Get Up
The Lost Boyz, Mr. Cheeks, Freaky Tah
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Yeah L-O-S-T Yeah, yeah Yeah Aw, get up, get up Ayy, yo I'm goin' up to the rink Yo I see a whole team of chicks tryin' to sit wit us We drinkin' Dom', smokin' charm, they wanna get wit' us I got my, V.I.P. section game locked down Moët bath for J-Bad he just came in town We lovin' Tai on the floor, smokin' lai wit tips Blazin' the amazin', the wiz' on the mix All my peeps from my hood wearin' Timbs and jeans Lost Boyz represent for South Jamaica Queens I'm wit' my mens spendin' ends orderin' liquors and beers Ain't nothin' new to this, we've been doin' this for years I got my drink on kid, and my cash is right Shorty, aight, think I'm not gettin' ass tonight? I'm wit' Malik and Melquan, my man Hassan And, shorty, what you wearin' is turnin' me on Takin' me, makin' me wanna bounce wit' you It's alright, we got all night to smoke an ounce or two Get up and clap yo' hands Come on and clap yo' hands (yeah) Get up and clap yo' hands (and, ha) Come on and clap yo' hands A few hours in the jam and I'm fired up Jeans saggin', Timberlands tied up See my old crew from the mysteries Big Phil from Queensville still gettin' cheese All my peeps from the van, gettin' nice my man L.B. style run the wild, represent my fam Makin' moves, backin' hoes, puffin' buddha sacks Representin' Lost Boyz stayin' true to that I must bring it to the funk 'Cause the funk is it Seein' shortie on the floor tryin to show the skirt I wanna run up on her and push up on her and Kick some Willie Bobo and let her know that I want her and Hit the door, let the Ac' hit the streets (streets) Get our eats (eats), gets in between the sheets Hit it off, bust it down Back in my Ac', I'm outta town Get up and clap yo' hands Come on and clap yo' hands (hey, say word, dog) Get up and clap yo' hands Come on and clap yo' hands Get up and clap yo' hands Come on and clap yo' hands Get up and clap yo' hands Come on and clap yo' hands It's mad cars up in front the piece Shorties bouncin' (bounce bounce) Niggas on the corner, 40 ouncin' Puffin' Lai, kickin' it to shorties passin' by See some be actin ill and some be actin fly But inside it's the L.B. slide Music pumpin' smokin' skunk and gettin' funkdafied While Ro, Pretty Lou, J-Bowl and Bo Queen Josephine in effect, nigga, pop the Mo' Back door by Jeff Star shorty's takin' flicks Spigg Nice 'bout to fly in wit' Jamaican chicks It ain't no real ill shit, just L.B.'s in town (Get up, get up, get up) you know how we get down Get up and clap yo' hands Come on and clap yo' hands Get up and clap yo' hands Come on and clap yo' hands Get up and clap yo' hands Come on and clap yo' hands Get up and clap yo' hands Come on and clap yo' hands The L-O-S-T B-O-Y-Z The L-O-S-T B-O-Y-Z The L-O-S-T B-O-Y-Z The L-O the S-T the B-O-Y-Z The L-O-S-T B-O-Y-Z The L-O-S-T B-O-Y-Z The L-O-S-T B-O-Y-Z The L-O the S-T B-O-Y-Z
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Written by: Reggie Lucas, James Mtume, Garfield Duncan, Kenton Nix, Terrance Cocheeks Kelly
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Get Up" is a song by the American hip-hop group, The Lost Boyz. It was released in the late 1990s as a part of their second studio album, "Love, Peace & Nappiness".
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Chart PerformanceThe song, although not as successful as their previous singles like "Jeeps, Lex Coups, Bimaz & Benz" and "Renee", still managed to make its mark on the Billboard charts, charting for several weeks.
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Lyrics ThemeLyrically, "Get Up" has been described as a motivational anthem, encouraging listeners to rise above adversities and never give up on their dreams.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features the Lost Boyz and people from their community in various scenes around their neighborhood, reflecting life in urban America.
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ProductionUnlike many hip hop songs of its era, "Get Up" is notable for its lack of sampling and its original instrumentation.
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Nostalgic AppealDespite its mixed commercial performance, "Get Up" has maintained a significant nostalgic appeal among fans of 1990s hip-hop.
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Lost Boyz GroupThe Lost Boyz were a prominent East Coast hip-hop group in the mid to late 90s, known for their distinct style, blending melodic elements with often gritty, street smart lyrics.
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Album PerformanceThe album "Love, Peace & Nappiness", which contained the song, was certified Gold and peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200, indicating its successful reception.
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Tragic CircumstancesUnfortunately, the success of the group's second album and the song "Get Up" was overshadowed by the tragic shooting of group member Freaky Tah in 1999, just a year after the album's release.
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InfluenceDespite their short span, Lost Boyz, with their songs like "Get Up", made a lasting impact on hip-hop, influencing many future artists with their unique fusion of party anthems and socially conscious tracks.
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