Unify

Kid Capri

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. 


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1999
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featuring Slick Rick  Snoop Doggy Dogg 

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 cause my rap will make you eat your words son 
(Word to God) Scratch I? Who the hardest to match (I) 
Bright rewrite your 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 want to start rappin (boy they're not gonna win) 
And want to dash at lethal or evil 
Could a King bring style and class to black people? 
Stick a whole log in and he buggin 
cause 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 

I'm twenty-six.. still in the mix 
My hair gettin longer, my game gettin stronger 
A nigga been on one, I thank God 
Cause 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 Rick-why 
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

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Kid Capri

David Anthony Love, Jr. (born February 7, 1967), also known by his stage name Kid Capri, is an American musician. He was born in the The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He is the son of David Love, Sr., a musician/singer. He is of African-American and Italian descent. more »

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Written by: JASON M. DUBREE, CHARLES J. EPPERLY, GREG D. FORNEY, JOSEPH B. III HEINL, BRANDON L. LAWSON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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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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