My Hood

Jeezy, Young Jeezy

About My Hood

"My Hood" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Young Jeezy, released December 11, 2005 as the fourth single from his debut studio album Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 (2005). The song, produced by Grand Hustle in-house producer Cordale "Lil' C" Quinn, contains an interpolation of "Rubberband Man" as performed by T. I.. The music video, directed by Hype Williams, is in black and white, with a few pockets of color. "My Hood" was Derek Jeter's walk-out music for his at bats during the 2006 Major League baseball season.  


Year:
2005
4:00
174 
#4

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[Chorus]
Every time I do it I do it for my hood
Every time I do it I do it for my hood 
And every time I do it I do it for they hood
And every time I do it I do it for yo hood
And every time I do it I do it for they hood
It's understood I do it for the hood

The streets love jeezy and I love 'em back
If I still had the work I getcha sack
It's all gravy still reaching wit my words
And make 'em feel good on the first and the third
Take you back when I was sixteen wits a bankroll
Posted on a corner like a light pole
They used to call us track stars
Before they even stopped we ran to dem cars
And everybody on the block got the same agenda
Hustle from the beginning of January til the end of December
Wasn't smokin purple then it was more like bobby brown
On that hen dog got a nigga drinking straight brown (7/11 nigga you know)
You know 10 to 4 shake 'em up talk shit get my drink and let 'em go
Even when I'm on the road the gangstas stay in touch
Why you think they love me so much (ha ha!)

[Chorus]

I'm talking bout summertime cookouts and wintertime flights
It ain't nothing we hearing shots all night
Ford Taurus pulls up everybody run
White boys jump out running wit they guns (5-0, 5-0)
Ford Taurus leave everybody came back
Hope dem boys didn't find my sack
Real recognize real I suppose
I guess that's why the gangstas be at all my shows
Got the deal nothing changed but my clothes
Still catch me in the jects fuckin' wit' dem hoes (projects!)
Like coo-coo cal
Lord I wish mad Lou could see me now
Wish gold mouth was there wish mailman was free
A lot of niggas crossing over dog no not me
Plus I been in the commercials when I watch TV
And everybody know I rep these streets faithfully

[Chorus]

Ford Taurus pull up everybody run
White boys jump out running wit they guns
Ford Taurus leave everybody came back
Hope dem boyz didn't find my sack

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Young Jeezy

Jay Wayne Jenkins (born October 12, 1977), better known by his stage name Young Jeezy, is an American rapper. He is a member of the hip hop group United Streets Dopeboyz of America (USDA) and a former member of BMF (Black Mafia Family). He began his career in 2001 under an independent label and joined Boyz 'N Da Hood in 2005, the same year his solo major label debut Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 was released. Its single "Soul Survivor", which featured Akon, became a top-ten hit in the US. more »

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Written by: Jay Jenkins, Lavell Crump, Cordale Quinn, Clifford Harris

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Artist Profile
"My Hood" is a song by Jay Wayne Jenkins, better known by his stage name Young Jeezy, an American rapper known for his unique sound dubbed as "trap music."
Album Details
The song "My Hood" is taken from Young Jeezy's debut studio album, "Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101," which was released on July 26, 2005.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "My Hood" climbed as high as number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, which is a significant achievement for a debut song.
Music Genre
Young Jeezy’s song “My Hood” falls under the genre of Southern Hip Hop, a subgenre of Hip Hop music which originated from the Southern United States.
Critical Reception
The song was praised by critics for its real and raw lyrics representing the street life and the struggles of growing up in a neighborhood with various life challenges.
Music Video
The music video for "My Hood" was filmed in Atlanta, Georgia, where Young Jeezy grew up, further enhanced the authenticity and relatable elements of the song.
Song Features
The song has elements of gruff rhymes and soulful background strings, showcasing the signature style of Young Jeezy.
Record Label
"My hood" was released under the record label Def Jam Recordings, a label renowned for its contribution to hip hop and urban music.
Collaboration
The song was produced by Grand Hustle team producers Lil' C and Mars of 1500 or Nothin'.
Cultural Influence
"My Hood" played a significant role in popularizing trap music, a sub-genre of hip hop music characterized by its lyrical content and sound, which often includes synthesizer music and hard-edged beats.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "My Hood" cover Young Jeezy's experiences growing up in a low-income neighborhood, with themes of survival and striving to succeed despite adversity.

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