Unify

Snoop Dogg, Kid Capri, Slick Rick

About Unify

"Unify" is the song written and performed by American hip hop recording artists Kid Capri, Snoop Dogg and Slick Rick. It was recorded at Larrabee Studio in Los Angeles, at Bearsville Studio in Bearsville and at The Hit Factory in New York City, and released in 1998 through Track Masters/Columbia Records as the only single from Kid Capri's sophomore studio album Soundtrack to the Streets. It was produced by Kid Capri himself, and contains a sample from "One Mint Julep" written by Rudy Toombs. Its remix version was produced by Poke & Tone, and contains portions of "Good Times" written by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers. The song peaked at #13 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100, at #24 on the Hot Rap Songs, at #57 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales, at #62 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs of the Billboard charts in the United States. It was also included in Slick Rick's 1999 album The Art of Storytelling. 


Year:
1999
3:59
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#4

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I falls off into a party in the N.Y.C.
Niggaz lookin' at me strange but they lovin' my chain
Bang bang, same thang, game came when I left 'em
I do it by my lonely now I'm the big homie

But I'm his royal slickness, ghetto weakness, come Rick is
The one who expose cornball rappers with the quickness
Uhh, who bum from and who balls you hung from
Wouldn't give a f*ck what part of the country you come from

I'm Snoop Dogg, I'm smooth and imperial
I wake up every morning to my lucky charms cereal
Times get drastic, yeah, I'm a classic
Dogg Pound Gangsta chokin' off that boombastic

Now put my verse on the first one-beat the herds come
So be careful 'coz my rap will make you eat your words, son
(Word to God)
Scratch I? Who the hardest to match
(I)
Bright rewrite, you're still garbage to patch

Haven't you heard? I'm loose, shook the Feds like The Juice
Snoop Dogg is a hundred-and-twenty-first proof
Fool usea deuce-deuce of some genuine, draft
I'm genuine, like Vinny's whinin' all about cash
Cash, cash, so indeed I got the weed
And keep the lighter for the hash, has it
Ever been a time when you didn't have a dime
And the only way to get it was to go and do a crime?

Many underclothes hangin' on the hoes, since
(Snoop, Slick Rick)
Crushed anyone opposed
(Lot of ladies)
Pop Cristal, toast to all those like
(Kid Capri)
Helpin' to unify both coasts

Many underclothes hangin' on the hoes, since
(Snoop, Slick Rick)
Crushed anyone opposed
(Lot of ladies)
Pop Cristal, toast to all those like
(Kid Capri)
Helpin' to unify both coasts

I'm shredding your temple, none, 'head of the emperor
Washed up, gang member? Better remember
I wipe my feet upon a rapper like a doormat
I hit 'em where they sit around actin' hardcore at
Thank God for the guardians, in light of this
Rappers always beg for me to show them who the mighty is
Gats gonna limp, snaps on a kid
That always wanna start rappin'
Boy, they're not gonna win

And wanna dash at lethal or evil
Could a king bring style and class to black people?
Stick a whole log in and he buggin'
'Coz I represent self, with my man Snoop Dogg and them
I drop a pile of semen on 'em
Even in a Yugo I could take they woman from 'em
I make the hardest chew the kewl of this
Kid Capri, know the part of peasant, who the ruler is?

Many underclothes hangin' on the hoes, since
(Snoop, Slick Rick)
Crushed anyone opposed
(Lot of ladies)
Pop Cristal, toast to all those like
(Kid Capri)
Helpin' to unify both coasts

Many underclothes hangin' on the hoes, since
(Snoop, Slick Rick)
Crushed anyone opposed
(Lot of ladies)
Pop Cristal, toast to all those like
(Kid Capri)
Helpin' to unify both coasts

I'm twenty-six, still in the mix
My hair gettin' longer, my game gettin' stronger
A nigga been on one, I thank God
'Coz life in the city of stars is gettin' hard
And it's odd for a G to get a job
So I'd rather steal and rob, and mob with my squad
My homie used to bang, now we follow Farrakhan
Used to read The Source

Now all he read is the Holy Qu'ran
Time brings change and change brings time
Listen to me hit you with this gangbang rhyme
Nigga, whattup, who up, you up
Doggy Dogg is on the mic
I'm here to f*ck it izzzup
I give it to y'all, like you really got to have it
Dogg Pound Gangstaz, boy this shit is gettin' tragic

But I'ma make me a grip and dip quick
And f*ck with my nigga Kid Capri on this G shit
Dial tail and bail with my nigga Slick Ricky
And all you niggaz talkin' bullshit can just miss me
Can't twist me, you fuckin' paper haters
I'm dippin' in my nine-eight gold Navigator
I'm dippin' like a lo-lo
Bouncin', smokin' ounces, fo' sho' doe

Many underclothes hangin' on the hoes, since
(Snoop, Slick Rick)
Crushed anyone opposed
(Lot of ladies)
Pop Cristal, toast to all those like
(Kid Capri)
Helpin' to unify both coasts

Many underclothes hangin' on the hoes, since
(Snoop, Slick Rick)
Crushed anyone opposed
(Lot of ladies)
Pop Cristal, toast to all those like
(Kid Capri)
Helpin' to unify both coasts

Many underclothes hangin' on the hoes, since
(Snoop, Slick Rick)
Crushed anyone opposed
(Lot of ladies)
Pop Cristal, toast to all those like
(Kid Capri)

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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: . SNOOP DOGGY DOGG, RICKY WALTERS, RUDOLPH TOOMBS, SNOOP DOGGY DOGG

Lyrics © REGENT MUSIC CORPORATION, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Unify" is a song that belongs to the Hip Hop genre, representing the East Coast style of rap popular in the late '90s.
Collaborative Efforts
The track features the collaborative work of Kid Capri, a renowned DJ, and Slick Rick, a notable British-American rapper.
Release Date
"Unify" was released in the year 1998, on December 8.
Album Inclusion
The song is part of Kid Capri's third studio album called "Soundtrack to the Streets."
Song Objective
The lyrics to "Unify" were a call to unify the then-divided hip-hop culture, hence its title.
Featured Artist
Although Slick Rick is a featured artist on the song, he often steals the limelight due to his distinctive ‘smooth criminal’ moniker and storytelling style.
Critical Reception
"Unify" was lauded for its lyrical content and the message it sent to the hip-hop community, reflecting Kid Capri's and Slick Rick's deep roots in the genre.
Music Video
The music video for "Unify" perfectly encapsulates the late '90s Hip Hop vibe, featuring bold attire and lots of gold jewelry.
Radio Play
"Unify" received noticeable play on the radio upon its release, contributing to its popularity and critical acclaim.
Legacy
Despite not having achieved mainstream commercial success, both Kid Capri and Slick Rick have been highly regarded in hip-hop circles, and "Unify" remains a testament to their talent and the messages they were trying to convey.

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