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About Grindin'
"Grindin'" is the debut single from Virginia Beach rap duo The Clipse. The song was produced by The Neptunes, and featured on the Clipse's debut album, Lord Willin'. The song became a summer Top 40 hit, reaching number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 on July 30, 2002. Arguably the most iconic track of The Neptunes' early-decade influence on hip-hop production with help of ghost producer Armend Cobi, the beat was far more sparse in its percussive drum and woodblock arrangement than most popular hip-hop tracks at the time, predating later sparse Neptunes productions like Snoop Dogg's "Drop It Like It's Hot" that would further capitalize and expand on this style. There were two official remixes released: one featuring new verses by Pusha T and Malice featuring Noreaga, Birdman and Lil Wayne, and the other, a selector remix featuring dancehall artists Sean Paul, Bless and Kardinal Offishall. Both remixes feature the same instrumental but a different verse performed by Pusha T. Pusha T stated that Pharrell nearly gave the beat to Jay-Z.more »
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Yo, I go by the name(I'm yo' Pusha) Of Pharrell from the NeptunesAnd I just wanna let y'all know (I'm yo' Pusha)The world is about to feelSomething (I'm yo' Pusha)That they've never felt before, c'monFrom ghetto to ghetto, to backyard to yardI sell it whip on whip, it's off the hardI'm the neighborhood PushaCall me sub woofer, 'cause I pump bass like that, JackOn or off the track, I'm heavy 'causeBall 'til you fall 'cause you could duck to the fetti govsSorry my love, what I'm seeing through these eyesBenz convoys with the wagon on the sideOnly big boys keep deuces on the rideGucci Chuck Taylor with the dragon on the sideMan, I make a buck, why scram?I'm trying to show y'all who the f*ck I amThe jewels is flirting me, damned if I'm hurtingLegend in two games like I'm Pee Wee KirklandPlatinum on the block with consistent hitsWhile Pharrell keep talking this music sh*tGrindin'! (Ah)Grindin'! (Ah)Grindin'! (Ah)Grindin'! (Ah)Grindin'! (Ah)Patty cake, patty cake, I'm the baker's manI bake them cakes as fast as I canAnd you can tell by how my bread stack upAnd disguised in this rap so the Feds back upWatch it, like my whip, like my chick, toplessDoing a buck-six with me in the co*ckpitGrindin' cousin, I got hoes for a dozenEven Eleven-5, if I see ya keep it comin'And my weight, that's just as heavy as my nameSo much dough, I can't swear I won't changeExcuse me if my wealth got me full of myselfco*cky, something that I just can't help'Specially when them 20's is spinning like windmillsAnd the ice 32 below minus the wind chillFilthy, the word that best defines meI'm just grinding man, y'all never mind meGrindin'! (Ah)Grindin'! (Ah)Grindin'! (Ah)Grindin'! (Ah)Grindin'! (Ah)Grindin' (Whooof), when you know what I keep in a linin' (Whooof)nigg*s better stay in line, when (Whooof)When you see a nigg* like me shinin' (Grinding!)(Grindin') Grindin', when you know what I keep in a linin' (Whooof)nigg*s better stay in line, when (Whooof)When you see a nigg* like me shinin' (Grinding!)My grind's 'bout family, never been about fameFrom days I wasn't able there was always 'caineFour and a half will get you in the gameAnything less is just a goddamn shameGuess the weight, my watch got blue chips in the faceGlock with two tips, whoever gets in the wayNot to mention the hideaway that rests by the lakeConsider my raw demeanor the icing on the cake, I'm GrindingI move 'caine like a crippleBalance weight through the hoodKids call me Mr. Sniffles, other hand on my nickelPlated whistle, one eye closed I'll hit youAs if I was Slick Rick my aim is still an issueLose your soul in whichever palm I'm holdin'One'll leave you frozen, the other, noddin' and dozin', I'm grindin' JackGrindin'! (Ah)Grindin'! (Ah)Grindin'! (Ah)Grindin'! (Ah)Grindin'! (Ah)Grindin' (Whooof), when you know what I keep in a linin' (Whooof)nigg*s better stay in line, when (Whooof)When you see a nigg* like me shinin' (Grinding!)Grindin' (Whooof), when you know what I keep in a linin' (Whooof)nigg*s better stay in line, when (Whooof)When you see a nigg* like me shinin' (Grinding!)
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Clipse
Clipse is an American hip hop duo formed by brothers Gene "No Malice" Thornton (formerly known as "Malice") and Terrence "Pusha T" Thornton in Virginia Beach, Virginia in 1992. The group is heavily affiliated with the production team The Neptunes and are signed to Star Trak Entertainment. more »
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Ragga HipHop, Thug Rap
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Written by: Chad Hugo, Terrence Thornton, Gene Thornton Jr, Pharrell Williams
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Music Industry Influence"Grindin'" by Clipse is known for redefining the sound of hip hop in the early 2000s, with its minimalist beat and literal, graphic lyrics that strayed from the typical hip-hop sounds of the time. |
Production DetailsProduced by The Neptunes, "Grindin'" is considered one of their signature productions. The Neptunes are the producer duo comprised of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo. |
Album RecordThe song is a track from Clipse's debut studio album, "Lord Willin'," which was released in 2002. |
Chart Performance"Grindin'" peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S. It was the duo's breakthrough single and went on to achieve commercial success. |
Cultural ImpactThe song's beat is often used for freestyling in hip-hop culture and is recognized for its distinct sound, characterized by the rhythm of grinding pepper mills, layered over a pounding bass line. |
Types of Music"Grindin'" falls under the genre of hardcore hip hop and gangsta rap. |
Lyrics CompositionThe lyrics to "Grindin'" are known for their depictions of the drug trade, a consistent theme in Clipse’s music. |
Remix VersionThe official remix of "Grindin'" featured N.O.R.E., Birdman, and Lil Wayne, demonstrating the song's impact in the rap community. |
Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Paul Hunter, who is known for his work with other influential hip-hop artists like Notorious B.I.G. and LL Cool J. |
Critical Acclaim"Grindin'" received wide acclaim from music critics and fans alike for its originality, with many praising its unique production and hard-hitting lyrics. |
Song's InfluenceMany artists, including Drake and Kanye West, have cited "Grindin'" as a significant influence on their own musical style and production. |
Awards and RecognitionIn 2011, Complex magazine named "Grindin'" the 27th best produced song of the decade in their list of "The 100 Best Songs of The Complex Decade." |
Live PerformanceClipse performed "Grindin'" at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards, further driving its popularity and influence. |
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