Who Am I
Snoop Doggy Dogg & Dr. Dre Lyrics

I am Posdnous
I am the rapper known as Posdnous

I be the new generation of slaves
I am part of a new generation of people who work hard but don't necessarily have a lot of control over our own lives

Here to make papes to buy a record exec rakes
I make money to support myself and to contribute to the pile of money that ultimately goes to the record executives who control the music industry

The pile of revenue I create
The money I make from my music contributes to the overall profits of the music industry

But I guess I don't get a cut 'cause my rent's a month late
Despite the money I bring in, I am still struggling financially and may not even get a fair share of the profits I help create

Product of a North Carolina cat
I was born and raised in North Carolina

Who scratched the back of a pretty woman named Hattie
My father had a relationship with a woman named Hattie

Who departed life just a little too soon
Hattie passed away before she could see the success I have achieved as a rapper

And didn't see me grab the Plug Tune fame
Hattie didn't live long enough to see me become famous for my music

As we go a little somethin' like this
Now I'm going to get into the details of my life and my thoughts through my music

Look ma, no protection
I didn't use protection during sex

Now I got a daughter named Ayana Monay
I have a daughter named Ayana Monay

And I can play the cowboy to rustle in the dough
I can hustle in order to make money for my family

So the scenery is healthy where her eyes lay
I want to create a healthy environment for my daughter to grow up in

I am an early bird but the feathers are black
I wake up early but my life has been marked by hardship and struggle

So the apples that I catch are usually all worms
My circumstances often make it difficult for me to find success and happiness

But it's a must to decipher one's queen
It's important to recognize a good partner

From a worm who plays groupie and spread around the bad germ
It's important to avoid negative influences, like people who sleep around and spread disease

I cherish the twilight
I enjoy the peacefulness and beauty of twilight, the time just after sunset

I maximize, my soul is the right size
I try to get the most out of life and find harmony and balance within myself

I watch for the power to run out on the moon
I pay attention to the cycles of nature, like the waxing and waning of the moon

(And that'll be sometime soon)
I recognize that everything in life is temporary and always changing

Faker than a fist of kids
Someone is being fake or insincere

Speakin' that they're black
Someone is claiming to be black, but their actions or words suggest otherwise

When they're just niggas trying to be Greek
People are trying to act like they're part of a fraternity or sorority, when they're really just pretending

Or some tongues who lied
Someone is lying or being deceptive

And said "We'll be natives to the end"
Someone is claiming to be a native to a particular place or culture, but may not actually be

Nowadays we don't even speak
People don't communicate or connect as much as they used to

I guess we got our own life to live
People are too focused on their own lives and goals to connect with others

Or is it because we want our own kingdom to rule?
People may want to have power and control over their own lives, rather than rely on others

Every now and then I step to the now
Sometimes I take a step back and focus on the present moment

For now I see back then I might have acted like a fool
Looking back on my past, I realize there were times when I made mistakes or acted foolishly

Now I won't apologize for it
I won't apologize for my past mistakes

This is not a bunch of Bradys
This is not a perfect or idyllic situation

But a bunch of black man's pride
This situation is something that black men can take pride in

Yet I can safely say
I can confidently state

I've never played a sister by touching where her private parts reside
I have never been inappropriate or disrespectful toward women

I've always walked the right side of the road
I have always tried to do the right thing and follow a morally upright path

If I wasn't making song I wouldn't be a thug selling drugs
If I wasn't making music, I wouldn't be resorting to criminal activity to make money

But a man with a plan
I am someone who has a plan for my life and future

And if I was a rug cleaner
Even if I had a less respectable job, I would still do my best and take pride in my work

Betcha Pos'd have the cleanest rugs
I would still do a great job and excel at any job I do

The Plug Two brand with the flavour
My music represents the sound and style of the hip hop group I'm in, De La Soul

In the flute watch the sniffin'
I'm watching my own actions and behavior to make sure I don't get caught up in negative situations

So a sack of shows in demand
I am in high demand as a performer

I read the diction from the second page
I am able to understand and analyze situations quickly and effectively

I got the one-two gauge
I am skilled and experienced in my craft

Baritone to the izm fan
My sound and style of music appeals to a wide audience

Trees fall so I can play ground with my ink
I draw inspiration and creativity from the natural world around me

So let me need ya to my ems go
Let me connect with my fans and build a relationship with them

I push the infinite and carry it
I aim for greatness and constantly strive to improve my craft

My carrier's the three over one
My music is carried over radio waves and other forms of media

So my pluggins already know
My fans and followers are already familiar with my style and sound

Lick shots with moo
I make gun sounds in my music

Catch the boo
I capture the attention and admiration of my audience

From a ghost in the heckling crowd
Even amidst negativity or criticism, I am able to capture the attention and admiration of my audience

If I give a foot
If I become involved in a situation

Jack Ville caught a spill
Something negative will happen as a result

When a still came from my mouth
When I speak or act

I brought a head down south
I caused someone to feel shame or embarrassment

I don't check for the noose and the neck
I don't worry too much about other people's opinions or what might bring me down

So I never tell my ems
I don't share my personal struggles or issues with my fans

That finesse is knocking at my door
I am aware that there may be manipulative or dishonest people trying to take advantage of me

I choose to run from the rays of the burning sun
I choose to avoid negative situations and people that may bring me down or harm me

And dodge a needle washing up upon a sandy shore
I avoid danger or risk, like a needle on the beach that could cause injury or harm

I bring the element H with the 2
I bring a unique and powerful energy to my music

So ya owe me what's coming when I'm raining on your new parade
When I'm successful and doing well, people will recognize my talent and owe me respect

It's just mind over matter
Success and achievement is mostly about having the right mindset

And what matters is
What's important is

That the mind isn't guided by the punished shade
It's important to have a clear and positive mindset and not be weighed down by negativity or punishment

I keep the walking on the right side
I try to do the right thing and stay on the right path

But I won't judge the next who handles walking on the wrong
I won't judge others for making mistakes or taking a different path than me

'Cause that's how he wants to be
Because everyone has the right to choose their own path and desires

No difference, see
Ultimately, there is no fundamental difference between people who make mistakes and those who don't

I want to be like the name of this song
I want to embody the message and meaning behind the song, which is about finding one's place and identity in the world