Posse on Broadway
Sir Mix-A-Lot
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My Posse's on Broadway 2x's Me and Kid Sensation at home away from home In the black benz limo with tha cellular phone I'm callin up my posse its time to get rippin I'm freakin each sunroof to keep you suckas trippin Everybody's lookin if ya jealous turn around The AMG kip keeps us closa to the ground We're gettin good grip from the 50 series tires The Alpine's bumpin but I need the volume higher 'Cause the 808 kick drum makes the girlies get dumb We're rollin Rainier and the jealous want to get some Every time we do this sucka mc's want to battle I'm the man they love to hate the J.R. Ewing of Seattle Picked up the posse on 23rd and Jackson Headin for the strip yes were lookin for some action The limos kinda crowded the whole car was leanin back Maharaji's watchin tv with two girlies on his lap On Martin Luther King the set looks kinda dead We need a new street so posse move ahead We all look kinda swass the crew you can't forget The mix a lot posse cold rippin up the set [Chorus] My posse's on Broadway My posse's on Broadway (posse up) My posse's on Broadway My posse's on Broadway Ahhhh rollin in my posse was getin kinda bored There's not anotha posse with more points scored We don't walk around like criminals or flex like big gorillas My homeboy Kid Sensation is a teenage lady killa Maharaji's on the def side dancin like a freak The girlies see his booty and their knees get weak Larry is the white guy people think he's funny A real estate investa who makes a lot a money Clockin lots a dollars we all got gold Cruisin in this Benz and ain't got no place to go Wheelin' 23rd we saw nuthin but thugs The girlies was
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Written by: ANTHONY L. RAY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Origin & Release"Posse on Broadway" is a single by American rapper Sir Mix-A-Lot from his 1988 album "Swass."
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Success & RecognitionThe song is among Sir Mix-A-Lot's most famous songs, along with his 1992 hit "Baby Got Back."
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Location-based InspirationThe song's title refers to a street in Seattle's Capitol Hill district where Mix-A-Lot and his crew would often hang out.
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Local Landmark MentionsThe song makes numerous references to local landmarks, including Dick's Drive-In, a popular fast-food chain in the Seattle area.
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Popularity & Cult StatusIn 2009, almost 20 years after its original release, "Posse on Broadway" was ranked #77 on VH1's 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the 80s, despite it not being Mix-A-Lot's most popular hit.
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Remix & ImpactThe song has been remixed and sampled by many artists since its release, highlighting its significant impact on hip-hop and pop culture.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Posse on Broadway," which features Sir Mix-A-Lot and his crew cruising the streets of Seattle in a variety of cars, reinforces the song's local flavor.
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Billboard Chart PerformanceThe song managed to reach #70 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was especially popular on the Hot Rap Songs chart, where it peaked at #2.
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Cultural ReferencesThe song's lyrics, which describe a night out in Seattle involving fast cars, beautiful women, and a lot of money, have become iconic in hip hop and are often quoted or referenced by other artists.
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Influence on Future WorkThough Mix-A-Lot released several other successful songs, "Posse on Broadway" is widely considered to be the track that helped to define his sound and established him as a major player in the hip-hop genre.
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