Hold You Down
The Alchemist, Prodigy, Nina Sky, Illagee, Illa Ghee
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When it comes to teks, I'm similar to a menace Like ol'dog sniffin caine couldn't f*ck with the damage That I do to a bastard, keep playin around won't be nobody strong enough to (hold you down!) Yeah, I leave 'em in shock People got sentenced to life they stressed in the box Most of my friends got murdered and damn I feel lost Wish I was there when they popped off to (hold you down!) Nobody but me, I got a whole gang of killers but that's how you gotta think If you want to make it alive all in one piece It takes much more of them things to (hold you down!) Yeah, yo sonny, I'm well connected in the streets We loyal to each other when it comes to that beef we get (down!) Don't worry 'bout a thing dun dun I foreverly (hold you down!) [Chorus] Even when shit gets hard I'm going to make sure that I'm around to (hold you down!) Will never leave yo side till the day I die I'm gonna (hold you down!) Recognize this game can be hard as long as you roll with me we are (down!) Here by yo side to (hold me down baby!) (hold you down!) Yeah, yo when the time is worst Never leave my fam in a jam I'm dyin' first Never (down!) to my last dollar I'm grindin' first Never take the stand on my fam I'm silent first (hold you down!) It's goin' down, feel me alchemist in the flesh And I love this profession but I'll throw it all away in a second cause I'm (down!) For the cause when my life is threatened Take this and maybe that will (hold you down!) Now you know how we cooks the pot up You could get up in some things you would not want to so slow (down!) And watch how I mold the sound so when I ain't around the music still (hold you down!) But I'm a keep my eyes open yo I don't even blink Keep my pen movin' down the line I don't even think just write it (down!) On the paper get my vocals in sync Check how it sounds (hold hold hold hold you you you you down!) [Chorus] To all my people I war for, blow the four four for you know I gets (down!) Even if we trapped standin' back to back I'll (hold you down!) No matter if you wrong or right you still right for you I lay a man (down!) I don't care if it's the president, I'll cock my heat and (hold you down!) For all ya'll chickens in the club If you hop in my truck, first thing ya'll gonna go (down!) And when we get to the telly I'ma bend you over and (hold you down!) Aiyyo! mobb, thugs, drops, and trucks We get enough paper to front, you see our guns and duck (down!) Somebody finna get wigged, homie I'll hold yo outfit and (hold you down!) I seriously doubt it, my chain cost quart a mill now imagine what I spent gun shoppin' Get bullets by the thousands and they say that we whylin And I'm far from recluse, we fight on front lines with them fullies in the coupe Before the drama and the shootin', then I take the bullets and die to (hold you down!) [Chorus] (soon you"ll un-der-stand!)
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Written by: Al Kooper, Alan Maman, Albert Johnson, Gregory Jackson, Natalie Albino, Nicole Albino, George Jackson
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14 facts about this song
Creation & Release"Hold You Down" is a single from The Alchemist's first studio album named "1st Infantry." The song was released in 2004.
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Featured ArtistsThe song features prominent artists including Prodigy, Illa Ghee, and Nina Sky.
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Popular HitIt became a hit and is widely considered The Alchemist's signature song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Hold You Down" filmed in black and white, also features the guest artists that contributed to the song.
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Style & GenreThe style of the song falls under the genre of East Coast hip hop and underground hip hop.
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InspirationsThe Alchemist has shared that his inspirations are primarily other hip-hop producers, such as DJ Premier and Dr. Dre.
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Song ProducerThe track was produced by The Alchemist himself, showcasing his talent not only as a rapper but also as a music producer.
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Album SuccessThe album "1st Infantry" on which "Hold You Down" was featured, marked the transition of The Alchemist from a traditional DJ to a music producer.
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Sample UsedThe song samples a part of "Love Theme from The Get Man" by Quincy Jones for its unique beat.
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Chart Performance"Hold You Down" reached number 95 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 59 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, making it the most successful single from the album.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Hold You Down" focus on loyalty, friendship, and the hardships and realities of life in the street.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics. It was praised for its deep lyrics, unique beat, and the performances of the featured artists.
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LegacyOver the years, "Hold You Down" has become an iconic song in underground hip-hop and is often regarded as a classic in The Alchemist's discography.
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RemixesSeveral DJ's and musicians have made remixes of "Hold You Down," showcasing its lasting impact and popularity.
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