Prior to becoming affiliated with the Wu-Tang Clan, Sunz were known as Da Last Future and included rappers Shabazz The Disciple and 7th Ambassador, along with producer Supreme. 7th Ambassador retired before the group's Wu-affiliated days really got started, and soon before the release of their debut album The Last Shall Be First in 1998 both Killah Priest and Shabazz began to clash with Wu leader RZA, both eventually effectively cutting their Wu ties and leaving the group for solo careers. Supreme was kicked out of the group in late 2000, when it was discovered he had been heavily bootlegging the group's music, including leaking a whole album titled The First Testament. Killah Priest, who was absent from the recording of the group's second album proper Saviorz Day in 2002, has began to rediscover his Wu-Tang ties and is expected to work with the group again soon, while Shabazz made his official return to Sunz Of Man in early 2003.
Discography
* The Last Shall Be First (1998)
* The First Testament aka Elements (1999)
* Saviorz Day (2002)
* Elements (2004)
* Freedom Of Speech (2004)
* The Old Testament (2006)
Doin Ya Thang
Sunz of Man Lyrics
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You might catch me outta Cali' swervin'
(Doin' my thang)
Lames out to ruin the game
(I'm doin' my thang)
See me in the hood, Blackwood
Twistin' a Range and every nigga from the ghetto
Keep my metal on the side when
(I'm doin' my thang)
Focus my aim, stack CREAM
(Doin' my thang)
Six-foot-two, ladies love the way that charm swing
Out in Palm Springs, stoned off that crippy
Sticky green, video shoots
Them candies in them penthouse booth
Catch me blowin' shorty out in the confession booth
Money market plans, keep a nigga stressin' for loot
I stay high, fly, dressed in them custom-made suits
Big business, live for my fruit
Build for my fam, here's another one
Sunz Of Man platinum jam
Aiyo, I saw many come and go that wanna be me
I show love to fans, this ain't TV
Hos wanna come in the bed, drink and feed me
I can't help it, it's real, I live kingly
To stand where I be at now it ain't easy
I grew up where the Bricks and fiends be
Wanna paper hate, but we gon' eat
Kill a party up in South Beach
Smokin' on a pound from Greece
Do the knowledge, everyone I'm around is deep
Sunn-zi, me and Makeba givin' you heat
Yours truly, Heavenly Razah
Keepin' it street, even if a nigga hate
(Keep doin' ya thang)
In the club with my bottle out
(Buildin' with queens)
You might see me at the Superbowl
(Kickin' some game)
You might see me comin' out of the store
(Just keep doin' ya thang)
Buying champagne and Pampers
(Doin' ya thang)
Up at Pakmart shopping
(Doin' ya thang)
Coppin' weed out the weed stash
(Still doin' my thang)
I'm at the head of my helm
Reigning my realm, holdin' my weight
I'm bustin', I'm bustin' right through the gate
Mooncycle stashin' ammo and rifles
I will fight you, beat, bite you, out-write you
Spark my crew to ignite you
Masquerades, I protect with rocks and grenades
This is everyday as we plot and we pray
Known as warriors, we come out to play
To bless the ignorant, we got rhymes for days
'Cause I don't wanna hurt nobody
Out on the street or up in the party
I know my directives, this is S.O.M
That's an acronym for the Sunz Of Man
The song "Doin Ya Thang" by Sunz of Man tells the story of the group's rise to fame, highlighting their journey from the streets to selling platinum records. The song features verses from individual members of the group, who each share their own experiences and perspectives on what it means to be successful in the rap industry.
The first verse, delivered by a member named Joe Uzi, speaks to the struggles of staying true to oneself in the midst of fame and success. He talks about being from the hood and the pressure to conform to the expectations of others in the industry. However, he ultimately affirms that he is "doin' his thang" and staying true to himself and his roots.
The second verse, delivered by a member named Makeba Mooncycle, is more aggressive in tone and speaks to the group's willingness to fight and defend themselves against those who would try to bring them down. He talks about his skill as a writer and his willingness to fight anyone who challenges him or his crew.
Overall, the song is a celebration of the group's success and resilience in the face of adversity. It highlights the importance of staying true to oneself and remaining loyal to one's roots, even in the midst of fame and fortune.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, Joe Uzi, Makeba Mooncycle
The members of Sunz of Man, Joe Uzi and Makeba Mooncycle are present
You might catch me outta Cali' swervin' (Doin' my thang)
I might be driving recklessly in California, doing what I do
Lames out to ruin the game (I'm doin' my thang)
There are haters trying to ruin the rap game, but I'm still doing my thing
See me in the hood, Blackwood Twistin' a Range and every nigga from the ghetto (Probably doin' the same)
You might see me driving around the Blackwood neighborhood, twisting my Range Rover and everyone else in the ghetto probably does the same
Keep my metal on the side when (I'm doin' my thang)
I keep a gun on me when I'm doing what I do
Focus my aim, stack CREAM (Doin' my thang)
I stay focused on my hustle, making money and building wealth
Six-foot-two, ladies love the way that charm swing
I'm a tall guy and the ladies like my charming personality
Out in Palm Springs, stoned off that crippy
I'm in Palm Springs, smoking marijuana and feeling good
Sticky green, video shoots
I'm smoking high-quality marijuana on video shoots
Them candies in them penthouse booth
I'm surrounded by attractive women in a penthouse booth
Catch me blowin' shorty out in the confession booth
You might catch me engaging in sexual activity in a confession booth
Money market plans, keep a nigga stressin' for loot
I'm constantly thinking about my financial plans and it stresses me out
I stay high, fly, dressed in them custom-made suits
I like to stay high and dress in expensive, tailor-made suits
Big business, live for my fruit
I'm all about big business and providing for my family
Build for my fam, here's another one Sunz Of Man platinum jam
I'm building a legacy for my family and this song is another example of Sunz of Man's success
Aiyo, I saw many come and go that wanna be me
Many people have come and gone trying to imitate me
I show love to fans, this ain't TV
I appreciate my fans and interact with them in real life, not just on TV
Hos wanna come in the bed, drink and feed me
Women want to sleep with me, make me drinks, and feed me food
I can't help it, it's real, I live kingly
I can't help that I live a luxurious lifestyle, it's who I am
To stand where I be at now it ain't easy
It's not easy to achieve the level of success that I have
I grew up where the Bricks and fiends be
I grew up in a rough neighborhood with drug addicts
Wanna paper hate, but we gon' eat
Haters want to bring us down, but we'll still make money and be successful
Kill a party up in South Beach
I'll bring excitement to a party in South Beach
Smokin' on a pound from Greece
I'm smoking a pound of marijuana from Greece
Do the knowledge, everyone I'm around is deep
The people I surround myself with are intelligent and knowledgeable
Sunn-zi, me and Makeba givin' you heat
Sunz of Man, Joe Uzi, and Makeba Mooncycle are producing great music
Yours truly, Heavenly Razah
I'm Heavenly Razah, the rapper of this song
Keepin' it street, even if a nigga hate (Keep doin' ya thang)
I'll continue to make music that represents the streets, even if someone hates on it
In the club with my bottle out (Buildin' with queens)
I'm in a club, holding a bottle and socializing with women
You might see me at the Superbowl (Kickin' some game)
You might see me at the Superbowl, talking to people and having fun
You might see me comin' out of the store (Just keep doin' ya thang)
You might see me leaving a store, still doing what I do
Buying champagne and Pampers (Doin' ya thang)
I'm buying champagne and diapers, still doing what I do
Up at Pakmart shopping (Doin' ya thang)
I'm at Pakmart, shopping and going about my business
Coppin' weed out the weed stash (Still doin' my thang)
I'm buying marijuana from a stash, still doing my thing
I'm at the head of my helm
I'm in control of my life and success
Reigning my realm, holdin' my weight
I'm dominating in my field and making money
I'm bustin', I'm bustin' right through the gate
I'm breaking through barriers and succeeding
Mooncycle stashin' ammo and rifles
Mooncycle is hiding weapons and firearms
I will fight you, beat, bite you, out-write you
I will physically or lyrically defeat anyone who challenges me
Spark my crew to ignite you
I motivate my team to excel and succeed
Masquerades, I protect with rocks and grenades
I'm willing to defend myself with whatever means necessary
This is everyday as we plot and we pray
This is a daily routine, as we plan and pray for success
Known as warriors, we come out to play
We are warriors who are always ready to compete
To bless the ignorant, we got rhymes for days
We have an abundance of lyrics to educate those who are unaware
'Cause I don't wanna hurt nobody
I don't want to harm anyone
Out on the street or up in the party
Whether I'm on the street or in a party environment
I know my directives, this is S.O.M
I know my goals and objectives, as a member of Sunz of Man
That's an acronym for the Sunz Of Man
S.O.M is an abbreviation for Sunz of Man
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