Rocko is a Rap Artist.
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Rocko is a Rap Artist.
Rocko is a Pop Artist.
Rocko (born Rodney Hill, Jr.) is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. Signed to So So Def/Island Urban Music through his own Rocky Road Records imprint, Rocko's first single, "Umma Do Me", was released in late 2007. His album, Self-Made, was released on March 18, 2008.
Outside of his music career, Rocko is the former fiance' of R&B singer Monica, with whom he has two children.
Hustle
Rocko Lyrics
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What my life would be without you
Come too far to turn back now
Think of all the things we've been though oh
I'm in love with the hustle, hustle hustle
I'm in love with the hustle, hustle, hustle, hustle
I'm the big of the barb net I bus pon a chef
I'm a doctor, I'm the lawyer, but me not no judge
I'm an accountant, me need it all, me not gone budge
Natural born hustler, yes, that we are
Live in color flow, look I'm king in my ivory
Way in way out, train a boxer, I do it all
Realtor, builder, painter, artist
Play a little softball too, come to pitching, I'm the hardest
Kick back, getting tatted up drinking
Louis XIII, throwing back shots, thinking
I've been drinking, I've been thinking
What my life would be without you
Come too far to turn back now
Think of all the things we've been though
I'm in love with the hustle, hustle, hustle
I'm in love with the hustle, hustle, hustle, hustle
Veteran reporter, prosecutor avoid her
I never trusted the Department of Justice
Police corruption, drugs, what's the explanation
Nas a Afrocentric-Asian, roam this ghetto plantation
Under surveillance, gotta pay another bailiff
Gotta spray another Mac, ducking all these bullets hailing
It's not enough crackheads like it used to be
Unless you selling bricks, you ain't really seeing G's
Gotta bust a strip real quick, pills or lean
Get whatever from a pharmacy, it's either that or a robbery
Catching niggas shining, book his punk ass
You know the look on our faces when we want cash
Get the bank card, social withdrawal, the money gone
Before you know what hit y'all
Women stopped selling sex, started forging checks
Niggas got their video on the Star, they mixtape on the net
Let's hustle
I've been drinking, I've been thinking
What my life would be without you
Come too far to turn back now
Think of all the things we've been though
I'm in love with the hustle, hustle, hustle
I'm in love with the hustle, hustle, hustle, hustle
Put some food on the table, everybody grab a plate
But didn't nobody cook, nobody brought to groceries
Took my homies to the water, taught 'em how to fish
Some niggas lazy, don't rather you feed 'em, I said I'm done
Blood sucking leaches, fuck 'em, I don't need 'em
Hustler niggas on it, that's the motto
H-N-O, Rocko
I already know my M-O, grind get dope
Anything else an N-O
With my Creole chick from N-O cause she plug with the boy
I know the lingo, I'm a hustler, I play with them toys
I know how to make that mail, everything stamped up
Letter A, number one, first at everything
Settle for nothing, I want better things
I've been drinking, I've been thinking
What my life would be without you
Come too far to turn back now
Think of all the things we've been though
I'm in love with the hustle, hustle, hustle
I'm in love with the hustle, hustle, hustle, hustle
The lyrics to Rocko Ft. Nas's song Hustle are an ode to the hustle, with both Rocko and Nas detailing their various hustles and hard work. The first verse sets the tone, with Rocko reflecting on how far he's come and how much he's accomplished despite his many hustles. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm in love with the hustle" to emphasize the main theme of the song.
In the second verse, Nas adds his perspective as an Afrocentric-Asian rapper, detailing the harsh realities of life in the ghetto and his own experiences with police corruption and violence. He references the decline of crack in the drug trade and the rise of prescription drugs and robberies, highlighting the many ways people have to hustle to survive.
Overall, the lyrics of Hustle celebrate the hustle and the hard work it takes to succeed in life, but also acknowledge the difficulties and dangers that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been drinking, I've been thinking
My thoughts are deep and focused as I consume alcohol
What my life would be without you
Contemplating the impact that a specific person has had on my life
Come too far to turn back now
I've invested too much time and effort to quit now
Think of all the things we've been through oh
Reflecting on shared experiences and history with someone else
I'm in love with the hustle, hustle hustle
I enjoy putting in work, grinding and achieving success
I'm in love with the hustle, hustle, hustle, hustle
Continuing to reiterate my love for work ethic and productivity
I'm the big of the barb net I bus pon a chef
I'm at the top of my industry and have many different ventures and hustles
The C-E-O, the rapper, MC Rocko the best, I got a million hustles
I'm a successful businessman and musician with multiple streams of income
I'm a doctor, I'm the lawyer, but me not no judge
I have diverse skills and knowledge, but I don't make decisions on others' behalf
I'm an accountant, me need it all, me not gone budge
I know how to manage money well and won't settle for anything less
Natural born hustler, yes, that we are
I've always had a drive to succeed and grind no matter what obstacles come my way
Live in color flow, look I'm king in my ivory
I exude confidence and control in my environment and successes
Way in way out, train a boxer, I do it all
I have a diverse skill set including boxing training and multiple other jobs
Realtor, builder, painter, artist
I have experience in a variety of industries and can hustle in any field
Play a little softball too, come to pitching, I'm the hardest
I also excel at sports and am highly competitive
Kick back, getting tatted up drinking
Relaxing and enjoying a tattoo session while drinking alcohol
Louis XIII, throwing back shots, thinking
Drinking expensive cognac while deep in thought
Veteran reporter, prosecutor avoid her
I know how to avoid getting into trouble with the law
I never trusted the Department of Justice
I have a healthy distrust of government and authority
Police corruption, drugs, what's the explanation
Questioning the motives and practices of law enforcement and the drug industry
Nas a Afrocentric-Asian, roam this ghetto plantation
I am a person of mixed heritage and navigate through life in tough neighborhoods
Under surveillance, gotta pay another bailiff
I'm being watched by authorities and facing legal fees
Gotta spray another Mac, ducking all these bullets hailing
I must use firearms to protect myself from threats
It's not enough crackheads like it used to be
The drug market has changed and isn't as profitable now
Unless you selling bricks, you ain't really seeing G's
The best way to make money is by selling large quantities of drugs
Gotta bust a strip real quick, pills or lean
I have to sell a certain amount of drugs quickly to make money
Get whatever from a pharmacy, it's either that or a robbery
I will obtain drugs and money by any means necessary and pharmacy shopping is an option
Catching niggas shining, book his punk ass
I'll exploit someone's success and wealth to benefit myself
You know the look on our faces when we want cash
I have a determined and intense look when I'm focused on making money
Get the bank card, social withdrawal, the money gone
I'll quickly withdraw money from an ATM and spend it all
Before you know what hit y'all
I take advantage of situations quickly and efficiently
Women stopped selling sex, started forging checks
The prostitution market has dwindled and now people are resorting to identity theft
Niggas got their video on the Star, they mixtape on the net
People are using the internet to promote their rap music and videos
Put some food on the table, everybody grab a plate
Providing food for others to eat
But didn't nobody cook, nobody brought to groceries
No one contributed to the meal preparation
Took my homies to the water, taught 'em how to fish
Teaching others useful skills
Some niggas lazy, don't rather you feed 'em, I said I'm done
Some people are too lazy to learn or work and I won't continue to provide for them
Blood sucking leaches, fuck 'em, I don't need 'em
I don't want to associate with people who drain me of my time and resources
Hustler niggas on it, that's the motto
I'm surrounded by other hardworking people who share the same mindset
H-N-O, Rocko
The initials for my crew and my nickname
I already know my M-O, grind get dope
I know my routine and it involves hard work and making money
Anything else an N-O
I won't waste time on anything that isn't productive or profitable
With my Creole chick from N-O cause she plug with the boy
I have connections and resources through my girlfriend from New Orleans
I know the lingo, I'm a hustler, I play with them toys
I am familiar with the terminology and operations of hustling and enjoy using firearms
I know how to make that mail, everything stamped up
I know how to make money and ensure that everything is legitimate
Letter A, number one, first at everything
I strive to be the best and succeed in everything I do
Settle for nothing, I want better things
I won't accept mediocrity and aim for the highest level of success
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Nasir Jones, Rodney Ramone Hill
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