Down and Out
Cam'ron, Kanye West
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Uh Killa, baby Kanye this that 1970s heroin flow huh Yeah let's speed it up (ya'll hear people talking bout who high who not) Uh I'm back in (man they don't know we fixing to kill the game this year) (Killa, ye, come on) Uh uh aiyyo street mergers I legislated The nerve I never hated on murders premeditated Absurd I hesitated observe cock and spray Hit you from a block away Drinking Saki on a Suzuki we in Osaka Bay Playing soccer stupid stay in a sucker's place Pluck ya ace take ya girl f*ck her face She dealing with Killa so you love her taste She swallowing Killa cause she love the taste I got brought up with crooking Kitchen orders that I'm cooking But got caught up with the chicks who woulda thought I was from Brooklyn It gets boring just looking I feel like Bill Cosby pouring in the pudding Now the dashboard is wooden from a hard tangled grammar Interior inferior star-spangled banner Car game bananas, Ma man and Tana Guns everywhere like the car came with hammers, he's back They trying to say he (down, down) I hear niggas saying he (down and out) But our flow's the truest (oh) The game's in a nuisance (no no) Our girls is the models (oh) They coochies the juiciest (ooh) Yeah they say he (down, down) Yeah they say he (down not out) 'Cause I'm back on my grind (oh) Money back on my mind (no no) Ye and Killa Cam (oh) The world is mine (ooh) I treat bitches straight up like Simon says Open vagina put ya legs behind ya head Cop me air 1s hon lime and red You got pets me too mines are dead Doggy fox minks gators that's necessary Accessories my closet's pet cemetery I get approached by animal activists I live in a zoo I run scandals with savages All my niggas get together to gather loot Bodyguard for what dog I'd rather shoot I go to war old tims battered boots Hand grenade goggles and a parachute Ya'll don't even know the name of my fleet It was touch me, tease me when case was the shit You don't know 'bout the cases I get Court case, briefcase, suitcase, cases of Cris, ow Yo aiyyo you dealing with some sure shit My bitches pure thick Play razor tag slice ya face you're it It's I who come by drive through Gator told Maury three quarters sky blue Look at Miami eyes blue five two I approached her "hi boo, how you?" Tony skin Louis oh you fly too You a stewardess good ma I fly too Now a nigga got baking to bake Harlem shake naw I'm in Harlem shaking away Shaking to bake, shaking the Jakes Kill you shoot the funeral up and Harlem Shake at your wake Kiss ya picture though you still taped in a lake I'm laughing you couldn't wait to escape For anyone who owed the dough I had to load the four I hoped a nigga heard when I said I told you so Uh Killa Mine, Killa you already know Harlem Whole Midwest, Detroit, Nap town, St. Louis Chicago of course, Westside holla at me Southside wild hundreds You know what it is Ohio Columbus holla at ya boy You know what else I do Dayton, Youngstown, Cleveland, Cincinnati
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Written by: FREDDY BRIGGS, CAMERON GILES, BRIAN MILLER, KANYE WEST, Fred Briggs
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10 facts about this song
Song Classification"Down and Out" is a track from Cam'ron's fourth studio album, titled "Purple Haze."
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CollaborationThe song features guest appearances from rapper Kanye West and singer Syleena Johnson, contributing to its distinct sound.
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Producer ProfileKanye West also produced the song, showcasing his production talents alongside his vocal contribution.
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Release Details"Down and Out" was released on December 7, 2004, alongside the rest of the "Purple Haze" album.
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Musical StyleThe song exemplifies the raw East Coast rap style, good for gritty bars and hard-hitting punchlines, combined with the soulful touch of Kanye West's production.
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Popular ReceptionThe song was well-received, quickly becoming a fan-favorite not only on the album but within Cam'ron's discography as a whole.
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Sample Details"Down and Out" features a sample of "Strung Out," a song by William Bell and Mavis Staples. It's a prime example of West's sample-heavy production style.
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Awards & AccoladesAlthough it didn't win any awards, "Down and Out" helped solidify Cam'ron's status in the rap game and contributed to the overall success of the "Purple Haze" album.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Bernard Gourley, portrays scenes from Cam'ron's life and success, richly intertwined with bright colors and pop-art style graphics.
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Pop Culture ImpactOver time, the song has found its place in various pop culture contexts, being played in movies, or during NBA games, showcasing its lasting impact.
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