It's a Boy

Slick Rick

About It's a Boy

"It's a Boy" is the third and final single released from Slick Rick's second album, The Ruler's Back. It was released on November 21, 1991 and like the previous two singles, was written by Slick Rick and produced by Vance Wright, while the remix was produced by the Large Professor.


Year:
1991
3:30
27 

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[Slick Rick]
It's me at last, the Rickster, Def Jam's where I be
Most agree it's kinda amazin folks are born from where we pee at
Though I definitely fiend it, baby no way, chill, clever mean it
Gotta be careful, be told, commercial ever seen it
Want a few, I wrote, some ask my cheatin do I know
Not a dope, love the mother, or she loves to a ho
So I dig her a lot, and although shorty honey break nigga
How you figure, he a big rat money makin nigga
Cute as a bunny, he tell bout the time he pickin cotton
So it ain't forgottin, hope I don't spoil a nigga rotten
Also, don't discriminate white, he be quite bright, taught he might
If notty like and seventy fiver, help me raise my shorty right
So when I come home wit the quarter, I say, yo shorty run to royal
Seen as a mother livin on soil, it's best to have someone to spoil
So any toy, he wants he get, yo kids it worth it, Mr. A'Doy
Said he destroy, annoy, don't meen a moms in middle of fifth and joy
And it's a boy

[crying]

[Slick Rick]
Picture friends, milk and cookies, when you done wit the boys game
Toy playin, Ricky Jr. being one of the joys name
And further taught him birds and bees
so on the nerdin birds, heard the second to third
and 'dada' better be the first words too
Just kiddin, gonna be a one man girl, spend a lotta me wearin
Best to care, best about what money can buy, is what I be wearin
Rip these ribbons around, protectin, this ain't a kid I've kept in
Don't raise ya kindergarten probably be another major step in
Long as holdin star, holdin, 'cause yo be loadin trips and sowin
Ya knowin, throw a fancy hover in the drowin
It's kinda pleasin a ray, so baby sit, no thank you heasin
Sneazin, now what do I do when he cry for no reason
So any toy, he wants he get, yo kids it worth it, Mr. A'Doy
Said he destroy, annoy, don't meen a moms in middle of fifth and joy
And it's a boy

[crying]

[Slick Rick]
Baby mom, under wing, though if dressed, I could string
Line of cuties, though cling, don't want to mess up a good thing
You know how it is, when guys are big, girls seem to hog
And scream a dog or scheme for more drugs
Goin into labor date, 18 of August
It's that time tellin friends, congratulate's yellin
Gotta be six or premature, but thanks to God, he's doin well
And givin credit where it's due, while rap achievin let it
As for bills forget it, 'cause the way I rap, don't even sweat it
Why though when me and my husband, don't fuss, agree
Though son, I still kinda wish I could of been there when he was born
At 3:01, by gone be gone, there's nowhere wrong and all
Yours sons about, and since I didn't, this being the first
You know I had to write a rap about the incident
And the rose is for the squeeze, I would of sent it for no women
Wit the kin in it, we should thank Lord as we enter a new beginning
And like I said, any toy, I'm tryin ya that, Ms. A'Doy
That they destroy, annoy, don't mean a moms in middle of fifth and joy
And it's a boy

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Slick Rick

Richard Walters (born 14 January 1965), better known by his stage name Slick Rick, is a Grammy-nominated British- American rapper. He has also been known as MC Ricky D and Rick the Ruler. He began his career in late 1983, in the hip hop genre, where he recorded a series of acclaimed recordings such as "La Di Da Di" and "Children's Story". He is known for the use of narrative in his raps and has been called "hip hop's greatest storyteller."” more »

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Written by: PETE TOWNSHEND

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10 facts about this song

Artist
"It's a Boy" is a song released by one of hip-hop's renowned storytellers, Slick Rick. An English-American rapper, he is known for his narrative-based lyrics and unique vocal style.
Album
The song is from Slick Rick's second studio album, "The Ruler's Back." The album was released in 1991, three years after his acclaimed debut album "The Great Adventures of Slick Rick."
Release Year and Peak Chart Performance
"It's a Boy" was released in 1991 and made it to number 54 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Style and Genre
Continuing the signature style of Slick Rick, "It's a Boy" incorporates humor, storytelling, and high-level vocabulary into its lyrics. The song is typically categorized under the genres of East Coast Hip Hop and Golden Age Hip Hop.
Pop Culture Significance
"It's a Boy" became a part of popular culture, with its catchy rhymes and unique style. Its lyrics are often quoted or referenced in various forms of media, a testament to Slick Rick's influence in the hip-hop genre.
Production
The song was produced by Vance Wright and Slick Rick himself. Wright was a frequent collaborator of Slick Rick and contributed significantly to "The Ruler's Back" album.
Unique Visual Imagery
The music video for "It's a Boy" features vibrant, cartoon-like visuals, which reflects Slick Rick's storytelling-style rap and eccentric fashion choices.
Inspirational Value
Slick Rick's storytelling ability in tracks like "It's a Boy" has inspired and influenced many rappers, including subsequent generations of hip-hop artists like Snoop Dogg and Outkast.
Featured Artists
No guest artists are featured on "It's a Boy." The song is a complete representation of Slick Rick's solo capabilities as a rapper.
Sampled Music
"It's a Boy" has been sampled in numerous tracks by other artists, a recognition of its catchy beat and timeless lyrics. Some artists who have sampled the song include MF DOOM and Ludacris.

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