After hearing feedback that Lil Jon was "the new guy" from street team people in the markets where he was attracting his biggest audiences – namely Atlanta, St. Louis, Memphis and Dallas – A&R at TVT, Bryan Leach, went to one of his Atlanta shows and was blown away by the immense energy of the experience.[7] Leach told HitQuarters: "It was like early Beastie Boys, when they had the energy of a rock group but they were rapping, and ... that energy is what crunk music is all about." Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz signed to TVT Records in 2001 and debuted there with Put Yo Hood Up, which combined previously released tracks with new ones. The group's first nationally played single was "Bia' Bia'", which featured rappers Ludacris, Too Short, Big Kapp, and Chyna Whyte.[1] "Bia' Bia'" peaked at No. 97 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 47 on the Billboard R&B chart.[6]
In 2002, the group released Kings of Crunk. "I Don't Give A..." was its first single; it featured Mystikal and Krayzie Bone and peaked at No. 50 on the R&B chart. The group's next single, a collaboration with fellow Atlanta hip hop group Ying Yang Twins titled "Get Low", became popular in nightclubs nationwide and reached the top ten of the Hot 100.Crunk Juice followed in 2004, led by "What U Gon' Do" featuring Lil' Scrappy. "What U Gon' Do" peaked at No. 22 on the Hot 100, No. 13 on the R&B chart, and No. 5 on the rap chart; its follow-up, "Lovers & Friends" featuring Usher and Ludacris, peaked at No. 3 (Hot 100), No. 2 (R&B), and No. 1 (rap).
(straight from wiki 31-7-15)
Put Yo Hood Up
Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Lyrics
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Put yo hood up! (4X)
Put yo click up! (4X)
Represent yo' shit muthafuuuucka (2X)
Represent yo click muthafuuuucka (2X)
[Verse 1]
Well shake yo' drink up and spray the muthafuckin' crowd (2X)
Now drop yo' bows on em' and get buck ass wild (2X)
You supposed to act up with a black and fuckin' mild (2X)
'cause' them eastside niggas don't give a fuck
Them westside niggas is quick to buck
Them northside niggas will cut you up
And them southside niggas will put you in a trunk
Now jump jump jump nigga
Stomp stomp stomp nigga
Jump jump jump nigga
Stomp stomp nigga
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
If you scared to throw it up get the fuck out the club (2X)
If you don't give a fuck then throw that muthafucka up (2X)
I'm wit my niggas in this bitch, and you know we fucked up (2X)
We clicked up 30 deep and we always strapped up (2X)
Who you wit nigga? Who you wit nigga?
Who you wit get crunk, who you wit nigga? (2X)
Well who run this bitch? We run this bitch! (4X)
[Chorus]
Aye, check dis out I need all my real niggas and bitches
To look around the muthafuckin' club
If you see a nigga and he throwin' up a set and it ain't yo' set
Or it ain't yo' click
I want chall niggas to tell dem' niggas like dis
I want you to get up in that muthafucka' face
And do dis shit...
[Verse 3]
Hea we go (x6)
Say nigga fuck you!
Nigga fuck you (x7)
'cause' you don't want to fuck wit' me
'cause my niggas in the club will heat (2X)
[Chorus]
We some eastside niggas (2X)
We some westside niggas (2X)
We some northside niggas (2X)
We some southside niggas (2X)
The lyrics to Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz's song Put Yo Hood Up are all about representing one's neighborhood, or "hood," and being proud of it. The chorus repeats the phrase "Put yo hood up" and "Put yo click up," encouraging listeners to raise their fists and show their allegiance. The verses describe the rowdy behavior one might witness at a hip-hop show, with references to spraying drinks, throwing fists in the air, and acting up. The song also mentions different sides of town, suggesting that no matter where you're from, you can still get down with Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz.
The overall message of the song is to be fearless and demonstrate loyalty to your community. The lyrics are full of slang and profanity, which adds to the edgy, aggressive tone. The repeated chant of "jump jump jump nigga, stomp stomp stomp nigga" implies that the only way to truly represent your hood is to physically show your dominance.
In essence, the song is an expression of solidarity and pride in one's roots. Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz are demonstrating that they stand with their fellow residents of the hood and that they are not to be trifled with.
Line by Line Meaning
Put yo hood up! (4X)
Represent your neighborhood by showing a gang sign.
Put yo click up! (4X)
Gather with your crew and show solidarity by throwing a hand gesture.
Represent yo' shit muthafuuuucka (2X)
Show off your neighborhood or gang affiliation with pride and aggression.
Represent yo click muthafuuuucka (2X)
Display your loyalty to your gang or crew with confidence.
Well shake yo' drink up and spray the muthafuckin' crowd (2X)
Get the party started with some alcohol and make an impact in the crowd.
Throw yo' click up and say it muthafuckin' loud (2X)
Show your loyalty to your crew by making a scene and being loud about it.
Now drop yo' bows on em' and get buck ass wild (2X)
Dance wildly and aggressively while throwing punches in the air.
You supposed to act up with a black and fuckin' mild (2X)
It's normal to act tough while smoking a cigarillo.
'cause' them eastside niggas don't give a fuck
People from the Eastside neighborhood are fearless and reckless.
Them westside niggas is quick to buck
People from the Westside neighborhood are quick to become violent.
Them northside niggas will cut you up
People from the Northside neighborhood will physically harm you if provoked.
And them southside niggas will put you in a trunk
People from the Southside neighborhood will kill you and discard your body.
Now jump jump jump nigga
Jump aggressively with intensity.
Stomp stomp stomp nigga
Stomp your feet aggressively with intensity.
If you scared to throw it up get the fuck out the club (2X)
If you're afraid to show your gang sign, you are not welcome in the club.
If you don't give a fuck then throw that muthafucka up (2X)
If you're fearless and confident, show your gang sign proudly.
I'm wit my niggas in this bitch, and you know we fucked up (2X)
I'm with my crew in this venue, and we're all drunk and high.
We clicked up 30 deep and we always strapped up (2X)
There are 30 of us in the gang, and we are always armed with weapons.
Who you wit nigga? Who you wit nigga?
Who is your crew?
Who you wit get crunk, who you wit nigga? (2X)
Get hyped with your crew and show your allegiance.
Well who run this bitch? We run this bitch! (4X)
Our gang is the dominant force in this venue.
Aye, check dis out I need all my real niggas and bitches
Listen up, I need my loyal friends to pay attention.
To look around the muthafuckin' club
Observe your surroundings thoroughly.
If you see a nigga and he throwin' up a set and it ain't yo' set
If you see someone throwing a gang sign that doesn't belong to your gang or crew.
Or it ain't yo' click
Or it's not associated with your crew.
I want chall niggas to tell dem' niggas like dis
I want you guys to confront them like so.
I want you to get up in that muthafucka' face
I want you to confront them directly and aggressively.
And do dis shit...
Take action and show your gang loyalty.
Hea we go (x6)
Let's get started with this.
Say nigga fuck you!
Insult someone with an expletive and aggression.
Nigga fuck you (x7)
Reiterate your insult multiple times.
'cause' you don't want to fuck wit' me
Because you don't want to mess with me and my gang.
'cause my niggas in the club will heat (2X)
Because my crew is ready to become violent.
We some eastside niggas (2X)
We are members of the Eastside neighborhood.
We some westside niggas (2X)
We are members of the Westside neighborhood.
We some northside niggas (2X)
We are members of the Northside neighborhood.
We some southside niggas (2X)
We are members of the Southside neighborhood.
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: SAMMIE NORRIS, JONATHAN H SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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