Itzsoweezee (Hot)

De La Soul

About Itzsoweezee (Hot)

"Itzsoweezee (HOT)" is a song by De La Soul and the second single to be released from their fourth album, Stakes Is High, which was released in 1996. The song is entirely performed by group member Trugoy the Dove. The video directed by Marcus Turner to "Itzsoweezee" remains one of the group's most famous. The concept is a school lunchroom in which many of the respected MCs in Hip-Hop come to eat which eventually leads to a food fight. Students eating at the tables include Prince Paul, members of The Roots, Jungle Brothers, A Tribe Called Quest, Lords of the Underground, Pete Rock, Guru, Kid Capri and many more. The b-side to the single was a remix of "Stakes Is High" featuring Mos Def and Truth Enola. 


Year:
2004
2:15
232 
#1

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Great all-dedication
Mos Def affiliation
Adequate representation
This is the phat presentation
De La dedication
Common Sense collaborations
Peace to all of you Haitians
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If money makes a man strange we gots to rearrange
So what makes the world go round
If love is against the law listen I don't know
Gotta change how it's goin down

If money makes a man strange we gots to rearrange
So what makes the world go round
If love is against the law listen I don't know
Gotta change how it's goin down

Fell in love with this fish who got caught in my mesh
But yo she burned my scene up like David Koresh
I guess a diamond ain't nothing but a rock with a name
I guess love ain't nuttin but emotion and game
It's a lesson well learned so praise is well due
I'm sendin off from Big I, to Kenny Calhoun
And add a reservation for the resident crew
And yo get your bowl cuz we cookin up stew
See them Cubans don't care what y'all niggas do
Colombians ain't never ran with your crew
Why you acting all spicy and sheisty
The only Italians you knew was icees, niggas price me
I'm keepin it clean, like a washing machine
And yo, get your locomotion run into full steam
I'm sending out a greeting to my man Daseem
I got a child so I gotsta get the green, right right

If money makes a man strange we gots to rearrange
So what makes the world go round
If love is against the law listen I don't know
Gotta change how it's goin down

Itzsoweezee, it's gettin hot this year
Itzsoweezee, it's gettin hot

I own the deeds to some acres in the West Indies
Where my pops is building residence to house my seed
Now here's the lead, y'all niggas pray to hot rods and not God
While Versace play you niggas like Yahtzee
Crackin jokes like you Patzi
(When's the last time you had Happy Days?)
Blazin up your herb to escape the maze, but the problem stays
Think big get it big is my motto
You can go and play your lotto, I'll be singin like baby won't you be mine
You'll be pressin rewind, you can never see mine
Keep your eyes focused, you can't touch this or quote this
Style is crazy bogus so you can't try to approach this
Stomp you out like roaches, pullin on my coattail
Like some horses pullin coaches, WHOA your roller coasters
It's hotter than the temperature that's cookin in your toasters
While the heat'll put you deep into hypnosis

If money makes a man strange we gots to rearrange
So what makes the world go round
If love is against the law listen I don't know
Gotta change how it's goin down

If money makes a man strange we gots to rearrange
So what makes the world go round
If love is against the law listen I don't know
Gotta change how it's goin down

Itsoweezee, Enoli's in the area
Itsoweezee, Timbo King's in the area
Itsoweezee, Maseo's in the area
Itsoweezee, ninety-six in your area
Itsoweezee, lawd lawd lawd!
Itsoweezee, lawd lawd lawd lawd
Itsoweezee, lawd lawd, for y'all peace
Itsoweezee

Itsoweezee

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De La Soul

De La Soul is an American hip hop trio formed in 1987 on Long Island, New York. The band is best known for their eclectic sampling, quirky lyrics, and their contributions to the evolution of the jazz rap and alternative hip hop subgenres. The members are Kelvin Mercer, David Jude Jolicoeur and Vincent Mason, known under a variety of nicknames. The three formed the group in high school and caught the attention of producer Prince Paul with a demo tape of the song "Plug Tunin'". more »

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Written by: DAVID JOLICOEUR, KELVIN MERCER, VINCENT MASON

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song's Origin
"Itzsoweezee (Hot)" is a song by an American hip-hop group, De La Soul from their fourth studio album, "Stakes Is High", released in 1998.
Song Production
There are uncredited samples of the song "Sex" by Parliament and "What Can You Bring Me" by Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band that forms the backbone of "Itzsoweezee (Hot)".
Lyric Composition
The song is known for its unique spelling and word play. "Itzsoweezee" actually stands for "It's So Easy."
Music Video
The music video for "Itzsoweezee (HOT)" is directed by Brian Beletic and features the group lounging and partying in school with faculty staff and students.
Chart Performance
Despite its catchy beat and popular reception, "Itzsoweezee (HOT)" did not chart highly, peaking at 67 on the UK Singles Chart and 22 on the US Hot Rap Singles.
Remix
The song has a popular remix, "Itzsoweezee (HOT) (De La Soul Remix)" that is often played in hip-hop clubs and parties.
Artists' Perspective
The song signified a shift in the group's musical style, moving away from their playful and eclectic sound into a more mature, serious, and reflective phase.
Cultural Impact
Despite its modest chart success, the song remains a popular favorite among De La Soul fans and is often praised for its reflective and true-to-hip-hop lyrics.
Album Reception
"Stakes Is High", the album where the song is from, is often regarded as De La Soul's most politically and socially conscious work. Some fans and critics believe that "Itzsoweezee (HOT)" is a reflection of the album's overall theme.
Collaborative Work
De La Soul worked with producers Jay Dee (also known as J Dilla) and Skeff Anselm for the track 'Itzsoweezee (HOT)', which became one of the standout tracks on the album.

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