In 1998, their album "Street Cinema" was released on Roc-A-Bloc/Ruffhouse records. The majority of the production was handled by Ski, famous for his work on Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt. It was critically-acclaimed but was not well-received commercially. It had a unique concept in which every track had its own storyline that was a good premise for a movie.
They did not get much airplay until the single "No Pigeons" was released, which hit #21 in the UK and stayed on the charts for six weeks. Street Cinema was re-released with "No Pigeons" appearing as a bonus track.
In an attempt to capitalize, Sporty Thievz also released a rebuttals to Destiny's Child's hits "Bills, Bills, Bills" (written by the same songwriter as "No Scrubs", Kandi Burruss) and "Independent Women". The rebuttal to Bills, Bills, Bills, is entitled "No Billz (Why, Why, Why?)" (a.k.a. No Bills, Bills, Bills), in which the group humorously question "Why we gotta spend, because we men?". In the "Independent Women" rebuttal "Independent Men" they consider the unfairness of child support, stating "She won't let me see my seed acting like it's funny, She gettin' her hair done with that diaper money".
On May 11, 2001, group member Marlon Brando was tragically killed after being struck by a car in North Bronx at the age of 22. It is reported that the driver of the car was intoxicated and swerving onto the sidewalk. Marlon Brando is believed to have saved a bystanding girl's life by pushing her out of the way. Since then, Sporty Thievz have been on hiatus. They are recording a follow-up to Street Cinema called Street Cinema 2 or Reincarnated, which will be coming soon under their label, Sporty Records.
Hit it Up
Sporty Thievz Lyrics
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Uh-oh, yeah
1 - Hey yo, all my life I've been trying to live it up
Pigeons like to flock they just wanna give it up
I don't want a girl
I just wanna hit it up
What the - you expect?
Blessings when my own - be correct
Blaze trum, coming for you gazy dons with arms
Hit your crib, blaze your moms
I spit bombs, eating - real like Jeff Dons
And chiefs that disagree with me, wave your arms
Don't get is twism, quit rapping and stick to living
You like a - cycle dawg nobody like you
I'm in the cockpit with hot -
And just like money in Titanic
I'm teaching - how to hot spit
I lock - peddeling rocks
Better off down in Broadway peddling socks
My hands stay hot, that's why the put metal with -
I'm gonna rock till I'm on a yacht settling stocks
Man - when you done with g's, I'm hungry
Split a cat from his hat to his Dungarees
Repeat 1
Hey yo I can't spit gotta smoke a - to this
I'm a hit a - make her son to this
You can't turn yourself in you gotta run to this
From police - tote your gun to this
Yo my car's futuristic that's where I keep the biscuit
Any girl's seen my - before must have kissed it
Shouts to my district, girls claim distant
Don't ever kiss chicks that wear lipstick
By holler catch my - on a visit
With Timbs, when I get rich cop the lizards
Hit a club, out the car like where the -
Y'all - know first out being snitches
Catch me on tv or in your girl's pictures
Peep the background see if panties in the pictures
Stay with the lickest
Surrounded by -
We the jiggest rate girls on who the thickest
Repeat 1
Yo, I feel like we can fly when I floor the ride
With them doors that open towards the sky
- on the block like your brand Delgado
Cause I pump out exotic you can test my product
Life is full of stress so I drink Old Gold
Smoke a - bring my high back with the stove
Body frame young but my mind is old
Bad student but with - I can honor roll
And the only crime I risk my life for is federal
Cause doing time for big dough is more acceptable
Girl with sex candies that's edible
Only if she got a good job like in medical
Grand stay recording, stay wearing Jordans
Beeper with the phone so a nigga look important
Yo what up?
It's that - who hit the club up
And - sitting there playing the wall get cut up
Repeat 1
If a - quick - grab my - and hit it up
Repeat 1
If a - quick - grab my - and hit it up
Uh-oh, uh-oh
The lyrics of the song "Hit it Up" by Sporty Thievz, convey a sense of bravado and confidence, in which the singer boasts about living his life as he wishes and obtaining whatever he wants, including women. He seems to be living a life of luxuries, however, he is still surrounded by danger as he mentions the police trying to catch him or being surrounded by weapons such as guns. The language used in the song is colloquial and street slang, which may alienate some listeners but it adds to the authenticity of the song.
The song also alludes to a life of crime as he describes his desire for expensive possessions such as exotic cars, smoking illegal substances and the selling of drugs to make money. This shows a lack of moral compass, as he values materialism and pleasure above all else. The abrupt ending of the song with the repetition of "uh-oh" encourages the listener to continue listening and become invested in the narrative that Sporty Thievz is communicating.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey yo, all my life I've been trying to live it up
I have always been striving to enjoy life to the fullest
Pigeons like to flock they just wanna give it up
Women are quick to engage in sexual activity without much persuasion
I don't want a girl, I just wanna hit it up
I am not interested in a relationship, I just want casual sex
Yo, I don't wish nobody one the best
I do not wish success for anyone else
What the - you expect?
What else would you expect from me?
Blessings when my own - be correct
I will only receive blessings when I am in the right mindset
Blaze trum, coming for you gazy dons with arms
I will bring trouble to my enemies who are foolish enough to challenge me
Hit your crib, blaze your moms
I will attack your home and harm your mother
I spit bombs, eating - real like Jeff Dons
My verbal attacks on others are intense and I eat real food like a wealthy and powerful man
And chiefs that disagree with me, wave your arms
If anyone disagrees with me, they better speak up and be prepared to face the consequences
Don't get is twism, quit rapping and stick to living
Do not misunderstand my words, if you cannot handle it then you should stop rapping and focus on your personal life
You like a - cycle dawg nobody like you
You are just like a bicycle, nobody is interested in you
I'm in the cockpit with hot -
I am in control and have access to powerful weapons
And just like money in Titanic, I'm teaching - how to hot spit
Like the wealth in the movie Titanic, I am teaching others how to be successful
I lock - peddeling rocks
I am successful in selling drugs
Better off down in Broadway peddling socks
You are better suited to sell socks on the street than to try selling drugs
My hands stay hot, that's why the put metal with -
I am dangerous and capable of carrying weapons, which is why they put metal detectors in certain areas
I'm gonna rock till I'm on a yacht settling stocks
I will continue to succeed until I can retire on a yacht, investing in the stock market
Man - when you done with g's, I'm hungry
I am always willing to earn more money, once one source of income dries up, I will search for another
Split a cat from his hat to his Dungarees
I will take everything from someone, from their possessions to their clothing
Hey yo I can't spit gotta smoke a - to this
I need to smoke marijuana to enhance my creativity and inspiration for this song
I'm a hit a - make her son to this
I will have sex with a woman and make her son listen to this song in the background
You can't turn yourself in you gotta run to this
If you are in trouble, you cannot surrender to the police, you must run and hide while listening to this song
From police - tote your gun to this
If the police are chasing you, you should be armed and listen to this song to give yourself confidence
Yo my car's futuristic that's where I keep the biscuit
My car has modern technology and is where I store my weapon
Any girl's seen my - before must have kissed it
Any woman who has seen my private parts must have already had sexual interactions with me
Shouts to my district, girls claim distant
I give a shoutout to my hometown, where women are hard to get
Don't ever kiss chicks that wear lipstick
Do not kiss women who wear lipstick, as it will smudge and be visible to others
By holler catch my - on a visit
If you call out to me, you will find me visiting someone
With Timbs, when I get rich cop the lizards
When I become wealthy, I will buy expensive clothing and accessories
Hit a club, out the car like where the -
When I arrive at a club, I will quickly exit my car and ask for the location of the party
Y'all - know first out being snitches
You are all aware that being a snitch is unacceptable in our community
Catch me on tv or in your girl's pictures
You might see me on television or in photos with other women
Peep the background see if panties in the pictures
Look closely at the background of the photos to see if there are any women's underwear present
Stay with the lickest
I consistently surround myself with the best people and things
Surrounded by -
I am always around beautiful women
We the jiggest rate girls on who the thickest
We are the best at identifying and interacting with the most physically attractive women
Yo, I feel like we can fly when I floor the ride
I feel empowered and free when driving fast in my car
With them doors that open towards the sky
My car has doors that swing upward
- on the block like your brand Delgado
I am known and respected like a popular brand name
Cause I pump out exotic you can test my product
I produce and sell high-quality and unique products
Life is full of stress so I drink Old Gold
To cope with life's difficulties, I drink low-quality beer
Smoke a - bring my high back with the stove
I smoke marijuana and cook food to find relaxation
Body frame young but my mind is old
I am physically young but have a mature mindset
Bad student but with - I can honor roll
Despite my poor academic performance, I can succeed with my street smarts
And the only crime I risk my life for is federal
I am only willing to commit crimes that carry significant reward, such as federal offenses
Cause doing time for big dough is more acceptable
I am willing to serve time in prison for a large amount of money
Girl with sex candies that's edible
I am interested in women who are sexually appealing and satisfying
Only if she got a good job like in medical
I am only interested in women who have respectable and well-paying jobs
Grand stay recording, stay wearing Jordans
I am always recording music and wearing expensive sneakers
Beeper with the phone so a nigga look important
I carry a pager with my cell phone to appear more important than I am
Yo what up?
Hello, what is going on?
It's that - who hit the club up
I am the one who goes to clubs and parties
And - sitting there playing the wall get cut up
If anyone is standing still and not enjoying themselves, I will confront them and make them have fun
If a - quick - grab my - and hit it up
If someone wants to have sex, they should be quick and discreet so as not to attract attention
Uh-oh, uh-oh
An expression of excitement or anticipation
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