Although not an official member, he had collaborated with Three 6 Mafia, and all of his albums have been produced by members of the group. His first recording appearances were on Three 6 Mafia releases from 1991. After serving time in prison on various charges in the mid-1990s, he released his first solo album, Ghetty Green in 1999.
Project Pat broke onto the mainstream scene after providing the hook for Three 6 Mafia's hit "Sippin' on Some Syrup" in 2000 and released his breakthrough album Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin' the next year. In 2001, he was arrested for parole violation after a pair of revolvers were discovered in his vehicle during a traffic stop. That March, he was sentenced to four years in prison on two counts of a felon in possession of a firearm. His third album Layin' Da Smack Down was released during Pat's incarceration.
After his release from federal prison in 2005, he released Crook by da Book: The Fed Story, followed the next year by Walkin' Bank Roll. He has made frequent public appearances with Three Six Mafia in recent years including at the Academy Award and on their short-lived reality show Adventures in Hollyhood.
Shake That Ass
Project Pat Lyrics
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Shake that ass ho
Make that cash ho
[Verse One]
My name aint Michael, I got a pickel
That you could suck ho, for 'bout a nickel
Diamonds that glisten, you'll come up missin
Man I'm a motherfucker out here wit myself
Try to play tough guy, that's bad for yo health
Hoes in the club man, shakin and shakin
Tricks showin love man, bring home the bacon
Takin ya game to the V.I.P.P. room
Ho suck a dick up just like a vacuum
Boom from the bass and the song got ya jerkin
Man show ya gold teeth, these hoes be lookin
Rolled up a sucka, they'll put the charge too
I'm quick to buck ya, bitch I don't admire you
Either it's my way, or hit the highway
Project's the pastor, have glocks then we'll spray
[Chorus 4x]
Shake that ass ho
Make that cash ho
[Verse Two]
Hoes like to fuck ya, then call ya baby
Then drive ya crazy, ho you can save me
Save all that bullshit, drama and actin
Preachin's for pulpits, quit dat lip flappin
Dog, I'm attackin, heads gon' be crackin
Steps outta line and you gets a pimp smackin
Who wear the pants bitch, who made these pants bitch
You shake and dance bitch, I'm just your man bitch
I like affection, not a infection
Ho, you burn me bullets come yo direction
If you sadictic, don't you step to this
Freaky and pity, ho we can do this
Man I grew to this, playa it's in me
Up there is where these green leaves'll send me
Keep to the game be yo conversation
Straight to the brain man, that rules the nation
Shake that ass ho...
Pop (pop) dat pussy ho...['til fade]
The lyrics to Project Pat's "Shake That Ass" are about the rapper's experience in a strip club where he is surrounded by women who are willing to do anything in order to make money. The chorus, which is repeated four times, is a direct command for women to dance provocatively and make money while doing so. In the first verse, the rapper boasts about his bravado and talent as a hitman while also emphasizing his dominance over women. He refers to money as the ultimate goal, and encourages women to engage in sexual acts for money. The second verse is more aggressive with the rapper showing a disregard for women's feelings, aggressively stating that he is the one who wears the pants in a relationship and that women are essentially disposable.
One of the key themes throughout the song is the concept of money and what individuals are willing to do in order to attain wealth. Project Pat's lyrics paint a picture of a world where money is the ultimate goal and women are merely tools to obtain it. The lyrics are controversial, as they promote a very negative view of women.
Line by Line Meaning
Shake that ass ho
Encouragement to a woman to dance in a provocative manner
Make that cash ho
Encouragement to a woman to make a lot of money through dancing
My name aint Michael, I got a pickel
Introducing himself as someone who doesn't have a big penis
That you could suck ho, for 'bout a nickel
Offering oral sex for a very low price
Diamonds that glisten, you'll come up missin
Warning that he has valuable jewelry and will protect it with lethal force
Fuck with these hitmen, bullets be spittin
Further emphasizing his threat to anyone who tries to steal from him
Man I'm a motherfucker out here wit myself
Expressing his confidence and ability to handle himself without a crew
Try to play tough guy, that's bad for yo health
Warning against anyone who tries to confront him
Hoes in the club man, shakin and shakin
Observing the behavior of women in the nightclub
Tricks showin love man, bring home the bacon
Noticing that some customers are spending a lot of money on the dancers
Takin ya game to the V.I.P.P. room
Suggesting that the best way to make money is to provide more intimate services
Ho suck a dick up just like a vacuum
Complimenting a woman's skill at performing oral sex
Boom from the bass and the song got ya jerkin
Commenting on the effect of the music on the dancer's movements
Man show ya gold teeth, these hoes be lookin
Encouraging men to show off their jewelry to impress the dancers
Rolled up a sucka, they'll put the charge too
Brags about taking advantage of someone
I'm quick to buck ya, bitch I don't admire you
Threatening anyone who disrespects him
Either it's my way, or hit the highway
Asserting his dominance and refusal to compromise
Project's the pastor, have glocks then we'll spray
Referring to himself as a leader who is willing to use guns for protection
Hoes like to fuck ya, then call ya baby
Observing the tendency of women to use sex to manipulate men
Then drive ya crazy, ho you can save me
Noticing the emotional effect that women can have on men
Save all that bullshit, drama and actin
Requesting that women avoid unnecessary drama
Preachin's for pulpits, quit dat lip flappin
Telling women to stop talking and start dancing
Dog, I'm attackin, heads gon' be crackin
Using violent imagery to assert his dominance
Steps outta line and you gets a pimp smackin
Threatening to use violence against women who don't follow his rules
Who wear the pants bitch, who made these pants bitch
Questioning a woman's authority and control over her own life
You shake and dance bitch, I'm just your man bitch
Emphasizing the power dynamic between himself and the women in the club
I like affection, not a infection
Preferring emotional intimacy over sexually transmitted diseases
Ho, you burn me bullets come yo direction
Threatening violence against women who have sexually transmitted diseases
If you sadictic, don't you step to this
Discouraging women who enjoy pain from approaching him
Freaky and pity, ho we can do this
Encouraging women who enjoy unconventional sex acts
Man I grew to this, playa it's in me
Expressing his natural ability to succeed in the world of stripping and sex work
Up there is where these green leaves'll send me
Telling his audience that he uses drugs to cope with the emotionally and physically taxing job
Keep to the game be yo conversation
Advising women to talk about work instead of personal life
Straight to the brain man, that rules the nation
Emphasizing the importance of drugs for maintaining energy and focus in the job
Pop (pop) dat pussy ho...['til fade]
Encouragement to the dancer to show off her vulva to the club patrons
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Written by: Jordan Houston, Patrick Houston, Paul Beauregard
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