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.
Stylin' on Ya
Papoose Lyrics
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You mad cuz im stylin on you
You mad cuz im stylin on you
Man you just mad cuz im stylin on you
Yeah you mad cuz im stylin on you
[Verse 1: Papoose]
I wake up in the mornin wipe all the lint out my hair
Then I prepare what type of fly shit I'mma wear
Hop out slip in my gear
My chick on the stairs
Walk around switchin to rear
I sit on my chair
Hand on my chin and just stare
My vision is clear
And show me love isn't sincere
These niggas is squares
They know I got the illest ideas
Millionaires, I got enough wisdom to share
They snitching out here
Hip-hop cops friskin my pits
These niggas in fear
How can I win if I'm in there
Mousse in my hair like Pap
End these niggas career
I'm grinnin like yeah
Hell I'm sendin em there
As soon as I got the check I let it flip when it cleared
You a backstabber a snake a prick and you win
Somebody need to pray for him I got him in my prayers
That other nigga bout to die I'm puttin him in my swears
[Bridge 1: Papoose]
I got the hammer on my hip
Ice on my wrist
Drive a big whip
[Hook: Papoose]
And you ain't got shit
You mad cuz im stylin on you
You mad cuz im stylin on you
Man you just mad cuz im stylin on you
You mad cuz im stylin on you
Man you just mad cuz im stylin on you
Yeah you mad cuz im stylin on you
[Verse 2: Papoose]
Yous a test tube baby hit your test tube up
I see they gassed you
Why you let em Amoco and Hess you up
I had the .38 special tucked
Since "Color Me Badd" was singing "I Wanna Sex You Up"
The cousin the brother the friend I get you stuck
Even hit the godfather with a threat you punk
Hit all of your step brothers and the rest you chumps
Don't let ya relatives get you slump
I can't curse on the radio but I'm bout to f you up
I hit the uncle the aunt and the nephew up
You ain't even built like that but yet you tough
When it go down I bet you duck
I'm sick wit it I'm a full blown cold I'll mess you up
You just a little sneeze god bless you chump
Wet you up tell em vest you up
Whoever told you I don't do my thing in the streets they set you up
[Bridge 2: Papoose]
I gotta album fulla hits
Work on the strip
A phone fulla chicks
[Verse 3: Papoose]
I keep my pants saggin hell of a style my gear matchin
I ride the Caddy truck you ride in a band wagon
The elevator take too long you can't catch it
Chase you in your building and run up the stairs clappin
What's the reason niggas be thinkin it can't happen
I show and prove he show and tell your man braggin
She look right her jeans so tight she can't fasten
And she popped the zipper squeezin her bare ass in
Turn my music up real loud yeah blast it
My style's so nasty I'll give you a eargasm
Saliva on your face cuz you really don't care
Try to act like you cryin you got spit in your tears
Send your team into crisis you niggas is scared
I ain't gotta be the one to get ridda this queer
I bet you one of them other niggas kill him this year
And he gonna die like a coward cuz he livin in fear
In Papoose's song Stylin' on Ya, the rapper discusses his lifestyle and the jealousy of others. The song speaks to the idea of success and how it can breed envy in others. Papoose shares the seemingly glamorous aspects of his life, including his fly fashion choices and flashy cars. He also touches on the darker side of stardom, referencing the invasive tactics of "hip-hop cops" and the fear some individuals may have towards other successful people. Papoose directly addresses those envious of his success in the chorus, with the repeated line "you mad 'cause I'm stylin' on you." He continues to call out those who may talk behind his back or act untruthful towards him.
Papoose's lyrics demonstrate his lyrical prowess, with clever wordplay and metaphors woven throughout the song. He plays with the idea of "gassing" someone up, using it as a metaphor for being overly confident or arrogant. Papoose also references a popular '90s boy band, Color Me Badd, and flips their song into a warning to those who cross him. The rapper's message is not only about his success but also about being true to oneself and having the courage to stand up to those who may try to tear others down.
Overall, Stylin' on Ya is an assertive and confident track from Papoose, calling out those who may be envious of his success and reminding his fans to stay true to themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
You mad cuz im stylin on you
You are bothered because I am dressing better than you
You mad cuz im stylin on you
You are bothered because I am dressing better than you
Man you just mad cuz im stylin on you
You are just annoyed because I am dressing better than you
Yeah you mad cuz im stylin on you
Yes, you are irritated because I am dressing better than you
I wake up in the mornin wipe all the lint out my hair
I start my day by cleaning the lint out of my hair
Then I prepare what type of fly shit I'mma wear
Then I decide what stylish clothes I am going to wear
Hop in the shower
I take a shower
Hop out slip in my gear
I get out of the shower and put on my clothes
My chick on the stairs
My girlfriend is waiting for me on the stairs
Walk around switchin to rear
She walks around and switches her hips
I sit on my chair
I sit down in a chair
Hand on my chin and just stare
I put my hand on my chin and stare off into space
My vision is clear
I have a clear understanding of things
And show me love isn't sincere
People are not always honest with their expressions of affection
These niggas is squares
These men are not cool or trendy
They know I got the illest ideas
They know I have really great and original ideas
Millionaires, I got enough wisdom to share
I have enough knowledge and experience to share with millionaires
They snitching out here
People are informing on each other in this environment
Hip-hop cops friskin my pits
Police officers focused on targeting hip-hop culture are searching me thoroughly
These niggas in fear
These guys are scared
How can I win if I'm in there
How am I supposed to succeed if I am in this situation?
Mousse in my hair like Pap
I use mousse in a similar way to Papoose
End these niggas career
I am going to put an end to these guys' careers
I'm grinnin like yeah
I am smiling in satisfaction
Hell I'm sendin em there
I am making sure they fail completely
As soon as I got the check I let it flip when it cleared
The instant I got paid, I immediately spent the money
You a backstabber a snake a prick and you win
You are a dishonest, sneaky, and unpleasant person and yet you still get ahead
Somebody need to pray for him I got him in my prayers
Someone should pray for this person, I am including them in my prayers
That other nigga bout to die I'm puttin him in my swears
I swear that other guy is going to die and I am the one responsible
I got the hammer on my hip
I am carrying a handgun on my hip
Ice on my wrist
I am wearing expensive jewelry on my wrist
Drive a big whip
I am driving a large, luxurious car
And you ain't got shit
You have nothing of value
Yous a test tube baby hit your test tube up
You were conceived through in vitro fertilization and you should go back to the lab
I see they gassed you
I see people have inflated your ego
Why you let em Amoco and Hess you up
Why did you allow them to fill your head with nonsense?
I had the .38 special tucked
I concealed a .38 special handgun
Since "Color Me Badd" was singing "I Wanna Sex You Up"
I had this gun hidden since the 1991 song "I Wanna Sex You Up" by the band Color Me Badd
The cousin the brother the friend I get you stuck
I will harass your family members and associates until I get to you
Even hit the godfather with a threat you punk
I will even threaten the highest-ranking authority figure you have
Hit all of your step brothers and the rest you chumps
I will hit all of your stepbrothers and any other guys associated with you
Don't let ya relatives get you slump
Do not allow your relatives to get hurt because of you
I can't curse on the radio but I'm bout to f you up
I cannot curse on the radio, but I am going to cause you harm
You ain't even built like that but yet you tough
You do not have the skills or abilities, but you act like you do
When it go down I bet you duck
When the situation gets serious, I bet you will try to avoid it
I'm sick wit it I'm a full blown cold I'll mess you up
I am very skilled at this and can completely take you down
You just a little sneeze god bless you chump
You are nothing important, just a small annoyance
Wet you up tell em vest you up
I will shoot you and advise others to wear bulletproof clothing
Whoever told you I don't do my thing in the streets they set you up
Whoever told you I do not handle things in the streets, they are lying to you
I gotta album fulla hits
I have an album full of popular songs
Work on the strip
I am working in the entertainment industry
A phone fulla chicks
My phone has many female contacts
I keep my pants saggin hell of a style my gear matchin
My pants are sagging and my outfit is well-coordinated
I ride the Caddy truck you ride in a band wagon
I am driving a Cadillac truck while you are following the trend
The elevator take too long you can't catch it
The elevator is too slow, so you cannot reach me
Chase you in your building and run up the stairs clappin
I will chase you through your building and clap my hands while running up the stairs
What's the reason niggas be thinkin it can't happen
Why do people think that nothing bad can happen to them?
I show and prove he show and tell your man braggin
I lead by example, while your associates are only talking about what they have done
She look right her jeans so tight she can't fasten
She looks attractive, but her jeans are too tight to be fastened
And she popped the zipper squeezin her bare ass in
She unzipped her jeans so she could fit her bare bottom into them
Turn my music up real loud yeah blast it
I turn the music up very loud and blast it
My style's so nasty I'll give you a eargasm
My style is so good, it will give you a musical eargasm
Saliva on your face cuz you really don't care
You have saliva on your face because you do not care about your appearance
Try to act like you cryin you got spit in your tears
You are trying to fake tears, but it is actually just spit in your eyes
Send your team into crisis you niggas is scared
I am going to make your team panic and you are all afraid
I ain't gotta be the one to get ridda this queer
I do not have to be the person to get rid of this person
I bet you one of them other niggas kill him this year
I bet one of the other guys will kill him this year
And he gonna die like a coward cuz he livin in fear
He is going to die as a coward because he is living in fear
Contributed by Kylie N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheDeviceDude1
Every time this song comes on i get 5 stars
@shannonbanks9852
@Kendall Long we all do
@scottiebowii
That’s a bar ,
@integrationofmanandmachine4714
i get 6
@Corkoth55
not anymore 😥😥😥😥😥
@simsa7868
@@Corkoth55?
@polorican5023
beginning of the track always gets me hype
@mikee6571
Remember the rap battle back in the early 2000s with that same line " you mad cuz I'm stylin on you".
@NoAbsolutlyNot
Yeah and they started fighting lol
@ajparker914
Dont touch my hat son!!!