Reference to Brooklyn artist, Lil Kim’s hit single “Put Ya Lighter Up” which also signifies hometown pride.

The word “Nigga” was used as a term to make black people seem worthless in the past. It is still used today however, its used mostly amongst the African-American society towards each other. ReQ plays on the word, stating, although it’s a word putting him down (setting him back), its reality that he will always be one.

Many of the inner city youth, do not have somebody to act as a voice for them. ReQ plays as the voice of the youth through his music.

Tracey Morgan stars on a show entitled “30 Rock” which takes place in the NBC building in New York City.

Reference to the New York single “Valid Like Salad”

1. Girls who usually stray guys away from the right path.
2. New York is full of birds.

In New York, girls from the hood were once known as pigeons.

ReQ’s father is a major alcoholic.