mariah Carey. ย The production was tight, the songs were cohesive as a full album instead of a patchwork of songs thrown together to appeal to many different musical taste which was pretty common during that time (song for the streets, song for the ladies, a song for radio, a song for R&B fans etc). ย 

JD doesn't get the proper respect he deserves as a song writer and producer... and probably even more impressive, his eye for raw talent and the ability to polish raw talent into a successful platinum selling artist or group. ย Kris Kross, Da Brat, Jagged Edge, Usher, Monica, Escape, Lil Bow Wow, just to name a few.

Usher and Mariah Carey's biggest hits were all written and produced by JD. ย Usher's record label sent him to record his 2nd album with P Diddy in NY. ย After the entire album was done the record label didn't like any of the songs so they scrapped that entire album and decided to go back to Jermaine to executive produce and write a whole new album for Usher... which became Usher's "My Way" album selling 7 million copies.

After Mariah's flop with the movie and soundtrack for Glitter, she went to JD and asked him to help her write and produce her comeback album "The Emancipation of Mimi" which sold 12 million copies. ย 

When people talk about heavy weight music moguls like P Diddy, Jay Z, Dr Dre etc, Jermaine Dupri should be mentioned in that group. ย His talent is evident by the large amount of #1 records he has written or produced. ย He's had #1 albums from 1990 all the way through 2015. ย I can't think of many in R&B and Hip Hop who's had 25 years worth of hits and remains current and relevant in an industry where careers are extremely short-lived and songs are hits one day and quickly forgotten the next. ย JD has earned mogul status so it's about time we start recognizing him as that... a Mogul.



All comments from YouTube:

@kayodeodusanya5751

Damn! I can't believe I'm hearing this song for the first time. Nas storytelling on the second verse is insane... So vivid. This man is the greatest

@mikeb3936

He wrote jds verse too.

@jonathanA1

Wow! Well, good for you discovering it.

@C1200K5AHTRE

Same here, found it like a week ago

@big_vladi

i used to play this on repeat back in 98. nas is such a dope lyricist.

@jonathanA1

same!

@DeMonSpencer

JD's Life in 1472 was a solid album with some very memorable singles. ย "The Party Continues" feat Da Brat and Usher (my fav), "Money Ain't A Thang" feat Jay Z, "Sweetheart" feat Mariah Carey. ย The production was tight, the songs were cohesive as a full album instead of a patchwork of songs thrown together to appeal to many different musical taste which was pretty common during that time (song for the streets, song for the ladies, a song for radio, a song for R&B fans etc). ย 

JD doesn't get the proper respect he deserves as a song writer and producer... and probably even more impressive, his eye for raw talent and the ability to polish raw talent into a successful platinum selling artist or group. ย Kris Kross, Da Brat, Jagged Edge, Usher, Monica, Escape, Lil Bow Wow, just to name a few.

Usher and Mariah Carey's biggest hits were all written and produced by JD. ย Usher's record label sent him to record his 2nd album with P Diddy in NY. ย After the entire album was done the record label didn't like any of the songs so they scrapped that entire album and decided to go back to Jermaine to executive produce and write a whole new album for Usher... which became Usher's "My Way" album selling 7 million copies.

After Mariah's flop with the movie and soundtrack for Glitter, she went to JD and asked him to help her write and produce her comeback album "The Emancipation of Mimi" which sold 12 million copies. ย 

When people talk about heavy weight music moguls like P Diddy, Jay Z, Dr Dre etc, Jermaine Dupri should be mentioned in that group. ย His talent is evident by the large amount of #1 records he has written or produced. ย He's had #1 albums from 1990 all the way through 2015. ย I can't think of many in R&B and Hip Hop who's had 25 years worth of hits and remains current and relevant in an industry where careers are extremely short-lived and songs are hits one day and quickly forgotten the next. ย JD has earned mogul status so it's about time we start recognizing him as that... a Mogul.

@beefwearclothingjones1654

Straight facts ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽค

@LivinTheLife714

Beautifully said!

@sambanelly4219

The Neptunes still sound better.๐Ÿ’ฏ

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