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.
On Top Of My Game
Papoose Lyrics
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Aiyyo how that nigga 2Pac use to say it?! Yay Yay!!!!
J.A. I'm reppin, twenty four seven
Everyday! I'm on top of my game!
Whoooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!
Everyday! I'm on top of my game!
I'm on top of my game, liquor stores stop and pour
Henrock in my veins it's called stoppin the pain
Got more dollars to gain and your boppin to Wayne
But long as I entertain I'm 'gon pocket and bang
Cause man I rather be up, know I'm rockin them chains
Before I'm robbin for change in the world ridin the trains
Your thought process is lame your songs soundin the same
You floss bottomless fame and throw up shots and complain
Call me out of my name you gone out of your lane
Your mama could hang, call her Saddam Hussein
Gone coppin the 'caine, long drivin I'm grippin the four five in the range
More shots in your brain
They say the devil makin us all hot in the flames
Somebody tell me why is the lord watchin it rain
More shots in my thang, more dots in my aim
More rocks in my chain, on top I remain
THUG-A!!!!!
[Chorus]
B.K. where I'm reppin, twenty four seven
Everyday! I'm on top of my game!
Catch me on the block, with-out my Glock
Not! Everyday! I'm on top of my game!
Never catch me slippin, simply cause I'm grippin
Everyday! I'm on top of my game!
Whoooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!
Everyday! I'm on top of my game!
While y'all in the crib watchin the playoffs
I'm on the back block with the strap lettin it ring off
Tellin him he nice you gassin him like Adolf (GANGSTA FOR LIFE!!!!)
Hitler like Nicholas Cage I'll take his (Face/Off)
Coppin smif and wess, let the Kanye off
Takin rich folks to the bank like Bernie Madoff
Stay strapped, finish one of these rappers
They know I stay with the strap like parts spelled backwards
Pound for pound Pacquiao and Chad Dawson boy!
Ask a couple of years back would've said I was goin with Roy
And Mayweather, I bet money on all them boys
Knuckle game ill beat niggas up way more than Floyd
Your talkin 'bout your team, stop it with all the noise
You was on the team but you was the waterboy
Thug-A-Thug-A! We them niggas they all avoid
Y'all played out like corduroys, on top of my game
[Chorus]
Now before I buy the cash cause I still got the block
Mad Sadam on the block everydayyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!
Thug-A-Cation is the movement, and we got haters movin out of the wayyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!
(HEY!!!) I'm givin it to them! (HEY!!!) I'm givin it to them! (HEY!!!)
I'm givin it to them! (HEY!!!) I'm givin it to them! (HEY!!!)
I'm givin it to them! (HEY!!!) I'm givin it to them! (HEY!!!)
I'm givin it to them! (HEY!!!) I'm givin it to them! (HEY!!!)
[Chorus]
Everyday! I'm on top of my game!
Gully God! Papoose! Kingston Jamaica! New York! Brooklyn!
Gullyside, We The Best ever lived! Ha Ha Ha!
Bomb I, catch it, yeah!
In Papoose's song "On Top of My Game," he talks about how he is always on top of his game, repping Jamaica (J.A) twenty-four seven, and carrying a Hennessy in his veins so that he can stop the pain. He has more money to gain, and he would rather be up rockin' chains than robbing for change and riding the train. Papoose mentions that his peers' thought process and music sound the same, while he remains on top of his game. He talks about his toughness, never getting caught slipping on the block because he is always gripping (his gun) and how he grinds harder than others because Thug-A-Thug is his team. Papoose is focused on the fact that he cannot let anybody knock him out of his place at the top.
The song is a classic example of Papoose's style, as it is gritty with a new flow and one that is unforgettable. It features a traditional New York hip-hop beat with Papoose's sick flow, reminding listeners of a time when rap music was more aggressive and raw.
Line by Line Meaning
J.A. I'm reppin, twenty four seven
I represent Jamaica every day, all day
Everyday! I'm on top of my game!
I am always performing at my highest level
I'm on top of my game, liquor stores stop and pour
I'm so good that even liquor stores stop business to show me respect
Henrock in my veins it's called stoppin the pain
I drink Hennessy to dull my emotional and physical pain
Got more dollars to gain and your boppin to Wayne
I am focused on making more money while people are listening to Lil Wayne
But long as I entertain I'm 'gon pocket and bang
As long as my performance is entertaining, I will make money and prosper
Cause man I rather be up, know I'm rockin them chains
I would rather be successful and wear my expensive chains
Before I'm robbin for change in the world ridin the trains
I would rather be successful than homeless or going through a tough time in the streets
Your thought process is lame your songs soundin the same
Your way of thinking is unimaginative and your music is repetitive
You floss bottomless fame and throw up shots and complain
You brag about your fame and complain about your problems
Call me out of my name you gone out of your lane
If you call me by the wrong name, you've misrepresented me
Your mama could hang, call her Saddam Hussein
Your mother is good company, enough to liken her to Saddam Hussein
Gone coppin the 'caine, long drivin I'm grippin the four five in the range
I am buying cocaine and driving while holding a .45 gun in a nice car
More shots in your brain
I am going to shoot you more times in the head
They say the devil makin us all hot in the flames
People believe that the devil is responsible for our suffering
Somebody tell me why is the lord watchin it rain
I want to know why God is allowing terrible things to happen in the world
More shots in my thang, more dots in my aim
I have many guns and I'm getting better at aiming them
More rocks in my chain, on top I remain
I have more expensive jewelry and I'm still on top of my game
B.K. where I'm reppin, twenty four seven
I represent Brooklyn every day, all day
Catch me on the block, with-out my Glock
You can find me on the street, unarmed
Never catch me slippin, simply cause I'm grippin
I'll never be off guard because I'm always holding a gun
While y'all in the crib watchin the playoffs
While you're watching sports at home
I'm on the back block with the strap lettin it ring off
I'm on the streets shooting my gun
Tellin him he nice you gassin him like Adolf (GANGSTA FOR LIFE!!!!)
You're boosting someone's ego like Adolf Hitler, which I approve of as a lifelong gangster
Hitler like Nicholas Cage I'll take his (Face/Off)
I'll take someone's face like Nicholas Cage does in the movie named after him
Coppin smif and wess, let the Kanye off
I'm buying ammunition from a company called Smith and Wesson and shooting shots like Kanye West
Takin rich folks to the bank like Bernie Madoff
I'm scamming rich people out of money, like Bernie Madoff did
Stay strapped, finish one of these rappers
I stay armed and am going to kill another rapper
They know I stay with the strap like parts spelled backwards
People know that I always carry a gun
Pound for pound Pacquiao and Chad Dawson boy!
Boxers Manny Pacquiao and Chad Dawson are excellent fighters
Ask a couple of years back would've said I was goin with Roy
A few years ago I would have said Roy Jones Jr. was the best
And Mayweather, I bet money on all them boys
I bet a lot of money on boxers Floyd Mayweather fights
Knuckle game ill beat niggas up way more than Floyd
I am a better fighter than Floyd Mayweather
Your talkin 'bout your team, stop it with all the noise
You're always talking about your team, it's annoying
You was on the team but you was the waterboy
You were a part of the team but you didn't have an important role
Thug-A-Thug-A! We them niggas they all avoid
We are dangerous and people avoid us
Y'all played out like corduroys, on top of my game
You are outdated, like old-fashioned corduroy pants, but I'm still on top of my game
Now before I buy the cash cause I still got the block
I'm going to make sure I have money before I leave the street life
Mad Sadam on the block everydayyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!
I am like the dictator Saddam Hussein on the streets every day
Thug-A-Cation is the movement, and we got haters movin out of the wayyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!
Thug-A-Cation is taking over and our haters are fleeing from us
I'm givin it to them! (HEY!!!) I'm givin it to them! (HEY!!!) I'm givin it to them! (HEY!!!) I'm givin it to them!
I'm delivering my best performance
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Lemurs Tribe
If Pap Goes Lyrical People say he is to Lyrical if he raps simple people say he is to simple ,You can never satisfy these haters! Keep doing your thing pap!
Papoose
im glad yall like the record been working on this album my whole life if you have any questions for me write them on here and i will respond peace
Kevin Cadogan
huge fan papoose still vibing to this in 2022
The Successful Pedagogical Didactic Academic Life
Huge fan Pap more than a decade now,are you still a member of Bus-A-Bus's Flipmode squad/Conglomerate ?
Symple Don
2023 repping
GoRealUh Sports
STILL BUMPING! THIS MY FAVORITE WORKOUT SONG OF ALLLLLLLL TIME!!!
James Dean
shout out to Papoose.Hes still the most lyrical artist in the game
bte hiphop
this is what hip hop on the radio should sound like. great lyrics catchy hook perfect. why aren't they playing this on the radio?????
GoRealUh Sports
STILL BUMPING! THIS MY FAVORITE WORKOUT SONG OF ALLLLLLLL TIME!!!
JonJOfficial
he still killed it no matter what beat