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SLICK WORDPLAY
The ‘80s and the '90s are well known for the incredibly fresh sneaker game. From the Jordans to the Ewings. So before C.L. steps on the stage, he needs to lock his feet in some fresh shoes. A play on Foot Locker.
Just for good measure, here’s another brother who kept his feet locked in:
But if you was real, you'd see it really wouldn't matter Pete Rock & CL Smooth – Escape
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He refers to the movie Free Willy.
The main character, Willy, is a larger than life whale and so C.L. compares himself to this.
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He’s hitting hard, so you better watch out for yourself.
Also could be a reference to the show, MAS*H, in which they would’ve had combat boots.
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A sawed-off shotgun is regulated to be 18 inches in size, whilst a 9mm is slightly less than 3/8 inches. In other words, LB cautions you not to play with the big boys. You really are small talk.
Note the relativity in noise: Shotguns make a louder noise than Pistols. And so not only does LB play with the big toys, he makes a lot more noise than you.
Another way to look at it is, LB’s and OF are getting a lot more talked about a lot more than you. The fans make a more noise at the shows than yours and their music definitely stands out more.
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This was AKA’s breakout song, off his debut mixtape “24/7/366,” back in 2010. The “IV League” days. It also appears on his debut album, “Altar Ego.” Fellow artist and future comrade Khuli Chana makes an appearance, as well as SA Rap Game veteran Pro.
V1:L8 Who wanna act like Christians tomorrow