Gangsta Nation
Westside Connection, Nate Dogg
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Consider this an invitation, to my Gangsta Nation This day right here is really rough These girls out here about the bucks These fools out here afraid to bust I have no fear, afraid of what And in five beers I'm comin' up Fools talk real loud but don't run up When we come through they'd run it up We still right here don't fresh your luck Homey I'm tired of the cowards parkin' like this walkin' like this From the concrete when they chalkin' like this And there he goes and a trick pose and a throw back Holdin' a gack ain't gonna bust and know that It's a dub ass see thang dub see brain And we don't kick it but bust it and khaki jeans strains I'm done movin' I'm clearin' the crowd It's the who bangin' bandana cri-mi-ni-mi-nal The ori-gi-nal Evacuate the building look here come a plane No, it's the big bad Westside Connect Gang And bump what you plain homey this who bang With enough game to drive a swear broad insane And we number one gunners no we ain't stunners It's real with us partner, dealers and drug runners And Mack need a D-bo in a H2 Hummer Lookin' hotter than the South Central L.A. summer, let's go This day right here is really rough These girls out here about the bucks These fools out here afraid to bust I have no fear, afraid of what And in five beers I'm comin' up Fools talk real loud but don't run up When we come through they'd run it up We still right here don't fresh your luck What the hell is Ice Cube talkin' about That's how you get these here parked in you mouth Westside ride trick, the same old spit I don't converse with chicks I ain't goin' hit I don't holla at these pros that sing like Ashante Body like Beyonce, face like Andre (uh) Bitch you kinda strangé But I'm with so my Andre got to be bomb rate Have you seen us, naw Haters can't see us Connect Gang we the G'est nigga Countless calls and countless charges Street niggas makin' blunts out of Cuban cigars Big by the lines sip notice by the liters With a flock of pros on us cause the chronic is the greenest And to my G's incarcerated and on probation I'ma stay bagin' for the whole G Nation nigga This day right here is really rough These girls out here about the bucks These fools out here afraid to bust I have no fear, afraid of what And in five beers I'm comin' up Fools talk real loud but don't run up When we come through they'd run it up We still right here don't fresh your luck It's a Gangsta Nation if you in you a G And the whole world influence by the be in the sea Now tell the truth rappers you don't bow like me Cause I'm really from the gang ya'll is industry And while I'm servin' up and comin young hustlas and gluckas Bangin' for the hood causin' havoc and ruckus You fools actin label kissin' up like suckas And your trick solder down when you pee lil' bustas One thing I do know I ain't the uno Big puno rap sumo on pruno (you know) I'd like to thank the congregation In my affiliation to the Gangsta Nation I'm hard on them, yeah I'm ruthless You like a stress sac, boy you useless You know the side trick, better get up on it Cause it must be a single with Nate Dogg singin' on it This day right here is really rough These girls out here about the bucks These fools out here afraid to bust I have no fear, afraid of what And in five beers I'm comin' up Fools talk real loud but don't run up When we come through they'd run it up We still right here don't fresh your luck
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Written by: NATHANIEL D HALE, WILLIAM CALHOUN, ICE CUBE, FREDERIC FARID NASSAR, DEDRICK D'MON ROLISON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Songtrust Ave, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Gangsta Nation" was released on October 7, 2003, as the second single from Westside Connection's second album, "Terrorist Threats."
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Artist Line-upThe song features three prominent West Coast rappers: Ice Cube, WC, and Mack 10, all members of the group Westside Connection, with R&B singer, Nate Dogg on the hook.
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Music StyleThe track is a classic example of West Coast hip hop, with elements of hardcore rap and gangsta rap, showcasing the typical themes of street life, gang loyalty, and life in Los Angeles.
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Chart Performance"Gangsta Nation" performed well on music charts, reaching No. 33 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and No. 16 on the Hot Rap Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song featured cameo appearances from several well-known artists, including Xzibit, Jonathan Davis of Korn, and actor Mike Epps. It was directed by Bryan Barber.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was well received by critics, with Rolling Stone describing it as a 'standout track' and praising its hard-hitting lyrics.
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Production"Gangsta Nation" was produced by Fredwreck, a renowned producer known for his work with Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and more.
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LegacyThe song is considered one of the primary examples of West Coast hip hop and has been credited with helping to re-establish the genre's popularity in the early 2000s.
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Lyrical ContentThe lyrics of "Gangsta Nation" reflect the gangsta lifestyle, including references to gang culture, life in the 'hood, and the daily struggles of life in Los Angeles.
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SamplingThe song samples and interpolates the 1973 song "Cisco Kid" by the American band War.
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