Norf Norf
Vince Staples
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Bitch you thirsty, please grab a Sprite My Crips lurkin', don't die tonight I just want to dance wit' you, baby Just don't move too fast, I'm too crazy Man down, down the ave and get shaded Take a nigga mind off that We can dip, f*ck in the whip, slide right back In the function, one wrong word, start bustin' Put that on my Yankee hat I'm a gangsta Crip, f*ck gangsta rap Where the ladies at? Where the hoes? Where the bitches? Every real nigga know the difference Bandana brown like the dope daddy shootin' in the kitchen Real Norfside nigga, never went to Poly, Wilson or Cabrillo Cocaine color of a creole T-scrap movin' for the d-lo, what he know? I ain't never ran from nothin' but the police From the city where the skinny carry strong heat Norfside, Long Beach, Norfside, Long Beach Hit the corner, make a dollar flip And split the dollars wit' my mama children Folks need Porsches, hoes need abortions I just need y'all out of my business Never no problem, playin' no pitches Never no problem, sprayin' no witnesses No face, no case, been wit' the shit Hopped out broad day then emptied clips Cut class cause it wasn't 'bout cash School wasn't no fun, couldn't bring my gun Know when change gon' come like Obama would say But they shootin' everyday 'round my mama and them way So we put a AK where Kiana and them stay And that's for any nigga say he got a problem wit' me How I'm Crippin' where I'm livin', come and follow me Pistol poppin', Poppy Street I ain't never ran from nothin' but the police From the city where the skinny carry strong heat Northside, Long Beach, Northside, Long Beach Nate Dogg still here cause of niggas like me Police still scared cause of niggas like me In the hood like a dollar sweet tea or a Louis Burger You ain't wit' the business, nigga Who you murdered? You ain't heard of Coldchain Best thang, smokin' out the city Ridin' 'round wit' the same shotgun that shot Ricky Lil' nigga should've zig-zagged, then he got his back wet Now he runnin' Norfside, niggas better fact-check Frontin' wit' the gun talk, I ain't heard a clap yet All my niggas from street, they a nigga best yes 'Cept for Little Halftime, Brody bangin' five blocks Sorry, I hit your homie five times, better grab chalk Did it, got away with it out the Civic We Crippin', Long Beach City, pay a visit Park Ramona, pop blocked a corner Givin' hell 'til it's frozen over, I ain't never ran from nothin' I ain't never ran from nothin' but the police From the city where the skinny carry strong heat Northside, Long Beach, Northside, Long Beach
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Written by: Michael Volpe, Vince Staples
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Norf Norf" is a song by American rapper Vince Staples from his debut double album "Summertime '06," which was released in 2015.
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Production InformationThe song was produced by Clams Casino, a well-respected figure in the world of electronic music and hip-hop production.
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Lyrics ThemeIn "Norf Norf," Vince Staples raps about his harsh upbringing in North Long Beach, California, hence the title "Norf Norf" which is a stylized way of saying North North or North Long Beach.
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Billboard Performance"Norf Norf" managed to reach number 29 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, showcasing its popularity.
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Viral VideoIn 2016, an emotional reaction video by a Christian mother listening to "Norf Norf" went viral, which brought the song additional attention.
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Criticism and ControversyDespite the song's popularity, "Norf Norf" has been criticized for its graphic depiction of gang culture and violence. Staples acknwoledged the controversy but insisted that he is just reporting the reality of his upbringing.
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Accolades"Norf Norf" was largely praised by music critics, with Pitchfork naming the song as "Best New Track" upon release and placing it at number 115 on its list of the 200 best songs of the 2010s.
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Usage in MediaThe song has appeared in numerous forms of media, including the soundtrack for "Madden NFL 17," further cementing its influence.
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Popularity on Streaming ServicesOn Spotify, as of 2022, the song has been streamed over 200 million times, demonstrating its continued popularity.
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Musical Style"Norf Norf" is known for its haunting, minimalist beat, Staples' lyrical storytelling ability, and the use of West Coast G-funk influences.
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