Understand Rap: Explanations Of Confusing Rap Lyrics
Stray News | hiphopucit | October 9, 2010 at 7:03 am
Similar to Jay-Z’s upcoming book, Decoded, Understand Rap provides explanations to some of the game’s most iconic quotables. The book drops today and is also available on Amazon. -RapRadar
Lyric: “I was strapped wit’ gats when you were cuddled wit’ cabbage patch.”
Lyric From Song “Forgot About Dre”
On Album 2001
By Artist Dr. Dre
Explanation: When you were still a child and had no concerns other than playing with dolls in the comfort and safety of your home, I was carrying guns around in my dangerous neighborhood.Lyric “I ain’t pass the bar, but I know a little bit”
Lyric From Song “99 Problems”
On Album The Black Album
By Artist Jay-Z
Explanation: Although I haven’t educated myself concerning the matters necessary to complete the examination lawyers take to be able to practice law, I have enough knowledge to be a very successful rapper and entrepreneur and to have sustained a level of wealth greater than many lawyers.
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This kinda reminds me of that other book, “How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC”, that’s a dope read if you haven’t got it already… over 100 of the best rappers interviewed for it -
http://www.howtorapbook.com
http://www.amazon.com/How-Rap-Art-Science-Hip-Hop/dp/1556528167