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.
Victory
Papoose Lyrics
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“Street sweepers entertainment”
“Only a Brooklyn nigga could do this”
Yea bigg”
Yea, yea”
I chase hustlas of the block tell them get
Of the strip,
I chase rappers of the stage tell them get
Of the Mic
You just rapping about it homeboy this shit is my life
I look murders in the eye that's word
Of a trigga
If I'm still alive, you ain't a real murderer nigga
I put it work
Work on this starving streets
I put it work. I aint never squash a bee
I put it work, work on the block all night
I put it work, work on this got them mic
I put it work, work on this starving streets
I put it work, I aint never squash a bee
I don't demolish ya rappers cause I doubt ya breads
But I cant go back to Brooklyn without ya heads
Run upon me ya better re route ya legs
How many miles ya feed
These niggas be taking food out ya plates
But you calimin that you blast your glock
I aint pass nobody my plate,
I pass a pout
They telling you who the feed taking half on top
Niggas be running your plate like a traffic cop
Rappers be getting leaned on when they getting rap doe
Trying to lean on me they see I got a cash flow
Wanna lean on me, but when I let that mack blow
I bet you it would make lean back like fat joe
I spit the greater originally like jazz-o
Dictator like Castro
I was in a wimp in the celly
Yea hitting some chick with the elly
Had a feed pumping gas in a wimp of the Getty
that's when I seen my man who rip something deadly
He walked around stick something ready
Nigga told me sin something light
I gripped on a deasy
I don't sin something light but sin somethin heavy
Talking that mess over that under hand tracks
Goin get you and your other man wack
Im from the motherland but this gutter lain crap
Got this brother men strap
They hit one of your mans in the back laid your upper man flat
The docter had to cut his arms off then black
They say one of his arm but his other hand a rap
Now every time he come to a show the mothafucka cant clap
How you bag on a ounce and bring one grand back
Cant cut a damn crack
I hate when two of my mans get it to it
I cant fuckin stand that
I aint no referee understand that
don't ask me for a towel if he cuts you
I don't want to hear that
Ima hand you a razor and tell you cut that man back
You a dolor not a soldier
Understand that
They got you out hear carrying hundred grams packs
I don't care if he rich or he bust his damn gat
That don't make him nice the cocksocker cant rap
Maybe go to industrie parties my who fam strap
Hot 9, 7 smither?
?
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In Brooklyn we don't give a fuck about rubber band stacks
Niggas will rob you for your money and give you your rubber bands back
Real dogs don't got a tail to get of jail
Fake dogs telling on each other how the hell
Cause my dogs dogs
Cause they ride well
I call yall dogs cause everyone of ya niggas got a tail
Stay planin is next to the smart niggas im standing
Cause yo im be expecting them hard for ya niggas to panic
Man I aint messing with ya niggas im glammin
Ya slick talkin ya bay yo nigga is cannon
O.T
I shoot like all millie in vange
New york yo niggas do damage
Niggas who do under hammin moves take smart dudes for granted
Getting the upper hand why would give yall niggas advantge
Soon as you lay an eye at your mouth niggas
You jammamin
Dark like you a fanam
a lot of niggas be acting hard like they could stand it
But man when the shot go off
They be under them cars like a macanic
Cause you cant try to touch a big track physically
Only way you cant touch a big track I lyrically
The upinomy lyrical ability
Soulute busta rhymes puffy and big
This is victory
Face fire don't run tfrom scorchers
And flames
My blood don't run homie you walk through my veins
“Victory” is the sixth track on Papoose’s debut album “The Nacirema Dream” which was released in 2013. The song features energetic beats, a hard-hitting bassline, and Lyrical imagery that depicts the brutal reality of life in the streets of Brooklyn. The song opens up with an intense spoken-word intro that pays tribute to the rapper and his Brooklyn roots. The lyrics are a testament to Papoose's lyrical prowess and depict his dedication to his craft. He raps about his life experiences, his struggles, and the hustles he has had to put up with growing up in Brooklyn. He’s proud to be from Brooklyn and raps that only a Brooklyn nigga could do what he’s doing.
Papoose is known for his ability to tell stories in his songs, and “Victory” is no exception. He raps about chasing hustlers off the block and telling them to get off the strip. He also calls out rappers who are merely rapping about his life, saying that this shit is his life. Papoose’s quest for victory is entirely fueled by his hard work and determination as he works hard on the block all night, day and night in pursuit of his goals. The ending of Victory is a message to anyone who intends to test his mettle: run up on him, and you’ll regret it. Overall, Victory is a powerful song that emphasizes dedication and struggle, exactly what Papoose stands for.
Line by Line Meaning
Yea bigg”
Excited about what's to come next
Yea, yea”
Continuation of excitement about what's to come next
I chase hustlas of the block tell them get
Of the strip,
You 8 ball shaving dog you a ain't flipping a brick
Discouraging small-time street drug dealers who aren't serious about running a real operation
I chase rappers of the stage tell them get
Of the Mic
You just rapping about it homeboy this shit is my life
Challenging rappers who don't have real-life experience to get off stage and let someone with actual street knowledge perform
I look murders in the eye that's word
Of a trigga
If I'm still alive, you ain't a real murderer nigga
Boasting about his own toughness and challenging others who claim to be murderous
I put it work
Work on this starving streets
I put it work. I aint never squash a bee
I put it work, work on the block all night
I put it work, work on this got them mic
I put it work, work on this starving streets
I put it work, I aint never squash a bee
Talking about his hard work to succeed in the music industry and on the streets and refusing to back down from any challenge, big or small
I don't demolish ya rappers cause I doubt ya breads
But I cant go back to Brooklyn without ya heads
Run upon me ya better re route ya legs
How many miles ya feed
These niggas be taking food out ya plates
But you calimin that you blast your glock
I aint pass nobody my plate,
I pass a pout
They telling you who the feed taking half on top
Niggas be running your plate like a traffic cop
Challenging rappers who claim to be tough but are really just making music for money, while also admonishing those stealing food off others' plates, and boasting about holding his own
Rappers be getting leaned on when they getting rap doe
Trying to lean on me they see I got a cash flow
Wanna lean on me, but when I let that mack blow
I bet you it would make lean back like fat joe
Rappers who are just in it for the money are threatened by Papoose's success and are trying to piggyback off him, but he knows they will quickly back down when confronted
I spit the greater originally like jazz-o
Dictator like Castro
I was in a wimp in the celly
Yea hitting some chick with the elly
Had a feed pumping gas in a wimp of the Getty
that's when I seen my man who rip something deadly
He walked around stick something ready
Nigga told me sin something light
I gripped on a deasy
I don't sin something light but sin somethin heavy
Boasting about his own talent, referencing influential historical figures, and reminiscing about a time when he was in jail and his friend told him to only commit small crimes, but instead he committed a much larger crime
Talking that mess over that under hand tracks
Goin get you and your other man wack
Im from the motherland but this gutter lain crap
Got this brother men strap
They hit one of your mans in the back laid your upper man flat
The docter had to cut his arms off then black
They say one of his arm but his other hand a rap
Now every time he come to a show the mothafucka cant clap
Exposing hidden threats that can arise from small disagreements, particularly in a more dangerous setting like the streets, leading to devastating consequences
How you bag on a ounce and bring one grand back
Cant cut a damn crack
I hate when two of my mans get it to it
I cant fuckin stand that
I aint no referee understand that
don't ask me for a towel if he cuts you
I don't want to hear that
Ima hand you a razor and tell you cut that man back
Complaining about a common industry problem and how it mirrors problems in the drug game, while also expressing frustration at being dragged into conflicts between friends
You a dolor not a soldier
Understand that
They got you out hear carrying hundred grams packs
I don't care if he rich or he bust his damn gat
That don't make him nice the cocksocker cant rap
Maybe go to industrie parties my who fam strap
Hot 9, 7 smither?
?
?
?
In Brooklyn we don't give a fuck about rubber band stacks
Niggas will rob you for your money and give you your rubber bands back
Insisting that the people he works with on the street are really tough and not just looking for a quick payout, while also asserting that the success that comes with the industry isn't worth all the trouble
Real dogs don't got a tail to get of jail
Fake dogs telling on each other how the hell
Cause my dogs dogs
Cause they ride well
I call yall dogs cause everyone of ya niggas got a tail
Explaining how real gangsters behave and excoriating fake ones who aren't really about that life by calling them out for their flippant behavior and betrayal
Stay planin is next to the smart niggas im standing
Cause yo im be expecting them hard for ya niggas to panic
Man I aint messing with ya niggas im glammin
Ya slick talkin ya bay yo nigga is cannon
O.T
I shoot like all millie in vange
New york yo niggas do damage
Declaring his ability to stay calm under pressure and calling out other rappers who aren't really about their words, while bragging about his own abilities
Niggas who do under hammin moves take smart dudes for granted
Getting the upper hand why would give yall niggas advantge
Soon as you lay an eye at your mouth niggas
You jammamin
Dark like you a fanam
a lot of niggas be acting hard like they could stand it
But man when the shot go off
They be under them cars like a macanic
Admonishing others for underestimating people who are smarter or more powerful than them and making fun of people who pretend to be tough despite their fear in the face of danger
Cause you cant try to touch a big track physically
Only way you cant touch a big track I lyrically
The upinomy lyrical ability
Soulute busta rhymes puffy and big
This is victory
Face fire don't run tfrom scorchers
And flames
My blood don't run homie you walk through my veins
Explaining the importance of respect in the music industry and how talent is the only metric that matters, and asserts his own talent and superiority
Contributed by Jason G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@truckerdelz1560
2023 and this joint still 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Brooklyn it is 💪🏿
@laowi1992
Why is it that the less known rappers are the best lyricists? Papoose is a true lyricist.
@dc4l230
They don't sell out that's why...
@thisisnow9629
papoose was blackballed by the biggest names in hip hop because they knew he was the best
@turtleanton6539
laowi1992 because he cant write a song to save his life
@turtleanton6539
The Truth nooooway. nas talks about stuff in his songs
@troydesa7251
Same way there's a man in the yard better than LeBron.
@NiniBonita
My blood don't Run 😱 It walk through my veins...
@christopherjohnson979
NINI PROM
U FROM BK?
@NiniBonita
+Christopher Johnson No, From Africa 😍