1nce Again
A Tribe Called Quest, Tammy Lucas
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You on point Phife? Once Again Tip You on point Phife? Once Again Tip You on point Phife? Once Again Tip Word Watch me bust they shit OK Oh, you did it to me once again my friend I swear you do it to me everytime Cause you stay crazy on my mind Yo you got it goin on (say word), on and on and on On and on and on This is the year that I come in and just devastate My style is great ask your peoples can I dominate? My rhymes are harder than last night's erection Don't play me close, I'll have this mic up in your rear section My shit is lovely simply meaning that my joint is tight Amping up the mic making sure production's tight Sometimes I might catch a severe case of writer's block But by the end of the day you'll be on my jock My name's Malik my hobby's putting MC's to the test And if you front I'll put my foot up in your freaking chest Freestyle fanatic, and never will it ever stop You crew is loose, you might just want to call the cops Aye, yo I gotta put some action on paper Make sure my verse jump up and spread out like the raper The only tip I got for a waiter Is watch the doorknob hit me where the dirty dog shoulda' bit me That was my train of thought, but for so long I fought Now I'm at a level supreme to the devil So turn up the bass and lay low on the treble We be the real MC's and you dead, bring a shovel Revitalize, the vital Tribe nigga, WHAT? The ladies sweat the style like the squirrel sweat the nuts You know a fellas good for the moola Don't smoke no woolas, read the name call me Slick Tip the Ruler Oh, you did it to me once again my friend I swear you do it to me everytime Cause you stay crazy on my mind Yo you got it goin on, on and on and on On and on and on Yo I've been treading on this globe man for twenty-five joints Sometimes Shaitan got me by the pressure points But I can break a fella down like sex You eat Wheat Chex but still light in the ass and can't flex If one nigga front I'mma make more pay Cause tonight, we gettin off like O.J And yo I got a Dawg that bites, f*ck the barking Yo I got a crew with the beats and the smarts and I fought my shit up on Linden in the one-nine-two Forever writing never biting ain't shit else to do Hoping to battle, but most MC's ain't ready yet But if they utter one word then it's as good as set You have MC's dropping bombs that's incredible Some of the brothers, their styles are just despicable As for me see I just do how I love to do Try to deny me of my props then I'll be seeing you Most of you suckers wanna be down for the tag along The freaking fame, someone tell em that this shit ain't games You gots to do this from your heart meaning your inner soul And if it's real only then will you be on a roll I try to stay on top my game there ain't no time to lose Four albums deep as a Quester but still we payin' dues So hear me out one time, you gots to be yourself Cause if you ain't yourself you end up by your freaking self I'm coming rugged with the Linden Boule type of slang And yo, we'll see who can hang yo You on point Tip? Yo once Again Phife You on point Tip? Yo once Again Phife You on point Tip? Yo once again Phife Ayo that kid is marvelous Oh, you did it to me once again my friend I swear you do it to me everytime Cause you stay crazy on my mind Yo you got it goin on, on and on and on On and on and on
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Written by: ALI SHAHEED JONES-MUHAMMAD, JAMES DEWITT YANCEY, KAMAAL IBN JOHN FAREED, MALIK IZAAK TAYLOR, STEPHEN W. SWALLOW
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, MAYFLOWER MUSIC CORPORATION
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"1nce Again" is a song by the American hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest, and it was released as the lead single from their fourth album "Beats, Rhymes and Life."
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CollaborationThe song features vocals from Tammy Lucas during the chorus. Lucas is known for her work with hip-hop artist Pharrell Williams and his band N.E.R.D.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release in 1996, "1nce Again" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart.
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Technical ExcellenceThe song brilliantly showcases the production skills of Jay Dee (J Dilla). It uses a sample of The Spinners' "I'll Be Around" among many others.
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Grammy Nomination"1nce Again" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 1997.
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BackgroundThis was the group's first single after their three-year hiatus. The song articulates feelings of disenchantment and disappointment coupled with a continued commitment to hip-hop.
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Music VideoThe music video for "1nce Again" features a scenario involving a child witnessing domestic violence.
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Critical AcclaimIt has been closely analyzed for its complex rhythms, layered samples, and insightful lyrics.
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TributeThe song title was used as the name for a tribute EP to A Tribe Called Quest by the Brazilian musician Amon Tobin in 2011.
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LegacyToday, "1nce Again" continues to be celebrated for its creative use of sampling and rap lyrics.
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