Throw Your Set in the Air

Cypress Hill

About Throw Your Set in the Air

"Throw Your Set in the Air" is the lead single from Cypress Hill's third album, Cypress Hill III: Temples of Boom. Along with "Insane in the Brain", the song is used in The Simpsons episode "Homerpalooza".


Year:
1995
4:08
117 
#5

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Every nigga out there wanna be down with the crew
Some ain't got enough heart let me ask you this
Would ya be down like a soldier
Loyal, and do everything I told ya
I can mold ya into a warrior
Down for your neighborhood
Workin up to a G with the flava
Criminal behavior, on the mind
When I got ya back ya know I got ya back each and every time

Throw ya set in the air (c'mon)
Wave it around like ya just don't care

Throw ya set in the air (throw it up homes!)
Wave it around like ya just don't care

It's time to exit that busta nigga
Get ya hands out ya pockets and your finga on the trigga
Let one fly, we don't die, we multiply
Throw yo set up in the sky
I ask you kid cause you can't f*ck wit this
Nigga when I got the Glock ya betta duck quick
Cause I ain't havin it
If ya got ya gat ya betta start grabbin it
I can handle it
Soy numero uno, mero mero
You know I run wit Muggs and the perro
Firin up that heater
When I'm throwin up a set I got my nina millemeter
Los scandalous, killafornia, where I'm from
Dum ditty dum ditty ditty dum dum
I'm buckin on ya ass now ya know where I'm from
Dum ditty dum ditty ditty dum dum

Throw ya set in the air (c'mon)
Wave it around like ya just don't care
Throw ya set in the air (throw it up!)
Wave it around like ya just don't care
Throw ya set in the air (throw your hood up!)
Wave it around like ya just don't care (got c'mon on!)
Throw ya set in the air (give it up!)
Wave it around like ya just don't care

Nigga throw your set in the air, nigga you know I'm sayin'
If you're scared nigga take your muthafuckin' punk ass to church
Cause this one from a nigga on the east side
Every muthafuckin' day is a job nigga
Gotta handle your business, niggas you get don't
You muthafuckin' cap on get peel back
And it ain't no bullshit
If you wanna test a nigga, bring it on nigga, you know I'm sayin'?
F*ck your muthafuckin' set up in the air

Let me take ya to the dark side of the moon
Tell mama that ya won't be comin home anytime soon
Cause I got ya under my thumb
Nigga what set ya claimin
Betta be the same set I'm claimin
Take a look around count this amount of soldiers
When I'm chillin on the east side of town
And it won't stop till I'm done
Dum ditty dum ditty ditty dum dum

Throw ya set in the air (c'mon)
Wave it around like ya just don't care
Throw ya set in the air (throw it up!)
Wave it around like ya just don't care
Throw ya set in the air (throw your hood up!)
Wave it around like ya just don't care
Throw ya set in the air (give it up!)
Wave it around like ya just don't care

Yeah, that's right
Straight givin' up the 'hood all day fool!
Cypress Hill muthafucka watcha wanna do?
Uh huh
Givin' my shit to be in your face fool!

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Cypress Hill

Cypress Hill is an American hip hop group from South Gate, California. Cypress Hill was the first Cuban-American/Latino hip hop group to have platinum and multi-platinum albums, selling over 18 million albums worldwide. They are one of the most well-known groups in West Coast rap and Hip Hop in general and are critically acclaimed for their first two groundbreaking albums. more »

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Written by: Larry Muggerud, Louis M. Freeze

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Release and Album
"Throw Your Set in the Air" is a song by the American hip hop group Cypress Hill. The group released it as a single in 1995 from their third studio album, "Cypress Hill III: Temples of Boom".
Genre and Themes
The song is classified under the genre of West Coast hip hop and incorporates themes of gang culture, depicting the spirit of unity among gang members.
Song Structure
Unlike traditional songs, "Throw Your Set in the Air" doesn't follow a verse-chorus-verse structure. Instead, the song utilizes a slew of verses for its composition, maintaining a strongly rhythmic flow throughout.
Musical Style
The song maintains Cypress Hill’s signature musical style, utilizing a fusion of hard-hitting hip hop beats accompanied by a haunting melody, making it one of the unique compositions of their repertoire.
Music Video
The music video for "Throw Your Set in the Air" embeds itself firmly in the stark and often gritty representation of life on the streets, reflecting the band's reputation of providing a realistic portrayal of this lifestyle.
Popularity
Though not one of Cypress Hill's biggest commercial hits, "Throw Your Set in the Air" still enjoys a certain level of cult popularity among fans of 90s hip hop.
Controversy
This song initially caused some controversy, with accusations that it seemingly glorified gang culture. However, Cypress Hill maintained that they were simply depicting a slice of life from their own personal experiences and perspectives.
Remixes and Covers
"Throw Your Set in the Air" has been remixed numerous times by various artists. It has also been covered by other musicians, indicating the song's lasting influence in the hip hop community.
Installation in Popular Culture
"Throw Your Set in the Air" is referenced in numerous other songs and has been used in popular culture, notably in films and TV shows depicting urban life, further solidifying Cypress Hill's cultural influence.
Sample Usage
The song takes a sample from "Bicentennial Nigger" by Richard Pryor, exemplifying Cypress Hill’s notable use of samples to enhance their music.

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