Getto Jam
Domino
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Here we go, here we go as the tune starts to bloom With a phat phat track pumpin' gas 1 2 3 and this is O G The freaks would ya move ya pretty a-ass The getto jam is about to slam With some notes from the diggady d-de As I key what's really goin' on Would ya reminisce with me-e Saturday morning just gettin' up With a hangover smellin' like a f*ck I really can't remember 'cause I'm still kinda faded So I close my eyes and thank God that I made it Now I'm gettin' flashbacks of some O.J. With a green glass, that's tangere Took it to the hand gulped it down with the quickness Now I need a trick so I can handle my business What do you know, a freak's in my reach Threw her on the flo', stuck it in her deep She's screamin' and she's screamin' and she's screamin', gettin' horse But then I busted her gut, and that was that, so kick the chorus Here we go, here we go as the tune starts to bloom With a phat phat track pumpin' gas 1 2 3 and this is O G The freaks would ya move ya pretty a-ass The getto jam is about to slam With some notes from the diggady d-de As I key what's really goin' on Would ya reminisce with me-e My homies are down, chillin' in the hood Got them hootchies, well they ain't no good To the other man, well she might be some good cat But the homies in the hood label her as a hood rat She's standing there So those with game can dare And ooh, she'll pound that ass real fast If it ain't that big And when your in that thing She'll make the homies sing Dubabwaa, dubabwaa, dubabwaa But you don't hear me doe Ain't nuthin' wrong with being a Trojan man When ya ridin' So let's kick the chorus please If ya like it Here we go, here we go as the tune starts to bloom With a phat phat track pumpin' gas 1 2 3 and this is O G The freaks would ya move ya pretty a-ass The getto jam is about to slam With some notes from the diggady d-de As I key what's really goin' on Would ya reminisce with me-e My homies crowding in this dope yellow Chevy 2:03 to be prox Ken was kickin' that funk in the trunk Clean with the rag on top, yeah Rollin' down the shore, guess what we saw Some hootchies They're fine as wine, is doggin' me She's showing booty So I approached the freak of the week And I played it like a game of blackjack And for all that ass that she toted around Well I offered a backpack And since I'm a mack Well, you know how the story goes So all ya bros, freaks ya know Here we go Here we go, here we go as the tune starts to bloom With a phat phat track pumpin' gas 1 2 3 and this is O G The freaks would ya move ya pretty a-ass The getto jam is about to slam With some notes from the diggady d-de As I key what's really goin' on Would ya reminisce with me-e Here we go, here we go as the tune starts to bloom With a phat phat track pumpin' gas 1 2 3 and this is O G The freaks would ya move ya pretty a-ass The getto jam is about to slam With some notes from the diggady d-de As I key what's really goin' on Would ya reminisce with me-e Here we go, here we go as the tune starts to bloom With a phat phat track pumpin' gas 1 2 3 and this is O G The freaks would ya move ya pretty a-ass The getto jam is about to slam With some notes from the diggady d-de As I key what's really goin' on Would ya reminisce with me-e
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Written by: GILLIAM "DJ BATTLECAT", KEVIN GILLIAM (DJ BATTLECAT), SHAWN IVY
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10 facts about this song
Music Genre"Getto Jam" by Domino is a hip-hop song, specifically West Coast hip hop. It's highly enriched with the sounds of G-funk, a subgenre of hip hop music that emerged from Los Angeles in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song became highly successful, peaking at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It also reached number one on the Hot Rap Singles chart, cementing Domino's place in the hip-hop industry.
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Debut single"Getto Jam" was Domino's debut single from his first self-titled studio album 'Domino,' released in 1993. This hit single largely contributed to the album's substantial commercial success.
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ProducerThe hit single "Getto Jam" was produced by DJ Battlecat, a Los Angeles-based producer known for his significant contribution to the West Coast G-funk sound. His unique production style greatly influenced the song's groove and overall vibe.
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Transfer of culture"Getto Jam" reflects the street-smart tropes and themes of West Coast hip-hop in the early 1990s. The song's lyrics encapsulate the everyday experiences and challenges faced by African-American communities in the ghettos of LA.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Getto Jam" was directed by Lionel C. Martin, a renowned music video and film director. The video, which features Domino rapping in various neighborhood settings, received heavy rotation on MTV and BET, further pushing the song's popularity.
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Samples"Getto Jam" greatly exemplifies DJ Battlecat's sampling prowess. The song includes traces of Marvin Gaye's hit song 'Let's Get it On' as well as 'Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic' by Isaac Hayes, adding to its groovy undertones.
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InfluenceThe success of "Getto Jam" set Domino on a successful path in the hip-hop industry. He became one of the key players in the G-funk era, inspiring a new generation of hip-hop artists.
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Awards and RecognitionsAlthough "Getto Jam" didn't win any notable awards, its commercial success and cultural impact certainly winner in the eyes of hip-hop fans and critics.
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LegacyDespite being released over two decades ago, "Getto Jam" remains a classic in West Coast hip-hop. Its raw lyrics and laid-back, funky beat symbolize a defining period in the evolution of hip-hop music.
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