Silkk rose to fame in the mid-to-late 1990s, releasing records through Master P's label, No Limit Records. His self-titled debut, The Shocker, was released in 1996. Silkk was featured on Master P's 1998 hit, "Make 'Em Say Uhhh!" and had a minor rap hit with his own single that same year, "It Ain't My Fault," featuring label-mate Mystikal. Silkk also performed with R&B singer Mya on the second single released from her self-titled debut album, "Movin' On." In 1999, Mya and Silkk collaborated on the lead single from his album "Made Man." The track, titled "Somebody Like Me," went on to become one of the year's top-selling singles on the Billboard charts. Since then, Silkk has released two additional solo albums: "My World, My Way" in 2001 and "Based On A True Story" in 2004. Neither release generated the same success he enjoyed in the late 1990s. Silkk was also featured on World Wrestling Entertainment's Wreckless Intent album, which was released on May 23, 2006. The song he performed on the album, I'm Comin', has since been used as the theme song for SmackDown! wrestler M.V.P. Silkk also performed former SmackDown! wrestler Orlando Jordan's theme song, Do It Big.
Gangsta Ride
Silkk The Shocker Lyrics
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It's a gangsta gangsta ride
On the nutty danger side
As we ride, dip and slipping
Take your mind, on a high
It's a gangsta gangsta ride
On the nutty danger side
As we ride, dip and slipping
Yo yo, from that DPG nigga to the CP3
Back to the house, East to the West
Now take it BACK to the South
You know, how I switch my flow
If I'm lapsing you glad niggas'll get mad then, hit the flo'
Gotta bag me some dank so I, hit the sto'
In the winter it's the Hummer for the summer it's the, six-fo'
Got niggas mad at me (why?) Cause they can't get no six
Bitches upset with me (why?) Cause they can't get no dick
I'ma be on top of the game whether I'm, broke or rich
I don't stop once I'm on top I just drop mo' hits
I'm in the club with the thug, I just pop mo' Crist'
Tell Snoop to get the Coupe his new shit I just, gots to go get
Cause when I cock my shit, usually I pop my shit
Tell all you teary eyed females gettin over-offended
Cause I don't jock no chick
I'm the Boss, and I don't follow no person, I follow Jesus
Y'all blame a bunch of kids, so I gotta roll my Adidas
[Chorus]
Boom bam as I step in the jam, god damn
Don't need no introduction, cause you know who I am
The S-N-double-O-P, the only, fo' sho'
Now motherfuckers let me hear you say hoe
I spit ya, spat at ya, whoot wham, get at ya
Rider, I threw a slider, right at ya
Mash ya, gat ya, drip-drop the hatchet
Keep the party cracking, while I'm steady rapping
This game we run, y'all know what's happening
We back in effect, we got the heat on deck
I'm sliding down South with a blunt in my mouth
I catch a plane out East and try to make some peace
I'm hanging with my niggas in the projects
The homie's throwing a party, I gotta get back West
Oh yeah, that's right, we are the best
No Limit DPG Southwest connects, ya feel me?
[Chorus]
Keep it gangsta
Keep it gangsta, keep it gangsta dogg
Keep it, keep it gangsta dogg
Yeah, we keep it gangsta dogg
Fo' sho', we keep it gangsta dogg, what?
Yeah, I wanna say what up to all them gangstas
Out there on the Eastisde
(on the Southside, on the Northside) Yeah
(on the Westside)
Y'all niggas need to point the guns in the right directions
Ya know, ya heard?
It's a gangsta gangsta ride
On the nutty danger side
As we ride, dip and slippin
Take your mind, on a high
It's a gangsta gangsta ride
On the nutty danger side
As we ride, dip and slippin
Take your mind, on a high
[Chorus: x2]
In "Gangsta Ride," Silkk the Shocker and Snoop Dogg take the listener on a ride through their lifestyle and experiences, highlighting the dangerous and thrilling elements of their gangsta culture. The chorus sets the tone for the song, emphasizing the wild and high-energy moments experienced while riding with these two rappers. Silkk's verse starts by paying homage to various parts of the country before diving into his personal experiences of hitting the "sto'" for "dank" and cruising in different vehicles depending on the season. He acknowledges that people may be mad at him for various reasons but asserts that he will continue making music regardless. Silkk ends his verse by stating that he follows Jesus, not other people.
Snoop Dogg's verse continues the upbeat and boastful tone of the song, describing himself in various ways such as the "S-N-double-O-P" and the one who throws the best parties. He raps about how he keeps the party going while still putting in work in the rap game. Snoop emphasizes that he is all about keeping it gangsta and that he represents the Southwest with the No Limit DPG crew. The song ends with both rappers repeating the hook and asserting that they keep it gangsta.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a gangsta gangsta ride
We are on a ride of gangsters, with a dangerous vibe
On the nutty danger side
We are taking a ride on the crazy and dangerous side
As we ride, dip and slipping
As we are cruising, moving and swerving
Take your mind, on a high
Elevate your mind and feel amazing
Yo yo, from that DPG nigga to the CP3
From DPG (Snoop's crew) to CP3 (Silkk's crew) with a shoutout
Back to the house, East to the West
We are hitting the East and West and coming back home
Now take it BACK to the South
Now let's go back South, where we started the ride
You know, how I switch my flow
You know how I change my way of rapping
If I'm lapsing you glad niggas'll get mad then, hit the flo'
If I'm slowing down, those who like my music will get angry and dance
Gotta bag me some dank so I, hit the sto'
I need to buy some weed, so I hit the store
In the winter it's the Hummer for the summer it's the, six-fo'
In winter I drive a Hummer, and in summer it's the classic six-four Chevrolet car
Got niggas mad at me (why?) Cause they can't get no six
Some people are angry with me because they cannot afford a six-four car
Bitches upset with me (why?) Cause they can't get no dick
Some women are upset with me because I am not interested in them
I'ma be on top of the game whether I'm, broke or rich
I'll be at the top of my game regardless of my financial situation
I don't stop once I'm on top I just drop mo' hits
I keep releasing more hit songs once I am successful
I'm in the club with the thug, I just pop mo' Crist'
I party with gangsters and drink more Cristal champagne
Tell Snoop to get the Coupe his new shit I just, gots to go get
Tell Snoop to get his new car, while I need to go get something I want
Cause when I cock my shit, usually I pop my shit
Sometimes when I cock my gun, I end up shooting it
Tell all you teary eyed females gettin over-offended
Tell all those crying and overly offended women
Cause I don't jock no chick
Because I am not interested in them romantically
I'm the Boss, and I don't follow no person, I follow Jesus
I am the boss and I do not have any human boss, I follow Jesus
Y'all blame a bunch of kids, so I gotta roll my Adidas
You all blame a group of children, so I have to wear my Adidas sneakers
Boom bam as I step in the jam, god damn
As I walk into the event, I impress everyone
Don't need no introduction, cause you know who I am
I don't require an introduction as everyone knows me
The S-N-double-O-P, the only, fo' sho'
I am Snoop Dogg, and that's for sure
Now motherfuckers let me hear you say hoe
Now everyone, say 'hoe' out loud
I spit ya, spat at ya, whoot wham, get at ya
I can rap faster and better than you, and I can outsmart you
Rider, I threw a slider, right at ya
I am like a professional baseball pitcher throwing a slider pitch right at you
Mash ya, gat ya, drip-drop the hatchet
I can attack and destroy you with my gun, and finish you off
Keep the party cracking, while I'm steady rapping
Keep the party going while I'm rapping
This game we run, y'all know what's happening
We are running this game, and you know what it's about
We back in effect, we got the heat on deck
We are back in action, and we have our weapons ready
I'm sliding down South with a blunt in my mouth
I'm driving down South while smoking weed
I catch a plane out East and try to make some peace
I am flying to the East to try to make some peace
I'm hanging with my niggas in the projects
I am spending time with my friends in the low-income housing projects
The homie's throwing a party, I gotta get back West
My friend is throwing a party, so I need to return to the West
Oh yeah, that's right, we are the best
That's right, we are the best
No Limit DPG Southwest connects, ya feel me?
No Limit and DPG (Snoop's and Silkk's crew) are connected in the Southwest, do you understand?
Keep it gangsta
Keep it authentic and real in the gangster lifestyle
Keep it gangsta, keep it gangsta dogg
Keep it real and authentic in the gangster culture, dogg
Fo' sho', we keep it gangsta dogg, what?
Absolutely, we keep it real in the gangster culture, what?
Yeah, I wanna say what up to all them gangstas
I want to give a shoutout to all the authentic gangsters
Out there on the Eastisde
On the East side of town
(on the Southside, on the Northside) Yeah
(on the South side, on the North side), yes
(on the Westside)
(on the West side)
Y'all niggas need to point the guns in the right directions
You need to use your guns in the right way and aim at the correct targets
Ya know, ya heard?
You know what I mean?
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, MEECH WELLS, SILKK THE SHOCKER
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Jamaal Davis
I got this album a few days before it came out I even went down south that summer in 99 and seen the whole no limit perform and being a snoop fan made it one of the best days of my life to come from Connecticut to Charlotte and damn near violet my probation those were some days
oliverrando
This song was dope
Lolita Ellsworth
Balling like A.I..... since '96.
Gregorio Pena
@Lolita Ellsworth lol
Lolita Ellsworth
Rip 2pac.
JaynJett Jackson
This really was a great verse by silk
Treyvon Williams
for real.
masnwrdl05
The fucking hook tho
dylans voice
as we raaaaahd !!