Basics
Tony Touch Lyrics
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Oh, this fuckin kid....
Yo, can't deny it
Don't get it twist, get it fixed
Yo dunn straight up, yo this is how we do
Straight up...
Let me start from the beginning at the top of the list
Expose novice, trash style, niggas try hardest
Clowns attempt to rep get slapped the farthest
I'm P/pee like distinct urine in your staircase
Nigga, from me stay the most distant, you outta place
Grime rhyme, my story too foul for primetime
So I don't give a fuck about MTV
Or any radio station, they won't play me
They own kids give me spins on tapes and cd's
Infamous First Infrantry tee's
Army-green so it match your fatigues
Desert Storm ?tank? done damn
I could see it, let's be it
My whole click blows sticks and fears
Abolition, cancel your position
Don't ever a-your life for livin, challenge my division
Yo dunn we nice wit rhymes, on the L niggas feel this
Something for the people, I know what they want to hear is
P-E-double wit the realness
M-O-be -be niggas is fearless
QBC in it, all day feel this
Splash these niggas wit a verse like
Dead weight, that you could never move and shake
Demonstrate Live Nigga Rap throughout the states
Initiate lump sums, all niggas is fake
Take time out to think before I wrote the page
Celebrate my type of style dunn, it's a real one
Kill time, sit around and compare guns
Me and mines, we a bunch of old times
Young dudes, while ya'll fuel to argue, we playin it cool
Boy, niggas got shot for less than words
Save the speech for those concerned, we squeeze first
Here's to those who won't hesitate for that
Dedicated to the type that can relate to that
Out-of-state clicks understand the cause
Overseas teams is down wit the fours
Niggas that can't speak the language repeat the song
Charged off of doses of this raw
Yo, it's that shit for your ears to list
Something for the people, I know what they want to hear is
P-E-double wit the realness
M-O-be -be niggas is fearless
QBC in it, all day feel this
Takin ya'll niggas back where you're s'possed to
P-double nigga
What, Tony Toca, yo Chemistry on the beats
Nigga, Murda Muzik the movie, the LP
Yo, it's straight up dunn, it's like this
Straight up yo peace to N-O-why-D
H-A-V-O-see, nigga what
G-O-D, Ty Nitty, Gambino, the Twiggy
Aiyyo dunn check it, P mothafuckin eh you
It's like this son, straight up uh
The lyrics to Tony Touch's "Basics" feature a verse from Prodigy of Mobb Deep. Prodigy starts by stating that he disposes of rap garbage and exposes novices. He showcases his skills by rhyming about the clowns who try to rep but get slapped the farthest. Throughout his rhymes, he speaks about his perspective on the music industry and how he doesn't care about getting played on MTV or the radio. Prodigy remains true to his roots and speaks about his crew, including people like Ty Nitty and Gambino.
Prodigy's flow throughout the verse is precise and powerful. His rhymes feature clever wordplay and metaphors, and he maintains his gritty and streetwise style throughout. He speaks about how his whole click blows sticks and fears and how they don't hesitate to take action when needed. Overall, the lyrics showcase Prodigy's skills as a rapper and his unrelenting dedication to his craft and crew.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me start from the beginning at the top of the list
I'm going to start from the very beginning and address the issues at the very top of my list.
P-Double dispose of rap garbage
I, P-Double, get rid of bad rappers in the rap game.
Expose novice, trash style, niggas try hardest
I call out amateur rappers with weak styles who try too hard to impress.
Clowns attempt to rep get slapped the farthest
Those who try to represent themselves as serious rappers will be put in their place by me.
I'm P/pee like distinct urine in your staircase
I'm like a unique stain left in your memory, impossible to forget.
Nigga, from me stay the most distant, you outta place
Stay away from me, you don't belong with me and my crew.
Grime rhyme, my story too foul for primetime
My rap style is dirty, and my stories too real for mainstream broadcast.
So I don't give a fuck about MTV
I don't care about what MTV or any other radio station thinks of me.
They own kids give me spins on tapes and cd's
The fans who listen to hip-hop mixtapes and CDs are the ones who appreciate me and my work.
Infamous First Infrantry tee's
We wear Infamous First Infantry t-shirts which represent our squad.
Army-green so it match your fatigues
Our t-shirts are army-green, which goes well with the rest of our military-like clothing.
Desert Storm ?tank? done damn
We've been through tough times just like the Desert Storm tank - and we've come out on top.
My whole click blows sticks and fears
My crew is a group of talented rappers who make awesome music and intimidate others.
Abolition, cancel your position
I will get rid of competitors: cancel their careers and reputations.
Don't a-ever-your life for livin, challenge my division
Don't risk your life trying to compete with me and my team.
Yo dunn we nice wit rhymes, on the L niggas feel this
Our rap lyrics are amazing to listen to and everyone on the block understands the quality of our work.
Something for the people, I know what they want to hear is
My songs are for the fans who appreciate real rap music.
Dead weight, that you could never move and shake
Our rap style is solid and can't be moved or intimidated.
Demonstrate Live Nigga Rap throughout the states
We show people how to live their lives through our rap lyrics: our style is nationwide and universal.
Initiate lump sums, all niggas is fake
By starting from the beginning and working hard, I've earned a lot for my team - while others are faking it.
Take time out to think before I wrote the page
I'm thoughtful and considerate before I start writing songs: I want to make sure the lyrics are perfect.
Celebrate my type of style dunn, it's a real one
Celebrate my style of rap and storytelling because it's the real deal.
Kill time, sit around and compare guns
We've got all the time in the world to chill - hang around and admire each other's firearms.
Me and mines, we a bunch of old times
My team is tight-knit: we're all close friends and partners for a long time.
Young dudes, while ya'll fuel to argue, we playin it cool
While the young ones are getting amped up and angry, we're staying calm and collected.
Boy, niggas got shot for less than words
People have been shot over less than what some rappers choose to say.
Save the speech for those concerned, we squeeze first
No need to waste time with speeches or warnings - we go straight to violence if necessary.
Here's to those who won't hesitate for that
Here's to the people who act fast and fearlessly - just like us when it comes to violence.
Dedicated to the type that can relate to that
My music is dedicated to those who can connect with what we do and the life we lead.
Out-of-state clicks understand the cause
Those who live outside of our state can relate to our cause or reasons for making music.
Overseas teams is down wit the fours
Even people in other countries can understand and appreciate our team and our music.
Niggas that can't speak the language repeat the song
People who don't even speak our language listen to and enjoy our music all across the globe.
Charged off of doses of this raw
Our music is charged and powerful; it connects with people on a deep, raw level.
Takin ya'll niggas back where you're s'possed to
We're taking the rap game back to where it's supposed to be: true storytelling and quality music.
P-double nigga
I'm P-double, and you need to remember that.
What, Tony Toca, yo Chemistry on the beats
Tony Toca is the DJ and producer for the song, and he's doing an amazing job on the beats.
Nigga, Murda Muzik the movie, the LP
Murda Muzik is the name of my album and a reference to my style of rap.
Yo, it's straight up dunn, it's like this
This song and my music is for real, and I'm not messing around with it.
Straight up yo peace to N-O-why-D
I'm giving a shoutout to my hometown, New York: specifically North Yonkers.
H-A-V-O-see, nigga what
Another shoutout to my hometown and crew, carrying on our message and legacy.
G-O-D, Ty Nitty, Gambino, the Twiggy
I'm giving a shoutout to other members of my rap squad, Infamous First Infantry.
Aiyyo dunn check it, P mothafuckin eh you
I'm introducing myself once again: I'm P-double, and I'm the real deal.
Got that ill combination, you know I mean
The combination of my lyrics and Tony Toca's beats is unbeatable and unmatched.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave
Written by: ELAINE DOWLING, ALISTER JOHNSON, COLM KENEFICK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
The Goat Beats
How can someone dislike this? Prodigyโs skill is real! Classic Mobb Deep feeling! Crazy crazy! I havenโt heard this for so long time. Darnn my neck hurts from the bouncing.
2wenty7
Prodigy the BEST to ever ever do itโผ๏ธThe visions he had, the knowledge he possessed and his flow is just unreal. What a prophet The Universe blessed all of us with. True hip hoppers will miss you forever๐๐ ฟ๏ธโผ๏ธ๐ธโจ
Bro_ jojes
this is masterpiece than any other old school hiphop song, this is rap, this is real. I know it
Stay Gold
i got this in my ride ... still bumpin this joint hard all the time
Mihai Odorhean
Best Flow รฎn The Rap History! Good Bye Dear P!
Trent Yates
During this time period, prodigyโs lyricism was on a whole other level. And was the illest.
ENDLESS NAMELESS
RIP Prodigy 2020 still bumping this ๐ฌ๐ง from the UK we no real music
tobirama senju
Respecto
Tapeworm
The realness
liquid swordzz
same here ๐ฌ๐ง