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.
Monopoly Chop
Papoose Lyrics
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To everybody in the struggle
If somebody ever told you, you couldn't do something
and you still made it happen
Congratulations
So clap for the independent women
So clap for my homies straight thuggin
We the leaders of the new school
Uh...
(Verse 1)
Mama's in the kitchen cookin' that rice
Father's outside shootin' em dice
Brother's in jail raising hell
Sister's on the corner sellin' fruit cocktails
Family alcoholic's still sippin' his booze
That's why i'm rappin' over rhythm and blues
To all you rich black folks with your glissining jewels
Entrepeneurs all you millionaire dudes
Before you catch another case limit your moves
Johnny Cochran got a brain tumor i deliver the news
What if mother nature aborted the sky
When we shoot our fireworks on the fourth of July
We can't afford the life so abortion rised
Can't afford the truth so we told a lie
Can't afford a funeral cause the cost is high
GOD DAMN we can't even afford to die
(Chorus)
But if you buying a house i'll be your landlord
I'll finance you a car that's if you can afford
I own the jails, the banks and all the property's
Here's a million come on big shot
Lets play Monopoly
(Verse 2)
Cause when the rappers start grindin'
It's a shame my outta towna gotta sign em
But when his album drop and he go diamond
Everybody was beside em
Every real artist need a real label to sign em
Jus like every good man need a good woman behind them
It ain't about havin' the baddest chick on the streets
I respect the dude Nas cause he married Calise
But still if you ain't ready just wanna be my Beyonce
Then we can do it like Jay-Z & Beyonce
Pardon my language if you a real bitch
Then we can do it like Jada & Will Smith
Coincedence where we comin' to spend it at
we in the same place that we first got rich at
They only gon' give us what they know they can get back
So when you get money don't you ever forget that
(Chorus)
(Verse 3)
He got a DVD flow
They need to get my man smackers on TV show
the voice of the jail, voice of the streets
Kay Slay's social plays seven days a week
We pull guns on eachother always still people's
If you strapped then i'm not strapped we still equal
They say don't carry guns cause guns real lethal
But guns don't kill people, people kill people
My cousin got into time he said it ain't nothing
Told me i can do the time standing on my head cousin
Yo Paps stay focused you out here bustin'
Time i come home you gon' be somethin'
Wish i can do half of this time for him
We goin' in thuggin' He do it here i do it here
They running through cover but still
It's all about having money and properties (True)
They rather see us doing drugs then robberies (True)
We gotta flip that into the economy (You)
So my philosophy is the way of the world
Lets play monopoly
Gotta Monopolize & Strategize
So we can get this money
Get filthy rich
Thugication, Streetsweepers
C'mon man
East Coast pop a bottle with y'all
West Coast pop a bottle with y'all
Down South pop a bottle with y'all
Count your blessings you ain't promised them all
In Papoose's song Monopoly Chop, he acknowledges the struggles and obstacles that many people face while urging them to push forward and make the most out of what they have. In the first verse, he describes the hardships within his own family, including drug addiction and incarceration, that drove him to use his musical talent to create a better life. He also touches on the wealth gap within the Black community and urges those who have made it to use their success to help others. The chorus emphasizes the message of making the most out of what you have and turning your dreams into a reality. In the second verse, Papoose comments on the music industry and the role of labels in helping artists achieve success. He also speaks about the importance of having a supportive partner in life and staying focused on your goals. The third verse touches on the issue of gun violence and emphasizes the importance of focusing on positive goals, like building wealth and contributing to the economy.
Overall, Papoose's Monopoly Chop is a message of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. He acknowledges that life can be tough, but ultimately believes that people have the power to make positive changes and live their best lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama's in the kitchen cookin' that rice
The mother is in the kitchen cooking rice for the family.
Father's outside shootin' em dice
The father is outside gambling by rolling dice.
Brother's in jail raising hell
The brother is in jail causing trouble.
Sister's on the corner sellin' fruit cocktails
The sister is selling fruit cocktails on the street corner.
Family alcoholic's still sippin' his booze
The family alcoholic is still drinking alcohol.
That's why i'm rappin' over rhythm and blues
The rapper is using his music to deal with the struggles of his life.
To all you rich black folks with your glissining jewels
The rapper is addressing wealthy black individuals who flaunt their riches.
Entrepeneurs all you millionaire dudes
The rapper is addressing millionaire businessmen.
Before you catch another case limit your moves
The rapper is warning them to avoid getting into legal trouble.
Johnny Cochran got a brain tumor i deliver the news
The rapper is sharing news about famous lawyer Johnny Cochran's health.
What if mother nature aborted the sky
The rapper is pondering what would happen if the sky disappeared.
When we shoot our fireworks on the fourth of July
The rapper is referring to the tradition of setting off fireworks on Independence Day in the US.
We can't afford the life so abortion rised
The rapper is commenting on the rise of abortion rates due to economic reasons.
Can't afford the truth so we told a lie
The rapper is lamenting the tendency to avoid painful truths.
Can't afford a funeral cause the cost is high
The rapper is pointing out the high cost of funerals which can make them unaffordable for some.
GOD DAMN we can't even afford to die
The rapper is outraged that even dying has become too expensive.
But if you buying a house i'll be your landlord
The rapper is offering to act as the landlord for someone who wants to buy a house.
I'll finance you a car that's if you can afford
The rapper is offering to finance a car for someone, if they can afford it.
I own the jails, the banks and all the property's
The rapper is implying that the wealthy have significant control over society.
Here's a million come on big shot
The rapper is challenging wealthy individuals to step up and make a big investment.
Lets play Monopoly
The rapper is comparing society to the board game Monopoly, where players buy up properties and assets to become rich.
Cause when the rappers start grindin'
The rapper is commenting on the music industry and how up-and-coming rappers have to work hard to succeed.
It's a shame my outta towna gotta sign em
The rapper is lamenting the fact that talented rappers often have to sign with out-of-town labels to get noticed.
But when his album drop and he go diamond
The rapper is commenting on the success that comes with a diamond-certified album.
Everybody was beside em
The rapper is noting how everyone wants to be associated with successful artists.
Every real artist need a real label to sign em
The rapper is emphasizing the importance of finding a good record label.
Jus like every good man need a good woman behind them
The rapper is highlighting the importance of having a supportive partner.
It ain't about havin' the baddest chick on the streets
The rapper is suggesting that having the most physically attractive partner is not the most important thing.
I respect the dude Nas cause he married Calise
The rapper is showing respect for Nas, a rapper who is married to singer Kelis.
But still if you ain't ready just wanna be my Beyonce
The rapper is indicating that he is looking for a committed partner.
Then we can do it like Jay-Z & Beyonce
The rapper is referencing the high-profile marriage of Jay-Z and Beyonce to suggest that they could emulate their relationship.
Pardon my language if you a real bitch
The rapper is apologizing for his language but is addressing a woman who he considers to be a strong and independent person.
Then we can do it like Jada & Will Smith
The rapper is referencing the long-lasting relationship between actors Jada and Will Smith.
Coincedence where we comin' to spend it at
The rapper is commenting on how the wealthy tend to frequent the same luxury destinations.
we in the same place that we first got rich at
The rapper is emphasizing how important location can be for success.
They only gon' give us what they know they can get back
The rapper is suggesting that those in power only invest in ideas they think will succeed.
So when you get money don't you ever forget that
The rapper is cautioning people not to forget the struggles they went through to become successful.
He got a DVD flow
The rapper is commenting on another rapper's style.
They need to get my man smackers on TV show
The rapper is suggesting that his friend Smackers should have his own TV show.
the voice of the jail, voice of the streets
The rapper is suggesting that Smackers has an important voice for those who are incarcerated or struggling on the streets.
Kay Slay's social plays seven days a week
The rapper is referencing DJ Kay Slay who hosts a social media talk show.
We pull guns on eachother always still people's
The rapper is lamenting gun violence and the tendency for people to steal from each other.
If you strapped then i'm not strapped we still equal
The rapper is suggesting that if one person carries a gun, that does not make them superior or inferior to others.
They say don't carry guns cause guns real lethal
The rapper is criticizing the argument that guns shouldn't be carried because they can be fatal.
But guns don't kill people, people kill people
The rapper is making the counterargument that guns are not inherently deadly, but rather it is people who use them inappropriately who cause harm.
My cousin got into time he said it ain't nothing
The rapper's cousin is serving a prison sentence and is downplaying the experience.
Told me i can do the time standing on my head cousin
The cousin is suggesting that serving time in jail is not difficult and even something that can be done while standing on one's head.
Yo Paps stay focused you out here bustin'
The cousin is encouraging the rapper to stay motivated in his work.
Time i come home you gon' be somethin'
The cousin is predicting that by the time he is released from prison, the rapper will have achieved success.
Wish i can do half of this time for him
The rapper wishes he could serve some of his cousin's prison sentence and spare him the experience.
We goin' in thuggin' He do it here i do it here
The rapper is suggesting that he and his cousin will soon be working on music together.
They running through cover but still
The rapper is referencing how some people avoid confrontation but it doesn't always work.
It's all about having money and properties (True)
The rapper is acknowledging the importance of wealth and assets in society.
They rather see us doing drugs then robberies (True)
The rapper is suggesting that society would rather see people self-destruct through drug use than commit crimes like robberies.
We gotta flip that into the economy (You)
The rapper is suggesting that drug use could instead be monetized as part of the economy.
So my philosophy is the way of the world
The rapper is sharing his personal worldview.
Lets play monopoly
The rapper is suggesting that society is like a game of Monopoly where those with wealth and assets have significant advantage.
Gotta Monopolize & Strategize
The rapper is repeating his earlier suggestion that the key to success is monopolizing and strategizing.
So we can get this money
The rapper is emphasizing the importance of making money through strategic planning.
Get filthy rich
The rapper is emphasizing the desire for extreme wealth.
Thugication, Streetsweepers
The rapper is referencing his own record label and management company.
C'mon man
The rapper is expressing enthusiasm and encouraging people to join him in his vision.
East Coast pop a bottle with y'all
The rapper is mentioning people from the East Coast and encouraging them to celebrate.
West Coast pop a bottle with y'all
The rapper is mentioning people from the West Coast and encouraging them to celebrate.
Down South pop a bottle with y'all
The rapper is mentioning people from the South and encouraging them to celebrate.
Count your blessings you ain't promised them all
The rapper is reminding people to appreciate what they have because they are not guaranteed to have everything.
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