Where I'm From
G-Unit
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I'ma be-L-double-O-D Been on songs with S-N-double-O-P Inside a Ferrari with the D-are-E Run up I let it sing like Nate D-O-double-G Walk through 8 Mile, G-Unit's on my feet Got a cherry lowrider in the N-why-see Eve took me to Philly, never been to the pen Been to Uptown with 50, seen niggaz in Timbs I done seen Young Buck scuff Air Force One's In Cashville, but Compton is Where it's just me, my son, and my bitch She graduated when Notorious B.I.G. dropped "Me and My Bitch" She get them birds past, I put her in first class And tell her to carry on that Duni and Burke bag She from Grape Street, she know how to work the mag And only buy white tees, tell 'em to keep the purple tags 'Cause the laces in my Chucks keep the beef crackin' I lay niggaz out like creased khakis In that G-wagon, lean like the 23's draggin' I got the whole N-why-see saggin' If you don't know (Aftermath, nigga witta attitude) (Game time niggaz, Westside) Where I'm from (Nigga witta attitude) (Straight Outta Compton) (We rock khakis and Chucks) If you don't know (Almost lost my life when Dre dropped The Chronic) (Legend in the makin') Where I'm from (Aftermath, you better watch your colors) (In the City of Angels) y'all niggaz got it fucked up What you thought cause I'm from Compton And I couldn't do numbers like Usher? Platinum certified, nigga that's a mill' plus Play both sides of the fence, 'cause the Crips feel cause' See me ridin with Nate, nigga it's still Blood You can see-walk to this, homey it's still love Nigga I've been bangin' since Mary J. did "Real Love" (If you don't know) I painted the Rover black The West coast is back, I can smoke to that Mom's got the CL-6, that's a fact I bought the house, I'm just waitin on the platinum plaques Niggaz lookin' for a cat to jack Homey I'm willin' to do two life sentences back to back So please don't push me You niggaz is W-N-be-A, all pussy If you don't know (Aftermath, nigga witta attitude) (Game time niggaz, Westside) Where I'm from (Nigga witta attitude) (Straight Outta Compton) (We rock khakis and Chucks) If you don't know (Almost lost my life when Dre dropped The Chronic) (Legend in the making) Where I'm from (Aftermath, you better watch your colors) (In the City of Angels) If you don't know (Aftermath, nigga witta attitude) (Game time niggaz, Westside) Where I'm from (Nigga witta attitude) (Straight Outta Compton) (We rock khakis and Chucks) If you don't know (Almost lost my life when Dre dropped The Chronic) (Legend in the making) Where I'm from (Aftermath, you better watch your colors) (In the City of Angels)
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Written by: BILL BOTTRELL, SHELBY LYNNE
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12 facts about this song
SONG RELEASE"Where I'm From" by G-Unit was released in November 2003 as part of their debut studio album, "Beg for Mercy".
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ARTIST LINEUPThe song features vocals from G-Unit members 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Young Buck, and Tony Yayo.
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ALBUM SUCCESSThe album 'Beg for Mercy,' where the song is featured, reached number 2 on the Billboard 200 charts, showing the commercial success of the band.
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LYRICAL THEMEThe song discusses the artists' experiences growing up in rough neighborhoods, focusing on struggles related to poverty, crime, and survival.
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MUSIC GENRE"Where I'm From" falls under the genres of Hip-Hop and Gangsta Rap, offering gritty stories through its lyrics.
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PRODUCTIONThe esteemed producer, Dr. Dre played a significant role in the production of the album, 'Beg for Mercy'.
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CRITICAL RECEPTIONThe song and the entire album received positive reviews from critics praising its hardcore style and lyrical content.
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COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE"Where I'm From", along with the rest of the album, was certified Double Platinum by the RIAA, indicating the high popularity and commercial success of the song.
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BAND REPUTATIONG-Unit, the band that performed the track, was known for their impactful and raw storytelling that painted vivid pictures of the struggles in the urban landscapes creating a successful formula in the 2000s hip-hop scene.
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CULTURAL IMPACTThe song, along with the entire 'Beg for Mercy' album, played a significant role in shaping the mainstream hip-hop scene during the early 2000s, influencing many upcoming artists.
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MUSIC SAMPLE"Where I'm From" samples the 1989 song "Living in the City" by The Days of Pearly Spencer.
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SONGWRITERSThe song was written by 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Young Buck, and Tony Yayo representing their shared experiences.
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