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
Tight
Rah Digga Lyrics
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Shit tight, down to the coochie
Yeah, check it
[And I] And I say what's tight
cause a sista write rhymes all day and all night
Dwellin South of the Hudson, New Jerusalem
in seclusion, using fake pseudonyms [I'm true bad]
with doo rags hangin from my pockets
[Me] Me, the rap bitch that goes back to pediatrics
Early left rappers like you were straight vexin [So]
So recognize, I make a nigga eyes come alive
off of five two fives; disguise the camouflage
I shoot a virus out of my spirals with mad priors
for takin mad niggaz titles!
Wetter than a resevoir; lurking in the bushes
striking blows like Chesamar(?) code-name Hasana
Warmer than a bomber, hotter than the region of Ghana
Get loot like that Trump bitch, Ivana
[Chorus]
Now, who be writin rhymes all night
Rah Digga in tha house and plans is tight
[Tight] Peace to the ones that don't bite
Rah Digga in the house and my plans is tight
A black QUEEN, ya best believe my black jeans won't say Paco
I swing to the Vill' for some waffles and some beef falafel
Rap very tight liquor got me DIFFERENT
Dirtier than an overseas shipment of ki's
I write these TIGHT BUTTAS, creme de la GUTTAS
Call me Sheik Digga
Plotting over loops like the eight figures
Baby I'm hard, represent the feminist God
[What?] that gets blunted - watch rhymers runneth, over
See me in the camel Range Rover
[Chop] And I won't stop for Jake
And keep heat by the waist for those that playa hate
[NOW] Show you the way to blow, better than I tell you
Word to my beeper and my cellu-lar [What?] Polo curls
Diggin all the rapper's shit like they go-go girls
[Chorus]
WHO THE TIGHTEST? I rock with laryngitis
Gold's good for Midas, but I want the highest
So don't try me cause I be the bitch [I swear]
I'll leave you twisted like a thug with blonde hair
[Yeah] I blow up the spot like Dennis Scott
Go forward, your chance of defeatin me is morbid
'cause I get you open like the comin of the Pope
when I group shit tighter than a 3 piece suit
[Peace, peace] Peace to niggaz I rhyme wit
My Outsidaz correspondents be more fluid than embalmin
[We pros] I decompose, any rapper to the bone
Down to they X and why chromosome
So SEE MY NAME tagged in bold or italics [Bow, bitch]
'cause I'll be the only one salvaged
Number one imported like Beck's
Tighter than three or more heads in a CRX
[Chorus 2X]
Tight, tight, aight?
And the plans is tight
Tight, tight.. TIGHT!
Tight, tight aight?
And the plans is tight
Tight..
[Busta] One, two, three, BO!
The song "Tight" by Rah Digga, features the rapper confidently asserting her lyrical prowess and clever rhyming abilities. She proudly declares herself an expert in rap, and she is not afraid to call out other rappers who might not quite measure up to her level of skill. Rah Digga hails from New Jersey, and she rhymes about her hometown with affectionate pride. She also references her gender identity by referencing herself as a "feminist God," and she alludes to the challenges she's faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry.
Rah Digga's confident delivery and clever lyrics are one of the defining features of this song. Her mastery of words is on full display as she sprinkles clever wordplay and allusions throughout the song. The chorus is catchy and simple, yet it drives home the message that Rah Digga is a formidable rapper. The second verse features some of Rah Digga's most impressive rhymes, as she references historical figures and spices up her verses with imaginative metaphors.
Line by Line Meaning
And I say what's tight
Rah Digga explains that she tells what is tight because she spends her entire day writing rhymes for herself and others.
cause a sista write rhymes all day and all night
Rah Digga writes lyrics constantly and perceives as if her description is closer to the truth.
Dwellin South of the Hudson, New Jerusalem
Rah Digga resides in Hudson and views her location as a religious place.
in seclusion, using fake pseudonyms [I'm true bad]
Rah Digga adopts false identities to create and keep her privacy in check.
Mind travels like a skitzo on two tabs
Rah Digga's imagination runs wild and she is able to predict things quickly.
with doo rags hangin from my pockets
Rah Digga keeps doo rags with herself all the time.
Me, the rap bitch that goes back to pediatrics
Rah Digga began rapping at such an early age that she recalls pediatrics.
Early left rappers like you were straight vexin
Rah Digga stopped rapping early and since then has been irritable while looking at the aspiring rappers.
So recognize, I make a nigga eyes come alive
Rah Digga's rap has the power to awaken the listeners.
off of five two fives; disguise the camouflage
Rah Digga's rhymes have enough punch to knock one out, and it's hard to comprehend.
I shoot a virus out of my spirals with mad prior
Rah Digga's rhymes are so powerful that they can cause a virus with prior warning.
for takin mad niggaz titles!
Rah Digga's rhymes are so strong that they can take away one's titles.
Wetter than a resevoir; lurking in the bushes
Rah Digga compares herself to a reservoir full of water and lurking behind the bushes.
striking blows like Chesamar(?) code-name Hasana
Rah Digga hits her challengers with punches similar to a person from Chesamar(code-name Hasana).
Warmer than a bomber, hotter than the region of Ghana
Rah Digga describes how she is warmer and better than the Ghana region and a bomber.
Get loot like that Trump bitch, Ivana
Rah Digga is richer than Trump's ex-wife, Ivana Trump.
[Chorus]
Rah Digga repeats that she is the tightest when it comes to rapping.
A black QUEEN, ya best believe my black jeans won't say Paco
Being a black queen, Rah Digga doesn't wear Paco jeans.
I swing to the Vill' for some waffles and some beef falafel
Rah Digga enjoys waffles and beef falafel from places in her villa.
Rap very tight liquor got me DIFFERENT
Rah Digga's rap is very tight, and it contrasts with the influence of alcohol.
Dirtier than an overseas shipment of ki's
Rah Digga is referring to herself as a shipment of ki's from overseas as she's dirtier than them.
I write these TIGHT BUTTAS, creme de la GUTTAS
Rah Digga refers to her rhymes as Tight Buttaz and the best.
Call me Sheik Digga
Rah Digga likes to be called as Sheik Digga.
Plotting over loops like the eight figures
Rah Digga compares herself to the person who deals with eight figures and plots over music loops.
Baby I'm hard, represent the feminist God
Rah Digga represents the (woman's) rights of feminist God and considers herself as confident.
[What?] that gets blunted - watch rhymers runneth, over
Rah Digga blunts rhymes' effect and supersedes other rappers.
See me in the camel Range Rover
Rah Digga flaunts her status by being spotted in a camel Range Rover.
[Chop] And I won't stop for Jake
Rah Digga refuses to get stopped by the cop, so she moves forward.
And keep heat by the waist for those that playa hate
Rah Digga carries a gun in her waist to protect herself from the haters.
[NOW] Show you the way to blow, better than I tell you
Rah Digga would instead like to show how to explode instead of merely telling it.
Word to my beeper and my cellu-lar [What?] Polo curls
Rah Digga asserts that her hairdo doesn't need a beeper and a cellular phone, and it is as lavish as Polo curls.
Diggin all the rapper's shit like they go-go girls
Rah Digga digs other rappers' styles and music the same way guys like go-go girls.
[Chorus]
Rah Digga repeats for the second time that she is the tightest when it comes to rapping.
WHO THE TIGHTEST? I rock with laryngitis
Rah Digga claims that her laryngitis doesn't hinder her rapping.
Gold's good for Midas, but I want the highest
While gold is worth a lot, Rah Digga aims for something that is even more valuable.
So don't try me cause I be the bitch [I swear]
Rah Digga cautions herself against haters as she is not to mess with.
I'll leave you twisted like a thug with blonde hair
Rah Digga claims that she can twist haters like blonde haired thugs.
[Yeah] I blow up the spot like Dennis Scott
Rah Digga says that her music makes the scene as Marvin Scott does.
Go forward, your chance of defeatin me is morbid
Rah Digga is challenging others to compete with her by saying chances are scarce as they're dying.
'cause I get you open like the comin of the Pope
Rah Digga claims that she can make them achieve salvation as the Pope does.
when I group shit tighter than a 3 piece suit
Rah Digga's rap is tight-knit like a well-fitted 3-piece suit.
[Peace, peace] Peace to niggaz I rhyme wit
Rah Digga respects every musician that she composes music with.
My Outsidaz correspondents be more fluid than embalmin
Rah Digga suggests that the Outsidaz members are more fluid even than dead bodies on whom embalming is performed.
[We pros] I decompose, any rapper to the bone
Rah Digga and other Outsidaz are so professional that she can beat any rapper and reduce them to ashes.
Down to they X and why chromosome
Rah Digga is sharp enough to be able to defeat her opponents up to their chromosomes.
So SEE MY NAME tagged in bold or italics [Bow, bitch]
Rah Digga wants her name to be highlighted in either bold or italics and instructs haters to bow down.
'cause I'll be the only one salvaged
Rah Digga asserts that she would be the only one who would turn out victorious in the contest.
Number one imported like Beck's
Rah Digga is imported as number one just like Beck's beer.
Tighter than three or more heads in a CRX
Rah Digga is so tight that it's like accommodating three or more people in a very compact Honda CRX.
[Chorus 2X]
Rah Digga finally repeats once more that she is the tightest rapper.
Tight, tight, aight?
Rah Digga says her rap is tight, and asks if her listeners agree.
And the plans is tight
Finally, Rah Digga reiterates that everything about her is tight, including her plans.
Tight, tight.. TIGHT!
She concludes by emphasizing, once again, that everything is extremely tight.
Finally, Busta Rhymes chimes in to count 'One, two, three, BO!' to signify the end of the song.
Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RASHIA TASHAN FISHER, RICHARD EVANS, WALT DEWGARDE, WALTER V. DEWGARDE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Samuel blinne
Happy birthday rah digga
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rah digga be comtinued rap please please
Benjamin Jones
@Sharrika Jackson All of those Mcs definitely some of my favs and all Legends.
Sharrika Jackson
Dont Forget Remi, Evev and old school Kim.
Benjamin Jones
One of the best female Mcs by far always got that battle style crunking!
Jacinta Baskin
HBD💞🔹
Two Cents
Rah Digga is a prime example of what a female hip hop artist should be
Susie Kenyon
Facts
Ruth Esther
An example for female rappers is this lady? You have to be kidding. She reminds me of Meg the Stallion without the steroids. I see why she did not last. barf.
TroyRamseyyy
Why can't we have a variety of femcees?