remember when freestyle
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[Talking]
Say L, hold these keys man
What kind of wheels is those brah
(man them boys got 20's dog, Lorenzos)
Man, I ain't never seen shining like that
Say H.A.W.K, what why'all use to do fool
When you was growing up
[H.A.W.K]
I use to sit and watch the Flinstones, Gucci rolls and herringbones
Bezel sets and baguettes, while talking on my cell phone
From Bo-Bo's to Air Macs, low cars to horse backs
Hoopties to Cadillacs, water guns to chrome gats
Levis to Guess jeans, black and white to big screens
Six by nine to 18's, Bumsalack to sipping lean
Regals with white walls, 20 inch with screens fall
Michael Jackson off the wall, to MJG and 8Ball
Screw house to wrecking flows, to BET on videos
Zig-zags and yellow bags, to Glad sacks and optimos
Fist fight to gun play, sawed-offs to a.k.'s
Spitting flows at talent shows, as the H-A-W-K
Riding on the Metros, pushing a six double O
Smoking cess to endo, fill it up with petro
Fixing on my lego, let go of my ego
Get in with my little bro, getting up when the rooster blow

[Lil Flip]
I remember Kangaroos and afro curls, always running after girls
Trying to sneak in Natural World, BB gun shooting at the squirrels
Candy red on tricycles, training wheels on bicycles
Sugar Daddy's, Pixie Stix, peppermints and side pickles
Loaded toes and Scooby Doo, some of the things we use to do
Roller skate now roller blades, Ivy Leagues to holding fades
Blow-Pop rings and diamond things, herringbones to bezeltines
Cadillacs to limousines, ironing jeans to being clean
GI Joes to Tonka toys, eating Willy Wonka boy
Riding in my uncle's car, wanting to become a star
Having dreams to be like Mike, hooping in my all black Nikes
Flying kites and shooting dice, sneaking in the movies twice
Staying up and watching Cops, walking outside in Michael socks
Being afraid of chicken pox, check my bowl on Magnavox
Running up and down my block, sweating cause the sun is hot
I use to ride the city bus, now I'm pulling Hummers out

[AP]
I remember brothers getting dumped off, in ditches and bayous
Boys gave head jobs, and all I saw was hairdo's
Pimps drove Lacs and dob hats, with chrome gats
Hustlers stack paper, with the players and macs
Police burns in the hood, because somebody just got jacked
Every girl I slam they call, I told em call me back
Haters got backhanded, because they were always talking smack
Instigators chit chat, and were known for spreading rumors
Ballers went from stabs, to buying more of consumers
I use to eat on tuna, now it's shrimp and caviar
I use to be a virgin, now I have menage tois
I use to drink on soda, now I'm sipping mixed with bar
I use to stay in the ghetto, now I'm a ghetto superstar
I recall when I couldn't rap, now my rap game's up to par
From then to now it's funny, Jabos to Armani
AP became a business man, that's all about his money

[Mista Madd]
Back in the days I was young, I'm not a kid anymore
But sometimes, I wish that I could be a kid again
I use to wear a swatch watch, now I only wear Movado
Went from bare foot on a bus, to holding keys to Monte Carlos
Now it's a big body Expedition, showing my naked ass provado
Went from hood to all good, shh playing a game like huh brah
Backyard nickel and dime that, now boys be moving birds
Use to carry my knife special, now it's gats and smoking sherm
Use to mix at house parties, freestyling to Whodini
Now I'm signing rappers to paid in full, eating shrimp and fetichini
Boy I use to ride big wheels, while wearing them Chuck Taylors
Now it's Jordans, Air Macs, even pink-green gators
Use to be sneaking in Lover's Land, or at the drive-in movies
Now it's Tinsel Town or Motel 6, where this hoe can do me
Use to watch freestyle the man, or Rap City on BET
Now I star in sitcoms, movies and got my own video show on t.v., what

[Redd]
Should of seen it I was right there, when a problem jumped off
Rounds got dumped off, leaving niggas bumped off
Always trying to get the hook up, leaving your girl shook up
Women breaking my pager, phone line you can't look up
We had ice on us, merchandise on us
Busting at other hoods, when they had a price on us
Listening to flow tapes, people saying rewind it
Pulling out my piece, and bystanders get blinded
From winter to summer time, there wasn't no leaving our block
When the laws made it hot, we was freezing our block
Man we got enough money, to make my neck look pretty
Cause we done made enough money, to make my check look pretty
Rapping at talent shows, saying phrase too frequent though
Niggas talk about Fasachi, we roll that in Regal though
Seein niggas Redd capping on, the comedy bout my chaperone
My dress code is casual, but all of a sudden I'm valuable





[Talking]

Overall Meaning

In Rob's song "Remember When Freestyle," various rappers recount their memories of growing up and the things they used to do. Each rapper's verse is a walk down memory lane, with detailed descriptions of the things they used to wear, eat, and play with. H.A.W.K recalls watching The Flinstones and talking on his cell phone, while Lil Flip remembers his Kangaroos and trying to become a basketball star like Michael Jordan. The song's verses capture a sense of nostalgia and longing for the past, as each rapper recognizes that they can never truly go back to their childhoods. The lyrics also showcase the rappers' success and how far they've come from their roots in the hood.


One interesting fact about the song is that it was released in 2000 as part of Rob's album "The Freestyle King," which was a compilation of freestyle rap tracks. Another fact is that "Remember When Freestyle" features multiple rappers, including Lil Flip, AP, Mista Madd, Redd, and H.A.W.K. The song was produced by Lil Randy and is over six minutes long. The track was not released as a single, but it remains a popular track among fans of Southern rap. The song's lyrics reference popular brands and cultural touchstones of the 80s and 90s, such as Michael Jackson, Big screens, and Glad sacks.


Another interesting fact about the song is that it underscores the importance of rap freestyling in the Texas music scene. Freestyle rap is a key component of Southern rap culture and was popularized by artists like Lil Flip, Slim Thug, and DJ Screw. Rob's inclusion of multiple rappers on the track highlights the collaborative nature of the genre and the importance of community in rap music.


In terms of the song's chord progression, the track features a laid-back beat and sample that loops throughout the six minutes of the song. The chords are not explicitly listed, but the track uses a simple bassline that runs throughout the song, which is typical of Southern rap. The focus of the track is on the lyrics and the rappers' memories, rather than complex chord progressions or intricate melodies. Overall, "Remember When Freestyle" is a nostalgic and reflective look back at the rappers' childhoods and the places and people that shaped them.


Line by Line Meaning

I use to sit and watch the Flinstones, Gucci rolls and herringbones
I used to spend my time watching The Flinstones, while also being fascinated by luxury cars and expensive jewelry


Bezel sets and baguettes, while talking on my cell phone
I was captivated by diamond jewelry and, at the same time, keeping up with the latest technology by using a cell phone


From Bo-Bo's to Air Macs, low cars to horse backs
I witnessed the transition from old-fashioned shoes to Air Macs, and from small cars to horses for transportation


Hoopties to Cadillacs, water guns to chrome gats
I saw the change from old, beat-up cars to luxurious Cadillacs, and from playing with water guns to having access to real firearms


Levis to Guess jeans, black and white to big screens
I observed the shift in popular jeans brands, from Levis to Guess, as well as the progression from black-and-white TVs to large, modern screens


Six by nine to 18's, Bumsalack to sipping lean
I witnessed the change in car stereo systems, from 6x9 speakers to 18-inch subwoofers, and the rise in popularity of sipping lean, a recreational drug mixture


Regals with white walls, 20 inch with screens fall
I saw a change in car models, from Regals with white wall tires to vehicles with 20-inch rims and built-in TV screens


Michael Jackson off the wall, to MJG and 8Ball
I experienced the transition from Michael Jackson's album 'Off the Wall' to the rise of MJG and 8Ball, popular rap artists of the time


Screw house to wrecking flows, to BET on videos
I observed the shift in music style, from screw house (a genre of hip hop) to artists with aggressive flows, and the emergence of BET as a platform for music videos


Zig-zags and yellow bags, to Glad sacks and optimos
I saw a change in marijuana packaging, from using zig-zag rolling papers and yellow plastic bags to storing it in 'Glad' branded bags or 'Optimos' cigar wrappers


Fist fight to gun play, sawed-offs to a.k.'s
There was a shift in confrontation style, from settling disputes with fist fights to resorting to gun violence, with people using sawed-off shotguns to more powerful assault rifles (a.k.a. 'a.k.'s)


Spitting flows at talent shows, as the H-A-W-K
I used to showcase my skills by rapping at talent shows, using my stage name 'H-A-W-K'


Riding on the Metros, pushing a six double O
I used public transportation, specifically the Metros, and later upgraded to driving a luxurious 600-series car


Smoking cess to endo, fill it up with petro
I changed my smoking habits, from smoking low-quality marijuana ('cess') to higher-quality strains ('endo'), while also filling up my car with gasoline ('petro')


Fixing on my lego, let go of my ego
I spent time playing with Lego toys, and as I grew older, I learned to let go of my ego and become more humble


Get in with my little bro, getting up when the rooster blow
I had a close relationship with my younger brother, and we would wake up early in the morning together


I remember Kangaroos and afro curls, always running after girls
I have vivid memories of wearing Kangaroo sneakers and having an afro hairstyle, while always trying to impress and pursue girls


Trying to sneak in Natural World, BB gun shooting at the squirrels
I used to try sneaking into a shoe store called Natural World, and in my free time, I would shoot BB guns at squirrels


Candy red on tricycles, training wheels on bicycles
I had tricycles with candy red paint, and I used to ride bicycles with training wheels to learn how to balance


Sugar Daddy's, Pixie Stix, peppermints and side pickles
I enjoyed eating Sugar Daddy's caramel candies, Pixie Stix sweet powdered candy, peppermints, and pickles on the side


Loaded toes and Scooby Doo, some of the things we use to do
I had fun playing with toy guns that shot water ('loaded toes'), and I enjoyed watching the cartoon show Scooby Doo, as well as engaging in other childhood activities


Roller skate now roller blades, Ivy Leagues to holding fades
I switched from roller skates to roller blades, and from wearing Ivy League-style clothing to having a trendy haircut called a 'holding fade'


Blow-Pop rings and diamond things, herringbones to bezeltines
I used to wear Blow-Pop candy rings and other fake jewelry, and later upgraded to wearing real diamond accessories like herringbone necklaces and bezeltine rings


Cadillacs to limousines, ironing jeans to being clean
I witnessed a shift in car preferences, from Cadillacs to larger limousines, and from ironing jeans for a crisp look to focusing on overall cleanliness and sharp appearance


GI Joes to Tonka toys, eating Willy Wonka boy
I played with GI Joe action figures and Tonka toy trucks, while also enjoying eating Willy Wonka candy products


Riding in my uncle's car, wanting to become a star
I used to ride in my uncle's car, which sparked my desire to become successful and famous


Having dreams to be like Mike, hooping in my all black Nikes
I aspired to be like Michael Jordan, idolizing his basketball skills, and I would play basketball in my all-black Nike shoes


Flying kites and shooting dice, sneaking in the movies twice
I enjoyed flying kites and engaging in gambling games with dice, and I would attempt to watch movies twice by sneaking into the theater


Staying up and watching Cops, walking outside in Michael socks
I used to stay up late watching the TV show Cops, and I would walk outside wearing socks with the Michael Jordan brand logo


Being afraid of chicken pox, check my bowl on Magnavox
I had fears of contracting chicken pox, and I would regularly check the TV screen (a Magnavox brand) to make sure it was functioning correctly


Running up and down my block, sweating cause the sun is hot
I would play and run around my neighborhood, often getting sweaty due to the hot sun


I use to ride the city bus, now I'm pulling Hummers out
In the past, I relied on public transportation, specifically riding the city bus, but now I have the luxury of driving Hummers


I remember brothers getting dumped off, in ditches and bayous
I witnessed acts of violence, with people being killed and left in ditches and swampy areas


Boys gave head jobs, and all I saw was hairdo's
The young boys in my community were involved in criminal activities, particularly robberies, and all I noticed were their distinctive hairstyles


Pimps drove Lacs and dob hats, with chrome gats
Pimps were driving luxurious Cadillacs, wearing fashionable hats, and carrying shiny guns


Hustlers stack paper, with the players and macs
The hustlers in my neighborhood would accumulate wealth, typically through illegal means, associating themselves with influential and charismatic individuals


Police burns in the hood, because somebody just got jacked
There was tension and confrontations between the police and residents in the neighborhood, often resulting from criminal activities or robberies


Every girl I slam, they call, I told em call me back
I had relationships with multiple girls who would constantly call me, but I would often dismiss their attention and ask them to call me later


Haters got backhanded, because they were always talking smack
I would physically retaliate against people who constantly talked negatively about me or spread rumors (haters)


Instigators chit chat, and were known for spreading rumors
There were people in my community who would engage in gossip and deliberately spread rumors to create conflicts (instigators)


Ballers went from stabs, to buying more of consumers
The successful individuals in my neighborhood who had access to illegal money transitioned from spending on violent acts ('stabs') to investing in luxury consumer goods


I use to eat on tuna, now it's shrimp and caviar
In the past, my meals consisted of affordable food like tuna, but now I indulge in more expensive delicacies like shrimp and caviar


I use to be a virgin, now I have menage tois
I was once sexually inexperienced, but now I engage in sexual encounters involving multiple partners


I use to drink on soda, now I'm sipping mixed with bar
Previously, I would consume soft drinks, but now I prefer mixed alcoholic beverages served in bars


I use to stay in the ghetto, now I'm a ghetto superstar
I used to reside in a disadvantaged neighborhood, but now I have achieved fame and success while still embracing my roots


I recall when I couldn't rap, now my rap game's up to par
I remember when I couldn't rap skillfully, but now I have developed my skills to a level that meets or exceeds expectations


From then to now it's funny, Jabos to Armani
It's amusing to reflect on the fashion trends that have changed over time, from wearing Jabos (a brand of jeans) to donning Armani


AP became a business man, that's all about his money
I transformed into a business-minded individual who prioritizes making money and managing my financial affairs


Back in the days I was young, I'm not a kid anymore
I used to be young, but now I have matured and no longer consider myself a child


But sometimes, I wish that I could be a kid again
Although I've grown up, there are times when I reminisce and desire to experience the carefree and innocent days of childhood once more


I use to wear a swatch watch, now I only wear Movado
In the past, I used to wear Swatch brand watches, but now I exclusively wear Movado watches, symbolizing an upgrade in my taste and style


Went from bare foot on a bus, to holding keys to Monte Carlos
I transitioned from being shoeless and relying on public transportation to owning luxury vehicles, like the Monte Carlo, and being in control of my own destiny


Now it's a big body Expedition, showing my naked ass provado
Currently, I drive a large SUV, like the Ford Expedition, showcasing my self-confidence and proudly expressing myself without fear


Went from hood to all good, shh playing a game like huh brah
I went from a challenging and disadvantaged neighborhood to a situation where everything is good and going well, adopting a calm and confident approach


Backyard nickel and dime that, now boys be moving birds
In the past, illegal activities were limited to small-scale drug dealing and making small amounts of money, but now people are involved in more serious criminal enterprises, such as trafficking drugs


Use to carry my knife special, now it's gats and smoking sherm
I used to carry a knife for self-defense purposes, but now I possess firearms and engage in smoking 'sherm' (a powerful hallucinogenic substance)


Use to mix at house parties, freestyling to Whodini
I used to DJ at house parties, mixing and playing music, and I would freestyle to songs by the popular hip-hop group Whodini


Now I'm signing rappers to paid in full, eating shrimp and fetichini
Currently, I am in a position to sign other rappers to record deals with proper financial compensation, and I enjoy indulging in gourmet meals like shrimp and fetichini pasta


Boy I use to ride big wheels, while wearing them Chuck Taylors
When I was younger, I would ride big wheel tricycles, often wearing Chuck Taylor sneakers


Now it's Jordans, Air Macs, even pink-green gators
Currently, I wear trendy and highly sought-after sneakers like Jordans and Air Macs, and I even own brightly colored alligator skin shoes


Use to be sneaking in Lover's Land, or at the drive-in movies
In the past, I would try to secretly enter an amusement park called Lover's Land, or I would sneak into drive-in movie theaters


Now it's Tinsel Town or Motel 6, where this hoe can do me
Nowadays, I indulge in professional encounters with women in upscale hotels or budget motels, where I can engage in intimate activities


Use to watch freestyle the man, or Rap City on BET
I used to watch the freestyling rapper named Freestyle, as well as the show Rap City on the BET network


Now I star in sitcoms, movies and got my own video show on t.v., what
Currently, I am a successful entertainer, appearing in sitcoms and movies, and also hosting my own television show featuring music videos


Should of seen it, I was right there, when a problem jumped off
I had a front-row view and actively participated in a situation when a conflict or crisis occurred


Rounds got dumped off, leaving niggas bumped off
Gunshots were fired, resulting in people being killed or seriously injured


Always trying to get the hook up, leaving your girl shook up
I constantly attempted to take advantage of others' connections, leaving your girlfriend feeling shaken and uneasy


Women breaking my pager, phone line you can't look up
I received numerous messages and calls from women, overwhelming my pager and making it impossible for anyone else to use the phone line


We had ice on us, merchandise on us
We were wearing expensive jewelry ('ice') and carrying valuable items with us ('merchandise')


Busting at other hoods, when they had a price on us
We would shoot at rival neighborhoods or individuals who were looking to harm us because they had placed a bounty or price on our heads


Listening to flow tapes, people saying rewind it
We would listen to mixtapes with impressive rap flows, and people would request to rewind certain parts to hear them again


Pulling out my piece, and bystanders get blinded
I would draw my gun, which caused innocent bystanders to be momentarily blinded by the flash or glare


From winter to summer time, there wasn't no leaving our block
Throughout the year, regardless of the season, we rarely left our neighborhood or felt safe enough to venture elsewhere


When the laws made it hot, we was freezing our block
When law enforcement increased their presence or intensified their efforts in our neighborhood, we would take precautions and become more secretive or cautious


Man we got enough money, to make my neck look pretty
We had accumulated a significant amount of money, allowing me to afford various expensive necklaces and jewelry to enhance my appearance


Cause we done made enough money, to make my check look pretty
Due to our financial success, the amount I earned on my paycheck became substantial and pleasing to the eye


Rapping at talent shows, saying phrase too frequent though
I would perform rap music at talent shows, often using certain catchphrases repeatedly


Niggas talk about Fasachi, we roll that in Regal though
People may talk about wearing designer brand Fasachi, but we prefer to roll up marijuana in a Regal (a type of cigar)


Seein niggas Red capping on, the comedy bout my chaperone
Observing other individuals pretending to be wealthy or showing off their material possessions, I found it comical because they were unaware of my own financial support


My dress code is casual, but all of a sudden I'm valuable
I usually dress casually, but people started recognizing my value and importance, especially when it comes to financial matters




Lyrics ยฉ Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BUCK RAM, MICKEY J. ADDY

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ssmfetti

LIKE FOR LYRICS๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ
Pipe that shit up TnT
Yeah, you know, this shit like practice
This just practice
Timmy Da HitMan
Yeah
Six million cash in my stash, I was waitin' for this day to come
I'm on my tour bus right now, on my way to another one
Who got that brand new Bentley truck? I'm tryna order one
Soon as I get me one, I'ma rim it up, and tint it up
Tried to tell my momma she don't gotta work no job
But she the one who taught her baby boy to hustle hard
Said, "Don't you never put your trust in men, believe in God"
Say it's some shit from way back in the day, that left her scarred
And these niggas love to hate
They rather go blind than see me winnin'
I just did the dash in a Maserati engine (vroom)
Been all around the world, I met all kind of women
Took me to have my own kid to see it different
Shoutout to all my niggas trappin', livin' tax free
These days it's seven figures when they tax me
I can't complain, I came straight off the back streets
Can't explain how I feel, I'm just happy I'm here
Okay, hard to tell a nigga not to shine (shine)
Yeah, when all he know was hard times
Super futuristic coupe, 2025
Engine came in the trunk, the only reason he's alive
And I got it out the mud
I always knew this day would come, yeah
They don't know nothin' 'bout where we was (what else?)
Finally ran it up
Ran it up, yeah (yeah)
Ran it up, yeah
Look, look
Ran it up, woah, woah, yeah
Ran it up, ran it up, ran it up
Yeah
(Ran it up, ran it up, ran it up)
(Ran it up, ran it up, ran it up)



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Alonzo Ford

Whatโ€™s sets him apart is heโ€™s the definition of a true artist singing and rapping, no gimmicks just realness in his music๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’ฏ#BottomBoy๐Ÿ

- Cuhfs

A musician. Thatโ€™s facts

IsDatTrey-

Real rap

Mr fockanigga

glad i was the one to get this to 69 likes

Mr fockanigga

can someone plz unlike rq

trying to get there

Love his music and no hate at all. I still feel he need to at least put a full song together. Itโ€™s always hook verse hook.

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Amar3x

โ€œDonโ€™t ever put your trust in man, believe in Godโ€- Rod Wave

โ€œIt is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in man.โ€- Psalms 118:8

Bloav

No shit, we heard the song :/

gotfried

@Bloav relax buddy

Wilfred Mcphee

5 $, eA

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