Yay Yay
ScHoolboy Q
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Had pistols in my hands, had pockets full of Ox Whole life I been a G, had bitches on the block Had strippers on the pole, had cocaine in the pot Got fiends at the do' so I turned that to a rock That yay yay That yay yay I'm a drug dealin' nigga, cause them grades ain't get me paid My agenda for today is to make bread or get laid See my daughter need some shoes and my mom work overtime So I'm standin' by that stop sign with nickels and them dimes Keep that work, got that Oxy, need that kilo, call that papi Know my steelo, shrimp with sake, sold that hero'n, look like toffee Keep my nina, just might off him, no them boys on Figg don't play Most my life on 51st, went to school on 52nd Used to fight on 49th, Grandma said be home by night But her old ass sixty something, so three hours late aiight Still I love her, R.I.P., when she died, I took her place And became a fucking G, moved my crack across the street Figg get it, get it yeah Drug dealin' nigga Yawk yawk yawk Had pistols in my hands, had pockets full of Ox Whole life I been a G, had bitches on the block Had strippers on the pole, had cocaine in the pot Got fiends at the do' so I turned that to a rock That yay yay That yay yay I'm a drug dealin' nigga, roll my cyc' on Hoover's street Just a year after Pac died we all bump Suga Free Didn't know what he was sayin' til them years done jumped to three Learned the game, slangin' hoes and every car door need a key Charge them smokers day through night, sellin' pies who need a slice Life is craps so shoot the dice, get the cheese but cut the mice Enemies be left to right, we don't call our shit the trap Bitch we call our shit the set, unless we OD with Reynold's Wrap After crack it’s Oxy next, but thank God the yay was yay Off the yee like it’s the bay, rock a chain I’m Kunta K Out in Texas what’s the word, keep them packs and that’s for sure Slang to him and slang to her, ask a fiend they will concur Figg get it, get it yeah Drug dealin' nigga Yawk yawk yawk Had pistols in my hands, had pockets full of Ox Whole life I been a G, had bitches on the block Had strippers on the pole, had cocaine in the pot Got fiends at the do' so I turned that to a rock That yay yay That yay yay
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Written by: MATTHEW SAMUELS, QUINCEY HANLEY, BRETT KRUGER, ZALE EPSTEIN
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Yay Yay" by ScHoolboy Q was released on March 23, 2013, as a promotional single for his third studio album, "Oxymoron."
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Production DetailsThe song was produced by the well-respected producer Boi-1da, known for his prominent work with rap superstar Drake.
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ContentThe track discusses ScHoolboy Q's experiences with drug dealing, highlighting the harsh realities while also exploring the allure that such a lifestyle can hold.
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Album PerformanceAlthough "Yay Yay" did not appear on the final tracklist for "Oxymoron," it was crucial in building anticipation for the album, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.
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ReceptionDespite its absence from the album, "Yay Yay" received positive reviews from music critics upon its release. They appreciated Q's authentic storytelling and the high-quality production from Boi-1da.
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Music VideoThe song's official audio on ScHoolboy Q's YouTube channel has garnered millions of views since its release.
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Spotify Popularity"Yay Yay" continues to be a popular ScHoolboy Q track on Spotify with millions of streams since its release.
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MeaningThe term "Yay Yay" is slang in the drug trade referring to cocaine, a theme that often recurs in ScHoolboy Q's body of work given his past experiences.
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Influence"Yay Yay" sets the thematic tone for "Oxymoron," underscoring the dark realities of drug dealing and street life.
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Live PerformancesAlthough ScHoolboy Q has made numerous live appearances, "Yay Yay" is rarely performed live, likely because it did not make the final cut of the album.
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