How's It Goin' Down
DMX
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Chorus: What type of games are being played? How's it goin' down? It's on till it's gone Then I gots to know now Is you wit' me or what? Are you gon' try to give me a nut ''cause honeys want to to give me the butt What I'm politicin' with this chicken Wonderin' if I'm a creeper Lil' hood rat bitch from 25th Named Tamika Comin' through like I do you know Gettin' my bark on Knew she was a thug ''cause when I met her she had her scarf on 54-11, size 7 in girls Baby face, would look nice She was 11 with curls Girlfriend (what) remember me? From way back, I'm the same cat With the wave cap That muh fucker, that T.N.T. Used to blaze at Still here, so it's all good Oh you know my niggaz' Rich And them doin' they thing on 35th Damn, it's a small hood And it's all wood So let me get that number I get out (aight) Hit you on the jack later on Say what's up Talkin' to shorty Make me want to do somethin' nice Lookin' at that ass Make me want to do somethin' tonight And I know right when I see right ''cause shorty lookin' like she tight She bite Better give a nigga the green light Tonight Chorus X2 I'm gettin' at shorty like 'What you need, what you want?' All for nothin' ''cause I got you But you frontin' I see you wit' yo' baby father But it don't matter ''cause you gave me the pussy That ass is gettin' fatter Let that nigga play daddy Make moves, and me I done kep' it more than real boo Can't lose in me Heard he smacked you ''cause you said my name when why'all was sexin' Ran up on this cat he thought was me And started flexin' You know I ain't even wit' that So he gon' have to get that just on T.D. Try to creep me (what) Make that nigga sleepy Learn respect for you That's yo' kids daddy I ain't gon' send him on his way Put him up in that big Caddy But let him know Never mind yo I need you to go Take the snow Up to 1-5-0, see Joe Get dat, come back wit' dat And we can split dat Sit back, f*ck Puff a L, forget dat You wit' dat? Chorus X2 A yo, this chicken got me diggin' her moves ''cause she smoove Win or lose, whoever she choose Gets to jewels Respect is not expected But it's given ''cause it's real Bein' neglected's the norm Expect it, the deal Lie, cheat, and steal for me Puttin' somethin' in a niggaz wig If he squeal for me Kill for me You still wit' me ''cause we get down like "what" Soldiers from the dark It ain't all about a nut I'm gon' be fair want to to be there? We gon' see there Hit me wit' the question boo That answer gon' be "yeah" See there Somethin' can go wrong it does Loved it, let it go But it came back That's how strong it was But she belonged to 'cause Couldn't belong to me Got 2 kids by this nigga It was wrong for me But we gon' always be Best of friends (ha ha) Mad love boo, 'til the end (ha ha) Chorus X4
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Written by: Earl Simmons, Anthony Fields
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11 facts about this song
Release and Popularity"How's It Going' Down" is one of the songs from the debut studio album of DMX, entitled "It's Dark and Hell is Hot". The song was released in 1998 and gained popularity due to its catchy rhythms and meaningful lyrics.
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Reception and RankingThe track did extremely well and placed No. 70 on the Billboard 100 chart, and 26th on the Billboard Rap charts, showcasing the level of appeal and attractiveness it had among the listeners.
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GenreThis song fits into the hardcore hip hop genre. Hardcore hip hop is a musical sub-genre derived from the hip hop culture, characterized by its aggressive and confrontational lyrics and beats.
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Song's Theme"How's It Goin' Down" is a narrative illustrating a complex love story that involves multiple people. It deals with themes of fidelity, commitment, and the complications that arise when relationships overlap.
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Music VideoThe music video for “How’s It Goin’ Down” was directed by Hype Williams, who is notably one of the most innovative and influential video directors in the contemporary hip-hop industry.
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Song's ControversyDespite the song's popularity, it was surrounded by controversy due to its explicit lyrics and mature themes. It presented a more realistic and raw side of street life which was different from the cheerful image of Hip Hop in mainstream pop culture at that time.
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CensorshipThe song was heavily censored for radio and video play, with its lyrics rewritten to remove explicit content and offensive language. Despite this, the original version remains a fan-favorite due to its honesty and rawness.
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Sampled Sound"How's It Goin' Down" sampled a sound from an earlier song, "Love's Gonna Last" by Jeff Tyzik. This is a common practice in Hip hop music where a small portion of another artist’s song is used in the creation of a new track.
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SignificanceDMX's "How's It Goin' Down" is seen as a significant track in his career, showcasing his narrative storytelling ability and further bolstering his status as a popular and influential figure in the hip-hop genre.
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Chart-EpisodeAn interesting fact is that after the sad demise of DMX in April 2021, the song reappeared on the iTunes hip-hop/rap song sales chart.
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Live Performances"How’s It Goin’ Down" was a staple in DMX live performances, with fans anticipating its delivery throughout the show.
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