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$$$ talks; only language I understand

2008-05-14T11:24:00.000-04:00

"Money talks; the only language I understand."
Wisdom:Someone who only listens or responds to money has a low-level of self-respect for themselves.
Author: Chamillionaire Song: Not a Criminal Album: Victory (2007)

Hip-Hop Quotes and wisdom @ vacantlot.org

Long gone like Analog; its Digital.

2008-05-04T08:35:00.000-04:00

"Long gone like Analog; its Digital."
Wisdom: Straight to the point - a clear example of the state of hip-hop music today.
Author: Slum Village Song: Bootleggin Album: N/A (2007)

I call these cats Reynolds because they're plastic wrap.

2008-04-17T13:06:00.000-04:00

"I call these cats Reynolds because they're plastic wrap."
Wisdom: 'Reynolds' is a popular household item; it is a plastic wrap product that is used for preserving food and other items.
Author: Talib Kweli Song: Move Something Album: Reflection Eternal (2003)

Because I'm so bright, I'm going to put the spotlight on you.

2008-04-10T07:15:00.000-04:00

"Because I'm so bright, I'm going to put the spotlight on you."
Wisdom: One's belief that they have the ability to make others relevant and/or hot. A very confident attitude in the belief's of one's character.
Author: Lil Wayne Song: Show me what you got freestyle Album: N/A (2006)

Get your popcorn out, watch me do my thing.

2008-04-06T07:17:00.000-04:00

"Get your popcorn out, watch me do my thing."
Wisdom: The assertion that one's style is one to be observed by others for the purpose of learning or entertainment. Witty movie/theatrical reference.
Author: Kash Song: Show me what you got freestyle Album: N/A (2006)

Only 1 of me

2008-04-04T16:13:00.000-04:00

"There are a thousands of YOU; there is only ONE of me."
Wisdom: Implying that one is very unique and does not fit the norm.
Author: Kanye West Song: Stronger Album: Graduation (2007)

I'm, definitely not looking for love, but if you give it to me right now I might say that I was

2008-04-01T03:24:00.000-04:00

"I'm, definitely not looking for love, but if you give it to me right now I might say that I was"
Wisdom: Self-explanatory isn't it?
Author: Ghostface Killah Song: We Celebrate Album: Big Doe Rehab (2007)

Rappers spit rhymes that are mostly illegal; emcee's spit rhymes to uplift their people.

2008-03-17T09:16:00.002-04:00

"Rappers spit rhymes that are mostly illegal; emcee's spit rhymes to uplift their people"
Wisdom: Straight to the point - a clear example of the state of hip-hop music today.
Author: KRS-ONE Song: Classic Album: N/A (2007)

If the world gives me dirt, I can make grass grow.

2008-03-17T09:02:00.001-04:00

"If the world gives me dirt, I can make grass grow."
Wisdom: Straight to the point - a clear example of the state of hip-hop music today.
Author: Skillz Song: I'm a Hustla tho Album: N/A (2007)

Your arms are too short to box with God

2008-03-12T19:47:00.000-04:00

"Your arms are too short to box with god."
Wisdom: Implies that one may not be ready to contend; physically or intellectually with someone who is already a proven 'master' and/or skilled opponent.
Author: Various Artists Song: N/A Album: N/A

Ass like a loaf of Bread

2008-03-11T20:10:00.000-04:00

"She has an ass like loaf of bread; you want a slice."
Wisdom: Implies that a woman's figure, especially her 'butt' is very voloptuous. Furthermore, implies that one and many would want to 'sample' and/or try to 'get with' intimacy with such a woman - a sample even.
Author: Pharrell Song: Angel Album: In My Mind (2006)

They call shots, but I got a trick up my sleeve ...

2008-03-11T11:29:00.000-04:00

"They call shots, I call audibles."
Wisdom: 'They' refers to the system or the powers that be, whom control many of the enterprises of the world. To call an 'audible' is to change the 'shot' that was called; basically changing the shot to adapt to a situation. This quote suggests that one may not be a 'team player' as they call their own shots.
Author: Jay-Z Song: Let me Upgrade you Album: B-Day (2006) by Beyonce

"Came in the game with my style, so I Father'ed you."

2008-03-09T07:25:00.000-04:00

"Came in the game with my style, so I Father'ed you."
Wisdom: They say that "imitation is the best form of flattery", and this hip-hop maxim suggests that one's style is copied by others. Thus, one feels that they were the 'pioneers' of such a style, so any replicated facsimile must have been derived from the pioneer.
Author: Nas Song: You're the man Album: Stillmatic (2001)

The watch face is so blue, its like its holding its breath.

2008-03-07T00:11:00.000-05:00

"The watch face is so blue, its like its holding its breath."
Wisdom: One's belief that there watch costs a significant amount of money because it is encrusted with many diamonds.
Author: Jay-Z Song: Hovi Baby Album: Blueprint 2 (2002)

It's like explaining color to a man that was born blind

2008-03-05T02:32:00.000-05:00

"It's like explaining color to a man that was born blind."
Wisdom: Being able to accomplish an extraordinary feat.
Author: Canibus Song: Let's Ride Album: Can-I-Bus (1998)

Roll up on your crew quicker than long sleeves.

2008-03-03T07:21:00.000-05:00

"Roll up on your crew quicker than long sleeves."
Wisdom: The assertion that one is agile and has the ability to be quick; so that one can surprise an adversary - delivering a shoack and/or blow (literal or metaphorical).
Author: Canibus Song: How We Roll Album: Can-I-Bus (1998)

I'm so ahead of my time that my past is your future

2008-02-28T06:57:00.000-05:00

"I'm so ahead of my time that my past is your future."
Wisdom: One has accomplished much, while another has not accomplished much; and will soon be frowned upon by his or hers peers.
Author: JR Writer Song: Kane Freestyle Album: N/A (2007)

Revenge is the sweetest thing

2008-02-26T12:54:00.000-05:00

"Revenge is the sweetest thing next to p*ssy."
Wisdom: The strong belief that one can attain personal gratification by extracting revenge on an adversary; and such gratification is very pleasing.
Author: 2Pac Song: Hail Mary Album: N/A

They doin' numbers like Sudoku

2008-02-24T02:36:00.000-05:00

"They doin' numbers like Sudoku."
Wisdom: Sudoku is the popular strategy game that deals with arranging numbers in a specific and logical sequence.
Author: Jay-Z Song: Fallin Album: American Gangster (2007)

It go down like Frasier, I ain't talking Kelsey Grammer.

2008-02-09T23:01:00.001-05:00

"It go down like Frasier, I ain't talking Kelsey Grammer."
Wisdom: The reference is to Joe Frasier who was a legendary boxer in the 1900's, and to the actor Kelsey Grammer who had a popular TV show 'Frasier' in the 1990's.
Author: Lil Wayne Song: I'm So Hood remix Album: N/A (2007)

Since they all fall in my Palm, I'll take a Treo.

2008-02-09T18:27:00.001-05:00

"Since they all fall in my Palm, I'll take a Treo."
Wisdom: Cross reference to the popular mobile device of the Palm Treo (smartphone) and the concept of having women fall right into the palm of your hand.
Author: Kanye West Song: Wouldn't Get Far by the Game Album: Doctor's Advocate (2006)

Smooth like a comb over nappy-ass hair

2008-02-09T15:21:00.001-05:00

"Smooth like a comb over nappy-ass hair."
Wisdom: One's style is smooth even in a rough environment.
Author: Big Boi Song: SpottieOttieDopaliscious Album: Aquemini (1997)

The Gingerbread Man even said 'you're a Monster'

2008-02-09T15:20:00.001-05:00

"The Gingerbread Man even said 'you're a Monster'."
Wisdom: Derived from a popular children's folk tale of the 'Gingerbread Monster'.
Author: Kanye West Song: The Bounce by Jay-Z Album: The Blueprint 2 (2002)

I do sling my things, but I practice Gun-foo.

2008-02-09T15:09:00.001-05:00

"I do sling my things, but I practice Gun-foo."
Wisdom: An assertion that one's masters the art of gun weaponry; makes a reference to the martial arts of Kung Fu.
Author: Camp Lo Song: Come On Album: Uptown Saturday Night

'Hi' Haters, I'm back off hiatus, I feel just like you - even I hate us.

2008-02-09T15:08:00.002-05:00

"'Hi' Haters, I'm back off hiatus, I feel just like you - even I hate us."
Wisdom: A play on words and pronunciation's which suggest that one's style may be in absence for awhile, but such a style is very contagious and is the source of many people's envy.
Author: Kanye West Song: Grammy Family Album: N/A (2006)