Hit 'Em

Coolio

About Hit 'Em

"Hit 'Em High (The Monstars' Anthem)" is a single performed by B-Real, Busta Rhymes, Coolio, LL Cool J, and Method Man from the Space Jam Soundtrack. Though the movie received mixed reviews, the soundtrack was popular. It failed to reach the Billboard Hot 100, but was successful in the United Kingdom. The video, directed by Hype Williams, is in black and white and features scenes from the movie, mostly the Monstars. The rappers wore the Monstars' jerseys from the movie while rapping on a basketball court.  


Year:
1997
4:21
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It has (It has)  come to my understanding that (that) 
There are those (those) who question my skillz (my skillz) 
And abilities (and abilities) 
Since it is thus (it is thus) 

I must (I must) 
Release (release) 
Myself (myself) 
For with thou be reprimanded (reprimanded) 
Hit 'Em! 

Hocus  focus on the mighty mic loco 
Me and the Forty dump yo ass like a pogo 
You better kick it cause I been workin' on my mojo 
Make your crew disappear like Dorothy and Toto 

Your trippin' on me because your girl want my photo 
Nigga, you better chill before I send my homie home with your hoe 
Fools get ca-reemed when they steps into my dojo 
It's the ghetto witch doctor sprinklin' herbs on the voco' 

I deliver hits like my name was FujiMoto 
Platinum and gold all the way to Acalpuco 
To all rappers international, domestic, and loc-al 
Step to the fo or get your ass rolled up like a Rollo 

Your points need bifocals 
You better try to see like Total 
My name ain't Ralph Lauren but I'll play your ass like polo 
I kick a solo 

From here to Sojo 
You ain't no man eater, nigga, so your hoe style is no go 

[Chorus] 
Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em (Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha) 
Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em (Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha) 
Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em (Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha) 
Rrrr, stick 'em. Hit 'em! (Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha) 
Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em (Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha) 
Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em (Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha) 
Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em (Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha) 
Rrrr, stick 'em. Hit 'em! Hit 'em! (Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha) 
Get that nigga, get that nigga! (Ha-ha) 

I'm stickin niggaz like Mexican's in penitentaries 
The niggaz is flinchin, see everytime the homies mention me 
Grew up off Avalon and Century 
With a hundred ways of illegal en-ta-ry 

Can't injure me 
My momma fucked the Unibomber that's why I'm blowin shit to smithareens 
I'm like (Wu-Wu-Wu-Wu! Wee!) 
The nigga flying guillotine (Ha-ha!) 

The illest things I bring that not even DeVante could swing 
Before a nigga serve me, his seventy-six is a winter green 
F*ck your team (nigga) 
Crowbar eatin niggaz up like Edy, I mean (I mean) 

It's time we started servin niggaz like they was dope fiends (Right) 
I smoke all label rosters when I rock like the thing 
in the bucket doin ninety-five like Rodney King 
Extreme antimostity, your ultimate adversary 

I'm like white blood cells fightin' H.I.V. inside a capillary (Bitch) 
I'll beat that ass blindfolded like a pinata, scary, 
my prom night I was fuckin Carrie, 
had her screamin "Bloody Mary!" 

[Chorus] 
Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em! (Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha) 
Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em! (Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ah) 
Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em! (Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha) 
Rrrr, stick 'em! Hit 'em! (Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Hit 'em!) 
Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em! (Ha-ha, Ha-ha) 
Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em! (Wha?) 
Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em! (Break that nigga off) 
Rrrr, stick 'em. Hit 'em! Hit 'em! (What's that, Cool?) 
Cool, break this nigga off! 

Alright, wait, wait, wait 
It ain't ova 
I burn like a nova 
It's the ?all see Mona? 

Like mother fuckin Yoda 
I rock like baking soda 
From Compton to Dakota 
And when I drop I'm gonna crush all these busta's like a boulda 

So grab your hoe (hoe), and see if you can hold hu (hold her) 
I put bitches and pets on a fantastic voyage on a ship like Noah 
I told ya 
I'm a soldier 

Wake that ass up like Folger's 
Give the people what they want a little bit more-a 
You don't know the score 
What the hell you comin here for? 

Whip that ass like grandpa used to do when he was sore 
It's the hardcore 
Take your whole hood to war 
It's time for all the bitch ass niggaz to hit the door 

Go home and get your pen and brush up on your metaphors 
It's the forty muskateer, cuttin that ass up with swords 
You be the prey, I'll be the predator 
Bring the feather to that ass so niggaz call me Thor 

[Chorus] 
Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em (Ha-ha, Ha-ha) 
Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em (Ha-ha, Ha-ha) 
Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em (Ha-ha, Ha-ha) 
Rrrr, stick 'em. Hit 'em! (Ha-ha, Ha-ha) 
Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em (Ha-ha, Ha-ha) 
Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em (Ha-ha, Ha-ha) 
Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em 
Rrrr, stick 'em. Hit 'em! Hit 'em!

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Coolio

Artis Leon Ivey Jr. (born August 1, 1963), better known by the stage name Coolio, is an American Grammy Award-winning musician, rapper, actor, and record producer. He is best known for the song "Gangsta's Paradise", and the theme song for Kenan & Kel, a Nickelodeon show from 1996 to 2000. more »

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Written by: ARTIS L., JR. IVEY, JAMES CARTER, MARK JUSTIN, MARK MORALES, DARREN ROBINSON, DAMON WIMBLEY, SHERWIN CHARLES

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Hit 'Em" by Coolio was released in 1996 as part of the soundtrack "The Substitute" for the movie of the same name.
Album Appearances
Though popular, "Hit 'Em" did not feature on any of Coolio's studio albums.
Music Genre
The song signifies Coolio's signature style of West Coast hip hop, mixed with a tinge of G-funk, a genre popular in the mid-90s.
Song Theme
"Hit 'Em" is a typically aggressive rap track where Coolio's lyrics dig into the socio-political issues of his time in line with gangsta rap's narrative tradition.
Collaborations
The song was produced by Bryan "Wino" Dobbs and DJ Romeo, regular collaborators with Coolio.
Chart Performance
As a soundtrack song and not an official single, "Hit 'Em" did not chart on the Billboard 100 or any other major charts.
Additional Appearances
Besides "The Substitute" movie soundtrack, "Hit 'Em" also appeared in the game "Madden NFL 2005."
Sample
"Hit 'Em" incorporates a sample of Curtis Mayfield's classic "Freddie's Dead," showcasing Coolio's practice of mixing old soul music with modern hip hop beats.
Coolio's Career
By the time "Hit 'Em" came out, Coolio had already won a Grammy for his hit single "Gangsta's Paradise," cementing his stature in the Hip-Hop scene.
About Coolio
Coolio, born Artis Leon Ivey Jr., was a significant figure in the mid to late '90s Hip-Hop scenario. He's known for his lyrical content that often highlights social issues.

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