Born to Roll
Masta Ace
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Brainiac, dumb-dumb, bust the scientifical Approach to the course and the force is centrifugal Can you find ya way through the lyrics that be catching em Throw another rhyme across the room they be fetching em And they take a loss, take a loss to the Master and I Throws crazy blows and they knows I be plastering All across the room on the ceilings and the walls too Punk little suckers didn't know I had the gall to Come around they block with my cocked-diesel system and Turn it up to 10 and then start to diss them and They didn't wanna battle if they did when they saw me They'd a opened up they trunk but they try to ignore me Hey little suckers I know you hear me callin you Thought you wanted some but I see that you all into Frontin ain't no future in your frontin so let's get it on Like Marvin Gaye,(hey) take the cash and sit it on The hood of ya wick-wack low-ridin Cadillac Back up ya boys and let's start the battle Act like, ya know, the Masta Ace don't play when it come to my bass, aahhhh Check it out baby, check it out y'all I was born to roll Drivin down the block like what else should a brother do It's Saturday, it's Saturday, the heat might smother you Rolling down my windows yeah I have a air-conditioner But I got the sound I want the whole world to listen to Waitin at a red light, Kentucky Fried Chicken in Low End Theory tape in, bass crazy kicking in See this Puerto Rican Latin Chico Rico Suave In a red Corolla eh yo does he wanna play Pullin up beside me, looking like he want it Show me what you got then watch me get up on it Holding up traffic but we can't hear they horns Cause he music a grande yeah he got it goin on But I think I better school him cause he don't know the time So I'm turnin up the boom cause he cannot mess with mine Brothers hear me hitting from like 50 blocks away I Wanna turn they heads so you know I gotta play High decibels passing through a residential district See a few cuties and I turn it up like Bisquick Mira, mira man don't sleep, I got tha, I got tha, I got the woofers in my Jeep Check it out baby, check it out y'all I was born to roll Black boy, black boy turn that shit down You know that America don't wanna hear the sound Of the bass drum jungle music go back to Africa Nigga I'll arrest you if you holding up trafffic I'll be damned if I listen, so cops save your breath and Write another ticket if ya have any left and I'm breaking ear drums while I'm breaking the law I'm disturbing all the peace cause Sister Souljah said war So catch me if ya can, if you can here's a donut Cause once you drive away, yo I'm gonna go nuts And turn it up to where it was before nice try But ya can't stop the power of the bass in ya eye I wonder if I blasted a little Elvis Presley Would they pull me over and attempt to arrest me I really doubt doubt it, they probably start dancing Jumpin on my tip and pissing in they pants and Wiggling and jiggling and grabbing on they pelvis But you know my name so you never hear no Elvis Strictly the hardcore dirty street level hits God's on my side so watch what the devil gets Positivity hitting 50 levels deep Coming out, they coming out the woofers in my Jeep Check it out baby, check it out y'all I was born to roll
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Written by: DUVAL CLEAR, ANDRE BROWN, TYRONE KELSIE, ERIC MCINTOSH
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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13 facts about this song
Historical Context"Born to Roll" was released as the second single off Masta Ace’s 1995 SlaughtaHouse/Inc. the album.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it Masta Ace's most successful single to date.
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Iconic SampleNotably, the song samples Pink Floyd's famous song "Money" from the album "The Dark Side Of The Moon".
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Genre Fusion"Born to Roll" is unique for blending hip hop with elements of West Coast g-funk, a subgenre characterized by deep, slow-beat basslines and synthesizer melodies.
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Iconic SequelThe song is actually a remix of "Jeep Ass Niguh", also by Masta Ace, but "Born to Roll" has been more commercially successful.
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Viral Dance TrendMasta Ace's "Born to Roll" was used in a trending dance challenge on social media platform TikTok in 2020, leading to a resurgence of the song's popularity.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Born to Roll" is very car-centric, featuring numerous scenes of Masta Ace and others cruising on the streets in classic lowrider cars.
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ControversyWhile the song was popular, it also sparked controversy due to its explicit language and themes, which were reflective of gangsta rap's growing presence in mainstream music in the mid-90s.
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Artists Influence"Born to Roll" has been sampled in numerous songs by other artists, showcasing the song's influence on the genre of hip hop.
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Album SuccessThe song's success greatly contributed to the success of the SlaughtaHouse album, which is considered a classic in the genre of hip hop.
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Live PerformancesDespite its age, "Born to Roll" remains a fan-favorite at Masta Ace’s live performances to this day.
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RecognitionThe song was recognized in The Source Magazine's 100 Best Rap Singles list.
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Lyrics"Born to Roll's" lyrics reflect themes of street life, urban culture, and self-empowerment, which were common in hip hop music during the 1990s period.
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