Mase and D-Block (then known as "The L.O.X.") joined Bad Boy just as a widely publicized rivalry with the West Coast's Death Row Records was beginning. Combs and The Notorious B.I.G. were criticized and parodied by Tupac Shakur and Suge Knight in songs and interviews during the mid-1990s. During 1994–1995, he also helped produce songs for TLC's CrazySexyCool, which was the decade's best-selling R&B album. Songs he helped produced include "If I Was Your Girlfriend" and "Can I Get A Witness"
Shiny Suit Man
P. Diddy & The Bad Boy Family Lyrics
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This shiny suit man
Now, I know you've heard my name before
You know, whether it was out the mouths of other rappers.. or you know, the lox,
Or you know whoever else want to say my name is the shiny suit man
But then not want to say my government name
My government name is Sean Combs.. Sean John Combs
Some of you may even know me as Puffy.. Puff Daddy.. or P. Diddy
That when they talking about the shiny suit man
They talking about me
And I own this five hundred million dollar
Shiny suit
And, oh yeah, next time.. say my name
If you really a man, just call on
Shiny suit man!
Hahah.
In the song "Shiny Suit Man" by P. Diddy and The Bad Boy Family, the rapper introduces himself as the eponymous "shiny suit man" and clarifies his real name as Sean Combs. He acknowledges that he has often been referred to by his alter egos, including Puff Daddy and P. Diddy. The rapper notes that he owns a 500 million dollar suit, which is significant considering the lavish lifestyle he lives. He also addresses the fact that other rappers may mention him in their songs, but often use his nickname rather than his real name.
The term "shiny suit man" is often associated with P. Diddy as he is known for wearing expensive, custom-made, and often brightly colored suits. The song is a testament to P. Diddy's wealth and status as a hip-hop mogul. The artist revels in his wealth and status and shows no shame in his opulent lifestyle. However, it can also be seen as a criticism of the hip-hop industry's fixation on material wealth, and the pressure to maintain a certain image of bling and branded clothing.
Overall, the song's lyrics reflect P. Diddy's attitude towards his public persona, his desire for recognition, and his pride in his wealth and achievements.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo what up?
Greetings, how are you doing?
This shiny suit man
Referring to himself as the man who wears shiny suits
Now, I know you've heard my name before
Assuming that the listener knows who he is
You know, whether it was out the mouths of other rappers.. or you know, the lox,
Acknowledging that other rappers have talked about him before
Or you know whoever else want to say my name is the shiny suit man
Accepting that he is often referred to as the man in the shiny suits
But then not want to say my government name
People often refer to him by his nickname instead of his legal name
My government name is Sean Combs.. Sean John Combs
Revealing his full legal name
Some of you may even know me as Puffy.. Puff Daddy.. or P. Diddy
Listing off some of his previous nicknames
But I just want to get the record straight
Clarifying some things
That when they talking about the shiny suit man
People are referring to him when they mention the shiny suit man
They talking about me
Confirming that he is indeed the shiny suit man
And I own this five hundred million dollar Shiny suit
Boasting about owning an expensive shiny suit
And, oh yeah, next time.. say my name
Asking people to call him by his name instead of a nickname
If you really a man, just call on Shiny suit man!
Challenging people to refer to him as the shiny suit man if they have the guts
Hahah.
Chuckling to himself
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SEAN COMBS
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