Empire
Mac
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[Mac talking] Cut that ?simply? track off Give me a little volume in my headphones Turn the mic up a little bit nigga I can't here myself What? What? alright Its ?Macadon? off in this motherfucker DJ WOP, KLC Feel it [Mac] First of all, nigga f*ck y'all y'all niggas ain't shit I'm the one who slash rappers and be fucking they bitch I hate rappers who hate other rappers for making it Record labels be dickin niggas, niggas just be takin it Fakin it with videos, with pretty hoe's and limos But callin No Limit tryin submit them fuckin demos Fake ass niggas be hollin "keep it real" I got family nigga, Keep it real to them god damn bills I give a f*ck, bout hip-hop the culture of the call This shit is watered down like a scene from Jaws I done been through all the phases, Tampered with all the styles, Niggas done soldier hated, Mac retaliated Tell them niggas in back with semi-autos You dis me on wax, you might not see tomorrow I'm like Zorro, I mark D.F.M on they back [And what's that] That mean don't F*ck wit Mac They should've told you I was nothing nice As a matter of fact they should've told you I was nothing nice twice My rollie was dipped in ice, my g-ride was payed out Crib was laid out before my record was out Most of y'all go gold and never see a bank roll A hundred g's in the hole cause you sold your soul when your broke, your yellin at TRU to hip-hop shit I'm known damn well all you niggas tryin to get rich East, west, middle, south nigga we all the same We all speak the same shit but with different type of slang So the next nigga talk about we country and weak I hope his momma catch cancer and die in her sleep What? 1-2-1-2 you get your crew, I get my crew and we can do what real niggas do What? 1-2-1-2 you get your boo, I get my boo and they can do what real bitches do [Mac talking] The camouflage assassin The no Limit empire strikies back for all the haters What? We're No Limit Soldiers, I thought I told ya x7 We're No Limit motherfucking soldiers
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Written by: CRAIG LAWSON, MCKINLEY PHIPPS
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Empire" is the second single from Shakira's tenth studio album "Shakira," released in 2014. American rapper and record producer Mac is not associated with the song. The label content should be updated to reflect this.
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Music StyleThe song beautifully merges elements of both pop and rock genres, displaying Shakira's diverse and unique musical style.
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ContributionShakira was not only the singer of the song, she also contributed towards its writing and composition, showcasing her prowess as a songwriter.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics express a powerful love story, with themes of passion, devotion, and the willingness to sacrifice for love.
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Chart Performance"Empire" performed fairly well in music charts worldwide. It reached the top 40 of the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Empire" released in March 2014 was directed by Darren Craig, Jonathan Craven and Jeff Nicholas, and features Shakira in various dramatic situations, like running through a field, standing in a chapel, and bursting into a ball of flame.
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Critical ResponseThe song received mixed to positive reviews from music critics; some appreciated its anthemic nature and unique style while others were less impressed, calling it an overblown ballad.
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Live PerformanceShakira performed "Empire" live for the first time at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards, and it was a memorable performance marked by her passionate vocals and skillful dance moves.
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Difference from Shakira's Past Work"Empire" stands out from Shakira’s catalogue for its alternative rock elements, demonstrating her adaptability and versatility as an artist.
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Co-writersThe song "Empire" was co-written by Steve Mac and Ina Wroldsen, who are famous songwriters and have contributed to several hit songs.
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