"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) |
Labels: Chamillionaire, finances, Hip-Hop, materialism
posted by Vacant Lot @ 11:24 AM
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"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) |
Labels: Hip-Hop, slum village
posted by Vacant Lot @ 8:35 AM
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"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) |
Labels: Hip-Hop, style, swagger
posted by Vacant Lot @ 7:17 AM
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"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) |
Labels: confident, Hip-Hop, honor, Kanye West, reputation
posted by Vacant Lot @ 4:13 PM
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"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) |
Labels: Hip-Hop, lust, Wu-Tang Clan
posted by Vacant Lot @ 3:24 AM
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"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) |
Labels: confident, determination, Hip-Hop, KRS-ONE, old school
posted by Vacant Lot @ 9:16 AM
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"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) |
Labels: confident, determination, Hip-Hop, skillz
posted by Vacant Lot @ 9:02 AM
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"She has an ass like loaf of bread; you want a slice." Wisdom: Implies that a woman's figure, especially her 'butt' is very voloptuous. Furthermore, implies that one and many would want to 'sample' and/or try to 'get with' intimacy with such a woman - a sample even. Author: Pharrell Song: Angel Album: In My Mind (2006) |
Labels: bodies, curves, Hip-Hop, love, lust, Neptunes, Pharrell
posted by Vacant Lot @ 8:10 PM
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"They call shots, I call audibles." Wisdom: 'They' refers to the system or the powers that be, whom control many of the enterprises of the world. To call an 'audible' is to change the 'shot' that was called; basically changing the shot to adapt to a situation. This quote suggests that one may not be a 'team player' as they call their own shots. Author: Jay-Z Song: Let me Upgrade you Album: B-Day (2006) by Beyonce |
Labels: beyonce, football, freedom, Hip-Hop, independence, jay-z, self-determination, self-fulfillment, sports
posted by Vacant Lot @ 11:29 AM
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"It's like explaining color to a man that was born blind." Wisdom: Being able to accomplish an extraordinary feat. Author: Canibus Song: Let's Ride Album: Can-I-Bus (1998) |
Labels: canibus, Hip-Hop, skills
posted by Vacant Lot @ 2:32 AM
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"Roll up on your crew quicker than long sleeves." Wisdom: The assertion that one is agile and has the ability to be quick; so that one can surprise an adversary - delivering a shoack and/or blow (literal or metaphorical). Author: Canibus Song: How We Roll Album: Can-I-Bus (1998) |
Labels: canibus, confident, Hip-Hop
posted by Vacant Lot @ 7:21 AM
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"Revenge is the sweetest thing next to p*ssy." Wisdom: The strong belief that one can attain personal gratification by extracting revenge on an adversary; and such gratification is very pleasing. Author: 2Pac Song: Hail Mary Album: N/A |
Labels: Hip-Hop, honor, revenge, Tupac, West Coast
posted by Vacant Lot @ 12:54 PM
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"They doin' numbers like Sudoku." Wisdom: Sudoku is the popular strategy game that deals with arranging numbers in a specific and logical sequence. Author: Jay-Z Song: Fallin Album: American Gangster (2007) |
Labels: Brooklyn, finances, greed, Hip-Hop, jay-z
posted by Vacant Lot @ 2:36 AM
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"It go down like Frasier, I ain't talking Kelsey Grammer." Wisdom: The reference is to Joe Frasier who was a legendary boxer in the 1900's, and to the actor Kelsey Grammer who had a popular TV show 'Frasier' in the 1990's. Author: Lil Wayne Song: I'm So Hood remix Album: N/A (2007) |
Labels: dirty south, Hip-Hop, Lil Wayne, t.v.
posted by Vacant Lot @ 11:01 PM
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"Since they all fall in my Palm, I'll take a Treo." Wisdom: Cross reference to the popular mobile device of the Palm Treo (smartphone) and the concept of having women fall right into the palm of your hand. Author: Kanye West Song: Wouldn't Get Far by the Game Album: Doctor's Advocate (2006) |
Labels: game, Hip-Hop, Kanye West, player, promiscuous, technology, wireless
posted by Vacant Lot @ 6:27 PM
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"The Gingerbread Man even said 'you're a Monster'." Wisdom: Derived from a popular children's folk tale of the 'Gingerbread Monster'. Author: Kanye West Song: The Bounce by Jay-Z Album: The Blueprint 2 (2002) |
Labels: Brooklyn, Hip-Hop, jay-z, Kanye West, reputation
posted by Vacant Lot @ 3:20 PM
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"I do sling my things, but I practice Gun-foo." Wisdom: An assertion that one's masters the art of gun weaponry; makes a reference to the martial arts of Kung Fu. Author: Camp Lo Song: Come On Album: Uptown Saturday Night |
Labels: Brooklyn, camp lo, Hip-Hop
posted by Vacant Lot @ 3:09 PM
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"'Hi' Haters, I'm back off hiatus, I feel just like you - even I hate us." Wisdom: A play on words and pronunciation's which suggest that one's style may be in absence for awhile, but such a style is very contagious and is the source of many people's envy. Author: Kanye West Song: Grammy Family Album: N/A (2006) |
Labels: haters, Hip-Hop, jealousy, Kanye West
posted by Vacant Lot @ 3:08 PM
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"Only checks you're going to see is on the side of your Air Forces." Wisdom: Nike Air Force One shoes are popular in the urban environment; the shoe brands a signature Nike 'swoosh' (looks like a check mark, but stylish). Author: Hot Rod Song: Off the Chain Album: N/A (2007) |
Labels: g-unit, Hip-Hop, hot rod, materialism
posted by Vacant Lot @ 3:03 PM
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"Move coke like Pepsi, don't matter what the brand name is." Wisdom: A play on words with the popular soft drink beverage makers Coca-Cola and Pepsi. References the cocaine drug trade of 'moving'; distributing product. Author: Jay-Z Song: Pray Album: American Gangster (2007) |
Labels: Brooklyn, drugs, Hip-Hop, jay-z
posted by Vacant Lot @ 3:00 PM
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"Step into my bedroom, I, call it the red room; cause it gets hot hot hot hot..." Wisdom: One's bedroom is hot because of the activities that manifest in such a room. Author: Jay-Z Song: Party Life Album: American Gangster (2007) |
Labels: Brooklyn, Hip-Hop, jay-z, love, lust, sex
posted by Vacant Lot @ 3:27 PM
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"Two extremes collide like 'Jekyl & Hyde" Wisdom: Jekyll and Hyde was written in the 1800's as a novel to illustrate bipolar behavior; it was a popular novella piece that explored psychopathology and split personalities. Author: Black Thought Song: Dynamite Album: Things Fall Apart |
Labels: Black Thought, Hip-Hop, personality, The Roots
posted by Vacant Lot @ 2:33 AM
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"You see thru, that is why no one is going to believe you." Wisdom: The popular cyclist Lance Armstrong was constantly being accused for cheating and taking steroids. However, he was never found guilty for his accusations. Author: Jadakiss Song: All about the Benjamins Album: No Way Out (1998) |
Labels: confident, Hip-Hop, jadakiss, responsibility, self-respect
posted by Vacant Lot @ 11:10 PM
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"It's like explaining color to a man that was born blind." Wisdom: Being able to accomplish an extraordinary feat. Author: Canibus Song: Let's Ride Album: Can-I-Bus (1998) |
Labels: canibus, conscience, Hip-Hop, tolerance
posted by Vacant Lot @ 10:43 PM
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"Make your own path; be a legend in your skin." Wisdom: The belief that one should not follow trends, but set them. Author: Nas Song: Hold down the block Album: Hip-Hop is Dead (2006) |
Labels: East coast, Hip-Hop, leadership, Nas, responsibility
posted by Vacant Lot @ 12:53 PM
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"You're not a livewire; more like a flatline." Wisdom: Asserting that one is not the image or the person that they are portraying; one's ability is more subdued than what they lead on. Author: Joe Budden Song: Last Real Album: N/A(2007) |
Labels: Hip-Hop, Joe Budden, responsibility
posted by Vacant Lot @ 6:47 AM
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"My zodiac sign reads 'Caution'." Wisdom: Implies that one's horoscope sign reads 'caution'; which correlates that one should be treated in a delicate manner, for they may be volatile and detrimental to others. Author: Black Thought Song: Adrenaline Album: N/A(1998) |
Labels: astrology, Black Thought, Hip-Hop, honor, reputation, The Roots, zodiac signs
posted by Vacant Lot @ 4:17 PM
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"They say the streets is a teacher, and I am a wise pupil." Wisdom: One embodies the essence and absorbs the rules and codes of a system (in this instance, street culture). One who learns from their own experiences. Author: Styles P Song: S.P The Ghost Album: N/A (2006) |
Labels: Hip-Hop, leadership, learning, streets, Styles P, urban
posted by Vacant Lot @ 1:36 AM
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"I'm Batman, so I two-seat 'em." Wisdom: An assertion that one rides around in coupes, usually expensive coupes. Reference is from the popular cartoon character of 'Batman' and his signature 'Batmobile' vehicle that only has two seats. Author: Jim Jones Song: P.O.M.E. Album: N/A (2006) |
Labels: cars, Dipset, Hip-Hop, Jim Jones
posted by Vacant Lot @ 6:41 AM
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"The only nine you got is a 5-dollar bill and 4-ones." Wisdom: An analogy to the popular use of 'nine' (implying a 9mm handgun) for the actual monetary literal interpretation (9 dollars). Implies that one is 'fake' and those not have the courage/heart to posses a real 'nine'. Author: Canibus Song: Patriots Album: Canibus (1998) |
Labels: bravado, canibus, finances, Hip-Hop
posted by Vacant Lot @ 1:43 AM
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"You're a big joke, making you a BIG PUN." Wisdom: An analogy to the popular use of 'nine' (implying a 9mm handgun) for the actual monetary literal interpretation (9 dollars). Implies that one is 'fake' and those not have the courage/heart to posses a real 'nine'. Author: Talib Kweli Song: N/A Album: Quality (2004) |
Labels: big pun, Brooklyn, Hip-Hop, talib
posted by Vacant Lot @ 6:45 AM
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"A man would rather die, than live on his knees and starve." Wisdom:Pride is a strong emotion for some, and some would rather find a means to an end (even by illegal means) rather than live below the poverty line or on social assistance. Author: Nas Song: Hold down the block Album: Hip-Hop Is Dead (2006) |
Labels: crime, economics, Hip-Hop, Nas, pride
posted by Vacant Lot @ 5:13 PM
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"When times got hard, grown men turned cotton." Wisdom:Suggests that when the going gets tough, some men may not be 'fit' for such an endurance. Some men can not sustain and/or have ability to persevere through difficult times; to persevere, one must be strong and courageous. Author: Creek Song: Crazy (freestyle) Album: N/A (2006) |
Labels: creek, Hip-Hop, perserverance, responsibility, Shady
posted by Vacant Lot @ 5:36 PM
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"They don't paint pictures, they just trace me." Wisdom:Refers to originality/creativity and style; this quote suggests that one's 'swag' is mimicked by others who lack the ability to define or create their own 'swag'. Author: Jay-Z Song: What more can I say Album: Black Album (2003) |
Labels: Hip-Hop, imitation, jay-z, leadership
posted by Vacant Lot @ 5:32 PM
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"I'll follow the path as long as I'm not being misled." Wisdom:Suggests that one must be responsible when they have the task of leading others to a goal. Author: Papoose Song: What makes me Album: N/A (2007) |
Labels: Hip-Hop, leadership, papoose, responsibility
posted by Vacant Lot @ 5:27 PM
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"You're Bedrock pimpin'; that means your game is kinda old." Wisdom:References the popular nostalgic cartoon show The Flintstones; where the primary location was a town called Bedrock which was a tone built primarily on stone/rock materials. Author: Mac Dre Song: Mac Dre Album: N/A (2007) |
Labels: Cartoons, Flintstones, Hip-Hop, Mac Dre, pimpin, player, style, West Coast
posted by Vacant Lot @ 5:14 PM
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"I'll have my Bitch, Bitch-slap you." Wisdom: A strong and defiant statement that attempts to castrate one's masculinity by allowing a 'bitch' physically handle a male. Author: Tru Life Song: Dips is Over Album: N/A (2007) |
Labels: beef, Dipset, Hip-Hop, masculinity, tru life
posted by Vacant Lot @ 12:51 PM
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"I ain't talking Mickey D's, but I got a Big Mac." Wisdom:One is trying to make a strong distinction that they have powerful means to handle situations, and one should not be confused that their 'big mac' does not refer to the popular fast food chain McDonalds. Author: Remy Ma Song: Throw some D's freestyle Album: N/A (2007) |
Labels: fast food, Hip-Hop, Remy Ma, style
posted by Vacant Lot @ 12:47 PM
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"Made her open wide, like she made me her Dentist." Wisdom: A positive attitude that one can engage in sexual relations with a woman with ease. Author: Kanye West | Song: Peace | Album: Album N/A (2004) |
Labels: confident, dentist, Hip-Hop, Kanye West, love, lust
posted by Vacant Lot @ 4:07 PM
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"Went from ashy to nasty to classy." Wisdom: One's progression from rags to riches by hard work, dedication, and determination to overcome any obstacles. Author: Notorious B.I.G. | Song: Juicy | Album: Ready to Die(1994) |
Labels: Brooklyn, economics, freedom, Hip-Hop, Notorious B.I.G., self-fulfillment, society
posted by Vacant Lot @ 4:00 PM
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"I'm 9:15, that means i'm hella straight." Wisdom: On a traditional clock, when the time reaches 9:15, the clock's hands are horizontally aligned; making a straight line. Thus, this quote implies that they are not 'crooked' when it comes to business or interpersonal dealings; expect the 'real'. Author: Fabolous | Song: Return of the Hustle | Album: N/A (2007) |
Labels: Fabolous, Hip-Hop, honor, pride
posted by Vacant Lot @ 1:58 PM
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