Keep It Real
Miilkbone
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I ain't about to sit back and talk about gats and Glocks And busting caps on blocks, cracking on practice cops You couldn't handle when I'm deep like a diver The kooky corner conniver keeps my streets liver I play the DL and watch the outskirts I write an I'll verse and never shout words that make makes my mouth hurt I go to' place and rap to groovy breaks Popping in the fuji tape and watch all the moves we make We're getting open until we're choking I feel over in the goodie goodie, the woodies are swinging while he's Smoking I generate the girls, good night, I spread the hood life My lyrics and my style don't match what I look like You know not to pass judgement, my ass ain't budging I kill a fast dozen of your family and do your last cousin Straight from Jersey doing just what I feel Steal a meal, I'm the druggie that deal but keep it real We were beginners in the hood and my mentality Is keeping it real, packing steel, getting high (keep it real) We were beginners in the hood and my mentality Is keeping it real, packing steel, getting high (keep it real) My lifestyle's fast lane without speed bumps or rolling tree stumps Given free blunts, I only had to smoke weed once To rap while I puff that and chill as I bust back To battle miilk I love rap to beat me I don't puff crack See I'm the dopest that you don't wanna smoke with Been rhyming since the days of puffing joints out the roach clips I wake up every morning and I always wonder why Peeps are ODed treat my streets like a slumber This ain't a vacation spot so go claim your Glock So many names with spray cans we can paint the blocks I dream tough, I never chill with no creeper with no cream puff Hang the sporty kid at bottom of my saggy jeans cuffed I keep the power to speak, I ain't a flower for freaks My dirt's deep, I even go without a shower for weeks So back up off it, you fags had to forfeit I wet so many heads they call my crew Farrah Fawcett Sprinkle over here there whenever I feel I'm no beginner or winner but my deal will keep it real We were beginners in the hood and my mentality Is keeping it real, packing steel, getting high (keep it real) We were beginners in the hood and my mentality Is keeping it real, packing steel, getting high (keep it real) We were beginners in the hood and my mentality Is keeping it real, packing steel, getting high (keep it real) We were beginners in the hood and my mentality Is keeping it real, packing steel, getting high (keep it real) It's no illusion, I'm grooving, the L got my brain moving The pain soothing and my crew got the same movement The boom's like the moon on the run from the Sun Stay spark in the dark daily where we come from I'm cool with the careless kids who rock crusty fronts They got rusty lungs from smoking dusty blunts They puff like pros so call em ashtray mouths Cause there was a halfway house and this is my last day out So I'mma catch wreck, knock off your headset Bullet holes in five-o will make the the funny feds sweat I'm from' AKA The Violent Village Dirty Delaney is where I be illin My tiny town is thumbs down Finger tips are splitting blunts Competition walks away, fixin' fronts I bully break beats and dominate my I'll fate Lampin' on the milk crate until late it feels great We were beginners in the hood and my mentality Is keeping it real, packing steel, getting high (keep it real) We were beginners in the hood and my mentality Is keeping it real, packing steel, getting high (keep it real) We were beginners in the hood and my mentality Is keeping it real, packing steel, getting high (keep it real) We were beginners in the hood and my mentality Is keeping it real, packing steel, getting high (keep it real)
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Written by: SIMON HOWDEN, CALVIN SCOTT, JARROD FARIA, TIOPIRA MCDOWELL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Keep it Real" by Miilkbone is a track that falls under the genre of East Coast rap, blending elements of old school hip hop, soul, and R&B.
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Chart FactThe song is one of the most prevalent out of Miilkbone’s discography and even made it to 3rd place on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart.
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Album FactThe song "Keep it Real" appears on Miilkbone's debut album ‘Da’ Miilkrate', which was released in 1995.
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Sample Fact"Keep It Real" has been sampled in numerous songs by various artists, including Jay-Z’s "Rap Game/Crack Game" and Big L’s "M.V.P."
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Record Label FactThe song was released under Capitol Records, the label that signed Miilkbone in the early stages of his career.
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Lyrics FactThe lyrics of "Keep It Real" are known for their honesty and depth, featuring messages about the tough realities of street life and the rap game.
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Instrumental FactThe instrumental of "Keep It Real" uses a sped-up sample from "Help Somebody" by Earth, Wind & Fire.
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Legacy FactDespite being released over two decades ago, "Keep It Real" remains a classic in the hip-hop community and is often cited for its authentic portrayal of life in the streets.
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Music Video FactThe music video for "Keep It Real" features a gritty, street-level view of life in New Jersey, reflecting the raw and honest lyrics of the song.
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Impact FactThe song proved to be influential in the East Coast rap scene and marked Miilkbone as a notable name in hip-hop during the mid-90s.
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