The Streets
WC, Westside Connection
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Yeah Turn the music up a little bit Dah-dah-daaah Uh, yea Lah-dah-daaah A little bit louder, right there Dah-dah-daaah In the name of the streets Click click bu ya! Dub kicked the frame in (uh huh) Nigga let the games begin, as I standin' Tossed the tall can on a campus off the limital Scanners takin' penitentiary chances Sick wit it, off the ric wit it Blue beenie knitted; freshly acquitted Grind-grimey, the big body and the big body Wit lyrics and 'draulics hotter than the Majave Sellin', brubble bellin', career felon Escalade 3-braid beer wearin' F*ck it, I thug for free and thug to eat Niggas call me "Home of Cake" cause I love the cheese Gangstas, hustlas, pimps, if ya follow me Let me see ya put them hands up like a robbery I solemnly swear to stay down and slang the seed I spit in the name of the streets [Chorus] I'm gonna roll (I'm gonna roll) I'm gon' stay fly (I'm gonna stay fly) I'm gonna bust (I'm gonna bust) Hold my hood up high (throw my hood up high) In the name of the streets I'm gonna roll (I'm gonna roll) I'm gon' rich ride (I'm goin' rich ride) I'm gonna ball (I'm gonna ball) Hold my hood up high In the name of the streets This is for them geniuz Da best is my East niazz Both sides street niazz This is for them DJ's coast to coast movin' this Spin-ni-nin them turntables that bomp the Ruvian Smashous, best trap us for cash and dump a blunt at ya's Outta the mix-classes, this is for them riders, ridin' for the mims Ghetto ass niazz on them big shiny rims (uh huh) Thrashin', you're back at ya, bring a debassa' Got dropping on your drastic, another hood classic Dump the "Ghetto Heisman" singing "more cabbage" A street niazz livin' on seek and kill status Unlock the racked Def Jam cock it back Recess is over, I want my spot back Who's the next? I preceded to blow coming at 'em I'm in a mink coat and Spacey gat 'em You're lookin' at 'em [Chorus] I told a woman I don't love her but she wants to go I told another that I want her but she wants to hoe I ain't a hater I'm a player so I fucked 'em both In the name of the streets Dah-dah-daaah Yea Lah-dah-daaah Dub-see Dah-dah-daaah The "Ghetto Heisman" [Nate Dogg] In the name of the streets Swangin' through a hood near you Lah-dah-daaah Dah-dah-daaah In the name of the streets
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Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, WILLIAM CALHOUN, NATHANIEL D HALE, JR., SCOTT STORCH, SCOTT SPENCER STORCH, J. GOODWIN / BERNARD FREEMAN / MARLON, PREMRO VONZELLAIRE SMITH
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundWC, born William L. Calhoun Jr., is an American rapper known for his collaborations with Ice Cube and his involvement in the West Coast hip-hop scene. He is the lead vocalist of the group, Westside Connection.
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Song Origin"The Streets" is quite popular and it was released by WC in the year 2002. The song is from his third studio solo album "Ghetto Heisman."
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Album Chart Performance"Ghetto Heisman” peaked at position #7 on the US Billboard 200 chart making it WC's most successful album to date.
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CollaborationsThe song features famous rapper Snoop Dogg and well-known producer Scott Storch.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Streets" mainly features WC and Snoop Dogg riding around the city, symbolizing the street culture of their neighborhoods.
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of "west coast hip hop" or "gangsta rap," a subgenre of hip hop that emerged in the mid- to late 1980s as a distinctive style associated with the West Coast of the U.S.
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Popular LyricsThe song is best recognized by its chorus: "Y'all know that's my gangsta strut, Y'all know that's my gangsta strut, Now bounce, rock rollerskate, Dip bounce, rock rollerskate."
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Signature StyleWC's performance style is often characterized by a shuffling dance, known as the "C-Walk," which he uses in the music video for "The Streets".
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ThemesThroughout "The Streets," WC explores various themes such as the struggles of life in the ghetto, loyalty among friends, and the realities of life in a gang.
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Acclaim"The Streets" is frequently considered one of WC's best songs, and has received critical acclaim for its catchy beat, lyrical depth, and the performances of WC and Snoop Dogg.
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