How's It Goin' Down
DMX
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What type of games is being played, how's it going down? It's on till it's gone, then I gots to know now Is you wit me or what, wake up try to get me a nut Cause hunnies give me the butt, what I'm politicking with this chicken wondering if I'ma creep her Little hoodrat bitch from 25th named Tenika Coming through, like I do, you know, getting my bark on Knew she was a thug cause when I met her she had a scarf on 5411, size 7 in girls Babyface, would look like she was 11 with curls Girlfriend (what!) remember me, from way back, I'm the same cat With the wave cap- the motherfucker that TNT used to blaze at Still here so it's all good Oh you know my niggas Rich and them doing they thing on 35th Ave it's a small hood And it's all wood, so let me get that number, hike it up, aight Hit you on the track later on, see wassup Talking to shorty made me wanna do something nice Looking at that ass made me wanna do something tonight And I know right when I see right, shorty looking like she tight She bite, better give a nigga the green light, we might What type of games is being played, how's it going down? It's on till it's gone, then I gots to know now Is you wit me or what, wake up try to get me a nut Cause hunnies give me the butt, what What type of games is being played, how's it going down? It's on till it's gone, then I gots to know now Is you wit me or what, wake up try to get me a nut Cause hunnies give me the butt, what I'm getting at shorty like what you need? What you want? All for nothing, cause I got you, but you front? I see you with your baby father but it don't matter You gave me the pussy, that ass is getting fatter Let that nigga play daddy, make moves with me I'da kept it more than real boo, can't lose with me Heard he smacked you cause you said my name while y'all was sexing Ran up on this cat, he thought was me, and started flexing You know I ain't even with that, so he gon' have to get that just on GP Try to creep me, what? Leave that nigga sleepy On the strength of you, that's your kid's daddy I ain't gon' send him on his way, put him up in that big caddy But let him know, never mind yo, I need you to go Take this snow up to 1-5-0, see Joe Get that, come back with that, we can split that, sit back F*ck, puff a L, forget that; you wit that ? What type of games is being played, how's it going down? It's on till it's gone, then I gots to know now Is you wit me or what, wake up try to get me a nut Cause hunnies give me the butt, what What type of games is being played, how's it going down? It's on till it's gone, then I gots to know now Is you wit me or what, wake up try to get me a nut Cause hunnies give me the butt, what Ayo, this chicken got me digging her moves, cause she smooth Win or lose, whoever she choose, it's the dues Respect is not expected but it's given cause it's real Being neglected's the norm, expect it, the deal Lie, cheat, and steal for me Putting something in a nigga's wig if you squeal for me Kill for me, you're still with me cause we get down like what Told you's from the door, it ain't all about a nut I'm gon' be fair, trying to be there, we gon' see then Hit me with the question boo, that answer gon' be yeah See there, something can go wrong, it does Love'd it, Let it go, but it came back, that's how strong it was But you belonged to 'cus, couldn't belong to me You had two kids by this nigga, it was wrong for me But we gon' always be, best of friends, haha Mad love, Boo, to the end, haha What type of games is being played, how's it going down? It's on till it's gone, then I gots to know now Is you wit me or what, wake up try to get me a nut Cause hunnies give me the butt, what What type of games is being played, how's it going down? It's on till it's gone, then I gots to know now Is you wit me or what, wake up try to get me a nut Cause hunnies give me the butt, what
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Written by: Earl Simmons, Anthony Fields
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11 facts about this song
Release and Popularity"How's It Going' Down" is one of the songs from the debut studio album of DMX, entitled "It's Dark and Hell is Hot". The song was released in 1998 and gained popularity due to its catchy rhythms and meaningful lyrics.
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Reception and RankingThe track did extremely well and placed No. 70 on the Billboard 100 chart, and 26th on the Billboard Rap charts, showcasing the level of appeal and attractiveness it had among the listeners.
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GenreThis song fits into the hardcore hip hop genre. Hardcore hip hop is a musical sub-genre derived from the hip hop culture, characterized by its aggressive and confrontational lyrics and beats.
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Song's Theme"How's It Goin' Down" is a narrative illustrating a complex love story that involves multiple people. It deals with themes of fidelity, commitment, and the complications that arise when relationships overlap.
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Music VideoThe music video for “How’s It Goin’ Down” was directed by Hype Williams, who is notably one of the most innovative and influential video directors in the contemporary hip-hop industry.
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Song's ControversyDespite the song's popularity, it was surrounded by controversy due to its explicit lyrics and mature themes. It presented a more realistic and raw side of street life which was different from the cheerful image of Hip Hop in mainstream pop culture at that time.
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CensorshipThe song was heavily censored for radio and video play, with its lyrics rewritten to remove explicit content and offensive language. Despite this, the original version remains a fan-favorite due to its honesty and rawness.
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Sampled Sound"How's It Goin' Down" sampled a sound from an earlier song, "Love's Gonna Last" by Jeff Tyzik. This is a common practice in Hip hop music where a small portion of another artist’s song is used in the creation of a new track.
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SignificanceDMX's "How's It Goin' Down" is seen as a significant track in his career, showcasing his narrative storytelling ability and further bolstering his status as a popular and influential figure in the hip-hop genre.
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Chart-EpisodeAn interesting fact is that after the sad demise of DMX in April 2021, the song reappeared on the iTunes hip-hop/rap song sales chart.
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Live Performances"How’s It Goin’ Down" was a staple in DMX live performances, with fans anticipating its delivery throughout the show.
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