Hit 'Em
Coolio
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It has (It has) come to my understanding that (that) There are those (those) who question my skillz (my skillz) And abilities (and abilities) Since it is thus (it is thus) I must (I must) Release (release) Myself (myself) For with thou be reprimanded (reprimanded) Hit 'Em! Hocus focus on the mighty mic loco Me and the Forty dump yo ass like a pogo You better kick it cause I been workin' on my mojo Make your crew disappear like Dorothy and Toto Your trippin' on me because your girl want my photo Nigga, you better chill before I send my homie home with your hoe Fools get ca-reemed when they steps into my dojo It's the ghetto witch doctor sprinklin' herbs on the voco' I deliver hits like my name was FujiMoto Platinum and gold all the way to Acalpuco To all rappers international, domestic, and loc-al Step to the fo or get your ass rolled up like a Rollo Your points need bifocals You better try to see like Total My name ain't Ralph Lauren but I'll play your ass like polo I kick a solo From here to Sojo You ain't no man eater, nigga, so your hoe style is no go [Chorus] Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em (Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha) Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em (Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha) Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em (Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha) Rrrr, stick 'em. Hit 'em! (Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha) Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em (Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha) Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em (Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha) Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em (Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha) Rrrr, stick 'em. Hit 'em! Hit 'em! (Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha) Get that nigga, get that nigga! (Ha-ha) I'm stickin niggaz like Mexican's in penitentaries The niggaz is flinchin, see everytime the homies mention me Grew up off Avalon and Century With a hundred ways of illegal en-ta-ry Can't injure me My momma fucked the Unibomber that's why I'm blowin shit to smithareens I'm like (Wu-Wu-Wu-Wu! Wee!) The nigga flying guillotine (Ha-ha!) The illest things I bring that not even DeVante could swing Before a nigga serve me, his seventy-six is a winter green F*ck your team (nigga) Crowbar eatin niggaz up like Edy, I mean (I mean) It's time we started servin niggaz like they was dope fiends (Right) I smoke all label rosters when I rock like the thing in the bucket doin ninety-five like Rodney King Extreme antimostity, your ultimate adversary I'm like white blood cells fightin' H.I.V. inside a capillary (Bitch) I'll beat that ass blindfolded like a pinata, scary, my prom night I was fuckin Carrie, had her screamin "Bloody Mary!" [Chorus] Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em! (Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha) Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em! (Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ah) Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em! (Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Ha-ha) Rrrr, stick 'em! Hit 'em! (Ha-ha, Ha-ha, Hit 'em!) Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em! (Ha-ha, Ha-ha) Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em! (Wha?) Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em! (Break that nigga off) Rrrr, stick 'em. Hit 'em! Hit 'em! (What's that, Cool?) Cool, break this nigga off! Alright, wait, wait, wait It ain't ova I burn like a nova It's the ?all see Mona? Like mother fuckin Yoda I rock like baking soda From Compton to Dakota And when I drop I'm gonna crush all these busta's like a boulda So grab your hoe (hoe), and see if you can hold hu (hold her) I put bitches and pets on a fantastic voyage on a ship like Noah I told ya I'm a soldier Wake that ass up like Folger's Give the people what they want a little bit more-a You don't know the score What the hell you comin here for? Whip that ass like grandpa used to do when he was sore It's the hardcore Take your whole hood to war It's time for all the bitch ass niggaz to hit the door Go home and get your pen and brush up on your metaphors It's the forty muskateer, cuttin that ass up with swords You be the prey, I'll be the predator Bring the feather to that ass so niggaz call me Thor [Chorus] Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em (Ha-ha, Ha-ha) Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em (Ha-ha, Ha-ha) Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em (Ha-ha, Ha-ha) Rrrr, stick 'em. Hit 'em! (Ha-ha, Ha-ha) Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em (Ha-ha, Ha-ha) Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em (Ha-ha, Ha-ha) Rrrr, stick 'em, ha ha ha, stick 'em Rrrr, stick 'em. Hit 'em! Hit 'em!
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Written by: ARTIS L., JR. IVEY, JAMES CARTER, MARK JUSTIN, MARK MORALES, DARREN ROBINSON, DAMON WIMBLEY, SHERWIN CHARLES
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Hit 'Em" by Coolio was released in 1996 as part of the soundtrack "The Substitute" for the movie of the same name.
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Album AppearancesThough popular, "Hit 'Em" did not feature on any of Coolio's studio albums.
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Music GenreThe song signifies Coolio's signature style of West Coast hip hop, mixed with a tinge of G-funk, a genre popular in the mid-90s.
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Song Theme"Hit 'Em" is a typically aggressive rap track where Coolio's lyrics dig into the socio-political issues of his time in line with gangsta rap's narrative tradition.
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CollaborationsThe song was produced by Bryan "Wino" Dobbs and DJ Romeo, regular collaborators with Coolio.
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Chart PerformanceAs a soundtrack song and not an official single, "Hit 'Em" did not chart on the Billboard 100 or any other major charts.
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Additional AppearancesBesides "The Substitute" movie soundtrack, "Hit 'Em" also appeared in the game "Madden NFL 2005."
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Sample"Hit 'Em" incorporates a sample of Curtis Mayfield's classic "Freddie's Dead," showcasing Coolio's practice of mixing old soul music with modern hip hop beats.
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Coolio's CareerBy the time "Hit 'Em" came out, Coolio had already won a Grammy for his hit single "Gangsta's Paradise," cementing his stature in the Hip-Hop scene.
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About CoolioCoolio, born Artis Leon Ivey Jr., was a significant figure in the mid to late '90s Hip-Hop scenario. He's known for his lyrical content that often highlights social issues.
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