Closer

Capone-N-Noreaga

About Closer

Closer is the third single from Capone-N-Noreaga's debut album The War Report. The song samples "Closer Than Friends" by Surface and "Promise Me" by Luther Vandross. All of the verses in the song are performed by Noreaga whilst singer Nneka performs the hook.


Year:
1997
3:31
156 
#4

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Word up word up always look in the yo. (Yeah I always did that too yo). And
Ask why. Why it gotta be like this? Kila Bee rest in peace yo (Killa Bee
Rest in peace) Word up (word up) ? Prayers ain't never end (prayer's ain't Never end) 
"Gotta get the cash gotta get the doe" -Puff Daddy 'Makin' Moves With Puff'

Yo I started out in Iraq the wrong route
More chickens to doubt more money to count 
Yo my Swiss account with more cheese amount
It's still piling and still gettin' calls from the island

Still do the things I do when I was wildin'
Tryin' to go from penny loafers to mink sofas
Spend a week with dime chickens asfreaks
Body so bangin' I call they tits Santy

If you don't know (if you don't know)
Knowlegde is what makes thugs grow
Just stay on point 'cause you reap what you sew

Ask chicks scream loud like car beats
I wanna be under the seats in our streets
Last year around the time this year
If I would of got locked

Yo I wouldn't even get it but now I got this rap thing (what)
No more hustlin' at age ten my team played to win
Reach under the car seat nobody understandin'
Yo the black struggle gotta hustle to hustle

And once you get muscle nobody trust you
Tryin' to be like Goldy in the Shaft days
These lasts days comin' up
Yo these little niggas comin' up

Hear they're gun talk ready to buck
Not thinkin' 
Black on black crime yo it's swine you're both stinkin'
Pretty Ake yo Stan to Marley yo it's poppie officially
Arab natzi 2-5-2 we regulate this what

[Chorus]
Said I wanna be closer to this paper (get close)
Ooooh get closer to these ends 
"Gotta get the cash gotta get the doe"
Closer to this paper get closer to this paper (hella dope baby)
Get closer to these ends
"Gotta get the cash gotta get the doe"

Yo I remember when we first did it
Nobody with it
Label said 2-5 is to thugged out (to thugged out)
So although we had to but God wasn't glad to

Wait our turn to boiler now we burn
On the daily done fuckin' in every telly
We can Fly just like R.Kelly
Them only secondary to the sun

I think I gotta son but I ain't sure
What's in store God there's more
Shortie says she came by knockin' at my door
Could it be tryin' to be what I can be

Islam me 2-5 my army
Said she about to have my seed
Soon to be it shocked me
Thinkin' bout a little me

Eternally I bleed thinkin' of seed yo at high speed
I multiply with weed
Now I slow my life down I got time to breath 
What

[Chorus]

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Capone-N-Noreaga

Capone-N-Noreaga were an American hip hop duo that consisted of Capone and Noreaga. more »

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Written by: Victor Santiago, Luther Vandross, Samuel Ardell Anderson, Richard A (jr) Wyatt, Christine Y. Perren

Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Genre-Related" Fact
"Closer" by Capone-N-Noreaga is a song from the genre of East Coast hip hop, incorporating soulful musical elements and gritty lyrical content.
Release Year" Fact
"Closer" was released in 1997 as part of Capone-N-Noreaga’s debut studio album, 'The War Report'.
Featuring Artist" Fact
The song "Closer" features a guest verse from fellow rapper Tragedy Khadafi, who was instrumental in the formation and success of Capone-N-Noreaga.
Producer" Fact
"Closer" was produced by famed producer DJ Clark Kent, who is known for his work with artists like Jay-Z, Biggie Smalls, and others.
Album Success" Fact
The album 'The War Report', which features the song "Closer", is often hailed as one of the best 'street-oriented' hip-hop albums of the 90s.
Topical Themes" Fact
The song conveys the harsh realities of street life, violence, and the struggle for survival, staying true to Capone-N-Noreaga's lyrical style.
Sample Inspiration" Fact
"Closer" sampled from the 1977's song ‘Closer Than Close’ by soul vocalist Peabo Bryson, which added a soulful touch to the track.
Contribution to Hip Hop" Fact
"Closer" and 'The War Report' album contributed to the resurgence of the classic '90's East Coast gangsta rap style.
Artist Background" Fact
Capone-N-Noreaga is a duo comprised of Kiam Holley (Capone) and Victor Santiago (Noreaga).
Style Reflection" Fact
The song "Closer" exemplifies Capone-N-Noreaga's intense narrative style and their ability to illustrate stark and realistic narratives of urban life.

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