New York
Tha Dogg Pound (Snoop Dogg Kurupt Daz & Nate Dogg) Lyrics


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Yo be (turn your speakers up man)
Turn your speakers up money!
Yo God! (Yo God?)
Yo I got mad skills.
Isn't that money?

[Chorus: Snoop]
New York New York big city of dreams
And everything in New York ain't always what it seems
You might get fooled if you come from out of town
But I'm down by law, and I'm from the Dogg Pound

[Verse One: Kurupt]
It's the incredible, the lyrical
You can't be me like Niece, to see me is gonna take a miracle
I'm driving motherfuckers hysterical, with a
Touch of this twister, stylistic mixture
What I create pulsates, there is no escape
Annihilate your mental mind state
Dre labels my vocabulary abusive
I packs more knowledge than Confucius, I'm deadly
Induce you like Medusa, with thoughts to shed
And niggaz throughout this hemisphere, far and near
Prepare, catch me chillin' like the winter
Up against the number one contender, as I enter
Cause I gets heated like friction
Motherfuck your whole jurisdiction, react this fact not fiction
Telepathic addiction, to this homicidal recital
Dangerous and vital to all my rivals
Suicidal, brainwaves conveys
To the average motherfucker's minds these days
I'm all ready to put work in
Take ten steps and turn to shoot the first nigga smirkin'
Give a fuck, what's your name, what you claim
Or why you came, motherfucker don't explain
Simply, don't tempt me, cause I'm simply
Layin' hoes lifes empty, the invincible MC

[Chorus One]
[Chorus Two: Snoop]
Too much, I serve too many people, too much
It's too much, I serve too many people
And when I finish servin' ain't gon' be no sequel

[Chorus One and Two]

[Verse Two: Kurupt]
Gimme a couple G's, for every MC, I knocked to his knees
Verbally useless, oh you got the juice? I squeeze you juiceless
The barbaric, versatile, you're no kin to me
So how the fuck you inherit my style?
Now, out the clear blue sky, I can't deny
Not a day goes by, don't get high, don't ask why
Tonight's the night for me to rip microphones
Into bits and pieces lyrical telekinesis
Gets me into verbally vindictive
Violent vocabulary bobs to existence
Catch me in the pitch black path
I sit and let the sick thought pass through my mental
Till I hear an instrumental
And detrimental verbals get to spittin'
The highest in intellect, try connectin' with the written
Now they faced with the forbidden, vocally chosen
To explore new terrain, then remain unseen, throughout the war
Dips like a low-low, with my verbal fo'-fo'
The cocoa complexion MC with the slow flow
Fo sho', I takes it to you from the do'
Motherfucker, mentally I go hardco' (you know!)
I disconnect ya, Kurupter, MC to vocally
Bore your whole molecular, structure
Catastrophic, mystic as Mixelplix
Hittin MC's like picks the deadliest lyricist

[Chorus One and Two:Repeat x2]

[Kurupt]
We live, tonight I serve two thousand MC's
We live, cause can't none fuck with the DPG'z

[Daz]
We live (baby) because tonight I serve two thousand MC's
We live (baby) none can fuck with the DPG'z

[Snoop]
DPGC, ba-by
ABC the DPG'z
Ba-by

[Verse Three: Kurupt]
Everyday, I bust rhymes and recite
In ways that make MC's stop in daylight
I'm the deadlies MC you want to see on the streets
Invincibility is what makes me complete, compete




Nah you can't even fade me
I fuck, you, your momma, your auntie, and your lady

Overall Meaning

The song "New York, New York" by Tha Dogg Pound, featuring Snoop Doggy Dogg, talks about the city of dreams that is New York, and how it is not always what it seems. The chorus of the song talks about how one can be fooled if they come from out of town, but the artists represent the Dogg Pound and are down by law. They talk about their skills and how they are unique, and no one can copy them. Kurupt, in the first verse, talks about his incredible, lyrical skills and how he driving people hysterical with his music. He talks about his pulsating creations and how they can annihilate someone's mind. He then goes on to talk about how he packs more knowledge than Confucius and how his voice is scary and deadly. The second verse is a continuation of Kurupt's philosophy where he talks about how he rips apart microphones and spits out dangerous and vital words.


The song's tone is confident, and it talks about how they are invincible and how no one can fade them. The song also has a lot of wordplays and clever rhyming schemes that showcase the artists' impressive rap styles. The song was released in 1995 and was part of Tha Dogg Pound's album, "Dogg Food." The song became an instant hit and was widely acclaimed for its music and lyrics. It was one of the most successful west coast tracks ever, and it was at the top of the charts for a long time.


Line by Line Meaning

New York New York big city of dreams
New York seems like a great place to be with so many opportunities


And everything in New York ain't always what it seems
However, things are not always as they appear in New York


You might get fooled if you come from out of town
If you're not familiar with the city, you may become tricked or deceived


But I'm down by law, and I'm from the Dogg Pound
But I am loyal to my gang and from where I come from


It's the incredible, the lyrical
I am skillful and poetic


You can't be me like Niece, to see me is gonna take a miracle
You cannot replicate my style, it is nearly impossible to meet me


I'm driving motherfuckers hysterical, with a
I am causing others to feel anxious or panicked with my abilities


Touch of this twister, stylistic mixture
My unique blend of styles is just like an unpredictable tornado


What I create pulsates, there is no escape
My art is compelling and powerful, and there is no getting away from it


Annihilate your mental mind state
I can completely destroy your cognitive state of mind


Dre labels my vocabulary abusive
Dr. Dre recognizes that my language is severe and harsh


I packs more knowledge than Confucius, I'm deadly
I possess superior knowledge than the great philosopher Confucius, and I am a force to be reckoned with


Induce you like Medusa, with thoughts to shed
I can immobilize you with my ideas like Medusa could with her stare


And niggaz throughout this hemisphere, far and near
My fans are widespread throughout this part of the world


Prepare, catch me chillin' like the winter
Be ready, find me relaxing like the season of winter


Up against the number one contender, as I enter
I am battling against the best, like a champion versus challenger match


Cause I gets heated like friction
I get warmed up like the heat produced by two surfaces rubbing against each other


Motherfuck your whole jurisdiction, react this fact not fiction
I don't give a damn about your authority, accept the truth about me


Telepathic addiction, to this homicidal recital
I am devoted to this murderous poetry that transcends the use of spoken language


Dangerous and vital to all my rivals
I am a threat and a necessity to all of my opponents


Suicidal, brainwaves conveys
My thoughts can be self-destructive to others


To the average motherfucker's minds these days
Most people cannot fathom my intellectual capacity


I'm all ready to put work in
I'm prepared to do whatever is necessary


Take ten steps and turn to shoot the first nigga smirkin'
I'm quick to react and respond to any perceived threats


Give a fuck, what's your name, what you claim
I don't care about your identity or what you represent


Or why you came, motherfucker don't explain
Don't bother telling me your reasons for being here


Simply, don't tempt me, cause I'm simply
Just avoid provoking me altogether, because I will react


Layin' hoes lifes empty, the invincible MC
I am a powerful and indestructible artist who can leave anyone feeling worthless


Too much, I serve too many people, too much
My appeal is too widespread, I am extremely popular


It's too much, I serve too many people
I cannot handle the number of people I've come to serve


And when I finish servin' ain't gon' be no sequel
Once I'm done serving, there will be no further attempts to match my greatness


Gimme a couple G's, for every MC, I knocked to his knees
Compensate me for every rapper who couldn't measure up to my abilities


Verbally useless, oh you got the juice? I squeeze you juiceless
I will make you powerless and nullify your credibility, regardless of your supposed skill


The barbaric, versatile, you're no kin to me
I am ruthless and versatile, and you do not belong in my company


So how the fuck you inherit my style?
You cannot claim to have picked up my style


Now, out the clear blue sky, I can't deny
Suddenly and without warning, I cannot deny


Not a day goes by, don't get high, don't ask why
Every day, I refrain from taking drugs, without caring about the reasons why


Tonight's the night for me to rip microphones
It's tonight that I will dominate and destroy everyone on the microphone


Into bits and pieces lyrical telekinesis
I will use my mental powers to dismantle and shatter others' lyrics


Gets me into verbally vindictive
It prompts my words to become hurtful and spiteful


Violent vocabulary bobs to existence
My expressive language manifests powerfully


Catch me in the pitch black path
You'll find me in the dark, dangerous areas


I sit and let the sick thought pass through my mental
I reflect upon and allow disturbing ideas to circulate through my mind


Till I hear an instrumental
Until I hear a beat


And detrimental verbals get to spittin'
Then my destructive words begin to flow


The highest in intellect, try connectin' with the written
My intelligence surpasses all others, and you should strive to achieve that level of writing


Now they faced with the forbidden, vocally chosen
Others are now confronted with the fact that I am superior, and I have chosen to express myself vocally


To explore new terrain, then remain unseen, throughout the war
I am exploring new styles and staying hidden while thriving in competition


Dips like a low-low, with my verbal fo'-fo'
I'm smooth and swift like a car cruising low to the ground, with my rhymes serving as my weapon


The cocoa complexion MC with the slow flow
I am a dark-skinned MC with a calm, steady, and methodical delivery


Fo sho', I takes it to you from the do'
Without question, I come at you with everything I have


Motherfucker, mentally I go hardco'
I am mentally tough and resilient, as tough as they come


I disconnect ya, Kurupter, MC to vocally
I will cut you off and defeat you, I am MC Kurupt using only my voice


Bore your whole molecular, structure
I will render your entire physical being dull and boring with my rap skills


Catastrophic, mystic as Mixelplix
I am a catastrophe and as mysterious as the fictional character Mixelplix


Hittin MC's like picks the deadliest lyricist
I strike down other MCs like the deadliest weapon would


We live, tonight I serve two thousand MC's
I am alive and well while dominating two thousand other MCs tonight


Cause can't none fuck with the DPG'z
No one is capable of matching the power of the Dogg Pound Gang


DPGC, ba-by
It's the Dogg Pound Gangsta Crips, baby


ABC the DPG'z
We are the alphabet of the Dogg Pound Gang


Ba-by
Just emphasizing my words


Everyday, I bust rhymes and recite
I create new songs and recite others' songs every day


In ways that make MC's stop in daylight
My rhymes are so impressive they make other MCs stop what they're doing to listen


I'm the deadlies MC you want to see on the streets
I am the most dangerous MC on the streets


Invincibility is what makes me complete, compete
I am indestructible, and it is what sets me apart in competition


Nah you can't even fade me
You cannot diminish or defeat me


I fuck, you, your momma, your auntie, and your lady
I defeat everyone, even the people you love most, effortlessly




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERKKI TAPIO KAILA, SAMULI JUHANI HAATAJA, TEEMU WILLIAM BRUNILA, TOMMI KUSTAA LINDELL

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Comments from YouTube:

@TruthfromRicky

This was the most gangster disrespectful polite song I ever heard

@ChiefRocka

Exactly! 😂

@DubCDub

The way you just said it is accurate 100% my friend no lie 👊. They throwing shots but trying to be polite at the same time. And Kurupt can flow forreal, really underrated. I miss the 90s man.

@iamworthy5596

2024 still 🔥

@kj5394

Most Underated song in hip hop. Kurrupt is impeccable

@antoniowilliams4391

Yes this song is very Underrated but raw as hell

@antoniowilliams4391

Yes 🙌 Raw as fucj

@legalpapermusic7639

Totally Agree

@james5780

You really think so, I think it’s a pretty basic tune. Average verses from kurupt, a terrible chorus from snoop, and no verses from Daz or snoop.

@kj5394

@@james5780 what's your favourite kurrupt verse then?

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