Thug
Slim Thug
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He was once a thug from around the way (Slim thugga, muthafucka!) Thug from a, thug from a, thug Thug from a, thug from a, thug (I'm a) thug from a, thug from a, thug Thug from around the way (She say she wanna) Thug from a, thug from a, thug (I'm a) thug from a, thug from a, thug Thug from a, thug from a, thug (She lookin' for a) thug from around the way I represent the H and the bottom of the map And I was born and raised in the bottom of the trap The number one rule is ya gotta stay strapped Cause any given minute you can take that long nap I roll with gorillas, dealers and the killers 'Cause when I'm on stage that's the only fools feel us Real Trill niggas, let me see ya hands I do this for the streets, I ain't try'na make ya dance Roll solo, I don't need no friends Still flip that lac, I don't need no Benz And Harlem throwing money, I don't need those ends Matter fact I be back, I need more to spend She say she wanna Thug from a, thug from a, thug Thug from a, thug from a, thug (I'm a) thug from a, thug from a, thug Thug from around the way (She say she wanna) Thug from a, thug from a, thug (I'm a) thug from a, thug from a, thug Thug from a, thug from a, thug (She lookin' for a) thug from around the way It's white-tee, Nikes when I hit the club They say I can't get in cause I'm dressed like a thug F*ck the dress code, we boutta hundred deep And they gonna let us in or get they ass beat Boss Hogg Outlaws roll like the mob Everybody paid cause we stays on our job Drop Bent', G-T A blessing from the Lord So haters don't be mad at me blame it on God I'm coming out hard, them other boys soft So I'm a hold it down for that H and the Nawf Brand new jewelry look what I bought Still running from the feds I ain't never getting caught She say she wanna Thug from a, thug from a, thug Thug from a, thug from a, thug (I'm a) thug from a, thug from a, thug Thug from around the way (She say she wanna) Thug from a, thug from a, thug (I'm a) thug from a, thug from a, thug Thug from a, thug from a, thug (She lookin' for a) thug from around the way Ya say ya man ain't fuckin' ya right Ya lonely and depression need a thug in ya life Well come on over here, I can feel ya appetite Take ya back to the crib and beat it all night She say she love Thug, cause Thugga beat it good Her man pay them bills, but thugga keep it hood And I ain't gotta say it, that's already understood I take ya for a ride, you can slide on my wood I pick her up and shake her up and down like dice Sweet like cake make me wanna take a slice I ain't tryna take advantage, but take my advice Take a break from the fakes, get a thug in ya life She say she wanna Thug from a, thug from a, thug Thug from a, thug from a, thug (I'm a) thug from a, thug from a, thug Thug from around the way (She say she wanna) Thug from a, thug from a, thug (I'm a) thug from a, thug from a, thug Thug from a, thug from a, thug (She lookin' for a) thug from around the way Thug from a, thug from a, thug Thug from a, thug from a, thug Thug from a, thug from a, thug Thug from around the way
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Written by: ANDRE ROMELL YOUNG, ERIC WRIGHT, BERNARD G. WORRELL, LEROY WILLIAMS, ABREM TILMON, STAYVE THOMAS, LORENZO JERALD PATTERSON, GEORGE CLINTON, WILLIAM COLLINS
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11 facts about this song
Artist Background"Thug" is a song by Slim Thug, an American rapper. Born as Stayve Jerome Thomas, Slim Thug hailed from Houston, Texas. He started his career in the late '90s and is known as one of the socio-cultural instigators of the ‘chopped and screwed’ style of rap music.
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Album Details"Thug" is a track from the album "Tha Thug Show", the third studio album by Slim Thug. The album was released on November 30, 2010, and featured a number of guest appearances.
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Genre"Thug" falls into the genre of Southern hip hop, a subgenre of hip hop music that emerged in the Southern United States, especially in Houston, from where Slim Thug hails.
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Slim Thug's LabelWhen "Thug" was released in 2010, Slim Thug was signed to his own independent label, Boss Hogg Outlawz, and E1 Music.
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Critical Reception"Tha Thug Show" received positive reviews from music critics. Although individual reviews for the song "Thug" are harder to find, the album as a whole was appreciated.
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CollaborationThe track "Thug" sees Slim Thug collaborating with other high-profile rappers including B.o.B and Yo Gotti.
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LyricsIn line with the title, the lyrics of "Thug" revolve around the theme of being a 'thug', referencing to Slim Thug's lifestyle and experiences growing up.
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Music StyleThe song incorporates elements of chopped-and-screwed, a technique specific to the Houston hip hop scene where songs are slowed down and manipulated to create a mellow, trippy listening experience.
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ThugThe song is an exemplification of Slim Thug's persona, life experiences, and musical style. Through it, he portrays his life experiences and struggles, using the term 'thug' to symbolize resilience and survival in adverse conditions.
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Song RankingsIndividual track rankings or chart performance details for the song "Thug" are unavailable, but the album "Tha Thug Show" reached number 89 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Production"Tha Thug Show", the album on which "Thug" is featured, was praised for its top-notch production. While the producer of "Thug" is not explicitly mentioned, the album credits include names like Mr. Lee, Big K.R.I.T., and Nard & B.
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