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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.
Wanna Be Down
Turk Lyrics
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I done got a record deal, niggas want to be down
Got me some hot wheels, niggas want to be down
I done came up, niggas want to be down
Is it because I'm famous, niggas want to be down
My name Lil Turk, niggas want to be down
I got a lil work, niggas want to be down
I'm ridin' on dubs, niggas want to be down
I got 6 figures, niggas want to be down
And I'ma rich nigga, niggas want to be down
And I done made a movie, niggas want to be down
Me, Wayne, B.G., & Juvie, niggas want to be down
Cash Money is my click, niggas want to be down
Hot Boys I roll wit, niggas want to be down
Got tha block sold up, niggas want to be down
From that Magnolia, niggas want to be down
Say Turk man, ya know why 'cause um...
I done copped tha' Esclade truck, they want to be down22's
Yeah it's rimmed up, they want to be down
They see tha' Cardi and tha' Rolex, they want to be down
Rock a princess wit begets, they want to be down
I told a hoe I lived wit Bubba, they want to be down
And them niggas ain't bout no trouble, they want to be down
If a nigga in a gun fight, they want to be down
'Cause a nigga get a cheap price, they want to be down
They sayin Cadilac is bad news, they want to be down
If a nigga got some tattos, they want to be down
If a nigga gettin broke off, they want to be down
'Cause a nigga got a jump off, they want to be down
'Cause a nigga album commin' out, they want to be down
And you what it's gone be about, they want to be down
If a nigga bout what I'm bout, they want to be down
'Cause I neva catch a drought nigga, they want to be down
Fa sho lil one, look here I'ma show you how I do this
Since I'm rollin' wit tha killas, they want to be down
Put ten up on them niggas, they want to be down
Go shoppin' wit some figures, they want to be down
Leave tha club wit them triggas, they want to be down
I'm tha numba one stunna, they want to be down
Just brought a black hummer, they want to be down
Just bagged two bundles, they want to be down
For them real cheap numbers, they want to be down
Cut throat wit them negros, they want to be down
Put a mink on my main hoe, they want to be down
Plus I streched my Excerson, they want to be down
PT too ya heard me, they want to be down
Got some niggas out tha jets, they want to be down
Plus I copped a Corvette, they want to be down
Nigga saw me on Jackson, they want to be down
Nigga know I'm bout that action, they want to be down
This is bonified mackin', they want to be down
Hard hustlin ass stackin', they want to be down
In the song Wanna Be Down, Turk reflects upon his life after achieving fame and success through his music. He talks about his luxurious lifestyle, expensive possessions, and the status that he now holds in society. He is aware that people now want to be associated with him and his success, wanting to be a part of his entourage and even calling themselves his friends.
Turk acknowledges that people are drawn to him because of his record deal, the hot wheels he drives, the six figures he earns, the fact that he is a member of Cash Money Records and the Hot Boys, and the block he has sold up. He also talks about his expensive possessions like the Escalade truck, Cardi and Rolex watches, and Princess begets. He realizes how his status and fame make people want to be his friend and want to be included in his life.
The song can be seen as a reflection on both the advantages and disadvantages of fame. While on one hand, Turk is happy with his success, on the other hand, he is aware of the ulterior motives of those who want to be around him just because of his status. He questions whether people genuinely like him for who he is or simply for what he can provide for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Say Kem, you ain't lyin' dawg, you ain't lyin 'cause ya know why...
Acknowledging that others want to associate with him, asking Kem if he knows why.
I done got a record deal, niggas want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he has acquired a recording contract.
Got me some hot wheels, niggas want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he has a nice car.
I done came up, niggas want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he has become more successful.
Is it because I'm famous, niggas want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he has become famous.
My name Lil Turk, niggas want to be down
Because of his street name, others want to associate with Turkish.
I got a lil work, niggas want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he has something valuable.
I'm ridin' on dubs, niggas want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he has a nice car with large wheels.
Baby done showed loved, niggas want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because they have seen his girlfriend's affection.
I got 6 figures, niggas want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he has a lot of money.
And I'ma rich nigga, niggas want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he considers himself wealthy.
And I done made a movie, niggas want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he has been in a movie.
Me, Wayne, B.G., & Juvie, niggas want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he is friends with well-known people in the music industry.
Cash Money is my click, niggas want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he is a part of the Cash Money record label.
Hot Boys I roll wit, niggas want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he is a member of the Hot Boys rap group.
Got tha block sold up, niggas want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he has control of the neighborhood.
From that Magnolia, niggas want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he is from Magnolia, a neighborhood in New Orleans.
I done copped tha' Esclade truck, they want to be down22's
Others want to associate with Turkish because he has purchased a Cadillac Escalade with large wheels.
Yeah it's rimmed up, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because his car has expensive rims.
They see tha' Cardi and tha' Rolex, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because they see the expensive watch and jewelry he wears.
Rock a princess wit begets, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he is in a relationship with an attractive woman.
I told a hoe I lived wit Bubba, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he has mentioned that he lives with someone named Bubba.
And them niggas ain't bout no trouble, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he knows people who are not looking for problems.
If a nigga in a gun fight, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because they know he can win a gun fight.
'Cause a nigga get a cheap price, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because they know he can get things at a lower price.
They sayin Cadilac is bad news, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because the Cadillac has a bad reputation.
If a nigga got some tattos, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because they have tattoos as well.
If a nigga gettin broke off, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because they know he is receiving large amounts of money.
'Cause a nigga got a jump off, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he has another intimate partner.
'Cause a nigga album commin' out, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he has an upcoming music album.
And you what it's gone be about, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because they know what his album will be about.
If a nigga bout what I'm bout, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because they share similar interests.
'Cause I neva catch a drought nigga, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he never runs out of anything.
Since I'm rollin' wit tha killas, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he is friends with dangerous people.
Put ten up on them niggas, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he is able to give away large amounts of money.
Go shoppin' wit some figures, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he can afford expensive shopping trips.
Leave tha club wit them triggas, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he is able to leave the club with girls who are attracted to bad boys.
I'm tha numba one stunna, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he is believed to be the most impressive member of the Hot Boys rap group.
Just brought a black hummer, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he has purchased a black Hummer vehicle.
Just bagged two bundles, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he has acquired two large amounts of valuable goods.
For them real cheap numbers, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he is able to purchase valuable things at low prices.
Cut throat wit them negros, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he is able to act aggressively alongside other black people.
Put a mink on my main hoe, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he can buy his girlfriend expensive fur coats.
Plus I streched my Excerson, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he has modified his Excursion vehicle to make it more impressive.
PT too ya heard me, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he has a PT Cruiser with modifications.
Got some niggas out tha jets, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he knows people from the Magnolia housing development.
Plus I copped a Corvette, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he has purchased a Corvette vehicle.
Nigga saw me on Jackson, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because they have seen him on Jackson Street in New Orleans.
Nigga know I'm bout that action, they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he is willing to act aggressively towards others.
This is bonified mackin', they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he is successful in his attempts to impress women.
Hard hustlin ass stackin', they want to be down
Others want to associate with Turkish because he is successfully acquiring wealth.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARYL HALL, JOHN OATES, JAMES SCHEFFER, LONELL MITCHELL, SAKARI WILLIAMS, RASHAD WOOTEN
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