Poison
Kool G Rap
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This is poison so be alert and cautious Those who act courageous you will get nauseous Infected or contaminated Turn on your stereo never come radio-activated Deadly and fatal, poison the title My recital hits the parts that are vital So tune in the tone of beats and poems Polo's headphones becomes a skull and crossbones Pull out your Q-tips, clean out the earwax If you're still hard of hearing I'mma scrub them with Ajax With maximum drum so behave and remember You're a slave to my sound wave Faster rhymes I mastermind I have to find A new method time after time Write a rhyme quick when I pull out my Bic pen Stick to an idea, the soundproof slick then Put it on paper cause I make you hyper Than any other rapper cause I keep my rapping riper Like cherries or some say berries Mandatory for the auditorium's glory Here's the story: rappers getting leery to hear me G speaks in a new technique of fury Combination of drums and noise and Yo yo yo Polo yo this is poison Poison! Look-alikes on the mic you should get off You're a rip-off, I'mma rip up, get Rid of, cause you bit off Bite off, ate off. Imitate off They get paid off for G Rap to get laid off Get up and sit up the butterer and buttercup Male or female shut them up, Polo shut her up Yo, you heard what he said shut the hell up, man Yeah, hide my line as you pick them up Rob me blind of my rhymes you might as Well have said: "stick 'em up." Letters of metaphor matters to Better the fatter your pocket Rhymes blast off like rockets Rhymes will be replaced and beats erased In case a rapper tries to trace hardcore bass Made in a minute the sky is the limit For reaching the goal and the dream Wouldn't you want to be in it to win it? Biters are wanted like animals hunted Soon as I get them I hit them I done it To the suckers who fronted The rappers who made it and did it Forget about winning the battle cause I'mma shake rattle and roll A little something for girls and boys and Yo yo Polo my man yo this is poison Read the label sucker P-O-I-S-O-N yeah, Poison Poison! A mind designed to find a rhyme that's right on time One step beyond and not behind the line That separates dogs from divine Take it as a caution, or a warning sign Whether antonyms, words I'm blending them Homonyms, synonyms, good like M&M's With Polo and while he's slicing I'll turn the mike's last name into Tyson My brain is like a factory constantly creating Material stitch by stitch for decoration Lyrics are fabrics, beat is the lining My passion in rhyming is fashion designing Now it gets odd it, cause people want to sport it You bought it, if you didn't then you couldn't afford it Poetry full of surprises, it's like a game show And my brain glows just like a rainbow Rappers and poets they already know it G Rap is a terror not a error and never Will I stop reaching for better Whether wheels of steel or reel to reel G Rap will make you feel the real deal I usually rap hardcore and I know That y'all thinking am I somehow semi, so We yell "party" and girls and boys and Remember Kool G Rap, Doc the Butcher and Polo is poison
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Written by: IAN OWEN DEVANEY, ANDY MORRIS, LISA JANE STANSFIELD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"Poison" is a hip-hop song by Kool G Rap & DJ Polo, featured on their debut studio album "Road to the Riches" released on March 14, 1989.
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Major InfluenceKool G Rap is often cited as a major influence for many of the biggest names in Hip Hop like Eminem, Jay-Z, and Big Pun due to his complex lyricism displayed in songs like "Poison".
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Introduction to Mafioso RapThis song is an early example of Mafioso Rap, a hardcore hip hop sub-genre focused on mafioso lifestyle. It introduced crime narratives into rap music, a style Kool G Rap would become known for.
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Pioneering Track"Poison" is considered a pioneering track in the hardcore rap genre due to its explicit lyrics and hard-hitting beats.
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Anti-Drug MessageDespite its title, "Poison" is an anti-drug song. Kool G Rap uses the metaphor of poison to describe the harmful effects of drugs.
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Significant CollaborationThe collaboration between Kool G Rap and DJ Polo was significant for the time and paved the way for many future rapper-DJ duos. Their chemistry is on full display in "Poison".
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SamplingThe song samples from "It's a New Day" by Skull Snaps and "Think (About It)" by Lyn Collins.
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Use in Popular Culture"Poison" has been featured in several films and TV shows, solidifying its status as a hip-hop classic.
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Reception"Poison" is highly regarded within the hip-hop community, often celebrated for its detailed storytelling and Kool G Rap's unique vocal style.
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Chart PerformanceEven though "Poison" did not chart significantly on release, the song has since gained immense popularity and is now considered a classic in the hip hop genre.
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Impacted Future GenerationsThe confrontational and innovative style of "Poison" influenced a whole generation of rappers and hip-hop artists, bringing a grittier, more realistic voice to the genre.
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