Servin' Em Heat
South Central Cartel is a gangsta rap group. As one of the original early-'… Read Full Bio ↴South Central Cartel is a gangsta rap group. As one of the original early-'90s West Coast gangsta collectives to follow N.W.A's lead, South Central Cartel first appeared with their debut album South Central Madness in early 1992 before releasing a succession of albums throughout the remainder of the decade. After their follow-up, 1994's N Gatz We Truss, generated a sizable amount of attention in the gangsta rap underground, Def Jam signed the group, eventually resulting in their most realized album, 1997's All Day Everyday. During this same era, group leaders Havoc & Prodeje released a string of albums on Quality Records as well, helping garner a small yet healthy cult audience. Unfortunately, Def Jam dropped the group in the late '90s, and they ended up releasing the relatively disappointing Concrete Jungle, Vol. 1 on an indie label, which signaled their plummet into oblivion. Despite their lack of commercial success, the group does stand alongside fellow early-'90s West Coast collectives such as N.W.A, Compton's Most Wanted, and Above the Law as gangsta rap pioneers. Everybody from S.C.C are members of Hoover Crips.

Servin' Em Heat
South Central Cartel Lyrics


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199-muthafuckin' 4, South Central Cartel is back in the house
Prodeje, Havikk the Rhyme Son and the Mouthpiece
And we straight servin' your ass, heat

Muthafuckas gettin' clowned like I said in the 9-1
But 94 is in effect if you want some
Funk fo' yo' trunk, bring it on if it's on then it's poppin'
And only for the real car droppin'

G shit, nigga through the hood's in the S-C
P da R da O da D da E da J da E is me
Comin' [Incomprehensible] I don't think so, niggas gotta float style
This lil' nigga still loco

89 where the hustlers dwell
You wanna know where I'm from S-C Cartel
To the Crips and the Bloods, I'm a homie
Many niggas talk shit and get banked with the O E

Regulatin' off petitions, callin' on the D L
That's where the real O.G.'s bail
Down low in a short coupe
Knock, knock, for the hoes in the hood tryin' to be suit

It's all good when I'm creepin'
Back street lights on and muthafuckas done sleepin'
I know my city so I'm rollin', niggas tried to swang with this
But South Central's kinda dangerous

S-C nigga kickin' gangsta shit
Cartel gonna get my back
S-C nigga kickin' gangsta shit, fool
Run up and I'ma serve you heat

Breakin' muthafuckas off, nigga for the hoo-ride
A true G from the C finna G-slide
Strapped 'cause it's on if them niggas runnin' up play the back in
'Cause I'ma clown with my Mac-10

Big G's in the hood stay down for a nigga
Hoes ride dicks 'cause we got bigger
90 muthafuckin' 2 street
S-C Cartel bailin' through the mist servin' much hell

Niggas fronted on a nigga in the 93
The little loc's bustin' caps for the bigger G
Peelin' niggas cap quick
I let the khakis hang get ripped for the niggas wanna set trip

Surely loc's with the locs
Glock in my drawers fuckin' with the old folks
Knuckle headed nigga in' the hood gettin' lit off the E.T. and O.E
Layin' in the cut for the police

H A to the V I double muthafuckin' K
Creepin' on yo' ass with an AK
At the park shootin' hoops and finna get my strap on
Smokin' niggas 'cause I'm jail pro

S-C nigga kickin' gangsta shit
Cartel gonna get my back
S-C nigga kickin' gangsta shit, fool
Run up and I'ma serve you heat

Run up and I'ma serve you heat
Run up and I'ma serve you heat
Run up and I'ma serve you heat
Cartel's gonna get my back

I'm from a hood where the real niggas come up
Some gang bang, some slang but I'm dealin' in the rap game
You try to figure who I run with
The S-C to the muthafuckin' C, that's all bitch

And in the end I'ma maintain
Muthafuckas hittin' deep try to main but I'm insane
So I wouldn't trip nigga 'cause I got a clip
For the 9, hangin' on my muthafuckin' hip

You need to kick it in the city with me
And Rhyme Son's peelin' caps on the suckers actin' shitty with me
And muthafuckas still flossin', still tryna O.G.
On the slap smokin' E.T.

Hangin' on the muthafuckin' deuce
I saw my cousin Prod hit the floor with a muthafuckin' small coupe
Mouthpiece got the Tec for yo' ass and it's over
And En Vogue couldn't hold ya

Niggas yellin' I'ma a 8-7 gangsta
Think what you want, I keep one in the chamber
A real Cartel nigga
Finger on the trigger if you step I'ma put yo' ass in the river

Shootin' dice in the hood buckin' niggas for their last end
In a mood to get my blastin'
Hittin' dips 'cause I'm down with the Crips and The Bloods G
And muthafuckas can't fade me

S-C nigga kickin' gangsta shit
Cartel gonna get my back
S-C nigga kickin' gangsta shit, fool
Run up and I'ma serve you heat

S-C nigga kickin' gangsta shit
Cartel gonna get my back
S-C nigga kickin' gangsta shit, fool
Run up and I'ma serve you heat

S-C nigga kickin' gangsta shit
Cartel gonna get my back
S-C nigga kickin' gangsta shit, fool
Run up and I'ma serve you heat

S-C nigga kickin' gangsta shit
Cartel gonna get my back




S-C nigga kickin' gangsta shit, fool
Run up and I'ma serve you heat

Overall Meaning

The song "Servin 'Em Heat" by South Central Cartel is a classic representation of West Coast gangsta rap from the early 90s. The song speaks about the streets of South Central Los Angeles and the gang culture that permeates it. The lyrics speak of the group's willingness to stand up for their neighborhood and their people, even in the face of danger. It also speaks to the bravado and confidence that comes with living in such an environment.


The line "Muthafuckas gettin' clowned like I said in the 9-1, but 94 is in effect" references other West Coast gangsta rap songs of the time, like Ice Cube's "Wicked" and Dr. Dre's "The Chronic." This indicates that SCC is trying to position themselves as the next leaders of West Coast gangsta rap. The song also talks about the different gangs in the area, referencing both the Crips and the Bloods.


The chorus, "S-C nigga kickin' gangsta shit, Cartel gonna get my back, Run up and I'ma serve you heat" is a clear message that the SCC is willing to use violence to protect their neighborhood and their lifestyle. There is a sense of pride in the group's actions and a call to action for others to follow in their footsteps.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AUSTIN PATTERSON, BRIAN K. WEST, CARY L. CALVIN, ROGER TROUTMAN

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