Survival of the Fittest
Mobb Deep, Sick of It All
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And here we go again why'all callin in reinforcements The Mobb come through, stop up the shit P'll come through and shot up your vest Shoot at your head, not-a-leg eh? Nigga I will kill your bitch Then f*ck her and make you watch We do thangs, like raid spots Probably catch you on the Hummer, just give you my glock (Here) Or most likely in the club, we gon' give you them knots This is what gangsters dance to, or turn to a thug party Once we step foot in the bitch, it's on again Outside we got them boxy trucks Hoes want to jump, cause of that Benz emblem The hoe say she want to ride in the shit with the horse logo I got her out of her panties and boom boom And I done left bitches out in the boonies Frontin on that pussy, leave bodies wherever Niggaz tryin to kill me? Yo, we livin this 'til the day that we die Survival of the fit - nigga we still alive We livin this 'til the day that we die Survival of the fittest nigga, and we still alive We livin this 'til the day that we die Survival of the fit - nigga we still alive We livin this 'til the day that we die Survival of the fit only the strong.. No doubt, my niggaz hold me down whenever in beef Talkin all that bullshit but it's the hammer that roast If your shit ain't clappin off then you sure to lose Aiyyo the streets don't give a f*ck about you For you ain't bendin the rules Come around lookin icey then you runnin the jewels Nigga you ain't gotta like me, homey get your food ate The whole plate, rip a fella ear to ear I'm talkin his whole face And scream my name, cause it hold weight You cowards are jealous Glass slipper wearin niggaz we call 'em Cinderellas Gonna be a slug shower and there ain't a umbrella that can help you protect that ass from gettin wet I can see it in your eyes, your bitch ass is pet Home team I'ma promise and you cowards ain't a threat Introduce a fella to death, in the form of chrome Nigga, now you in the danger zone Aiyyo thug life we still livin it
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Written by: KEJUAN WALIEK MUCHITA, ALBERT JOHNSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Survival of the Fittest" is a song by the American hip hop duo Mobb Deep from their second studio album, "The Infamous".
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release in 1995, the song reached number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, and number 10 on the Hot Rap Singles chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Survival of the Fittest" was directed by Hype Williams and features the duo performing the song in various locations in Queens, New York.
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LyricsThe lyrics to "Survival of the Fittest" reflect Mobb Deep's experiences of growing up in the tough neighborhood of Queensbridge Houses, with themes of violence, poverty, and the struggle for survival.
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Sample UsageThe song is notable for its sample of a song called "Skylark" by the Barry Harris Trio and Al Cohn.
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Pop Culture Reference"Survival of the Fittest" has appeared in multiple media, including the soundtracks of video games like "Grand Theft Auto IV" and for the TV series "Luke Cage".
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Re-releaseIn 2015, in honor of the song's 20th anniversary, Mobb Deep released a remix of "Survival of the Fittest" via a partnership with ESPN.
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Critical AcclaimWidely acknowledged as a hip hop classic, "Survival of the Fittest" has been praised for its dark, gritty realism and the duo's stoic delivery.
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LegacyThe song's title has become a common phrase in hip-hop, often used metaphorically to signify hardship and the struggle to succeed against odds.
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Key MembersThe song features Prodigy and Havoc, the two members of Mobb Deep. Prodigy is the lead vocalist on the track.
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