Throughout their whole career M.O.P. deliver the most hard, vicious and violent music hip hop could ever offer. They struck out in 1994. with To The Death, a dark, slow and raging LP that was fully produced by DR Period and featured one of the biggest hardcore rap anthems of the nineties, How About Some Hardcore, that's put by any hardcore rap fan in the same category with Onyx's Slam, Jeru The Damaja's Come Clean and Wu-Tang Clan's Shame On A Nigga.
In 1996 MOP released their second effort, the totally-sophomore-slump-free Firing Squad. Despite totally changing their production sources (the album was mostly produced by Gang Starr's DJ Premier and Fizzy Womack himself), M.O.P. continued torturing fans' ears with extremely hard, rhinocerously slow beats and ecstatic, rampant delivery. Subject matter is either battling with heavy use of criminal associations or serious talk about life in the ghetto.
Two years later M.O.P. hit the fans with a starter - an EP called Handle Ur Bizness and later that year released First Family 4 Life, working on the same formula as ever, again with heavy percentage of DJ Preemo's production, more gems produced by group member Lil Fame and proving that M.O.P.'s trademark is not only the hardest hardcore you can get but also consistency.
Most of M.O.P.'s work was considered underground until 2000, when they released Warriorz, their best work yet. Mainstream got the first hint with "Ante Up", a track produced by DR Period for first time in 6 years. But with self-produced Cold As Ice, a track that featured a rock-song sample (Cold As Ice by Foreigner), M.O.P. achieved major mainstream success, though the song's lyrics were explicit and raging as usual (the radio version edits out much lyrical content to comply with FCC regulations).
In a strange turn, M.O.P. featured on the title track of sugary-sweet boy band LFO's 2001 album Life is Good. Aside from the lack of profanity, M.O.P.'s short verse was rapped in their trademark loud, intense style. It is unclear how this unusual team-up was organized, but it is unlikely that this brief guest spot led to much crossover fan appeal for either group.
"Ante Up" was later remixed with added verse by Flipmodian Busta Rhymes and Terror Squad queen Remy Ma, and was released on the greatest hits record 10 Yearz And Gunnin'. Believe it or not, it is the last hip hop record from M.O.P. In the beginning of the century they switched labels from Loud to Roc-A-Fella in order to have more income and more creative control, but the long-awaited release is still on the shelves. M.O.P. also made a rock-rap album titled simply Mash Out Posse, but it received bad reviews from rap fans who wanted M.O.P. to just rap.
In June 2005, M.O.P. officially announced their signing with 50 Cent's G-Unit, at the same time as Queens rap duo Mobb Deep.
Jealousy
M.O.P. Lyrics
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Man, "Ante Up" nigga
Make these niggaz kick in, punk-ass niggaz BANG on 'em
Sheeeit... gotta get on these
Frontin, funny, funny-ass niggaz
[Chorus- Kurupt]
I can see it, youse a jealous, motherfucker
Look me in my eyes you pathetic, motherfucker
Cause shit only happens if you let it, motherfucker
You out to get a grip but you're doin the wrong shit
To get a grip you burn your bridge and sink ships motherfucker
Fuckin 'round here might get you chipped, motherfucker
The homies hittin lick after lick, motherfucker
[Verse One- Kurupt]
The Crisis Center was just invaded
Niggaz talkin 'bout Kurupt switched and traded
People talkin 'bout they don't like me no mo', I lost my flow
They liked me better on "Stranded on Death Row"
Gangbanging's a terrorist act, like whatever we do
they gon' lock us up wherever the terrorists at
They so-called RICO act, applaud and clap
Cause they applaud when niggaz get clapped, but look
I can see it, youse a jealous, motherfucker
It ain't really nuttin you can tell us, motherfucker
Peep out the streets, you can't move without heat
To keep your empire imperial
From Pakistan to imperial, imperial mindframe
Must center your circle, the circle, of your center
Wisdom must control it's outer, and it's inner
I got a small message for you funny-ass niggaz look
[Chorus- Kurupt]
I can see it, youse a jealous, motherfucker
It ain't really nuttin you can tell us, motherfucker
Look me in my eyes you pathetic, motherfucker
Cause shit only happens if you let it, motherfucker
You out to get a grip but you're doin the wrong shit
To get a grip you burn your bridge and sink ships motherfucker
Fuckin 'round here might get you chipped, motherfucker
The homies hittin lick after lick, motherfucker
[Verse Two- Roscoe]
Young whippersnapper, dippin in my Acura
For the young pistol packers, clip-slapper, click-clacker
Chip-stacker, whip-jacker, crib-crashed, kidnapper
Wig-basher, rib-cracker, ditch-digger, ditch a nigga
Bitch nigga, y'all the ones that switched nigga
So fuck y'all, now it's guns and clips nigga
And y'all don't see it, you fuckin with the wrong two
We movin units and you just been fuckin with the wrong crew
And I can see it, youse a envious motherfucker
My enemy motherfucker not no friend to me, no kin to me
So it's simple don't be tryin to pretend to be motherfucker
Repercussions consequences and penalties motherfucker
I ain't never a punk, my beretta's in the trunk
So whenever when it, jump, I'll be the first to dump
Paranoid, I can't walk to the curb without my tec
And it's so many murders that I regret, from jealous-ass niggaz
[Chorus- Kurupt]
I can see it, youse a jealous, motherfucker
It ain't really nuttin you can tell us, motherfucker
Look me in my eyes you pathetic, motherfucker
Cause shit only happens if you let it, motherfucker
You out to get a grip but you're doin the wrong shit
To get a grip you burn your bridge and sink ships motherfucker
Fuckin 'round here might get you chipped, motherfucker
The homies hittin lick after lick, motherfucker
[Lil' Fame]
Yo, yo, it's the M dot O dot P, motherfucker
The K-U, R-U-P-T, motherfucker
Chin check nigga, it's 'bout to get hectic
To all race and creeds, foreign or domestic (M.O.P. nigga)
Now, tell me, if you wanna ride
In the backseat of a Caddy, {?} brought you to a side
Think it over for what it's worth
Before you get yo' ass tossed into the big black earth
[Billy Danze]
Oh! Live from the 'Ville, it's your boy Bill Digga
Nigga will you get the fuck back 'fore we kill ya
Y'all know what's up, we doin it with Kurupt
The flow slow disco, nigga let's go
We put it down like, sound like (NOW LET'S RIDE ON OUT)
Still shake the ground like (NOW LET'S RIDE ON OUT)
When there's a conversation about O.G.'s
Make sure you motherfuckers remember the M.O.-P's
[Chorus- Kurupt]
I can see it, youse a jealous, motherfucker
It ain't really nuttin you can tell us, motherfucker
Look me in my eyes you pathetic, motherfucker
Cause shit only happens if you let it, motherfucker
You out to get a grip but you're doin the wrong shit
To get a grip you burn your bridge and sink ships motherfucker
Fuckin 'round here might get you chipped, motherfucker
The homies hittin lick after lick, motherfucker
The song "Jealousy" by M.O.P. is a gritty and aggressive hip-hop anthem that addresses the theme of jealousy prevalent within the rap industry. The song features verses from Kurupt, Roscoe, Lil' Fame, and Billy Danze, and is led by the aggressive chorus that urges the listener to take action against others' jealousy. Kurupt starts with the line "Man, Ante Up nigga/ Make these niggaz kick in, punk-ass niggaz BANG on 'em," encouraging the listener to be confident in their position and to not let others throw them off their game.
The song then delves further into the topic of jealousy, highlighting its various forms and manifestations within the rap industry. Kurupt raps about how people have turned against him, and how they liked him better in his previous work. The chorus constantly reminds the listener to stay focused and not let anyone else's opinions or jealousy affect their success. Roscoe and Lil' Fame's verses take a more confrontational approach, calling out those who are envious and warning them against crossing them.
Overall, "Jealousy" is a powerful and assertive track that encourages listeners to be confident in their abilities and to not let the opinions of others bring them down.
Line by Line Meaning
Man, Ante Up nigga
I'm pumped up and ready to start something
Make these niggaz kick in, punk-ass niggaz BANG on 'em
Let's intimidate them to make them surrender their money
I can see it, youse a jealous, motherfucker
I can tell that you are envious of my success
It ain't really nuttin you can tell us, motherfucker
There is nothing you can say to lower my confidence
Look me in my eyes you pathetic, motherfucker
Face me with your jealousy and see how insignificant it is compared to my resolve
Cause shit only happens if you let it, motherfucker
Don't let jealousy control you or your actions will cause consequences
You out to get a grip but you're doin the wrong shit
You are trying to gain control, but you are going about it the wrong way
To get a grip you burn your bridge and sink ships motherfucker
Your actions will cause the destruction of your relationships and harm your chances of success
The homies hittin lick after lick, motherfucker
My associates are succeeding in their endeavors and making money fast
The Crisis Center was just invaded
A crisis has just happened, causing chaos and disturbance
Niggaz talkin 'bout Kurupt switched and traded
People are talking about Kurupt leaving his former alliances and joining new ones
People talkin 'bout they don't like me no mo', I lost my flow
People are expressing dislike for me and claiming that my skills have deteriorated
Gangbanging's a terrorist act, like whatever we do they gon' lock us up wherever the terrorists at
Our actions as gang members are treated as terrorist acts and will be punished severely
Peep out the streets, you can't move without heat
It's dangerous on the streets, and you need a gun to protect yourself
From Pakistan to imperial, imperial mindframe
The mindset of conquering is present from Pakistan to Imperial
Must center your circle, the circle, of your center
You need to focus on the important things in your life and create a stable environment
I got a small message for you funny-ass niggaz look
I have a message to share with those of you who are acting foolish
Repercussions consequences and penalties motherfucker
There are consequences for every action that you take
I ain't never a punk, my beretta's in the trunk
I will never back down from a challenge and am always prepared to defend myself
And it's so many murders that I regret, from jealous-ass niggaz
I regret the deaths caused by those who acted out of jealousy
Now, tell me, if you wanna ride
Ask yourself if you really want to involve yourself with us
Y'all know what's up, we doin it with Kurupt
We are working with Kurupt and making things happen
Make sure you motherfuckers remember the M.O.-P's
Don't forget about M.O.P. and our contributions to the game
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