The group's original musical style was a mixture of Dirty South and G-Funk. Since then funk, soul, pop, electronic music, rock, spoken word poetry, jazz, and blues have been added to the group's musical palette. The duo consists of Atlanta native AndrΓ© "Andre 3000" Benjamin (formerly known as DrΓ©) and Georgia-born Antwan "Big Boi" Patton.
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below is one of only four hip-hop albums to be certified Diamond in the U.S. for shipping over 10 million units. Along with Outkast's commercial success, they have maintained an experimental approach in their music and are widely praised for their originality and artistic content.
Benjamin and Patton met while attending Tri-Cities High School, a Visual and Performing Arts School. Benjamin's parents were divorced and he was living with his father. Meanwhile, Patton had to move with his four brothers and six sisters from Savannah to Atlanta. Benjamin and Patton eventually teamed up and were pursued by Organized Noize, a group of local producers who would later make hits for TLC. The duo initially wanted to be called "2 Shades Deep" or "The Misfits", but because those names were already taken they later decided to use "OutKast" based on finding "outcast" as synonym for "misfit" in a dictionary. OutKast, Organized Noize, and schoolmates Goodie Mob formed the nucleus of the Dungeon Family organization.
OutKast signed to LaFace Records in 1992, becoming the label's first hip hop act and making their first appearance on the remix of label mate TLC's "What About Your Friends". In 1993, they released their first single, "Player's Ball". The song's funky style, much of it accomplished with live instrumentation, was a hit with audiences. "Player's Ball" hit number-one on the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart.
Their debut album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, was issued on April 26th, 1994. This initial effort is credited with laying the foundation for southern hip hop and is considered a classic by many hip hop aficionados. Every track on Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik was produced by Organized Noize and featured other members of the Dungeon Family. Follow-up singles included the title track and "Git Up Git Out", a politically charged collaboration with Goodie Mob that was later sampled by Macy Gray for her 1999 hit "Do Something." On this early material, both AndrΓ© and Big Boi contrast lyrical content reflecting the lifestyles of pimps and gangsters with politically conscious material commenting on the status of African Americans in the South. OutKast won Best New Rap Group at the Source Awards in 1995. In the same year, the group contributed "Benz or a Beamer" to the popular New Jersey Drive soundtrack.
ATLiens was OutKast's second album, released on August 27th, 1996. The album exhibited more self-consciousness, and further solidified OutKast as the flagship representatives of the 1st generation Dungeon Family and the Southern hip hop movement. The album helped the group earn more recognition among East Coast hip hop fans in the East and West coasts.
For this album, OutKast joined with partner David "Mr. DJ" Sheats to form the Earthtone III production company, which allowed the group to produce some of their own tracks. "ATLiens" was the group's second Top 40 single (following "Player's Ball" from their first album), and reflected the beginning of AndrΓ©'s increasingly sober lifestyle: "No drugs or alcohol/so I can get the signal clear," he rhymes about himself. "Elevators (Me & You)," OutKast's first self-produced single, became the group's first Top 20 hit the same year.
OutKast's third album Aquemini was released on September 29, 1998 and also reached the number-two position on the Billboard 200 album chart in the United States; its title was a combination of the zodiac signs of Big Boi (an Aquarius) and AndrΓ© (a Gemini). The album was widely praised as possibly the group's best material to date: when reviewed by popular hip-hop publication The Source, it received the much-coveted "5 Mics" (out of five) rating.
Producing more material themselves, both Big Boi and AndrΓ© explored more eclectic subject matter, delving into sounds inspired by soul, trip hop, and electro music. The album featured production by Organized Noize and collaborations with Raekwon, funk pioneer and musical forebear George Clinton, and Goodie Mob.
In 1999, OutKast and LaFace Records were sued by Rosa Parks over the album's most successful radio single, which bore Parks' name as its title. The lawsuit alleged that the song misappropriated Parks' name, and also objected to some of the song's obscene language.
The song's lyrics were largely unrelated to Parks, save for a line in the chorus: "Ah ha, hush that fuss / Everybody move to the back of the bus". The song, which OutKast maintained was intended partly as homage, only refers to Parks as a metaphor: the purpose of the song's chorus is to imply that OutKast is overturning hip hop's old order, that people should make way for a new style and sound. The initial lawsuit was dismissed. Parks' representation hired lawyer Johnnie Cochran to appeal the decision in 2001, but the appeal was denied on First Amendment grounds. In 2003, the Supreme Court allowed Parks' lawyers to proceed with the lawsuit.
In 2004, the judge in the case appointed an impartial representative for Parks after her family expressed concerns that her caretakers and her lawyers were pursuing the case based on their own financial interest. Later that same year, the members of OutKast were dropped as co-defendants, and Parks' lawyers continued to seek action against LaFace and parent company BMG. In 2003 AndrΓ© told UK journalist Angus Batey that, following a Detroit concert in the midst of the legal battle, relatives of Parks had approached him and implied that the case was less to do with Rosa than with the lawyers. The suit was finally settled on April 14, 2005, with neither OutKast nor their label having to admit any wrongdoing. The group did, however, have to agree to perform some sort of tribute to Parks.
Originally titled "Sandbox", the pair's fourth album, "Stankonia", was released in October 2000 to excellent reviews. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 in the U.S., and would eventually be certified quadruple-platinum. Stankonia's first single was "B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad)", a high-tempo jungle-influenced record. The second single, "Ms. Jackson," combined a pop hook with lyrics about divorce and relationship breakups, particularly AndrΓ©'s breakup with singer Erykah Badu; the titular "Ms. Jackson" character being a doppelgΓ€nger for Badu's mother. It was at this time that AndrΓ© changed his stage name to the current "AndrΓ© 3000".
The single became their first pop hit, landing the number-one position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and the number-two position on the UK Singles Chart. The album's final single was the Organized Noize-produced "So Fresh, So Clean", featuring a credited guest appearance from regular guest vocalist and Organized Noize-member Sleepy Brown and garnered a remix featuring Snoop Dogg. All three singles' videos had heavy MTV2 airplay, and Outkast won two 2001 Grammy Awards, one for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "Ms. Jackson", and another for Stankonia as Best Rap Album.
During the recording of Stankonia, OutKast and Mr. DJ began producing tracks for the artists on their Aquemini Records imprint through Columbia, including Slimm Cutta Calhoun and Killer Mike, who made his debut on Stankonia's "Snappin' & Trappin."
Webzine Pitchforkmedia.com named Stankonia the 4th greatest album released between 2000 and 2004 in its 2005 feature. In 2009, B.O.B. was chosen as the number one song of the decade.
In December 2001, OutKast released a greatest hits album, Big Boi and Dre Present...OutKast, which also contained three new tracks. One of these new tracks was the single "The Whole World," which won a 2002 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. Killer Mike also was featured on the song, gaining some exposure among areas outside of his native Atlanta. The other two new songs were called "Funkin' Around" and "Movin' Cool (The After Party)"
The same year OutKast participated in the only Dungeon Family group album, Even in Darkness, along with Goodie Mob, Killer Mike, Sleepy Brown, Witchdoctor, and Backbone among others, and featuring Bubba Sparxxx, Shuga Luv and Mello. In 2002, the group and Killer Mike contributed the lead single "Land of a Million Drums" to the Scooby Doo soundtrack.
In September 2003, OutKast released a double album, Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. It is essentially two solo albums, one by each member, packaged as a single release under the OutKast banner; the two members also appear on each others' discs for a few songs apiece. Big Boi's Speakerboxxx is largely a funk and Dirty South blended party record; AndrΓ© 3000's The Love Below features only brief instances of hip hop, presenting instead elements found in funk, jazz, rock, electronic music, and R&B.
The album is also OutKast's biggest commercial success yet, having debuted on the Billboard 200 albums chart at number-one and stayed there for several weeks. The album eventually sold over five million copies, and, as double-album sales count double for Recording Industry Association of America certification, the album was certified diamond for 10 million units shipped in December 2004. Its latest certification, in May 2006, reaches 11 million copies in shipping.
The first two singles from the album(s), which were released nearly simultaneously, were Big Boi's "The Way You Move" and AndrΓ© 3000's "Hey Ya!" The video for "Hey Ya!" is based on The Beatles' landmark appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. The video's storyline has "The Love Below"βa fictional band with all members, through the use of special effects, played by AndrΓ©βperforming in London. "Hey Ya!" was the number one song on the very final weekend of American Top 40 with Casey Kasem. It was also number one a week later on the very first weekend of American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest. The singles spent ten weeks at number one on the Hot 100 singles chart, with "Hey Ya!" spending nineteen weeks and "The Way You Move" briefly taking over in February 2004. These singles were seen as a breakthrough for the hip-hop industry, being among the first hip-hop songs to be widely played on adult contemporary radio stations.
OutKast's next official single was not released until the summer of 2004. "Roses", a track featuring both members from The Love Below half of the album, did not meet the level of success as either of its predecessors, but it became a modest-sized hit on urban radio and the American music video networks. The video for "Roses" is loosely based on the musical West Side Story and Grease. It featured sparring 1950s-style gangs, one representing Speakerboxxx, and one representing The Love Below, parodying the widespread arguing among critics and fans as to which half of the album was better and that the two members were estranged. The final singles were AndrΓ© 3000's "Prototype", which was paired with a science fiction-themed video about alien visitors, and Speakerboxxx's "Ghettomusick," which featured both members of OutKast and a sample from a song by Patti LaBelle, who also makes an appearance in the video.
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below won the Grammy Award for the 2004 Album of the Year, becoming only the second rap album to ever receive the honor (the first being The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill in 1999). OutKast was one of the headlining acts at the show, and gave two performances: Big Boi performed "The Way You Move" during a medley with George Clinton & P-Funk and Robert Randolph and the Family Band, while AndrΓ© 3000 performed "Hey Ya!" as the show closed. In February 2004, AndrΓ© 3000's performance, which featured female dancers moving wildly around a green teepee in war paint and feathered headdresses, was criticized by the Native American Cultural Center, who called for a boycott of OutKast, Arista Records, NARAS, and of CBS, the broadcaster of the awards show. CBS later apologized.
Between OutKast albums, Big Boi and AndrΓ© 3000 ventured into film projects. AndrΓ© co-starred in John Singleton's action film Four Brothers and also had a part in Be Cool, while Big Boi took a featured role in the T.I. movie ATL. Both members also began working on a joint film, Idlewild, directed by OutKast music video director Bryan Barber. Idlewild, a Prohibition-era musical film set to a blues-influenced hip-hop soundtrack, was released on August 25, 2006 by Universal Pictures. The Idlewild soundtrack was released August 22, 2006. Its lead single, "Mighty 'O'", features both OutKast members, and was briefly played exclusively on local Atlanta radio stations before being issued as a single in May 2006. They released and shot the video for "Morris Brown" instead. A video for "Idlewild Blue (Don'tchu Worry About Me)" soon followed.
Aquemini Records folded in 2004, and Big Boi founded a new record label, Purple Ribbon Entertainment, to be distributed by Virgin Records. Among its first signees were Sleepy Brown, Bubba Sparxxx, and Killer Mike, Big Boi has released a group album/compilation, titled Big Boi Presents... The Purple Ribbon All-Stars - Got Purp? Vol. 2.
One album remains on the band's LaFace contract. It was originally planned as a ten-track release called 10 The Hard Way; shortly after Idlewild was released, the duo confirmed the album is still in the works, though both have begun new projects without releasing any new information on the album. Due to both Big Boi and AndrΓ©'s interest in separate projects such as movies, TV (AndrΓ©'s Class of 3000) and solo albums, rumors of a split have turned up frequently in the media. AndrΓ© denied those rumors in a phone interview with MTV News, stating that even though they do not feel like performing on stage together, OutKast is "still tight". In an August, 2006, interview with UK journalist Craig McLean, after emphasizing that they would not split, the pair looked beyond music and film careers, Big Boi suggesting he may consider running for the job of Mayor of Atlanta in the future.
In 2007, Andre 3000 confirmed a new OutKast album would be released, but said that he and Big Boi released solo records first, stating the group album is still possibly two years away. Big Boi's solo album will be released first in June/July of 2009, with the first single, "Royal Flush" (also featuring Andre 3000, essentially making it an OutKast song), planned to have been released on December 31, 2007, but was not released on the announced date. Big Boi announced on his MySpace that the release date for Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty is now sometime in the summer of 2009.
On Nov 14, 2008, the Guardian reported that OutKast will release their follow-up to Idlewild in 2009 after Big Boi and Andre 3000 release their solo albums in the same year. As of August 2009, the albums have not yet been released.
Skew It on Bar-B
OutKast Lyrics
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Old school players to new school fools
'Kast keep it jumpin' like kangaroos
We'll skew it on the bar-b, we ain't tryin' to lose
Say, "I'll be goddamned if they done changed the rules"
Old school players to new school fools
'Kast keep it jumpin' like kangaroos
Say, "I'll be goddamned if they done changed the rules"
The common denominator, the nigga numerator
Never know who the hater, niggas cater to your ego
I'm sorry like Atari who's the cousin to Coleco, Vision
Caught a RICO, back on the street like Chico, DeBarge
He large and got a 'Llac in the garage
Few parts here and there, I declare hard, my Lord
One at Clark, one at Spelman
Both know each other and it's cool, you can tell when
He step off in the party women jump for joy
But all the wild niggas schemin', they gon' jump the boy
For spittin' all that bourgeoise, my watch, my car
I'm a star, I'd rather be a comet by far
Old school players to new school fools
'Kast keep it jumpin' like kangaroos
We'll skew it on the bar-b, we ain't tryin' to lose
Say, "I'll be goddamned if they done changed the rules"
Old school players to new school fools
'Kast keep it jumpin' like kangaroos
We'll skew it on the bar-b, we ain't tryin' to lose
Say, "I'll be goddamned if they done changed the rules"
Deliver this through your audio, ghetto mafioso
Grow hydro, then bag it up slow
Price that, longevity suggest make moves slow
Take time, grow eight, react nine, blow
Hydro slide raw like fuck Ronaldo
Fly ride though, shit lookin wild dope
Then glide yo, flippin' the page, I go
Watch five-oh, jump on my meat, ride slow
Watch those, undercovers, cop those, rock those
Glocks blows leave 'em baggy and collect spot grows
Keep a watch froze, lean on the yacht, wash clothes
Let the chop' blow, bag a half a block plot grows, what?
Old school players to new school fools
'Kast keep it jumpin' like kangaroos
We'll skew it on the bar-b, we ain't tryin' to lose
Say, "I'll be goddamned if they done changed the rules"
Old school players to new school fools
'Kast keep it jumpin' like kangaroos
We'll skew it on the bar-b, we ain't tryin' to lose
Say, "I'll be goddamned if they done changed the rules"
Boi, I bust raps like D-boys bust gats, shit
We the type of people that don't bury the axe
Or the hatchet, every time we see your link we snatch it
Ridin' round our hood talkin' that dumb shit, your cabbage
Is cracked, like plumber's ass, and summer's grass
I been in the game for a minute, seen some suckas like y'all passin
Thinkin' you're light skinned, aight then, lil' boy why you frightened?
The Dungeon Family gon' be here nigga so keep writing
I gotta hit The Source, I need my other half a mic
Because that Southerplayalisticadillacmuzik was a classic, right
College Park, East Point and Decatur they got my back, so
We gon' keep on jammin and stabbin off in the track, ahh
Think it's time to bungee but buddy we will be back
And I'm finna put some D's on the 'Llac, know dat!
Old school players to new school fools
'Kast keep it jumpin' like kangaroos
We'll skew it on the bar-b, we ain't tryin' to lose
Say, "I'll be goddamned if they done changed the rules"
Old school players to new school fools
'Kast keep it jumpin' like kangaroos
We'll skew it on the bar-b, we ain't tryin' to lose
Say, "I'll be goddamned if they done changed the rules"
Old school players to new school fools
'Kast keep it jumpin' like kangaroos
We'll skew it on the bar-b, we ain't tryin' to lose
Say, "I'll be goddamned if they done changed the rules"
Old school players to new school fools
'Kast keep it jumpin' like kangaroos
We'll skew it on the bar-b, we ain't tryin' to lose
Say, "I'll be goddamned if they done changed the rules"
The lyrics to Skew It on the Bar-B by Outkast featuring Raekwon talk about the group's desire to remain true to their style of music despite a changing musical landscape. The opening lines "Old school players to new school fools, 'Kast keep it jumpin like kangaroos, But skew it on the barbie we ain't tryin to lose, Say 'I be got, dammit they done changed the rules'" illustrates this sentiment. The group feels that despite the changing musical landscape, they will remain relevant by maintaining their style.
The song also addresses some of the common struggles that Hip-Hop artists face. The line "The common denominator, the nigga numerator, Never know who the hater, niggas cater to your ego" speaks to the idea that even when an artist is trying to keep it real, they may not be aware of who is hating on them or the extent to which people may be catering to their ego.
Raekwon's verse speaks about various things. The opening "Deliver this through your audio, ghetto mafioso, Grow hydro, then bag it up slow" is a reference to selling drugs. The verse goes on to talk about keeping one's business on the down-low, building a successful business, and not rushing to make quick moves.
Overall, Skew It on the Bar-B is a song that speaks to the idea of staying true to oneself in the face of change, the struggles of the music industry, and the challenges of living in a turbulent environment.
Line by Line Meaning
Old school players to new school fools
Acknowledging the contrast between the old and new generations of players and fools, Outkast intends to jump like kangaroos in the industry.
'Kast keep it jumpin like kangaroos
Outkast promises to keep things lively and fresh in the industry, moving around and playing like kangaroos.
But skew it on the barbie we ain't tryin to lose
Outkast aspires to keep it real and authentic while accepting current changes in the industry, but never losing the essence of their style and music.
Say "I be got, dammit they done changed the rules"
Expressing their frustration towards the changing rules in the industry, Outkast declares that they won't let it affect their creativity and will still be the ones to follow.
The common denominator, the nigga numerator
Highlighting the fact that everybody in the world has the same needs and desires, Outkast talks about how they are just one of many factors in the industry.
Never know who the hater, niggas cater to your ego
People will flatter you, but at the same time, some will try to bring you down, and it's hard to tell who's who.
I'm sorry like Atari whose the cousin to Coleco, Vision
Outkast feels apologetic for their label consorting with less-known brands like Coleco and Vision, hence sticking to Atari as it assures people.
Caught a Rico, back on the street like Chico, DeBarge
Being caught by the police and being back to the block like Chico DeBarge, Outkast depicts the struggles of a criminal life but saying being back home feels like innocence even after all that.
He large and got a 'Llac in the garage
Describing a wealthy man who owns a Cadillac, Outkast says he is at the top of his game and has the most luxurious car.
Few parts here and there, I declare hard, my lawd
Although the luxurious car has a few problems here and there, Outkast expresses that it's still impressive and hard-hitting.
One at Clark, one at Spelman
Referring to two Atlanta universities, Clark Atlanta University and Spelman College, Outkast highlights the unity and cooperation between them.
Both know each other and it's cool, you can tell when
The two Atlanta universities mentioned before have known each other for a long time, and that has fostered respect and camaraderie between the two.
He step off in the party women jump for joy
Attributing irresistible qualities to a wealthy and famous artist, Outkast says that women adore and love that person.
But all the wild niggas schemin' they gon' jump the boy
Although the artist is famous and loved, Outkast recognizes that some people are still envious and will try to cause harm or trouble to him.
For spittin' all that bourgeoise, my watch, my car
People might come after the artist for rapping about their materialistic items and bourgeoisie style of life, like their cars and watch, the things that they're proud of.
I'm a star, I'd rather be a comet by far
Even though Outkast is considered a star in the industry, they would rather be like a fast and fiery comet than a distant star.
Deliver this through your audio, ghetto mafioso
Outkast demands that their music is considered and communicated to the audiences as authentic and raw, like the realism of the underworld gang.
Grow hydro, then bag it up slow
Outkast talks about growing cannabis and waiting for it to mature and then packaging it up slowly.
Price that, longevity suggest make moves slow
Outkast advises to set a higher price on the products they're selling and to take time in creating a successful business, which helps with the longevity of it all.
Take time, grow eight, react nine, blow!
Outkast insists on taking time to cultivate their craft instead of going hard right from the start, eventually seeing growth and success.
Hydro slide raw like fuck Ronaldo
Making a metaphor about playing football and growing cannabis, Outkast describes the quality of weed to be smooth and raw, like the famous Ronaldo's strategies in a game.
Fly ride though, shit lookin wild dope
Outkast describes their ride, a fancy one, to look cool and impressive beyond imagination.
Then glide yo, flippin' the page, I go
While out on a ride, Outkast flips through pages of lyrics, thinking about what to say next while still enjoying the moment.
Watch five-oh, jump on my meat, ride slow
Being cautious about being seen by the cops, so as to avoid any unnecessary trouble, Outkast urges to slow down their ride and be discreet.
Watch those, undercovers, cop those, rock those
Outkast emphasizes being careful and warning against being seen by undercovers, cops, or haters and so advising to protect oneself and proceed with care.
Glock blows leave em baggy and collect spot grows
Extolling being gun ready at all times, Outkast says to leave one's enemies bruised and battered, growing oneself into a feared and respected figure.
Keep a watch froze, lean on the yacht and wash clothes
Outkast paints a picture of someone vacationing on a yacht, just enjoying the moment, and someone who can afford to buy and wear their clothes as pleased and casually as they see fit.
Let the chop' blow, bag a half a block plot grows, what?
Outkast talks about the importance of being an entrepreneur or businessman, thinking of expansion and making smart decisions always, growing their company and business gradually.
Boi, I bust raps like D-boys bust gats, shit
Comparing themselves to drug dealers, Outkast states that they can spit rhymes quickly and efficiently, just like a dealer can handle their weapon.
We the type of people that don't bury the axe
Outkast is mindful of their reputation and relationships with others in the industry, stating that they never let disagreements go to waste and always try to reach an understanding.
Or the hatchet, everytime we see your link we snatch it
Outkast says they do not hold grudges, but anytime they see an opportunity that's valuable, they'd take it without hesitation.
Ridin round our hood talkin' that dumb shit, your cabbage
Outkast warns people not to come around and talk nonsense or trash, or they will suffer the consequences, which is a blow to their ego.
Is cracked, like plumber's ass, and summer's grass
Outkast describes how little someone's opinion means to them if they speak stupid things, comparing them to everyday objects that are broken or worth nothing.
I been in the game for a minute, seen some suckas like y'all passin
Stressing their experience in the industry, Outkast has seen many artists come and go like flash, and hence they take everything with a pinch of salt.
Thinkin' you're light skinned, aight then, lil' boy why you frightened?
Critiquing artists who are too concerned with looks and colorism, Outkast questions their bravery and determination to make it in the industry.
The Dungeon Family gon' be here nigga so keep writing
Promoting solidarity in the industry, Outkast assures its listeners that their group and family are here to stay and push others to strive and achieve great things.
I gotta hit The Source, I need my other half a mic
Referring to hitting up a music magazine to get press coverage, Outkast laments missing one of their microphones and plans to get it back for audio recording purposes.
Because that Southerplayalisticadillacmuzik was a classic, right!
Remembering their past success, Outkast reminisces on their earlier album, Southerplayalisticadillacmuzik, which was a great success and a classic track.
College Park, East Point and Decatur they got my back, so
Thanking their communities, Outkast identifies the neighborhoods of College Park, East Point, and Decatur, Georgia, as places from which they draw their support and inspiration.
We gon' keep on jammin and stabbin off in the track, ahh
Outkast plans to keep making music they love and inflicting their style on the tracks they produce, making them memorable jams for everyone who hears their music.
Think it's time to bungee but buddy we will be back
Feeling like it is time to take a break, Outkast assures their followers that they will be back soon to create fresh music.
And I'm fin' to put some D's on the 'Llac, know dat!
Showing off some of their success, Outkast states that they're about to install rims, also known as D's, on their Cadillac, proclaiming it loud and clear to the world.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Andre Benjamin, Antwan Patton, Corey Woods, Morton Stevens, Patrick Brown, Raymon Murray, Rico Wade
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Maal7432
Raekwon spazzed tf out.
"Deliver this through your audio, ghetto mafioso
Grow hydro, then bag it up yo
Price that longevity, suggest make moves
slow take time grow eight, react nine blow
Hydro slide raw like fuck Renaldo
Fly ride though, shit lookin wild dope
then glide yo, flippin the page, I go
Watch five-oh, jump on my meat, ride slow
Watch those, undercovers, cop those, rock those
Glocks blows leave em baggy and collect spot grows
Keep a watch froze, lean on the yacht and wash clothes
Let the chop' blow, bag a half a block plot grows, what?"
@austinedwards3559
Outkast and Wu Tang Clan forever!
@dudedank5219
Mobb Deep
@SaeedThaPraLem
@A.M. Hit This Henny
@Lolife86
@Dude Dank Al those dude form NY on this era were killa...I mean there still some obscure vinyl from 1994/1995/1996 that are sick , from dude we never heard off..I like King just too...Real good rapper.
@NevaSellmySoul
Austin Edwards Duck Down n Wu-Tang Forever
@jordanbenson7497
@Dude Dank Ugk too
@HookedOnSonics518
I just love how wisely OutKast chooses to collaborate with. You can't go wrong by asking Raekwon to spit on your track. Great method of blending South with North.
@sanderskenny
killed it with that choice for sure. hes so slick and smooth... Β out of all wu.. ..they made a great choice to collab w Rae tho. agreed!
@forcedtohaveahandle
Kris Bland *South with East
@cheahweiren7638
You mean south and east