That's Gangsta

Bun B, DJ Envy, Sean Kingston

About That's Gangsta

"That's Gangsta" is the first single from the Bun B album II Trill. It features Sean Kingston and is produced by J. R. Rotem. The single peaked at #45 on the U. S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The video is released on MTV2's Unleashed on April 21, 2008. The video features cameos from Young Buck, Middle Fingaz, P$C, J Prince, LeBron James, Chamillionaire and Slim Thug. There were also UGK Records artists Young T. O. E., XVII, B-Do and Big Bubb. Sean Kingston didn't appear in the music video.  


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[Chorus]
I'm a full time hustla posted on the block, 
Got to get it how I live and I'm never going to stop.
Now that's gangsta, now that's gangsta
When me ride through the hood you can here the bass knock, 
All me girls them love me have me have city locked
Now that's gangsta, now that's gangsta

[Verse 1]
Mane I'm a gangsta, g-a-n-g-s-t-a mane, 
A gangsta the best to come up out of PA mane, 
A gangsta seldom seen but always heard, 
A real gangsta more than just a 7 letter word, 
A gangsta ain't ya clothes, 
A gangsta ain't ya hat, your watch ring your chain naw a gangsta ain't that, 
A gangsta can have that but he ain't got to show it, 
Cause with or without it hes still gangsta and you know it, 
From my head to my toe with it it ain't to hard to see, 
Said I'm a gangsta ain't too many as hard as me, 
You claimin g but you ain't gangsta jack 
So tell all them fake gangstas I'm coming to take gangsta back.

[Chorus]

[Verse 2]
Mane I'm a gangsta now let me tell you what that means, 
See I'm a gangsta always got my mind on my green, 
And I'm a gangsta always gon do what I got to do, 
Unless it's giving game to police and sellin' out his crew, 
That's something gangstas don't do a gangsta keep it trill 
A gangsta do a crime he do his time on the real, 
A gangsta don't squeal and tell on everyone he know, 
Put a jacket on ya boy you ain't a gangsta yous a hoe, 
A gangsta hold his homeboys down when they gone, 
A gangsta put him back on his feet when he home, 
A gangsta is a homeboy that never turn his back, 
On another real homie and that's a well known fact
That thats gangsta

[Chorus]

[Verse 3]
Mane I'm a gangsta call me the hood superstar, 
And I'm a gangsta ridin' in my candy painted car, 
Cause see a gangsta always down to rep for his hood, 
And to do a little bad so I can do a little good, 
A gangsta don't forget where he came from 
No matter where he go or where he been keep it gangsta till the end, 
Cause I'm a gangsta and I'm a always love my city, 
Make money but don't act like I'm above my city, 
Cause gangstas will always give back to the ghetto, 
And gangstas will never turn their back to the ghetto, 
That's a fact in the ghetto, it's never been a lie, 
So I'm a keep it gangsta till the day that I die.

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Bun B

Bernard Freeman (born March 19, 1973) professionally known by his stage name Bun B, is an American rapper and was one half of the southern rap duo UGK (UnderGround Kingz). He is also a guest lecturer at Rice University located in Houston, Texas. He recently released his third official solo album Trill OG on August 3, 2010, which received a 5 Mic "Classic" rating in The Source Magazine - the first album in over five years to receive the honor. Bun B is married with two stepchildren. more »

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Written by: JONATHAN ROTEM, KISEAN ANDERSON, BERNARD FREEMAN

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"That's Gangsta" is a single from Bun B's second studio album "II Trill" which was released in 2008.
Feature Artist
The song features Jamaican Reggae artist Sean Kingston, who provides the choruses.
Production Team
The track was produced by J.R. Rotem, a well-known music producer who has worked with artists like Jason Derulo, Nicki Minaj, and 50 Cent.
Chart Performance
Beyond getting extensively aired on US radio stations, "That's Gangsta" managed to reach #45 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) chart and #25 on the US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard) chart.
Music Video
The music video for "That's Gangsta" consists of several scenes that are quintessential in gangsta rap imagery. This includes cruising in expensive vehicles and featuring people who seem to live lavish lifestyles.
Lyrical Analysis
The lyrics revolve around the concept of 'gangsta' lifestyle, which includes a tough general attitude, love for expensive cars, wearing expensive jewelry, etc.
Critical Reception
The song received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Most praised Bun B's continuation of the southern hip-hop tradition, but some criticisms were drawn towards Sean Kingston's performance on the hooks, which didn’t seem to fully match the intensity of Bun B’s verses.
Bun B's Personal Perspective
Bun B has stated in interviews that the song is intended to shed a light on what the true essence of being a 'Gangsta' is–a mentality rather than a lifestyle, challenging the mainstream and often stereotypical perception of the term.
Music Style
The song blends traditional southern rap elements with a Jamaican influenced chorus thanks to Sean Kingston's reggae background, offering a unique taste in the hip-hop genre.
Bun B's Rap Legacy
Bun B is one half of UGK (Underground Kingz), a Rap duo from Texas. With the song "That's Gangsta," he continued to advance his solo career whilst upholding the legacy of UGK. It also further cemented Bun B’s status as a mainstay in the Southern hip-hop scene.

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