Rockafella
Redman
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Well it's that brother coming six billion feet from beneath And you should be peep-in how I get smoked-out on the weekend I swing it to my crew or down to my fans Schoolin hell of stackas like final exams Cause, it's the Funkadelic, hit you with the irrelevant Elements, and it's coming through your block Can't you smell it trick? Wanna copy-cat my whole format So you get funk tracks, punch lines and skull hats Huh! Got a little Redman in town Who's that effin clown soundin wack with the frown? I don't know man, but you better warn him what I would do Wild out on his staff like birds one and two My crew runs thicka than syrup from the borough You get hurt up, word up, Jam-med like Pearl Knock off from blood clot puff on the rough block R.I.P. my man, Rockafella, it don't stop On and on, and it don't quit Redman rockin on to the funky shit, c'mon On and on, and it don't quit Redman rockin on to the funky shit I said Jersey's in the house Jersey's in the house I said Brooklyn's in the house Brooklyn's in the house I said Uptown's in the house Uptown's in the house I said the Bronx in the hidouse The Bronx in the hidouse Newark, New Jersey, rock rock on, word is bond I'm comin in swarms, so turn your flashlights on Due to difficulty, my style flows while it travels across the planet In 48 Hours like Nick Nolte Droppin the flavor, stay Sky high like Pager I'm magical like Fantasia on paper I Saw the Light like Kraftwerk, of course When the T-L-A Rock shock the stuff, It's Yours! To your drawers, your record label got your staff gassed Thinkin you gonna sell two mil cakes real fast But you flopped, and your image choked like a tec Now, who freakin style your ass gonna steal next? Are there any more imitators in the house? There are no Bust like NBA Jams, and you can have Chicago Catch the cargo, funky like a bag of Bravos Way back, when I used to pump 92 KTU and Carlos Huh! I just stay funky like that Make you wanna my style like a junkie on crack Trick, you better back the freak up, for real now When I break it down from Newark NJ to IllTown On and on, and it don't quit Redman rockin on to the funky shit, c'mon On and on, and it don't quit Redman rockin on to the funky shit I said Virginia's in the house Virginia's in the house I said Cali's in the house Cali's in the house I said Atlanta's in the house Atlanta's in the house North Carolina's in the house Carolina's in the house Yoo-hoo watch the birdie! While Red wreck your brains early If rap was B-Ball, I'd have assists like James Worthy Dribble the rock if you got the hots to get your knot rocked Twice my device, Run-D.MC's from my Rock Box Hey you, better Come Clean like Jeru Before I take phase two and do another pay-per-view To your crew, I give a boom bip to Q-tip Standin tall like Shaq, honey I'm back, this ain't Blue Chips The new stuff, creamin brothas like Breyers He's heating up nah, brotha, I'm on fire! Dribble dribble shootin three pointers to the drum trick Try to take my style? BLAOW! and one DJ Twinz in the house for the nine-square My man Shaft, you don't know you better ask
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Written by: Bernie Worrell, Erick S. Sermon, Reggie Noble, William Earl Collins
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"Rockafella" is a solo track by Reggie "Redman" Noble released in the year 1994.
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Music GenreKnown for its unique style, the track falls under the genres of East Coast Hip-Hop and Hardcore Rap.
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Album DetailsThe song is part of Redman's second studio album named "Dare Iz a Darkside", serving as the third single from the album.
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Song CompositionThe song was solely produced by Reggie "Redman" Noble, emphasizing his skills not only as a rapper but also as a beatmaker.
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Music Sampling"Rockafella" has famous samples from "Flashlight" by Parliament and "Clap Your Hands" by Funkadelic, which adds an interesting mix of funk influences to the song.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised this track in particular for its catchy hooks and Redman's unique vocal stylings.
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Commercial SuccessEven though the album “Dare Iz a Darkside” received Gold certification from the RIAA, "Rockafella" itself didn’t chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Cultural ImpactThe song "Rockafella" is often considered as a classic Redman track, which showcases his raw energy and lyricism.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Rockafella", directed by David Meyers, depicts Redman in various street scene settings, uniquely reflecting the hardcore aspects of the song.
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Live PerformancesRedman usually incorporates "Rockafella" in his live performances, and fans repeatedly demand this song because of its high-energy vibe.
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Lyrics ThemesThe main themes present in the song are hustle, street life, and empowerment, all common elements in Redman's songs.
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Song TitleThe title "Rockafella" is a play on the word "Rockefeller", referencing the wealthy American family, but reinvented with Redman's street-smart attitude.
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