Rockafella

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About Rockafella

"Rockafella" is the first single found on Redman's second album, Dare Iz a Darkside. It is produced by Redman and contains samples from "I Wanna Do Something Freaky to You" by Leon Haywood and "Flashlight" by Parliament. It can be found on the compilation, Hip Hop Factory: The Bomb Hip Hop, Vol. 1. The song is dedicated to the memory of rapper Rockafella.


Year:
2014
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Well it's that brother coming six billion feet from beneath
And you should be peep-in how I get smoked-out on the weekend
I swing it to my crew or down to my fans
Schoolin hell of stackas like final exams
Cause, it's the Funkadelic, hit you with the irrelevant
Elements, and it's coming through your block
Can't you smell it trick?
Wanna copy-cat my whole format
So you get funk tracks, punch lines and skull hats
Huh! Got a little Redman in town
Who's that effin clown soundin wack with the frown?
I don't know man, but you better warn him what I would do
Wild out on his staff like birds one and two
My crew runs thicka than syrup from the borough
You get hurt up, word up, Jam-med like Pearl
Knock off from blood clot puff on the rough block
R.I.P. my man, Rockafella, it don't stop

On and on, and it don't quit
Redman rockin on to the funky shit, c'mon
On and on, and it don't quit
Redman rockin on to the funky shit
I said Jersey's in the house Jersey's in the house
I said Brooklyn's in the house Brooklyn's in the house
I said Uptown's in the house Uptown's in the house
I said the Bronx in the hidouse The Bronx in the hidouse

Newark, New Jersey, rock rock on, word is bond
I'm comin in swarms, so turn your flashlights on
Due to difficulty, my style flows while it travels across the planet
In 48 Hours like Nick Nolte
Droppin the flavor, stay Sky high like Pager
I'm magical like Fantasia on paper
I Saw the Light like Kraftwerk, of course
When the T-L-A Rock shock the stuff, It's Yours!
To your drawers, your record label got your staff gassed
Thinkin you gonna sell two mil cakes real fast
But you flopped, and your image choked like a tec
Now, who freakin style your ass gonna steal next?
Are there any more imitators in the house? There are no
Bust like NBA Jams, and you can have Chicago
Catch the cargo, funky like a bag of Bravos
Way back, when I used to pump 92 KTU and Carlos
Huh! I just stay funky like that
Make you wanna my style like a junkie on crack
Trick, you better back the freak up, for real now
When I break it down from Newark NJ to IllTown

On and on, and it don't quit
Redman rockin on to the funky shit, c'mon
On and on, and it don't quit
Redman rockin on to the funky shit
I said Virginia's in the house Virginia's in the house
I said Cali's in the house Cali's in the house
I said Atlanta's in the house Atlanta's in the house
North Carolina's in the house Carolina's in the house

Yoo-hoo watch the birdie! While Red wreck your brains early
If rap was B-Ball, I'd have assists like James Worthy
Dribble the rock if you got the hots to get your knot rocked
Twice my device, Run-D.MC's from my Rock Box
Hey you, better Come Clean like Jeru
Before I take phase two and do another pay-per-view
To your crew, I give a boom bip to Q-tip
Standin tall like Shaq, honey I'm back, this ain't Blue Chips
The new stuff, creamin brothas like Breyers
He's heating up nah, brotha, I'm on fire!
Dribble dribble shootin three pointers to the drum trick
Try to take my style? BLAOW! and one
DJ Twinz in the house for the nine-square
My man Shaft, you don't know you better ask

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Redman

Reginald "Reggie" Noble (born April 17, 1970), better known by his stage name Redman, is an American MC, rapper, DJ, record producer and actor. He came to fame in the early 1990s as an artist on the Def Jam label. He is also well known for his collaborations with Method Man, including their starring roles in films and sitcoms. He was also a member of the Def Squad in the early 1990s. Redman is one-half of the rap duo Method Man & Redman and has been unofficially referred to as the "11th member" of the Wu-Tang Clan. more »

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Written by: Bernie Worrell, Erick S. Sermon, Reggie Noble, William Earl Collins

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing

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12 facts about this song

Release Information
"Rockafella" is a solo track by Reggie "Redman" Noble released in the year 1994.
Music Genre
Known for its unique style, the track falls under the genres of East Coast Hip-Hop and Hardcore Rap.
Album Details
The song is part of Redman's second studio album named "Dare Iz a Darkside", serving as the third single from the album.
Song Composition
The song was solely produced by Reggie "Redman" Noble, emphasizing his skills not only as a rapper but also as a beatmaker.
Music Sampling
"Rockafella" has famous samples from "Flashlight" by Parliament and "Clap Your Hands" by Funkadelic, which adds an interesting mix of funk influences to the song.
Critical Reception
Critics praised this track in particular for its catchy hooks and Redman's unique vocal stylings.
Commercial Success
Even though the album “Dare Iz a Darkside” received Gold certification from the RIAA, "Rockafella" itself didn’t chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
Cultural Impact
The song "Rockafella" is often considered as a classic Redman track, which showcases his raw energy and lyricism.
Music Video
The music video of "Rockafella", directed by David Meyers, depicts Redman in various street scene settings, uniquely reflecting the hardcore aspects of the song.
Live Performances
Redman usually incorporates "Rockafella" in his live performances, and fans repeatedly demand this song because of its high-energy vibe.
Lyrics Themes
The main themes present in the song are hustle, street life, and empowerment, all common elements in Redman's songs.
Song Title
The title "Rockafella" is a play on the word "Rockefeller", referencing the wealthy American family, but reinvented with Redman's street-smart attitude.

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