Nobody
Rick Ross
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You wanted to fucking walk around these roaches These niggas is roaches These niggas is mere motherfuckin' mortals I'm tryna push you to supreme being You don't wanna motherfuckin' You don't wanna embrace your destiny You wanna get by You don't wanna go into the motherfuckin' dark Where it's lonely You can't handle the motherfuckin', the pain Of the motherfuckin' not knowin' when the shit is gonna stop Mama's trying to save me But she don't know I'm trying to save her Man, them niggas tried to play me Man, 'til I got this paper You're nobody 'til somebody kills you Blast for me, the last words from my nigga On the pavement, born killers, body shivers Drug money, dollar figures Hustlers moving out of rentals All the war is mental Having sushi down in Nobu Strapped like an Afghan soldier Nowhere to go to so it's bang No survivors, only riders on my rider Murder rate rises, stalking niggas on their IG's Never IB, still solo, underarm is still Polo No wire, on fire My desire for fine things made me a liar A shooter, getting high feeling like it's voodoo Nine lives, SK with the cooler Makaveli in the 'Rari, still B-I double G, I, E I pray you smoke with me Go to bed with a kilo like a c-note Janet Reno, we all we got the creed to Nino Pretty cars in the driveway If you cut it then you sideways Double up, crime pays Mama's trying to save me But she don't know I'm trying to save her Man, them niggas tried to play me Man, 'til I got this paper You're nobody 'till somebody kills you You fucking wanna walk around with these niggas? What the f*ck is their culture? Where the f*ck is their souls at? What defines you? These niggas with these fucking silly looks on their faces You wanna walk around with them or you wanna walk with God, nigga? Make up your got damn mind I'm from where the streets test you Niggas mix business and pleasure Where the cocaine measure The narcotics is our product The by-product, you walk up on me, I cock it New Mercedes as it peels off Nothing penetrates the steel doors Gang signs, see 'em all I said my prayer as I'm counting sheep Never really athletic, but I play for keeps Do you feel me? The mortician, the morgue filling with more snitches We kill 'em and taking their bitches, R.I.P Chinchillas on a winter night Black bottles when the feeling like you wanna know what winter's like And I'm never on that tour bus Just a decoy for niggas, the PJ's, there's two of us Ciroc boys down to die for Diddy My niggas ride for less, keep it real, homie, make me filthy Touch mine until you receive and kill Like I'm knowing every heathen will Closed the deal with Steven Hill We Magic City of the networks Cut a nigga cast off, how my nigga net works Mama's trying to save me But she don't know I'm trying to save her Man, them niggas tried to play me Man, 'til I got this paper You're nobody 'till somebody kills you F*ck you wanna talk about? Fucking jewelries and Bentley's and Hublot's And fucking art that niggas ain't got on their fucking walls And fucking mansions niggas ain't got Niggas can't even pay the IRS, Let alone their fucking staff, nigga You gotta tell the truth, man The truth'll set you free, son The truth will set you free
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Written by: Billy Preston, Christopher Wallace, Ethram Lopez, Jean Louhsdod, Karim Kharbouch, Sean Combs, Steven Jordan
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Year of Release"Nobody" by Rick Ross was released in 2014 as part of his sixth studio album, "Mastermind."
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Sampling FactsThe song "Nobody" heavily samples "You're Nobody (Til Somebody Kills You)" by the late rapper Notorious B.I.G. The use of this sampling replicates the elements of the original song but infuses them with Ross's distinctive style.
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Featured Artists"Nobody" features French Montana doing the hook and also includes the legendary P. Diddy providing a spoken background narration.
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Notorious B.I.G. ConnectionThe track not only uses a sample from a Notorious B.I.G. song, it also uses a clip from B.I.G.'s last radio interview, adding another layer of depth and connection to the late rapper.
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Lyric ContentThe song's lyrics tackle Ross's real-life issues, including his experience with a drive-by shooting and the struggles of maintaining success and dealing with enemies.
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Production CreditsThe track was produced by Diddy alongside co-producer Ross himself and others, maintaining the level of hard-hitting beats and thematic continuity within Ross's "Mastermind" album.
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Critical ReceptionUpon its release, "Nobody" received mostly positive reviews from music critics. They praised its introspective lyrics and the sampling of Notorious B.I.G.'s song, which effectively pays homage to the late rapper.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Nobody" was directed by Chris Sims and it further highlights Ross's luxurious lifestyle and significant hustle in the music industry.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "Nobody" did not chart as strongly as some of Ross's other singles, its impact was more about its emotional content and the connection to Notorious B.I.G.'s legacy rather than sheer commercial success.
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InfluenceDespite being released years ago, "Nobody" continues to resonate with Rick Ross' fans and hip-hop enthusiasts due to its raw portrayal of life in the music industry and the challenges faced by successful artists.
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