Brick City Mashin'!
Redman Lyrics


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Yo, yo, yo, nigga
Swinging through the forests of the jungles
Yo, come on, come on, yo yo, yo

Yo, look around your seats
Do you see anybody weirder than me? (Me)
When you find him then I try him, fry him like the gorilla
(Billy hanas to hebrew) how to be an MC
Sheeit, take two tokes, I'm dope riding over notes
Overload your periscope, Doc da most
Lock and load with the rock and roll star, dozed off
I had him bruised and closed off with one phone call (brring!)
Chickens, mida mida the heater, believe-a I'm a dog
Straight Labrador chedda retriever
Let the gorillas out, til the blood is spilling out
Put a slug up in his mouth, then the thug is chicken out (ha ha)
Darkrooms get ignited, bright lights on the mic
So when we battle they can via satellite it
PPP draft pick is massive, athlete Tenactin flow
Doc captain up battin! Brick City Mashin'!

Turn it up! (Come on) Smoke that shit up! (Come on)
Take money money! (Come on) Brick City Mashin'! (Come on)
Stolen cars! (Come on) Counterfeit bills! (Come on)
Freak that shit out! (Come on) Brick City Mashin'! (Come on)
Two for fives! (Come on) Push that shit out! (Come on)
Let the monkey out nigga! (Come on) Brick City Mashin'! (Come on)
Freak that bitch out! (Come on) Smoke that weed out! (Come on)
Freak that hoe out! (Come on) Brick City Mashin'! (Come on)

Say I am (I am) somebody! (Somebody)
Say I am (I am) somebody! (Somebody)

Yo, yo-yo, I'm from Da Bricks where the weed go
For two for five dick, you try this
I promise I'll be at your video, smackin' the shit out of you
From crew to hairstylists (lists, lists)
Guerilla maneuver on an intruder
I pack like Sinbad pack the house in Aruba
Blow your brains yeah, leave the murder scene
Lookin' for me is like lookin for Herb at Burger King
I get around like 2Pac and Shock G
Fuckin' hotties, block the block like Monopoly
I rock with an eighty-watt spitter, block lit up
Snatch profit up, get your Benz lock it up
So which nigga got a dope enough spot?
Call X to shut 'em down and I'll open up shop (shop, shop)
PPP draft pick is massive, athlete Tenactin flow
Doc captain up battin! Brick City Mashin'!

Turn it up! (Come on) Smoke that shit up! (Come on)
Take money money! (Come on) Brick City Mashin'! (Come on)
Stolen cars! (Come on) Counterfeit bills! (Come on)
Freak that shit out! (Come on) Brick City Mashin'! (Come on)
Two for fives! (Come on) Push that shit out! (Come on)
Let the monkey out nigga! (Come on) Brick City Mashin'! (Come on)




Freak that bitch out! (Come on) Turn that bitch out! (Come on)
Turn it up! (Come on) Brick City Mashin'!

Overall Meaning

In "Brick City Mashin'!" Redman asserts his dominance as a skilled MC from Newark, New Jersey, also known as "Da Bricks." He describes himself as unusual and strange, daring his listeners to find someone weirder. Redman rhymes about his strengths as an MC, bragging over his own beats and rhymes. He uses gorilla and dog-like imagery to describe his lyrical prowess, suggesting that he has a ferocious power in his craft. The song's title "Brick City Mashin'" refers to Newark's nickname, "Brick City," and suggests that Redman is a powerful figure in its hip-hop scene. He calls out other MC's, specifically those who are trying to mimic popular West Coast rappers like 2Pac and Shock G, and claims that he can shut them down.


Redman's lyrics often reference drug use, including weed and cocaine. He also incorporates violent imagery in his rhymes, such as "put a slug up in his mouth." These lyrics reflect a common theme in 90s hip-hop where rappers talked about drugs, violence, and their experiences growing up in urban areas.


Overall, "Brick City Mashin'" is a declaration of Redman's skill as an MC and his significance within Newark's hip-hop scene. The song celebrates his unorthodox style and willingness to push boundaries in his music.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo yo yo nigga
Redman greets his listeners in a casual manner while asserting his presence.


Swinging through the forests of the jungles
Metaphorically implying his ability to navigate diverse and difficult environments.


Yo look around your seats
Drawing attention to himself and challenging his listeners to recognize his uniqueness.


Do you see anybody weirder than me?
Challenging the notion of normalcy while asserting his own individuality.


When you find him then I try him fry him like the gorilla
Asserting his dominance and willingness to eliminate those who threaten him in a similar manner to gorillas.


Billy Hanas to Hebrew, how to be an MC
Referencing the rapper's own journey and evolution as an MC from a beginner to a master through assimilation and learning.


Sheeyit take two tokes, I'm dope riding over notes
The rapper is boasting about his musical prowess, which he compares to being high and riding over notes.


Overload your periscope, Doc da most
Redman emphasizes his dominance and success in the rap game.


Lock and load with the rock 'n' roll star, dozed off
A metaphor depicting Red's invincibility and calmness in the face of his enemies.


I had him bruised and closed off with one phone call
Redman claims to have significant power and influence such that he can eliminate his rivals with one phone call.


Chickens, mida mida the heater, believe-a I'm a dog
Boasting his toughness, he describes himself as an untamed animal with a gun.


Straight labrador chedda retriever
Reinforcing the animalistic and tough nature of his personality and his ability to retrieve money (chedda).


Let the gorillas out, till the blood is spilling out
A command to unleash his aggressive nature and fight his enemies to the death.


Put a slug up in his mouth, then the thug is chicken out
Redman is bragging about how he can intimidate his enemies by putting a bullet in their mouths and causing them to surrender.


Darkrooms get ignited, bright lights on the mic
Vividly describing his proficiency and the quality of his music, and how it lights up the atmosphere like a camera flash.


So when we battle they can via satellite it
Boasting how he is such a big deal that major networks would even broadcast his battles via satellite.


P P P draft pick is massive, athlete Tenactin' flow
Redman's music is far too great for the amateur leagues, and in his prime like a top athlete with a powerful flow.


Doc captain up battin'! Brick City Mashin'!
He is in control of his music and batting like a captain, and he represents his hometown of Brick City.


Turn it up!
Urging his listeners to turn up the volume and enjoy his music.


Smoke that shit up!
Encouraging listeners to smoke weed and enjoy the moment.


Take money, money!
Possibly a command to his entourage to grab some cash or a reference to the value of his music.


Stolen cars!
A reference to the tough life in Brick City, and how car theft is common in such an environment.


Counterfeit bills!
Suggesting the use of counterfeit money to get by in the city, highlighting the challenges of living in Brick City.


Freak that shit out!
Asking listeners to engage in hedonistic activities and to let loose.


Two for fives!
Selling drugs in Brick City's streets, utilizing deals like two blunts for five dollars.


Push that shit out!
Encouraging hustlers to move as much product as possible and make money.


Let the monkey out nigga!
Metaphorically referring to letting out his wild and animalistic nature.


Freak that bitch out!
Encouraging the debauchery of women and engaging in wild sexual activities.


Turn that bitch out!
Possibly referring to pimping, i.e., enticing women to engage in prostitution to make money.


Say I am
Commanding his listeners to acknowledge him and to affirm his greatness.


(I am) Somebody!
A statement of his self-worth, arguing that he is important and worthy of respect and recognition.


Yo, yo-yo, I'm from Da Bricks where the weed go
Repping his hometown of Brick City where he believes they grow some of the best weed.


For two for five dick, you try this
Making a deal proposition for two blunts for $5 in return for trying his music.


I promise I'll be at your video, smackin' the shit out of you
Threatening to disrupt the video shoot of his detractors and to physically assault them.


From crew to hairstylists
Emphasizing his reach and the fact that he has the power to intimidate and threaten people from all walks of life.


Guerrilla maneuver on an intruder
Asserting his toughness and readiness to defend himself from adversaries who dare to challenge him without warning.


I pack like Sinbad pack the house in Aruba
Redman boasts of being as successful and influential as the famous comedian Sinbad, who was able to pack a house in Aruba.


Blow your brains yeah, leave the murder scene
Warning his rivals that he is not afraid to use deadly force and will do whatever it takes to win.


Lookin' for me is like lookin' for Herb at Burger King
Redman is confident in his ability to hide and avoid detection, and that finding him will be nearly impossible.


'I Get Around' like 2Pac and Shock G
Referencing the classic single from 2Pac 'I Get Around' and how he is like the song's featured guest, Shock G, in that he is very familiar with his environment.


Fuckin' hotties, block the block like Monopoly
Boasting about his sexual conquests and how he can maneuver the streets of Brick City like a monopolist, controlling the area completely.


I rock with an eighty-watt spitter, block lit up
Highlighting the quality of his music and how he brings positive energy to his environment.


Snatch profit up, get your Benz lock it up
Boasting about making money from his music and encouraging his listeners to use their wealth to secure their lives.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adrian Belew, Christopher Frantz, Reggie Noble, Erick S. Sermon, Steven J.c. Stanley, Martina Weymouth

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