Pay Day
J Dilla Feat. Frank Nitty Lyrics

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[Intro]
You tuned in to Jay Stay Paid (*NO*) 5-1 FM
For the freshest hardcore J Dilla shit
You ever gon' hear in yo' life baby

[Frank Nitty]
You know it is I, the boy Frank Nitt'
Pumps blowin, jewelry glowin on some Detroit shit

And you know about the spit the jewels ain't got nuttin to do with that
Bring it back, I'll beat up the track until it's blue and black
It's Detroit nigga, Jay Stay Paid
It's hip-hop, but it's more than graffiti gettin sprayed
So turn the strings up, and the bass too
It's Frank Nitty, how you doin? Nice to meet you
You niggas see through, like the moon roof
We switched to the four door from the old coupe
Yeah we upgrade, and Jay Stay Paid
We still movin forward on the plans that we made
So this is a warning, why you niggas yawnin?
We not the killer bees but we swarmin, nigga!
So turn the strings up, and the bass too
It's Frank Nitty, how you doin? Nice to meet you
And I'm that nigga you heard of, and word up
Frank 'n Dank nigga, you can fuck what you heard bruh
But hearin this you need to pay Jay Deezy
And I'm watchin y'all rats and niggas so cheesy
So please believe me, you can picture that
I know you thought we left, but we'll be right back
So - turn the strings up, and the bass too
It's Frank Nitty, how you doin? Nice to meet you
You, and you, and you, yeah
Your boy Frank Nitty
F'n D, Frank 'n Dank, J Dilla

Forever, whatever
Yeah

Overall Meaning

In J Dilla's track Pay Day, featuring Frank Nitty, the lyrics depict the grit and pride of Detroit's hip-hop scene. Nitty boasts about his jewelry and his booming pumps while asserting his MC skills. He emphasizes that in Detroit, they take hip-hop more seriously than just graffiti getting sprayed. Nitty urges the listeners to turn up the strings and bass and immerse themselves in the music. He also warns them about "rats and niggas so cheesy" and asks them to pay homage to J Dilla. The song ends with an introduction to the trio of Frank 'n' Dank and J Dilla with a promise to come right back.

The song celebrates the rawness and authenticity of Detroit's hip-hop scene. It situates hip-hop as a culture that extends beyond music and includes the city's gumption and tenacity. Nitty's lyrics embody the streetwise aesthetics of hip-hop, where MCs assert their skills, and the listener must respect the artistry. It emphasizes J Dilla's importance in Detroit and hip-hop as a whole, asking for respect and recognition from listeners. By acknowledging Frank 'n' Dank and J Dilla, the song roots itself in the Detroit hip-hop lineage, becoming a symbol of the scene's resilience and continuity.

Line by Line Meaning

You tuned in to Jay Stay Paid (*NO*) 5-1 FM
You have selected to listen to Jay Stay Paid (NO) 5-1 FM, the best and most authentic J Dilla music station.

For the freshest hardcore J Dilla shit
This station plays the newest and most gritty J Dilla music.

You know it is I, the boy Frank Nitt'
I am Frank Nitt, and you are listening to my music.

Pumps blowin, jewelry glowin on some Detroit shit
I am flashy and represent the style unique to Detroit.

And you know about the spit the jewels ain't got nuttin to do with that
My talent as a rapper is separate from my material possessions.

Bring it back, I'll beat up the track until it's blue and black
I am skilled at rapping and will make the instrumental sound even better.

It's Detroit nigga, Jay Stay Paid
I represent Detroit, and this is Jay Stay Paid music.

It's hip-hop, but it's more than graffiti gettin sprayed
This music is hip hop, but it is about more than just graffiti culture.

So turn the strings up, and the bass too
I want you to turn up the volume of the strings and bass instruments in this song.

It's Frank Nitty, how you doin? Nice to meet you
I am Frank Nitty, and it is a pleasure to introduce myself to you through my music.

You niggas see through, like the moon roof
You are transparent and easily seen through just like a car's moon roof.

We switched to the four door from the old coupe
We have upgraded from an older, smaller car to a more modern and spacious one.

Yeah we upgrade, and Jay Stay Paid
We are always upgrading and improving, and this music is proof of that commitment.

We still movin forward on the plans that we made
We are still making progress towards our goals as musicians and individuals.

So this is a warning, why you niggas yawnin?
Consider this a warning that you should not overlook or underestimate us.

We not the killer bees but we swarmin, nigga!
We may not be as aggressive as a swarm of killer bees, but we are still a force to be reckoned with.

And I'm that nigga you heard of, and word up
I am the rapper that you have heard about and I stand by my reputation.

Frank 'n Dank nigga, you can fuck what you heard bruh
Frank 'n Dank are my partners in music and we do not care about any negative rumors or gossip about us.

But hearin this you need to pay Jay Deezy
If you enjoy this music, you should acknowledge and financially support the work of J Dilla.

And I'm watchin y'all rats and niggas so cheesy
I am aware of disloyal and inauthentic people and will not associate with them.

So please believe me, you can picture that
Trust me when I say that my words are true.

I know you thought we left, but we'll be right back
We may have been gone for a while, but we are back and ready to make more music.

You, and you, and you, yeah
I am addressing all of my listeners and fans.

Your boy Frank Nitty
I am Frank Nitty and proud to be your rapper.

F'n D, Frank 'n Dank, J Dilla
I am Frank Nitty and I am part of the group F'n D with Frank 'n Dank and J Dilla.

Forever, whatever
Our music will last forever, and we are committed to our craft no matter what.

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