His rapping debut was on Dr. Dre's The Chronic in 1992, as a part of the duo Tha Dogg Pound with Daz. The two were among the first acts signed to Death Row Records. He released an album with Daz called Dogg Food in 1995 on Death Row Records. Kurupt became friends with the late rapper Tupac Shakur when Tupac signed with Death Row in 1996, and it was Tupac who gave him the nickname Young Gotti.
In 1997 Kurupt left Death Row records for a position at Antra Records as an A&R, but still remained on good terms with Suge and appeared on many albums published by Death Row. In 1998 under Artimus Records he released a double album called Kuruption which went platinum. Shortly after that he released The Streetz is a Mutha which also went platinum. In 2001 Tha Dogg Pound released 2002 under Death Row and Gotti & Dillinger under DPG and Artimus Records. That year Kurupt also released his third solo LP Space Boogie.
In 2002 Kurupt met back up with Death Row CEO Suge Knight shortly after he got out of jail and re-signed with Death Row Records (now renamed Tha Row). By signing with Tha Row, Kurupt started a feud with Daz, Snoop and all of the DPGC, his old friends.
In 2005, Kurupt finally released the long-awaited album Against The Grain. It was constantly delayed and though it was to be the first original musical release from Tha Row in many years, it was finally put out via Koch Records, which at the time distributed Death Row albums; they were sold all distribution rights. However, Kurupt and his label blamed lack of promotion for the release on heavy editing by the Koch staff.
On April 13, 2005, Kurupt reunited with his fellow Dogg Pound mates through the peace meeting labelled "Protect the West", in which several other West Coast rap icons united to put aside their differences in hope of banding together to bring the West Coast back to prominence in hip-hop. Snoop Dogg organized the gathering at which he also made peace with Kurupt's label CEO Suge Knight.
At this time, Kurupt also introduced to the world his latest protege, the rapper Immense. The two met in 2001 and Kurupt became his mentor soon after. He then took Immense to Def Jam president and Roc-a-Fella Records owner Jay-Z, whereupon Jay signed him as the first artist on "Roc-A-Fella West", a West Coast extention of the Roc.
From 2000, Kurupt was in a relationship with the female rapper Natina Reed of the group Blaque. They were going to get married in August 2001, but delayed the marriage for career reasons. Ultimately, their commitment did not last after that.
Aside from being a solo artist, Kurupt is also a member of a number of Hip-Hop groups as well. In 2000, Kurupt teamed up with Canibus, Ras Kass and Killah Priest to form rap supergroup The 4 Horsemen. Later on, he began the supergroup The Riflemen with Mobb Deep, Jayo Felony, 40 Glocc, and The Alchemist.
Girls All Pause
Kurupt Lyrics
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The girls all pause (Roscoe)
Dogg Pound (Nate Dogg, Kurupt) DOGG POUND (h.g)
Where the gangsta's at?? (woof! woof!) (shhhhh)
Where the gangsta's at?? (check it out)
[Kurupt]
When the gangsta's came, see its the same ol' gang
Just new days and new ways to twist
Its like this, the gangsta's came and the....
Girls all pause
[Nate Dogg]
When I tell you lately
Seems no one can fade me
It just might drive you crazy
Watching gangsta's walk (gangsta's walk)
[Kurupt]
Gin and juice, hen and coke,
Rum and coke, and five ounces of dope
In the middle of the twist, in the cud of smoke
Where my dogs, are the hogs, O.G's and loc's
All the....
Girls all pause
[Nate Dogg]
Got 10 girls that pay me
Just so they can lay me
And when they come to see me, I just drop my drawers
Girls all pause
[Nate Dogg]
When the gangsta's hit the room (gangsta's walk)
And make 'um want to leave with you (girls all pause)
When the gangsta's hit the room (gangsta's talk)
And make 'um want to leave with you (girls all pause)
[Kurupt]
When I came in, ramming,
With my pistol and my cannon
I want to get somethin' blew off now
Dogg Pound Gangsta's with the gangsta sound
We make the....
World go round
[Nate Dogg]
Girls they make me wiery
Homies try to steer me
But I stay on my own scared they might steer me wrong (girls all pause)
[Roscoe]
She say I'm young, but I'm cute
The kind of guy she likes, in room 802
But she gone lie tonight, but one things fo' sho
When Roscoe creeps slow through the do'
The...
Girls all pause
[Nate Dogg]
Bust in right behind her
Ask for the vagina
After this I'll find ya, when the lights come on (girls all pause)
When the gangsta's hit the room (gangsta's walk)
And make 'um want to get wit you (girls all pause)
When the gangsta's hit the room (gangsta's talk)
And make 'um want to get wit you (girls all pause)
[Kurupt]
Walkin', talkin', gangsta G
D.P.G, seein' sob said uncomplete me
The homies at the local swapmeet
Dippin' through the hood, gold feet with beats
And make the...
Girls all pause
[Nate Dogg]
This ones for the homies
Actin' like they know me
When you move slowly, so nobody falls (girls all pause)
[Kurupt]
AYYY! yellin' through, bailin' through, tellin' you,
I'm a G, ganstafied, do or die, homicide,
G's ride, I ride, we ride, what that D.P.G like??
We ride by and the....
Girls all pause
[Nate Dogg]
When the gangsta's hit the room (gangsta's walk)
And make 'um want to get wit you (girls all pause)
When the gangsta's hit the room (girls all pause)
And they all say the same ol' thang
[Kurupt]
Gangsta Boogie 30x's
[Nate Dogg]
Girls all pause
The song Girls All Pause by Kurupt is a typical gangsta rap piece that features Kurupt bragging about his gangsta identity and the effects it has on women. When the gangstas enter the room, the girls can’t help but pause and pay attention, taking notice of their every move. Kurupt talks about how his gangsta ways never change, though he does it in different styles and ways every time. He mentions the popular drinks taken, his love for smoke or dope, and the company of his fellow gangstas, such as OGs and Locs. He also mentions the constant attention he receives from women, who pay him to indulge in their carnal desires. Through it all, as the gangstas make their entrance, the girls are mesmerized by their moves, speech, and presence, causing them to pause and stare.
The lyrics of Girls All Pause show the typical, hyper-masculine self-promotion characteristic of gangsta rap, where Kurupt talks about his toughness, sexual exploits, and gangster lifestyle. The song also illustrates the male gaze concept, where women are objectified as passive viewers, and their attention or gaze is a tool for male validation. On the other hand, as a form of entertainment, Girls All Pause served to appeal to the rap audience who wanted to celebrate their appreciation of gangsta culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Gangsta, Gangsta, Gangsta, Gangsta (yeah, who is it)
Kurupt, Nate Dogg, and Roscoe are introducing themselves as the gangstas
The girls all pause (Roscoe)
Girls have stopped doing what they are doing because they have noticed Roscoe's presence
Where the gangsta's at?? (woof! woof!) (shhhhh)
Kurupt is asking discreetly where the other gangstas are present
Where the gangsta's at?? (check it out)
Kurupt is encouraging the listener to observe where the gangstas are present
When the gangsta's came, see its the same ol' gang
Kurupt is saying that the gangsters of the present time are similar to the ones in the past
Same ol' gangsta gang, its the same old thang
The way gangstas act and behave is still the same
Just new days and new ways to twist
Gangstas have a new approach and new style to follow but are still the same
Its like this, the gangsta's came and the....
The sentence is not complete, but Kurupt is implying that the girls are impressed with the arrival of the gangstas
Gin and juice, hen and coke,
Kurupt is mentioning the drinks the gangstas are having
Rum and coke, and five ounces of dope
Kurupt mentions the drugs that the gangstas are consuming
In the middle of the twist, in the cud of smoke
The gangstas are smoking marijuana and enjoying themselves
Where my dogs, are the hogs, O.G's and loc's
Kurupt is talking about his gangster friends
Got 10 girls that pay me
Nate Dogg is boasting about having ten girls who pay attention to him
Just so they can lay me
Nate Dogg is saying that girls are attracted to him and want to have sex with him
And when they come to see me, I just drop my drawers
Nate Dogg is saying that he quickly gets naked when girls come over to see him
When the gangsta's hit the room (gangsta's walk)
Nate Dogg is explaining how people react when the gangsters enter the room
And make 'um want to leave with you (girls all pause)
The arrival of the gangsters makes girls want to stay with them
Bust in right behind her
Nate Dogg is talking about following a girl into a room
Ask for the vagina
Nate Dogg is asking for sex
After this I'll find ya, when the lights come on (girls all pause)
Nate Dogg is saying that he will search for the girl he had sex with after the party ends
Walkin', talkin', gangsta G
Kurupt is saying that he is a walking and talking gangster
D.P.G, seein' sob said uncomplete me
Kurupt is proud of his gang D.P.G, and he believes that he is incomplete without them
AYYY! yellin' through, bailin' through, tellin' you,
Kurupt is yelling and bailing, telling the listener that he is a real gangster
I'm a G, ganstafied, do or die, homicide,
Kurupt is explaining that he is a real G and can do anything to survive
G's ride, I ride, we ride, what that D.P.G like??
Kurupt believes that the D.P.G gang is a family and they will ride together until the end
We ride by and the....
The sentence is not complete, but Kurupt is implying that his presence makes the girls all pause
This ones for the homies
Nate Dogg is dedicating his words to his gangster friends
Actin' like they know me
Nate Dogg is saying that his friends act as if they know everything about him
When you move slowly, so nobody falls (girls all pause)
Nate Dogg is warning his friends to avoid moving too fast and attracting unwanted attention from girls
Gangsta Boogie 30x's
The chorus of the song is repeating, and the gangsters take pride in it
Girls all pause
The phrase is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing how the girls react when gangsters enter the room
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