G Rap began working with DJ Polo in 1986, releasing several underground hit singles including "It's a Demo"/"I'm Fly." Two other singles, "Streets of New York" and "Road to the Riches," received heavy rotation on Yo! MTV Raps and cemented his reputation as one of New York's top lyrical auteurs. His talent for telling a compelling, hard-luck story in a single song was considered second to only that of Rakim. While G Rap grew in popularity, he never crossed over like Biz Markie or Big Daddy Kane, both also members of the Juice Crew.
G Rap began a solo career in the mid-1990s, released 4,5,6. This and subsequent LPs saw little attention from critics or consumers, and G Rap began collaborating with others. Signing to Rawkus Records, G Rap launched a comeback with 2002's The Giancana Story. "Giancana" also is said by Kool G Rap to be the "G" in his name in the song "Drama". The album was well-received without commercial success.
In 2008 he released Half a Klip on Chinga Chang Records, featuring production from DJ Premier and Marley Marl, among others. His 2011 album Riches, Royalty, Respect showcased his true to form style and lyricism.
Drama
Kool G Rap Lyrics
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In Kool G Rap stand for, Giancana nigga, gangsta
Quick to gank ya ass with the Gaincana gash gash
You heard
Yo here come the one who's know to keep it thoro,
Queens the borough (straight up)
Is live nigga rep that (no doubt)
We deep bitch
And none of my Gorillas is scared to leak shit
All y'all niggas wanna speak slick -what you say- (what)
It couldn't be thick and quick to flied 'em dicks
As soon as the heat spit
Stitch your fucking feet to a brick
Enjoy then bait
Heats to chicks we creep when we flip gyms
Cana baby thug for life are love is life
Guns, hoes, drugs and ice…aight
How your heart pump kool-aid when is brood and mice
How you trying to fight slugs with knives (don't do that) bitch nigga
Liquor (don't do that) plenty gun talk front for New York
And went to draw a stick figure (ha, ha)
Bounty your head for 'bout six figures, cook a bitch liver
End of the wall who lift the fifth quicker nigga (you know me)
My whole approach sicker
So all you rappers with names hot as flames
I'll be there when the shit flicker (get 'em)
This ones about war gunslinger (get 'em)
And brick flipper big dick don G rap nigga piss rivers
[Chorus]
Drama, is the life I live
Bossing, is the things I did
Problems, is the things I finish
I been known from hood to hood to handle business
Money, is them things I take
Ladies, come on and bounce with me
G Rap, I damn from far from fake
Throw your steel in the air if you' bout your cake
Ayo my whole life is under non-fiction
Drama friction
Beef blood in the street bullets with bombs ticking
Just to become a don from sinning
Horrible living G Cana the street boss peoples loss
Left a dog reap in the cost
Had to go deep in the forest
To hold police frost peeping the floss
Conduct family biz have my own Sammidy Sam kids
And pump fizz were you live (o–ow)
Run up in a house and put a hand on a wiz
Give me fifty grand to live (Bitch)
G Rap Americas Most see the name embedded in toast
I'm here to all y'all niggas perish and quote
We lost money but cherish the dope
Meat cleavers sever your throat
The smoke, for the big bread and the a boat
So all you guys with gimmicks (die, die, die)
Skies the limit better believe it
That I'm gonna ride every minute
And this games about posh and spinach
And the lifer this shit get the love for menace
Never violate the lines of scrimmage
G Rap Giancana kid I'm vow to keep it life to the
Finish (uh-hu) yeah
[Chorus]
If you 'bout your cake
If you 'bout your cake
All about that cake
Yeah, Giancana, mob boss nigga, what uh
The lyrics in "Drama" by Kool G Rap portray the artist as a typical gangster who is ruthless, unafraid, and unapologetic for his actions. The song begins with Kool G Rap being referred to as Giancana, a reference to Sam Giancana who was an Italian-American mob boss. Kool G Rap is immediately associated with the world of organized crime and the violent and illegal activities associated with it. He is described as quick to gank, or rob, with a gashing wound which emphasizes his capacity for violent behavior.
The chorus asserts that Kool G Rap's life is filled with drama, bossing, and problems, and he has gained notoriety in various neighbourhoods for handling business. The artist is portrayed as a money-grubbing womanizer who takes what he wants aggressively. The vivid descriptions and metaphors used in the lyrics emphasize the artist's relentless nature, and his preoccupation with winning, even if it means resorting to violent means.
Overall, the song is about gang violence, dominance, and survival in a world where violence is the norm. The artist's use of coarse language and violent imagery serves as a warning to anyone who would try to challenge him, making it clear that he is willing to do "whatever it takes" to attain his goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Eh-body always wanna know what know what the G
Everybody wants to know what the 'G' in Kool G Rap stands for
In Kool G Rap stand for, Giancana nigga, gangsta
The 'G' in Kool G Rap stands for Giancana, signifying his affiliation with organized crime and his gangster lifestyle
Quick to gank ya ass with the Gaincana gash gash
Kool G Rap is quick to attack and take advantage of his enemies with violence, symbolized by the Giancana gash gash
Yo here come the one who's know to keep it thoro,
Kool G Rap is introducing himself as someone who always keeps it real and honest
Queens the borough (straight up)
Kool G Rap is from Queens, New York, and proudly represents his hometown
Is live nigga rep that (no doubt)
Kool G Rap has earned a reputation as a real, authentic person who represents the streets
Cock the techs back and move on a weak clique (move on 'em)
Kool G Rap is ready to take action against those who are weaker or pose a threat to him or his crew, and encourages his team to do the same
We deep bitch
Kool G Rap and his crew are a large and tight-knit group
And none of my Gorillas is scared to leak shit
Kool G Rap's crew is not afraid to share information or secrets when necessary, indicating their trust and loyalty to each other
All y'all niggas wanna speak slick -what you say- (what)
Kool G Rap challenges those who try to talk with attitude, daring them to back up their words with action
It couldn't be thick and quick to flied 'em dicks
If someone tries to mess with Kool G Rap or his crew, they will be quickly and violently dealt with
As soon as the heat spit
Once the gun is fired, there is no turning back or avoiding the consequences
Stitch your fucking feet to a brick
Kool G Rap threatens to harm his enemies in gruesome ways, like tying their feet to a heavy object and throwing them into the water
Enjoy then bait
Kool G Rap sees his enemies as prey that he can capture and manipulate at will
Heats to chicks we creep when we flip gyms
Kool G Rap and his crew are skilled at pulling off heists or burglaries while remaining undetected
Cana baby thug for life are love is life
Kool G Rap embraces his gangster lifestyle and sees it as a necessary part of his identity and his love for life
Guns, hoes, drugs and ice…aight
Kool G Rap lists off some of the things that are a part of his lifestyle
How your heart pump kool-aid when is brood and mice
Kool G Rap challenges those who talk tough but can't handle the reality of violence and crime
How you trying to fight slugs with knives (don't do that) bitch nigga
Kool G Rap criticizes those who try to fight with inferior weapons or who are not prepared for the violence they might encounter
Liquor (don't do that) plenty gun talk front for New York
Kool G Rap advises against relying on drugs or alcohol to get through the day, and encourages those who talk tough to back up their words with action
And went to draw a stick figure (ha, ha)
Kool G Rap mocks those who are not serious or skilled enough to draw a realistic portrayal of their enemies
Bounty your head for 'bout six figures, cook a bitch liver
Kool G Rap is willing to go to extreme lengths to get what he wants, including putting a price on someone's head or even killing them
End of the wall who lift the fifth quicker nigga (you know me)
Kool G Rap is known for being quick on the draw, and is not afraid to use his weapon to get what he wants
My whole approach sicker
Kool G Rap's attitude and approach to life is intense and hardcore
So all you rappers with names hot as flames
Kool G Rap is calling out other rappers who think they are hot shit, and challenging them to prove themselves
I'll be there when the shit flicker (get 'em)
Kool G Rap is always ready for action, and will not hesitate to take on any challenge
This ones about war gunslinger (get 'em)
Kool G Rap is referring to the theme of the song, which is about violence and living a gangster lifestyle
And brick flipper big dick don G rap nigga piss rivers
Kool G Rap boasts about his success as a drug dealer and his sexual prowess, using vulgar language to show his dominance and confidence
[Chorus]
The chorus repeats several times throughout the song, emphasizing the themes of drama and violence
All about that cake
Kool G Rap is emphasizing his love of money and his desire to make it by any means necessary
Yeah, Giancana, mob boss nigga, what uh
Kool G Rap restates his affiliation with organized crime and his reputation as a powerful figure in that world
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