Ghetto Musick
OutKast
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Turn me up, don't turn me down Cut me up, don't let me down Find, find a way Find a way to get out, wit out, hit out You dig in, dig out, you get out Ghetto musick, ghetto musick Find a way to get in, to fit in the ghetto You get out, wit out a dime Ghetto musick, ghetto musick Climbing out this hole (climbin' out this hole) With a frown on my face In the place to be, (in the place to be) and not to be at the same time G-h-e-t-t-o-m-u-s-I-c-k stay down O-u-t-k-a-s-t (oh yeah) just know that we won't play round If feet don't stank like they stank then they can't swallow that down Your battleship is sunk, I wish grandma could see us Find a way to get out, wit out, hit out You dig in, dig out, you get out Ghetto musick, ghetto musick Find a way to get in, to fit in the ghetto You get out, wit out a dime Ghetto musick, ghetto musick I just want you to know, how I feel Feeling good, feeling great (How I feel) Feeling great, feeling good, how are you? I just want you to know, how I feel Feeling good, feeling great (How I feel) Feeling great, feeling good, how are you? Hot tub! Back to the bony I'm tony Ask my grandmama Edna Mae kid when she show me How to be the smooth operator, dominator in the state of Georgia Hip hops there to destroy ya Leave a mother fucker open like a foyer He from the dirt now here come the paranoia A lawyer couldn't object or disrespect The technique, sweat me, wipe off the sweat Fight off the shit and flush the waste down The pipes of my life flow deep into the ground Find my purpose on the surface of this earth this Planet's standards to me they have no purpose Campaign in vein for the same lame fame, people obtain, you ought to be detained By the hip hop sheriff, locked up No possibility of getting out cause the shit you make is killing me and my ears, and my peers I hear the end is near, no fear We disappear, then reappear again in a fresh new light I hope its peaceful and cloudy cause if its not we gotta fight like, fight like G-h-e-t-t-o-m-u-s-I-c-k stay down O-u-t-k-a-s-t just know that we won't play round If feet don't stank like they stank then they can't swallow that down Your battleship is sunk, I wish grandma could see us Find a way to get out, wit out, hit out You dig in, dig out, you get out Ghetto musick, ghetto musick Find a way to get in, to fit in the ghetto You get out, wit out a dime Ghetto musick, ghetto musick I just want you to know, how I feel Feeling good, feeling great (How I feel) Feeling great, feeling good, how are you? I just want you to know, how I feel Feeling good, feeling great (How I feel) Feeling great, feeling good, how are you?
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Written by: ANDRE BENJAMIN, ANTWAN PATTON, BUNNY SIGLER, KENNETH GAMBLE, KENNY GAMBLE
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10 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Ghetto Musick" is a single by American hip-hop duo OutKast, released in 2003 as part of their double album "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below". It had a great reception especially in the UK, reaching number 55 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Unique CompositionThe song is known for its out-of-the-box composition, seamlessly fusing hip-hop, funk, electronic music, and pop elements, demonstrating OutKast's genre-flexible approach to music.
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Dynamic Duo's InvolvementThe song features vocals from Andre 3000 and Big Boi, the two members of OutKast, showcasing their versatile abilities as rappers and singers.
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Special GuestThe song also includes vocals from the famous R&B singer, Patti LaBelle, who voices a radio DJ in the song, adding an extra layer of narrative to the track.
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Producer SpotlightThe song was produced by Andre 3000 himself, under his real name André Benjamin, highlighting his multi-talented profile as a singer, rapper, and music producer.
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Controversial LyricsThe song was considered controversial due to its explicit lyrics portraying life experiences in the ghetto, influencing dialogue about social issues in poor living conditions.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Ghetto Musick" features Big Boi as a delivery man who delivers "The Love Below," a form of healing energy, to the community, symbolizing the power of music to uplift spirits.
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Chart Success"Ghetto Musick" peaked at number 27 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, indicating its popularity and widespread appeal among listeners.
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Double Album StrategyThe release of "Ghetto Musick" as part of a double album enabled OutKast to explore different musical styles, with "Speakerboxxx" representing Big Boi's hip-hop influences and "The Love Below" showcasing André 3000's experimental, multi-genre approach.
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Live PerformanceOutKast performed "Ghetto Musick" at the 2004 Grammy Awards, a platform that significantly elevated the song's visibility and popularity.
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