Really Doe
Ice Cube
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To G or not to G, is the question And like Smith told Wesson I'm shady with the .380 old school diploma I'll leave that ass in a coma, so If you got a herringbone, Welcome to the Terrordome Two-eleven, sorry Reverend Oh my god, gettin robbed Reach for the smog, "Atomic Dog" Hard to swallow, janky as Rollo Count to ten, and don't try to follow Cause just like Waco, I can take fo' ATF, to they death Bust a left on Western, go and get a room Don't want to be a felon like Stacey Koon Get the right bitch, hit the light switch, here we go Tap that ass like this really doe "You got to believe, somethin" West Side Lynch Mob "I got to believe in me" Cause I'm a motherfuckin G Cause I'm a mother-fuckin Thirty in a holdin tank, catch the vapors Make me a pillow out of toilet paper Concrete bench kickin' off the hemorrhoids; Eses deep, don't f*ck with dem boys Phone check, collect call from the baller Her mama said please don't call her Do-Wah-Diddy, far from New Jack City Seen one of my peers, "What the f*ck you doin in here?" He said, "One-eighty-seven on the enemy And they treat me like I just shot a Kennedy!" Deputy bitch thinks she's the Queen Bee Ink on my thumb, index, and pinky "Sir, what set you from?" Play dumb "General popu-la-tion" Mama put your house up, and I can bounce up Out this motherfucker, that's why I love ya Out like a boss, with a half-pint of sauce Got the shit sewed up like Betsy Ross What a friend know? Buy some indo Never f*ck with a silly ho really doe "You got to believe, somethin" West Side Lynch Mob "I got to believe in me" Cause I'm a motherfuckin G Cause I'm a mother-fuckin Knock you out like NyQuil, I'll kill you quick You sucker-for-love-ass trick So don't run up, wit ya gun up Cause I got the back breaker, double pump rump shaker Cause we can play hookie in the Aqua Boogie With concrete Nikes, ya gets no stripes Livin unforgiven with the mic on And punks runnin like roaches with the light on And that's all the shit I'm startin Bust a cap (ka-kow-POW) like Jerome on Martin You lookin for a punk with benefits Cause you got a baby, that take many shits And you know I got a grip like a baby on a tit Scopin', hopin', thighs open But I kick back, six-pack, and hit the Phillie slow Hooker ho really doe "You got to believe, somethin" West Side Lynch Mob "I got to believe in me" Cause I'm a motherfuckin G Cause I'm a mother-fuckin "You got to believe, somethin" West Side Lynch Mob "I got to believe in me" Cause I'm a motherfuckin G Cause I'm a mother-fuckin
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Written by: George Clinton Jr., William Bootsy Collins, Larry Goodman, O'Shea Jackson, Gregory Jacobs, Derrick Mcdowell, Walter Morrison Jr., Normanjesse Whitfield
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Ice Cube," whose real name is O'Shea Jackson, is an American rapper, songwriter, and actor who began his career as a member of the legendary hip-hop group N.W.A. He is acknowledged as one of the founding artists of gangsta rap.
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Album Release"Really Doe" is a track from Ice Cube's fourth studio album, "Lethal Injection," which was released in 1993.
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Chart performance"Really Doe" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart in the U.S., marking Ice Cube's first and only No. 1 solo hit on that chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Really Doe" features appearances by several other famous rappers of that era, including Coolio and Yo-Yo.
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Production Facts"Really Doe" was produced by DJ Pooh, who is a longtime collaborator with Ice Cube.
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Song MeaningThe song contains typical gangsta rap themes of the time, with lyrics focusing on street culture, crime, and social issues.
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Censorship ControversyLike much of Ice Cube's work, "Really Doe" was subject to censorship due to its explicit language and themes.
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CertificationDespite the controversy, Ice Cube's "Lethal Injection" album, which includes "Really Doe," was certified gold by the RIAA, indicating it sold over 500,000 copies.
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InnovationIce Cube's "Really Doe" represents the artist's exploration of incorporating elements of funk and soul into his rap song production.
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LegacyAlthough it’s not his most popular song, "Really Doe" is often cited by fans as a showcase of Ice Cube's distinctive style and lyrical skills.
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