Getto Jam
Domino
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-Chorus- Here we go, here we go as the tune starts to bloom With a phat, phat, phat cho-re-eus 1-2-3 if this is O.G. The freaks would ya move ya boo-ty-yys The getto jam is about to slam With some notes from the diggady d-e As I key what's really goin on Would ya reminisce with me-e Saturday morning, just gettin up With a hangover, smellin like a f*ck I really can't remember cause I'm still kinda fady so I close my eyes and thank God that i made it Now I'm gettin flashbacks of some O.J. With a green glass that says Tanqueray Took it to the hand gulped it down with the quickness Now I need a bitch so i can handle my business What do you know, a freak's in my reach threw her on the flo, suckin in her deep She's screamin and she's screamin and she's screamin Gettin horrors, but then I busted a nut, and that was that so kick the chorus -Chorus- My homies are down, chillin in the hood Nuthin my bitches, but thet ain't no good to another man well she might be some good cat But the homies in the hood label her as a hood rat She's scared to love So those with game can f*ck And ooh, she'll pound yo ass real fast, if your quick enough And when your in that thi-ing She'll make that nigga si-ng ?? But you don't hear me doe Ain't nuthin wrong with being a Trojan man, when ya ridin So let's kick the chorus please if ya lyin -Chorus- My homey's clownin in his doped yellow chevy Too O.D.'ed to be dropped Kenwood's kickin out the funky big trunk Clean with the rag on top, yeah Rollin down the store, guess what we saw, some bitches The finest one is on my nuts, she's blowing kisses So I approached the freak of the week And I played it like a game of blackjack And for all that ass that she towed in around Well I offered a backpack And since I'm a mack Well you know how the story goes So all ya hoes and their bros here we go -Chorus- (x3)
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Written by: GILLIAM "DJ BATTLECAT", KEVIN GILLIAM (DJ BATTLECAT), SHAWN IVY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Music Genre"Getto Jam" by Domino is a hip-hop song, specifically West Coast hip hop. It's highly enriched with the sounds of G-funk, a subgenre of hip hop music that emerged from Los Angeles in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song became highly successful, peaking at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It also reached number one on the Hot Rap Singles chart, cementing Domino's place in the hip-hop industry.
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Debut single"Getto Jam" was Domino's debut single from his first self-titled studio album 'Domino,' released in 1993. This hit single largely contributed to the album's substantial commercial success.
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ProducerThe hit single "Getto Jam" was produced by DJ Battlecat, a Los Angeles-based producer known for his significant contribution to the West Coast G-funk sound. His unique production style greatly influenced the song's groove and overall vibe.
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Transfer of culture"Getto Jam" reflects the street-smart tropes and themes of West Coast hip-hop in the early 1990s. The song's lyrics encapsulate the everyday experiences and challenges faced by African-American communities in the ghettos of LA.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Getto Jam" was directed by Lionel C. Martin, a renowned music video and film director. The video, which features Domino rapping in various neighborhood settings, received heavy rotation on MTV and BET, further pushing the song's popularity.
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Samples"Getto Jam" greatly exemplifies DJ Battlecat's sampling prowess. The song includes traces of Marvin Gaye's hit song 'Let's Get it On' as well as 'Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic' by Isaac Hayes, adding to its groovy undertones.
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InfluenceThe success of "Getto Jam" set Domino on a successful path in the hip-hop industry. He became one of the key players in the G-funk era, inspiring a new generation of hip-hop artists.
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Awards and RecognitionsAlthough "Getto Jam" didn't win any notable awards, its commercial success and cultural impact certainly winner in the eyes of hip-hop fans and critics.
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LegacyDespite being released over two decades ago, "Getto Jam" remains a classic in West Coast hip-hop. Its raw lyrics and laid-back, funky beat symbolize a defining period in the evolution of hip-hop music.
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