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.
Playaz Club
Rappin' 4-Tay Lyrics
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We chop a lot of game is how we do it at the Playaz Club
Check the fool or kick it in the tub
'Cause we kick much ass at the Playaz Club
I got a hoe named Reel to Reel
She got a buddy named SP 12, now, you know the deal
We getz freaky in the studio late night
Somethin' to roll to, somethin' to stroll to
If you's a playa in the game this will hold you
More money more money for the bank roll
Stick to the script don't slip in the nine-fo
A lot of fools put salt in the game
Till when these women get the notion that they runnin' the game, huh
I run my own and I'm my own self person
No respect make the situation worse then
Fillmoe, H.P. And Sunnydale, there's a playaz club everywhere you dwell
Lakeview, P.H. And Army Street, a different part of town
A different kind of freak, I just wiggle my toes on a mink rug
And press play on the remote at the Playaz Club
Me and my homies, we tighter than a glove
We chop a lot of game is how we do it at the Playaz Club
Check the fool or kick it in the tub
'Cause we kick much ass at the Playaz Club
More champagne, Mr. 4-Tay?
From day one, I had to get my money right
Me, Fly and Franky J we took a airplane flight, huh
They wanted to hear a rap, I said alright bet
We dropped the beat and grabbed the mic then they wrote a check
A few G's for the pocket no hesitation
Took a flight back to the Golden State and
Shops made orders from a whole new capital
The word was gettin' out 4-Tay's out rappable
Don't need a Glock but I bought one just in case
Suckas try to stop me from pursuin' my paper chase
'Cause the chase is on because it don't stop
I got the beat and got the rap you make the Glock pop
So treacherous suckas couldn't sweat this on a bad day
By the way just in case you never heard
Rappin' 4-Tay, I'm on the smooth tip
Never trippin' off them suckas poppin' off at the lip
I pop the top off the drank and we can roll some dank, bro
Leave the gat at the house bring some Dominoes
Take off your shoes relax and get a body rub
And shoot your mackin' at these women at the Playaz Club
Me and my homies, we tighter than a glove
We chop a lot of game is how we do it at the Playaz Club
Check the fool or kick it in the tub
'Cause we kick much ass at the Playaz Club
You can't resist it but don't get it twisted
V.I.P. that means the number's not listed
Membership is based on clout and how you carry yourself
Now, homie what you all about?
I stack paper and kick it with the O.G's
Some got a nine-to-five, some drink a lot of keys
You can learn a whole lot from a playa
A lot of these playas make a damn good rhyme sayer
A lot of people get a misconception
And start driftin' in the wrong direction
Miss Goody Two Shoes, see you later
I ain't got time you ain't nuthin' but a playa hater
I'd rather kick it with the crew in Arizona
They chop game like we do in California
Another show another flow a new bank account
But cash money comes in large amounts
So get your membership but never slip to lame fast
Or else us and fly will have to tap that ass
And drop you to the ground and make your knees scrub
It's just an everyday thang at the Playaz Club
Me and my homies, we tighter than a glove
We chop a lot of game is how we do it at the Playaz Club
Check the fool or kick it in the tub
'Cause we kick much ass at the Playaz Club
Me and my homies, we tighter than a glove
We chop a lot of game is how we do it at the Playaz Club
Check the fool or kick it in the tub
'Cause we kick much ass at the Sucka Free club
Yeah, I'd like to send this shout out
To all the Playaz Clubs throughout the world
I know they got a Playaz Club out there in Chicago
What about that one they got out there in Philly, Fo?
You know they got one out there in Atlanta, the way they by choppin'
Shit, Detroit, New York, Texas
Yeah, but we gonna move on down to these
Playaz Clubs close to home like Seattle, L.A., Bakersfield, San Diego
P.A., V-Town, Richmond, Sacramento
Yeah, but a special shot goes out to the
Playaz Club right across the water in the Biggity Biggity O
Yeah, and last but definitely not least yeah, them
Playa Clubs they got right there in the
San Francisco mothafuckin' bay, yeah
Where your Playaz Club at 4?
My Playaz Club right in the heart of Fillmoe
Uh, I feel you boy, where yours at Fly?
Man, on the corner of Third and Newcomb right in the heart of H.P.
Huh, this is for all you playaz out there man
We out at the Playaz Club
In Rappin' 4-Tay's "Playaz Club," the artist describes the tight bond he shares with his friends, who refer to themselves as playas. They spend most of their time in the Playaz Club, where they engage in playing games and chatting, and they even go as far as seeking refuge there when they have disputes. 4-Tay describes his production process, which mostly takes place late at night, as he gets freaky with his female partners while crafting some of the tightest beats in the industry. He advises other playas to stick to the script and avoid slipping in the nine-fo, which implies that they should not allow themselves to be involved in petty issues.
Moreover, he speaks candidly about the Playaz club's members' exclusivity, whereby membership is based on clout, self-presentation, and an individual's ability to hold their own in the game. In addition, 4-Tay touches on the misconception that many people have about Playaz club members, that they are all drifters with no sense of purpose. He, therefore, states that associating with such people is a waste of time since they are nothing but playa haters. Ultimately, the song is an ode to the Playaz club, a place where playas can relax and escape from the stress of life, a place where everyone is accepted and cherished as long as they can hold their own in the game.
Line by Line Meaning
Me and my homies, we tighter than a glove
My group of friends and I are very close.
We chop a lot of game is how we do it at the Playaz Club
We engage in a lot of conversation on various topics.
Check the fool or kick it in the tub
Eliminate the person who's acting foolish or relax in the bathtub.
'Cause we kick much ass at the Playaz Club
We excel in our activities at the Playaz Club.
I got a hoe named Reel to Reel
I have a woman named Reel to Reel as an acquaintance.
She got a buddy named SP 12, now, you know the deal
She has a male friend named SP 12.
We getz freaky in the studio late night
We engage in sexual activity in the studio late at night.
That's why the beats that you hear are comin' real tight
This is the reason why the beats you hear are of high quality.
Somethin' to roll to, somethin' to stroll to
Our music is something to dance or walk to.
If you's a playa in the game this will hold you
If you're a player in the game, this will resonate with you.
More money more money for the bank roll
We strive to accumulate more money for our bankroll.
Stick to the script don't slip in the nine-fo
Stay focused and don't let anything distract you.
A lot of fools put salt in the game
A lot of people try to ruin the game.
Till when these women get the notion that they runnin' the game, huh
This will happen until some women believe they're in control of the game.
I run my own and I'm my own self-person
I am self-sufficient and independent.
No respect make the situation worse then
Lack of respect for me exacerbates the situation.
Fillmoe, H.P. And Sunnydale, there's a playaz club everywhere you dwell
There is a playaz club in every area such as Fillmoe, H.P., and Sunnydale.
Lakeview, P.H. And Army Street, a different part of town
There's a playaz club in a different part of town such as Lakeview, P.H., and Army Street.
A different kind of freak, I just wiggle my toes on a mink rug
There are different types of people, and I relax luxuriously on a mink rug.
And press play on the remote at the Playaz Club
I simply press play on the remote while at the Playaz Club.
More champagne, Mr. 4-Tay?
Someone asks if I want more champagne at the Playaz Club.
From day one, I had to get my money right
Since day one, I've been trying to ensure my financial stability.
Me, Fly and Franky J we took an airplane flight, huh
Me, Fly, and Franky J took a flight by airplane.
They wanted to hear a rap, I said alright bet
They wanted me to perform a rap, and I agreed to do it.
We dropped the beat and grabbed the mic then they wrote a check
After we performed, they gave us a check for our service.
A few G's for the pocket no hesitation
We earned a few thousand dollars for our work without hesitation.
Took a flight back to the Golden State and
We took a flight back to the Golden State (California).
Shops made orders from a whole new capital
Stores ordered a lot more merchandise from us because of our recent success.
The word was gettin' out 4-Tay's out rappable
People were starting to realize that I am a great rapper.
Don't need a Glock, but I bought one just in case
I don't need a firearm, but I purchased one in the event of an emergency.
Suckas try to stop me from pursuin' my paper chase
Some people try to stop me from pursuing my financial goals.
'Cause the chase is on because it don't stop
I keep pursuing my financial goals without stopping.
I got the beat and got the rap you make the Glock pop
I have the music and the lyrics, and you have the gun.
So treacherous suckas couldn't sweat this on a bad day
People who try to ruin my plans can't affect me on a bad day.
By the way just in case you never heard
If you didn't know already, let me inform you.
Rappin' 4-Tay, I'm on the smooth tip
I am Rappin' 4-Tay, and my flow is smooth.
Never trippin' off them suckas poppin' off at the lip
I'm never bothered by people talking trash.
I pop the top off the drank and we can roll some dank, bro
Let's open a bottle of alcohol and smoke marijuana together.
Leave the gat at the house bring some Dominoes
Leave the firearm at home, and let's play the game Dominoes.
Take off your shoes relax and get a body rub
Get comfortable, take off your shoes and let's massage each other.
And shoot your mackin' at these women at the Playaz Club
Let's try to seduce the women at the club.
You can't resist it but don't get it twisted
It's hard to resist, but don't get the situation confused.
V.I.P. that means the number's not listed
V.I.P. means that the number is private and not listed publicly.
Membership is based on clout and how you carry yourself
Membership to the club is determined by one's reputation and how they present themselves.
Now, homie what you all about?
What's your reputation and what have you accomplished?
I stack paper and kick it with the O.G's
I accumulate money and spend time with older, more experienced friends.
Some got a nine-to-five, some drink a lot of keys
Some of us work day jobs or indulge in drinking drugs.
You can learn a whole lot from a playa
You can learn a lot from someone who's experienced in the game.
A lot of these playas make a damn good rhyme sayer
Many of these players excel in rapping as well.
A lot of people get a misconception
Many people get the wrong idea.
And start driftin' in the wrong direction
And start heading down the wrong path.
Miss Goody Two Shoes, see you later
Goodbye to the overly virtuous, prudish person.
I ain't got time you ain't nuthin' but a playa hater
I don't have time for you, you're just a hater of successful people like me.
I'd rather kick it with the crew in Arizona
I'd prefer spending time with my friends in Arizona.
They chop game like we do in California
They engage in conversations about topics like we do in California.
Another show another flow a new bank account
With each performance comes more money and a growing bank account.
But cash money comes in large amounts
But the money earned is large amounts.
So get your membership but never slip to lame fast
Get your membership to the club, but don't let yourself become uncool too quickly.
Or else us and fly will have to tap that ass
Otherwise, Fly and I will have to punish you physically.
And drop you to the ground and make your knees scrub
We will put you on the ground and make you clean it.
It's just an everyday thang at the Playaz Club
This type of behavior is a normal occurrence at the Playaz Club.
'Cause we kick much ass at the Sucka Free club
Because we succeed spectacularly at the Sucka Free Club,
Yeah, I'd like to send this shout out
I would like to give this message a shout-out.
To all the Playaz Clubs throughout the world
Greetings to all the Playaz Clubs around the world.
I know they got a Playaz Club out there in Chicago
I'm aware that there's a Playaz Club in Chicago.
What about that one they got out there in Philly, Fo?
What about the Playaz Club in Philly, though?
You know they got one out there in Atlanta, the way they by choppin'
They have one in Atlanta as well, with all the chopping they do.
Shit, Detroit, New York, Texas
And, of course, there are clubs in Detroit, New York, and Texas.
Yeah, but we gonna move on down to these
Let's move on down to these.
Playaz Clubs close to home like Seattle, L.A., Bakersfield, San Diego
The Playaz Clubs close to my area are in Seattle, L.A., Bakersfield, and San Diego.
P.A., V-Town, Richmond, Sacramento
And also in P.A., V-Town, Richmond, and Sacramento.
Yeah, but a special shot goes out to the
Special shot-out to the
Playaz Club right across the water in the Biggity Biggity O
Playaz Club across the water in the Biggity Biggity O.
Yeah, and last but definitely not least yeah, them
And last but not least, those
Playa Clubs they got right there in the
Playa Clubs in the
San Francisco mothafuckin' bay, yeah
San Francisco Bay Area.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Anthony Forte, William Bell, Booker T. Jones Jr.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BakedNConfused
PLAYAZ CLUB LYRICS
[Chorus]
Me and my homies, we're tighter than a glove
We chop a lot of game, that's how we do it at the Playaz Club
Check the pool, or kick it in the tub
'Cause we kick much ass at the Playaz Club
[Verse 1]
I got a ho named Reel-To-Reel
She got a buddy named SP-12, now you know the deal
We gets freaky in the studio late-night
That's why the beats that you hear are comin' real tight
Somethin' to roll to, somethin' to stroll to
If you's a player in the game this'll hold you
More money, more money for the bank roll
Stick to the script, don't slip in the '94
A lot of fools put the salt in the game
To where these women get the notion that they runnin' the game
Huh, I run my own, and I'm my own self-person
No respect make the situation worsen
Fillmore, H.P., and Sunnydale
There's a Playaz Club everywhere you dwell
Lakeview, P.H., and Army Street
A different part of town, a different kind of freak
I just wiggle my toes on a mink rug
And press play on remote at the Playaz Club
[Chorus]
Me and my homies, we're tighter than a glove
We chop a lot of game, that's how we do it at the Playaz Club
Check the pool, or kick it in the tub
'Cause we kick much ass at the Playaz Club
(More champagne, Mr. Forté?)
[Verse 2]
From day one I had to get my money right
Me, Fly, and Frankie J, we took an airplane flight
Huh, they wanted to hear a rap, I said "Alright, bet"
We dropped a beat, I grabbed the mic, and then they wrote a check
A few G's for the pocket, no hesitation
Took a flight back to the Golden State, and
Shops made orders from a whole new capital
The word was gettin' out, 4-Tay's out-rappable
Don't need a Glock, but I bought one just in case
A sucka try to stop me from pursuing my paper chase
Know the chase is on, because it don't stop
I got the beat and got the rap, you make the Glock pop
So treacherous suckas couldn't sweat this on a bad day
By the way, just in case you never heard of Rappin' 4-Tay
I'm on the smooth tip
Never trippin' on them suckas poppin' off with the lip
I pop the top off the drank and we can roll some dank, bro
Leave the gat at the house, bring some dominoes
Kick off your shoes, relax, and get a body rub
And shoot your mackin' at these women at the Playaz Club
[Chorus]
Me and my homies, we're tighter than a glove
We chop a lot of game, that's how we do it at the Playaz Club
Check the pool, or kick it in the tub
'Cause we kick much ass at the Playaz Club
[Verse 3]
You can't resist it, but don't get it twisted
VIP, that means the number's not listed
Membership is based on clout
And how you carry yourself; now homie, what you all about?
I stack paper and kick it with the O.G.'s
Some got a nine-to-five, some jook a lot of ki's
You can learn a whole lot from a playa
A lot of these playas make a damn good rhyme-sayer
A lot of people get a misconception
And start drifting in the wrong direction
Miss Goody Two-Shoe, I'll see you later
I ain't got time, you ain't nothing but a playa-hater
I'd rather kick it with the crew in Arizona
They chop game like we do in California
Another show, another flow, a new bank account
But cash money comes in large amounts
So get your membership, but never slip to lameness fast
Or else Fly will have to tap that ass
And drop you to the ground, and make your knees scrub
It's just an everyday thang at the Playaz Club
[Chorus]
Me and my homies, we're tighter than a glove
We chop a lot of game, that's how we do it in the Playaz Club
Check the pool, or kick it in the tub
'Cause we kick much ass at the Playaz Club
Me and my homies, we're tighter than a glove
We chop a lot of game, that's how we do it at the Playaz Club
Check the pool, or kick it in the tub
'Cause we kick much ass at the Sucka-free Club
[Outro: Rappin' 4 Tay & Lil Fly]
Yeah, I'd like to send this shout out
To all the Playaz Clubs throughout the world
I know they got a Playaz Club in Chicago
Huh, what about that one they got in Philly, Fo'?
You know they got one out there in Atlanta
The way they be choppin' it
You understand, shit; Detroit, New York, Texas
Yeah, but we gonna move on down to these Playaz Clubs
Closer to home, like Seattle, L.A., Bakersfield, San Diego
P.A., V-Town, Richmond, Sacramento
Yeah, but a special shout goes out to the Playaz Club
Right across the water in the Biggity Biggity O
Yeah, and last but definitely not least, yeah
Them Playa Clubs they got right there in the
San Francisco mothafuckin' bay, yeah
And we out, at the Playaz Club
Release Date: August 16, 1994
@TheOne-ng6ce
If you’re still alive and still listening to this then you’ve been blessed and may god continue to bless you. 2023 we still in this 🤫🤫🤫
@kakumei77
damn im old asf
@joshj2178
2024!!
@kdw75
When I was younger in the 90s there was a band called Vybe that sampled this for their song Warm Summer Daze. @@joshj2178
@michaeldoust7437
Who’s bumping this in 2023
@KtosKtosLBn
Greetings from Poland :)!
@aubreynorton4470
Still banging in 2022 and beyond.
@russelltate1394
and 2022, classic banger
@syb552baez7
7 months ago but only 4 months into 2022.. you already in july?
@master_baiter1873
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