Lyrically, clipping.’s music attempts to reshuffle and repeat accepted rap scenarios, while eliminating a traditional single-point perspective. Diggs’s writing is heavily citational, like a rough-edged collage, gluing together half-glimpsed images and misremembered references, many of which might feel familiar, and some of which assuredly do not. But even while he consumes and regurgitates established styles, his self-erasure is incomplete; Diggs’s dense, often motormouthed flow remains wholly his own.
Individually, the members are known outside of the group for their extra-curricular artistic projects. Diggs is a stage actor, while Snipes composes music for film, and Hutson is an established noise music artist. Snipes and Hutson have collaborated on many projects, including the score to the documentary Room 237, which was released by IFC in 2013.
In February 2013, clipping. released their debut album, Midcity, on their website. The project was created entirely in-house, with the trio writing, producing, engineering, mixing and mastering all of the material themselves. There was no budget, no outside promotion, no hype-machine, no blog or label interest. In fact, clipping. had no expectation that anyone would bother listening to the album, let alone enjoy it. Nevertheless, reactions were largely positive— despite the uncompromising nature of the production, and its obfuscatory lyrical content— and within five month’s of Midcity’s release, clipping. signed a deal with Sub Pop Records.
CLPPNG, the band’s label debut, was written and recorded between February and October of 2013. Highly well-received, CLPPNG is an album that demonstrates the variety of sounds available when the ‘rules’ of a genre are willfully questioned.
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Get Up feat. Mariel Jacoda
clipping. Lyrics
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Eyes heavy, but it's time to grind motherfucker can't be late (hold up. wait.)
Fuck a nine-to-five, push work state to state (shit)
No work, no food still eatin' off paper plates
Banana clip is a paper weight, paper mate
Tally how you're married to the game
She fuckin' everybody but you still put a ring on it, on it
Keep it one hunnit, homies
Home is where the homies got your back
Get your backpack get
Back to the block, bring it back to the block, shit
Slangin' crack beats cracks into [?]
But the Glock cocked back, lay another body flat
Here when they turn on the street lights
Hustle till they cut em' off, that's the street life
Got the chrome on my hip and a bud for sale
That's how I get mine, that's how I get it
Hustlin' is a habit
So they say
This is for the G's who wasn't trippin' and never knew any other way
Other ways of gettin' money, not many do not require a degree of separation
From the streets you gettin' paid in
In which the degree of difficulty is extraordinarily high
And she high while doin' it, so see why
Somebody who isn't from it might not understand how you body a body in other words
(I'd like to just kill a man)
And still a gram is a gram and nobody is Instagramin'
They killin' on Cypress Hill and they still is squeezin' the hammers
Police is beyond the scanners, these sum of sequius bandits
And brandish [?] function
You fuck a [?] fashion that flash on a motherfucker
You fuckin' seeing the passion forgetting the hunger
This the jungle, time to get active and crack it so acrobatic it'll flip in the set
But set's up and no second guessing here in the street people sweating for the money
Here when they turn on the street lights
Hustle till they cut em' off, that's the street life
Got the chrome on my hip and a bud for sale
That's how I get mine, that's how I get it
No time for wifey's babies or other collateral damage
Checking for snitches, they be the ones order tacos in Spanish
Always thinking that they blendin' in
But then sending them telegrams to the rollers; they bitches
Not meaning meaning - fuck it, ain't no explaining
Get the fuck up and push cocaine
All these fuckers gon' sleep all day
But if you suck up [?] one of these bucks
[?] if you lacing up them chucks no Taylor Gangin'
This shit is grimy and dirty, clothes stankin' while you slangin'
Get up out to the blacktop
Backpack for the crack rock
Take [?] the cops at a spot where they knock a neighborhood watch
Watch him
Learn the code if them eyes are closed
That means he sleeping on his feet and been out in the cold
And if he flashin' the gold, he either new or want action and got back up on the toes
Study all of your fractions, get up on the honor roll
Roll the marijuana then flip the hoodie up and get ghost
Here when they turn on the street lights
Hustle till they cut em' off, that's the street life
Got the chrome on my hip and a bud for sale
And if you trying to take this spot, better think twice
This ain't play time, you're fucking with my life
I'ma do what I gotta do to get my mail
I gotta get mine, I gotta get it
The lyrics to Clipping's song Get Up describe the day-to-day life of a hustler living in the street. The lyrics express the desire to succeed, to make money in a world where every day is a struggle. The song starts with the powerful phrase, "Game don't wait," emphasizing the importance of being timely and ready to hustle, always prioritizing work over everything else. The verse continues to describe how the singer is always on the move, hustling from state to state and never stopping, even when times are tough. This is seen in the line, "No work, no food still eatin' off paper plates."
Furthermore, the chorus describes the street life and how one must hustle until the streetlights turn off. It talks about having a "chrome on [the] hip and a bud for sale" as a way to make money. The song also discusses the risk that comes with hustling, referencing the inevitable violence that follows, as heard in the line, "And still a gram is a gram and nobody is Instagrammin'. They killin' on Cypress Hill and they still is squeezin' the hammers."
Overall, the song is a raw and honest look at the harsh realities of street life and the challenges that come with pursuing financial success on the streets.
Line by Line Meaning
Game don't wait (heavy. wait.)
The game of hustling can't be delayed or postponed, it requires immediate action.
Eyes heavy, but it's time to grind motherfucker can't be late (hold up. wait.)
Despite feeling tired, one must still work hard and quickly to avoid losing the opportunity to make money.
Fuck a nine-to-five, push work state to state (shit)
Hustling is a preferable alternative to a regular job because it allows one to make money anywhere and at any time.
No work, no food still eatin' off paper plates
Without hustling, one cannot survive and is left with nothing but basic necessities.
Banana clip is a paper weight, paper mate
The gun's ammo serves as a paperweight while the pen is used to write out deals and transactions.
Tally how you're married to the game
A hustler is heavily invested in the game of making money and is committed to it like a marriage.
She fuckin' everybody but you still put a ring on it, on it
The game of hustling is unfaithful and not loyal, yet hustlers still stay committed to it.
Keep it one hunnit, homies
Be honest and truthful with your friends and associates.
Home is where the homies
Your true home and security lies with your friends and loved ones who support you.
Home is where the homies got your back
Your friends will always support and defend you, especially in the dangerous game of hustling.
Get your backpack get
Grab your backpack and prepare for the hustle.
Back to the block, bring it back to the block, shit
Return to the neighborhood and continue to sell drugs and make money.
Slangin' crack beats cracks into [?]
Selling drugs is a better alternative than becoming involved with drugs and addiction.
But the Glock cocked back, lay another body flat
Using a gun is sometimes necessary to protect oneself and eliminate threats in the dangerous world of hustling.
Hustle till they cut em' off, that's the street life
Keep hustling until the lights turn off, signifying an end to the day's work.
Got the chrome on my hip and a bud for sale
Carrying a gun and drugs is necessary for hustling and making money on the streets.
This is for the G's who wasn't trippin' and never knew any other way
This song is dedicated to the hustlers who have always known and lived the street life without question or hesitation.
Other ways of gettin' money, not many do not require a degree of separation
There are few other ways to make money that do not involve distancing oneself from the law and society.
From the streets you gettin' paid in
Hustling is a source of income that comes from the dangerous and illegal world of the streets.
In which the degree of difficulty is extraordinarily high
Hustling is not an easy way to make money and requires immense skill, courage, and risk-taking.
And she high while doin' it, so see why
Drug use is a common occurrence in the life of hustling, helping individuals cope with the stressful and dangerous nature of it.
Somebody who isn't from it might not understand how you body a body in other words
Outsiders may not understand the violent and deadly actions that must be taken in order to survive and succeed in the game of hustling.
And still a gram is a gram and nobody is Instagramin'
In the world of hustling, drugs are measured and sold by weight and value, not by social media likes or popularity.
They killin' on Cypress Hill and they still is squeezin' the hammers
Even in a peaceful neighborhood like Cypress Hill, violence and weapons are still used in the game of hustling to protect oneself and make money.
Police is beyond the scanners, these sum of sequius bandits
The police are unable to catch every hustler, allowing some individuals to continue their illegal activities without getting caught.
And brandish [?] function
Individuals continue to use and show off their weapons as a means of intimidation and power.
You fuck a [?] fashion that flash on a motherfucker
Fashion is not important or relevant in the dangerous world of hustling.
You fuckin' seeing the passion forgetting the hunger
Individuals become too focused on their lifestyle and luxurious desires, forgetting the hunger and necessity to make money through hustling.
No time for wifey's babies or other collateral damage
Hustling often requires individuals to sacrifice their personal relationships and responsibilities as collateral damage in order to make money and survive.
Checking for snitches, they be the ones order tacos in Spanish
Hustlers must always be on the lookout for snitches and informants, who often attempt to blend in and stay under the radar by ordering food in another language.
Always thinking that they blendin' in
Snitches are always trying to blend in and avoid detection as their survival and freedom depend on not getting caught.
But then sending them telegrams to the rollers; they bitches
Snitches often provide information to the police or law enforcement, making them untrustworthy and disloyal to the game of hustling.
Get the fuck up and push cocaine
It's time to start hustling and selling drugs to make money.
All these fuckers gon' sleep all day
Others may be sleeping or resting, but a hustler must always be alert and working to make money.
But if you suck up [?] one of these bucks
If you waste time or fail to work hard, you will lose the opportunity to make money and succeed as a hustler.
[?] if you lacing up them chucks no Taylor Gangin'
If you're not focused on making money and are wasting time with unnecessary activities, you are not a part of the gang or community of hustlers.
This shit is grimy and dirty, clothes stankin' while you slangin'
Hustling is a dirty and unpleasant job that often involves long hours and hard work, with the smell sticking to one's clothes.
Get up out to the blacktop
Leave the house and head to the streets to start hustling.
Backpack for the crack rock
Carry a backpack containing various drugs to sell to customers.
Take [?] the cops at a spot where they knock a neighborhood watch
Choose a location to sell drugs where police are less likely to show up, and where there is no neighborhood watch to report suspicious activity.
Learn the code if them eyes are closed
Hustlers need to be aware of subtle signs and codes that indicate potential danger or informants.
And if he flashin' the gold, he either new or want action and got back up on the toes
If an individual is showing off their wealth or valuables, they are either new to the game and trying to impress or are seeking out potential victims for theft and violence.
Study all of your fractions, get up on the honor roll
Learn how to accurately measure and sell drugs in order to maximize profits and increase success as a hustler.
Roll the marijuana then flip the hoodie up and get ghost
Smoke marijuana and then hide one's face with a hoodie in order to go undetected and disappear quickly if needed.
And if you trying to take this spot, better think twice
If someone is trying to encroach on one's territory and steal customers, they will be met with violence and resistance.
This ain't play time, you're fucking with my life
Hustling is not a game, and anyone who threatens or challenges one's business is not tolerated.
I'ma do what I gotta do to get my mail
I will do whatever it takes to make money and survive, even if it means using violence and breaking the law.
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I'm like 95% certain when his alarm clock goes off he just wakes up rapping
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