Bonus
J Dilla feat. Phat Kat Lyrics


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Uh, uh, uh, it's the sickness uh, uh, uh, ah, ah, ah
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

I got the MJ disease 'cause MCs wanna be me
If I spit anything it's gonna be heat
'Cause Dilla Dawg a one of a kind nigga
Killin' 'em off with the rhymes, motherfuckin' son of a 9 nigga
If I pull a chain out in the sun it'll blind niggas
First thing that come to your mind when you think of hardcore
Takin' cuts to the front of the line
I break blunts, fill 'em up, and then fire, and take puffs
The city of G's, the gaters, and gutter
The switches and D's, the haters and murder
My niggas runnin' the streets, they ready to eat
And roll heavy, deep in Chevys and Jeeps
And most carry so be ready to bleed if you talk shit
Why check these nigga threatin' the Dee, we walkin'
Most of my niggas been locked down for something, prolly bitch smackin' niggas, knocked down for nothin'
Got a fetish for dough, cheese, bucks
Out for the lettuce so blow these nuts

Uh, uh, uh, it's the sickness uh, uh, uh, ah, ah, ah
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Yo, everybody's not goin' get me
They mad 'cause they can't accept me
They try to hex me, especially those who never rose
They want better clothes and nicer lives
I don't have an ego, I go harder than average people
Plus I got twice the drive
Suited and booted, niggas might have heard I was lost
You might wanna consider your source
I try to play it cool, show people that I can chill
So wealthy people take me serious and know I'm real
Open a club up in Shanghai
I ain't step inside yet
Silicon Valley every two months
On private jet, I'm venture capital nigga
Read it how I invest
I'm in the trade so much
The Wall Street Journal but I don't flex or front too much
It's too early to serve you, I'd rather curve you
This ain't just rap, this facts
I'm in places, I shock faces 'cause they don't see black
So if you ever in Maldives tell 'em Nas said peace
Frontin', I've never been in Maldives, not even Greece yet
But I bet out in Greece I get that respect





Uh, uh, uh, it's the sickness uh, uh, uh, ah, ah, ah
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Overall Meaning

The song "Bonus" by J Dilla feat. Phat Kat starts off with the repetition of "Uh, uh, uh, it's the sickness uh, uh, uh, ah, ah, ah" which can be interpreted as a representation of the sick beats these two artists are about to drop. Phat Kat starts off the verses by referencing his popularity and style, stating that he has the "MJ disease" because other MCs want to be him. He promises to bring heat every time he spits anything and asserts his dominance in the rap game as a one-of-a-kind artist. Phat Kat also references his ability to blind people with chains, making him quite literally a shining star in the industry. He goes on to talk about his hometown, detailing the gritty streets and tough characters that populate his world. He also alludes to his niggas' readiness to fight and their propensity for violence.


In the second verse, Nas takes over and raps about his humble attitude towards his success, stating that he tries to play it cool in order to gain the respect of wealthy people. He also references his travels around the world, from Shanghai to Silicon Valley, and his interest in venture capitalism. Nas boldly asserts himself as a black man in predominantly white spaces, and notes that his presence often "shocks" those who don't expect to see him there. He ends the verse with a nod to Maldives, a travel destination that he has yet to visit, but hopes to one day.


Overall, "Bonus" is a song that showcases the confident, braggadocious styles of two rap legends, each with their own unique perspective on the industry and the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Uh, uh, uh, it's the sickness uh, uh, uh, ah, ah, ah
The beat is so contagious and addictive, making listeners unable to resist dancing to it.


Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
A vocalization of the enthusiasm and excitement the song brings.


I got the MJ disease 'cause MCs wanna be me
Dilla Dawg is so highly regarded and respected in the music industry that other artists want to be like him.


If I spit anything it's gonna be heat
Whenever Dilla Dawg releases new music, it's guaranteed to be fire and high-quality.


'Cause Dilla Dawg a one of a kind nigga
Dilla Dawg is truly unique and stands out from other artists.


Killin' 'em off with the rhymes, motherfuckin' son of a 9 nigga
Dilla Dawg is absolutely killing the rap game and showing everyone how it's done.


If I pull a chain out in the sun it'll blind niggas
Dilla Dawg is so successful and flashy that just the sight of his jewelry in the sunlight is blinding to others.


First thing that come to your mind when you think of hardcore
Dilla Dawg embodies everything that comes to mind when people think of the hardcore rap genre.


Takin' cuts to the front of the line
Dilla Dawg is so important and respected that he can skip ahead of others in lines and queues.


I break blunts, fill 'em up, and then fire, and take puffs
Dilla Dawg enjoys smoking marijuana and has mastered the art of rolling blunts.


The city of G's, the gaters, and gutter
Dilla Dawg is from a city that's rough, full of tough guys and gangsters.


The switches and D's, the haters and murder
There are many cars with hydraulics and murdered out paint jobs in Dilla Dawg's city, and there's also a lot of hate and violence.


My niggas runnin' the streets, they ready to eat
Dilla Dawg's crew is well-respected and powerful, always ready to succeed and take on new challenges.


And roll heavy, deep in Chevys and Jeeps
Dilla Dawg's crew travels in style with big, powerful cars.


And most carry so be ready to bleed if you talk shit
Dilla Dawg's crew is not to be messed with, and anyone who talks bad about them will face serious consequences.


Why check these nigga threatin' the Dee, we walkin'
Dilla Dawg and his crew are constantly on guard and ready to defend themselves against any threats or challenges.


Most of my niggas been locked down for something, prolly bitch smackin' niggas, knocked down for nothin'
Dilla Dawg's crew has a history of getting into trouble with the law, mainly due to fighting and violence for no good reason.


Got a fetish for dough, cheese, bucks
Dilla Dawg is obsessed with making money and accumulating wealth and success.


Out for the lettuce so blow these nuts
Dilla Dawg is determined to make as much money as possible, so anyone who stands in his way will suffer and be dismissed as insignificant.


Yo, everybody's not goin' get me
Not everyone understands or appreciates Dilla Dawg's talent and uniqueness.


They mad 'cause they can't accept me
Some people are jealous of Dilla Dawg's success and talent, and they can't bring themselves to appreciate him.


They try to hex me, especially those who never rose
Some people actively try to sabotage Dilla Dawg's success and bring him down, especially those who have never achieved anything themselves.


They want better clothes and nicer lives
Some people are too focused on material possessions and wealth, and they can't appreciate true talent and hard work.


I don't have an ego, I go harder than average people
Dilla Dawg doesn't let his success get to his head, and he continues to work harder and be more successful than most people.


Plus I got twice the drive
Dilla Dawg is exceptionally motivated and has even more drive and ambition than the average person.


Suited and booted, niggas might have heard I was lost
Dilla Dawg is always dressed sharply and professionally, and some people hear rumors that he's lost his edge or isn't as successful anymore.


You might wanna consider your source
Before believing rumors or gossip, it's important to consider the source and their incentives for spreading lies or misinformation.


I try to play it cool, show people that I can chill
Dilla Dawg doesn't want to come across as arrogant or stuck-up, so he tries to appear relaxed and friendly in social situations.


So wealthy people take me serious and know I'm real
Dilla Dawg wants to be taken seriously by people with a lot of money and influence, and he wants them to know that he's genuine and authentic.


Open a club up in Shanghai
Dilla Dawg is so successful and wealthy that he's able to invest in and open a nightclub in Shanghai.


I ain't step inside yet
Dilla Dawg hasn't even visited his own nightclub yet, showing how busy and focused he is on other projects and ventures.


Silicon Valley every two months
Dilla Dawg frequently visits Silicon Valley, which is known for being a hub of technological innovation and entrepreneurship.


On private jet, I'm venture capital nigga
Dilla Dawg is so financially successful that he can afford to travel by private jet, and he invests his wealth into new business ventures and startups.


Read it how I invest
Dilla Dawg's investment choices and strategies are successful and should be closely analyzed and emulated by others.


I'm in the trade so much
Dilla Dawg is heavily involved in business and finance, constantly buying and selling assets and investments.


The Wall Street Journal but I don't flex or front too much
Dilla Dawg reads business news and keeps up with the stock market, but he doesn't brag or show off his wealth excessively.


It's too early to serve you, I'd rather curve you
Dilla Dawg doesn't want to deal with confrontation or negativity, so he'd prefer to avoid and ignore people who try to start trouble with him.


This ain't just rap, this facts
Dilla Dawg's music is more than just entertainment - it's based in reality and his own personal experiences.


I'm in places, I shock faces 'cause they don't see black
Dilla Dawg travels to many different locations around the world, and his success and presence can be surprising to people who aren't used to seeing black people in those types of environments.


So if you ever in Maldives tell 'em Nas said peace
Dilla Dawg is able to travel to places like the Maldives, and he's so influential that he wants people to know he's been there and is respected there.


Frontin', I've never been in Maldives, not even Greece yet
Dilla Dawg is calling out people who lie or exaggerate about their worldly experiences and travels, admitting that he hasn't even been to Greece yet.


But I bet out in Greece I get that respect
Dilla Dawg is confident that even in a country he's never been to before, he would still earn respect and admiration from others.


Uh, uh, uh, it's the sickness uh, uh, uh, ah, ah, ah
The beat is still going strong and captivating, making listeners unable to resist dancing to it.


Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
A vocalization of the continued enthusiasm and excitement the song brings.




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Comments from YouTube:

Pogneman

one of Dilla's best beat

Reawer

this and reunion

Cem

reunion is black milk beat

Greg C

Especially when yiy hear the original he sampled from blew my mind

Francois Langevin

El Grito Lovo

Sameer M. Raza

Phat kat murdered this so coldly!

Sreshtha Banerjee-Sopp

Top 3 Dilla tracks of all time! Still 🔥🔥🔥

Cem

AGREE, Motor city 1 and All right the other 2 for me. You?

TheSstretch68

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE LEGENDARY DILLA DAWG!!!

47ea3c67

Great beat, Dilla can't do wrong.

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