Top Billin

Audio Two

About Top Billin

"Top Billin'" is a single for American hip-hop duo Audio Two, released as the B-side of the single "Make It Funky" from the album What More Can I Say? It was released before First Priority Music inked a distribution deal with Atlantic Records. The song was voted #8 in About.com's Top 100 Rap Songs. It was also included in both lists of the musical-reference book 1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die: And 10,001 You Must Download. In 2012, the song was ranked 43rd as Rolling Stone's 50 Greatest Hip Hop Songs of All-Time.  


Year:
1988
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MC am I people call me Milk 
When I'm bustin up a party I feel no guilt 
Gizmo's cuttin, up for the 
Suckers that's, down with meeee!! 
The One of us, that's how I feel 
To be down you must appeal 
To the Two, we're rated R 
We're gifted, and we're going far 
Down the road, to the bank 
While I'm here I'd like to thank 
Mom and dad, they knew the time 
Gizmo's scratching Milk Dee's rhyming 
Milk is chillin, Giz is chillin 
What more can I say? Top billin 
That's what we get, got it good 
Since you understood, would you 
Stop scheming, and looking hard 
I got a great big bodyguard 
So step up if you wanna get hurt 
Milk Dee's gonna pull the skirt 
I get money, money I got 
Stunts call me honey if they feel real hot 
That's how it is, you can ask Giz 
I stole your girl while you were in prison 
Jail, for MC assault 
You was jealous it's all your fault 
Milk is chillin, Giz is chillin 
What more can I say? Top billin 
That's what we get, got it good 
And since you understood, would you 
Clap your hands, your hands you clap 
If your girl's out of place it's your girl I slap 
And if you're dumb, you'll ask why 
I am from that Do-or-Die 
The Audio Two, the Two's Audio 
I got a brother and his name's Gizmo 
Milk is chillin, Gizmo's chillin 
What more can I say? Top billin 
That's what we get, got it good 
And since you understood, would you 
Bite a rhyme, if you dare 
I get the papers so I don't care 
My contributions to this jam 
Is confusing, because I am 
Milk Dee, Milk Dee's dated all the way 
The super easy mightiest MC okay 
Yes I'm down, down by law 
I get the girlies out on the floor 
G is D, down is G 
Two the at the top is where he'll be 
That is us, call us odd 
Girls come in you won't be bored 
Milk is chillin, Giz is chillin 
What more can I say? Top billin 
That's what we get, got it good 
And since you understood, would you 
Do a dance, dance the Two 
If, you can dance it's easy to do 
This dance is on and on and on 
Dance until your breath is gone!!

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Audio Two

Audio Two were the Brooklyn, New York hip hop duo of emcee Kirk "Milk Dee" Robinson and DJ Nat "Gizmo" Robinson, most famous for its first hit, the classic "Top Billin'." The duo are also the older brothers of female hip-hop star MC Lyte. more »

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Written by: Kirk Robinson, Roy Hammond

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11 facts about this song

Classic Hip Hop Record
"Top Billin'" by Audio Two is hailed as one of the most iconic hip-hop records of all time. The braggadocious tone of the song, delivered in a laid-back rap-style, influenced an entire generation of emcees.
Innovative Music Production
"Top Billin'" is also known for its minimal, stripped-back beat that emphasized Milk Dee's vocals. It laid the foundation for minimalistic production style in hip-hop.
Sample Influencer
The lyrics and beat of "Top Billin'" have been sampled over 270 times by various artists, including Dr. Dre, The Notorious B.I.G., and Mary J. Blige, making it one of the most sampled songs in hip-hop history.
Brother Duo
"Audio Two" is a duo composed of brothers Milk Dee and Gizmo. The strong familial bond helped create a unique synergy in their music and "Top Billin'" is a prime example of that.
Home Recording
Interestingly, "Top Billin'" was recorded in their home with a very simple setup. This just goes to show that creativity and talent can outrun expensive studio equipment.
B-Side Success
Interestingly, "Top Billin'" was originally the B-side to "Make it Funky." However, DJs started playing "Top Billin'" more, eventually leading to its commercial success. It's a great example of how unpredictable music popularity can be.
Authenticity
"Top Billin'" has been celebrated for its pure, authentic representation of East Coast hip-hop during the golden age.
Legacy
Though Audio Two did not attain much commercial success after "Top Billin'," they remain iconic in hip hop culture for their contribution to the art.
Woman in the Video
The woman featured in the "Top Billin'" music video is their real-life sister MC Lyte, who herself is a recognized figure in the hip-hop industry.
Creative Origin
The concept of "Top Billin'" reportedly came about when Milk Dee freestyled the lyrics during a beatbox session with his brother, reinforcing the creative spontaneity of hip-hop culture.
Iconic Line
The opening line of "Top Billin'" - "What more can I say? I wouldn't be here today, if the old school didn't pave the way" - pays homage to the pioneers of hip-hop music, making it an iconic line often referenced in the genre.

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