guess who's back
Jay-Z Lyrics


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Talk to me man
This ya boy Young Hova, yo turn the motherfucking noise up
We'll get right into the proceedings this evening
Headphones are distorting, bring it down a lil' bit
Okay, now we working with it
The boy Face on the bass line, Face - Mob!
Welcome to New York City, it's ya boy Young Hov' chea
Kanye West on the track (whoo!) Chi-Town, what's going on now?
Can I talk to y'all for a minute? Lemme talk to y'all for a minute
Just gimme a minute of ya time baby - I don't want much (whoo!)
Lemme talk to these motherfuckers, uhh

Guess who's bizack?
You still smelling crack in my clothes
Don't make me have to relapse on these hoes
Take it back out to taxing them roads
When I was hugging it, niggas couldn't do nothing with it
Straight from the oven with it, came from the dirt
I emerged from it all without a stain on my shirt
You can blame my old earth, for the shit she instilled in me
Still with me, pain plus work
Shit she made me milk this game for all it's worth
That's right, these niggas can't fuck with me
I'm calling guts every time, drag my nuts every time
Homey, we make a great combination don't we?
Me and the Face Mob, every time we face-off
Face it y'all, y'all niggas playing basic ball
I'm on the block like I'm eight feet tall
Homey, I'm in the drop with the AC on
That's why the, streets embrace me dawg, I'm so cool!

Guess who's bizack?
Back on the block with the old Face Mob
Mack Mittens and Hov'
Don't make me relapse
Back to the block with the fo'
Cuz this street shit is all I know

From the womb to the tomb, a hot pot of joy and a spoon
Trying to make me forty thousand and move
Motels, star-studded, rock stars and goons
Plain clothes wanna run in my room
But nigga guess who's bizack? It's ya boy Face Mob
Started with an eightball, gotta get this cake dawg
Give niggas a break, nah, you know how the game go
Fuck you think I slang fo', to go against the grain (no)
I'm out here to grind mo', rapped up in the paper chase
I wanna fuck a fine hoe and candy paint the 88
Don't got no wholesale, cause that ain't how I wanna run it
Here take these five stones and bring a nigga back a hundred
Gotta see my feet dude, you do shit a fiend do
The fire get too hot in the kitchen, I hit the streets fool
Money is an issue, and that's on the fa' shizzle my nizzle
Ya block warm, then I come by with the fizzle
And make fa' sho' I get to work mines, for part of the time
We go to war and you ain't making a dime (ha ha!)
Cause I got, shit to lose, a nigga out here payin his dues
My baby walking gotta get him some shoes
It's a new game doing, lemme give ya the rules
Get outta line and I'ma give ya the blues
It's a new game doing, lemme give ya the rules
Get outta line and I'ma give ya the blues, whoa!

Guess who's bizack?
The boy B. Mizack, a.k.a. Mr. Crack-A-Brick
Turn a whole one from a half a brick, look I mastered this
You can smell it once the plastic rips
A hot plate'll make ya swell up if ya gasket clicked
You can make ya chips swell up, ya don't have to pitch
Play them corners like a safety, watch the traffic switch
Young'n never pump fake, and you'll get past the blitz
And keep ya whole hood on flip, like on box-spring
Pissy Mack and shit, low old box of things
Strictly glassy shit, I hug the block like a quart of water
Shit I used to hug a corner like a old deuce and a quarter
Till like deuce in the morning, with the old heads
Slanging loose quarters, this Philly cat back gatted (had it)
Still fucking with them crack addicts
Still busting with that black-matic

Guess who's bizack?
Back on the block with the old Face Mob
Mack Mittens and Hov'
Don't make me relapse




Back to the block with the fo'
Cuz this street shit is all I know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Guess Who's Back" by Jay-Z and Face Mob are a declaration of their return to the game after some time away. The use of the phrase "Guess Who's Back" implies that they are coming back with a vengeance and that their return is highly anticipated. The lyrics describe how they have been through tough times, hustling on the streets, and trying to make money by any means necessary. The line "Guess who's bizack? You still smelling crack in my clothes" suggests that they are returning with the same street credibility and edge that they had before, and they haven't forgotten where they come from.


The song also features guest appearances by Kanye West and Beanie Sigel, who add their own unique styles and perspectives to the track. The beat is heavily influenced by West's signature soulful sound, and the production is layered and complex, with a deep bass line and a range of different sounds and samples. The lyrics touch on themes of ambition, perseverance, and staying true to your roots, even as you achieve success.


Overall, "Guess Who's Back" is a powerful and confident statement of intent from two of hip-hop's most respected artists. It showcases their skills as storytellers and their ability to capture the essence of the streets and the struggles of everyday people.


Line by Line Meaning

Talk to me man
Young Hova is introducing himself and asking for a moment of attention


This ya boy Young Hova, yo turn the motherfucking noise up
Young Hova is introducing himself again and asking for the volume to be increased


We'll get right into the proceedings this evening
The song is starting and will get straight to the point


Headphones are distorting, bring it down a lil' bit
The noise is too loud and needs to be adjusted


Okay, now we working with it
The noise has been adjusted and the song can continue


The boy Face on the bass line, Face - Mob!
Face-Mob is being introduced as the bassist for the song


Welcome to New York City, it's ya boy Young Hov' chea
Young Hova is welcoming the listeners to New York City and reminding them who is speaking


Kanye West on the track (whoo!) Chi-Town, what's going on now?
Kanye West is producing the song and is being given a shout-out from Young Hova, and also greeting his hometown


Can I talk to y'all for a minute? Lemme talk to y'all for a minute
Young Hova wants to speak to the listeners and is asking for a moment of attention


Just gimme a minute of ya time baby - I don't want much (whoo!)
Young Hova is requesting a short amount of time from the listeners and expressing gratitude


Lemme talk to these motherfuckers, uhh
Young Hova is addressing the listeners again and using slang to express his desire to talk to them


Guess who's bizack?
The song is returning or reappearing


You still smelling crack in my clothes
The smell of drugs is still present in Young Hova's clothing


Don't make me have to relapse on these hoes
Young Hova is expressing that he doesn't want to go back to his old, drug-using ways


Take it back out to taxing them roads
Young Hova is referring to dealing drugs on the streets and potentially being arrested


When I was hugging it, niggas couldn't do nothing with it
Young Hova was so successful at selling drugs that others could not compete with him


Straight from the oven with it, came from the dirt
The drugs were made with care and came from a less than desirable origin


I emerged from it all without a stain on my shirt
Young Hova was able to come out of drug dealing without getting caught or implicated


You can blame my old earth, for the shit she instilled in me
Young Hova is attributing some of his behavior to his upbringing


Still with me, pain plus work
Young Hova has dealt with a lot of pain and has had to work hard to succeed


Shit she made me milk this game for all it's worth
Young Hova's mother's teachings influenced him to work hard and be successful


That's right, these niggas can't fuck with me
Young Hova is confident in his abilities


I'm calling guts every time, drag my nuts every time
Young Hova is brave and not afraid to take risks


Homey, we make a great combination don't we?
Young Hova and Face Mob work well together and produce good music


Me and the Face Mob, every time we face-off
Young Hova and Face Mob collaborate regularly on music


Face it y'all, y'all niggas playing basic ball
Young Hova is saying that others are not putting in enough effort


I'm on the block like I'm eight feet tall
Young Hova is confident and powerful


Homey, I'm in the drop with the AC on
Young Hova is driving a convertible car with the air conditioning on


That's why the, streets embrace me dawg, I'm so cool!
People admire and respect Young Hova because of his coolness and success


Back on the block with the old Face Mob
The song is returning to a previous collaboration with Face Mob


Mack Mittens and Hov'
Young Hova is collaborating with Mack Mittens on the song


Cuz this street shit is all I know
The song is about life on the streets and is what Young Hova is familiar with


From the womb to the tomb, a hot pot of joy and a spoon
The cycle of drug use and addiction started at birth for some people


Trying to make me forty thousand and move
The goal for some drug dealers is to earn enough money to move away from drug dealing


Motels, star-studded, rock stars and goons
Drug dealers often stay in motels and interact with various types of people, including celebrities and criminals


Plain clothes wanna run in my room
Police officers in plain clothes may try to enter the hotel room of a drug dealer


But nigga guess who's bizack? It's ya boy Face Mob
Face Mob is back and taking control of the situation


Started with an eightball, gotta get this cake dawg
Face Mob started with a small amount of drugs and is now aiming for a larger profit


Give niggas a break, nah, you know how the game go
Face Mob is not giving anyone a break and is aware of the ruthless nature of the drug game


Fuck you think I slang fo', to go against the grain (no)
Face Mob is dealing drugs to make money and is not concerned with going against societal norms


I'm out here to grind mo', rapped up in the paper chase
Face Mob is working hard and focused on making more money


I wanna fuck a fine hoe and candy paint the 88
Face Mob wants to have sex with an attractive woman and is interested in having a specific type of car painted a certain color


Don't got no wholesale, cause that ain't how I wanna run it
Face Mob does not have a wholesale supplier for drugs because that is not the way he wants to do business


Here take these five stones and bring a nigga back a hundred
Face Mob is giving someone five drugs (stones) and expects to be paid back with one hundred drugs


Gotta see my feet dude, you do shit a fiend do
Face Mob is very cautious and needs to see someone's feet to know if they are trustworthy or not


The fire get too hot in the kitchen, I hit the streets fool
Face Mob does not want to get in trouble with the law and will go out and sell drugs on the streets if the situation gets too dangerous


Money is an issue, and that's on the fa' shizzle my nizzle
Money is important and Face Mob is expressing it in a playful, rhyming way


Ya block warm, then I come by with the fizzle
Face Mob is coming to sell drugs in a neighborhood that is already active with drug dealing


And make fa' sho' I get to work mines, for part of the time
Face Mob is ensuring that he puts in work and will be profitable for some parts of the day


We go to war and you ain't making a dime (ha ha!)
Face Mob will not let anyone make money in his territory


Cause I got, shit to lose, a nigga out here payin his dues
Face Mob has a lot at risk and is working hard to pay his debts


My baby walking gotta get him some shoes
Face Mob has a child who is growing and needs shoes


It's a new game doing, lemme give ya the rules
The drug game has changed and Face Mob is going to explain the new rules


Get outta line and I'ma give ya the blues
If someone does not follow the new rules, Face Mob will take action against them


The boy B. Mizack, a.k.a. Mr. Crack-A-Brick
B. Mizack is being introduced as someone who deals large amounts of drugs


Turn a whole one from a half a brick, look I mastered this
B. Mizack can turn a small amount of drugs into a larger amount and has become skilled in the process


You can smell it once the plastic rips
The drugs have a strong smell and it is noticeable when the plastic is opened


A hot plate'll make ya swell up if ya gasket clicked
Using a hot plate to prepare drugs can be dangerous and can cause burns if not done properly


You can make ya chips swell up, ya don't have to pitch
You can make a lot of money without having to sell drugs


Play them corners like a safety, watch the traffic switch
Keep an eye on the area and be careful when switching locations


Young'n never pump fake, and you'll get past the blitz
Be honest and straightforward to avoid getting caught


And keep ya whole hood on flip, like on box-spring
Keep the neighborhood active and profitable


Pissy Mack and shit, low old box of things
Referencing a nickname and the way things are sold


Strictly glassy shit, I hug the block like a quart of water
B. Mizack only sells high quality drugs and is a fixture in the neighborhood


Shit I used to hug a corner like a old deuce and a quarter
B. Mizack used to stay in one spot to sell drugs and is reminiscing about the past


Till like deuce in the morning, with the old heads
B. Mizack would stay out late selling drugs with older individuals


Slanging loose quarters, this Philly cat back gatted (had it)
B. Mizack was selling small amounts of drugs and then became more dangerous by carrying a gun


Still fucking with them crack addicts
B. Mizack is still dealing drugs and has customers who are addicted to the substance


Still busting with that black-matic
B. Mizack is still carrying a gun for protection and danger




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICKY M. L. WALTERS, SYLVESTER ALLEN, HAROLD RAY I. BROWN, MORRIS DEWAYNE DICKERSON, LE ROY L. JORDAN, CHARLES MILLER, LEE OSKAR, HOWARD E. SCOTT, RICHARD L. SERRELL, KEVIN WASHINGTON

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@Anti-lytics

Kanye was a musical genius. Instrumental alone is timeless

@christines1821

I’m here in 2023 still listening to this

@sindanonegongo1199

Back then he depended on samples

@stonymontana9773

Lol he just sampled other musical geniuses who played instruments . But yes, he did arrange well

@jhernandez626

@@sindanonegongo1199and your point is 🤔 sampling had been around for decades comments like that are annoying

@marcusxavier7083

@@jhernandez626 facts

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@ryandarko2115

Kanye in the beginning his early days was really just something else man.

@chrism7163

Kanye wasn’t on the beginning of this he did the beat

@ryandarko2115

@@chrism7163 I’m talking about his career

@chrism7163

@@ryandarko2115 he’s done better things then what did in the beginning

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