Pause
Jay Dee
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Uggh, bounce F, for fly gun holder money folder Motorola startac when it's time to call back Are, for the ruff rugged and raw way This nigga Jay it's a game but he don't play A, for all the chicks that got did In the penthouse suite on top of my mom's crib N, it's nonsense you'll never get in It's nonsense that you would think that you would ever get in K, for the kutie crushin' that we do We keep 'em too, we got two for you N, I knew that you would do it again Nasty ain't brand new shit with a blend D, to all my Detroit Play Ballas And I can't forget the phat bootie ballaholiks A, for awesome amounts of dope One ounce of grass and a phat ass to fo'sho N, 'cause we know to cause neck injuries Misplaced your vertabre about 7 degrees K, for the kick ass rhymes that I wrote Karate choppin' everybody in the place in the throat Pause, when you bump this in your whip Pause, 'cause you might bust your shit Pause, 'cause you know it's Frank 'n' Dank Pause, take ah sip of your drank Pause, everybody there's money to make Pause, we be the first ones out the gate Pause, 'cause you know we're rockin' Pause, 'cause Dank is about to spit Grab the rhythm who got your city on lock? I'ma give you the key, follow my path y'all Take a ride with Dee I'mma spit these bars most causally Check me out yo I'm from the 313 chillin' with the shotty You catch 2 in your body, it get sicker than that I contract on your head it get slick like that What's the deal with that? You ain't real with that And if you try to pull a gat you get blast like that I'mma break it on down for the reason I spray Uh yo, what's the reason to get money son? What's the reason for gettin' blowed son? What's the reason for gettin' hoes Dunn? I'ma through bread so I'm do what I do Doin' it too, brotha I'mma do it with you I'ma grab these things and get to bustin' at dudes Yo, it's kinda rule to be mistrusting these fools Look at their eyes they lusting to be bustin' their tools I don't lose leave snake nigga abused Timeout for these niggas who ain't bringin' the real I'ma flip a few guns let 'em see the steal Ready to cock plus yo they ready to rip The whole crew gets down they ain't ready for this Pause, when you bump this in your ride You can ride get all the fly ladies inside Pause, I say you doin' it y'all Pause, come on if you doin' it y'all Pause
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Written by: JAMES DEWITT YANCEY
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16 facts about this song
Release Information"Pause" is a song by the American producer and rapper Jay Dee, more commonly known as J Dilla. The song was released as part of his debut solo studio album, "Welcome 2 Detroit" in 2001.
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Guest AppearanceThe song features the additional vocals and raps by Frank-N-Dank. These were Jay Dee's childhood friends who often collaborated with him.
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Production CreditsWhile Jay Dee (J Dilla) is known for his exceptional skills in beats production, it's also worth noting that he performed the song as well.
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Critical ReceptionThe song and the album as a whole received critical acclaim, with many appreciating Jay Dilla's production style that mixed soul, funk, and jazz elements.
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Genre and StyleThe song falls in the genre of hip hop. It is noteworthy for its laid-back rhythm and Jay Dilla's unique production style.
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Unique SamplingConsistent with Jay Dee’s production style, the song "Pause" includes a number of samples from various songs. It particularly sampled "A New Day" by The Notations.
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LabelIt was under the record label, BBE (Barely Breaking Even). This particular label is known for its contribution to the hip hop genre.
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Personal Life ImpactA lot of Jay Dee's music, including "Pause," was created when he was confronting a serious illness. He used music as a therapeutic outlet.
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InfluenceJay Dee's music, including "Pause," has had a significant impact on the landscape of hip hop music. A large number of artists name J-Dilla as a major influence in their music.
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Music VideoAlthough J Dilla's music, including "Pause," is highly acclaimed, there's no official music video for this song.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are characteristic of Jay Dee's style, featuring raw and explicit language while painting vivid imagery. Lyrically, Frank-N-Dank discuss life in Detroit and their experiences in the music industry.
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Posthumous RecognitionAfter Jay Dee's passing in 2006, this song, along with other works, saw a resurgence in popularity, further cementing his legacy as a gifted producer and rapper.
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Vinyl Release"Pause" was also part of the vinyl release of the album "Welcome 2 Detroit". The 7" vinyl was released as a tribute to the late producer on what would have been his 45th birthday.
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Early ReleaseWhile the album "Welcome 2 Detroit" was released in 2001, "Pause" was actually released as a single in 2000. This fact underscores how "Pause" served as a kind of teaser for the full album.
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Additional Credits"Pause" was mixed by engineer Todd Fairall, who helped shape the trademark crisp, hard-hitting sound of the track.
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Sources- [Pause by Jay Dee on WhoSampled](https://www.whosampled.com/Jay-Dee/Pause/)
- [Welcome 2 Detroit - J Dilla | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/album/welcome-2-detroit-mw0000002751)
- [J Dilla - Welcome 2 Detroit - Amazon.com Music](https://www.amazon.com/Welcome-2-Detroit-J-Dilla/dp/B000056O1M)
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