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.
Sometimes I Rhyme Slow
Nice & Smooth Lyrics
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Sometimes I rhyme slow sometimes I rhyme quick
Sometimes I rhyme slow sometimes I rhyme quick
I'm sweeter and thicker than a Chick-O-Stick
Here's an ice cream cone, honey, take a lick
Or go to Bay Plaza and catch a flick
Wore my Timberland boots so I can stomp ticks
Scandalous get a whiff of this, miss
I feel good per say good state of mind
Drive a red Sterling and the seats recline
I love it when a lady treats me kind
Go to Tavern on the Green have a glass of wine
He say, she say I heard it through the grapevine
No static, got an automatic
Too much of anything makes you an addict
Teasin', skeezin', all so pleasin'
Don't ask why I got my own reasons
Smooth B, Greg Nice, Slick Nick clique
Sometimes I rhyme slow sometimes I rhyme quick
Sometimes I rhyme slow and sometimes I rhyme quick
Sometimes I rhyme slow and sometimes I rhyme quick
Sometimes I rhyme slow
Sometimes I rhyme quick
I was on 125 and Saint Nick
Waiting on a cab, standing in the rain
Under my heart three clouds of pain
She got the best of me
What was her destiny?
Maybe I should lick her with my nine millimeter
My mind is in a blur
'Cause you could never pay me to think this would occur
Me and this girl Jane Doe was living together
We were inseparable, no one could sever
At least that's what I thought
But later I fought with her substance
And almost ended up in Supreme Court
When I was on the road doing shows getting ends
She was in my Benz getting sniffy with her friends
And even when she crashed my whip I didn't flip
My man Slick Nick said Smooth you're starting to slip
Time went on I started noticing weight loss
Then I had to ask her was she riding the white horse
At first she said no, then she said, "Yo, Smooth, I'm sorry
But I keep having visions of snow, I need blow"
And I said whoa, little hottie
I'm not DeLorean, Gambino or Gotti
I don't deal coke, and furthermore you're making me broke
I'll put you in a rehab and I won't tell your folks
And what do you know
In 18 months she came home and I let her back in
And now she's sniffing again
Sometimes I rhyme slow sometimes I rhyme quick
Sometimes I rhyme slow sometimes I rhyme quick
Sometimes I rhyme slow sometimes I rhyme quick
Sometimes I rhyme slow sometimes I rhyme quick
Sometimes I rhyme slow sometimes I rhyme quick
Sometimes I rhyme slow sometimes I rhyme quick
Sometimes I rhyme slow sometimes I rhyme quick
Sometimes I rhyme slow sometimes I rhyme quick
The song "Sometimes I Rhyme Slow" by Nice & Smooth is a classic example of how a hip-hop track can tell a story. The song has two verses that tell unrelated stories about two different individuals. The first verse is about a man who sometimes raps slow and sometimes fast. He likes thick chico sticks, watches movies at Bay Plaza, wears Timberland boots, loves women who treat him kind, and enjoys a glass of wine at Tavern on the Green. Even though he says that he doesn't want any drama, he carries an automatic weapon with him for his safety. The second verse tells the story of a man who was in a relationship with a woman named Jane Doe. They were inseparable until he found out she was addicted to drugs, specifically cocaine. Smooth B noticed that his girlfriend had lost a significant amount of weight and suspected her of taking cocaine. When he questioned her, she denied it at first but later admitted to using the drug. Smooth B offered to help her get clean and sent her to rehab, and after 18 months, she came back home, but she was still using drugs.
The song reflects the life and struggles of people living in the ghetto. It shows how drugs and addiction can affect people's lives, and how they can create a ripple effect in the community. The song also depicts how life in the ghetto is full of drama, and how people need to be careful about their surroundings.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I rhyme slow sometimes I rhyme quick
I don't always rap at the same pace
I'm sweeter and thicker than a chico stick
I am attractive and charming
Here's an ice cream cone honey take a lick
I want to share my joys with you
I go to Bay Plaza and catch a flick
I enjoy going to the movies
Wore my Timberland boots so I can stomp ticks
I am prepared for anything
Scandalous get a wiff of this mist
I am unique and unconventional
Just like the Yar Boys now I'm blissed
I am happy and content
I feel good per say good state of mind
I have a positive attitude
Drive a red Sterling and the seats recline
I drive a luxurious car
I love it when a lady treats me kind
I appreciate respectful treatment
Go to Tavern on the Green have a glass of wine
I enjoy relaxing in fancy places
He say, she say I heard it through the grapevine
I hear rumors about people
No static, got an automatic
I avoid confrontations
Too much of anything makes you an addict
Moderation is important
Teasin, skeezin, all so pleasin
I enjoy flirting and having fun
Don't ask why I got my own reasons
I don't have to explain myself
Sometimes I rhyme slow sometimes I rhyme quick...
I rap at different speeds
Waiting on a cab, standing in the rain
I was in a bad situation
Under my heart three clouds of pain
I was heartbroken
She got the best of me
She took advantage of me
What was her destiny?
What would happen to her?
Maybe I should lick her with my nine millime...ter
Maybe I should shoot her
My mind is in a blur
I am confused
Cause you could never pay me to think this would occur
I never imagined this would happen
Me and this girl Jane Doe was living together
I was in a serious relationship
We were inseparable, no one could sever
We were very close
But later I fought with her substance
We had problems with drugs
And almost ended up in Supreme Court
We almost got in trouble with the law
When I was on the road doing shows getting biz
I was focused on my music career
She was in my penz getting stiffy with her friends
She was cheating on me with her friends
And even when she crashed my whip I didn't flip
Even when she damaged my car, I stayed calm
My man Slick Nick said Smooth you're starting to slip
My friend warned me I was losing control
Time went on I started noticing weight loss
I noticed she was losing weight
Then I had to ask her was she riding the white horse
I suspected she was using drugs
At first she said no, then she said yo Smooth I'm sorry
She denied it at first, then apologized
But I keep having visions of snow, I need blow
I am addicted to cocaine
And I said whoa, little hottie
I was shocked
I'm not DeLorean, Gambino or Gotti
I am not a criminal
I don't deal coke, and furthermore you're making me broke
I don't sell drugs, and you're ruining my finances
I'll put you in a rehab and I won't tell your folks
I will help you get better
And what do you know
Surprisingly
In 18 months she came home and I let her back in
I forgave her and took her back
And now she's sniffing again...
And now she's using drugs again
[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Tracy L Chapman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@wafimah
Just watched tracy chapman on the Grammys...Nice & Smooth blessed this song with incredible lyrics. one of my Favorite rap duos....
@santuc9112
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
@ericjrphotos
It was already blessed with incredible lyrics.
@Groux504
I heard the recap of that performance yesterday too. And been itching to bump this in the whip ever since 👂🏾🧘🏾♂️
@Finelush
Same, I’m here right after watching that performance.
@shotbyfabi
Same
@Masterpiece127
I was 15 when this song dropped. I’m 44 now. 29 years ago seems like yesterday. Damn the classic will never die.
@nevinreid311
I love this song is definitely a classic they should have won a Grammy for it
@OfficialGZMsince
I heard someone say that those of us who grew up in the 80/90 think that it was only 10 years ago. I feel you homey
@celieboo
Same. I will be 44 this month. I remember being mesmerized by their brilliant use of "Fast Car".