“The Symphony” is a legendary rap posse cut featuring Kool G. Rap, Craig G., Masta Ace and Big Daddy Kane. It was produced by Marley Marl and featured on his “In Control: Volume 1” album from 1988. Chino XL is saying that he’s outrapping other MC’s in the same way that Kool G. Rap outrapped the other MC’s on that track.
Dallas Penn is a blogger who has a viral video series called, “Sneaker Fiends Unite!,” which deals with the sneaker culture. Dallas and Sean Price are good friends, hence the shoutout.
“Bacalao” is the Spanish term for dried, salted codfish or pollock. It’s an important part of the Hispanic diet. It’s known for having a very strong, fishy odor. Sean Price (aka Ruck) is saying that the girl’s private area has a disturbing fishy odor similar to bacalao.
Royal Flush is half Cuban.
Jin is saying that he used to ride the 7 train (an MTA train in Queens, NYC) but now rides a Lexus car, which has caused people to hate on him out of jealousy.
Noreaga lists several respected Queens rappers:
Akinyele (on the right) & Nas (aka Escobar on the left):
Mobb Deep:
Lost Boyz:
Run-DMC:
Capone-N-Noreaga:
I.S. 237 is a junior high school in Flushing, Queens, NYC. It’s where the members of The Beatnuts first met.
Large Professor is from 45 Colden Street, in Flushing, Queens, NYC.
A person who’s always crossing the line. Also, it’s a reference to the Chappelle Show TV show. In one of the episodes, Charlie Murphy (Eddie Murphy’s brother/comedian/actor) tells a few stories about hanging out with musician Rick James. Charlie states that James was “a habitual line stepper.”
