Gang Starr — New York Niggaz

[DJ Premier scratching] (Once again, ladies and gentleman) I'm Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal [Hook] New York niggas, universal, unique And ain't nothin' sweet, in these streets we gotta eat New York niggas, every borough is thorough Makin' moves today and then tomorrow [Verse 1] I slay my prey with excellence, eloquence and reverence You can't compete, so I suggest you lamp Or meet defeat at the feet of my elite fleet I mistreat these beats like hoes and put 'em in the street Like seven hoodlums in a jeep, I creep up on ya Brooklyn to California, I embalm phony performers 'Cause they're actors like Leonardo DiCaprio Don't make me wanna put down this mic, walk up, slap you, yo And tap you, yo, and take you out of your misery Don't ever front or go for these bitches, thinkin' you dissin' me [Hook] New York niggas, universal, unique And ain't nothin' sweet, in these streets we gotta eat New York niggas, every borough is thorough Makin' moves today and once again, son, tomorrow New York niggas, universal, unique And ain't nothin' sweet, in these streets we gotta eat New York niggas, goin' out for the loot And most won't hesitate to cock and shoot [Verse 2] Yo, yo, I cut deeper, you're much weaker, I crush speakers See 'nuff heaters, yeah, in New Yitty That's where it's grimy and gritty, word to Frank Nitti Got strippers showin' their titties, bourgeois hoes actin' saditty And very spot got its own ghetto Liquor stores on all the corners, plus drugs, guns with ammo No examples set for thugs in the projects Only examples they get is how to unload the TEC Out for respect, props and doe to collect The root of it all, ya'll, is you need loot to boil If my back's against the wall, yo, I'mma bang you until you fall, yo Slang, slash, a buck 50, niggas is shifty Gonna have to send more of your goons out to get me How could you compare this here with that weak shit there? Word to my man Sincere, we'll make you travel in fear Like apparitions, I appear and disappear New York in the house, so suckas play the fuckin' rear [Hook] [Verse 3] Pay attention or get placed on suspension Situations you gon' face beyond your comprehension You'll be like, "Why is all these niggas after me?" Way up shits creek (Ha!), that's where your ass will be Actually, you brought this shit all on yourself Now, niggas is schemin' all on your wealth Future health is in danger simply 'cause anger Got niggas lookin' to hang ya or straight rearrange ya You better hold your head, your better hide your bread 'Cause these niggas ain't playin', they're leavin' all victims dead They labeled you as their next target See, you was frontin', actin' like you was the hardest Regardless, you know them niggas is hungry, yo And ain't shit funny, yo, they want respect and money, yo [Hook] That's right, Brooknam to California New York City in the house