Get Up
The Lost Boyz
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[Mr. Cheeks] I see a whole team of chicks tryin to sit wit us drinkin Dom, smokin charm, want to get wit us Got my, V.I.P. section game locked down goin bad for J-Bad he just came in town we lovin Tai on the floor, smokin lai wit tips Ladies in the amazin, 'cause we in the mix all the peeps from my hood, wearin timbs and jeans Lost Boyz represent from South Jamaica Queens I'm wit my mens spendin ends orderin liquors and beers ain't nuttin new to this we've been doin this for years I got my drink on kid, and my cash is right shorty aight think I'm not gettin ass tonite? and wit Malik and Melquan, my man Hassan yo shorty what you wearin is turnin me on takin me, makin me want to bounce wit you It's alright, we got all night to smoke an ounce or two [Chorus] Get Up and clap yo hands come on and clap yo hands [Mr. Cheeks] A few hours in the jam and a fighter jeans saggin, timberland tied up see my old crew from the mystery big Phil from Queensville still gettin cheese all my peeps from the van gettin nice my man L.B. style run the while represent my fam makin moves makin ho's puffin buddha sacks reresentin Lost Boyz stayibn true to dat I must bring it to the funk 'cause the funk is it seein shortie on the floor tryin to show the skirt I want to, run up on her and... push up on her and.. kick some Willie Bobo and let her know that I want her and hit the door, let the Ac hit the streets(streets) get our beats(beats), gets in between the sheets hit the door, for the fam back in my Ac, I'm outta town Chorus Its mad cars up in front the piece shorties bouncin(bounce bounce) niggas on the corner, 40 ouncin puffin lai, kickin it to shorties passin by see some be actin ill and some be actin fly But inside it's the L.B. slide music pumpin smokin skunk gettin funkdafied while Ro, Pretty Lou, J-Bowl n Bo we just a fiend in effect nigga pop the Mo backed up by Jeff Star ladies takin flicks Spigg Nice got the flyin wit Jamaican chicks it ain't no real ill shit, when L.B.'s in town (Get up, Get Up, Get Up) you know how we get down
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Written by: HOWARD REDMON, HOWARD JR. REDMON, VERNON D. BURCH
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Get Up" is a song by the American hip-hop group, The Lost Boyz. It was released in the late 1990s as a part of their second studio album, "Love, Peace & Nappiness".
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Chart PerformanceThe song, although not as successful as their previous singles like "Jeeps, Lex Coups, Bimaz & Benz" and "Renee", still managed to make its mark on the Billboard charts, charting for several weeks.
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Lyrics ThemeLyrically, "Get Up" has been described as a motivational anthem, encouraging listeners to rise above adversities and never give up on their dreams.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features the Lost Boyz and people from their community in various scenes around their neighborhood, reflecting life in urban America.
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ProductionUnlike many hip hop songs of its era, "Get Up" is notable for its lack of sampling and its original instrumentation.
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Nostalgic AppealDespite its mixed commercial performance, "Get Up" has maintained a significant nostalgic appeal among fans of 1990s hip-hop.
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Lost Boyz GroupThe Lost Boyz were a prominent East Coast hip-hop group in the mid to late 90s, known for their distinct style, blending melodic elements with often gritty, street smart lyrics.
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Album PerformanceThe album "Love, Peace & Nappiness", which contained the song, was certified Gold and peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200, indicating its successful reception.
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Tragic CircumstancesUnfortunately, the success of the group's second album and the song "Get Up" was overshadowed by the tragic shooting of group member Freaky Tah in 1999, just a year after the album's release.
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InfluenceDespite their short span, Lost Boyz, with their songs like "Get Up", made a lasting impact on hip-hop, influencing many future artists with their unique fusion of party anthems and socially conscious tracks.
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