Warren G took nearly three years to complete his second album, returning in the spring of 1997 with Take A Look Over Your Shoulder, which was greeted with decidedly mixed reviews and weak sales. I Want It All followed in 1999 with The Return of the Regulator appearing two years later. In 2005 he signed with Lightyear Enterntainment and released In the Mid-Nite Hour.
What's Next feat Mr. Malik
Warren G Lyrics
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[Warren G]
This DJ, he gets down
to the Hip to the Hop you just don't stop
producing funky tracks till it makes you drop
conjunction junction, what's my function
I'm hookin up tracks so that niggaz can function
its not Pete Rock or that nigga Dr. Dre
its this muthafuckin nigga from around the way
the one who brings you styles on timesy, whymsy
that's why its so hard to find me
conduction, construction when I bust choo choo, bustas
its a must when I bust when I bust, I gotta come correct
the are to the E to the S-P-ect architect
yup nigga no I'm not tweakin
its one of the 16 minds that I'm speaking
the W-A the double are the E into the uhh
A-be -see-D-E-F to the muthafuckin G
ooh shit as I flex I wrecks I checks
so what's next
[Mr. Malik]
Oh who's next, to catch flack on the menu
I snap necks when I flex let me continue
send you, on a mission when I rock
it goes on and on and on and you know it don't stop
yes I'm back on another route, ready to take em all out
now can't get with this, 'cause they get faded without a doubt
check em, I wreck em like 1-2-3 why
they can't fuck with that rude one Malik
will I drop, can't stop it, lit it up like a rocket
when they get out of line I grip the nine out my pocket
lock it down, yeah that's what I do
how could you come solo nigga when I run through ya whole crew
I rule, fool, act like you heard it
the one I run with, can't remember the last he murdered
dem do away or them get dealt with
give the noise I want silence, no bubbaclad bullshit
nigga, its all about my grip
so the one who starts to slip is the one who gets ripped
kept a chip on my shoulder not now that I'm older
they, all of me, the LBG high roller
'cause back in the days on the side where we sat
niggaz a come up missin if they didn't have they strap
so why, try to be, like me
just when you pull back a G and I think I'm Mr. Malik
(Chorus)
Well if the beat is funkadelic then the tune is right
Mr. Malik and Warren G so tonights the night that we spark
we spark in the dark when we do it in the park
[Mr. Malik]
Well its the A to the be
(and the see to the D)
Hey my name is Mr. Malik with that DJ Warren G
(Mr. Malik can you hear me)
Yes I'm the host with the most they can't get close or even near me
(I said a tick, tock, tickin to the Era)
I said a pick which glock bitches get shot its still terror
(terror, terror, pick which glock)
which one? (the black one with the big pin lock)
me and Dre and the fly honey so those who want to get dropped
nigga go knock, knock I trick a flow non-stop
fly double I never slip trip or flip flop
the tune is funkadelic, the crew was right
but if Malik will make ya smell it then tonights the night
for me to stay trump tight
up with my nigga Warren G
that's sorrow when you borrow but you can't be oweing me
what's next
[Warren G]
Woo!!
I say what's next, what's next what's N-X-E-T
its me, Warren to the muthafuckin G
flowin with my little homey named Malik
yes, everybody will just tweak
off the new style ill ease that we got
yes, its me Warren G on the block
pump pump, block glock, let me just tick tock
its me Warren G on the muthafuckin rock n roll
stroll, then stiff back to the rap
its me with the big black mack 11 strap
so let me uhh flix into the flex
Woo!! So what's next
(Chorus)
Well if the beat is funkadelic then the tune is right
Mr. Malik and Warren G so tonights the night that we spark
'cause we spark in the dark when we do it in the park
The lyrics of Warren Gโs โWhatโs Nextโ featuring Mr. Malik represents a tribute to their work as hip-hop artists, producers, and rappers. The song is about their creative process, the elements that their music has, and how they relate to the world. The song title suggests a sense of uncertainty about the future, but the lyrics convey confidence in their ability to continue to produce new, innovative tracks that will make people dance. The song also includes references to their personal experiences coming from a time and place where they would get into trouble if they werenโt carrying a weapon, which ties to the idea of needing to stay sharp to succeed.
The lyrics of the song are metaphorical, as they use train and travel imagery to describe their journey as artists. The mention of junctions and constructions highlights how they build tracks for people to move on, while the reference to guns is metaphorical, as they use those to protect their craft. Mr. Malikโs verse talks about his skills as a rapper and his ability to โwreckโ his opponents, implying that heโs a force to be reckoned with. The chorus reinforces the importance of funkadelic beats and how they influence the music they make.
Line by Line Meaning
This DJ, he gets down
The DJ is skilled and experienced
mixing records while he go round
The DJ is able to seamlessly blend tracks while performing
to the Hip to the Hop you just don't stop
The DJ plays hip hop music that gets people moving and doesn't stop
producing funky tracks till it makes you drop
The DJ creates energetic and groovy beats that can make people dance until they are exhausted
conjunction junction, what's my function
Playing off the children's education song lyric, the artist is asking what is his role or purpose
I'm hookin up tracks so that niggaz can function
His role is making songs that people can enjoy and function to
its not Pete Rock or that nigga Dr. Dre
He's stating that he's not the famous producers Pete Rock or Dr. Dre
its this muthafuckin nigga from around the way
He's introducing himself as a locally famous rapper
the one who brings you styles on timesy, whymsy
He promises to bring a unique style to his music
that's why its so hard to find me
His unique style makes him difficult to distinguish from other rappers
conduction, construction when I bust choo choo, bustas
He uses the metaphor of a train to describe his process of creating music
its a must when I bust when I bust, I gotta come correct
It's important for him to make quality music
the are to the E to the S-P-ect architect
He spells out his name as an architect of music, emphasizing his role as a producer
yup nigga no I'm not tweakin
He is declaring that he isn't lying
its one of the 16 minds that I'm speaking
He is referring to himself as one of the many voices in hip hop music
the W-A the double are the E into the uhh
He's spelling out his rap name again
A-be -see-D-E-F to the muthafuckin G
He's spelling out the alphabet to lead into his name
ooh shit as I flex I wrecks I checks
He boasts about his skills and abilities
so what's next
He is asking what will happen next
Oh who's next, to catch flack on the menu
The featured artist takes over and asks who will be criticized next
I snap necks when I flex let me continue
He is promising to bring energy and excitement to his performance
send you, on a mission when I rock
He will inspire listeners to feel like they are on a mission
it goes on and on and on and you know it don't stop
The energy and excitement of the music will not stop
yes I'm back on another route, ready to take em all out
He announces his return and his intention to compete with other rappers
now can't get with this, 'cause they get faded without a doubt
He acknowledges that some other rappers can't keep up with him
check em, I wreck em like 1-2-3 why
He will defeat other rappers with ease
they can't fuck with that rude one Malik
Other rappers can't compete with his attitude
will I drop, can't stop it, lit it up like a rocket
He won't slow down, he will keep going like a rocket
when they get out of line I grip the nine out my pocket
If others try to mess with him, he will use his gun
lock it down, yeah that's what I do
He asserts his ability to control situations
how could you come solo nigga when I run through ya whole crew
He will easily defeat others even when they are in a group
I rule, fool, act like you heard it
He sets himself up as the ruler of the rap game
the one I run with, can't remember the last he murdered
His associates are so good that they can't even remember their last victory
dem do away or them get dealt with
Those who don't follow his lead will be removed or punished
give the noise I want silence, no bubbaclad bullshit
He demands respect and will not tolerate nonsense
nigga, its all about my grip
His focus is on making money and gaining power
so the one who starts to slip is the one who gets ripped
Anyone who shows weakness will be defeated
kept a chip on my shoulder not now that I'm older
He used to hold a grudge but no longer does
they, all of me, the LBG high roller
He's part of the Long Beach Gangster high roller lifestyle
because back in the days on the side where we sat
He reminisces about times when he hung out on the street
niggaz a come up missin if they didn't have they strap
People could die if they didn't carry a gun
so why, try to be, like me
He challenges others to try to be like him
just when you pull back a G and I think I'm Mr. Malik
He will win even if someone tries to copy him
Well if the beat is funkadelic then the tune is right
He discusses the importance of the beat of a song
Mr. Malik and Warren G so tonights the night that we spark
He announces the collaboration between himself and Warren G
we spark in the dark when we do it in the park
The energy they create while performing is like a spark in the darkness
Hey my name is Mr. Malik with that DJ Warren G
He introduces himself and Warren G again
Yes I'm the host with the most they can't get close or even near me
He considers himself the best and others can't compete
I said a tick, tock, tickin to the Era
He uses a ticking clock metaphor to emphasize the timelessness of his music
I said a pick which glock bitches get shot its still terror
He references violence in his lyrics
which one? (the black one with the big pin lock)
He discusses gun choice as if it's a normal conversation
me and Dre and the fly honey so those who want to get dropped
He references Dr. Dre and women while threatening those who want to fight with him
nigga go knock, knock I trick a flow non-stop
He tells challengers to come to him and that he will continue to rap non-stop
fly double I never slip trip or flip flop
He promises to always be on top of his game
the tune is funkadelic, the crew was right
The music is enjoyable and the partnership is successful
but if Malik will make ya smell it then tonights the night for me to stay trump tight
He uses a crude metaphor to explain that he will be successful tonight
up with my nigga Warren G
He is with Warren G again
that's sorrow when you borrow but you can't be oweing me
He jokes about lending to Warren G and not being able to ask for it back
Woo!! I say what's next, what's next what's N-X-E-T
He sounds excited and repeats the earlier question of what will happen next
its me, Warren to the muthafuckin G
He repeats his name
flowin with my little homey named Malik
He describes his partnership with Malik
yes, everybody will just tweak
He predicts that everyone will enjoy their music
off the new style ill ease that we got
He promises their music will be unique and impressive
yes, its me Warren G on the block
He references his background on the street
pump pump, block glock, let me just tick tock
He repeats sounds and continues to talk about guns
its me Warren G on the muthafuckin rock n roll
He is a rapper who is good at performing live
stroll, then stiff back to the rap
He is discussing the transition between different music styles
its me with the big black mack 11 strap
He is still talking about his gun
so let me uhh flix into the flex
He is transitioning into a rap performance
Woo!! So what's next
He ends on another excited question about the future
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Written by: LIL MALIK
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@te4888
I was obsessed with this song in 1994. I played it over and over again. now that I found it on yt in 2018, it has the same effect on me. luv it.
@fukojuma
Just like me way back in 94
@jamesclark8931
Whaaattt who you telling I love this song still in August 2023 it's fye!! Malik should of did a whole album he was on the dog food album to I think it was physco like no bitch ass nigga!! His voice was just cool ASF the way he flows it's authentic never duplicated period
@te4888
@jamesclark8931ย Malik was a talented guy. I hope he still is.
@francismulumba5531
Woke up playing this song in my mind in 2022..and now have it on blast.
@te4888
Mr. Malik was so dope. God bless him.
@markbrandon5353
Mista malik was a chick _u don know sheeeeet. Haha
@mr.fli-city8103
@@markbrandon5353 ๐ฏ?
@edgunner4600
@@markbrandon5353 stfu
@christophermcgrady6962
@@markbrandon5353 Mr Malik was from the group illegal it's a guy snoops cousin u baffoon