In 2006, Lee became the owner of Good For You Cafe, now with two successful locations in the St. Louis metro area. Lee's cafes not only specialize in vegetarian dishes, but also offer a wide variety of meals that everyone can enjoy. Lee has also expanded his business ventures with the advent of his own locally-owned and operated music label UC-ME Entertainment with his brother Kyjuan. Lee has released three independent releases of mix tapes, and has appeared on albums of artists that are currently signed to his label. Some of these include younger brother Futurre's group Da Camp, locally notorious R&B goddess Zee, Potzee and Quor 03.
Wat Da Hook Gon Be
Murphy Lee Lyrics
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Have you ever seen a little dude
Who be doing what I do?
Uh huh yeah, yo whoo!
Let's get at it dog, come on, whoo!
Now what goes up, must come down (shit)
But we ain't coming down, it be them same ole' clowns
But when you leave town they go around they running they mouth (man)
They something like a hater man
Talking bad about a playa as if I'm not gon see ya later man
You constantly frontin' until you confronted on
If you don't like whats going on goin' to another song
'Cause I keep a hater guilty
My cars and my money all alike man, both them filthy (get it?)
From skimpy and empty to fuel on full
See I be high when my 'Ca-go Bulls
Obey no rules to school you fools
Schoolboy's err'y where, we're Young Dude news (man)
St. Louis like Blues, D. Miles and Larry Hughes
And the Young Dude done paid young dudes' dues dude
But yo, what da hook gon' be (Uh oh!)
See I don't need no fucking hook on this beat (Shit)
All I need, is the track in the background
My headphones loud, keep the blunt goin 'round and I'mma rip
(But yo) What da hook gon' be (Uh oh!)
See I don't need no fucking hook on this beat (Shit)
All I need, is the track in the background
My headphones loud, keep the blunt goin 'round and I'mma rip
The sun'll come out, tomorrow
And I will never have to borrow
Got my first car when I turned sixteen
Only drove it home outta town limousines
Plus we was broke wit a deal but nobody could tell
So we did what we had to do for "Country Grammar" to sell
Haha, I stay on my own melodies
Plus I like my Booties and my Boobs like a capital letter 'B'
That's how it is, how it better be
I preferably rather have two or three girls in the bed wit me
Close your ears ma you ain't heard nothin' (whaa?)
I always pay ma let a brother hold somethin'
I'm basically coming from nothing to something
When I say nothing meaning pocket full of lint and buttons
(We all we got!) Used to be creative on Halloween (how you gon?)
Stop a hotter teen went from nada to a lot of things
But yo, what da hook gon' be (Uh oh!)
See I don't need no fucking hook on this beat (Shit)
All I need, is the track in the background
My headphones loud, keep the blunt goin 'round and I'mma rip
(But yo) What da hook gon' be (Uh oh!)
See I don't need no fucking hook on this beat (Shit)
All I need, is the track in the background
My headphones loud, keep the blunt goin 'round and I'mma rip
People always saying man it must be nice
No hi, no nothing not a simple house life
Understand the money's good but I'm still from the hood
So don't be asking for no "inch" and be expecting the "foot"
Unless you want a foot (whoo!)
I know a few crooks that can place you where you need to be put
And it might not cost me playa
Got a Benz pepper interior, paint salty playa
And we all push it, but me I push it real good
Brains blown out, chromed out, wheel real wood
Catch me on your local derrty
Or in the studio doing vocals derrty
I'm the same dude that came through wit my crew
Let the girls do me while you do you
(And umm) All I need is JD beat to be banging
And I'll come up wit these verses that I'm usually slanging
I be ripping man
But yo, what da hook gon' be (Uh oh!)
See I don't need no fucking hook on this beat (Shit)
All I need, is the track in the background
My headphones loud, keep the blunt goin 'round and I'mma rip
(But yo) What da hook gon' be (Uh oh!)
See I don't need no fucking hook on this beat (Shit)
All I need, is the track in the background
My headphones loud, keep the blunt goin 'round and I'mma rip
(But yo) What da hook gon' be (Uh oh!)
See I don't need no fucking hook on this beat (Shit)
All I need, is the track in the background
My headphones loud, keep the blunt goin 'round and I'mma rip
(Yeah, but yo) What da hook gon' be (Uh oh!)
See I don't need no fucking hook on this beat (Shit)
All I need, is the track in the background
My headphones loud, keep the blunt goin 'round and I'mma rip (wooh)
The chorus of Murphy Lee's song Wat Da Hook Gon Be repeats the phrase "What da hook gon' be" multiple times, asking the audience what the hook of the song will be. The verses, on the other hand, discuss the rapper's success, from being broke and unknown to having a hit album and a luxurious lifestyle. He also addresses haters who criticize him behind his back and expresses his love for music, particularly rap. Lee emphasizes that he doesn't need a catchy hook to make a great song, as his rhymes and the track itself provide enough energy to keep the audience engaged. The song's music video features Murphy Lee and his crew performing in various settings, showcasing their talent and success.
One interesting fact about "Wat Da Hook Gon Be" is that it features an uncredited chorus by Jermaine Dupri. Dupri produced the song, along with Bryan-Michael Cox, and is also responsible for the catchy beat and melody that drive the song. The song was a huge commercial success, reaching number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning Lee a Grammy nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. It was also certified Gold by the RIAA. The success of "Wat Da Hook Gon Be" helped establish Murphy Lee as a solo artist following his success as a member of the group St. Lunatics. The song's repetitive chorus and catchy beat make it a popular choice for dance routines and sports events.
Another interesting fact about the song is that it features several references to St. Louis, Murphy Lee's hometown, including mentions of St. Louis Blues hockey players Darren Miles and Larry Hughes. The song also includes several references to late rapper and St. Louis native Nelly, who served as a mentor and collaborator for Murphy Lee. Additionally, the song's lyrics reflect the fast-paced, braggadocious style of rap that was popular in the early 2000s, characterized by flashy cars, money, and women.
The chords for "Wat Da Hook Gon Be" are not widely available, as the song relies heavily on the beat and melody rather than traditional chords or instrumentation. However, the song's producers have spoken about the process of creating the beat and melody, which involved layering various samples and using a drum machine to create the distinctive rhythm. The song's video, meanwhile, features Murphy Lee and his crew performing the song with a live band, showcasing their musical prowess and energy. Overall, "Wat Da Hook Gon Be" is a catchy and upbeat song that exemplifies the confident, brash style of rapping that was popular in the early 2000s.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, yo, yo, yo
Introducing the start of the song
Have you ever seen a little dude
Who be doing what I do?
Uh huh yeah, yo whoo!
Let's get at it dog, come on, whoo!
Asking the listener if they've seen someone like him and getting hyped about performing
Now what goes up, must come down (shit)
But we ain't coming down, it be them same ole' clowns
Aiming your pound pretending they proud
But when you leave town they go around they running they mouth (man)
While acknowledging that everything that goes up must come down, he's declaring that he's going to stay at the top and not let haters bring him down
They something like a hater man
Talking bad about a playa as if I'm not gon see ya later man
You constantly frontin' until you confronted on
If you don't like whats going on goin' to another song
Calling out the haters who talk behind his back and telling them to go to another song if they don't like what he's doing
'Cause I keep a hater guilty
My cars and my money all alike man, both them filthy (get it?)
From skimpy and empty to fuel on full
See I be high when my 'Ca-go Bulls
Keeping the haters feeling guilty because he has money and is doing well. Also referencing his wealth and love of the Chicago Bulls
Obey no rules to school you fools
Schoolboy's err'y where, we're Young Dude news (man)
St. Louis like Blues, D. Miles and Larry Hughes
And the Young Dude done paid young dudes' dues dude
Showing that he marches to the beat of his own drum, and he's the news that you should pay attention to. Also referencing his hometown and famous basketball players.
But yo, what da hook gon' be (Uh oh!)
See I don't need no fucking hook on this beat (Shit)
All I need, is the track in the background
My headphones loud, keep the blunt goin 'round and I'mma rip
Wondering what the chorus will be while stating that he doesn't need a chorus because he's confident in his ability to rap. All he needs is the beat, loud headphones and a blunt to keep him going
(But yo) What da hook gon' be (Uh oh!)
The sun'll come out, tomorrow
And I will never have to borrow
Repeating the previous line and stating that he'll never have to borrow because he's financially secure
Got my first car when I turned sixteen
Only drove it home outta town limousines
Plus we was broke wit a deal but nobody could tell
So we did what we had to do for "Country Grammar" to sell
Recalling his past and how he got his first car at 16 years old. Despite being broke with a record deal, they made it work and sold the album Country Grammar
Haha, I stay on my own melodies
Plus I like my Booties and my Boobs like a capital letter 'B'
That's how it is, how it better be
I preferably rather have two or three girls in the bed wit me
Stating that he has his own style when it comes to music and really likes women with big butts and boobs. He'd rather have multiple girls in his bed at once
Close your ears ma you ain't heard nothin' (whaa?)
I always pay ma let a brother hold somethin'
I'm basically coming from nothing to something
When I say nothing meaning pocket full of lint and buttons
Telling his mom to not listen because he's about to say something inappropriate. He always pays her back and comes from a humble background where he didn't have much.
(We all we got!) Used to be creative on Halloween (how you gon?)
Stop a hotter teen went from nada to a lot of things
People always saying man it must be nice
No hi, no nothing not a simple house life
Recalling his past where they used to be creative on Halloween and make the most of what they had. He's now doing well and people often say that it must be nice. Contradicting that notion, he states that he still doesn't have a simple life
Understand the money's good but I'm still from the hood
So don't be asking for no "inch" and be expecting the "foot"
Unless you want a foot (whoo!)
I know a few crooks that can place you where you need to be put
Despite having money, he's still from the hood and won't let people take advantage of him. Unless they want to get hurt, he knows people who can take care of things
And it might not cost me playa
Got a Benz pepper interior, paint salty playa
And we all push it, but me I push it real good
Brains blown out, chromed out, wheel real wood
Stating that he has a nice car and it didn't cost him much. His car is also tricked out and he's proud of it
Catch me on your local derrty
Or in the studio doing vocals derrty
I'm the same dude that came through wit my crew
Let the girls do me while you do you
Saying that you can find him either on the streets or in the studio. He's the same person he's always been and he's not worried about what others are doing
(And umm) All I need is JD beat to be banging
And I'll come up wit these verses that I'm usually slanging
I be ripping man
Saying that all he needs is a good beat and he can come up with verses and rap really well
(Yeah, but yo) What da hook gon' be (Uh oh!)
My headphones loud, keep the blunt goin 'round and I'mma rip (wooh)
Repeating the first chorus and stating that his headphones and blunt keep him focused on the beat and he'll keep rapping
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JERMAINE DUPRI, MURPHY LEE, JAMES PHILLIPS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Z3R0_PHUXXX
can we just take a sec to appreciate the fact Murphy Lee literally made a hook on a song about not needing a hook and IT WENT HAAAARD!!!!
@CantTellYou
I love any song that’s about trying to figure out what the song is gonna be about, and the decision is “nothing”
@tonycooke137
@Can’t Tell You l
@kjrey9878
Man, I was a sophomore in high school when Murph dropped his solo album. I practically burnt a hole in my Murphy Lee CD off this song going on repeat! My old "skip free" sony must have HATED me.😄
@JayConklin
❤❤❤❤
@MIKE66648
God damn right!
@jamareer
Early 2000s rap was so FUN 🔥🔥🔥 Almost every song had you dancing. This the hot shit that made my early childhood
@adnanojd
✊🏾💯🇯🇲 well said And everybody had a different style
@markymark718
Its alright but I'm still looking for the hook
@shonmoore3954
I gotta comment. This song was before hip hop took a mother fuckin nose dive