He was given the name Papoose by his grandmother because of his childhood resemblance to an American Indian child. Inspired by rap legends Rakim, Kool G Rap and Big Daddy Kane, he has been well respected on the underground hip-hop circuit for a long period of time now.
In early 2006, his StreetSweepers crew linked up with Busta Rhymes' Flipmode Inkprint to co-executive produce Papoose's first official album. On August 24, 2006, his official website officially announced that he signed with Jive Records, a deal which, according to his management's official website was worth $1.5 million.
Papoose has recently become known for engaging in charity work, visiting sick children and donated to causes including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and to various Hurricane Katrina charities.
On September 19, 2007 DJ Kay Slay announced that Papoose and himself have parted ways from Jive records. "We have officially gotten our release from Jive fuckin records. It was like a fuckin year of hell... Unfortunately, we almost became victims of A&R hell." On the radio show slay was asked what was next for Papoose, and he said "You know we can't talk about that man." The future of the Papoose's debut album, The Nacirema Dream, is unknown at this time; however, Papoose and Kay Slay are rumored to own the records that were created under Jive.
Papoose is no longer affiliated with Flipmode Squad.
Ambulance
Papoose Lyrics
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I got the city locked
Thugga up in the building
They got the semis cocked
Man we always on fire
Niggas ain?t really hot
Culture Power Homie, 4 ,5
You fuckin with the wrong guy
A long ride
In the back of that ambulance truck
I put your ass in the back of that
Ambulance truck
You dying slow you actin like
You gonna pop soon as you think you hot
In the back of that ambulance truck nigga you shot
In the back of that ambulance truck
I put yo ass in the back of that
Ambulance truck
You betta watch who you call or hold you down
You ain't neva know when you gonna have to blow em down
Friends be yo worst enemies
I know it sounds crazy but it?s real homeboy
I show you how
Callin on the real niggas you know in town
Talking about meet me at the club I know ya style
You don?t callup no one but time
You rollin foul, You just be callin him because
You know he be towin clown
What if you and him catch drama it?s goin down
You don?t tote yo hammer like that and you know it now
You got yo red monkeys on you fly my nigga
Ambulance come they cut yo jeans with scissors
You talking like you gully got in yo ass
Now you talking like a mummy through that oxygen mask
You man coulda dropped you off left you in the streets
He ain?t wanna get you blood in his car seats
Now they askin you ya name ya age ya address
But you can?t give an answer you breathin ya last breath
?Bout to panic under pressure and fold you mad stressed
See yo future faddin you past tense
Culture Power Homie, 4 ,5
You fuckin with the wrong guy
In the back of that ambulance it?s
A long ride
You dying slow you actin like
You gonna pop soon as you think you hot
In the back of that ambulance truck nigga you shot
In the back of that ambulance truck
I put yo ass in the back of that
Ambulance truck
In the back of that ambulance truck
I put your ass in the back of that
Ambulance truck
You a coward in the streets in you bars you tough
But I don?t believe you I don?t care how hard you bluff
Niggas comin through with hoodies like they hard to touch
I pull that hoodie over you head and wash you up
Y'all supporting these lost artists like they the Godfather
That?s word to my Aunt Margaret None of they bars honest
Talking about you New York?s hardest you spit
Hard garbage . You ain't a hard artist, You a Con artist
Get it on y'all cowards avoid it when it?s on
Scream like a bitch and make noises when it?s on
My man right or wrong
That ain't the point the point I pointing crawns
So I point if he right I point it if he wrong
These little rappers being putting poison in they song
You paranoid man you annoying when it?s on
I came up hard ain?t have a choice to get it on
Told this little nigga stop topyin when it?s on
You man died I?m disappointed that he gone
But the way you movin you about to join him in the morgue
You getting older now you voice is getting strong
If you make it past eighteen then boy you
Livin long
This is thugga thugga we enjoy to get it on
I keep it Brooklyn like Hoyt ans Schimmerhorn
Culture Power Homie, 4 ,5
You fuckin with the wrong guy
In the back of that ambulance it?s
A long ride
You dying slow you actin like
You gonna pop soon as you think you hot
In the back of that ambulance truck nigga you shot
In the back of that ambulance truck
I put yo ass in the back of that
Ambulance truck
In the back of that ambulance truck
In Papoose's song Ambulance, he warns others about the dangers of the streets and the consequences of living a life of violence. The lyrics describe the back of an ambulance as a long ride, as the victim of a shooting is dying slowly. He warns that friends can often be one's worst enemies and that it's important to be cautious about who you trust. Papoose also calls out other rappers who claim to be tough, but he doesn't believe are genuine. In addition, he hints at his own hard upbringing in Brooklyn and states that he keeps it true to his roots.
A significant motif throughout the lyrics is that the back of an ambulance is a symbol of the end of one's life due to a violent lifestyle. Papoose emphasizes that hiding behind a tough exterior or pretending to be something you're not will eventually catch up to you. He stresses the importance of being true to oneself and not getting caught up in the superficial aspects of the hip-hop culture. Overall, the song is a cautionary tale that emphasizes that violence is not the way to handle one's problems, and that it's important to be honest about who you are.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah papoose in the building
Papoose is present and ready to rap in this song.
I got the city locked
Papoose is dominating the rap scene in his city.
Thugga up in the building
Another rapper named Thugga is also present in this song.
They got the semis cocked
Thugga and his crew have their guns ready.
Man we always on fire / Niggas ain?t really hot
Papoose and Thugga are consistently good at rapping, while other rappers are not.
Culture Power Homie, 4 ,5 / You fuckin with the wrong guy
The phrase 'Culture Power Homie' is associated with Papoose, Thugga and their posse. They are warning others not to mess with them.
In the back of that ambulance it?s / A long ride
Getting injured and put into an ambulance is a long journey that can end in death.
In the back of that ambulance truck / I put your ass in the back of that / Ambulance truck / You dying slow you actin like / You gonna pop soon as you think you hot / In the back of that ambulance truck nigga you shot
Being shot and put into an ambulance is a sign of defeat and shows that one's tough talk will not help them in such a situation.
You betta watch who you call or hold you down / You ain't neva know when you gonna have to blow em down / Friends be yo worst enemies / I know it sounds crazy but it?s real homeboy / I show you how
One should be careful who they associate with because even friends can become enemies. Papoose is willing to teach this lesson to others.
Callin on the real niggas you know in town / Talking about meet me at the club I know ya style / You don?t callup no one but time / You rollin foul, You just be callin him because / You know he be towin clown / What if you and him catch drama it?s goin down / You don?t tote yo hammer like that and you know it now
Papoose is warning others about the risks of calling people they barely know to back them up in a fight. He also states that one should only call someone they trust to have their back in such a situation.
You got yo red monkeys on you fly my nigga / Ambulance come they cut yo jeans with scissors / You talking like you gully got in yo ass / Now you talking like a mummy through that oxygen mask
Papoose mocks those who talk tough but then end up in the hospital with their designer clothes and oxygen masks looking foolish.
You man coulda dropped you off left you in the streets / He ain?t wanna get you blood in his car seats / Now they askin you ya name ya age ya address / But you can?t give an answer you breathin ya last breath
If someone gets shot, their friends may drop them off and leave them to die. The victim may end up dying and unable to provide information about themselves to the authorities.
?Bout to panic under pressure and fold you mad stressed / See yo future faddin you past tense /
When faced with pressure, some people fold and become overwhelmed. Papoose warns others not to let this happen to them, or else their future may not be bright.
You a coward in the streets in you bars you tough / But I don?t believe you I don?t care how hard you bluff / Niggas comin through with hoodies like they hard to touch / I pull that hoodie over you head and wash you up
Papoose calls out those who talk a big game but are actually cowards. He'll even go so far as to humiliate them in public.
Y'all supporting these lost artists like they the Godfather / That?s word to my Aunt Margaret None of they bars honest / Talking about you New York?s hardest you spit / Hard garbage . You ain't a hard artist, You a Con artist
Papoose criticizes the rap industry for supporting fraudulent artists and calls them out for their lack of authenticity and skill.
Get it on y'all cowards avoid it when it?s on / Scream like a bitch and make noises when it?s on / My man right or wrong / That ain't the point the point I pointing crawns / So I point if he right I point it if he wrong
Papoose emphasizes the importance of loyalty and standing up for one's friends, even if they are in the wrong. He will still support them, but he will also point out their mistakes.
These little rappers being putting poison in they song / You paranoid man you annoying when it?s on / I came up hard ain?t have a choice to get it on / Told this little nigga stop topyin when it?s on
Papoose is disgusted by rappers who promote negative and dangerous content in their music. He also warns those who constantly act paranoid that they are irritating to others. Additionally, he talks about his own past and how he didn't have a choice but to fight and survive.
You man died I?m disappointed that he gone / But the way you movin you about to join him in the morgue / You getting older now you voice is getting strong / If you make it past eighteen then boy you / Livin long
Papoose expresses remorse for those who have died but warns those still alive to be careful or they will meet the same fate. He also acknowledges that the older one gets, the easier it is to get into trouble and urges younger individuals to make positive choices.
This is thugga thugga we enjoy to get it on / I keep it Brooklyn like Hoyt ans Schimmerhorn
Thugga enjoys fighting and making music, while Papoose reps his home city of Brooklyn.
Culture Power Homie, 4 ,5 / You fuckin with the wrong guy / In the back of that ambulance it?s / A long ride / You dying slow you actin like / You gonna pop soon as you think you hot / In the back of that ambulance truck nigga you shot / In the back of that ambulance truck / I put yo ass in the back of that / Ambulance truck / In the back of that ambulance truck
Papoose and Thugga reiterate that they should not be tangled with and riding in an ambulance after being shot is a testament to their strength and survival skills.
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@georgewitt9077
Classic feel. Good work Jordan
@jordantower
+George Witt thanks
@l.p.659
Papoose with another classic
@jordantower
+Lenon Peterson yes
@Mikewats27
that beat is soooooooo raw#i need to find it
@Mikewats27
poose always had bars# just like styles p him n styles should of did this beat
@jordantower
+mike smooth for sure
@flashkorvette5499
another 1 pap💯✔
@ticalbenjamin5494
do more pap and jae millz
@chosenone9446
Let's get that bundles n more biggaveli music Jordan!!!!!You still makn videos??