The Seed
Cody ChesnuTT
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Knocked up 9 months ago And what she finna have she don't know She want neo-soul, this hip-hop is old She don't want no rock-n-roll She want platinum or ice or gold She want a whole lotta somethin' to fold If you a obstacle she just drop ya cold 'Cause one monkey don't stop the show Little Mary is bad In these streets she done ran E'er since when the heat began I told the girl look here Calm down I'ma hold your hand To enable you to peep the plan 'Cause you is quick to learn And we can make money to burn If you allow me the latest game I don't ask for much, but enough room to spread my wings And the world finna know my name [Verse 2: Cody Chesnutt] I don't ask, for much these days And I don't bitch, and whine, if I don't get my way I only wanna f*ck another behind my lover's back I sit and watch it grow standin' where I'm at Fertilize another behind my lover's back And I'm keepin' my secrets mine I push my seed in her bush for life It's gonna work because I'm pushin' it right If Mary drops my baby girl tonight I would name her Rock-N-Roll Uh-huh Cadillac need space to roam Where we headin for she don't know We in the city where the pros shake rattle and roll And I'm a gaddang rollin' stone I don't beg I can hold my own I don't break I can hold the chrome And this weighin' a ton and I'm a son of a gun My code name is The Only One and Black Thought is bad These streets he done ran ever since when the game began I never played the fool Matta fact I be keepin' it cool Since money been changing hands And I'm left to shine, but the legacy that I leave behind be the seed That'll keep the flame I don't ask for much but enough room to spread these wings And the world finna know my name I don't beg For no rich man And I don't scream, and kick, when his shit don't fall in my hands, man 'cause I know how to still Fertilize another against my lover's will I lick the opposition 'cause she don't take no pill Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-no dear You'll be keeping my legend alive I push my seed in her bush for life Its gonna work because I'm pushin' it right If Mary drops my baby girl tonight I would name her Rock-N-Roll Oh-ooh break it down, break it down, break down beat I push my seed somewhere deep in her chest I push it naked 'cause I've takin my test Deliverin' Mary it don't matter the sex I'm gon' name it rock and roll I push my seed in her bush for life It's gonna work becuz I'm pushin it right If Mary drop my baby girl, tonight I would name her Rock-N-Roll I would name her Rock-N-Roll I would name her Rock-N-Roll yeah I would name it Rock-N-Roll
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Written by: BRADLEY JAMES NOWELL, ERIC JOHN WILSON, FLOYD I. GAUGH IV
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"The Seed" is a song originally written and recorded by Cody ChesnuTT. He initially released it on his 2002 debut album "Headphone Masterpiece."
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The Roots' VersionLater in 2003, The Roots, the American hip-hop band, produced a cover of "The Seed," originally by Cody ChesnuTT. It was released as "The Seed (2.0)" on their album "Phrenology."
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CollaborationCody ChesnuTT collaborated with The Roots on their version of the song, "The Seed (2.0)." He provided vocals and guitar for the track.
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Hit Status"The Seed (2.0)" by The Roots and Cody ChesnuTT charted worldwide, reaching the top 10 in several countries. In the U.S, it made it to number 30 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Critical Acclaim"The Seed (2.0)" was a major hit with music critics. It was lauded for its blend of rock and hip hop, a rarity for its time of release.
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Legendary Music VideoThe music video for "The Seed (2.0)," directed by Charles Stone III, is often remembered for its use of a 'fish-eye' lens and attracted attention among music fans and critics alike.
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RecognitionThe song was ranked as the 58th best song of the 2000s in the Rolling Stone list of the 100 Best Songs of the Decade.
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Live Performances"The Seed (2.0)" has become a staple of The Roots' live performances and is often used as a crowd-pleaser at their shows.
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Blend of GenresThe song is notable for its unique blend of genres - incorporating elements of neo soul, rock, and hip-hop, which was an experimental move during that time.
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LegacyEven after over a decade of its release, "The Seed (2.0)" remains as one of The Roots' signature songs and continues to receive airplay.
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