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.
Harsh
Styles P Lyrics
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One day I got a call from the ghost who told me I had to get on this conference call
To discuss a little business with him and the homey rozay
Know the situation transpired where a nigga had to get dealt with a little harshly
Yeah!
Root for the villian and shoot with no feelin
Like audio two yeah the crew is "top billin"
Invisible bully like the gooch when I'm illin
Cash too green, it's taped to the toilet
Like I'm michael corleone in the bathroom scene
Young black vito, chopped and wrapped kilos
Clap torpedos, stack, doritos
We in the mexico sippin the mojito
Discussin perico, green weed and diesel
Ak, nozzle air holes you can see through
Ridin the bulletproof five, yeah, I'm lethal
Yo! when niggas hear this shit they say it's (harsh!!!)
Type of shit that make you wanna handle a nigga (harsh!!!)
Act hostile, aggressive and kinda (harsh!!!)
And like a rothchild with money I'm kinda (harsh!!!)
How we dealin with 'em!!! (harsh!!!) how we dealin with 'em!!! (harsh!!!)
How we handlin 'em!!! (harsh!!!) how we mandlin 'em!!! (harsh!!!)
Stop bitchin you the one who done 'cause me to act!!! (harsh!!!)
And if I'm itchin and you front it's my duty to act!!!
Style is infectious, actress in a lexus
Sunroof open had cheese for breakfast
Beef never settled I'm lyor to the ghetto (huh!)
Russell with the hustle rick rubin with the metal
When I lick a shot I'm aimin at ya top floor (wooo!!!!)
Blocks like stock everybody bought more (huh!)
Birds fell out the sky, rats could drop dead
Flyin through bed-stuy, white drop head
Sticky green twist, guillotine click (huh!)
Dapper dan three piece suit for the trip
Link with dominicanos, straight pesos fritos
Three point range hit free throws with kilos
Yo! when niggas hear this shit they say it's (harsh!!!)
Type of shit that make you wanna handle a nigga (harsh!!!)
Act hostile, aggressive and kinda (harsh!!!)
And like a rothchild with money I'm kinda (harsh!!!)
How we dealin with 'em!!! (harsh!!!) how we dealin with 'em!!! (harsh!!!)
How we handlin 'em!!! (harsh!!!) how we mandlin 'em!!! (harsh!!!)
Stop bitchin you the one who done 'cause me to act!!! (harsh!!!)
And if I'm itchin and you front it's my duty to act!!!
Shine like brightenin sure but I'm the titan
Hard like when customato was trainin tyson
Gun we react in the car but no license
Life on top of the city could touch lightenin
Cocaine wave, dollar bill slave
Rangler is tough but the inside is suede
Ride with louch and 'kiss until I see a grave
One third of a legacy
Pedigree is I can make a don a don 'cause of integrity
Rap like a phenomenom sleep for a better dream
Nine is for better things smoke for medicine
Big is the only rapper I don't think that I'm better than
Yo! when niggas hear this shit they say it's (harsh!!!)
Type of shit that make you wanna handle a nigga (harsh!!!)
Act hostile, aggressive and kinda (harsh!!!)
And like a rothchild with money I'm kinda (harsh!!!)
How we dealin with 'em!!! (harsh!!!) how we dealin with 'em!!! (harsh!!!)
How we handlin 'em!!! (harsh!!!) how we mandlin 'em!!! (harsh!!!)
Stop bitchin you the one who done 'cause me to act!!! (harsh!!!)
And if I'm itchin and you front it's my duty to act!!!
Yo! I rub stones together and cast a spell quick like
Like a zoe hittin voodoo blessings 'fore I move bricks
I beat you like the number eleven with two sticks
Money from the door and then when I bop with two chicks (come on!!!)
It won't stop never stop there he go again (huh!)
Together watch the coke and have the bakin soda sort of blend (ha!)
Fredricka kinda pure see how we make the fiends flock
And watch the lines for the coke a quickly wrap around the block
They say we bad for business 'cause the coke price dropped
How we flooded and we bubble white 'til it's white hot (what!)
Pot purchases we chop it up to pieces
'til only the shake is left countin the profit and a bezel (wooo!!!!)
Eight million dollar yacht, scotch, a little refer
Diamonds so big they call it obnoxious little creature (oh!)
Money to cop original paintings of mona lisa
High the way I feel a cloud sittin on my caesar
Yo! when niggas hear this shit they say it's (harsh!!!)
Type of shit that make you wanna handle a nigga (harsh!!!)
Act hostile, aggressive and kinda (harsh!!!)
And like a rothchild with money I'm kinda (harsh!!!)
How we dealin with 'em!!! (harsh!!!) how we dealin with 'em!!! (harsh!!!)
How we handlin 'em!!! (harsh!!!) how we mandlin 'em!!! (harsh!!!)
Stop bitchin you the one who done 'cause me to act!!! (harsh!!!)
And if I'm itchin and you front it's my duty to act!!!
Styles P's song "Harsh" is a track that is filled with violent and aggressive lyrics, with the rapper boasting about his illegal activities and his prowess as a criminal. The song starts with an introduction about a conference call he had with his partner Rozay, discussing a business deal, and how they would deal harshly with people who crossed them. There are references to drugs, murder, and money throughout the song. Styles P talks about his violent and criminal attitude that makes people afraid of him.
Styles P's lyrics in "Harsh" are a reflection of the harsh reality of life in the inner city, where violence and crime are pervasive. He talks about drugs, murder, and money, which are the only things that matter when you're living in the ghetto. The lyrics are a commentary on the harshness of life for Black people, who have to struggle against systemic racism and poverty. Styles P is portraying the life of a street hustler who is trying to make a living in a world that doesn't want him to succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
One day I got a call from the ghost who told me I had to get on this conference call
I received a call from a man who is known as 'the ghost' and was instructed to join a conference call
To discuss a little business with him and the homey rozay
The purpose of the conference call was to discuss a business matter with 'the ghost' and a man named rozay
Know the situation transpired where a nigga had to get dealt with a little harshly
A situation arose where a person needed to be dealt with severely
Root for the villian and shoot with no feelin
Support the bad guy and shoot without any emotions
Like audio two yeah the crew is "top billin"
Similar to the group Audio Two, the crew is very successful
Blowin the dutch in the coupe with no ceilin
Smoking marijuana in a convertible with the top down
Invisible bully like the gooch when I'm illin
Aggressively dominant like a fictional character named the Gooch
Cash too green, it's taped to the toilet
Money that is so new, it is wrapped in tape and hidden in the toilet
Like I'm michael corleone in the bathroom scene
Similarly to a scene in The Godfather, I am hiding money in the bathroom
Young black vito, chopped and wrapped kilos
I am like a young Black Vito, slicing and packaging kilograms of drugs
Clap torpedos, stack, doritos
Firing bullets and stacking money like the popular snack Doritos
We in the mexico sippin the mojito
Drinking a cocktail while in Mexico
Discussin perico, green weed and diesel
Talking about drugs such as cocaine, marijuana, and Diesel
Ak, nozzle air holes you can see through
Using an AK with air holes that are visible
Ridin the bulletproof five, yeah, I'm lethal
Driving a bulletproof car and being a dangerous individual
Yo! when niggas hear this shit they say it's (harsh!!!)
Other people find what I say to be very harsh and intense
Type of shit that make you wanna handle a nigga (harsh!!!)
My words make people feel the need to physically hurt someone else
Act hostile, aggressive and kinda (harsh!!!)
My aggressive words make people act hostile and intense
And like a rothchild with money I'm kinda (harsh!!!)
Similar to a wealthy family like the Rothschilds, I am ruthless with money
How we dealin with 'em!!! (harsh!!!) how we dealin with 'em!!! (harsh!!!)
How we are going to handle the situation with intense brutality
How we handlin 'em!!! (harsh!!!) how we mandlin 'em!!! (harsh!!!)
Describing the violent actions we will take against someone
Stop bitchin you the one who done 'cause me to act!!! (harsh!!!)
Stop complaining about my actions, as it is your fault that I had to act in such a violent manner
And if I'm itchin and you front it's my duty to act!!!
If someone causes me to feel emotional unrest, I am obligated to take violent action
Style is infectious, actress in a lexus
My unique style and personality are contagious, like a famous actress in a luxury car
Sunroof open had cheese for breakfast
Driving with the sunroof open and eating cheese as my morning meal
Beef never settled I'm lyor to the ghetto (huh!)
I am like a famous music executive, Lyor Cohen, bringing peace and resolution to the ghetto
Russell with the hustle rick rubin with the metal
I am like the businessman Russell Simmons with his hard work ethic, and Rick Rubin with his production skills and metal music influence
When I lick a shot I'm aimin at ya top floor (wooo!!!!)
When I shoot, I am aiming for the head
Blocks like stock everybody bought more (huh!)
Everyone invested in my neighborhood because its value increased like stock shares
Birds fell out the sky, rats could drop dead
I am powerful enough to cause dead birds to fall out of the sky and rats to drop dead
Flyin through bed-stuy, white drop-head
Driving through Bed-Stuy with a white convertible
Sticky green twist, guillotine click (huh!)
Smoking a type of marijuana while hearing a distinct clicking sound
Dapper dan three-piece suit for the trip
Wearing a three-piece suit while traveling
Link with dominicanos, straight pesos fritos
Partnering with Dominicans and earning lots of cash
Three-point range hit free throws with kilos
Making basketball shots from afar similar to effortless drug deals
Shine like brightening sure but I'm the titan
I am powerful, bright, and like a Titan
Hard like when customato was trainin tyson
I am as tough as when Mike Tyson was trained by legendary trainer, Cus D'Amato
Gun we react in the car but no license
Reacting forcefully in the car without possessing a gun license
Life on top of the city could touch lightenin
At the top of the city with the ability to control lightning
Cocaine wave, dollar bill slave
I am addicted to cocaine, and money controls my life
Rangler is tough but the inside is suede
My car, a Jeep Wrangler, is durable from the outside and comfortable like suede on the inside
Ride with louch and 'kiss until I see a grave
Traveling with my colleagues, Louch and 'Kiss, until death
One third of a legacy
One third of a great family lineage or tradition
Pedigree is I can make a don a don 'cause of integrity
My family background allows me to have the character to become a mafia boss
Rap like a phenomenon sleep for a better dream
My rapping is incredible, and my dreams are ambitious but peaceful
Nine is for better things smoke for medicine
Smoking marijuana to relieve health issues
Big is the only rapper I don't think that I'm better than
I admire Biggie Smalls so much that I do not believe that I am better than him
Yo! I rub stones together and cast a spell quick like
I have the ability to make magic happen quickly, like rubbing two stones together
Like a zoe hittin voodoo blessings 'fore I move bricks
Similar to a person practicing voodoo blessings before making deals
I beat you like the number eleven with two sticks
I will beat someone up with two sticks, resembling the number 11
Money from the door and then when I bop with two chicks (come on!!!)
Earning money by selling drugs and then spending it with two women while dancing
It won't stop never stop there he go again (huh!)
Unstoppable, repeating the actions that I have already done
Together watch the coke and have the bakin soda sort of blend (ha!)
Mixing baking soda with cocaine
Fredricka kinda pure see how we make the fiends flock
Proving that the cocaine I am selling is of high quality and attracting drug addicts
And watch the lines for the coke a quickly wrap around the block
Selling cocaine so quickly it causes lines of people to wrap around the block
They say we bad for business 'cause the coke price dropped
Others argue that my drug sales are lowering the cocaine price
How we flooded and we bubble white 'til it's white hot (what!)
Flooding the streets with cocaine and heating it until it is pure white
Pot purchases we chop it up to pieces
Chopping up marijuana into smaller pieces to prepare for selling
'til only the shake is left countin the profit and a bezel (wooo!!!!)
Counting the profit made from selling marijuana, and a bezel, a watch piece
Eight million dollar yacht, scotch, a little refer
Owning an expensive yacht and smoking marijuana with a glass of Scotch
Diamonds so big they call it obnoxious little creature (oh!)
Having extremely large diamonds that are referred to as an obnoxiously small creature
Money to cop original paintings of mona lisa
Having enough wealth to buy original paintings of the famous Mona Lisa
High the way I feel a cloud sittin on my caesar
Feeling very high as if a cloud is sitting on my head like a Caesar's crown
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PHONIX BEATS, RICK ROSS, TREVOR SMITH, DAVID STYLES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kohatenclave
Very underrated song.
@-live8659
Very… Heavy 💪🏽
@ciarandaley6
I agree styles p is on 🔥
@roberttange805
100trash. no beat no lyrics no nothing
@fresh2cool957
Very smh
@rassolo4286
7 the head ✨
@IndigeniousTaino
Styles IS underrated! Busta always comes through!
@roberttange805
styles P is a legend . how can he beunderrated kid
@moedub1023
This classic shit is Harsh 2019 still rockin
@blakehammerpack4710
& beyond......
#Official 💯