Gimme Some More

Busta Rhymes, Modeselektor

About Gimme Some More

“Gimme Some More” is the Grammy–nominated lead single American rapper Busta Rhymes released from his third solo album E. L. E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front. It is often considered to be the very summit of Busta's complex, breathless, high-speed rhyming delivery most prominent in his early work. The song was produced by regular Busta collaborator DJ Scratch. The violin riffs that accompany the main beat are sampled from the opening theme to Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 film Psycho, composed by Bernard Herrmann. In 2000, it was nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance at the Grammy Awards, but it lost to Eminem's "My Name Is." Rhymes first performed the song live with The Roots on Saturday Night Live with "Tear da Roof Off" on February 13, 1999. 


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Yeah
As a shorty playing in the front yard of the crib
Fell down, and I bumped my head
Somebody helped me up and asked me if I bumped my head
I said "Yeah"
So then they said "Oh so that mean we gon, you gon switch it on em'?"
I said "Yeah, Flipmode, Flipmode is the greatest"
Knowing as a shorty, I was always told
That if I ain't gon' be part of the greatest
I gotta be the greatest myself
  
see'mon see'mon, Yeah, see'mon
Yeah nigga what, what a surprise
Get ya sumn', make a nigga close both of your eyes
All my niggas gettin' money capitalize
Die little small guy, we on the rise
Everything a nigga touch platinumize
Fully equipped, you know we come wit' all the supplies
Got a big gun, and I'ma show you the size
You f*ck wit' any of my Flipmode family ties
Me and my niggas be comin' through stalkin' you out
Killin' off any and everything you talkin' about
See you in the club, now we walkin' you out
Shoulda' thought twice 'fo you went and opened your mouth
Yo, anyway we stay keepin it movin'
Fuckin' with the wrong nigga, hope you know what you doin'
Now blame me, all the same niggas is lame
It's not a game, makin' names still splittin' your frames!
  
[Chorus]
y'all niggas had enough?
Gimme some more
y'all niggas want the wild shit?
Gimme some more
Yo Spliff where the weed at?
Gimme some more
I know y'all niggas need that
Gimme some more
Even though we getting money you can
Gimme some more
With the cars and the big crib
Gimme some more
Everybody spread love
Gimme some more
If you want it let me hear you say
Gimme some more
  
Flash with a rash gimme my cash flickin' my ash
Runnin' with my money son go out with a blast
Do what you want, a nigga's cuttin' the corner
You fuckin' up, oh to go ahead and meet the reporter
Yo, she tellin' news on how you switch to a bitch
Little fake funny style, nigga chill with a snitch
So now I pass and trait over your blood and to ask you
Make a little room for me and all my niggas to pass through
Cartier, Sidney Poitier, hooray shit
What with all my niggas from around the way shit
When I come through you niggas know I do my thing
Bring more shit that generate money, chi-ching
Arrest you lyrically flow and caress you
Bless you, then a nigga come to your rescue
While you assume a nigga blossom and bloom
I'm comin' soon hit you with a boom gimme some room!
  
[Chorus]
  
Yo, live nigga shit know what I mean
I represent while we gettin' money and reign supreme
Hope you niggas know we comin' through full steam
Can't see you better turn on your high beam
All my niggas while I'm ringing the siren
Flipmode be the glory niggas on my team
Never should you ever try to f*ck wit' my cream
I O.D when my shit get all in your bloodstream
Every time we be rippin' it be blowing it down
Blowing you off fuckin' wit' the hottest niggas around
Like it's when me and my people run through your town
Holdin' it down takin' a while and then gimme my crown
Ay, yo! All my people need to come and surround
A nigga be hittin' so much it make you fall on the ground
Sure to make you shout that's what I be all about
Turnin' you out makin' all you niggas fall out!
  
[Chorus]

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Busta Rhymes

Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., (born May 20, 1972), better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes, is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes. Early in his career, he was known for his wild style and fashion, and today is best known for his intricate rapping technique, which involves rapping at a fast rate with lots of internal rhyme and half rhyme, and to date has received eleven Grammy nominations for his musical work. About.com included him on its list of the 50 Greatest MCs of Our Time (1987–2007), while Steve Huey of Allmusic called him one of the best and most prolific rappers of the '90s. In 2012, The Source placed him on their list of the Top 50 Lyricists o… more »

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Written by: George Spivey, Bernard Herrmann, Trevor Smith

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Genre
"Gimme Some More" is primarily hip-hop but introduces aspects of a new genre- British light orchestral music, which makes the song unique in its kind.
Release Date
The song was released on October 26, 1998, as the lead single from Busta's third studio album, 'E.L.E.' (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front.
Music Video
The accompanying music video is exceptionally acclaimed and features Rhymes in full fish-eye view, known for its surreal and frenetic style.
Sampled Music
The record sampled Bernard Herrmann's theme to the 1960 Alfred Hitchcock film 'Psycho,' specifically from the shower scene, which is well known for its shrieking violin music.
Billboard Chart
"Gimme Some More" peaked at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and reached the top 20 in Norway and New Zealand. However, it only made it to 96th position in the US Billboard Hot 100.
MTV Video Music Awards
The music video was nominated for Breakthrough Video and Best Rap Video in the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards but unfortunately did not win either of the awards.
Rhyme's Alter Ego
The music video was notable for introducing the world to Busta Rhyme's alter ego, "Dungeon Dragon".
Video Director
The music video was directed by legendary hip-hop music video director Hype Williams, who was instrumental in shaping the visual style of 90s hip-hop.
Animator's Role
The video also features crude early computer animation provided by Rhymes' graffiti artist cousin, Zack Onak.
Solo Studio Track
Unlike many other singles of Busta Rhymes, "Gimme Some More" is a solo track without any featured artist.
Influence on Other Artists
The song's aggressive style and distinctive video have made it a memorable influence on other artists. The band The Avalanches used an interpolation of the track on their 2016 song "Frankie Sinatra".

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