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.
In Too Deep
Kool G Rap Lyrics
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Make two moves Iβve been making for big dough
Heroin paradise making the strips snow
Young nigga slanging in front of the fish store
Leavin' needle marks in the arms of his hoes
Gun pack the cover of the chrome with his clothes
Flow make it a dough fiend vomit the shit cold
Bad bitch shit at the bar, I'ma drink green
Dom as a queen she know what a whip mean
My main man in here serving the head fiends
I'm a fly motherfucker the man of a chicks' dreams
Thirty laws sit on the chest and her wrist gleam
Seen about half of her room on the trick beam
Money like Lennox 116,
No doubt I'm in it to win it and get cream
[Repeat x2]
For the love of the game
Fast lane, wont you tell them my name (G RAP)
Beginning to the end, city of sin
We bout to win, he get it in
I'm in too deep, linen blue sheets
To get through sleep gotta sleep with two freaks
Run with two heats 'cause the streets do speak
No exit out the game yeah I'm in too deep
I'm like, Ron O'Neal like Tony Alvarez
That's right she call me Daddy I'm her only holy father
Gator suits gettin' lined up at the barber
They see me as that nigga in the streets goin' harder
No dough, for my whole belief I'm a starver
Understand that's worth it the plan works perfect
Curvy bodies on the curb standing in that purse shit
The man want me in again, gotta stay alert with it
Coke cash stacks, and, slow-fast action
Here's wave at the caddy when I roll past Jackson
Real about my paper showin'' no compassion
Then I blow my dick hear the hoe go attachin'
Bitch run atrapped and we all know what happened
Let her live abit, I'm a slow mode assassin
Lone barrel strapped and not one for the chattin'
Plenty up in this table let a hoe off the wagon
[Repeat x2]
For the love of the game
Fast lane, wont you tell them my name (G RAP)
Beginning to the end, city of sin
He bout to win, he get it in
I'm in too deep, linen blue sheets
To get through sleep gotta sleep with two freaks
Run with two heats 'cause the streets do speak
No exit out the game yeah I'm in too deep
Kool G Rapβs βIn Too Deepβ is a hard-hitting rap song that portrays the gritty lifestyle of a drug dealer in the inner city. The lyrics of the song contain a detailed description of his criminal enterprise, highlighting the money, the violence, and immorality that come with it.
The opening lines of βAnything, anything, you know how that shit go, make two moves I've been making for big doughβ suggest that the rapper is willing to do whatever it takes to make money, regardless of the consequences. He goes on to describe how he is turning his community into a heroin paradise with mass amounts of drugs, and he is willing to sell to anyone, even if it means causing harm to their life. He also goes on to describe how heβs living in a lavish lifestyle, with a bad bitch by his side, and has become the man of the chickβs dreams. He knows heβs so deep into the criminal world, but he canβt get out.
The chorus βFor the love of the game, Fast lane, won't you tell them my name, (G RAP) Beginning to the end, city of sin, He 'bout to win, he get it inβ is explaining his mindset. He is deeply immersed in the game, thriving off of the action and undeniable lifestyle it has brought him. The lines βI'm in too deep, linen blue sheetsβ show once again how his lifestyle is an intoxicating mix of luxury - they can afford the most expensive bed linen - and criminality - they must be constantly on guard and with firearms. The last lines of the song; βNo exit out the game yeah I'm in too deepβ suggest that he is now trapped, and there may be no way out.
Line by Line Meaning
Anything, anything, you know how that shit go
I will do anything for money and everyone knows it.
Make two moves Iβve been making for big dough
I have a set plan to make a lot of money and it has been working well for me.
Heroin paradise making the strips snow
There is a lot of drug activity going on here and it's like paradise because it is very profitable.
Young nigga slanging in front of the fish store
A young person is selling drugs in front of a fish store, indicating that drug dealing is happening in plain sight.
Leavin' needle marks in the arms of his hoes
The drug users are injecting themselves with needles and leaving marks on their body.
Gun pack the cover of the chrome with his clothes
He carries a gun and keeps it hidden with his clothes.
Flow make it a dough fiend vomit the shit cold
His rap lyrics are so intense that they can make a drug addict feel sick and vomit.
Bad bitch shit at the bar, I'ma drink green
He is at a bar and will buy a green drink for an attractive woman there.
Get some insane mouth game in fifteen
He expects to receive oral sex within fifteen minutes of meeting a woman.
Dom as a queen she know what a whip mean
He has a dominatrix partner who knows what he means when he mentions a whip.
My main man in here serving the head fiends
His friend is inside serving drugs to addicts.
I'm a fly motherfucker the man of a chicks' dreams
He believes he is attractive and desirable to women.
Thirty laws sit on the chest and her wrist gleam
A woman he is with has several gold chains on her chest and her wrist is sparkling with a bracelet.
Seen about half of her room on the trick beam
He has taken note of the valuable items in her room and is considering exploiting her for her money.
Money like Lennox 116,
He has a lot of money, like boxer Lennox Lewis who famously won all 116 of his matches.
No doubt I'm in it to win it and get cream
He is very determined to succeed and make a lot of money.
For the love of the game
He does everything he does for the love of the game, meaning he is completely invested in his criminal life.
Fast lane, wont you tell them my name (G RAP)
He moves quickly and wants his name known because of his reputation as a skilled criminal.
Beginning to the end, city of sin
He is part of the criminal underworld in a city where sin and corruption are rampant.
We bout to win, he get it in
He and his associates are poised to make a lot of money and they are determined to succeed.
I'm in too deep, linen blue sheets
He is in so deep with his criminal activity that he can only find temporary solace in his luxurious bed sheets.
To get through sleep gotta sleep with two freaks
He needs the distraction of two sexual partners to fall asleep and temporarily forget about his dangerous lifestyle.
Run with two heats 'cause the streets do speak
He carries two guns to protect himself because the streets are always talking and a misstep could have deadly consequences.
No exit out the game yeah I'm in too deep
He realizes he cannot leave the criminal game he's in because it has consumed him completely.
I'm like, Ron O'Neal like Tony Alvarez
He compares himself to characters from movies who are successful criminals, indicating his admiration for their lifestyle.
That's right she call me Daddy I'm her only holy father
He is in a dominant sexual relationship with a partner who calls him 'Daddy' and sees him as a spiritual figure.
Gator suits gettin' lined up at the barber
He wears expensive suits made of alligator skin and it is important for him to maintain a well-groomed appearance.
They see me as that nigga in the streets goin' harder
People in the streets see him as a tough guy, always working to increase his criminal power and influence.
No dough, for my whole belief I'm a starver
He does not have a lot of money and feels like he is struggling despite his criminal activity.
Understand that's worth it the plan works perfect
He reminds himself that all of his criminal activity is worth it in the end because his plan works perfectly.
Curvy bodies on the curb standing in that purse shit
He notices women with curvy bodies standing on the sidewalk with expensive purses, indicating they may have money that he could take advantage of.
The man want me in again, gotta stay alert with it
He knows he is being targeted by law enforcement again and needs to stay alert to avoid being caught.
Coke cash stacks, and, slow-fast action
He deals in cocaine and has accumulated stacks of cash from it, and his actions are both methodical and fast-paced.
Here's wave at the caddy when I roll past Jackson
He acknowledges passersby while driving a luxury car down Jackson street.
Real about my paper showin'' no compassion
He is very serious about making money and will do whatever it takes, even if it requires a lack of empathy.
Then I blow my dick hear the hoe go attachin'
After engaging in sexual activity, he revels in hearing the woman he was with become attached to him.
Bitch run atrapped and we all know what happened
After taking advantage of a woman, he knows that she will continue to come back to him because of her 'attachment.'
Let her live abit, I'm a slow mode assassin
He is in no rush to completely control this woman and instead will manipulate her slowly over time.
Lone barrel strapped and not one for the chattin'
He carries a lone gun and prefers not to talk much about his criminal activity.
Plenty up in this table let a hoe off the wagon
There are many people involved in this criminal activity and he is not opposed to exploiting someone who wants to break free from it.
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@graveyard_shifter
the greatest rapper of all times alive!! PERIOD!!!
@johndoe-id8td
Period
@Armando316
john doe FACTS. Kool G Rap > Eminem
@johndoe-id8td
@@Armando316 skittles ain't got shit on Kool G skittles is a wanna be Facts
@Armando316
john doe No doubt. In fact, Iβll take RA The Rugged Man over Skittles too.
@PassportKings
YOU are NOT lying!
@Starovinski
Underrated G Rap ! One of the Greatest who Spittin' true HIP HOP . Peace From Holland
@janjay913
Nah , It is not underrated in my WORLD...
@RapFanatic4ever
Happy 50th birhday Kool G Rap ππππyou still a legend in the Hip Hop game
@kaliwest4424
REAL MCs DON'T AGE!!!! #LEGENDο»Ώ