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Turk, who's rea… Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists under the name "Turk"
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Turk, who's real name is Önder Doğan was born in Amsterdam-Noord. While he was still in his childhood, the family moved to Madrid, Istanbul and at last to Eindhoven. Back in the Netherlands he started writing his own raps, and joined "Militant Union" with who he participated at the Grote Prijs van Nederland. Later on he met SpaceKees in a coffeeshop, and they started recording. SpaceKees even asked Turk to join him and Jiggy Djé on stage as backup-MC.
In 2008 his first EP was ready, entitled Turkse Pizza. This EP, produced by SirOJ, features raps from SpaceKees, Jiggy Djé, Heist Rockah, Willie Wartaal en Vieze Fur. Later that year he released the Beondekijkuit mixtape and "De Kassier: Een Monnie Album" in 2009 where he's currently working on with FS Green. Next to his solo carreer, he started Bang Bros with Hoogvliet rapper Hef.
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Turk, born Tab Virgil, Jr. in 1981 in New Orleans, Louisiana, is an African-American rapper, member of the hip hop group Hot Boys
Turk was first discovered in 1996 when he was rapping for Cash Money Records (brothers Ronald “Slim” Williams and Bryan “Baby” Williams ) Later that same year, he made his debut with a cameo on Juvenile’s solo debut, “Solja Rags”. He was welcomed into the newly formed Hot Boys (who also included Juvenile, B.G., and Lil’ Wayne), issuing “Get It How You Live!” in 1997 and “Guerilla Warfare” (which would eventually go platinum) two years later.
He continued to make cameos on other rapper’s recordings, including Juvenile’s big hits “400 Degreez” and “Tha G-Code”, Lil’ Wayne’s “Tha Block Is Hot” and “Lights Out”, as well as B.G.’s “It’s All on You, Vol. 1” and “It’s All on You, Vol. 2”. June 2001 saw the release of Turk’s solo debut, “Young and Thuggin’” on Universal Records. His first solo album also coincided with the dissolution of the Hot Boys and the departure of B.G. and Juvenile from the Cash Money label over a royalties dispute with CEO Bryan Williams . While He cut another album, “Untamed Guerilla”, for Cash Money as a follow-up to “Young and Thuggin’” but it was never released as he became embroiled in a similar contractual conflict as Juvenile and B.G.
In 2003, Turk followed B.G. to Koch Records, where he recorded “Raw and Uncut”, technically his second solo album.
Turk is currently serving a sentence of 10 years for attempted murder on a federal agent during a drug raid.
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Dr. Christopher “Chris” Duncan Turk (most commonly referred to as Turk) is a fictional character played by Donald Faison on the American sitcom Scrubs.
Project
Turk Lyrics
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They got this nigga named Rob, and Rob is my dog
His people doin' bad, sometimes I break him off
I got love for the nigga 'round my way, they doin' bad
Every time we come outside, we say, "Look at they dirty ass."
He ain't worried 'bout it, he just keep his head up
And say, "One day, I'ma be straight. Y'all just watch when I come up."
Some days, my dog don't have nothin' to eat
His momma on stones, daddy on hero'n
Whole household fucked up all of them bitches gone
Dog, they know they gone, tryin' to score from me
Knowin' I be with they son every day of the week
But they don't care fuck that, not gon' play it like that
That's my motherfuckin' round, so I'ma give him respect
Even though shit fucked up, my round still be chillin'
Gettin' it how he live in this project livin'
(Hook [Hakiem])
In the project, niggas don't wan' see you come up
You don't give 'em what they want, they gon' fuck your head up
Like a man, bruh you know how it be goin' down
Nigga be straight project when they livin' uptown
In the project, you know niggas be stun'n, round
If a nigga don't play ya nigga, go lay your ass down
Like a man, bruh you know how it be goin' down
Nigga be straight thuggin' when they livin' uptown
[Turk]
Look
Verse two, and I'ma talk about these project broads
Stealin' clothes, gettin' hustles, usin' them credit cards
Gettin' how they could, anyway that they can
Wearin' each other clothes, fuckin' each other man
Gotta respect they mind, let 'em do what they do
Broads like to look good, and they like to shine, too
Havin' babies like that ain't nothin' for niggas with names
Them hoes love a nigga with that project fame
Sittin' on the porch, just gossipin'
'Bout any and everything that be happenin'
This shit's real get it how they live in the brick
You should know how it is if you live in the bricks
They do whatever it takes to keep a lil' cake
Catch them a duck, they want everything that he make
Yeah, they play it raw, but I ain't mad at 'em
I just let 'em do they thing, dog, I ain't mad at 'em
(Hook [Hakiem])
[Turk]
Everyday, it's the same old shit, but different toilets
Either you're hustlin' or you're starvin' like Marvin
Livin' from pillar to post, beggin' niggas for jo's
Gettin' played like a junky, disrespected by hoes
'Cause ain't no nigga gon' give you shit, get it for yourself
Flip 'til you can't flip no more for yourself
Gotta get off your ass make it happen, my nigga
Even if it come down to you pullin' that trigga
Nigga, look, don't worry 'bout the next nigga
They gon' hate ya anyway, and that's a fact, nigga
So while they hatin', you just keep doin' your thing
Nigga get outta line is when you let your nuts hang
In the project, nigga don't wan' see you come up
You don't give 'em what they want, they just fuck your head up
Like a man, bruh you know how it be goin' down
Nigga be straight project livin' uptown
(Hook-2x [Hakiem])
In the project, niggas don't wan' see you come up
You don't give 'em what they want, they gon' fuck your head up
Like a man, bruh you know how it be goin' down
Nigga be straight project when they livin' uptown
In the project, you know niggas be stun'n, round
If a nigga don't play ya nigga, go lay your ass down
Like a man, bruh you know how it be goin' down
Nigga be straight project when they livin' uptown
The song "Project" by Turk talks about the struggles of living in the projects and the tough realities of life that come with it. The lyrics suggest that the people living in the projects are fighting a constant battle to survive, with many living in poverty and struggling to make ends meet. Turk talks about his friend Rob, who he cares for and helps out when he can, as he watches him struggle to get by. The song also touches on the difficulties faced by women living in the projects, who have to resort to illegal means to support themselves and their families.
In the hook of the song, Hakiem points out the harsh reality of living in the projects, where people are not supportive of each other and are always looking for ways to bring each other down. The lyrics also suggest that violence is common in the projects, and that one has to be tough to survive. The song talks about the need to be self-reliant, as there is no one else who will help you.
Overall, "Project" is a powerful and realistic portrayal of life in the projects, highlighting the difficulties faced by people trying to survive in a tough environment.
Line by Line Meaning
They got this nigga named Rob, and Rob is my dog
Turk has a friend named Rob, who is like a brother to him
His people doin' bad, sometimes I break him off
Rob's family is struggling financially, so Turk sometimes gives him money
He ain't worried 'bout it, he just keep his head up
Despite the financial struggles, Rob remains positive and keeps a positive attitude
Some days, my dog don't have nothin' to eat
Rob sometimes goes without food because of the family's financial situation
Man, that shit is cold, but sometime that's how it be
It's hard to see Rob and his family struggling, but sometimes life is tough
His momma on stones, daddy on hero'n
Rob's parents are addicted to drugs
Whole household fucked up - all of them bitches gone
The household is in chaos due to the parents' addiction, and other family members are not around to help
Dog, they know they gone, tryin' to score from me
Rob's family knows he is friends with Turk and sometimes asks him for drugs
But they don't care - fuck that, not gon' play it like that
Even though Rob's family asks for drugs, Turk refuses to give it to them and won't compromise his values
Gettin' it how he live in this project livin'
Rob is doing what he can to survive in the project, where life is tough
Gotta respect they mind, let 'em do what they do
Turk respects the women living in the projects and their survival tactics, even if he doesn't agree with everything they do
They do whatever it takes to keep a lil' cake
The women in the projects will do whatever they can to make a little money
Everyday, it's the same old shit, but different toilets
Life in the projects is monotonous and repetitive, but with different struggles each day
Either you're hustlin' or you're starvin' like Marvin
In the projects, you need to be constantly hustling to survive, otherwise you will go hungry like Marvin Gaye did as a child
Gotta get off your ass - make it happen, my nigga
If you want to succeed in the projects, you need to take action instead of waiting for someone to help you
Nigga get outta line is when you let your nuts hang
When someone disrespects you in the projects, you need to stand up for yourself and show them that you won't tolerate it
Nigga be straight project livin' uptown
Life in the projects is tough, but people who live there have to make the best of it
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