How's That
Keith Murray Lyrics


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Huahhhhh!
Ha ha, ayyaah, owww owww
Funked out, word is bond, word is bond
Then you ayyyayyyah ha
In the mother, in the motherfuckin house
With a dick in your mouth
Word is bond, word is bond
I freak a technique goin way back like just-ice
And don't think twice because I'm nice
I come from the Mothership unknown to man
With a blunt in my hand, a mic in the other hand
God damn I slam I jam like this
Sure nuff, my rap style is Cold Crush
And plus, I tears the roof off the mothersucker
my brother, fly shit that makes Stevie Wonder
Heyyyy, who can it be now watch out
It's the E live in 3-D with Keith and are-E-D
I gets down for my troops
And I ahh... get-it get-it get-it like Luke
For those, who don't believe my skills get these
I got mad expertise, for all you duck MC's
I'm funky like G Thing my nigga
I want to know who's up in here, before I pull the trigger

[Is New York up in here? HELL YEAH
Is Def Squad up in here? HELL YEAH
Is NJ up in here? HELL YEAH
The Green Beret's up in here! HELL YEAH]

Verbally, I sew the brains up like Trapper
John M.D. got nine millis made of lacquer
Count Dracula, back with the, tow-truck with the
Get Biz like Mark fuel-injected like Maximus
My style sicker than an AIDS victim drinkin forty-five malt liquors
I roll the spliff up
The underground, slam, shock like Shazam
Check my Jams get Def when I kick Methods like Man
Computerized Robocop sounds I drop in sequence
Funky to death so ask that old bitch where the beef went
When I do em, I glue em, stick em like Patrick Ewing
My shit bumps like Puerto Rican people moved in
next door, I get raw with the grrrahhhh!
Call four-one-one cause I'm Ghetto Red Hot
Bo bo bo! Funk Doctor Spock catch a bruisin
My style gets respect fifty Muslims
You hang on strings like loose ends, with my hands on the nine
Watch yo nugget bitch, I get busy with mines

[How's that? (cause I gets busy with mines)
How's that? (cause I gets busy with mines)
How's that? (cause I gets busy with mines)
How's that? (cause I gets busy with mines
It's Keith Murray)]

I come rollin in when I see that low flow
Heckuva foe, heard a gun and settled for a metaphor
I'm naive between the sleeves of the sheets
Murderin, who should ever try to fuck with me
Murray word is bond gets it on
And ready to blow any nigga out the cypher of the sniper hype at dawn
Long live Def to the Squad
And we smokin everybody out there, shit it ain't that hard
I brings classic drama microphone enbalmer
Have your momma beg behind bars for your kidneys tomorrow
My murderous apprentice E Dub
Makes hard funk beats that I become part of
When I be like A-E-I-O-you or battle
Niggaz be like who who who who who like night owls




The most beautifullest thing in this world
is I shitted, and why'all was with it dig it

Overall Meaning

Keith Murray's song How's That is a fast-paced, high-energy display of his lyrical skills, with several verses that celebrate his ability to rap with ease, speed, and creativity, often with a tongue-in-cheek sense of humor. The opening lines of the song are both provocative and attention-grabbing, as Murray greets his listeners with an exclamation of "Huahhhhh!", followed by a series of ad-libs that create a playful, irreverent tone. He then launches into a description of his rap style, which he likens to that of Cold Crush, a pioneering hip-hop group from the South Bronx, and boasts of his effortless flows, clever wordplay, and complex rhyme schemes. He also references some of his influences, including Just-Ice and Stevie Wonder, and establishes his own unique identity as a member of the Def Squad collective.


Throughout the song, Murray showcases his technical prowess as a rapper, using intricate metaphors, allusions, and puns to create vivid images and convey his irreverent sense of humor. He also shows off his ability to switch up his flow and rhyme patterns, alternating between rapid-fire delivery and slower, more deliberate phrasing. The overall effect is a compelling display of Murray's skill as a lyricist, as well as his unbridled enthusiasm for hip-hop culture.


Line by Line Meaning

Huahhhhh!
Keith starts the song with a sound which might imply the start of a performance or a call to attention.


Ha ha, ayyaah, owww owww
Keith makes sounds of excitement and hype to match the energy of the song.


Funked out, word is bond, word is bond
Keith declares that he is ready to perform with the energy of funk music and asserts that he is honest and sincere with his words.


Then you ayyyayyyah ha
Keith makes another sound of excitement, possibly to hype up the crowd.


In the mother, in the motherfuckin house
Keith announces his presence as the performer in a show and is excited about it.


With a dick in your mouth
Keith uses vulgar language to insult someone, possibly a rapper or a critic, who has been talking negatively about him.


Word is bond, word is bond
Keith repeats his earlier assertion that he is sincere and honest with his words.


I freak a technique goin way back like just-ice
Keith boasts about his skills in rapping and compares himself to Just-Ice, a rapper known for his unique style and skills.


And don't think twice because I'm nice
Keith asserts that he is skilled enough to rap without any hesitation and proves his 'niceness'.


I come from the Mothership unknown to man
Keith uses the metaphor 'Mothership' to refer to his unique style of music which is so different that it might be beyond human understanding.


With a blunt in my hand, a mic in the other hand
Keith describes how he performs by holding a marijuana blunt in one hand and a microphone in the other hand.


God damn I slam I jam like this
Keith exclaims his excitement about his performance and the energy he is putting into it.


Sure nuff, my rap style is Cold Crush
Keith compares his rap style to that of Cold Crush Brothers, a group of rappers who revolutionized hip-hop in the early 80s.


And plus, I tears the roof off the mothersucker
Keith boasts about his ability to energize the audience and create a lively atmosphere in the show.


my brother, fly shit that makes Stevie Wonder
Keith boasts about the high quality of his music, which is so good that it can make even Stevie Wonder, a famous blind musician, fly with excitement.


Heyyyy, who can it be now watch out
Keith makes another sound to hype up the crowd and to signal that something big is coming up.


It's the E live in 3-D with Keith and are-E-D
Keith announces his collaboration with Erick Sermon, a fellow rapper and producer, in a live performance.


I gets down for my troops
Keith declares his loyalty to his fans and promises to give his best performance to them.


And I ahh... get-it get-it get-it like Luke
Keith compares his energy and excitement on stage to that of Luther Campbell, a rapper known for his high energy performances.


For those, who don't believe my skills get these
Keith challenges those who doubt his skills to listen to his music and see for themselves.


I got mad expertise, for all you duck MC's
Keith boasts about his skills and experience as a rapper and insults other rappers who are not as skillful.


I'm funky like G Thing my nigga
Keith compares his music to that of Dr. Dre's song 'Nuthin' but a G Thing', which is known for its funky beats.


I want to know who's up in here, before I pull the trigger
Keith wants to know who the audience is and wants to make sure that they are enjoying the show before he proceeds with his performance.


Is New York up in here? HELL YEAH Is Def Squad up in here? HELL YEAH Is NJ up in here? HELL YEAH The Green Beret's up in here! HELL YEAH
Keith asks the crowd if they are from New York, Def Squad or New Jersey and the audience responds with a loud 'HELL YEAH' to signify their presence.


Verbally, I sew the brains up like Trapper
Keith asserts his skills as a lyricist and compares himself to Trapper John, a character in a popular medical show of the same name, known for his surgical techniques.


John M.D. got nine millis made of lacquer
Keith references a popular character, John M.D., known for his ability to handle a gun and the fact that his guns are made of lacquer, which is a hard protective coating.


Count Dracula, back with the, tow-truck with the
Keith uses the character Count Dracula to signify his return to the rap scene and compares his performance to a tow-truck, ready to move any challenges on his way.


Get Biz like Mark fuel-injected like Maximus
Keith compares his energy on stage to that of Mark Wahlberg's character in 'Boogie Nights' and his energy to that of the character Maximus Decimus Meridius from the movie 'Gladiator'.


My style sicker than an AIDS victim drinkin forty-five malt liquors
Keith's style of rapping is so unique and sick that it can be compared to an AIDS victim drinking forty-five malt liquors, which is a highly exaggerated analogy.


I roll the spliff up
Keith refers to smoking marijuana by rolling a spliff, a type of cannabis cigarette.


The underground, slam, shock like Shazam
Keith refers to the 'underground' culture of rap music as a highly energetic and powerful force, like the comic book character Shazam who has the power of lightning.


Check my Jams get Def when I kick Methods like Man
Keith challenges the listener to check his music which is guaranteed to be great and compares himself to Wu-Tang Clan's Method Man, a skilled rapper known for his unique style of rapping.


Computerized Robocop sounds I drop in sequence
Keith uses the metaphor of Robocop to signify his unique sound, which is highly technological and computerized, and asserts that he can drop his sounds in sequence without any hesitation.


Funky to death so ask that old bitch where the beef went
Keith boasts about his funky music and refers to the fast-food chain Wendy's famous advertising phrase ('Where's the Beef?') asking his haters to 'ask that old bitch', who is Wendy, what happened to beef with his music on it.


When I do em, I glue em, stick em like Patrick Ewing
Keith asserts his skills in rapping and compares himself to Patrick Ewing, a basketball player known for his ability to score and defend the ball from the opposition.


My shit bumps like Puerto Rican people moved in next door
Keith refers to the loud music played by Puerto Ricans and compares it to his music, which is so loud and powerful that it can be heard from the next door.


I get raw with the grrrahhhh! Call four-one-one cause I'm Ghetto Red Hot
Keith declares that he gets his audience hyped up with his raw energy and uses the metaphor of being 'Ghetto Red Hot' to signify his popularity in the rap scene.


Bo bo bo! Funk Doctor Spock catch a bruisin
Keith uses his rap alter ego, Funk Doctor Spock, and declares his readiness to catch a fight with anyone who challenges him.


My style gets respect fifty Muslims
Keith boasts about his skills and popularity and uses the metaphor of being respected by fifty Muslims, referencing the religion Islam that is based on the principles of respect and peacefulness.


You hang on strings like loose ends, with my hands on the nine
Keith asserts his power and control over his haters who are now hanging on the strings of defeat like 'loose ends' and reminds them of his ability to handle a gun ('the nine').


Watch yo nugget bitch, I get busy with mines
Keith warns his haters to watch out and declares his readiness to destroy them with his skills (referring to them as 'nuggets').


I come rollin in when I see that low flow Heckuva foe, heard a gun and settled for a metaphor
Keith enters the stage when he notices a lack of energy in the audience and compares himself to a tough opponent and creator of a metaphor.


I'm naive between the sleeves of the sheets Murderin, who should ever try to fuck with me
Keith uses the metaphor of being 'naive between the sleeves of the sheets' to signify his gentle nature, but also asserts that he can murder anyone who tries to mess with him.


Murray word is bond gets it on And ready to blow any nigga out the cypher of the sniper hype at dawn
Keith declares his readiness to prove his skills and promises to destroy any rapper who tries to challenge him in the cypher (a rap circle) at dawn.


Long live Def to the Squad And we smokin everybody out there, shit it ain't that hard
Keith pays tribute to his team Def Squad and declares their dominance in the rap scene, boasting about their ability to smoke (defeat) anyone out there.


I brings classic drama microphone enbalmer Have your momma beg behind bars for your kidneys tomorrow
Keith asserts his skills in storytelling and uses the metaphor of a microphone embalmer to signify his ability to kill it on stage. He also threatens his haters that he is so good that they will end up begging for mercy and life behind bars.


My murderous apprentice E Dub Makes hard funk beats that I become part of
Keith refers to his partner Erick Sermon (E Dub) and his ability to make great beats, boasting about his ability to be part of such beats and produce great music.


When I be like A-E-I-O-you or battle Niggaz be like who who who who who like night owls
Keith demonstrates his ability to rap using a combination of sounds of vowels and asserts that his haters are like night owls who do not understand his unique style of rap.


The most beautifullest thing in this world is I shitted, and why'all was with it dig it
Keith declares that the most beautiful thing in the world is his music, which he calls 'shitted', meaning perfect. He also invites his haters to listen to his music and understand its beauty.




Lyrics © A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GEORGE CLINTON JR., WILLIAM BOOTSY COLLINS, KEITH MURRAY, REGGIE NOGLE, ERICK SERMON, BERNIE WORRELL

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@Redman-hh9ic

Def Squad!!! Keith Murray, Redman and Erick Sermon!!!! My dogs!!!!! Still pumping this in 2023!!!!!

How’s That’s!!!!!

@sixnine7443

Classic. Who's still jamming in 2023

@Redman-hh9ic

Me!!! Raleigh North Carolina!!!!

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@juliancolvil5124

Redman murdered this track!

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Facts

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This track is packed with more testosterone than a gym

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This needs more views

@pataokevin7856

DEF SQUAD !!!

@ikelove8775

Redman always wait until his turn...Then he black...Do ya history 😊

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