Guap

Big Sean

About Guap

"Guap" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Big Sean, released on October 26, 2012, as the lead single from his second studio album Hall of Fame (2013). The song was produced by frequent collaborator Key Wane and Young Chop with additional production from Darhyl "Hey DJ" Camper Jr. and Rob Kinelski. In addition to releasing the single, Big Sean also announced that his next album would be released on December 18, 2012, but it was later pushed back. The song features ad-libs from Kanye West and its producer Key Wane. It has peaked at number 21 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. 


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2013
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God, oh, God (boing, boing)
I've been working all god damn year, I just got my check
I'm 'bout to spend it all on me, I'm worth it, yeah

Holla, tell me what you see (What you see)
Pull up, watch these motherfuckers freak
Watch 'em say waddup though when you see me in the streets
Good Music in this biz now drop that motherfuckin' beat

Okay, this to all of my enemies that seeing me gettin' guap right now
Seeing me gettin' guap right now, seeing me gettin' guap right now
This to all of my hatin' hoes that seeing me gettin' guap right now
Seeing me gettin' guap right now, hell yeah, I won't stop right now
This to all my old hoes that seeing me gettin' guap right now
Seeing me gettin' guap right now, hell yeah, I won't stop right now
Seeing me gettin' guap right now, hell no, I won't stop right now
Hell no, I won't stop right now, seeing me gettin' guap right now

Okay, I need 50k large (right now)
My momma needed a new crib (right now)
My daddy need a new car (right now)
So I be goin' so hard (right now)
Detroit is my yard (right now)
I need a 17 car garage (right now)
I need a 17 broad menage (right now)
I need a jail house to free my dogs (right now)
I done paid taxes, paid dues, paid bills my whole life so I'ma throw money in the air,
Like I'm tryin' to pay the sky (Oh yeah)
Told myself that man if I can't live like this, I'd rather die (Die)
I give it up to God, and he always replies
"Control yo' hoes, you let her talk to you crazy
You got baby mama drama, you ain't even got you no baby!"
You fugazi, b-boss up, boss up with your time dog
You ain't got time for no hoes, I ain't even got time for time off

(I'm on) this to all of my enemies that seeing me gettin' guap right now
Seeing me gettin' guap right now, seeing me gettin' guap right now
This to all of my hatin' hoes that seeing me gettin' guap right now
Seeing me gettin' guap right now, hell yeah, I won't stop right now
This to all my old hoes that seeing me gettin' guap right now
Seeing me gettin' guap right now, hell yeah, I won't stop right now
Seeing me gettin' guap right now, hell no, I won't stop right now
Hell no, I won't stop right now, seeing me gettin' guap right now

Okay, I need 50k large (right now)
My homie just beat the charge (right now)
My brother need a new job (right now)
So I be goin' so hard (right now)
I need my face on a black card (right now)
My iPhone need a charge (right now)
My fish tank need sharks (right now)
I need a blimp to say the worlds ours (right now)
So these niggas can know I do what they can't
I'm stuntin' for all the people who ain't
You still hatin'? You should be fuckin' ashamed
Far as I came, guess when you're running the game they want you to sprain yeah,
I know, but I don't get my stress on
Takin' shots, swear is like my stomachs made of Teflon
They like, "Boy, won't you get your rest on?"
Bitch, 'cause I'm up for every hour I was slept on
And last night I dreamed about two girls, bisexual
They was tryin' things, trisexual
Then I woke up in a city where the population match the death toll
Drew my blueprint, got it illustrated, F.F. affiliated
Millions chasin' go to sleep wake up continuated
Life of a Don, Sean Don sippin', never had a palm readin'
Always had my palms itchin' time to get it
Boy, I was taught to get it till it's gone
Even when I got it, watch me get it like I don't

Hol' up, tell me what you see (What you see)
Pull up, watch these motherfuckers freak
Watch 'em say waddup though when you see me in the streets
Good. Music in this biz now drop that motherfuckin' beat

Okay, this to all of my enemies that seeing me gettin' guap right now
Seeing me gettin' guap right now, seeing me gettin' guap right now
This to all of my hatin' hoes that seeing me gettin' guap right now
Seeing me gettin' guap right now, hell yeah, I won't stop right now
This to all my old hoes that seeing me gettin' guap right now
Seeing me gettin' guap right now, hell yeah, I won't stop right now
Seeing me gettin' guap right now, hell no, I won't stop right now
Hell no, I won't stop right now, seeing me gettin' guap right now

Right now, whoa
Right now, whoa
Right now, whoa
Right now, whoa
Right now, whoa
Right now, whoa

This to all my enemies that see me gettin' guap right now
See me gettin' guap right now, hell yeah, won't stop right now
See me gettin' guap right now, hell no, I won't stop right now
Hell no I won't stop right now, see me gettin' guap right now

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Big Sean

Sean Michael Anderson (born March 25, 1988), better known by his stage name Big Sean, is an American rapper. Big Sean signed with Kanye West's GOOD Music in 2007, and then in 2008 signed with Def Jam Recordings. more »

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Written by: DARHYL CAMPER, KANYE WEST, SEAN ANDERSON, NOAH GOLDSTEIN, ALEXANDER IZQUIERDO, ANDREA MARTIN, TYREE PITTMAN, ROBERT KINELISKI, DWANE M WEIR II

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release and Reception
"Guap" was released on October 26, 2012, by GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings. - It received praise for its catchy beats, innovative production, and memorable one-liners.
Chart Performance
Despite only reaching number 71 on the US Billboard Hot 100, the song shone on the Rap songs chart where it hit number 21.
Production Credits
Production duties were handled by Key Wane and Young Chop, while it was co-produced by Kanye West and Big Sean himself.
Music Video
The music video for "Guap" premiered on December 16, 2012, and featured Big Sean giving a tour of his hometown, Detroit.
Song Theme
The term 'guap' is slang for money, which fits the song's theme of wealth and success. Big Sean celebrates his rise to fame and prosperity in the lyrics.
Album Placement
The song served as the lead single for Big Sean's second studio album, "Hall of Fame."
Critic Reviews
Critics were generally positive about "Guap," often citing it as a standout track on "Hall of Fame." However, some found it too materialistic or formulaic.
Live Performances
Big Sean performed "Guap" live on a few occasions, including at the Power 106 Cali Christmas concert 2012.
Behind the Song
Big Sean has stated that "Guap" was designed to be an anthem for anyone who works hard and wants to celebrate their achievements.
Commercial Success
"Guap" obtained Gold certification in the United States by the RIAA for selling over 500,000 copies, showing its commercial appeal.

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