Break 'Em Off
Lil' Keke, Paul Wall
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I'm a break 'em off real bad I'm a show 'em pourin' up a deuce and ridin' slab [Chorus] I'm a break 'em off real bad I'm a break 'em I'm a break 'em off real bad I'm a break 'em I'm a break 'em off real bad I'm a show 'em pourin' up a deuce and ridin' slab [Paul Wall] Now I gotta work ma wood grain wheel Poppin' trunks, poppin' grillz, still poppin' seals High up in the hill with ma mind on millz Piece of chain swangin', bank roll, shiny grill Baby, I got million dollar dreams with ma mind on cream I'm in that mean, green machine clean on nineteens Flat screens in the headrest, swangin' like a swang set Brandy wine, paint wet, comin' down - that's a fact I'm in the 'lac chasin' broads like a lesbian Full of that Kush flower; I'm breakin' off pedestrians Higher than the street lights, floatin' like a parachute Buzzin' like a bumblebee, mustard green Bentley coupe Young gangsta mac, game sharper than a thumbtack Breakin' 'em off, makin' all the boppers attract Then they watch me; I'm rocked up, fully loaded and slabbin' Tryin' to hit it and quit it Walk off like Big Poppi, then break 'em off [Chorus x 2] [Lil' Keke] Aye, aye I pull up like this, untouchable white wrist I'm hotter than warm piss, berry grape Sunkist The truck gold mist, five-fifty slow, buddy Bentley continental with the mink floors, dummy Paul Wall money - that's expensive taste And 'em frilly ass fools - we send 'em to Myspace I'm a break 'em off until the backbone's broken Stainless steel drop phantom; leave the top open Shit done hit the fan; better cover your nose And the Kush done start burnin'; better cover your clothes (that's right) Concrete crumblin', glass shootin' lasers Crawlin' and cuttin' up on twenty-four razors I'm a show 'em how to make the slab look phenomenal Chasin' paper in the mornin'; call me Houston Chronicle Hold on, then you buckle up the seat belt Swisha House, Young Don, capital TF [Chorus x 2] [Paul Wall] Already I'm higher than the satellite, crawlin' like a baby Maneuverin' through the traffic like I'm Tracy McGrady Still choppin' on 'em buttons; I'm struttin' and lookin' fresh Switch hittin' like Berkman; this is ballin' at its best In dat minute maid droppa' with retractable roof Finer than wood, wavin' the hood, student loans on the two The fifth wheel on the ground, and the trunk in the air Paul Wall, baby, I'm the definition of playa Ma skillz is so ill when workin' that wood wheel Tippin' fours like a waiter, beware of the o'erseer Wide screen mind frame, panoramic pimpin' I'm sippin' on dat Osama, baby, leanin' like I'm limpin' In dat two seater feeder; it's me and a senorita Three ounces up in the liter, and it's ten up in the heater Mackin' a mamacita Runnin' game like a cheetah I'm knockin' 'em out the park Similar to Derek Jeter (Break 'em off) [Chorus]
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Written by: MARCUS EDWARDS, PAUL MICHAEL SLAYTON, LEROY WILLIAMS
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14 facts about this song
Artists- "Break 'Em Off" is a collaboration between two prominent Houston-based rappers named "Lil' Keke" and "Paul Wall."
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Album- The song is the second single from Paul Wall's second studio album, "Get Money, Stay True," which was released in April 2007.
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Genre- "Break 'Em Off" belongs to the southern hip hop genre based on the artists' style and regional origin.
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Music Video- The music video for "Break 'Em Off" premiered on Paul Wall's YouTube channel on November 22, 2009.
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Houston Hip Hop Culture- The song embodies Houston's rich hip-hop culture, known for its "chopped and screwed" production style, slow tempos, and deep lyrics.
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Production- "Break 'Em Off" was produced by Mr. Lee, a well-known music producer from Texas, who has worked with many southern hip hop artists.
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Commercial Success- The song peaked at number 72 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Sound Style- The song features the use of synthesizers, providing a layered, full sound typical of the mid-2000s hip hop.
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Lyrics- Lyrically, the song typically talks about money, cars, and the hustle lifestyle, which is common in southern hip-hop.
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Guest Appearance- In the music video, notable Houston rapper Slim Thug has a cameo appearance.
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Follow Up- The song acted as the follow-up single to Paul Wall's "I'm Throwed", which also featured a prominent Southern rapper, Jermaine Dupri.
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Composition- The song has a running time of approximately 4 minutes and 54 seconds.
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Recognition- While it didn't top the charts, "Break 'Em Off" is regarded as a staple in Houston's hip-hop scene and is still recognized as a quintessential southern rap song to this day.
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Growth of Artists- The collaboration served as a springboard for both Paul Wall and Lil' Keke, gaining them wider recognition in the U.S. hip hop scene.
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