What's Up
Joe Budden feat. Newz & A-Team Lyrics
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Wassup, wassup, wassup (Nigga)
On top we bang this, wassup (Nigga)
See a chump and you want his head buss
And you don't give a fuck then aks 'em
"Wassup?" (What up?)
Wassup, wassup, wassup (Uh)
See a chump and you want his head buss
And you don't give a fuck then aks 'em
"Wassup?" (What up?)
At first it was weed, then I moved on raw
(Okay)
First it was my block, then it was on yours
Whoever disagree get 'em with the long four
Now it's all of the above
On tour, who want more, but naw
Nah, now I'm at a whole other state
And the next king of New York's
From a whole nother state
Got the key to Jay-Z and
Other spots that surround
Like about to lock shit down
Fiends love that you got it
Just not enough to try it
We love your club songs
Just not enough to buy it
Will never be a boss
But you'll always be a sidekick
Means you'll always on my dick
Cosere wassup?
Wassup, wassup, wassup (Nigga)
On top we bang this, wassup (Nigga)
See a chump and you want his head buss
And you don't give a fuck then aks 'em
"Wassup?" (What up?)
Wassup, wassup, wassup (Uh)
On top we bang this, wassup (yeah)
See a chump and you want his head buss
And you don't give a fuck then aks 'em
"Wassup?" (What up?)
I run up on 'em and aks 'em, "Wassup?"
(What up?) you got a problem then let
Me know what's what (yeah)
Cause I ain't up for the talkin'
I'm down for the sparkin'
The bouncers let me in with
It's the block gang, homie, don't get me
I thought I told you motherfuckers befo'
Niggas ain't gonna stand 'til I'm
In front of they door
Put the chrome Desert Eagle to
The side of they jaw
I'm back at it, squeezing a black 'matic
Black blood dope addict don't wanna fight
Don't wanna dirty my Nike's
Don't make me end the party early tonight
Aight? (yeah)
Wassup, wassup, wassup (Nigga)
On top we bang this, wassup (Nigga)
See a chump and you want his head buss
And you don't give a fuck then aks 'em
"Wassup?" (What up?)
Wassup, wassup, wassup (Uh)
On top we bang this, wassup (yeah)
See a chump and you want his head buss
And you don't give a fuck then aks 'em
"Wassup?" (What up?)
You could catch Ran in a white tee
Chain and nice watch
A slight bop like I got hit with a nice shot
I'm quite hot like cook cooked
In the right pot
The right Glock slugs make sure
That your life stop
The dice spot where we post
Up with the white tops
On blocks nice we don't like cops
But you could say I'm New York's bravest
Cause I'm not all that with MAC's
But I'm great with Gauge's
Nigga, a facelift, that's what
You gonna need, you gonna bleed
When that 8 spit get on your knees
"Where's all the keys?"
Got a great flip from off the D
You oughta leave
Youse a fake, snitch I order, "Squeeze"
To the big I slaughter G's with quarter keys
It's hard to breath from all the trees
In the Matrix, ignore the, I'm for the G's
I know you hurtin' 'cause you
Workin' with shorter cheese
Wassup, wassup, wassup (Nigga)
On top we bang this, wassup (Nigga)
See a chump and you want his head buss
And you don't give a fuck then aks 'em
"Wassup?" (What up?)
Wassup, wassup, wassup (Uh)
On top we bang this, wassup (yeah)
See a chump and you want his head buss
And you don't give a fuck then aks 'em
"Wassup?" (What up?)
Your girl know she reppin' a clown
And she called you Roy Jones
Said you knockout during in the second round
(I got the) all chrome thing
In a rose gold case
Now I be Nick Birdman and don't show face
I'll never be cuffed in a cell (Why?)
Cause the cops'll never catch me
The engine's a W12
Or I'm in a dippin' the red lights
Hood's dented up and it's
Missing a headlight
Cause they play for keeps
And niggas know about me
So how they still sell straight
Razors in the street?
It's not sweet, if it is it's not me
And you can't wake him up
He's not asleep now, nigga
What up?
Wassup, wassup, wassup (Nigga)
On top we bang this, wassup (Nigga)
See a chump and you want his head buss
And you don't give a fuck then aks 'em
"Wassup?" (What up?)
Wassup, wassup, wassup (Uh)
On top we bang this, wassup (yeah)
See a chump and you want his head buss
And you don't give a fuck then aks 'em
"Wassup?" (What up?)
The lyrics to "What's Up" by Joe Budden feat. Newz & A-Team depict a sense of confidence, aggression, and dominance. The hook repeats the phrase "wassup" as a way to assert power and challenge anyone who tries to oppose them. The opening lines suggest a progression from a focus on weed and their own block to expanding their influence and gaining recognition outside of their hometown. They claim to have access to influential figures like Jay-Z and demonstrate their ability to control their environment. They express a disdain for those who don't support their music but also acknowledge that they may always be perceived as a sidekick rather than a leader.
The verses further emphasize their fearless and confrontational nature. They express a willingness to resort to violence ("down for the sparkin'") and use guns to enforce their dominance. The lyrics also touch upon their involvement in drug trafficking, street life, and the consequences that come with it. They boast about their ability to make money and stay one step ahead of the police. The song ends with a sense of defiance and a call-out to anyone who questions their authenticity and ability to remain on top.
Overall, "What's Up" portrays a gritty and aggressive persona, showcasing the street life and hustler mentality often associated with hip-hop.
Line by Line Meaning
This what is sound like when the boys back-up
This is the sound that is heard when the team comes together
Wassup, wassup, wassup (Nigga)
What's going on, what's happening
On top we bang this, wassup (Nigga)
We dominate and excel in this, what's up
See a chump and you want his head buss
When you encounter a weak opponent and want to defeat them
And you don't give a fuck then aks 'em
And you don't care, so you confront them
"Wassup?" (What up?)
What's up, what's happening
At first it was weed, then I moved on raw
Initially, it was marijuana, then I switched to something stronger
(Okay)
(Acknowledgment)
First it was my block, then it was on yours
In the beginning, I controlled my neighborhood, then expanded to yours
Whoever disagree get 'em with the long four
Anyone who opposes us will face the consequences
Now it's all of the above
Now we encompass everything mentioned before
On tour, who want more, but naw
While on tour, we deliver more, but not everyone wants it
Nah, now I'm at a whole other state
No, now I'm in a completely different state of mind
And the next king of New York's
From a whole nother state
And the upcoming ruler of New York comes from a different state
Got the key to Jay-Z and
Other spots that surround
I have the access and influence over Jay-Z and other important places around
Like about to lock shit down
Like I'm about to take control and dominate
Fiends love that you got it
Drug addicts love that you have what they need
Just not enough to try it
But they are not willing to try it themselves
We love your club songs
We enjoy your music played in clubs
Just not enough to buy it
But not enough to purchase it
Will never be a boss
You will never be in charge
But you'll always be a sidekick
But you will always be a subordinate
Means you'll always on my dick
Which means you will always be following my lead
Cosere wassup?
So, what's up with that?
I run up on 'em and aks 'em, "Wassup?"
I approach them aggressively and ask, 'What's up?'
(What up?) you got a problem then let
Me know what's what (yeah)
If you have an issue, then tell me what it is
Cause I ain't up for the talkin'
I'm down for the sparkin'
Because I don't want to talk, I'm ready for a fight
The bouncers let me in with
The security let me enter with
It's the block gang, homie, don't get me
It's the gang from the neighborhood, don't underestimate me
I thought I told you motherfuckers befo'
I believe I already warned you before
Niggas ain't gonna stand 'til I'm
In front of they door
People won't confront me until I'm right in front of their face
Put the chrome Desert Eagle to
The side of they jaw
I point the silver Desert Eagle handgun at the side of their face
I'm back at it, squeezing a black 'matic
I'm back in action, firing a black automatic weapon
Black blood dope addict don't wanna fight
Black drug addict who is not interested in a physical confrontation
Don't wanna dirty my Nike's
I don't want to ruin my Nike shoes
Don't make me end the party early tonight
Don't make me disrupt the party and cause trouble tonight
Aight? (yeah)
Alright? (yes)
You could catch Ran in a white tee
You can find Ran wearing a white t-shirt
Chain and nice watch
With a chain and a fancy watch
A slight bop like I got hit with a nice shot
A slight swagger like I've been struck by a good punch
I'm quite hot like cook cooked
In the right pot
I'm very attractive like food perfectly cooked in the right pot
The right Glock slugs make sure
That your life stop
The bullets from the right Glock handgun ensure that your life ends
The dice spot where we post
Up with the white tops
The dice spot is where we hang out wearing white t-shirts
On blocks nice we don't like cops
In pleasant neighborhoods, we don't appreciate or trust the police
But you could say I'm New York's bravest
But you could claim that I'm the most courageous in New York
Cause I'm not all that with MAC's
But I'm great with Gauge's
Because I'm not skilled with MAC-10 guns, but I excel with shotguns
Nigga, a facelift, that's what
You gonna need, you gonna bleed
You're going to require a severe beating, resulting in facial injuries and bleeding
When that 8 spit get on your knees
When the 8mm bullets are fired and you drop to your knees
"Where's all the keys?"
Where are all the illegal drugs?
Got a great flip from off the D
Made a large profit from selling drugs
You oughta leave
You should leave
Youse a fake, snitch I order, "Squeeze"
You are a fake person, informer, I order someone to shoot at you
To the big I slaughter G's with quarter keys
I bring great harm to gangsters with 25 kilograms of drugs
It's hard to breath from all the trees
It's difficult to breathe because of the marijuana smoke
In the Matrix, ignore the, I'm for the G's
In this 'Matrix' (street life), disregard me, I'm loyal to my gang
I know you hurtin' 'cause you
Workin' with shorter cheese
I know you're struggling because you're dealing with less money
Your girl know she reppin' a clown
Your girlfriend knows she's in a relationship with a foolish person
And she called you Roy Jones
And she compares you to the boxer Roy Jones Jr.
Said you knockout during in the second round
She said you were knocked out in the second round of a fight
(I got the) all chrome thing
(I have) a gun made entirely of chrome
In a rose gold case
Contained within a case made of rose gold
Now I be Nick Birdman and don't show face
Now I'm like Nick Birdman (nickname), hiding my identity
I'll never be cuffed in a cell (Why?)
I'll never be arrested and jailed (Why?)
Cause the cops'll never catch me
Because the police will never capture me
The engine's a W12
The car's engine is a W12 (type of engine)
Or I'm in a dippin' the red lights
Or I'm driving fast to escape the police
Hood's dented up and it's
Missing a headlight
My car's hood is damaged and it's missing a headlight
Cause they play for keeps
Because they are serious and play to win
And niggas know about me
And people are aware of who I am
So how they still sell straight
Razors in the street?
So why do they still sell illegal weapons on the streets?
It's not sweet, if it is it's not me
It's not easy or pleasant, and if it is, it doesn't describe me
And you can't wake him up
He's not asleep now, nigga
What up?
And you can't provoke him, he's wide awake, what's up?
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Spade2o2
This beats from a Public enemy song, I forgot the name