Throw Your Set in the Air
Cypress Hill
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Every nigga out there wanna be down with the crew Some ain't got enough heart let me ask you this Would ya be down like a soldier Loyal, and do everything I told ya I can mold ya into a warrior Down for your neighborhood Workin up to a G with the flava Criminal behavior, on the mind When I got ya back ya know I got ya back each and every time Throw ya set in the air (c'mon) Wave it around like ya just don't care Throw ya set in the air (throw it up homes!) Wave it around like ya just don't care It's time to exit that busta nigga Get ya hands out ya pockets and your finga on the trigga Let one fly, we don't die, we multiply Throw yo set up in the sky I ask you kid cause you can't f*ck wit this Nigga when I got the Glock ya betta duck quick Cause I ain't havin it If ya got ya gat ya betta start grabbin it I can handle it Soy numero uno, mero mero You know I run wit Muggs and the perro Firin up that heater When I'm throwin up a set I got my nina millemeter Los scandalous, killafornia, where I'm from Dum ditty dum ditty ditty dum dum I'm buckin on ya ass now ya know where I'm from Dum ditty dum ditty ditty dum dum Throw ya set in the air (c'mon) Wave it around like ya just don't care Throw ya set in the air (throw it up!) Wave it around like ya just don't care Throw ya set in the air (throw your hood up!) Wave it around like ya just don't care (got c'mon on!) Throw ya set in the air (give it up!) Wave it around like ya just don't care Nigga throw your set in the air, nigga you know I'm sayin' If you're scared nigga take your muthafuckin' punk ass to church Cause this one from a nigga on the east side Every muthafuckin' day is a job nigga Gotta handle your business, niggas you get don't You muthafuckin' cap on get peel back And it ain't no bullshit If you wanna test a nigga, bring it on nigga, you know I'm sayin'? F*ck your muthafuckin' set up in the air Let me take ya to the dark side of the moon Tell mama that ya won't be comin home anytime soon Cause I got ya under my thumb Nigga what set ya claimin Betta be the same set I'm claimin Take a look around count this amount of soldiers When I'm chillin on the east side of town And it won't stop till I'm done Dum ditty dum ditty ditty dum dum Throw ya set in the air (c'mon) Wave it around like ya just don't care Throw ya set in the air (throw it up!) Wave it around like ya just don't care Throw ya set in the air (throw your hood up!) Wave it around like ya just don't care Throw ya set in the air (give it up!) Wave it around like ya just don't care Yeah, that's right Straight givin' up the 'hood all day fool! Cypress Hill muthafucka watcha wanna do? Uh huh Givin' my shit to be in your face fool!
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Written by: Larry Muggerud, Louis M. Freeze
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release and Album"Throw Your Set in the Air" is a song by the American hip hop group Cypress Hill. The group released it as a single in 1995 from their third studio album, "Cypress Hill III: Temples of Boom".
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Genre and ThemesThe song is classified under the genre of West Coast hip hop and incorporates themes of gang culture, depicting the spirit of unity among gang members.
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Song StructureUnlike traditional songs, "Throw Your Set in the Air" doesn't follow a verse-chorus-verse structure. Instead, the song utilizes a slew of verses for its composition, maintaining a strongly rhythmic flow throughout.
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Musical StyleThe song maintains Cypress Hill’s signature musical style, utilizing a fusion of hard-hitting hip hop beats accompanied by a haunting melody, making it one of the unique compositions of their repertoire.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Throw Your Set in the Air" embeds itself firmly in the stark and often gritty representation of life on the streets, reflecting the band's reputation of providing a realistic portrayal of this lifestyle.
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PopularityThough not one of Cypress Hill's biggest commercial hits, "Throw Your Set in the Air" still enjoys a certain level of cult popularity among fans of 90s hip hop.
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ControversyThis song initially caused some controversy, with accusations that it seemingly glorified gang culture. However, Cypress Hill maintained that they were simply depicting a slice of life from their own personal experiences and perspectives.
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Remixes and Covers"Throw Your Set in the Air" has been remixed numerous times by various artists. It has also been covered by other musicians, indicating the song's lasting influence in the hip hop community.
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Installation in Popular Culture"Throw Your Set in the Air" is referenced in numerous other songs and has been used in popular culture, notably in films and TV shows depicting urban life, further solidifying Cypress Hill's cultural influence.
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Sample UsageThe song takes a sample from "Bicentennial Nigger" by Richard Pryor, exemplifying Cypress Hill’s notable use of samples to enhance their music.
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