Together, they made several albums in the late 1980s and early 1990s to little popular appeal, though their second album (Ain't a Damn Thing Changed, 1991) was a commercial success that included a minor hit in "Sometimes I Rhyme Slow". "Hip-Hop Junkies", which featured a sample from The Partridge Family's "I Think I Love You" was also a hit, and once performed live on Keenan Ivory Wayans "In Living Color".
They are known for their humorous rhymes and catchy hooks. They often appeared as guest rappers on albums by The Beatnuts, Gang Starr and Tony Touch among many others. Tupac Shakur was intending to sign Nice & Smooth to his Makavelli label prior to his death.
Dope On A Rope
Nice & Smooth Lyrics
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Because Nice & Smooth is like dope on a rope
Yo, Nice & Smooth is like dope on a rope
A cyclops, has one eyeball
Hello Dolly like how'd you fall
I can riff cause my name's not Biff
I'll drink a Heineken (well I'll smoke a spliff)
Jump, (?) a boot to bi-zzack
Ooh man damn dag forgot my doo rag
Like Popeye need spinach to beat up the sea hag
My name is Greg Nice, I got gusto
I got a little booty and she better no be no ho
On the mic I'll never diss
But if I diss you know what you can kiss
Kiss me, yo, I'm not a star baby
I eat beef baby, not caviar
No chaffeur and no Benz car
Down with Nice & Smooth and I'm gonna go far
Look, stare, you can scope
Because Nice & Smooth is like dope on a rope
Lookin out beyond a level of sight and sound
To wear a crown might be profound
But pound for pound I must astound you
Or leave a stain inside your membrane
I want to reign, supreme like a Powerlord
And use my brain and a pen, like a shield and a sword
Since my mind conceive this, why not believe it
My hands receive it, and therefore I must achieve it
Then I have no other alternative
Than to show the party people just how I live
See I emerged from a level called brown
And like an atom radiates, I develop from the elements
Then I saw a vision of greatness
So I proceeded to follow a path, where only warriors go
I found the glow, I learned to know to go with the flow
I've grown, but must continue to grow
I'm like the sun, or should I say the North Star
A black pearl, or maybe I'm a quasar
I'm bright as hell, sometimes it even scares me
How in the world could one MC, be so deep?
I don't creep, like a frog I leap
And I, reap what I sew and sew what I reap
My lyrics seep into your soul and gain control
This is a fact not rigamarole
I'm icy cold but warm like a mink stole
See I've been writin' rhymes, since I was pre-natal
I have a lust and hunger for stage, my attraction is fatal
If I was to categorize me
I'd be a bigger surprise than human eyes could see
Look, stare, you can scope
Because Nice & Smooth is like dope on a rope
Yo, Nice & Smooth is like dope on a rope
Yo, Nice & Smooth is like dope on a rope
Teddy Ted, the late night rocker
Gets a little tipsy when he drinks a little vodka
But his hands stay steady on the wheels of steel
You duck DJ's y'all know the deal
The song “Dope On A Rope” by Nice & Smooth is about their unique style and talent in the music industry. The first verse, sung by Greg Nice, talks about his skill on the microphone and reveals his name. He says he has a lot of energy and determination to succeed, as well as a love for beef and dislike for caviar. He also notes that Nice & Smooth is like “dope on a rope,” meaning that they are unique and hard to come by – just like valuable drug products that are difficult to obtain.
The second verse, rapped by Smooth B, is about his journey to success in the music industry. He talks about the importance of standing out and being memorable, and how he wants to leave a lasting impact on his audience. He references different types of stars and elements to describe his own brightness and uniqueness, and says that his lyrics can seep into people’s souls and gain control. He also notes that he has been writing rhymes since he was pre-natal, which emphasizes his natural talent and dedication to his craft.
Overall, the song “Dope On A Rope” is a celebration of Nice & Smooth’s distinctive style and talent. The lyrics highlight their unique personalities and skills, as well as their determination to succeed in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Look, stare, you can scope
Check out Nice & Smooth
Because Nice & Smooth is like dope on a rope
They're always fresh and consistent
Yo, Nice & Smooth is like dope on a rope
Nice & Smooth is dope
A cyclops, has one eyeball
A cyclops only has one eye
Hello Dolly like how'd you fall
Referencing the song 'Hello Dolly' with a question of how did they fall off their pedestal
I can riff cause my name's not Biff
I can freestyle because my name is not Biff
I'll drink a Heineken (well I'll smoke a spliff)
I'll enjoy myself and relax with a beer or cannabis
Yo I caught a ci-zzab, paid the ti-zzab
I ordered a pizza and paid the delivery driver
Jump, (?) a boot to bi-zzack
Jumped and kicked somebody's backside
Ooh man damn dag forgot my doo rag
Oh man, I forgot my headscarf
Like Popeye need spinach to beat up the sea hag
Like Popeye needing spinach to fight, I must prepare for my battles
My name is Greg Nice, I got gusto
My name is Greg Nice, I have enthusiasm
I got a little booty and she better no be no ho
I have a girlfriend and she better not be promiscuous
On the mic I'll never diss
On the microphone I won't disrespect anyone
But if I diss you know what you can kiss
But if I do disrespect you, you can kiss my behind
Kiss me, yo, I'm not a star baby
Kiss me, I'm not a celebrity
I eat beef baby, not caviar
I prefer eating beef over expensive delicacies
No chaffeur and no Benz car
I don't have a chauffeur or a fancy car
Down with Nice & Smooth and I'm gonna go far
I'm a fan of Nice & Smooth and I'm going places
Lookin out beyond a level of sight and sound
Looking beyond the regular and into the extraordinary
To wear a crown might be profound
Being a leader or king could be profound
But pound for pound I must astound you
But I still have to impress you with my skills
Or leave a stain inside your membrane
Or leave a lasting impression on your mind
I want to reign, supreme like a Powerlord
I want to be the best, like a ruler
And use my brain and a pen, like a shield and a sword
I'll use my intellect and words like weapons
Since my mind conceive this, why not believe it
Since my mind created this, why not believe it's possible?
My hands receive it, and therefore I must achieve it
I believe in it and will work hard to accomplish it
Then I have no other alternative
Then I have no other choice
Than to show the party people just how I live
But to show the people how I live my life
See I emerged from a level called brown
I came from an underprivileged background
And like an atom radiates, I develop from the elements
I transformed myself and developed from the hardships I endured
Then I saw a vision of greatness
I envisioned myself being great
So I proceeded to follow a path, where only warriors go
So I followed a difficult path that only strong-minded people take
I found the glow, I learned to know to go with the flow
I found enlightenment and learned to adapt to situations
I've grown, but must continue to grow
I've matured, but still need to improve
I'm like the sun, or should I say the North Star
I'm like an important guiding force in people's lives
A black pearl, or maybe I'm a quasar
I'm unique and rare, like a black pearl or a quasar
I'm bright as hell, sometimes it even scares me
I'm very intelligent and it surprises even me
How in the world could one MC, be so deep?
How is it possible for one rapper to be so profound?
I don't creep, like a frog I leap
I don't sneak around, I take big strides like a frog when it leaps
And I, reap what I sew and sew what I reap
I get what I deserve for the work I put in and vice versa
My lyrics seep into your soul and gain control
My words have a deep impact on people's feelings and thoughts
This is a fact not rigamarole
This is unquestionable truth
I'm icy cold but warm like a mink stole
I can be tough, but also kind and comforting
See I've been writin' rhymes, since I was pre-natal
I've been writing lyrics since before I was born
I have a lust and hunger for stage, my attraction is fatal
I have an insatiable desire to perform on stage, it's almost dangerous
If I was to categorize me
If I had to classify myself
I'd be a bigger surprise than human eyes could see
I'd be a bigger shock than people could imagine
Teddy Ted, the late night rocker
Referring to a DJ named Teddy Ted
Gets a little tipsy when he drinks a little vodka
He gets a little drunk from drinking vodka
But his hands stay steady on the wheels of steel
But he's still able to perform well as a DJ
You duck DJ's y'all know the deal
You should show respect to DJs because they're skilled musicians
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARYL BARNES GREG MAYS
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