Foe Life
Mack 10
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Mack 10 you know you rule hip-hop and Ice Cube you know you rule hip-hop and Mack 10 you know you rule hip-hop and Wait a minute, that ain't how the West Coast rock, nigga Damn (yeah) Fo' life West Side Mack 10 Nutty as they come, leave 'em face down (uh) And numb from the waist down It's a Sunday, a gun day, rollin' down a one way In my 'Lac, front and back over train tracks On yak and herb, nigga swerve It gets on my nerves Banked my Danas on the curb In the gutta lane, I'm butta man Foot to the floor, what you want from the sto'? (Sto') I'm broke as a mothafucka, nigga, buy my single Comin' from Ingle' (Foe Life) is my jingle Seen yo' bitch at the sto' coulda took her But niggas start to handcuff they hoes like T.J. Hooker Fool, I'm a vet you can bet (what?) That I can dance underwater and not get wet (yeah) It's the nappy headed nigga that can kill and rap (yeah, yeah) Everybody run when I bust a cap (what?) Puttin' Inglewood up on the map (that's right) Look at what I do when I pulls my strap (boom) Bust two rounds and niggas about to clown Bitch, hit the silent alarm, it's goin' down Fo' life, fo' life Mack 10 bailin' through the hood with stripes Fo' life, fo' life Mack 10 bailin' through the hood with stripes (uh) Khaki suit ski mask is my attire (what else?) With my luck, cut my Chucks on the barbed wire Fool, where you keep the rims and tires? (Fool) 'Fore yo' life expires, I'm as nutty as Michael Myers Didn't think about the Rottweiler A lot of stiches in the ass, blood in the Impala (oh, shit) Sittin' in the county with a gold record Ice Cube send me pictures of bitches naked (yeah) Caught with a contraband in my hand Mack 10 take the stand "Your Honor I'm a changed man" So please let me go so I can flow Got a show had to ask the P.O., "Can I go?" (What?) And if she say no I'ma have to say, "Bitch, get out the car slow And leave your fuckin' dough" 'Cause a nigga gotta eat, f*ck the world (f*ck 'em) Let the bullets hurl and feed my baby girl Fo' life, fo' life Mack 10 bailin' through the hood with stripes Fo' life, fo' life Mack 10 bailin' through the hood with stripes (yeah) Call 911, there's a son of a bitch on the roof Yarned up in his birthday suit (Mack 10 to the rescue) My momma wanna know why I do what I do (why?) 'Cause I'm superman, super bad, super mad, superfly (uh, uh, uh, uh) Fool, you can die There's gonna be a lot of cars with they lights on And I'm at home sewing stripes on (that's right) 'Cause I'm a General and you's a stowaway (yeah, yeah) About to buck you down with this throw away With no serial numbers it's the summer Where niggas die it's hotter than July You better stay low 'fore you get a halo (and) Plus wings and a gown when I come around (nigga) So take ten paces And try to guess the color of my shoelaces Fo' life, fo' life Mack 10 bailin' through the hood with stripes Fo' life, fo' life Mack 10 bailin' through the hood with stripes (yeah, yeah, huh) Fo' life, fo' life Mack 10 bailin' through the hood with stripes (shit, yeah) Fo' life, fo' life Mack 10 bailin' through the hood with stripes (that's right) Yeah
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Written by: O'shea Jackson, Dedrick Rolison
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Artist Background"Foe Life" is a song by American rapper Mack 10. His real name is Dedrick Rolison, and Mack 10 was his stage name derived from the Ingram MAC-10 subcompact machine pistol.
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Track Insight"Foe Life" was the debut single from his 1995 self-titled album. It peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart.
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Album SuccessThe album, "Mack 10," was certified Gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America).
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CollaborationThe song "Foe Life" features additional vocals by guest artist Ice Cube, a renowned American rapper and actor.
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Record LabelMack 10 was signed to the Priority and Ruthless Records when he released "Foe Life."
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of Gangsta Rap, a subgenre of Hip-Hop that became popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It is known for its explicit lyrics about urban life and crime.
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LyricsThe song, like many of Mack 10's tracks, tells Mack's experiences and views of street life in Los Angeles.
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Legacy"Foe Life" is considered one of Mack 10's most popular songs. It has been a rap anthem for many years and aided in establishing Mack 10's career in the rap industry.
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Song SamplingThe song samples Bootsy's Rubber Band's "Id Rather Be With You" and Zapp and Roger’s “Be Alright.”
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Music VideoThe music video for "Foe Life" features Mack 10 and Ice Cube rapping on the streets of Los Angeles. It showcases the everyday street life that Mack 10 raps about in his lyrics.
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Westside ConnectionAfter the successful release of "Foe Life," Mack 10 went on to form Westside Connection with rappers Ice Cube and fellow rapper WC. The trio released several successful singles and albums.
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InfluenceThe song "Foe Life" gave Mack 10 the platform to influence the 90s west coast hip-hop scene, contributing to the rise of gangsta rap.
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