Red Hook Day
Shabazz The Disciple Lyrics

Yo it was all a dream, me and my brothers shakim and rahkeem
The singer and his brothers had big dreams of being successful musicians.

Up black crib puffin l's seeing ourselves on the screen
They smoked marijuana and imagined seeing themselves performing on television.

Our pictures in a magazine, we up in a limousine
Their dream included being famous and riding around in a luxurious car.

In suede bally's, silk shirts and jeans with the Gucci seams
They imagined themselves wearing expensive and fashionable clothing.

I beat boxed and niggaz flow till we was dizzy
The group spent countless hours practicing and perfecting their flow and beatboxing skills.

My manager Mo, Chuck, Fresh, G-Money, Wil, Louie and Wizzy
The singer had a team of people who supported and helped him, including managers and friends.

Those were my favorite days when I turn back the page
The singer fondly remembers these early days and often reflects on them.

And everyday we did a show, the staircase was the stage
They performed wherever they could, including on a staircase.

And yo the name of the group: it was 'RAHSHASHA'
The group had a unique and memorable name.

Whoever thought that hip hop would make it this far
The artist reflects on the success of hip hop and how it exceeded people's expectations.

At 16 we did our first real show at the miccio
The group had their first big break at a popular venue at the age of 16.

My mother believed in us, she shot our first video
The artist's mother was supportive of their music and helped them record their first music video.

We would go to my uncle young's house every sunday
The group spent time practicing their music at the singer's uncle's house every Sunday.

He let us do our thang, we had a hot tape on monday
The uncle was supportive and allowed the group to practice and create music, resulting in a successful recording.

I love them both for that, they always had my back
The singer is grateful for his mother and uncle's support and encouragement.

They made me who I am today, I see that when I look back
The artist credits his family for shaping him into the person he is today and recognizes their impact on his life.

Red Hook day gave me the confidence to do what I do
The artist's experiences in Red Hook gave him the confidence to pursue his dreams.

Mr. Gus, Stephen Moore, 9-2 Crash Crew
The singer is grateful for the people who inspired him and helped him along the way.

RZA seen what it took the world time to see
The RZA recognized the singer's talent before the rest of the world caught on.

I dedicate this to y'all for inspiring me come on!
The artist dedicates this song to those who inspired and supported him on his journey.

Hip-Hop is my religion son, music and fashion
Hip hop, music, and fashion are central elements of the artist's life and personal identity.

Since I was a lil nigga yo, I do this with passion
The artist has been passionate about hip hop since a young age.

It took me around the world from brazil to paris
His music has taken him to many different places around the world.

Even on channel 2 news with my man reggie harris
The artist has appeared on television to talk about his music.

Crime saga nominated soul train '96
The singer's music was nominated for a Soul Train award in 1996.

Even though I do it son, I'm still a fan of this shit
The singer still loves and appreciates hip hop, even though he's now a successful musician himself.

When 'BDP' said didididadiday
The singer references a lyric from the group 'Boogie Down Productions.'

KRS dissed Marley Marl, Shan and Shante
The lyric references a diss track by KRS-One aimed at other hip hop musicians.

And Stetsasonic had the Brooklyn anthem
The artist references a song by the group 'Stetsasonic' that is associated with Brooklyn.

We would rush a house party mob deep and vamp them
The singer and his friends would attend house parties and start fights with other groups.

I slammed the mic when I'm done and kicked a hole in the speaker
The singer was known for his energetic performances and sometimes even damaged equipment in the process.

When Rakim told Big Daddy Kane +Follow the Leader+
The artist references a lyric from Rakim's song 'Follow the Leader' that features Big Daddy Kane.

When Slick and Doug E. them said +La-Di-Da-Di+
The artist references a song by Slick Rick and Doug E. Fresh called 'La Di Da Di.'

When trench coats would hide the shottie to stick up the party
The artist references a time when it was common for people to bring weapons to parties and use them to rob others.

We was forever on that Brooklyn bullshit
The singer and his friends were known for their tough and aggressive attitude, which they associated with being from Brooklyn.

My new projects posse was quick to pull shit
The artist's crew from a neighborhood called 'Projects' was known for getting into fights and causing trouble.

And fuck a fair one, you got ya head snuffed and stomped in
The singer and his friends believed in fighting dirty and would often attack others without warning.

Back when that nigga Tim Dog made +Fuck Compton+
The singer references a controversial song by Tim Dog that disses the entire city of Compton.

+Hey Young World+ is my all time favorite
The singer has a favorite song called 'Hey Young World.'

Even now I still sing it every time when I play it
The artist still enjoys listening to 'Hey Young World' and often sings along.

And all my fans around the world whose admiring me
The artist is grateful for his fans all over the world who appreciate his music.

I had the vision all my life son, I came a long way
The singer had a dream of becoming a successful musician since he was young, and he's proud of how far he's come.

And now the whole world's invited
The singer's music can be enjoyed by anyone around the world.

I welcome y'all to Red Hook day!
The artist invites listeners to join him in celebrating Red Hook day.

My Uncle Cliff and Calvin Klein always knew I had the vision in mind
The artist's uncle and another person named Calvin Klein recognized the artist's talent and passion for music.

And one day it'll be my time to shine
The artist always believed he would be successful and that his hard work would pay off one day.

Back in 1989 they bought me up to 105.9
The singer was brought onto a radio station in 1989 to play his music.

They played my shit and it lit up the phone lines
People loved the artist's music and called into the radio station to request more.

Ladies and gentlemen, you're about to see
The singer is about to achieve even greater success and become more well-known.

A past time hobby about to be
Music, which was once just a hobby for the singer, is about to become his full-time career.

Taken to the cinema screens and BET
The singer's music is going to be featured on television and in movies.

And be blazin ON WQHT and MTV
The artist's music is going to be played on popular radio and television channels.

Shit, I sacrificed my whole life for this
The artist has given up everything in pursuit of his dream of being a successful musician.

Everyday I roll the dice and pray to Christ for this, for real!
The singer recognizes that success is never guaranteed and he often relies on luck and faith to make it in the music industry.

Def Jam was always my favorite label
The singer has always been a fan of the music label Def Jam.

Since the days I rocked '2 TONE' leather pants and a gold cable
The artist used to wear a particular style of clothing that was popular in his youth.

And +Krush Groove+ showed me dreams come true
The artist references a movie called 'Krush Groove' that inspired him and showed him what was possible in the music industry.

All a nigga need is passion to follow' em through
The artist believes that passion is the most important quality to have in order to achieve your dreams.

I love Russell Simmons he inspire me to hustle and keep swimming
The singer is inspired by music executive Russell Simmons and his work ethic.

And never give up the struggle, focus on winning
The artist believes that it's important to never give up, even when things get difficult, and to focus on achieving your goals.

This year I'ma do my thang, word to 'RAH' who hovers me
The singer is determined to continue creating great music and is inspired by 'RAH' to do so.

I'll love +Wu-Tang Forever+, cause the RZA discovered me
The singer has a deep appreciation for the music group Wu-Tang Clan and their leader, RZA, who helped him achieve success in the music industry.

Come on come on ha!
The singer is energized and excited about his journey and what's to come.