The Bitch in Yoo

Common, De La Soul

About The Bitch in Yoo

"The Bitch in Yoo" is a single and diss song released by rapper Common in 1996. The song first appeared on the Relativity Records compilation Relativity Urban Assault and later on Roc Raida's Crossfaderz. It was also performed live alongside De La Soul on their album Live at Tramps, NYC, 1996. The b-side of "The Bitch in Yoo" is "The Real Weight", a solo track by No I. D..


Year:
2004
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(Yeah for your nation... 
For your nation...) 
Verse One: 
A bitch nigga wit an attitude named Cube 
Step to Com wit a feud 
Now what the f*ck I look like dissing a whole coast 
You ain't made shit dope since AmeriKKKa's Most 
Wanted to cease from the Midwest to the East 
On the dick of the East for your 1st release 
Your lease is up at the crib house niggaz get evicted 
And videos wit white boys talking you get Wicked 
Natural Born Killa, nigga you natural born God 
Look, read listen, got the nerve to say you rob 
Hyprocrite, I'm filling out your Death Certificate 
Slanging bean pies and St Ide's in the same sentence 
Shoulda repented, on the 16th of October 
Get some beats besides George Clinton to rock over 
Rap career is over, better off acting 
What trouble I see, you're managing WC and Wack 10 
You backed in to a four corner hustla 
Lying on your dick, said you was fuckin her 
Use Higher Learning, don't take my words out of text 
Went from gangsta to Islam to the dick of Das EFX 
It'll take the Nation of Millions to Hold Me Back 
From giving you mouth shots or hit wit the pipe Ralph got 
When sucker ain't around, it's your Friday, it was good 
I wasn't salty, she was wit the Boyz N the Hood 
Chorus: 
I see the bitch in you when you don't speak your mind 
The bitch in you, looking me in my eyes lyin 
I see the bitch in you, simply hard, you find 
The bitch in you but yo it's coming out 
Verse Two: 
Up on this rap shit, Cube, I'm calling out 
I break in and smack niggaz that's in the Slaughterhouse 
This ain't no East coast, West coast, none of the above 
I'm from Chi, I went to Cali, niggaz gave me love 
There's a thin line between the fake and the real 
Grafted ass nigga, I see through your Glass Shield 
Had skills once upon a time on this project, yo 
I'm a have ta wreck a Ho'shea 
I heard a ho say you her favorite rapper 
(So what) so I had to slap her, ugn 
And violate you, a Muslim drinking brew 
Your nigga ain't no Mack 10, he's a 22 
I seen you, you ain't say shit to ATL 
Cube, I like that diamond charm, I might cuff it, then sell 
It out, like you sold Kam and Threat 
A year ago, you wasn't talking shit about the West 
Guess you knew you're shit was done plus the one got you cable 
Hoo Bangin, you ain't banging shit but the table 
And the Circle Madd, ain't got no choice but to fight 
Ain't none of y'all muthafukas got a chance on the mic 
Anytime you come out, yo, I'm a talk about you 
Until you let that bitch in you, walk up out you 
Any last words before I hit the switch 
From the immortal words of one, a bitch is a bitch 
Chorus 

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De La Soul

De La Soul is an American hip hop trio formed in 1987 on Long Island, New York. The band is best known for their eclectic sampling, quirky lyrics, and their contributions to the evolution of the jazz rap and alternative hip hop subgenres. The members are Kelvin Mercer, David Jude Jolicoeur and Vincent Mason, known under a variety of nicknames. The three formed the group in high school and caught the attention of producer Prince Paul with a demo tape of the song "Plug Tunin'". more »

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Written by: LONNIE RASHID LYNN, PETER O. PHILLIPS

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10 facts about this song

Artistic Confrontation
"The Bitch in Yoo" by Common is a diss track targeted at Ice Cube and Westside Connection as a response to their track "Westside Slaughterhouse."
Production
The song "The Bitch in Yoo" was produced by the late J Dilla, a highly influential hip hop producer known for his innovative techniques and unique sound.
Non-Album Release
Interestingly, "The Bitch in Yoo" did not appear on any of Common's studio albums. Instead, it was released as a single on the "Reminisce" single by Pete Rock & CL Smooth.
Impacting a Movement
This track by Common is said to have played a crucial role in the redefinition of hip hop during the mid-1990s, a period often referred to as the "East Coast Renaissance."
Lyricism
Common's lyrics in "The Bitch in Yoo" were acclaimed for their sophisticated wordplay and sharp critiques of Ice Cube's gangsta rap identity.
Perception
After its release, the song added to the reputation of Common as not only a thoughtful lyricist but also a capable battle rapper.
De La Soul Association
While De La Soul did not contribute to "The Bitch in Yoo," they and Common are connected through their affiliations with the Native Tongues collective, a group of hip-hop artists known for their positive-minded, Afrocentric lyrics.
Soundtrack Appearance
Even though it was not part of any album, "The Bitch in Yoo" found its way onto the soundtrack for the film "Beavis and Butt-Head Do America."
End of Beef
The beef between Common and Ice Cube ended when Minister Louis Farrakhan of the Nation of Islam called a private meeting between the two rappers.
Legacy
Despite being a diss track, "The Bitch in Yoo" is considered an example of conscious rap because of its clear message and the social commentary present throughout the song.

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