A New Jersey native, Rah Digga attended private school in Maryland where she graduated as salutatorian, then studied electrical engineering at the New Jersey Institute Of Technology. She started rapping after being inspired by artists of hip hop's "golden age" such as Rakim, Kool G. Rap and Queen Latifah, eventually joining the group Twice the Flavor and then Jersey's Outsidaz clique. A Tribe Called Quest's Q-Tip negotiated her a deal with Elektra Records after being impressed by a performance at New York City's Lyricist Lounge (at which time Digga was eight months pregnant). Q-Tip also introduced her to Busta Rhymes, who invited her to join his newly-formed Flipmode Squad crew. The deal with Elektra soon collapsed however and Digga signed to Flipmode Entertainment. She made guest appearanes on Busta's 1997 album When Disaster Strikes as well as the Lyricist Lounge, Vol. 1 compilation (on the track "Be OK", a two-hander with Bahamadia), the first installment of the Hip Hop For Respect anti-police brutality project in memory of Amadou Diallo, and the Fugees track "Cowboys", before joining up with the Flipmode Squad for The Imperial Album (1998). Anticipation mounted for further output, and she recorded tracks with legendary producers Pete Rock and DJ Premier. These and others were included on her solo album Dirty Harriet in 2000.
The follow-up to Dirty Harriet was originally intended to be a duet album with Digga's husband, Young Zee of the Outsidaz. However, this was eventually put on hold for a fully-fledged solo album. However, it was long delayed, partly due to Digga switching labels from J Records to the independent Koch Records; currently a February 2006 release is planned, with the album titled Sucker Free. A single, which may or may not resurface on the album, is "Party Gets Hot Tonight" featuring Akon. Her follow up album that was supposed to be released on J Records was titled Everything Is a Story, and was originally scheduled to be released February 10, 2004. During the time between her first and second solo albums Digga made numerous high-profile guest appearances, including on Busta Rhymes' hit single "I Know What You Want" and on albums by Talib Kweli, Bless, Masta Ace and Jamelia.
Rah Digga can be seen in Busta's latest (and polemical) video, "Touch It Remix", that features Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, Lloyd Banks, Papoose and DMX.
Rah Digga also stars as (Maggie Bess) in the 2001 re-make of the sci-fi chiller Thirteen Ghosts
Tell Me Why
Rah Digga Lyrics
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Def Squad, yeah, Flipmode
Raw Footage, uh
Yeah
While I write, y'all jump in
Take a ride with me
New Hummer, no leases, a few dime pieces
The R-A-H D and me E-D
Hey Mr. DJ, give a jigga-jigga back spin
If you do like this, then bring it back then
I'll break your neck like you're Busta Bust
I'm on the floor with a chick that's voluptuous
Tell yo', keep the music pumpin'
We got the party jumpin'
Bartender, bring me something
Yeah, water boy, keep it coming
Yeah, out the sprinkler like a Nelly video
All blaze one, this is rap phase one
I burn anybody, third degree
X5 cats like BM from AM's to PM's
I'm a MC and producer
Seduced like the Kama Sutra
Beyond the stuff that ya used to
Tell me if you don't feel me (so what you sayin')
Tell me if you don't feel me, tell me if you don't feel me (yeah)
Tell me if you don't feel me (so what you sayin')
Tell me if you don't feel me, tell me if you don't feel me (gimme the light)
The nerve of y'all
I spit shit so thick like a swerve on a curveball and murder y'all
Ain't shit to me (uh huh), rap stacked in plaques
I'm history, these wack chicks can't get with me
You get a rude awakening, BK bomber got 'em shakin'
Def Squad, no fakin'
It's Erick Sermon and me (yeah)
Niggas, fix ya face 'fore I fucks it up permanently
Hit that, quit that, then burn it up, B
You work hard for the cash, I make it work for me
On my worst day, see I hammer that ass
Line for line, let's see whose stamina lasts
I'm slammin' ya fast like Def Jam poetry
You know it's me, the most quoted G
Bitches grab your notes, send your checks to me
Best to be there 'cause I beat down my enemies, man
Tell me if you don't feel me (so what you sayin')
Tell me if you don't feel me, tell me if you don't feel me (yeah)
Tell me if you don't feel me (so what you sayin')
Tell me if you don't feel me, tell me if you don't feel me (Rah Digga, Flipmode)
Rah D-I, G-G-A y'all
I'm from the bricks where we don't play y'all
I fly through ten people like I was skin measles
Triple X ready to wreck like Vin Diesel
Camcord the battle, run around when we finished
Show the tapes to my dogs like we was all menace
Look how long I sit, still big as it get
People still runnin' up with that Digga-Digga shit
Look at these bitches, now they wanna flip it
Tryna rock hard but they better off strippin'
Who think they could rip any stank group of chicks
I come creepin' with a mask like a St. Lunatic
I'm a diva by day but when the clock strike twelve
It's back to wife beaters, jeans and white shells
Handin' five L's, Rah waitin' for ya
Comin' out the booth, champ like I'm De La Hoya, dirty
Tell me if you don't feel me (so what you sayin')
Tell me if you don't feel me, tell me if you don't feel me (aha, yeah)
Tell me if you don't feel me (so what you sayin')
Tell me if you don't feel me, tell me if you don't feel me (huh, Lil Earl, huh)
Yeah, what
"Tell Me Why" by Rah Digga is a high-energy party anthem that showcases her lyrical prowess and confident persona. The lyrics are filled with braggadocious lines, clever wordplay, and punchy delivery. Rah Digga starts the song by boasting about her luxurious lifestyle, mentioning her new Hummer and attracting beautiful women. She demonstrates her skills as an MC by incorporating her name, Rah D-I-G-G-A, and her association with renowned rap groups like Def Squad and Flipmode.
The chorus of the song emphasizes Rah Digga's desire for validation from her listeners. She challenges anyone who doesn't appreciate her talent to speak up and express their opinion. This shows her confidence in her abilities and her determination to be recognized as a formidable rapper.
In the verses, Rah Digga continues to assert her dominance in the rap game. She refers to herself as the "BK bomber" and warns her competitors to fix their faces before she ruins them permanently. She also boasts about her ability to effortlessly gain wealth and success, contrasting it with others who have to work hard for it. She uses metaphors and wordplay to display her cleverness and sharp lyrical skills.
Overall, "Tell Me Why" is a bold and aggressive track where Rah Digga confidently asserts her skills as an MC, demands respect, and flexes her wealth and success.
Line by Line Meaning
Get this party started
Let's begin the party and have a good time
Def Squad, yeah, Flipmode
Referring to the rap groups Def Squad and Flipmode
Raw Footage, uh
Introducing the raw and unfiltered nature of the lyrics
While I write, y'all jump in
As I write my lyrics, everyone else can join and participate
Take a ride with me
Come along with me and experience the journey
New Hummer, no leases, a few dime pieces
I own a new Hummer without any leases and have attractive women with me
The L-Y-T-E, I cram to understand and
I'm like MC Lyte, trying to understand and grasp everything
The R-A-H D and me E-D
Referring to herself, Rah Digga
Hey Mr. DJ, give a jigga-jigga back spin
DJ, please spin the record backward and make it exciting
If you do like this, then bring it back then
If you enjoy the song, bring it back and play it again
I'll break your neck like you're Busta Bust
I'll impress you and capture your attention, just like Busta Rhymes
I'm on the floor with a chick that's voluptuous
I'm dancing with a curvy and attractive woman
Tell yo', keep the music pumpin'
Requesting the DJ to keep the music lively and energetic
We got the party jumpin'
The party is lively and full of energy
Bartender, bring me something
Asking the bartender to serve her a drink
Yeah, water boy, keep it coming
Referring to someone as the water boy who keeps the drinks coming
Yeah, out the sprinkler like a Nelly video
Dancing and moving like in a Nelly music video
All blaze one, this is rap phase one
Everyone should smoke a joint as we enter the first phase of rap
I burn anybody, third degree
I defeat and outperform anyone, leaving them in complete awe
X5 cats like BM from AM's to PM's
I'm a skilled MC and producer throughout the day and night
I'm a MC and producer
I excel at both rapping and producing music
Seduced like the Kama Sutra
I attract and captivate people just like the Kama Sutra's seductive techniques
Beyond the stuff that ya used to
I transcend the ordinary and surpass expectations
The nerve of y'all
Expressing her frustration or disbelief towards others
I spit shit so thick like a swerve on a curveball and murder y'all
Her rhymes are strong and deadly, capable of defeating her opponents
Ain't shit to me (uh huh), rap stacked in plaques
She's highly confident and successful in rap, with numerous achievements
I'm history, these wack chicks can't get with me
She's a legend, a force to be reckoned with, and inferior female rappers can't match her skills
You get a rude awakening, BK bomber got 'em shakin'
She will shock and intimidate her opponents, making them tremble with fear
Def Squad, no fakin'
Affirming the authenticity and realness of her rap group, Def Squad
It's Erick Sermon and me (yeah)
Collaborating with rapper Erick Sermon on the track
Niggas, fix ya face 'fore I fucks it up permanently
She threatens to physically harm those who challenge her, saying they better be careful
Hit that, quit that, then burn it up, B
She engages in intimate encounters, then leaves and destroys the relationship
You work hard for the cash, I make it work for me
She is skilled at making money and using it to her advantage
On my worst day, see I hammer that ass
Even on her worst day, she can defeat and dominate her opponents
Line for line, let's see whose stamina lasts
She challenges others to a rap battle, testing who can deliver better and longer verses
I'm slammin' ya fast like Def Jam poetry
She attacks quickly and aggressively, like the performances in Def Jam poetry
You know it's me, the most quoted G
She is highly recognized and quoted, representing the essence of a gangster
Bitches grab your notes, send your checks to me
She demands respect and acknowledgement from other female rappers
Best to be there 'cause I beat down my enemies, man
It's in everyone's best interest to support her, as she defeats and overpowers her adversaries
Rah D-I, G-G-A y'all
Spelling out her name 'Rah Digga' for emphasis
I'm from the bricks where we don't play y'all
She's from a tough neighborhood where they don't mess around
I fly through ten people like I was skin measles
She moves swiftly and effortlessly through crowds, causing chaos
Triple X ready to wreck like Vin Diesel
She is prepared to cause significant damage, just like the intense action in Vin Diesel movies
Camcord the battle, run around when we finished
Recording the rap battle, then celebrating and boasting once it's over
Show the tapes to my dogs like we was all menace
Sharing the recordings with her friends, with pride and excitement
Look how long I sit, still big as it get
Despite her longevity in the rap industry, she remains relevant and influential
People still runnin' up with that Digga-Digga shit
Fans and others still approach her with enthusiasm, mentioning her name
Look at these bitches, now they wanna flip it
Referring to other female rappers who suddenly try to imitate her style
Tryna rock hard but they better off strippin'
These female rappers should stick to what they know best, which is stripping
Who think they could rip any stank group of chicks
Those who believe they can outperform any group of mediocre female rappers
I come creepin' with a mask like a St. Lunatic
She approaches her opponents with disguise and stealth, similar to St. Lunatics
I'm a diva by day but when the clock strike twelve
During the day, she is confident and glamorous, but at night, she becomes raw and gritty
It's back to wife beaters, jeans and white shells
She dresses casually, wearing wife beaters (tank tops), jeans, and sneakers
Handin' five L's, Rah waitin' for ya
She confidently offers her opponents five losses, ready for any challenge
Comin' out the booth, champ like I'm De La Hoya, dirty
Exiting the recording booth victoriously, just like boxer Oscar De La Hoya
Tell me if you don't feel me (so what you sayin')
Asking if the listener can relate and resonate with her music and message
Tell me if you don't feel me, tell me if you don't feel me (yeah)
Requesting confirmation if the listener truly understands and connects with her art
Tell me if you don't feel me (so what you sayin')
Asking for honest feedback if the listener doesn't resonate with her music
Tell me if you don't feel me, tell me if you don't feel me (gimme the light)
Urging the listener to express their opinion if they don't vibe with her music
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Erick Sermon
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