Mr. Pookie recorded in 1998 on Tha Rockla, the only solo release by K-Roc, on Icon Recordings (later Iconic) out of Dallas. Hailing from North Dallas, the two paired along with a crew dubbed Stoney Crook – named for the rough-and-tumble Stoney Brook apartment complex off North Audelia Road where the crew lived and rapped together. Featured on such local underground hits as "Hittin’ Hard" and "Unfu*kwitable", Mr. Pookie became a standout in the burgeoning Texas rap music scene.
In late 1999, Mr. Pookie released his own solo album, Tha Rippla, the Dirty South rap classic CD featuring guest appearances by K-Roc, Remontis (later renamed Mr. Montis), C-Pone, Chuck/Juwell, Solo, plus a then unknown 15-year-old rap prodigy named Mr. Lucci. The album, fueled by hits such as “Crook 4 Life”, and the popular underground pro-marijuana hit “Smoke One” -- went on to sell over 90,000 copies of its regular and chopped-and-screwed versions combined, and is considered an Essential Album on both Allmusic and Amazon.com.
The next year, Jones returned the favor to his young protégé Mr. Lucci by making several key appearances on Lucci’s solo debut, Diabolical.
The Iconic recordings exclusively featured the production of its owner Kevin A., Mr. Pookie & Mr. Lucci were originally affiliated with Iconic Recordings, but left to form their own label Crawl 2 Ball a short time later, after a bitter, protracted dispute with the label owner over non-payment of royalties. In 2003, the duo Mr. Pookie & Mr. Lucci independently released both the regular double-disc and the chopped & screwed single-disc versions of My Life (which peaked at #59 on Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Album Charts in April 2004), selling the CDs hand-to-hand, out of the trunks of their cars and hand-delivering them personally to small mom-and-pop record stores in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and beyond, and moving over 40,000 units by themselves and local distribution. Mr. Pookie, along with Mr. Lucci, also collaborated with Paul Wall in 2004 on “What Cha Gon’ Do”, a track on Wall’s last independent solo album, Chick Magnet. Pookie also appeared on several popular local and regional mixtape CDs, including an underground homemade Best Of Mr. Pookie CD/DVD combination in 2005.
His January 2006 label debut Return Of Tha Rippla, on Crawl 2 Ball / Boss Entertainment distributed by Fontana Distribution / Universal Music Group, has already produced a lead single, “Don’t Test Us” (featuring Mr. Lucci & Mr. Montis), which has charted on 3 Billboard charts, peaking at #6 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales chart and #19 on the Hot 100 Singles Sales chart.
As of August 2009, none of their albums can be found in store
Who I Be
Mr. Pookie Lyrics
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[Mr. Pookie]
You heard tha sound of a boom, didnt see me hit yo body repeatedly
Burnin in yo capsule, hittin corners through yo artery
Dont bother me please, I got control of this land
Dont give a fuck, I'll fly again and again in yo hand
Or his or her, I have no ears, I cant hear wha's tha problem
AK blastin no warnin, cant wait to jus be release
Soon as I spit out tha barrel, niggaz betta move, I cant see
No mo peeps, this aggrevated hot rounds of me
Jus cant wait to see us, we too swift, bitch we comin in flees
On yo knees, feel tha wrath of these itty bitty fellaz
Come get it if you dare us, through his own, now he's took care of
Betta pair up and hit yo ass in multiples of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10
Tryin to duck but it went all tha way in, no mo friends
Jus faces of a desparate one, I aint gotta face yo son
Jus look at tha angry one who held tha gun
Lookin 4 me, I'm all up in ya, explosive once I enter
And leavin big ol holes so you remember
And gainin up on speed every second, keep goin til I get em
I'm deadly when I'm sparked, that's a lesson
[Chorus x2]
Who I Be? That loud bang that always keep em duckin
Who I Be? An element been know to kill for nuthin
Whatcha see? Eternally now caught up in tha darkness
Fuckin wit artillery that's heartless
[Solo]
I came to you extremely heavy, I definitely aint no nigga
I'm quick to resolve shit wit one movement of tha finger
I split ligaments, fuck tha innocent
I one of tha causes for tha high death toll in tha world today
But neva face imprisonment
Cant see me when I'm movin cause I'm practically invisble
I'm known throughout tha world to cause pain in individuals
If you're ever confronted wit danger, please let me handle it
I guarnatee to destroy all in this world wit some gansta shit
Fuck tha pastors, tha schoolteachers, children and yo momma
I don took tha lives of Presidents and street thugs on tha corner
I'm tha definition of death row
Have you froze wit a tag on ya left toe
Or tha hospital bed wit ripped throat
[Chorus x2]
[Mr. Pookie & Solo]
As I leave up out tha barrel, army fatigue apparel
Finna give this nigga a bone marrow
Took care of situations that gave chase afta chase off
Hit em directly in his forehead, now his face off
He fired from my ass, jus look out for wha I'm shittin
Twistin, bleedin and chokin, wide open when I'n hittin
So listen together, we be as deadly some nerve gas
As tha words past, baby get tha last laugh
Movin swiftly, 9 outta 10 I left him critically
Eternal injuries left no hope or possiblities
As long as I don struck him, violence will neva cease
It's me tha deadly one, mo painful than a dose of HIV
I be 10 times badder than tha baddest hood nigga
I be 10 times badde than them bustas that pull triggas
Challenge or duel, so understand how tha fuck I'm feelin
These bitch made niggaz, gettin a reputation off my killin
All my Ghetto children were meant to be born killaz
We enter in warm niggaz, leavin homies to mourn niggaz
We be quick to bomb niggaz, when we come tumblin down
I don hit yo chest makin you do that gurgilin sound
[Chorus x2]
The lyrics of "Who I Be" by Mr. Pookie are a representation of the mindset of a dangerous and merciless person who has no regard for human life. The song suggests that the singer is a violent and aggressive individual who is ready to eliminate anyone who crosses their path. The lyrics are tinged with themes of violence, revenge, and aggression, reflecting a striking portrait of a cold-hearted killer.
The song opens with the sound of a boom, signaling an attack, followed by the singer describing the feeling of power he derives from inflicting pain on others. As the verses unfold, it becomes clear that the singer is not interested in reason or conversation - he'd rather use his weapon to resolve problems. There is also a sense of thrill and enjoyment in the way he talks about killing and the confidence he exudes in his ability to take out anyone who stands in his way. The chorus repeats the titular question, "Who I Be?" in a menacing tone, underscoring the singer's arrogance and unwavering belief in his own invincibility.
Overall, "Who I Be" is a vivid and fiercely disquieting expression of a violent mentality that finds pleasure in causing harm and destruction. The song provides a glimpse into the psyche of an individual characterized by darkness, death, and a complete disregard for the sanctity of life.
Line by Line Meaning
You heard tha sound of a boom, didnt see me hit yo body repeatedly
I hit you repeatedly and you didn't even see or hear me coming
Burnin in yo capsule, hittin corners through yo artery
My bullets are tearing through your body, hitting vital organs
Dont bother me please, I got control of this land
I'm in charge here, don't mess with me
Dont give a fuck, I'll fly again and again in yo hand
I don't care if I die, I'll come back and get you again
Or his or her, I have no ears, I cant hear wha's tha problem
I don't care who you are or what your problem is, I'm still going to kill you
But wheneva my homies stunt, you best believe I'll resolve em
When my friends are in trouble, I'll take care of it
AK blastin no warnin, cant wait to jus be release
I'm shooting my gun without warning and can't wait to kill
Soon as I spit out tha barrel, niggaz betta move, I cant see
As soon as I shoot, you better move or you'll be hit
No mo peeps, this aggrevated hot rounds of me
I'm angry and shooting bullets at everyone in sight
Jus cant wait to see us, we too swift, bitch we comin in flees
We're fast and on our way to kill you
On yo knees, feel tha wrath of these itty bitty fellaz
Get on your knees and feel the power of our small guns
Come get it if you dare us, through his own, now he's took care of
Come at us if you're brave enough, we already killed someone else
Betta pair up and hit yo ass in multiples of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10
We'll attack you in groups of 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10
Tryin to duck but it went all tha way in, no mo friends
You tried to dodge but the bullet hit you, now you're alone
Jus faces of a desparate one, I aint gotta face yo son
You're desperate and alone, I don't care about your family
Jus look at tha angry one who held tha gun
Look at me, the angry one who shot you
Lookin 4 me, I'm all up in ya, explosive once I enter
I'm inside you and causing destruction
And leavin big ol holes so you remember
I'm leaving big holes in your body as a reminder of my power
And gainin up on speed every second, keep goin til I get em
I'm getting faster and won't stop until I kill you
I'm deadly when I'm sparked, that's a lesson
When my gun is fired, it's dangerous and deadly
Who I Be? That loud bang that always keep em duckin
I'm the person who causes loud bullets that make people run for cover
Who I Be? An element been know to kill for nuthin
I'm someone who kills for no reason at all
Whatcha see? Eternally now caught up in tha darkness
You're now stuck in eternal darkness
Fuckin wit artillery that's heartless
You're messing with guns and bullets that don't have emotions or mercy
I came to you extremely heavy, I definitely aint no nigga
I came to you with a lot of firepower, and I'm not someone to be underestimated
I'm quick to resolve shit wit one movement of tha finger
I can end a situation quickly with just one pull of the trigger
I split ligaments, fuck tha innocent
I don't care who gets hurt, even innocent people
I one of tha causes for tha high death toll in tha world today
I'm one of the reasons why there are so many deaths in the world
But neva face imprisonment
I'm not afraid of going to jail
Cant see me when I'm movin cause I'm practically invisble
I'm hard to see because I blend in with my surroundings
I'm known throughout tha world to cause pain in individuals
My reputation is for causing pain and suffering wherever I go
If you're ever confronted wit danger, please let me handle it
If you're in danger, let me handle it because I'm good at killing
I guarnatee to destroy all in this world wit some gansta shit
I promise to use gangster tactics to destroy everything in this world
Fuck tha pastors, tha schoolteachers, children and yo momma
I don't care about anyone, not even religious leaders, teachers, children, or mothers
I don took tha lives of Presidents and street thugs on tha corner
I've killed both powerful people and lowly criminals
I'm tha definition of death row
I'm so deadly I should be on death row
Have you froze wit a tag on ya left toe
I've killed people and left them as lifeless bodies with identification tags on their toes
Or tha hospital bed wit ripped throat
I've killed people and left them in hospital beds with their throats ripped out
As I leave up out tha barrel, army fatigue apparel
As I shoot my gun, I'm wearing army gear
Finna give this nigga a bone marrow
I'm going to kill this person and leave nothing left
Took care of situations that gave chase afta chase off
I've solved problems that other people couldn't
Hit em directly in his forehead, now his face off
I shot him in the face and now his face is gone
He fired from my ass, jus look out for wha I'm shittin
He tried to shoot me but missed, now I'm coming for him
Twistin, bleedin and chokin, wide open when I'n hittin
I'm causing him pain and making him suffer
So listen together, we be as deadly some nerve gas
We are as dangerous as nerve gas
As tha words past, baby get tha last laugh
As I speak, I will have the final say
Movin swiftly, 9 outta 10 I left him critically
I'm moving fast and leaving my target badly hurt
Eternal injuries left no hope or possiblities
The injuries I caused are so severe there's no chance of recovery
As long as I don struck him, violence will neva cease
As long as I'm causing violence, it will never stop
It's me tha deadly one, mo painful than a dose of HIV
I'm the one who causes death and pain, even more than HIV
I be 10 times badder than tha baddest hood nigga
I'm even tougher than the toughest gangster
I be 10 times badde than them bustas that pull triggas
I'm even more dangerous than the people who shoot guns
Challenge or duel, so understand how tha fuck I'm feelin
If you want to fight me, you better be ready for what I'm capable of
These bitch made niggaz, gettin a reputation off my killin
Other people are becoming famous because of the people I've killed
All my Ghetto children were meant to be born killaz
People from my neighborhood are born to be killers
We enter in warm niggaz, leavin homies to mourn niggaz
We enter a situation ready to kill and leave behind grieving friends and family
We be quick to bomb niggaz, when we come tumblin down
We're quick to attack and destroy people when we arrive
I don hit yo chest makin you do that gurgilin sound
I shot you in the chest, causing a gurgling sound as you die
Contributed by Violet S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.