Take It Ez

Common

About Take It Ez

"Take It EZ" is the debut single by Chicago rapper Common from his debut album Can I Borrow a Dollar?. It is produced by 2 pc. DRK, a production team made up of Immenslope and The Twilite Tone. The song's beat mixes keyboards and saxophone playing by Lenny Underwood and Tony Orbach respectively, as well as a sample from "When Will the Day Come" by Rasa. Its beat anticipates the soulful production from Common's second album, Resurrection. It reached #5 on the Hot Rap Singles chart making it the most popular single from Common's debut album. Stanton Swihart of Allmusic considers it to be a standout track on the album.  


Year:
2008
2:46
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[Verse 1]
I'm {easy} easy, easy like Sunday morning
I can kick a stupid nervous joint when I'm yawning
Ah, Common's comin' with that old oh excuse me
Elizabeth, this is a big one, I mean a dewe-dewe
Doogie, Howser, cause see I'm like Bowser
Kickin' it with the sha-na-na-na, the t-shirt, and the
trousers, how's the, Family Ties?
I'm left with the gift, open it up, suprise!
Big bat, fillet-o-fish, quarter pounder French fries
Icy Coke, milkshake, sundaes and apple pies
And a cup? Nah, that's enough of that
I'm like an Indian giver, yo, give me that back
Comin 'again hip-pop-pop-pop bring it back selector
We be the thoroughbred, so use your head, play the Trifecta
Common infecter, smug MC, heads up!
Ya better duck cause muck-a-luck, it's me
(Now what's your name) Common
Come in again... Common
(How would you do it) Common
(Now how was she) Common, check it out!
Common is coming soon to a theater near you
To the U-A-C crew, nuff respect due
Do I do, where I do, when I do
I do do do, yo I do it on the ease

[Verse 2]
I be kickin' it with the doubly-dope rhymer
I'm trippin-and-dippin-and-slippin' with the rhyme like Sli-mer
(Who ya gonna call?) Ghostbuster
I'm pee-wee we stole, and I'm just a
Hustler, I tried to scheme for a sec
But the record got wreck, tried to write a bad check
So I checked myself, before self got buck
wild, tried to live how I had to fluctuate
To a snake, and matriculate, yo I had to elevate
You can tell it's great, cause I'm state
of 87, the South side of Chicago
Five-oh-one come follow me yo, everywhere that I go
And I know I ain't did nuthin' (hell naw)
The district think I be just a lil trick kid frontin'
U Ak got my back if there's any contact
In the back is a track from Immenslope soul cat
And it's phat, sorta like Oprah before she lost weight
I put my rhymes in good hands, hey like All State
And I'm all in a state of ease, utopia
I'm the Spider-man, givin' bug MC's arachnophobia
Holy-molia, it's totally awesome
The survey say, I gets moe skins than Richard Dawson
But I won't catch mono or no type of disease
Cause when I flex, for sex, I do it on the ease

[Verse 3]
A lop bop a woo bop, a lop bam boogie
I'm a Dr. Pepper, wouldn't you like to be a Pepper
two-steppin through, yodel-le-hee-hoo!
Oui oui mon cheri, a como tale vouz?
[Contraire mon frere] OK, to the death
Is it true that I'm dope? {Yeahhhh!}
Yippedy yes y'all, here we go a loopedy loop de loo
A hubbeda hula hoop, a hubbeda alley oop to Coop
I gots the Magic, but I'm not a Laker
I'm shakin-and-bakin-and-takin, cause I'm the back-board
break her arm and feather, whippin' the wonder when she activates
Hold up! My jaws are in my crack, (aight) pass the tape
Time to activate, and ejaculate
This is the beauty of where I'm in a state
I meant to say demonstrate
I'm in a state, where I've had too much eight, ball
In the corner pocket, count em, buck it
A chicken, a finger-lickin' with a finger-bone
C'mon I'm on a roll, stippedy stutter-roll
Owah-owah-owah-owah Aya toll
of Khomeini, my domain is infinite
Ya got trouble, well you need to get some dick
and to the hip-hop shop, the future shock
When we started kickin' on the one two, and ya don't stop
But the buck stops here buckaroo
Ya got your instructions, now you know what to do
Take it easy

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Common

Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. (born March 13, 1972), better known by his stage name Common (formerly Common Sense), is an American rapper and actor. more »

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Written by: ANTHONY KHAN, DION WILSON, LONNIE LYNN, ANDREW MARKS, LONDON MCDANIELS

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Take It EZ" is a song by American rapper Common, originally known under the moniker Common Sense. He is recognized for his lyricism and storytelling skills in the world of hip-hop.
Album Information
"Take It EZ" is the lead single from Common's debut album titled "Can I Borrow A Dollar?", which was released in 1992.
Production Team
The song was produced by No I.D. and The Twilite Tone, both of whom went on to have illustrious careers in hip-hop production.
Innovative Style
"Take It EZ" showcases Common’s innovative and lyrically complex style that would become his trademark.
Commercial Performance
Though "Take It EZ" and the album didn't chart high on its initial release, they've since become recognized as important contributions to alternative hip-hop.
Music Video
The music video for the song was filmed in Chicago, focusing on its street culture and energetically representing the city's South Side.
Lyrics Theme
In the song, Common paints a picture of Chicago street life through his storytelling ability.
Critical Acclaim
Despite the initial lukewarm reception, the song has gained critical acclaim over the years, recognized as an early indicator of Common's potential.
Discography Highlight
"Take It EZ" plays a vital role in shaping Common’s discography and his narrative-style writing.
Legacy
With "Take It EZ," Common established a unique voice in the hip hop genre, setting the stage for a successful, enduring career.

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