The Illest
RiFF RAFF, Far East Movement
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We be the illest We be the illest in here I know you feel us We be the illest in here Illest in here We so motherfuckin' ill We so motherfuckin' ill Ill, motherfucker, ill We so motherfuckin' ill Illin' out from LA, I be illin' out all the way Got an email from my K-Town chick that wanna hook up and blaze I've got OG cannabis, girl, one puff will put you in your grave Got three pills and four jimmy hats 'cause we don't Kid n Play Hop out, yo, guess who's gettin' drunk? No motherfuckers can out drink us If you're tipping that heat, don't get drowned So cold, polar bears on my nuts Y'all know just who we be I hold it down for the East 'Cause I keeps it pimpin', Peter Griffin Yellow tinted on zebras Dripping on your couches Dripping on your couches Sippin' Tanqueray with orange, mane, we on that Tropicana I'm dripping on your couches from the Hills to public housing If you're feelin' ill, then damn, you ill Be the illest on the thousand We be the illest We be the illest in here I know you feel us We be the illest in here Illest in here Illest We be the illest in here I know you feel us We be the illest in here Illest in here We so motherfuckin' ill Nice chain, what a nice night My ice bright, I play the wall like a night light Tangerine, tambourine from the West Wing The best thing about my room, Versace bed springs I'm in the building, more gold than Rumpelstiltskin Aw shit, look who it is, the white Russell Simmons Jody Highroller, Far East Movement We so ill, I think I need some codeine fluid Dripping on your couches Dripping on your couches Sippin' Tanqueray with orange, mane, we on that Tropicana I'm dripping on your couches from the Hills to public housing If you're feelin' ill, then damn, you ill Be the illest on the thousand We be the illest We be the illest in here I know you feel us We be the illest in here Illest in here Illest We be the illest in here I know you feel us We be the illest in here Illest in here We so motherfuckin' ill We so motherfuckin' ill Ill, motherfucker, ill We so motherfuckin' ill I is for the way these bitches love how I bang And double L is for the way I blow the smoke in your face We roll on Es and we be easy rollin' that bank And ST is for the illest shit we rep every day
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Written by: ANDREAS SCHULLER, ERIC FREDERIC, HORST SIMCO, JAE CHOUNG, JAMES ROH, KEVIN NISHIMURA
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., MISSING LINK MUSIC
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12 facts about this song
Album Information"The Illest" is a song by American Hip-hop quartet Far East Movement.
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Album ReleaseThe track was released as part of their fifth studio album "KTown Riot" which came out in October 2014.
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CollaborationsThe original version of the song features the rapper Riff Raff, but the more mainstream version of “The Illest” actually features not one, but three other artists - Schoolboy Q, Riff Raff, and B.o.B.
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Music StyleThe song carries a blend of hip hop and pop elements, traditionally seen in Far East Movement's music.
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Music LabelIt was released under the music label 'Cherrytree Records,' which also has popular artists like Ellie Goulding and LMFAO under its umbrella.
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Chart PerformanceThough not topping the Billboard charts, the song fared well among its fans. It peaked at number 18 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard) chart.
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Song Duration"The Illest" has a duration of 3 minutes and 40 seconds.
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Music Video InformationThe song's music video was released on YouTube on March 12, 2014. The video featured cameo appearances by numerous celebrities, including Snoop Dogg, Lil Debbie, and Waka Flocka Flame.
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Lyrical ContentThe song's lyrics emphasize self-confidence and boasting about their achievements, which aligns with the ‘illest’ vernaculars that signify 'best' or 'extremely good'.
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Song RecognitionDespite not being a chart topper, the song is one of Far East Movement's well-known tracks and often considered a fan favorite.
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InstrumentalThe underlying instrumental of "The Illest" samples a track called "Major Spillage" which is by Travis Scott.
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Chart Appearance"The Illest" appeared on the chart of US Rap Songs (Billboard) at position 44.
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