Hit Da Pavement
7 Days of Funk
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Niggas hit the pavement When I come through slow In a six-four hanging out the window Niggas hit the pavement When I fall through the club Chuckin' up the dub on you scrubs Niggas hit the pavement DF on the beat If you don't work then you don't eat Niggas hit the pavement Real true statement Grind 'til they pay me Real niggas hit the pavement I'm in a coke white BM, just clocked in at eleven PM Uh, while I'm blowin' my millions Most of y'all niggas probably going to bed The molly red, coming back home with the bread Handle my metal, Hansel & Gretel Cheese, keys, breeze, it's settled This shit hot like a pot Niggas hit the pavement When I come through slow In a six-four hanging out the window Niggas hit the pavement When I fall through the club Chuckin' up the dub on you scrubs Niggas hit the pavement DF on the beat If you don't work then you don't eat Niggas hit the pavement Real true statement Grind 'til they pay me Real niggas hit the pavement Yea! Fuckin' Snoop lovable Yea, I'm searchin' through time and space To find the funk And reconnect the middle ship Yea, and now this is quite some journey Seven days of funk, baby Niggas hit the pavement When I come through slow In a six-four hanging out the window Niggas hit the pavement When I fall through the club Chuckin' up the dub on you scrubs Niggas hit the pavement DF on the beat If you don't work then you don't eat Niggas hit the pavement Real true statement Grind 'til they pay me Real niggas hit the pavement Droppin C's for the G's Hopin' my peas, battin' my eyes while crossin' my T's Me and Dane spittin' game, doin' shows overseas Forty years old, have no fuckin' enemies Check checker bo readear letter mo wetter If you knew better then you'd probably do better Act like you know Know not, better know better 'Cause niggas hit the pavement When I come through slow In a six-four hanging out the window Niggas hit the pavement When I fall through the club Chuckin' up the dub on you scrubs Niggas hit the pavement DF on the beat If you don't work then you don't eat Niggas hit the pavement Real true statement Grind 'til they pay me Real niggas hit the pavement I live with a maid I won't be happy 'til my whole team paid From my mama to my daddy, to my kids, to my wife And all my kinfolks in the afterlife I'm chillin' on the moon like man tonight Big Snoop Dogg got 'em actin like Money is the key to end all your wrongs Mo money, mo hoes Niggas hit the pavement When I come through slow In a six-four hanging out the window Niggas hit the pavement When I fall through the club Chuckin' up the dub on you scrubs Niggas hit the pavement DF on the beat If you don't work then you don't eat Niggas hit the pavement Real true statement Grind 'til they pay me Real niggas hit the pavement
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Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, DAMON RIDDICK
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"Hit Da Pavement" is the first track of the debut album, "7 Days of Funk," by artist 7 Days of Funk. The album was released on December 10, 2013, under the record label Stones Throw Records.
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ArtistsThe band '7 Days of Funk' is a collaboration between rapper and vocalist Snoop Dogg and modern-funk musician Dam-Funk. In this project, Snoop Dogg uses the pseudonym Snoopzilla, as a tribute to the influential funk musician Bootsy Collins who was often known as Bootzilla.
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GenreThe song "Hit Da Pavement" is a fusion of funk, rhythm and blues, and West Coast G-Funk. It showcases the smooth vocals of Snoop Dogg, wrapped in Dam-Funk's slick, synthesizer-infused beats.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Hit Da Pavement" was released in December 2013. Directed by Henry DeMaio, the video features a day in the life of Snoop and Dam-Funk driving around Los Angeles in a flashy convertible.
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Reception"Hit Da Pavement" and the entire album received positive reviews from music critics. It was praised for its fresh take on the classic funk sound, and Snoop's ability to blend smoothly into this new genre was noted.
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InspirationBoth artists have expressed their love for funk music, which guided this project. The fun, laid-back vibe of "Hit Da Pavement" reflects their shared interests in classic 1970s and 1980s funk, highlighting the influence of artists such as George Clinton, Parliament-Funkadelic, and The Gap Band.
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Recording ProcessThe album, including "Hit Da Pavement," was mainly recorded in 2013 at Los Angeles's Record Plant. Dam-Funk noted that most songs, including "Hit Da Pavement," were recorded in just a few takes to maintain the live, spontaneous feel of the music.
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Performances"Hit Da Pavement" was included in 7 Days of Funk's setlist in their few joint performances, which were as funky and energetic as the studio recordings.
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Importance"Hit Da Pavement" is significant as it marks Snoop Dogg's experimentation with funk music, and his collaboration with Dam-Funk is seen as giving new life to the G-Funk era.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Hit Da Pavement" address the hustle and bustle of life in the streets, with an upbeat tone and a message of resilience and perseverance, characteristic of Snoop Dogg's lyrical style.
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Album ArtThe album's cover art, which also represents "Hit Da Pavement", is a cartoon illustration of Snoop Dogg and Dam-Funk, reinforcing the retro-futuristic vibe of the music within. It was designed by artist Lawrence Hubbard.
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