Born in Corona, Queens, and raised on Groshon Ave in Yonkers, NY, Styles began rapping with Jadakiss and Sheek in 1994, as they all grew up in the same Yonkers, New York neighborhood. They eventually signed to Bad Boy Records, formed the rap group called "THE LOX" which stands for "Living Off Xperience", and recorded songs with Notorious B.I.G., Sean Combs and Darren Blackburn. In 1998, The Lox released Money, Power & Respect w/ the hit song "Money, Power, Respect" feat. fellow Bad Boy, "Lil Kim" and Ruff Ryder Earl "DMX" Simmons. Soon thereafter, Styles P led the Lox on the now infamous quest to leave Bad Boy Records. When they were finally released, the Lox signed to Interscope. Shortly thereafter, a new Lox album and Jadakiss' solo album Kiss Tha Game Goodbye were released.
Styles released A Gangster and a Gentleman in 2002, as his debut solo album. The album contained the song "The Life", featuring Pharoahe Monch which was originally recorded for Rawkus Records' Soundbombing 3 compilation album. The follow up hit was the song dedicated to marijuana use, "Good Times (I Get High)", one of the most played songs of 2002.
In 2003, Styles P. and Jadakiss appeared on the "Oz Soundtrack" with one of the harder edged songs "Some Niggas" about prison life. On a mixed album with several songs about the lifestyle behind bars, "Some Niggas" was one of the fiercest and most remembered songs on the street from that album.
In 2004, Styles P. released the mixtape Ghost Stories in limited distribution form (NY only) -- the mixtape spread to other cities and onto the internet in the next year. He was featured on the hit song "Locked Up", by R&B artist Akon.
In 2005, Styles P. received local market airplay for his and Jadakiss' remix of Mariah Carey's mega-hit "We Belong Together", and on Miri Ben-Ari's album, The Hip-Hop Violinist; he features on the track "We Gonna Win". He released two stand-alone mixtapes in complete form: Ghost in the Shell in the spring of 2005 and Ghost in the Machine in the Fall.
Styles P. has been featured on many rappers' albums including Ghostface Killah, Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, and Akon's albums. Styles is rumoured to appear on DMX's new album Walk With Me Now and You'll Fly With Me Later. He will also appear on the title track to The Roots' latest album, Rising Down.
Gripping Over Here
Styles P Lyrics
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It’s all about the money you gotta know this
Word
Probly backin' up at motorway
Old hoopty but we just put the motor in
This the whip, that niggas yelling YOLO in
Gun under my arm like it’s deodorant
They put a soda in
I don’t sip the liquor, I take a gulp
Fuckin’ with a nigga
That’s strong enough to face the hulk
44 long cuz Shorty was all wrong
Thought he was thugged out
Now his face is all wrong
I don’t care about their fam
I’ll make them all mourn
There were Biggie and Sean Combs
Was taking broads home
On the phone with the chick
Crystal bitches and ace hoes
It’s money in my name like Ma$e though
Body broad daylight, nigga no case though
Fuck the funny money niggas
I get straight dough
Niggas talkin’ like they got something for me
Nigga, you and what army? Dawg
Niggas grippin’ over here
Hit you with a hundred then I
Blow it in the air
Got a line of some dope
From this bitch named Tammy
Tammy’s from Miami, round all the nose Candy
Bronze tanned on her like I’m
Walking with the Grammy
Ex nigga popped, he flopped and turned Sammy
I ain’t for the bull sign of a setup then
A trigger’s getting pulled
Thinkin’ that it’s thriller when
My nigga turned wolves
Do as Simon says like the ’95 Suge
All red on, death row chain
MGM fight night, Orlando was to blame
Outcome was the same
Dead on arrival, death to my rivals
Empty out the clips
Spin a nigga like a spiral
YUGH! That’s the stairway to heaven nigga
On my big shit, waitin’ on the seven nigga
Order cocaine white like a wedding nigga, woo
The king’s stuntin’ on these peasant niggas
Push
It’s like ring around the Rosé
Hand on the bottle, sit back and get coz ay
Still killin’ that white bitch, OJ
Knocking 'Homecoming' from Kanye and Coldplay
It was me and Jose in the hallway
House full of dope with the
Pump by the doorway
True story, niggas'll shoot for me
But I ride out
You heard more than a few stories
I wild out, throw you off of a 2-story
Nigga, just to break your leg
Your connect got the work
Nigga tryna break an egg
Yea, so hurry up and get it poached
Get the feds give ya life when
You’re fuckin’ with the dope
Catch me in LA fucking with the smoke
Or maybe in San Fran
With an OG nigga that used
To get it on Pan-Am what?
In "Gripping Over Here" by Styles P, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of a dangerous and gritty lifestyle driven by money and power. The opening lines set the tone, emphasizing the importance of money and the need to be aware of its significance. The reference to backing up at a motorway with a newly installed motor in an old car suggests finding ways to upgrade and improve their circumstances despite limited resources. The line about carrying a gun under his arm like deodorant speaks to the constant need for protection and the willingness to use violence if necessary.
The lyrics also delve into the singer's confident and fearless persona. They boast about their ability to handle tough situations, using a Hulk analogy to illustrate their strength and resilience. There is a disregard for others' families and a willingness to cause harm, as evidenced by the line about making them all mourn. The mention of Biggie and Sean Combs alludes to a lifestyle of partying and casual relationships. The lyrics emphasize an unwavering focus on making money and dismissive attitude towards those who pose a threat.
The second verse introduces a character named Tammy from Miami, who is involved in the drug scene. The reference to her tanned complexion and association with Grammy awards suggest a glamorous but dangerous lifestyle. There is a mention of someone who betrayed the singer, leading to their demise, reinforcing the harsh consequences of disloyalty. The lyrics also touch upon the singer's reputation and influence, comparing themselves to Suge Knight and making references to Death Row Records and Las Vegas fights. The imagery of emptying out clips and spinning a person like a spiral adds to the aggression and brutality depicted in the song.
Overall, "Gripping Over Here" showcases a world where survival, money, and power take precedence. The lyrics depict a life filled with danger, violence, and a constant pursuit of status and success.
Line by Line Meaning
Throw something up fools
Show some respect or admiration
It’s all about the money you gotta know this
The main focus is on making money
Probly backin' up at motorway
Probably driving in reverse on the highway
Old hoopty but we just put the motor in
Old car, but we just installed a new engine
This the whip, that niggas yelling YOLO in
This is the car that people are excitedly shouting YOLO (You Only Live Once) in
Gun under my arm like it’s deodorant
Holding a gun under my arm as casually as deodorant
Bullet ‘bout as big as a can
Bullet is as large as a can
They put a soda in
They loaded it with a soda drink
I don’t sip the liquor, I take a gulp
I don't casually drink alcohol, I take large gulps
Fuckin’ with a nigga
Messing with me
That’s strong enough to face the hulk
That's powerful enough to confront the Hulk
44 long cuz Shorty was all wrong
Using a .44 caliber gun because Shorty made a mistake
Thought he was thugged out
Thought he was tough or gangster
Now his face is all wrong
Now his face is disfigured or messed up
I don’t care about their fam
I don't care about their family
I’ll make them all mourn
I will make them all grieve or sorrow
There were Biggie and Sean Combs
Biggie Smalls and Sean Combs (Puff Daddy)
Was taking broads home
Were bringing women home
On the phone with the chick
Talking on the phone with a girl
Crystal bitches and ace hoes
High-class women who are attractive and promiscuous
It’s money in my name like Ma$e though
There's money associated with my name like the rapper Ma$e
Body broad daylight, nigga no case though
Killing someone in plain sight without being charged with a crime
Fuck the funny money niggas
Disregarding those who use counterfeit money
I get straight dough
I earn legitimate money
Niggas talkin’ like they got something for me
People speaking as if they have something against me
Nigga, you and what army? Dawg
You and who else? Just alone?
Niggas grippin’ over here
People showing aggression or possessiveness in this area
Hit you with a hundred then I
Shoot you with one hundred bullets and then I
Blow it in the air
Fire the bullets randomly into the air
Got a line of some dope
Have a supply of drugs
From this bitch named Tammy
From a woman named Tammy (not used as an insult)
Tammy’s from Miami, round all the nose Candy
Tammy is from Miami, a place known for cocaine (nose candy)
Bronze tanned on her like I’m
Sun-kissed skin on her body like I am
Walking with the Grammy
Proudly displaying her like a Grammy award
Ex nigga popped, he flopped and turned Sammy
My former partner was killed, he failed and became an informer
I ain’t for the bull sign of a setup then
I'm not falling for the signs of a trap or setup
A trigger’s getting pulled
Someone is about to fire a gun
Thinkin’ that it’s thriller when
Believing that it's exciting or thrilling when
My nigga turned wolves
My friend became aggressive or violent
Do as Simon says like the ’95 Suge
Follow instructions like Suge Knight in 1995
All red on, death row chain
Wearing all red clothing, similar to Death Row Records (Suge Knight's label)
MGM fight night, Orlando was to blame
An instance of violence at MGM fight night and blaming it on Orlando (a reference to the Orlando nightclub shooting)
Outcome was the same
The end result was identical
Dead on arrival, death to my rivals
Arriving at a location already dead, wishing death upon my enemies
Empty out the clips
Emptying the ammunition magazines
Spin a nigga like a spiral
Fulling someone around in a circle-like motion
YUGH! That’s the stairway to heaven nigga
Expressing satisfaction or triumph, claiming it leads to a superior position
On my big shit, waitin’ on the seven nigga
Feeling confident and important, waiting for something significant
Order cocaine white like a wedding nigga, woo
Purchasing cocaine that is as pure as a wedding dress, expressing excitement
The king’s stuntin’ on these peasant niggas
The king is showing off and outshining ordinary people
Push
Asserting dominance or making a strong impact
It’s like ring around the Rosé
Similar to the game 'ring around the rosie', but with Rosé wine
Hand on the bottle, sit back and get coz ay
Holding the bottle and relaxing while enjoying oneself
Still killin’ that white bitch, OJ
Continuing to master a particular skill or illicit activity
Knocking 'Homecoming' from Kanye and Coldplay
Playing the song 'Homecoming' by Kanye West and Coldplay
It was me and Jose in the hallway
It was me and Jose in the hallway
House full of dope with the
House full of drugs with the
Pump by the doorway
Shotgun positioned near the entrance
True story, niggas'll shoot for me
That's the truth, people will shoot on my behalf
But I ride out
But I'll go out and confront the situation
You heard more than a few stories
You have heard multiple accounts or rumors
I wild out, throw you off of a 2-story
I lose control and throw you off a two-story building
Nigga, just to break your leg
Just to harm or injure you
Your connect got the work
Your drug supplier has the inventory
Nigga tryna break an egg
Someone attempting to crack or disrupt a situation
Yea, so hurry up and get it poached
Yeah, so hurry up and obtain it by any means necessary
Get the feds give ya life when
Get caught by the authorities and receive a life sentence
You’re fuckin’ with the dope
You're involved with illegal drugs
Catch me in LA fucking with the smoke
Find me in Los Angeles, engaging with marijuana consumption
Or maybe in San Fran
Possibly in San Francisco
With an OG nigga that used
With an older, experienced individual who used to
To get it on Pan-Am what?
To be involved in illegal activities on Pan-Am flights
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Syco Gaming Family
Styles is the most realistic rapper the rest aint on his level keep it up p
Queen Storm
This track is 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥
Star Jones
Styles is a fucking BEAST !!!!!!!
SonicX1212
alot may not agree but i been a styles p fan since 9th grade! im talkin 97! not 07, 2010, or 2012....97 niggas and i can tell yall that of course styles verse was tough....as usual but pusha T did come hard on this and i hate to admit it but french montana his voice was perfect for the hook!
Jon Fedullo
SonicX1212 have to admit tho lyric wise styles murda it respect for being a styles fan i am and always will be a styles fan bout around same time as you and funny cause im 90s baby and fuck with styles heavy
Dray Day
Styles always kills, Pusha always kills, Frenchy only killed because he spit the hook like 50 Cent
king bobby
Thats right )
Darryle Pone
Push verse was on point VA
newtalkcity
Dope shit...REAL RAP
BP98201
"Probably bagging up at the Motor Inn, Old hooptie but we just put the motor in"