Where most female artists in the rap game often boast more impressive looks than MC skills, La' Chat represented a new style of female rapper -- the female thug rapper. Following the precedent set by fellow female thug rappers from the South -- Mia X and Gangsta Boo -- Chat broke through as a member of an established clique (Three 6 Mafia) and represented a feminine point of view.She first was featured on songs with Tommy Wright lll, and was a member of the group "Ten Wanted Men".Yet Chat didn't rap about Prada like Foxy Brown, never resorted to overt sleaze like Lil Kim, and wouldn't even bother with crossover tactics like Eve. No, Chat represented the ghetto with pride. She raps about street politics, drug dealing, casual sex, and staying true to the thug life. Her breakthrough came on Project Pat's "Chickenhead," one of the first Three 6 Mafia-produced songs to get national airplay. She then reprised her role as the feminine foil on Three 6 Mafia's "Baby Mama" from the Baby Boy soundtrack. These two impressive performances set the stage for her debut album, Murder She Spoke, which appeared in late 2001.
Round & Round
La Chat Lyrics
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[La Chat]
I'm that ridin' spinners chick, I'm spinnin' on Duece Duece
From 17's to 20's ya girl, been ran through
I been ridin' on chrome, turnin' you hata's domes
Wit' my truck bumpin' bumpin' - I'm pullin' up atcha home!
Ain't no cell phone talkin' when you ridin' with me
My rims gotta be flickin' everywhere that I go
I jump out, & crack a smile, catch a glimpse of my golds!
I ride all hot spots, 'cuz I gotta be seen
I got a old school ride, wit' da flushed out seats!
& you know the shit dat hot, that chromed out heat!
[Chorus: La Chat & Mike Jones]
The rims on my Chevy go round & round
Round & round, round & round
I got the dro rolled up, pass it round & round
Round & round, round & round
[Mike Jones]
[Freestyle]
[Chorus]
[La Chat]
Hey dude, where da dro at?
Pass me the chronic back
Still I got to smoke, I ain't tryin' to pass the junt back!
I be stayin' focused, plenty of you know this
Put a hurtin' on you boys, 'cuz you think I'm jokin'!
I'm SO forreal, I ain't got no time to play
I be busy, know to smoke, ridin' out, ALL DAY!
Y'all know da deal wit' me, got plenty on my mind
Nigga - while I stay out on the grind
Everything that I got, is the things I deserve
I ain't tryin' to look back, I'm tryin' to get FARTHER
Real balla's like my style, love the fact that I am wild
Wit' a stout burr belly & a carrot gold smile!
It ain't nuttin' to a mac, mane I do what I do
I can have ANY dude, if it's you that I choose!
Pull up, half spinnin', is it me or is the RIMS, that got yo' attention boy?
[Chorus]
[Mike Jones]
Promotin'
the lifestyle of a flashy, confident woman, La Chat's "Round & Round" talks about her love for her car and her passion for smoking the dro. With a boastful opening line, La Chat establishes herself as the "ridin' spinners chick", enjoying the attention she receives when she pulls up in her car on 20-inch rims. She is unbothered by the scrutiny of "hatas" and relishes in the sound of her car's music system, which boasts two sets of 12-inch subwoofers. With a carefree attitude, La Chat enjoys cruising around in her car, smoking weed and hanging out with her friends.
Mike Jones offers a freestyle verse, further emphasizing the lavish lifestyle that comes with riding around in a flashy car. The chorus solidifies the message of the song, with lyrics about the rims on La Chat's Chevy going round and round while she passes the dro around.
Overall, "Round & Round" can be interpreted as an ode to living life on one's own terms and enjoying the simple pleasures of leisurely drives in a fancy car and smoking weed with friends. Its catchy beat and confident lyrics make for an enjoyable party anthem.
Contributed by Lucy B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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