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.
The Truth
M.O.P. Lyrics
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I don't have the patience for all the drama and all the nonsense
You got way to many internal issues you need to solve em
Cause that bullshit that you came with this morning just broke the silence
And it's too late it's too late
I don't know if you can set it straight set it straight
Pushing 90 on the interstate interstate
Off the henny I can't concentrate concentrate
Wood full of runts so I can levitate Levitate
I'm on the edge I'm bout to detonate detonate
I had to leave I had to get away get away
From you
You got so much anger and you need to calm it down
When needed a medium you can't come to common grounds
All That toxic energy you bringing need to drop it now
Before the bridge is burned it seem to me you want to knock it down
You got excuses for the shit you do just cut it out
And all that shit you put me though it made me stronger now
But in the end I know it's you and tho I love you how
Do I express they way i feel when you just shoot it down
Yeah
You don't know what you do
I don't know how I'm supposed to deal with you
Getting real tired of the shit that you put me though
Happiness will find me soon as I get away from you
Yeah
(Get away get away from you)
(Get away get away from you)
(I had to)
(Get away get away from you)
(Get away get away from you)
You don't know what you do
I don't know how I'm supposed to deal with you
Getting real tired of the shit that you put me though
Happiness will find me soon as I get away from you
You don't know what you do
I don't know how I'm supposed to deal with you
Getting real tired of the shit that you put me though
Happiness will find me soon as I get away from you
I
Switched
My whole life
Finally met a cutie I can turn into my wife
And she love me better than the bitches that have tried
Diamond on her finger bright enough to light the night
Stunting on these niggas lotta horse it came in white
But I kept the mali just in case I gotta slide
Pussy niggas talkin kept it simple up a 9
Please believe me when I tell you I will take a life
By the way the way the love is there the shit will never die
Bound together intertwined and twisted all inside
You put me together and you broke me all my life
it was time for me to leave I had to play it right
You don't know what you do
I don't know how I'm supposed to deal with you
Getting real tired of the shit that you put me though
Happiness will find me soon as I get away from you
I don't usually just run from my problems but if I'm honest
I don't have the patience for all the drama and all the nonsense
You got way to many internal issues you need to solve em
Cause that bullshit that you came with this morning just broke the silence
And it's too late it's too late
I don't know if you can set it straight set it straight
Pushing 90 on the interstate interstate
Off the henny I can't concentrate concentrate
To be 100 bitch I been away been away
Wood full of runts so I can levitate Levitate
I'm on the edge I'm bout to detonate detonate
I had to leave I had to get away get away
From you
You don't know what you do
I don't know how I'm supposed to deal with you
Getting real tired of the shit that you put me though
Happiness will find me soon as I get away from
Yeah
You don't know what you do
I don't know how I'm supposed to deal with you
Getting real tired of the shit that you put me though
Happiness will find me soon as I get away from
Yeah
The lyrics to M.O.P's "The Truth" speak of a troubled relationship where one partner has had enough of the constant drama and toxicity of their partner. The singer is honest in their admission that they usually don't run from their problems, but in this situation, they don't have the patience to deal with the constant ups and downs. The partner seems to have internal issues that they need to address, and all the drama they bring up just breaks the silence between them. The singer has decided that enough is enough and that they need to get away from the situation. The song shifts to a more optimistic tone towards the end, where the singer has found a new relationship that seems healthier and happier.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a troubled relationship where one partner refuses to fix their internal issues, causing friction and heartache. The singer, feeling trapped in the situation, decides to leave and start anew. The song expresses the need for self-love and peace of mind, as the singer's happiness lies in getting away from the toxicity of their relationship. It's a relatable tale that speaks of the struggles of dealing with a troubled relationship and the power of leaving it.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't usually just run from my problems but if I'm honest
I am generally not one to avoid my difficulties, but to be truthful
I don't have the patience for all the drama and all the nonsense
I do not possess the fortitude to deal with all the extraneous events and behavior
You got way too many internal issues you need to solve 'em
Your unresolved personal problems are exceptionally numerous and you need to cope with them
Cause that bullshit that you came with this morning just broke the silence
The nonsense you arrived with today has shattered the peace and quiet that we held before
And it's too late it's too late
We have reached the point of no return
I don't know if you can set it straight set it straight
I am unsure if you have the ability to correct this situation
Pushing 90 on the interstate interstate
Speeding at 90 miles per hour on the interstate highway
Off the henny I can't concentrate concentrate
Inebriated from Hennessy, I cannnot focus
To be 100 bitch I been away been away
To be honest, I have been absent
Wood full of runts so I can levitate Levitate
My marijuana is substantial enough to lift me off the ground
I'm on the edge I'm bout to detonate detonate
I am close to my breaking point and may explode soon
I had to leave I had to get away get away
I had to depart and remove myself from the situation
From you
From your toxic influence and company
You got so much anger and you need to calm it down
You have a significant amount of rage that needs to be subdued
When needed a medium you can't come to common grounds
In times where there needs to be moderation, we cannot come to an agreement
All That toxic energy you bringing need to drop it now
You need to remove the poisonous vibe you are bringing into the equation
Before the bridge is burned it seem to me you want to knock it down
It appears as though you want to destroy the relationship before it is even ruined
You got excuses for the shit you do just cut it out
Stop making excuses for your unacceptable behavior
And all that shit you put me though it made me stronger now
The trials and tribulations you have put me through have resulted in my fortitude
But in the end I know it's you and tho I love you how
Ultimately I recognize it is you, and despite my love for you
Do I express they way i feel when you just shoot it down
How can I express my emotions when you immediately disregard them?
You don't know what you do
You are not conscious of how your actions affect me
Getting real tired of the shit that you put me through
I am becoming exceedingly weary of the hardship you are causing me
Happiness will find me soon as I get away from you
I will find joy as soon as I am distanced from your presence
Switched
I have undergone a radical change
My whole life
My entire existence
Finally met a cutie I can turn into my wife
I have found a woman I can potentially marry
And she love me better than the bitches that have tried
She loves me in a more remarkable way than the previous women I have encountered
Diamond on her finger bright enough to light the night
The diamond on her finger is so shining it could illuminate the darkness
Stunting on these niggas lotta horse it came in white
Showing off and impressing people who cannot compare, with a large amount of drugs
But I kept the mali just in case I gotta slide
I have kept the illicit substance in case I need to suddenly leave
Pussy niggas talkin kept it simple up a 9
Cowardly individuals gossiping, I kept it concise and carried a gun
Please believe me when I tell you I will take a life
Trust that I am serious when I claim I will end someone's life
By the way the way the love is there the shit will never die
The love between us will never cease to exist
Bound together intertwined and twisted all inside
Inseparably connected and tangled within one another's beings
You put me together and you broke me all my life
You have both assembled me and destructed me throughout my entire life
it was time for me to leave I had to play it right
It was necessary for me to depart, and I had to do it with precision
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Written by: Jamir Carter
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