[Intro] Word up! Ya know what I'm sayin'? I gotta globe in the world in the mail today NahI'msayin? Heh, word up! Uhh, kid told me "Yo, the world is yours kid, put it in ya pocket" Nahmean? Make a brother feel good, word up! Brother feel energized I wanna dedicate this one to the game that put me on the map Y'nahI'msayin?
[Verse 1] I know you love it, the game is so irresistible to touch You should see me when fiendin' for microphones that I can clutch Droppin' bombs, combinin' the club attracts Like the old Sugarhill Gang, King Tim and Fatback There's no question the suggestion was made The foundation was laid when the Furious played Grandmaster Flash slayed competition that was wishin' They could serve the technician with the number one position Ugh, the real deal, Fearless Four scored Bambaataa was hotter, Spoonie was givin' em nata An' I was all up in my headzone, melody and' all Cosign and The Movement sayin', "Yes, yes y'all" It's just the love affair that never ended I recommended that I take microphones and blow 'em up Ain't that splendid? This one goes out to all the hip-hop do-or-diers A song is dedicated to the music I admire
[Chorus] Whenever and ever We want you, I need you (I need hip-hop) Whenever and ever We want you, do you feel the same way too? (I need hip-hop)
[Chorus] Whenever and ever We want you, I need you (I need hip-hop) Whenever and ever We want you, do you feel the same way too? (I need hip-hop)
[Outro] Yeah, ain't no doubt about it kid, know I'm sayin'? Hip-hop's the game, helped a lot of brothers escape Take it to another level, know I'm sayin'? It's our music, we own this music, know what I'm sayin'? Word life! I wanna give a couple of shout outs here, know what I'm saying? First of all, I wanna thank my man Baby Chris, y'nahmean? Helped me put this Mr. Smith, Mr.Smith album together Make it hot, know I'm sayin'? Thank the Trackmasters-Poke & Tone, Steve Stoute We definitely turning this joint out, y'nahmean Word bond! Hip-hop for life, kid! Yeah!
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In this song, LL Cool J pays homage to all the MC’s who inspired him to rap, and shout outs the new rappers coming out that he respects.
The song samples “Tell Me If You Still Care” by The S.O.S. Band and the hook is a re-sung version of said song’s chorus.
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