Shifftee
Onyx
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IIIIIII, got struck by lighting and the thunder! Wildin in the shit from the tundra - The wonder Help me up, someone's pullin me under! A scorcher, flame on the brain, this is torture Terrible, horrible, sick shit I brought ya! Sacrifice the virgin, urban I'm splurgin Split splice, I prefer to bring it like a surgeon right Bombs I got shatter, bulletholes in the paper Escape the, madness, ONYX, the baddest! (Yup) Souls of a soldier in the streets of survival If you have to find the blackness, here's the gun to guide you! Fumble up, crews crumble up, under pressure God! It's hard, f*ck you broke your tooth playin' Shiftee! Low down, gritty and grimey Shiftee! Low down, gritty and grimey Shiftee! Low down, gritty and grimey Shiftee! Low down, gritty and grimey Shiftee! Low down, gritty and grimey Come and just bust me, peel the real shit! Drilled through ya ear drum, hell yeah, I'm fearsome! My equilibrium, is touched with the U.S.G., sickness Contaminated with slickness! Filthy nasty grungy, tracks of the wretched I gotta deflect it, crazy desperate, deception! Yeahhh, son, keep 'em on the run! If you wasn't a two, then you musta been the one! It's not a big case, to erase, who makes it my fate You just, waste your time and blood, so you better play ya space! Cause if that's some shit, gon' get real stupid! And, you and your man, can TROOP IT! Shiftee! Low down, gritty and grimey Shiftee! Shiftee! Shiftee! Shiftee! Aiy you you nasty ass! (What's up big fella!) Hey whatever, whatever shit, the dirty desert dweller! Who said never, all in together! (Now I'm a show you how the Afficial niggaz F*CK IT UP!) Shiftee! Low down, gritty and grimey Shiftee! Low down, gritty and grimey Shiftee! Low down, gritty and grimey Shiftee! Low down, gritty and grimey Shiftee! Low down, gritty and grimey Shiftee! Low down, gritty and grimey Shiftee! Low down, gritty and grimey Shiftee! Low down, gritty and grimey One day I'ma rule the fuckin world, just mark my word I've got the filthiest shit, human ears ever heard! And even if you wash my mouth out with soap I'll still be as disgusting and despicable! Unpredictable, liable to flip my lid! My moms dropped me on my head, when I was a kid! Back then I lost all my marbles, today I lost my job So in essence it's armageddon, somebody's bound to get robbed! Watch out! This could be you I believe Put a gun to your face, it's better to give than recieve! I'm more than meets the eye, energize, make your blood pressure rise Mad Face ain't no disguise! Shiftee! Low down, gritty and grimey Shiftee! Low down, gritty and grimey Shiftee! Low down, gritty and grimey Shiftee! Low down, gritty and grimey Yeaaaaaaa!
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Written by: CHYLOW M PARKER, KIRK JONES, FREDDIE SCRUGGS, TYRONE GEORGE TAYLOR
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7 facts about this song
Song Facts"Shifftee" is a song by the American hardcore hip-hop group, Onyx.
- The song first appeared on their debut studio album, titled "Bacdafucup," which was released in 1993.
- "Shifftee" was the third single to be released from this album following "Throw Ya Gunz" and "Slam."
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Chart PerformanceDespite its aggressive tone and explicit lyrics, the song managed to chart on several Billboard charts, such as the Hot Rap Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Shiftee" was directed by Diane Martel, who is also known for directing music videos for popular artists such as Miley Cyrus and Christina Aguilera.
- The video's setting is dark and gritty, fitting the grimy, raw sound of the song.
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Lyrics and Theme"Shiftee" is an aggressive, gritty song featuring explicit lyrics typical of hardcore hip-hop.
- The song's title, "Shiftee" derives from a slang term that was reportedly used frequently by the group, which means to act or move in a sneaky, deceptive manner.
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Critical ReceptionDespite its hardcore style, "Shiftee" and the album in general received positive reviews from music critics.
- The album "Bacdafucup" eventually went Platinum, indicating the commercial success of the songs including "Shiftee."
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Group FactsOnyx is an American hardcore hip-hop group from South Jamaica, Queens, New York City.
- Its members include Fredro Starr, Sticky Fingaz, Sonny Seeza, and Big DS. "Shiftee" highlights the aggressive rapping styles of these members.
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Impact and InfluenceThe song "Shiftee" is considered one of the defining tracks of the East Coast hardcore hip-hop scene in the 1990s.
- Onyx, along with their songs like "Shiftee," helped pioneer the aggressive, hardcore style of hip-hop that heavily influenced later artists in the genre.
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