Tayyib Ali is an 18 year old artist from Philadelphia, P.A. Music was insti… Read Full Bio ↴Tayyib Ali is an 18 year old artist from Philadelphia, P.A. Music was instilled in him from a very young age. Ali began to hone his rap skills at the tender age of 10. He spent the majority of his teenage years perfecting his trade. For Ali a hobby quickly turned into a burning passion. He had the talent and drive to succeed.

Through focus and hard work some doors began to open for the young Ali. Performing in front of a sellout audience at the Kamikazz Festival in Greenwhich, Connecticut. Opening for the likes of Shwayze, Sam Adams, and Super Smash Bros. It all came full circle when Ali found himself on that same stage a year later. Only this time he was the headliner. Throughout his young career Ali has been influenced by a few artists. Many whom have reached out and taken the young MC under their wing.

With creative lyrics, catchy vocals, and a variety of original beats Ali began to develop a following. Upon releasing his singles, “Cold World”, “PA Chillin’”, “What My Father Told Me”, and “Kid Again” Ali’s fan base has stretched throughout the New England area. In early 2010 Tayyib started to build a dedicated team with a main objective of reaching the next level. He has developed a very young and passionate fan base. You can hear many of Ali’s tracks blaring from dorm windows and frat parties throughout New England. This leading to a growing sense of anticipation and excitement for his debut EP entitled “Eighteen.”

Do It
Tayyib Ali Lyrics

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I′m one day away from home, a week away from traveling
I'm living on the road so studios I′m relaxing in
Official with this shit, you can tell by how I handle it
So I be killing every fucking map I'm in I'm back again
Niggas trynna block me out, these ladies trynna let me in
P.A show me love cause I Keystone represent
Eighteen killin′ em′ with money I'm getting fresher than will and them
Working overtime for a million

And this is hip-hop, bitch you can sit down
Bum when I was younger but I bet you want me nizzow,
Ballin in bound, haters they see me shining and they frizown
But think I′m gon' stop, bleed out
Uh high numbers, all digital
Dope rhyme killa′ with my Penthouse vintage flow
So why change up
You said that you was grindin', but you ain′t bruh
You on the same stuff

I'm a high school dropout
Hard with the flow
Skateboards and this weed smoke
Is all that I know
Young rebels who we are
Soon to be a superstar
Hard work hey, get on your job

Mouth full of hatred
Serious game so I don't play with it
Whatever you got my team taking it
School of hard knocks, class of gentleman you late for this
So I don′t think it′s safe to tell you where the graduation is
Seem like everywhere I go people notice me
I'm performing at the show you left home to see
Now I′m holding G's, can′t go a day without smoking weed
Murder beats, killing shit, first degree
Awww man, they don't wanna start again
Turbulence is crazier than a retarded man
Killin′ regardless man
These lames should be ashamed
Walking around like it's John Carter man
Now I came up, they say I changed up
It's money everywhere, hate, but we remain us
Man I′m so smooth, new nigga old-school
So recognize I won′t lose

Hey yo right from the gate dog
This shouldn't be no rush
Shining on them other niggas, we just doing us
That′s how I was taught
Rhyme sick, shine quick, get an island resort
Cause life too short
I'm eighteen with a flow similar to B.I.G. and Joe
East coast niggas hoes see us, and we pick and roll
Yeah that′s the lifestyle

Tenth grade said fuck it
Huh, look at me right now

Overall Meaning

In the first verse of Tayyib Ali's song "Do It", he talks about his life on the road, as he is always away from home and in different studios. He is confident and official with his work hence he excels and kills every map he's in. The artist talks about people trying to block him, but he doesn't let it stop him. He remains focused on his grind and remains true to his hip hop swag flow. Despite his success, Tayyib reminds us that he was once a bum because of the hard work he put in he can now pursue success without compromising who he is, further implanting himself in the music industry.

In the second verse, Ali talks about the fruits of his labor, how people now notice him everywhere he goes, and his success on stage. He also emphasizes his ability to kill tracks and continuously delivers while still being true to his style. Ali encourages his listeners to recognize and understand that change is inevitable and that success should not change who you are, but make you want to work harder to remain true to yourself.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm one day away from home, a week away from traveling
I'm constantly on the move, working hard to make something of myself

I'm living on the road so studios I'm relaxing in
I'm so used to being on the road that recording studios feel like a chill spot for me

Official with this shit, you can tell by how I handle it
I take my work seriously and am dedicated to doing it well

So I be killing every fucking map I'm in I'm back again
I excel in every place I go and always come back for more

Niggas trynna block me out, these ladies trynna let me in
Some people don't want to see me succeed, but there are others who support me and help me move forward

P.A show me love cause I Keystone represent
People from Pennsylvania show me love because I represent Keystone State

Eighteen killin'em' with money I'm getting fresher than will and them
I'm only 18 but I'm already successful and always staying fresh

Working overtime for a million
I'm working hard and putting in long hours to achieve my goals

And this is hip-hop, bitch you can sit down
I'm passionate about hip hop and don't let any naysayers bring me down

Bum when I was younger but I bet you want me nizzow
I may have struggled earlier in life, but now that I'm successful, everyone wants to be associated with me

Ballin in bound, haters they see me shining and they frizown
I'm doing well in life and some people are jealous of my success

But think I'm gon' stop, bleed out
I'm not going to let any obstacles keep me from reaching my goals

Uh high numbers, all digital
I'm making a lot of money and it's all coming in through digital means

Dope rhyme killa with my Penthouse vintage flow
I have a unique, old-school style that sets me apart as a skilled rapper

So why change up
If I'm successful with the way I am now, why should I change anything about myself?

You said that you was grindin', but you ain't bruh
Some people claim to work hard, but they don't actually put in the effort required to succeed

You on the same stuff
You're not doing anything to set yourself apart or move forward in life

I'm a high school dropout
I may not have followed the traditional path, but I still managed to be successful

Hard with the flow
I'm a talented rapper with a strong, hard-hitting style

Skateboards and this weed smokeIs all that I know
I come from a background of skateboarding and smoking weed, but I've managed to use my talents and hard work to create a better life for myself

Young rebels who we areSoon to be a superstarHard work hey, get on your job
We may be seen as rebels, but we're working hard to become successful musicians and deserve respect for our dedication

Mouth full of hatredSerious game so I don't play with itWhatever you got my team taking it
I take my work seriously and will do whatever it takes to succeed, even if it means making others unhappy

School of hard knocks, class of gentleman you late for this
I've overcome a lot of challenges and struggles in my life, but I've still managed to maintain a level of professionalism and respectability

So I don't think it's safe to tell you where the graduation is
I've succeeded despite not following a traditional path, and it's not safe to assume that anyone can follow in my footsteps

Seem like everywhere I go people notice me
I'm becoming increasingly well-known and successful, and people are starting to recognize me

I'm performing at the show you left home to see
I'm a talented performer and people are willing to leave their homes to come see me

Now I'm holding G's, can't go a day without smoking weedMurder beats, killing shit, first degree
I'm making a lot of money and enjoy smoking weed, and my music is well-received and successful

Awww man, they don't wanna start againTurbulence is crazier than a retarded manKillin' regardless, man
Some people don't want to give me another chance or start over with me, but I'm still managing to succeed and thrive despite any obstacles or setbacks

These lames should be ashamedWalking around like it's John Carter, man
Some people are acting like they're better than they actually are, and it's embarrassing to watch

Now I came up, they say I changed upIt's money everywhere, hate, but we remain us
Some people believe that I've become too different or too focused on money, but I'm still the same person and still dedicated to my craft

Man, I'm so smooth, new nigga old-schoolSo recognize I won't lose
I have a smooth, old-school style that sets me apart and guarantees my success

Hey, yo right from the gate dogThis shouldn't be no rushShining on them other niggas, we just doing us
We're not in a rush to succeed because we're already doing well and standing out from the crowd

That's how I was taughtRhyme sick, shine quick, get an island resortCause life too short
I was taught to work hard and succeed, and now that I'm successful I know how to enjoy life and treat myself to nice things

I'm eighteen with a flow similar to B.I.G. and JoeEast coast niggas hoes see us, and we pick and roll
Even though I'm young, I have a style and talent that compares to legendary rappers from the East coast

Yeah, that's the lifestyleTenth grade said fuck itHuh, look at me right now
I've come a long way from my early days in Tenth grade and have achieved a successful lifestyle that others may envy

Writer(s): Theo Ross Rosenthal, Tayyib Sabur-naheem Ali, Edward Bivins

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