Black Hand Side

Queen Latifah

About Black Hand Side

Black Hand Side is a song by Queen Latifah, released as a single in 1994, taken from her album Black Reign. It was written by Queen Latifah and Sidney "S. I. D." Reynolds. The video was directed by F. Gary Gray


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1993
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(why ya'll ain't say. yooo you know you supposed to say something to me)

Oh baby baby, ahh yeah, clap your hands y'all

Check it, dig it while I rip it
Check it while I wreck it
(give it to'm la)
Ok gimme a few seconds
First I give a shout to every jersery born and bread head
And everybody in new york from to brunettes to read heads

Who got my back?
(jersey got yo back)
Yo tell me who's got my back?
(the bronx got your back)
Yo tell me who's got my back?
(brooklyn got your back)
Yo yo yo yo who's got my back
(uptown got your back)

Thank you as I come back in to the beat
Give a shout out to my brother l.a.n.c.e
Up in heaven, resting, chilling, watching over me
You know you're too good to be forgotten
Poppa wasn't here but there was lance in the house
It's only me and mommy you the man of the house

Always flip the scipt back to the old days
I used to rock it on the high school stage
I used to drink 40s back then I didn't blaze
Twitched to the pipe with the peace these days

Just go on to let you know I flow on
I'm wicked out my gluteus so ho on and ho on
(hooohhoo)
That's what we about to do
(hooohhoo)
Take you on a mission with the flavor u

Uh, me no deal with no dibby dibby flip flop
I get mad when it comes to playing hip hop

But chill
(gimme five on the black hand side)
Just chill
(gimme five on the black hand side)
Yo chill
(gimme five on the black hand side)
Uh
(gimme five on the black hand side)
Come on chill
(gimme five on the black hand side)

Check it fear don't live in here
Tears don't bring me cheers
So gear for another year because I had it up to here

Yeah, I'm about through with you
You whack and bootie pooh with
Rip up the crew left and right hear the one and the two

I'm read-to-set-it-off again
Wanna bet I can wreck you and your next of kin
In fact don't make me have to get the royal getcha
Best ta your narrow ass up off that crack

Booking any show when I know that I'll pack it
Attacking with my tactics
I'm loaded like a full metal jacket

I'll flip mines to get mines
I'm happy to get with you
But you can't come out to play
Right now you got to much shit to do

It's all game it all sounds the same
The suckas know my name is sitting on the tips of their brains
But they shame, they scared to face me
Yet they want to disgrace me, erase me
They must be freaking crazy

I'm the la la la from haulstead
Bread with the queen with a prefix
It's off with your head
And that's a promise cause I don't make threats
So mind your neck cause it's about to get set

C'mon set it off [2x]
(gimme five on the black hand side)
Uh, set it off
(gimme five on the black hand side)
Somebody set it off
(gimme five on the black hand side)
Watch somebody set it off
(gimme five on the black hand side)
Ah

Check the queen set it off
Parley

Ah uh, yeah [3x]
Black reign 1993
I'd like to welcome you to this album
Matter of fact I'd like to welcome you to a new day
A new day to hear me

Check this out ya'll

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Queen Latifah

Dana Elaine Owens (born March 18, 1970), better known by her stage name Queen Latifah, is an American singer, rapper, model, and actress. Her work in music, film and television has earned her a Golden Globe award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Image Awards, a Grammy Award, six additional Grammy nominations, an Emmy Award nomination and an Academy Award nomination. more »

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Written by: Dana Owens, S Reynolds

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10 facts about this song

Release and Album
"Black Hand Side" is a song by American rapper and actress Queen Latifah. It was released as the lead single from her third studio album, "Black Reign," in 1993.
Chart Performance
This song achieved noticeable success, reaching No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also climbed to No. 4 on the Hot Rap Songs chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Black Hand Side" was directed by famous film director F. Gary Gray, who has also directed notable movies like "The Fate of the Furious," "Straight Outta Compton," and "Friday."
Song Theme
"Black Hand Side" is recognized for its uplifting message and positive portrayal of black neighborhoods. It aims to counter the negative narratives often seen in the media.
Collaboration
Notably, the track features additional vocals by the American R&B singer, songwriter, and actress, Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley.
Structure and Composition
The song is known for its catchy refrain, where Queen Latifah encourages listeners to give her 'five on the Black Hand Side,' a reference to the African-American handshake tradition involving a slap and a fist bump.
Cultural Impact
"Black Hand Side" has been referenced and sampled in numerous hip-hop tracks and is considered an enduring anthem of black identity and solidarity.
Songwriting Credits
Queen Latifah, also known as Dana Owens, is listed as the main songwriter on the track, alongside co-writers L. Parker and Don Richardson.
Album’s Success
The album "Black Reign" from which "Black Hand Side" comes from, became one of the most commercially successful albums of Queen Latifah’s career. It was certified Gold in the US.
Recognition
Queen Latifah's voice and delivery on "Black Hand Side" have been praised by critics, and the song is regarded as one of her signature tunes.

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