Nice & Smooth is an underground East Coast rap duo from New York, composed … Read Full Bio ↴Nice & Smooth is an underground East Coast rap duo from New York, composed of Greg Nice (Greg Mays) and Smooth B (Daryl Barnes).

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.

How To Flow
Nice & Smooth Lyrics

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I'm Greg Nice
And I am MC Smooth be
Together we are Nice & Smooth with Pure Blend harmony
And just in case you've wondered where we roamed
We'll say that we're sorry for keeping you waiting so long

[ VERSE 1: Greg Nice ]
Now countries at war, little kids cry rape

Some are lyin, dyin, cryin, pullin on my cape
Massive meltdown, bring the red tape
Back up victims who caught the vapes
New lp, time to make papes
Get the album, the single, cd and tapes
Stylin, profilin, smilin, buck wildin
As the dough keeps on pilin
Somebody's knockin at my do'
(Who is it?) Somebody's ringin my bell
(Should I let em in?) Oh, what the hell
Flippin my wig like I never did before
Got my rhymes than the mighty Thor
Peace, arrivederci, I'm out the door

Yeah, yeah
Make it rain, mutha

[ VERSE 2: Smooth be ]
I'm Smooth be , I'm at the top of the pile
Rap and sing, cause I'm versatile
Give me an inch, damn right, I'll take a mile
Cause I keep funky fresh routines on file
There's a lot of MC's out there that show and don't prove
Runnin round town, talkin bout they're smooth
They're smooth operators, Smooth imitators
But only one Smooth be , the smooth originator
Smooth connaisseur, there's no one truer
Select a rhyme, and you'll find that few are
Able to match my professional blend
With Greg Nice by my side I continue to ascend
Movin on up through the lyrical light
I'm like the Alpha Omega, my rhymes will excite
Bust what I'm sayin, cause I'll always exist
And the girl that I select will be an emperess

[ VERSE 3: Greg Nice ]
Now I scooped this high heel, sweet as a shroodle
Found out she liked to eat noodles
For her birthday I bought her a french poodle
Now - get down, get down
It's a Friday night, let's paint the town
Tim Snake on the funky drum sound
Can I tic-toc, ah-ha, toc-tic?
No other than my man Slick Nick is on the mix
25 lashes, 35 licks
As I pose in a mackadocious stand
Maybe one day I might have a band
It ain't gonna rain no more no more
It ain't gonna rain no more
Comin this summer, catch us out on tour
I want to see you (girl next door)
I got more rhymes in store
Watch my hand as I slam the door

[ VERSE 4: Smooth be ]
Smooth be , I'm like a lotus flower, with great power
And all invadin perpetrators I must devour
Excelling to a level in time, not like a vagabond
Not like a rattling snake, I'm not from Babylon
Much like a prince on a throne, within a state of my own
I'm not a kid, I'm grown
Righteously leading a path, my wisdom's shown
Phone calls I'll accept, Smooth, I keep a positive rep
Call me the Tap Dance Man, I never stutter or step
And wrong doing's my mission, it's just influencing you
To benefit, cause I'm legit - and I can't quit
Conversed with prophets on how we must receive our blessings
Studying hard every night, I have reviewed my lessons
And now I'm ready and strong, I'm movin right, not wrong
I'm battling back and forth, like a game of ping-pong

Prevailing victoriously, I must continue to strive
Focussing on destinies to keep my spirit alive

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "How To Flow" by Nice & Smooth display the duo's confidence and skill in rapping. The song starts with Greg Nice introducing himself and MC Smooth, emphasizing the harmony they create together. They apologize to their fans for keeping them waiting for too long, indicating that they are back and better than ever.

In the first verse, Greg Nice touches on current issues like war, rape, and vapes, showcasing his awareness of what's going on in the world. He flexes his rhyming ability, talking about making money and doing it in style. At the end of the verse, someone is at his door, and he decides to leave. In the second verse, MC Smooth boasts about his versatility and unique style as an rapper, calling out other imitators. He claims to be a true smooth operator and claims he will always exist. He mentions his future empress, highlighting his ambitions in his love life.

In the third verse, Greg Nice narrates a story about a lady he likes and how he surprised her with a french poodle on her birthday. He invites listeners to paint the town with him as long as they got Tim Snake on the funky drum sound. In the fourth verse, MC Smooth likens himself to a lotus flower and a prince, emphasizing his strengths and leadership qualities. He talks about studying hard and receiving blessings, all while battling back and forth like a game of ping-pong. Overall, the song "How To Flow" is a showcase of Nice & Smooth's lyrical talents and personalities.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: TEDDY RILEY, ANTHONY SMITH, ROBERT WELLS, DARYL BARNES, GREG MAYS, DARNEY RIVERS, GREG MARIUS

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