Shut 'Em Down
LL Cool J
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I can shut a nigga down so quick my sounds so sick My talents spread around while I'm holdin' my dick My dingling shit flip emaculate Evolutionary flows y'all want more dough Make wit the best get the best all the rest hit 'em less Rip a nigga from the East to the West Just a lyrical maze lyrical days God works in mysterious ways I'm the warlord of war relieve the raw dog Niggas ain't even comin' close to my low score Niggas fleein when I'm rippin' on the hard core beat That's slammin' through your jeep like a 44 Mack to your back Nigga L never got rip by a track I don't f*ck around, always come back For the lyrical miracle day one platinum plaque right off the back Looked at every nigga wit the mic on my arm A time-bomb blowin' up ring the alarm Cool double O flow well to the LL I'm leave the world looking hard as hell I shut 'em down (Get off me! You can't hold me!) I shut 'em down (Get off me! You can't hold me!) I shut 'em down (Get off me! You can't hold me!) I shut 'em down (Get off me! You can't hold me!) I shut 'em down (Get off me! You can't hold me!) I shut 'em down (Get off me! You can't hold me!) I shut 'em down (Get off me! You can't hold me!) I shut 'em down (Get off me! You can't hold me!) To the next plateau niggas bet my flow Betta bet I role wit more control Gotta bring the heat that eliminate who can't compete Spit razors to rip the beat Relentless endless friendless when it comes to the lyrical mack Now off my back stack 'em drag 'em now feds waggin' Hear you fassen place on the blood of my veins without passion Mashin' take a little time to think the rhyme out How to find out Bump and grind out Pump the lines out I'ma show what the microphone is all about without doubt See to the double O bounce in the bubble eye limo No I ain't checkin' for you bull shit demo Every time you hear me in a battle I'm lethal Nigga too sweet 'n low you ain't equal I shut 'em down I shut 'em down I shut 'em down I shut 'em down I shut 'em down I shut 'em down I shut 'em down I shut 'em down (Get off me!, You can't hold me!) I can take you to the level if I let my phantom Nigga bout to rule the world wit one anthem Kidnapped rap for a handsome ransom Smoke a little Branson on the side of the mansion Keep it thugged out even when a nigga dancing Branson make that trans and keep it dancing I'ma murder every nigga in the game Can't stand the rain F*ck a maintain Gotta leave the world in flames Nigga want to live life stay out of my lanes Tryin' to read my name Here's a murderous combo wit you on your pain Sideways stimulator bringin' the flames Niggas want to feel me spit the whole clips Sing along it will split your lip 45 wit' an name on the grip Niggas said you want to battle Nigga now talk shit I shut 'em down (Get off me! You can't hold me!)
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Written by: SAMUEL LINDLEY, ANTHONY ROUND, DENNIS ROUND, DARNELL SMITH
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Shut 'Em Down" is a song by American rapper-actor LL Cool J, released in 2000.
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Album ReferenceThe track is taken from LL Cool J's ninth studio album, "G.O.A.T.", which stands for "Greatest of All Time".
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Chart PerformanceThe song did not reach the Billboard Hot 100 but did peak at number 31 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Shut 'Em Down" was directed by Chris Robinson, a well-known music video director.
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Song FeaturesThe song features a sample of "Run's House" by Run-D.M.C, an iconic rap group that LL Cool J has often cited as influential in his own career.
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Critical AcclaimDespite its modest chart performance, "Shut 'Em Down" was generally well-received by critics, with many praising LL Cool J's lyrical delivery and the song's energetic production.
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Album SuccessAlthough "Shut 'Em Down" was not a chart-topping single, its parent album, "G.O.A.T.", debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making it LL Cool J's first album to achieve this feat.
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Theme of SongKnown for his braggadocious style, in "Shut 'Em Down", LL Cool J exhibits his confident rap persona, delivering sharp criticisms of his rivals and asserting his dominance in the hip-hop landscape.
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Longevity in MusicAs of the release of "Shut 'Em Down", LL Cool J had been active in the music industry for nearly two decades, demonstrating his longevity and resilience in a rapidly evolving genre.
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Transition to ActingWhile "Shut 'Em Down" showcases LL Cool J's prowess as a rapper, around this time he was also making a successful transition into acting, with roles in films like "Any Given Sunday" and "S.W.A.T.", and later, the TV series "NCIS: Los Angeles".
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