Geronimo's work with the Cash Money Click led Irv to form a relationship with rapper Ja Rule. The 1997 album Vendetta saw him with a higher profile, working with Puff Daddy-related acts the LOX and the producer himself on the single "Nothin' Move but the Money. In 2003, he released his album Long Road Back.
A well needed and appreciated hiatus gave Mic the time he needed to be able to continue to contribute to hip hop in the way he always has. lyrical dexterity, content, and creativity all are hallmarks of this veteran from that irreplacable “golden era”.
Giving himself the time needed to constantly sharpen his skills, the “Master I.C.” is now poised to re-enter the arena with his long awaited return EP entitled “Lone Wolf”. That will be available for download June 1st 2010.
Lone Wolf is a recollection, an introspective and a rebirth for Mic. With many of the usual suspects on board, the Ep is a pre cursor to a tide of material Mic has been amassing and making ready for the public. The lead single entitled “Check The Bezel” is a Hillie Hill produced hybrid of jazziness with Mic's patented street wise intellect. Featuring newcomer “Yung French” on the hook, the song is infectious and easily satisfies fans of Geronimo new and old. With production by B Money (Hustler's Ambition 50 Cent, The Prelude Jay-Z), Ty Fyffe and Pete Rock, “Lone Wolf” is evidence that talent is one thing, but a gift never leaves or fades. In addition Mic has also brought on board allies from overseas with the bounce track “One” produced by Denmark's DJ Noize.
Nothin' Move But the Money
Mic Geronimo Lyrics
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[Puffy]
aha aha yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Keep it movin' come on and keep it movin' [X4]
Verse 1: [Mic]
Tint that shine full us to the teeth
it's nothin that an amateur can try to see
even hoes with the most step carefully around me
I bribe by the rules you know
disturb my groove and you gots to lay low
Geronimo have it in the cut hawked up
fucked up steering the gas from both sides
I stay high Puffy pie in the soar
spearing the dough, accordly we run it,
how it go? Can't nobody hold me down
like my nigga Puff say, cut so sharp, you
think we sensay(sh)?, Ima break it down audio display
with some help from the Bad Boys mic on the play
frontin' on my crew nigga crime don't pay
we're back in ya face kickin' dirt all day
Virgin niggas can't rhyme, don't try
it's a fact, you've been hitted by the Master-I
Emcees want to gun me, take my life from me
It's funny but still ain't nothin' move but the money
It's on...
[Chorus]
Is time to hard? Time to rough? Feelin' like you had
enough, we can make it, gotta try
make a change, live your life
Verse 2: [Mic]
Struggle it is, i'm goin' to back fully on
with the tracks fully plats 88 zillion
niggas carry on while I'll place in funds
and makin' some, the value it make 'em run
grands and tons of rhymes, if you cope 'em once
that you're man over me Shorty rock 'em on
Here it is in the cut climb ??? at the ???
the bomb shit blowin' like a bag of ???
mad She wrote a verse but it just don't fit
right in that shit with the niggas you running
to role with, I told y'all motha[---] controle
the bowl with this microphone like a [???], it just
don't miss give somethin' to run with 'em on the
block all the niggas we hold you see is ???, and still
Emcees want to gun me, take my life from me
It's funny but still ain't nothin' move but the money
It's on...
[Chorus]
Is time to hard? Time to rough? Feelin' like you had
enough, we can make it, gotta try
make a change, live your life
Verse 3: [Mic]
Geronimo got it locked up like ATM, blowin' the
twenty with shortie in the gray B.M
gettin dirty after dark like 4 AM and strokin'
my little mami 'til her body say when
I'm more amazing then a Spielberg flick mix it with
a little bit of the Tarantino shit, y'all know to
quit while you're movin' your head, see we stoppin'
on the bank up in the game, enough said
a team so strong what can stop me now
y'all niggas better hopely taunt me now, and still
Emcees want to gun me, take my life from me
It's funny but still ain't nothin' move but the money
It's on...
[Chorus]
Can't you see that what I mean is the mon-ey
can't you see...
[Chorus 3X]
[Puff]
yeah yeah yeah yeah
Blunt records, Bad Boy collabo
yeah I see
The song "Nothin' Move But the Money" by Mic Geronimo featuring Puff Daddy is a rap song that talks about the importance of money and how nothing else matters if you don't have it. In the first verse, Mic talks about how nobody can ball like him and he follows his own rules. He also mentions his crew and warns others not to mess with them. Mic talks about how emcees want to take his life but nothing else matters in the end, only the money. In the second verse, Mic talks about how he's struggling but still making money and he's better than other rappers who can't keep up with him. In the third verse, he talks about his success and how nobody can stop him now.
The chorus talks about how when times are hard and you're feeling like you've had enough, you need to make a change and live your life. The song emphasizes that money is the only thing that matters in the end and that you need to keep moving and making it.
Line by Line Meaning
Tint that shine full us to the teeth
My car windows are so darkly tinted that you can't even see me inside.
ask yourself can you ball like me
Question your ability to live extravagantly like I do.
it's nothin that an amateur can try to see
My lifestyle is not something that an inexperienced person can emulate.
even hoes with the most step carefully around me
Even women who are used to being around wealthy men are cautious around me.
I bribe by the rules you know
I follow the laws and regulations but use my wealth to gain advantages.
disturb my groove and you gots to lay low
If you interrupt my lifestyle, you will face negative consequences.
Geronimo have it in the cut hawked up
My name, Geronimo, is associated with having hidden wealth.
fucked up steering the gas from both sides
I have unbalanced power and control over multiple aspects of my life.
I stay high Puffy pie in the soar
I maintain a superior, elevated status and am associated with Puff Daddy's luxury lifestyle.
spearing the dough, accordly we run it, how it go?
We make and control the money, that's just how it is.
Can't nobody hold me down like my nigga Puff say, cut so sharp, you think we sensay(sh)?
No one can stop me, as my friend Puff Daddy also proclaims. We are so smooth and sharp that you might mistake us for a samurai sword master.
Ima break it down audio display with some help from the Bad Boys mic on the play
I will explain and showcase my lifestyle through music, with the aid of the Bad Boys team.
frontin' on my crew nigga crime don't pay
If you disrespect my crew, you will face consequences, even if it means criminal acts.
we're back in ya face kickin' dirt all day
We are back and constantly in your face, challenging and outperforming you.
Virgin niggas can't rhyme, don't try it's a fact, you've been hitted by the Master-I
Inexperienced rappers cannot compete with my skills and have already lost to me, the master rapper.
Emcees want to gun me, take my life from me, It's funny but still ain't nothin' move but the money
Rivals may want to harm me, but ultimately, the only thing that motivates and controls my actions is money.
Struggle it is, i'm goin' to back fully on with the tracks fully plats 88 zillion
Although it is a constant struggle, I will continue to pursue my music career and make lots of money.
niggas carry on while I'll place in funds and makin' some, the value it make 'em run
While others go about their normal lives, I am always making money and increasing my worth, which sets me apart.
grands and tons of rhymes, if you cope 'em once that you're man over me Shorty rock 'em on
I have so many great lyrics that you can't help but be impressed and acknowledge my superiority.
Here it is in the cut climb ??? at the ??? the bomb shit blowin' like a bag of ???
I am hiding away and creating explosive music that is starting to gain attention and popularity.
mad She wrote a verse but it just don't fit right in that shit with the niggas you running to role with
Someone attempted to write a verse for my song, but it didn't fit with the group of rappers they were associated with.
I told y'all motha[---] controle the bowl with this microphone like a [???], it just don't miss
I previously warned that I am in charge and control this music scene. I am unstoppable with the assistance of a microphone.
give somethin' to run with 'em on the block all the niggas we hold you see is ???, and still
I provide something for my competitors to try and keep up with, demonstrating my superior talents and abilities.
Geronimo got it locked up like ATM, blowin' the twenty with shortie in the gray B.M
I have my financial assets locked up and secure, similar to an ATM. I am spending significant amounts of money and living a lavish life with a woman in a high-end BMW car.
gettin dirty after dark like 4 AM and strokin' my little mami 'til her body say when
I partake in sexual acts and engage in hedonistic behavior late at night, focusing on pleasing myself and satisfying my desires.
I'm more amazing then a Spielberg flick mix it with a little bit of the Tarantino shit, y'all know to quit while you're movin' your head
My talents and abilities are more impressive than even the most respected and revered filmmaker, Steven Spielberg. I have a unique and unmatchable style that leaves others in awe.
see we stoppin' on the bank up in the game, enough said, a team so strong what can stop me now
We are making significant profits and are unstoppable in this game. There is no force that can hold us back.
y'all niggas better hopely taunt me now, and still
Rivals better not taunt me or underestimate me, because I am still on top and in control.
Can't you see that what I mean is the mon-ey
It should be obvious that money is the most important thing to me.
Is time to hard? Time to rough? Feelin' like you had enough, we can make it, gotta try make a change, live your life
If life is difficult and doesn't seem worth it, you need to try to make a change and live your best life.
Blunt records, Bad Boy collabo, yeah I see
This song is a collaboration between Blunt Records and Bad Boy Entertainment, as I acknowledge in the lyrics.
Lyrics © CAROLE POPE D/B/A JOAN TONE MUSIK, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SEAN COMBS, NONA BERNIS HENDRYX, MICHAEL MC DERMON, CAROLE ANN POPE, KELLY CHERELLE PRICE, DAVIN VANDERPOOL, DAVIN PAUL VANDERPOOL
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