Strictly Business
LL Cool J
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Back in the days I made up my mind That I would be a king, you know, genuine Reign supreme at the top of the heap And like working all day, no time to sleep Destined to rise, in front of your eyes So we surmise, it's time for the prize The time has come, we gotta be number one The world is full of power and we got to get some No more beggin' and useless teardrops So I'm trading these teardrops for props Goin' all the way and with my powerful team Conquering the world and I'ma rise like cream All out, putting heads to bed 'Cause I'm a grown man and I hate to get spoon-fed Wisdom, son, I rose in the east Till we reach the top, won't be no peace, 'cause it's [Chorus:] Strictly business, strictly business Ain't no way I'm gonna stop Strictly business, ain't no time to get more Gotta make it to the top Everything we do, gotta be brand new The moves we make, gotta make the earth shake Sitting at my desk, 'cause I manifest to my team Big plans that'll make us the best 'Cause we can rule this game we all play Pop champagne and make everyday a holiday Smooth as a rose but hard like steel From now on, I'ma make my dreams real On a mission, gotta get there If you want to rule, you gotta be in there Our masterplan is the best And ain't a man alive that'll beat us to a conquest 'Cause this is the reason we was born To rock on and on and on and on Look at my eyes, it's hypnotizing Word is bond, we gotta keep on rising [Chorus:] I'ma be a legend in all the books and mags Stuffin' the cash inside garbage bags Ain't no time to waste, we gotta motivate Pass anybody that stops to get gas Forever and a day, my destiny's set No sweat, I make it rougher than rougher gets Hold on tight, if not, get blown away Pick up the pieces 'cause we're known to say Radical things to get a champion's ring Give it up, punk, don't make me swing We planned ahead to get the butter and the bread Dressed in black and I'm stayin' out the red So when it comes to like taking charge Get props for where they do and stop frontin' on tar Gotta go for what you know to be the cream of the crop With the power of God, I'ma rise to the top, it's [Chorus:] Uncle L (uhh!) (repeat 16X)
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Written by: ERICK S SERMON, PARRISH JOSEFF SMITH, BOB MARLEY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Related"Strictly Business" is a song by American rap icon LL Cool J. His real name is James Todd Smith and he is known as one of the forefathers of pop rap.
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Album RelatedThe song "Strictly Business" belongs to his fifth studio album called "Mama Said Knock You Out" which was released in 1990.
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Cultural InfluenceLL Cool J performed the song "Strictly Business" in the 1991 film "Strictly Business."
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Soundtrack Appearance"Strictly Business" was part of the soundtrack for the 2004 video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas." This helped reintroduce the song to a younger audience.
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CollaborationThe song "Strictly Business" is not a solo song by LL Cool J. It features onscreen and studio rapper EPMD.
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GenreLL Cool J's "Strictly Business" is an example of East Coast rap. The track combines traditional rap with a distinct new school flavor which was popular for the time.
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ReceptionThough not as wildly successful as some of LL Cool J's other hits, "Strictly Business" has remained a beloved track among hardcore fans of his vintage rap.
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Lyrics SignificanceThe song "Strictly Business" is known for its powerful lyrics that cover various aspects of street life and the hustling nature of the music industry, maintaining a hardcore ethos despite its pop-rap sound.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Strictly Business" is very 90's-centric, with LL Cool J showcasing his flashy attire and charismatic presence. It remains a cultural snapshot of the early 90s rap scene.
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LegacyLL Cool J's "Strictly Business" is regarded as a classic that captures the essence of the rap scene in the early '90s.
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