Give It 2 You

Da Brat

About Give It 2 You

"Give It 2 You" is the third and final single released from Da Brat's debut album, Funkdafied, the first album from a female rapper to go platium.


Year:
1996
3:10
219 
#4

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One for the money
Two for the bass
Three to get you going
Cause Da Brat's in the place

It's me, the OG funk bandit
The be	 to the are-a-t and in fact

If you ain't heard of me
Take a seat, lay back and listen
As I bust for your ass on
This funkdafied mission

Just kick off your shoes
And relax your feet (that's right)
Party on down with Da Brat
And her beat

Now it goes like that
And that's how it goes
I'm gonna give it to
All you niggas and hoes

So listen up
Make sure you listen up well
And don't miss shit cause
This bitch be bad as hell

Truth of the matter is
I splatter kids that talk shit
In a gangster's way
That's how them fools
Get dealt with

So, what you want to do, bitch
Don't even trip
Step up, step up
And I'm-a bust your lip

Now I know that you know
That I know you don't want me to
But keep on tripping and
I'm-a give it to you

I'm gonna give it to you, aah
I'm gonna give it to you, aah

Brat is the fantastic, romantic
Single handed bandit and damn it

Don't get no better
Better, it don't get no more
Than the flow that I flow
For you niggas and hoes

Devestating, captivating
Elevating as I (smooth)
Operating and I love to get high

Well, nigga, fire it up
Say what, nigga, fire it up
At your request, I guess it's time
For me to get fucked up

It goes one puff, two puff
Three puff, four

From the bottom to the top
Top to bottom, I go
So now you know

What I ain't and what I is
It's the baddest new bitch
In this hip-hop biz

OG is what I am
A brat is what I be
Blunts are what I smoke
And you can't see me

So let it go
Cause my shit is tight
Take it how I give it
And enjoy the night

Yeah, it's like that
It's like that

For the nine fucking four
It's Da Brat and you don't know
You better ask some motherfucking body
Loddy doddy, I came to party, bitch

Hey JD, come and sing this
Duo with me boy, right here

Word up, hey, word up, hey
Word up, hey, for real tho, shit

Word up, hey, word up, hey
Word up, hey, for real tho

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Da Brat

Shawntae Harris (born April 14, 1974), better known as Da Brat, is an American rapper and actress. Her debut album, Funkdafied, sold one million copies, making her the first female rapper to have a platinum-selling album. more »

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Written by: CHRIS KELLY, JERMAINE DUPRI

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Give It 2 You" by Da Brat is classified under the genres of Hip Hop and R&B.
Music Chart Success
The song reached significant success on music charts, peaking at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at number 5 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs in the US.
Album Association
"Give It 2 You" is a single from her debut album, "Funkdafied," which was released in 1994.
Record Label
The song was released under the record label So So Def, which is owned by Jermaine Dupri, who also discovered Da Brat. The song and album highlighted the uniqueness of the label in featuring female rap artists during an era primarily dominated by male artists.
Music Video Highlight
The music video for "Give It 2 You" is well known for its festive carnival theme and eye-catching aesthetics.
Grammy Nomination
The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female Rap Solo Performance in 1997.
Songwriting Credits
Da Brat and Jermaine Dupri share songwriting credits for "Give It 2 You."
Unique Styling
Da Brat was known for her distinctive rap style that combined a fast-talking vocal delivery with lyrical complexity, and "Give It 2 You" is a prime example of this style.
Commercial Success
The song helped establish Da Brat as a notable female MC and boosted the commercial success of her debut album, "Funkdafied."
Legacy
"Give It 2 You" remains a classic hip hop anthem and is often recognized as a key contribution to the 1990s hip hop landscape.

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