14.5.08

$$$ talks; only language I understand




"Money talks; the only language I understand."
Wisdom:Someone who only listens or responds to money has a low-level of self-respect for themselves.
Author: Chamillionaire Song: Not a Criminal Album: Victory (2007)




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4.5.08

Long gone like Analog; its Digital.




"Long gone like Analog; its Digital."
Wisdom: Straight to the point - a clear example of the state of hip-hop music today.
Author: Slum Village Song: Bootleggin Album: N/A (2007)


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17.4.08

I call these cats Reynolds because they're plastic wrap.





"I call these cats Reynolds because they're plastic wrap."
Wisdom: 'Reynolds' is a popular household item; it is a plastic wrap product that is used for preserving food and other items.
Author: Talib Kweli Song: Move Something Album: Reflection Eternal (2003)


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10.4.08

Because I'm so bright, I'm going to put the spotlight on you.





"Because I'm so bright, I'm going to put the spotlight on you."
Wisdom: One's belief that they have the ability to make others relevant and/or hot. A very confident attitude in the belief's of one's character.
Author: Lil Wayne Song: Show me what you got freestyle Album: N/A (2006)


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6.4.08

Get your popcorn out, watch me do my thing.





"Get your popcorn out, watch me do my thing."
Wisdom: The assertion that one's style is one to be observed by others for the purpose of learning or entertainment. Witty movie/theatrical reference.
Author: Kash Song: Show me what you got freestyle Album: N/A (2006)


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4.4.08

Only 1 of me





"There are a thousands of YOU; there is only ONE of me."
Wisdom: Implying that one is very unique and does not fit the norm.
Author: Kanye West Song: Stronger Album: Graduation (2007)


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1.4.08

I'm, definitely not looking for love, but if you give it to me right now I might say that I was





"I'm, definitely not looking for love, but if you give it to me right now I might say that I was"
Wisdom: Self-explanatory isn't it?
Author: Ghostface Killah Song: We Celebrate Album: Big Doe Rehab (2007)


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17.3.08

Rappers spit rhymes that are mostly illegal; emcee's spit rhymes to uplift their people.





"Rappers spit rhymes that are mostly illegal; emcee's spit rhymes to uplift their people"
Wisdom: Straight to the point - a clear example of the state of hip-hop music today.
Author: KRS-ONE Song: Classic Album: N/A (2007)


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If the world gives me dirt, I can make grass grow.




"If the world gives me dirt, I can make grass grow."
Wisdom: Straight to the point - a clear example of the state of hip-hop music today.
Author: Skillz Song: I'm a Hustla tho Album: N/A (2007)


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12.3.08

Your arms are too short to box with God





"Your arms are too short to box with god."
Wisdom: Implies that one may not be ready to contend; physically or intellectually with someone who is already a proven 'master' and/or skilled opponent.
Author: Various Artists Song: N/A Album: N/A


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