Anthony Forte was born March 2, 1968 and grew up in San Francisco's Fillmore District. He has a twin sister. He has a son as well as three daughters.
Right after high school, 4-Tay made his debut on the Too Short album Life Is...Too Short. He was later convicted on drug charges and served ten months in prison. Upon his release from prison he released his debut album Rappin' 4-Tay Is Back in 1991, and followed up in 1994 with Don't Fight the Feelin', which included the hits "Playaz Club" (which sampled the song "Private Number" by William Bell and Judy Clay and hit number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100), the "Dank Season" featuring Seff Tha Gaffla, and "I'll Be Around" (which hit number 39 on the US Hot 100, number 59 in Australia, and number one in New Zealand).
In 1995, two Rappin' 4-Tay songs—"Problems" and "A Message for Your Mind"—were featured on the Dangerous Minds soundtrack. "A Message For Your Mind" sampled "I Want You Back" by The Jackson 5.
Rappin' 4-Tay's mainstream success has been scarce since then, but he was featured on 2Pac's All Eyez on Me album on the track "Only God Can Judge Me" in 1996 and Master P's West Coast Bad Boyz II compilation in 1997. 4-Tay was also an original member of Bay Area supergroup T.W.D.Y. in 1999.
In 2003 Rappin' 4-Tay released the album Gangsta Gumbo with the single "Burning, Burning", followed up by the album That's What You Thought in 2007. In 2010 He was featured on R&B Artist E. Broussard's song titled Big Game Droppin'.
He was featured on the song "My Alphabets" on fellow Bay Area rap veteran Mac Dre's 2004 album The Genie of the Lamp. Dec 06 2011 Rappin' 4-Tay, E-40 and Playalitical collaborated on a song entitled "Bounce It Like a Bad Check" which was featured on the Political Playboy Music album released by Playalitical. In 2012 Rappin' 4-Tay collaborated on the song "Picture a Nigga" with Lil' Gang$ta, as well as helping with his debut album.
In 2013, he headlined the main stage of Seattle Hempfest with artists Ditch, Tony Tag, Brian Meyers and more.
In May 2014, he appeared with E Bone415 in a music video about Alcatraz Island.
Back Again
Rappin' 4-Tay Lyrics
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For your tape or compact disc
I'm no man when I'm off the indo
With a proper tempo and an instrumental
I get so sick my homies know this
So kick on back because a player wrote this
Type a rap you know the beat is phat
And when I leave the party homies said you did that
You do your thing and I'll do my thing
I take the mic I like to rip it up
And if you call my bluff I'm like "Nigga what?"
I am the rapper, 4-Tay
Don't crowd me fool because your in my way
I gotta run you over, hit the gas
Buck in the next lane on that ass
I bet you never thought I had the capability
It's ninety-foe and I know that you feel me
Fools are comin way too ill-iac
But a gang a the fools is comin way too whack
I'm a drop another one for ninety-five
But it's ninety-foe 4-Tay has arrived
Fresh out the lab a little dab
Hit the sucka with a right then a jab
Callin the kayo misscomayayo
Then you gotta problem with a fool outta Frisco
Now I'm off a that dank and gin, oh shit 4-Tay is back again
Chorus: Now I'm off a that dank and gin, (Foe baby where you been)
Oh shit 4-Tay is back again, In the studio clockin ends
(x2)
Somebody hold me hold me, I'm getting hyper
A secretary couldn't fade me on a typewriter
All these concepts and new arrivals
For ninety-foe I'm dropping fourteen titles
Walk with this, ride with this, slide with this
Still guaranteed to move yo hips
So do what cha want to girls get sassy
Oh get to talkin bout oooooh that's nasty
What's nasty the way you dancin
Shakein you pants and
Niggas be glancin
Don't blame it on the Rag Top mob
Your just doin your thing I'm doin my job
To a faster pace I lace the beat nicely
Once again friends it's so spicy
Finger lickin, never getting caught up no mo
Suckas want to see me stretched out on death row
Instead of rockin every crowd that I run into
But they can't fade me and sure can't fade you
From Frisco to Oaktown dank is smokin
Vallejo to San Jo niggas choking
I'm a do my part don't fight the feelin
Oh shit 4-Tay is back again
Chorus (x2)
In this song, Rappin' 4-Tay proclaims that he is "back again" with a "brand new twist" for his listeners. He boasts about his skills as a rapper, claiming that he gets "so sick" that even his homies know it. He raps about being in the studio, working on new music, while indulging in some weed and gin. 4-Tay also talks about how he likes to "rip it up" on the mic and that no one should try to stop him, lest they get run over. He also mentions how he's dropping fourteen new titles for '94, and that he's finger-lickin' good, never getting caught up no more.
The lyrics of the song reveal Rappin' 4-Tay's confidence in his skills as a rapper and his passion for making music. He's not afraid to talk about indulging in recreational substances, and he speaks to his listeners directly, telling them that he's fresh out of the lab and ready to drop some new music. The song is a testament to his talent and determination to make it in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Get a dose of my brand new twist
Listen to my latest unique style of rap
For your tape or compact disc
You can record this and listen later on a tape or CD
I'm no man when I'm off the indo
I feel different and not myself when I'm not high on marijuana
With a proper tempo and an instrumental
I need a good beat and music to perform this
I get so sick my homies know this
I am very good at this and my friends can attest
So kick on back because a player wrote this
Relax and enjoy my music because it is created by an expert
Type a rap you know the beat is phat
Write any rap you want, the music will always be great
And when I leave the party homies said you did that
People will appreciate and remember my performance even after I am gone
It's a bay thing an everyday thing
This is a characteristic style of music from the bay area and is performed every day
You do your thing and I'll do my thing
You can do what you want and leave me to do my thing in peace too
I take the mic I like to rip it up
I love to grab the microphone and show off my skill
And if you call my bluff I'm like "Nigga what?"
If anyone doubts me, I confidently challenge them and ask what their problem is
I am the rapper, 4-Tay
I am the rapper known as 4-Tay
Don't crowd me fool because you're in my way
Don't bother me because you're only blocking my path
I gotta run you over, hit the gas
I have to get to where I need to go fast
Buck in the next lane on that ass
I will pass you in the next lane with speed
I bet you never thought I had the capability
You probably didn't expect me to be capable of this
It's ninety-foe and I know that you feel me
It's 1994, and I know you understand me
Fools are comin way too ill-iac
People are trying too hard and being too sick or crazy
But a gang a the fools is comin way too whack
Unfortunately, a lot of people are coming up with a very terrible, unpleasant sound
I'm a drop another one for ninety-five
I'll release another great song next year in 1995
But it's ninety-foe 4-Tay has arrived
But for now, in 1994, 4-Tay is here
Fresh out the lab a little dab
This song is brand new and fresh
Hit the sucka with a right then a jab
I hit my haters with punches of my rap skills
Callin the kayo misscomayayo
I say confusing made-up words that sound cool
Then you gotta problem with a fool outta Frisco
If you have a problem, it's with me, a rapper from San Francisco
Now I'm off a that dank and gin, oh shit 4-Tay is back again
Now that I'm high on marijuana and gin, oh no, it's 4-Tay again
Somebody hold me hold me, I'm getting hyper
I'm getting excited and need someone to hold me back
A secretary couldn't fade me on a typewriter
No one can beat me at this, not even a typist
All these concepts and new arrivals
I come up with many new ideas and still welcome them
For ninety-foe I'm dropping fourteen titles
I'm releasing 14 tracks this year in 1994
Walk with this, ride with this, slide with this
My music is perfect for different settings and situations
Still guaranteed to move your hips
One thing won't change, my music will always make you dance
So do what cha want to girls get sassy
Ladies, do as you please, be confident and feisty
Oh get to talkin bout oooooh that's nasty
People might say 'eww that's disgusting' based on how you're dancing or your outfits
What's nasty the way you dancin
Your raunchy dance moves are what they find disgusting
Shakein you pants and
Shaking your hips and butt
Niggas be glancin
Guys can't help but sneak a peek at you
Don't blame it on the Rag Top mob
Don't associate it with specific groups, gangs, or neighborhood
Your just doin your thing I'm doin my job
You're having fun dancing, and I'm doing my work, performing
To a faster pace I lace the beat nicely
I match my fast-paced rap skills with a great beat
Once again friends it's so spicy
As always, my music is exciting and engaging
Finger lickin, never getting caught up no mo
My music is so good, you can't get enough of it once you start listening
Suckas want to see me stretched out on death row
Haters want to see me fail and locked up in prison
Instead of rockin every crowd that I run into
But instead, I own my performances and am loved by all my fans
But they can't fade me and sure can't fade you
No one can defeat our music and talent
From Frisco to Oaktown dank is smokin
From San Francisco to Oakland, everyone is smoking marijuana
Vallejo to San Jo niggas choking
Even from Vallejo to San Jose, people are choking on the smoke
I'm a do my part don't fight the feelin
I'll do what I do, so don't resist your emotions
Oh shit 4-Tay is back again
It's 4-Tay again, like it or not
Chorus (x2)
Repeating the chorus twice
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTHONY FORTE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tara E
You gotta be a whole different nigga or been brought up in the City or Bay Area.. been a teen during this era basically have a good taste in music 💯🎶 Yay AREEEEA, yeeeeee
scola scola
Love you 4 fm shit
Ryan Antonacci
Ride swerve 2x789