Raise Up
Petey Pablo
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This is David Nevermind And today's controversy is coming from yet another member (Aiyyo tell 'em that we not gon' be playin) or should I say members of the hip-hop community: (I'll blaze 'em niggaz) Petey Pablo - a new artist signed under Jive (Aiyyo go get my homeboys) and has teamed up with Timbaland, outta V.A. (We gonna blow this up) In a quest to redeem his title And bring, North Carolina, and Virginia, to the front of the line (Yeah, we gon' do it) We're gonna stand by [Chorus 2X: Petey Pablo] This one's for North Carolina! see'mon and raise up Take your shirt off, twist it 'round yo' hand Spin it like a helicopter North Carolina! see'mon and raise up This one's for you, uh-huh, this one's for who? Us, us, us; yes sir! [Petey Pablo] Who am I? Petey Pab' motherfucker! First to put it down for North Carolina But guess what (what?), it's been worth it I'ma superstar, bought me a big ol' car Four point six (see the car!) Black wit the bars from the front to back and got a button in the middle, make the trunk go "eh-eh" But it ain't 'bout that It's about gettin whatchu gettin and drivin all back here Big fellas (six fellas) Half of me and Carolina niggaz done time together Polk, Bladen, Marshall, Hoke, Greene County, Tillery, damn Transfer, Sandy Ridge, Browns over here (greens over here) Pasqoutank, down on the, Odom East (lemme think) Johnson County, Franklin, Burgaw, Newport, Warren, Shelby, Kenansville (Man Currituck) Tarboro, Triangle, Goldsboro, Halifax, Statesville And all my niggaz doin life behind the wall This right here, right here, right here's for [Chorus] [Petey Pablo] Uhh, uh-huh, uh-huh, beat it, beat it You remember them days why'all, we used to play why'all The radio and put our own lil' part in the song why'all We used to (Rep our city, rep our city!) Runnin through the school halls just before our basketball pep-rally jumped off (hah!) My house, my home, my hood (hah!) My brother, my sister, my cous' (hah!) My niggaz that was there from the beginin been wit me even 'fore they knew what bein with me was why'all niggaz just glanced at it, now I gotcha starin at it but it's been the same ol' North Carolina it's been bein why'all niggaz just gettin it, oh it's a shame isn't it? Oh you thought we said we were comin wit a whole lotta somethin we were bullshhh! (ahh!) [Chorus] [Petey Pablo] Man I had to do it just incase you were one of the ones who wanted to come and ask somethin stupid (What you think you doin?) What it look like? Puttin it down for my niggaz in the south side North Carolina, South Carolina And all my little bity overlooked hick towns We gonna hit why'all asses, ain't nothin but a T.T. blast that we got comin atcha, (beat) slammin, (first) classic (Gold for this) What's after platinum? (Baby you don't want the bomb) And I don't meant to scare ya but I'm about to bring it home Blow these valleys, these hills, these streams and N.C. outta the water How's it feel to look a motherfucker dead in the grill and tell 'em - "I told ya!" [Chorus] [David Nevermind] Uhh, af-after seeing this I-I have no other questions, I, I mean I Hey look, this is David Nevermind I'm signing off, but before I'm outta here, remember If I'm ever caught with anything I'm not supposed to have it's Nevermind North Carolina and V.A. are definitely at the front of the line You have my vote of support, over and out {*music until fade*}
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Written by: Moses Barrett Iii, Timothy Z. Mosley
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Raise Up" is a song by American rapper Petey Pablo released in 2001. It was his debut single and led to his breakthrough in the music industry.
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Chart Performance"Raise Up" was successful on the charts. It reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart in the United States.
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Song InspirationThe track was greatly inspired by Petey Pablo's home, North Carolina. This is exemplified in the hit song's chorus where he repeatedly chants, "North Carolina! Come on and raise up".
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Music VideoThe music video of the song "Raise Up" directed by Jessy Terrero, shows people in various parts of North Carolina, including Raleigh and Greensboro, performing the "Helicopter" move with their shirts off, spinning it around their heads like a helicopter, as instructed in the song.
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Production & LyricsThe song was produced by Timbaland, a renowned musician, and producer. It is noted for its energetic beats and equally high-charged lyrics.
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Special VersionsThere are several versions of "Raise Up", one of which includes all USA radio edit version that changes the phrase "North Carolina! Come on and raise up" to "[Insert city/state]! Come on and raise up".
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Album Contributions"Raise Up" is included in Petey Pablo's debut studio album, "Diary of a Sinner: 1st Entry", which was also released in 2001.
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Grammy NominationPetey Pablo's debut album, which also houses "Raise Up", received a Grammy Award nomination in 2003 for Best Rap Album. While it didn't win, the album's recognition was greatly due to the success of the single "Raise Up".
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Song Meaning"Raise Up" was a nod to Pablo's home community and their ongoing struggles. He described it as a call to action, a signal to rise above their circumstances.
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Cultural ImpactThe song "Raise Up" became a popular cultural reference, particularly in North Carolina. It is often played at sporting events and has been used in several TV series and films.
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