Hip Hop Hooray
Rita Wilson Lyrics

You drew a picture of my morning, but you couldn't make my day
You made an attempt to please me, but it didn't work.

I'm rockin' and you're yawning, but you never look my way
I'm having a good time, but you're indifferent to it.

I'm licking down your darlin' in every single way
I'm doing everything I can to please you.

Your funny flow is foreign, and a green card's on the way
The way you rap is unique, and you're getting popular in this country.

This ain't got shit to do with shampoo, but watch your Head N Shoulder
I'm not talking about shampoo, but you should be careful.

Triggers from the Grilltown Illtown, some ask how it feels now
People are curious about the experience of living in Grilltown Illtown.

The deal is that we're real so we're still 'round
We're still successful because we're authentic.

Don't lamp with a freestyle phantom, ain't trying to be handsome
Don't mess with someone who can freestyle rap without preparation, because it's not about looks.

Shrinking what you're thinking cause I'm vamping
I'm distracting you from your thoughts with my rap.

I live and die for hip hop, this is hip hop for today
Hip hop is my life, and this is what hip hop sounds like in this era.

I give props to hip-hop so, hip hop hooray, ho
I acknowledge and respect hip hop, so let's celebrate it!

You heard a lot about a brother gaining mo' ground
You know someone who's becoming more successful.

Being low down I do the showdown with any little ho round, no!
Even though I'm seen as disreputable, I'm not afraid to face off against any challenger.

I wanna know who you're believing, through your funny reasons
I want to know who you trust, even if it's for unconventional reasons.

Even when I'm sleeping you think I'm cheatin'
You accuse me of infidelity even when I'm not awake.

You said, 'I know you, Mr. O.P.P. Man, Yo P.P. man, won't only see me man'
You're referencing a song about infidelity and implying that I have a similar reputation.

You should've known when I ain't hit it and step, that I was wit' it a bit not to consider the rep, heck!
When I didn't pursue you sexually, you should have realized that I'm not just trying to maintain a certain reputation.

I did your partner cause she's hot as a baker, 'cause I'm naughty by nature, not cause I hate ya!
I had an affair with someone you know because I'm predisposed to being sexually adventurous, not because I dislike you.

You put your heart in a part of a part that spreads apart, and forgot that I forgave when you had a spark
You invested yourself in a fleeting and insignificant relationship, and you're forgetting that I forgave you for something similar in the past.

You try to act like something really big is missing, even though my name's graffiti written on ya kitten
You're pretending that something crucial is lacking in our relationship, even though you have my name tattooed on your body.

I love black women always and disrespect ain't the way, let's start a family today
I have a deep respect and appreciation for black women, and I want to begin a family with one today.

There's many hungry hip hoppers one reason hip hop's tip-top today
There are many aspiring hip hop artists, which is why hip hop is flourishing currently.

Swerve what ya heard 'cause I ain't bailing no hay, ain't chopping no crops, but still growing every day
Don't believe rumors about me doing manual labor; I'm still improving and evolving every day.

Here's a thunder sound from the wonders found, from the underground town down the hill
I'm introducing myself with an impressive sound from my hometown, which is located in a less reputable area.

Feel how Illtown drown smiles to frowns, snatchin' crowns from clowns, beat downs are found
Experience how the negative environment of my hometown turns happy people into sad ones, and how we outdo those who underestimate us.

Don't know me don't come around
If you don't know me, don't bother coming over here.

Tippy tippy (pause) tippy tippy (pause), sometimes creepin' up I eat em up
I'm making a playful sound effect while talking about surprising and defeating my opponents.

Your styles are older than Lou Rawls, peace to this one and that one and them
Your rap style is outdated, and I'm extending good wishes to everyone everywhere.

That way I shout out and I didn't miss one friend
I'm making sure to acknowledge and include everyone in my shout-out.

Fools get foolish, neither them or Parker Lewis knew us
Stupid people act stupidly, even popular characters like Parker Lewis don't know us.

You could have crews with shoes and can't step to us
Even if you have a large group of talented rappers, you cannot compete with us.

Some kitties purr, now call me sir too, looking for her crew
Some women are attracted to me, and now some men are showing me respect as well.

Any trick that diss gets a curfew
If you disrespect me, there will be consequences.

I put on projects for boots, step through troops and leave proof, my problem solver's name is Mook
I create music for the streets, seamlessly navigate any obstacles, and my enforcer is named Mook.

I hitting woodies in a hoody, peace to Josette, Jobete, Jo-Jo, Genae, and every hood G
I'm living my life in the projects, and I'm sending good vibes to specific people and people from hoods.

That's right, my fight is ill, peace goes to L.O.N.S. and Quest, Nice & Smooth & Cypress Hill
I'm fighting hard for what I believe in, and I'm extending peace to specific groups and artists.

Smooth it out now
Just relax and smooth out the situation.