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Artist/Band:
Gang Starr
Lyrics for Song: Just To Get A Rep
Lyrics for Album: Full Clip: A Decade Of Gang Starr [1999]
Stick up kids is out to tax (x2)
And this is how the story goes
Brothers are amused by others brother's reps
But the thing they know best is where the gun is kept
'Cause in the night, you'll feel fright
And at the sight of a 4-5th, I guess you just might
Wanna do a dance or two
'Cause they could maybe bust you for self or wit a crew
No matter is you or your brother's a star
He could pop you in and jet without a getaway car
And some might say that he's a dummy
But he's sticking you and taking all of your money
It's a daily operation
He might be loose in the park or lurking at the train station
Mad brothers know his name
So he thinks he got a little fame
From the stick-up game
And while we're blaming society
He's at a party with his man
They got their eye on the gold chain
That the next man's wearing
It looks big but they ain't staring
Just thinking of a way and when to get the brother
They'll be long gone before the kid recovers
And back around the way, he'll have the chain on his neck
Claimin' respect, Just to get a rep
Ten brothers in a circle
Had the kid trapped, the one wit the hood, he said, "We'll hurt you"
If you don't run out your dues and pay
Give up the Rolex watch or you won't see another day
See, they were on the attack
And one said, "Yo, you wanna make this to a homicide rap?
Make it fast so we can be on our way
Kick in the rings and everything, ok?"
The kid was nervous and flinching
And little shorty with the 3-8, yo, he was inchin
Closer and closer, put the gun to his head
Shorty was down to catch a body instead
Money was scared so he panicked
Took off his link and his rings and ran frantic
But shorty said, "Now" pulled the trigger and stepped
It was nothing, he did it just to get a rep
The rep goes bigger and now hes known for his trigger finger
Rolling with troops of the sons like a gangster figure
Hes near the peak of his crazy career
His posse's a nightmare macking jewls and some crazy gear
but as we know these things do come back
and shortys now peeping others that are scheming the kind of act
Cuz the kid that got shot didnt perish so
He pulls up in a jeep with tinted window
Too late shorty was caught in the mix
His time ran out his number came up and thats it
Ya know the rest so dont front the plan has been upset
Some brothers gotta go out, just to get a rep
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About Just To Get A Rep
"Just To Get A Rep" stands as a defining track from Gang Starr's 1999 compilation *Full Clip: A Decade Of Gang Starr*, showcasing the duo's mastery of the East Coast hip-hop sound. Produced by DJ Premier, the recording features the iconic flow of Guru, blending gritty storytelling with a laid-back, boom-bap rhythm that became a blueprint for the genre. The song reflects the group's signature ability to weave complex narratives about street life and personal ambition into a cohesive musical experience. Released during a pivotal era for hip-hop, the track exemplifies the raw energy and lyrical depth that characterized Gang Starr's discography, influencing countless artists who followed. It remains a staple in the catalog of classic hip-hop, celebrated for its enduring relevance and the seamless production that defines the group's legacy. |
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| Album Lyrics: Full Clip: A Decade Of Gang Starr [1999] |
Gang Starr
"Full Clip: A Decade Of Gang Starr [1999]"
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