Who's the Man

House of Pain

About Who's the Man

Who's the Man? is a single by rap group, House of Pain. It was released in 1993 and was featured on the soundtrack of the motion picture, Who's the Man?, in which the group appeared. The song was produced by members DJ Lethal and Everlast and rose to no.97 on the Billboard Hot 100 and 77 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks. It later appeared on the group's sophomore effort Same as It Ever Was. The chorus contains a sample of "Who's the Man? (With the Master Plan)" by The Kay-Gees.  


Year:
2004
4:05
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I used to kick it with the thugs  pushin' drugs in the park 
Makin' every mark that was out after dark 
Stick 'em for their loot  cut em up then I'd dash 
And when I had to shoot  I'd nutted up for the cash 
Ran down the block with my 45 glock 
Capped off a round  everybody hit the ground 
The next thing I heard was a siren 
Couldn't turn around  money grip kept firin' 
Runnin' for the ride  I can't go inside 
I'd rather that I died, I got too much pride 
I guess it's just somethin' that you can't understand 
My gun's in my hand, tell me who's the man? 

[Chorus (x4)] 
Who's the man with the master plan? 
Who's the man? Who's the man? 

I used to sell yayo back in the day-o 
Ran with the gang, had all the homie's slang 
Grams to the quarters, I'm takin' all the orders 
Makin' all the runs, Rakin' in the funds 
I always got my gun, it's the old six-shooter 
King of the neighborhood, crazy white peckerwood 
Now people thinkin' Danny lost his mind 
It must've been from all the wine man and all the hardtimes 
Like chillin' in the park in the dark with the crew 
I'm always gettin' high, I saw my man die 
Now I got the work and the dough, 25 grand and a 5 keys of blow 
I gotta' relocate and start all over 
But watch it blow up like a supernova 
I keep my game in tight and follow the plan 
My gun's in my hand, tell me who's the man? 

[Chorus (x4)] 

I got myself locked down in the pen 
I ain't got a friend, so here I go again 
I gotta' get my props up and earn my respect 
Gotta' shake someone up or throw 'em off the top deck 
My time's runnin' out, I gotta' spill some blood 
If I don't do it quick, shit, my name'll be mud 
So I pick out a hardrock and rush him in his cell 
Beat his ass down and then say that he fell 
And if I gotta' do him, screw him, the convict's dead 
I'll stab him in the chest just to let the rest 
Of the cell block know that I'm nobody's ho 
My shanks in my hand so tell me who's the man? 

[Chorus (x4)]

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House of Pain

House of Pain is an American hip hop group who released three albums in the 1990s before lead rapper Everlast left to pursue his solo career again. The group's name is a reference to the H.G. Wells novel The Island of Dr. Moreau, a reference carried further by the naming of their 2011 tour "He Who Breaks the Law". The group is best known for its 1992 hit single "Jump Around", which reached number 3 in the United States, number 6 in Ireland and number 8 in the United Kingdom. The group broke up in 1996 but reformed in 2010 as House of Pain, after the trio had been members of supergroup La Coka Nostra for several years. more »

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Written by: DENNIS WHITE, KEVIN BELL, KEVIN LASSITER, MICHAEL CHEEK, PETER DUARTE, RAY WRIGHT, RONALD NATHAN BELL

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8 facts about this song

Genre Facts
"Who's the Man" is a hip-hop song performed by the American hip-hop group, House of Pain.
Release and Album Facts
The song was released in the year 1993. - It's the lead single from their second studio album, "Same As It Ever Was," which was released in 1994.
Chart Performance Facts
Despite not reaching the heights of their previous hit, "Jump Around," "Who's the Man" still gained a fair amount of success. - The song reached number 58 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and number 47 in the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video Facts
The music video of "Who's the Man" features the members of the group rapping in various locations. - Ice-T, an influential rapper from the 80s, has made a guest appearance in the music video.
Song Composition Facts
"Who's the Man" is a slight departure from the style of House of Pain’s earlier output. It features an edgier, harder sound that is considered to reflect the group's maturity over the years.
Soundtrack Appearance Facts
This song also appeared on the soundtrack of the 1993 film "Who's the Man?"
Review Facts
Critics often praise "Who's The Man" for its energy, aggressive rhymes, and catchy hook.
Legacy Facts
Despite being over two decades old, "Who's the Man" remains a popular track among House of Pain fans and has garnered millions of streams on digital music platforms.

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