Musically, Schoolly D and his DJ Code Money came up with electronic hardcore beats. Later on, Schoolly embraced the afrocentric style, working together with KRS-One. He contributed songs and music to many Abel Ferrara films. Schoolly also wrote "The Player" for Ferrara's film The Blackout, as well as the score to Ferrara's R'Xmas. In addition he also contributed the title track to Ferrara's King of New York starring Christopher Walken. The film also contained several tracks from the album "Am I Black enough for you?". His last album features guest appearances by Public Enemy's Chuck D, Chuck Chillout, Lady B and The Sneaker Pimps.
Schoolly also does the music and occasional narration for the cult animated series Aqua Teen Hunger Force.
P.S.K. 'What Does It Mean'?
Schoolly D Lyrics
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People always say, ”What the hell does that mean?”
P for the people who can't understand
How one homeboy became a man
S for the way we scream and shout
One by one I'm knockin' you out
K for the way my DJ kuttin'
Other MC's, man, they ain't sayin' nothin'
I think, Code Money, yo time is on
P.S.K., we're makin' that green
People always say, ”What the hell does that mean?”
P for the people who can't understand
How one homeboy became a man
S for the way we scream and shout
One by one I'm knockin' you out
K for the way my DJ kuttin'
Other MC's, man, they ain't sayin' nothin'
Rockin' on to the brink of dawn
I think, Code Money, yo time is on
Drivin' in my car down the avenue
Towin' on a J, sippin' on some brew
Turn around, see the fly young lady
Pull to the curb and park my Mercedes
Sayin', “Fly lady, now you're lookin' real nice
Sweeter than honey, sugar and spice”
Told her my name was MC Schoolly D
All about makin' that cash money
She said, 'Schoolly D, I know your game
Heard about you in the hall of fame'
I said, 'Mama, mama, I tell you no lies
'Cause all I wanna do is to get you high
And eh ay you down and do the body rock
To the wall, to the corner,' got into the car
Took a little trip to a fancy bar
Copped some brew, some J, some coke
Tell you now, brother, this ain't no joke
She got me to the crib, she laid me on the bed
I fucked her from my toes to the top of my head
I finally realized the girl was a whore
Gave her ten dollars, she asked me for some more
P.S.K., we're makin' that green
People always say, “What the hell does that mean?”
P for the people who can't understand
How one homeboy became a man
S for the way we scream and shout
One by one I'm knockin' you out
K for the way my DJ kuttin'
Other MC's, man, they ain't sayin' nothin'
Rockin' on to the brink of dawn
I think, Code Money, yo time is on
Clinton Road one Saturday night
Towin' on a cheeba I was feelin' alright
Then my homie-homie called me on the phone
His name is Chief Keith, but we call him Bone
Told me 'bout this party on the South side
Copped my pistols, jumped into the ride
Got at the bar, copped some flack
Copped some cheeba-cheeba, it wasn't wack
Got to the place, and who did I see
A sucker-ass nigga tryin' to sound like me
Put my pistol up against his head
I said, “Sucker-ass nigga, I should shoot you dead”
A thought ran across my educated mind
Said, “Man, Schoolly D ain't doin' no time”
Grabbed the microphone and I started to talk
Sucker-ass nigga, man, he started to walk
P.S.K., we're makin that green
People always say, “What the hell does that mean?”
P for the people who can't understand
How one homeboy became a man
S for the way we scream and shout
One by one I'm knockin' you out
K for the way my DJ kuttin'
Other MC's, man, they ain't sayin' nothin'
Rockin' on to the brink of dawn
I think, Code Money, yo time is on
In Schoolly D's song P.S.K. 'What Does It Mean', the lyrics describe the P.S.K. crew and their rise to fame. 'P' stands for the people who can't understand how one of their own became a successful rapper. 'S' stands for the way they scream and shout, while 'K' stands for the way their DJ cuts music. The song also includes explicit lyrics about sex, drugs, and violence, which were controversial at the time of its release.
The lyrics in the song show the gritty realities of the life that Schoolly D and his crew lived. It depicts a world where violence and drugs are ubiquitous, and where sex is casual and transactional. However, despite the bleakness, there's a sense of power and triumph in the way the P.S.K. crew do what they want and make their way up in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
P.S.K., we're makin' that green
Schoolly D and his crew are earning money
People always say, ”What the hell does that mean?”
Others are curious about what P.S.K. stands for
P for the people who can't understand
The first letter of P.S.K. represents those who don't get it
How one homeboy became a man
Schoolly D is celebrating his personal growth and success
S for the way we scream and shout
The next letter in P.S.K. stands for the intense energy of their performances
One by one I'm knockin' you out
Schoolly D is confident in his ability to defeat other MCs
K for the way my DJ kuttin'
The final letter represents the DJ's skillful scratching technique
Other MC's, man, they ain't sayin' nothin'
Schoolly D thinks other rappers don't have anything interesting to say
Rockin' on to the brink of dawn
Schoolly D's shows go on until morning
I think, Code Money, yo time is on
Schoolly D believes in the success of his friend and collaborator, Code Money
Drivin' in my car down the avenue
Schoolly D is cruising around town
Towin' on a J, sippin' on some brew
He is smoking marijuana and drinking beer
Turn around, see the fly young lady
Schoolly D spots an attractive woman
Pull to the curb and park my Mercedes
He stops his luxury car to approach her
Sayin', “Fly lady, now you're lookin' real nice
Schoolly D compliments her appearance
Sweeter than honey, sugar and spice”
He continues to flatter her with sweet language
Told her my name was MC Schoolly D
He introduces himself as a rapper
All about makin' that cash money
Schoolly D is focused on earning money
She said, 'Schoolly D, I know your game
The woman is aware of Schoolly D's intentions
Heard about you in the hall of fame'”
She knows about his success as a rapper
I said, 'Mama, mama, I tell you no lies
Schoolly D insists he is being genuine with her
'Cause all I wanna do is to get you high
He wants to smoke marijuana with her
And eh ay you down and do the body rock
Schoolly D suggests they dance and have sex
To the wall, to the corner,' got into the car
They get into his car to find a private place
Took a little trip to a fancy bar
They go to a nice bar
Copped some brew, some J, some coke
They acquire more marijuana, beer, and cocaine
Tell you now, brother, this ain't no joke
Schoolly D takes drug use seriously
She got me to the crib, she laid me on the bed
They go to her place and start hooking up
I fucked her from my toes to the top of my head
They have sex for a long time
I finally realized the girl was a whore
Schoolly D realizes the woman is a prostitute
Gave her ten dollars, she asked me for some more
He pays her for her services, but she wants more money
Clinton Road one Saturday night
Schoolly D is now in a different location
Towin' on a cheeba I was feelin' alright
He is still smoking marijuana
Then my homie-homie called me on the phone
Schoolly D receives a call from his friend
His name is Chief Keith, but we call him Bone
He introduces his friend's nickname
Told me 'bout this party on the South side
Chief Keith informs Schoolly D about a party they can attend
Copped my pistols, jumped into the ride
Schoolly D brings guns and they head to the party
Got at the bar, copped some flack
They buy some more drugs
Copped some cheeba-cheeba, it wasn't wack
The new drugs are good quality
Got to the place, and who did I see
They arrive at the party and see someone familiar
A sucker-ass nigga tryin' to sound like me
Someone is imitating Schoolly D's style
Put my pistol up against his head
Schoolly D threatens the imitator with a gun
I said, “Sucker-ass nigga, I should shoot you dead
He considers killing the imitator
A thought ran across my educated mind
Schoolly D has a moment of reflection
Said, “Man, Schoolly D ain't doin' no time'
He realizes the consequences of committing murder
Grabbed the microphone and I started to talk
Schoolly D starts rapping on the mic
Sucker-ass nigga, man, he started to walk
The imitator leaves the party
Contributed by Sophie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alex_harnar_618
That record scratching sound is from the song: ‘Change The Beat’ by Beside & Fab 5 Freddy (1981) It’s is one of the top most scratched record samples of all time: It’s been sampled in songs such as:
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Thrift Shop
by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz (2012)
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Paid in Full
by Eric B. & Rakim (1987)
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Right Here
by Justin Bieber feat. Drake (2012)
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Rockit
by Herbie Hancock (1983)
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So Far...
by Eminem (2013)
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Finally Moving
by Pretty Lights (2006)
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Yo Perreo Sola
by Bad Bunny and Nesi (2020)
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Rhythm Rock Rapp
by Daniel Sofer feat. The Unknown DJ and Dr. Dre (1984)
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Lamborghini
by Trenchcoat (1987)
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P.S.K. - What Does It Mean?
by Schoolly D (1985)
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I'm a Slave 4 U
by Britney Spears (2001)
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Hey Young World
by Slick Rick (1988)
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Face the Music
by Crazy Town (1999)
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Cure for the Itch
by Linkin Park (2000)
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Supersonic by J.J Fad (1987)
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Boyz-N-The-Hood
by Eazy-E (1987)
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Hey Ladies
by Beastie Boys (1989)
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U Can't Touch This (KMel Mix)
by MC Hammer (1990)
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Stardust Speedway (Present)
by Naofumi Hataya (1993)
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Posse in Effect
by Beastie Boys (1986)
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Something 2 Dance 2
by N.W.A (1988)
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‘Scrappy’s Rap’ from ‘Scooby Doo & The Ghoul School’ (1988)
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And literally so many more!
@melonhead1920
The reason for 6 in the morning. The reason for Boyz in da hood. The Original Gangsta rap flow.
@amerikkasmostwantedniggayo2953
No it's really not cube been making gangsta ryhmes in 83 and 84. Plus nwa was just rapping about every day shit cube himself said he wanted to rap about real shit and the reality they came from . Schoolly D more is talking on the sex tip in the majority of his ryhmes . Without schoolly D and ice t I'm sure there would be an nwa
@Krazy_attitude15
@@amerikkasmostwantedniggayo2953 maybe but nwa wasn't the first and we know that
@marvelous10301
I been saying schoolly started gangsta rap
@ruffmedia5734
@@amerikkasmostwantedniggayo2953 Not really, PSK/GUCCI TIME first ever Gangster Hip-Hop records and there is no way when u listen to Eazy's first record its a straight take on Schoolly
@tg3grant704
Not Even close, and mix master spade mix master Ken Toddy Tee was out before this in L.A , #TheBatterRam
@thatundergroundflavorrareo3194
Man...let me just say this...Schoolly D’s beats are some of the absolute hardest and most gritty in the history of hip-hop. No joke. His production has always exemplified the music in its purest form.
Fun Fact: Every element of this track was created live and on the spot. Schoolly literally made up the beat on the drum machine at the same time he was was rapping his verses in the studio, while Code Money was laying down his scratches. They don’t make shit like that anymore.
@RogueBoyScout
If I recall right, the echo effect was an accident, but it reminded them of the flanging effects of PCP they left it it...
@djtrakakadrunkpoet8598
Yea that’s dope man
@CarolineMartin
The secret ingredient is DUST