Hanley is signed to Top Dawg Entertainment and is a member of Black Hippy along with Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar and Ab-Soul.
In 2008, ScHoolboy Q released his first mixtape titled, ScHoolboy Turned Hustla and followed up in 2009 with Gangsta & Soul. In 2011, he finally released his first album titled, Setbacks. Later ScHoolboy Q released his sophomore album titled, Oxymoron in early 2014, followed by Blank Face LP in 2016. Oxymoron was also nominated for Rap Album of The Year.
PHenomenon
ScHoolboy Q Lyrics
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Like I'm who these people idolize
And I won't let nothing get in my way
It ain't a thing, we do this all the time
Got another one, twist another one, off that indo
That's my medicine, need a bigger lung
Fame going to my head, call it wisdom
This chewing gum, always hold ya tongue
Never spit it out, we finna miss like cobras huh
We soldiers huh, you noticed them
As the tales money flip, until the quota's done
Yeah, until my single come, be the Devil's son
Devil's work, getting work, Hallelujah
Hope the Lord alerts, do a soul search
Understand my heart's good, but my daughter's first
Black episode, my down time, needed church
Precious life what my style is worth
Won't gain, let my shit assert
Move on!
We do this all the time
We do this all the time
We do this all the time
All the time
And I'm still up, never gave a damn, never gave a fuck
All my real niggas, we gon' stay in touch
Even out of range, nigga do your thang
You know where I'm at, just holla back
Where that cash at? Nigga flashback
Nigga sixteen? A dope sack
A sixteen? Stretch that
Double that, yeah, flip that
Big steps, work hard
Big yards, slanging footballs
Have 'em running back, receivers serving corners
It's taken by the pushers, burners eyes and lookers
Yeah, yeah, yeah, now see we gotta make it
We ain't trying to brick, unless we cop a brick
Accompanied by the razors, you know the shit
I make it easy, ain't this bout a bitch?
Move on!
We do this all the time
We do this all the time
We do this all the time
All the time
Said I can't lose, nigga gotta win
Future looking bright, Thomas Edison
Here we go again
Music always kept me calm, nigga ritalin
Always got it done, you a middleman
Contraband, yo we get it in
You are inelegant, my niggas looking militant
Dope boys, what you know about it?
You just know about it
A nigga sky high, boy, fuck a pilot
Microwave it fast boy, fuck a pilot
Yeah, hold it silence, keep your mouth closed
The game is to be sold not to be told, you like a ho
Matter like a auction, gave it to the best bidder
Lucky I didn't rob you, why your ass bitter?
I'm that nigga, better ask nigga
You was a phase, I outlast niggas
Move on!
We do this all the time
We do this all the time
We do this all the time
All the time
In "PHenomenon," ScHoolboy Q raps about his status as a phenomenon that people idolize. He reflects on his rise to fame and wealth but also acknowledges the challenges that come with it. He talks about his drug use and how it affects him, both positively and negatively. Despite the fame and fortune, ScHoolboy Q stays true to his roots and maintains connections with his real friends. He discusses the illicit activities he engages in, such as drug dealing and the importance of keeping silent about it. He concludes by emphasizing his determination to succeed and stay on top, no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel like a phenomenon
I am confident and successful, and people look up to me
Like I'm who these people idolize
People idolize me and my success
And I won't let nothing get in my way
I won't let anything stop me from achieving my goals
It ain't a thing, we do this all the time
This success is normal for me and my crew
Got another one, twist another one, off that indo
I am smoking weed to relax and escape from reality
That's my medicine, need a bigger lung
Smoking weed is my way of coping with stress
Fame going to my head, call it wisdom
I am getting overconfident and sometimes make poor decisions
Now I need racks, yeah, Wimbledon
I need a lot of money to maintain my lifestyle
This chewing gum, always hold ya tongue
Be careful what you say, don't speak without thinking
Never spit it out, we finna miss like cobras huh
Don't waste words, be efficient in communication
We soldiers huh, you noticed them
We are strong and resilient, and people recognize our strength
As the tales money flip, until the quota's done
We will continue to make money until we reach our goal
Yeah, until my single come, be the Devil's son
I will do whatever it takes to succeed, even if it's not always the most ethical
Devil's work, getting work, Hallelujah
I am working hard to achieve success, even if it's not always morally right
Hope the Lord alerts, do a soul search
I hope to find guidance in my spiritual beliefs to guide my actions
Understand my heart's good, but my daughter's first
My family is my top priority, and I hope to be a good role model for my daughter
Black episode, my downtime, needed church
I sometimes struggle with mental health and need to seek help and support
Precious life what my style is worth
I value my life and my success very highly
Won't gain, let my shit assert
I won't let others bring me down or hold me back
And I'm still up, never gave a damn, never gave a fuck
I am still successful and resilient, and I don't care what others think of me
All my real niggas, we gon' stay in touch
I will maintain my relationships with my true friends
Even out of range, nigga do your thang
Even when we are apart, we will still support each other's goals and aspirations
You know where I'm at, just holla back
My friends know where to find me if they need me
Where that cash at? Nigga flashback
I am focused on making money and achieving financial success
Nigga sixteen? A dope sack
At sixteen years old, I was dealing drugs to make money
A sixteen? Stretch that
At sixteen years old, I was able to make a little money stretch far
Double that, yeah, flip that
I learned to turn a profit on my drug dealing
Big steps, work hard
I am taking big steps to achieve success through hard work
Big yards, slanging footballs
I am making big plays and achieving success, just like in football
Have 'em running back, receivers serving corners
I am making money and people are coming back for more
It's taken by the pushers, burners eyes and lookers
My success is attracting attention from those who want to use or steal from me
Yeah, yeah, yeah, now see we gotta make it
We need to keep pushing until we achieve success
We ain't trying to brick, unless we cop a brick
We won't take unnecessary risks unless the potential reward is very high
Accompanied by the razors, you know the shit
We are prepared to defend ourselves if necessary
I make it easy, ain't this bout a bitch?
I am making success look easy, despite the challenges that come with it
Said I can't lose, nigga gotta win
I am confident in my ability to succeed
Future looking bright, Thomas Edison
I have a promising future ahead of me, just like inventor Thomas Edison
Here we go again
I am ready to face new challenges and continue my journey to success
Music always kept me calm, nigga ritalin
Music has been a source of comfort and support for me, like the medication Ritalin
Always got it done, you a middleman
I always accomplish my goals without relying on others to do the work for me
Contraband, yo we get it in
I am involved in illegal activities, but I am successful in making money from them
You are inelegant, my niggas looking militant
You are not as successful as me, and my team looks strong and intimidating
Dope boys, what you know about it?
I am experienced in selling drugs and making money from it
You just know about it
You may know about my success, but you haven't experienced it yourself
A nigga sky high, boy, fuck a pilot
I am successful and flying high, I don't need a pilot
Microwave it fast boy, fuck a pilot
I am able to achieve success quickly and efficiently, without needing much help
Yeah, hold it silence, keep your mouth closed
Be discreet about illegal activities to avoid getting caught
The game is to be sold not to be told, you like a ho
Success in the drug game comes from selling drugs, not talking about it like a prostitute
Matter like a auction, gave it to the best bidder
In the drug game, the best bidder is the one who will pay the most money
Lucky I didn't rob you, why your ass bitter?
I didn't steal from you, so why are you upset with me?
I'm that nigga, better ask nigga
I am the man to talk to if you want success in the drug game
You was a phase, I outlast niggas
You were a temporary obstacle, I am stronger and more resilient than you
Contributed by Lila L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TrapHippy
this songs brings me crazy nostalgia.
@SJ-su1ki
Same bro high school days for me
@superkrystal98
This song got me through high school back in 2012, loved the chorus but did not know who sang it. RIP to a beautiful vocalist Alori. Also time flies, Qâs daughter is a big girl now lol
@oGGVeNoM1
R.I.P alori joh!
@JonB86
She died
@wabrims7041
@johnwin11 in like 2012 she committed suicide
@BuMbAcLaHd
Even before she passed away i wanted to here more from her. R.I.P. Alori Joh
@relaxhealradio8636
Hear*
@seanshabazz5165
Did'nt even know Alori Joh passed away and it hurts coz this voice has so much soul.Rest In Paradise
LONG LIVE TDE
@boity-fromthemilkygalaxy2504
4 years later I see what you did there