Give Up the Goods (Just Step)

Mobb Deep

About Give Up the Goods (Just Step)

"Give Up the Goods (Just Step)" is the fourth and final single from Mobb Deep's second album The Infamous, featuring Big Noyd. Produced by Q-Tip, the song contains a sample of "That's All Right With Me" by Esther Phillips.


Year:
1995
4:02
259 
#2

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Hey yo Queens get the Money long time no cash
I'm caught up in the hustle when the guns go blast
The fool retaliated so I had to think fast
Pull out my heat first, he pull out his heat last
Now who the f*ck you think is livin' to this day?
I'm tryin' to tell these young niggas crime don't pay
They looked at me and said "Queen's niggas don't play. Do your thing
I'll do mine kid stay outta my way"
It's type hard tryna survive in New York state
Can't stop till I'm eatin' off a platinum plate
Po po comes around and tries to relocate me
Lock me up forever but they can't deflate me cause
Havin' cash is highly addictive
Especially when you're used to havin' money to live with
I thought step back look at my life as a whole
Ain't no love it seems the devil done stole my soul
I'm out for delfia, selfia, P's not helpin' ya
I'm tryna get this Lexus up, and plus a cellular
Yo Big Noyd! (What up cuzin'?) I can't cope
With all these crab niggas tryna shorten my rope

Yo it's the r - a double p
E - r, n - o - y - d
Niggas can't f*ck with me
Comin' straight outta QB
Pushin' an Infiniti
You ask can I rip it constantly? Mentally?
Definitely, to the death of me
Come and test me
Trust me, nigga couldn't touch me if he snuff me
So bust me, you're gonna have to, cause I'mma blast you
My lyrical like a miracle, ill spiritual
I'm born wit' it
I'm gettin' on wit' it
An' I'mma have it 'til I'm fuckin' dead and gone wit' it
Cause I'm a what? Composer of hardcore
A lyrical destructor
Don't make me buck ya, cause I'm a wild muthafucka
You know my flow, you know my stilo
Even pack my gat when I go to see my PO
Jump out my hooptie
Pass my gat and my lucci to my shorty
In case my PO try to troop me to the island
And if I start wildin'
Flippin' on niggas walkin' around wit' da nice gold medallions
But she didn't violate me, so I escaped see
Back to Queen's pumpin' the fiends makin' more Cream
Know what I mean? I'm a natural born hustler
Won't try to cut ya, pull out my 4 4 and bust ya

Yo babe no time for fakin' jacks
Cuz niggas who fake jacks get laid on their backs
The streets is real can't roll without steel
I feel how I feel cause I was born to kill
Do what I gotta, to eat a decent meal
Brothers is starvin', don't try to find a job son
It's all about robbin'
So don't be alarmed
When we come through, cause we supposed to
If you opposed to
Get your face blown dude, off the map
Cause I react, attack
A brother wasn't blessed with wealth so I act like that
Drug dealin'
I'm frontin on the world once I start 4-wheelin'
Cause back on the 41st side we do a ride
Sippin E & J, gettin' bent all night
Yo, who dat? I never seen him in my whole life
Step to his business cause it's only right
Po po ain't around so I grab my pound
Money retaliated so I hit the ground
My life is on the line gotta hold my projects down
Can't see myself gettin' bodied by a clown-ass nigga
That ain't even from my town
Hit him up in the chest and now he's layin' me down dead
And up from under the benches I started hearin' sirens
I stop firin'
He cut ass like a diamond
Jetted to the cribpiece, what a relief
Stashed the heat then proceeded to peep out the window
Call my son, "yo son we got beef
But no question
Money had a problem so I solved him"

I got my mind on the stick-up now it's time to get paid
Thinkin' of ways to take loot already made
There's crime in the air, ain't no time to be afraid
Gimme yours and get laid
Give up the goods and get sprayed
I got lots of love, for my crew that is
No love for them other crews and rival kids
All them out-a-town niggas know what time it is
And if they don't they need to buy a watch
Word up
Caught up in the cross-fire get theyself hurt
While I be sippin' gin straight in a plastic cup
On a park bench on 12th st., my whole crew's famous
You tried to bust your gat and keep it real but you nameless
First of all slow down, you on the wrong route
Let me put you on your feet and show you what's it all about
The street life ain't nuttin' to play with
No jokes no games kid
For years I been doin' the same shit
Just drinkin' liquor, doin' bids
Extortin' crack heads
And stickin' up the stick-up kids

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Mobb Deep

Mobb Deep is an American Hip hop duo from Queensbridge, Queens, New York, U.S., that consisted of Havoc and Prodigy. The duo is "one of the most critically acclaimed hardcore East Coast Hip-Hop groups". The group is best known for its dark, hardcore delivery as exemplified by the single "Shook Ones Pt. II". Mobb Deep have become one of the most successful rap duos in Hip Hop having sold over three million records. The majority of their albums have been critically acclaimed, in particular The Infamous, which is considered to be classic among avid Hip-Hop listeners and general fans. They are partially credited for the resurgence of East Coast rap in the early to mid-'90s. Havoc and Prodigy were also judges for the 7th Annual Independent Music Awards to support … more »

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Written by: TAJUAN AKEOM PERRY, ALBERT JOHNSON, JOHN (USA 2) DAVIS, KEJUAN WALIEK MUCHITA, MAYFIELD SMALL, ALBERT JOHNSON

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10 facts about this song

Song Information
"Give Up the Goods (Just Step)" is a song by American hip hop duo Mobb Deep from their second studio album, "The Infamous".
Album Success
The album "The Infamous" (1995) helped solidify Mobb Deep's status as significant figures in the East Coast hip hop scene. It included huge tracks such as "Survival of the Fittest" and "Shook Ones, Pt. II", and of course, "Give Up the Goods (Just Step)".
Featuring Artists
The song features rapper Big Noyd in what would be one of his earliest appearances. Big Noyd has made numerous guest appearances on Mobb Deep albums throughout his career.
Producers
The song was produced by Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest, highlighting the interconnectedness of hip hop collectives of that period.
Use of Samples
The song samples "I Like To Do It" by KC & The Sunshine Band, "That's My Style" by Biz Markie, and "Up Against The Wall" by Quincy Jones.
Critical Reception
This track, like the rest of the album, was praised for its raw and authentic portrayal of street life.
Influence
Mobb Deep's distinctive style, particularly showcased in tracks like "Give Up the Goods (Just Step)", has been widely influential in shaping the sound of hardcore East Coast gangsta rap.
Raw and Honest Lyrics
In "Give Up The Goods (Just Step)", Prodigy, one half of Mobb Deep, raps openly and honestly about the grim side of urban life, street violence and survival, themes that set the tone for the album and Mobb Deep's overall style.
Impact on Big Noyd's Career
The guest verse on "Give Up the Goods (Just Step)" by Big Noyd is often credited with launching his career. His verse is still cited as a standout moment on the album.
Anniversary Remaster
In 2020, Mobb Deep released a remastered version of “The Infamous" to mark the album’s 25th anniversary. The album includes a remastered version of "Give up the Goods (Just Step)".

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