Crossover
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- Crossover Lyrics(Erick Sermon)
Erick Sermon's in the house
Let's get up, let's get down
Roll wit the hardcore funk, the hardcore sound
Let's get wit this, mackadocious funk material
So simple, when I rock wit the instrumental
Who am I (E-D the Green Eyed Bandit)
Control my career so I can never get stranded
But the rest are gettin Brand Nubian
Changed up they style, from jeans to suits and
Thinkin about a pop record, somethin made for the station
For a whole new relation-
ship of a new type of scene
To go platinum and clock mad green
AKA, a sellout, the rap definition
Get off that boy, change your mission
Come back around the block
Pump Color Me Badd to the ah, tick tock
Let them know your logo, not a black thing
My background sing, my background sing for the crossover
The Crossover
(PMD)
The rap era's outta control, brother's sellin their soul
To go gold, going, going, gone, another rapper sold
(To who) To pop and R&B, not the MD
I'm strictly hip-hop, I'll stick to Kid Capri
Funk mode, yea, kid, that's how the Squad rolls
I know your head is bobbin cuz the neck knows
(Not like other rappers) frontin on they fans, the ill
Trying to chill, saying "damn, it be great to sell a mill"
Thats when the mind switch to the pop tip
(Kid, you're gonna be large)
Yea right, that's what the company kicks
Forget the black crowds, you're wack now
In a zoot suit, frontin black lookin mad foul
I speak for the hardcore (ruff, rugged and raw)
I'm outta here, catch me chillin on my next tour
From the US to the white cliffs of Dover
Strictly underground funk, keep the crossover
The crossover
(Erick Sermon)
(So what cha sayin) You wanna go pop goes the weasel
You know you should be rocking the fans wit something diezel
But you insist to piss me off black
So I flex the biceps so I can push em back
So real hardcore hip-hop continue wreck it
And all sucker MC's duck down and get the message
So ban the crossover, yo, who's wit me
(Hit Squad) yea, P, hit me
(PMD)
Another megablast, funky dope style from cross yonder
(So help me Rhonda, help, help me Rhonda)
(Yo, from what) the crossover, yea crossing you over
Outta here, gone, peace, nice to know ya (see ya)
What a way to go out, no clout is what the fans will shout
Cuz you got gassed and took the wrong route
Came on the scene, chillin, freakin a funky dope line
But when they finish wit you (beep) flatline
Some say there's no business like show business
But if this the truth, please explain why is this
Rappers been around long, makin mad noise you see
Still I haven't seen one rapper livin comfortably
No time to pick and wish on a four leaf clover
I stick to underground, keep the crossover
The crossover
Erick Sermon's in the house
Let's get up, let's get down
Roll wit the hardcore funk, the hardcore sound
Let's get wit this, mackadocious funk material
So simple, when I rock wit the instrumental
Who am I (E-D the Green Eyed Bandit)
Control my career so I can never get stranded
But the rest are gettin Brand Nubian
Changed up they style, from jeans to suits and
Thinkin about a pop record, somethin made for the station
For a whole new relation-
ship of a new type of scene
To go platinum and clock mad green
AKA, a sellout, the rap definition
Get off that boy, change your mission
Come back around the block
Pump Color Me Badd to the ah, tick tock
Let them know your logo, not a black thing
My background sing, my background sing for the crossover
The Crossover
(PMD)
The rap era's outta control, brother's sellin their soul
To go gold, going, going, gone, another rapper sold
(To who) To pop and R&B, not the MD
I'm strictly hip-hop, I'll stick to Kid Capri
Funk mode, yea, kid, that's how the Squad rolls
I know your head is bobbin cuz the neck knows
(Not like other rappers) frontin on they fans, the ill
Trying to chill, saying "damn, it be great to sell a mill"
Thats when the mind switch to the pop tip
(Kid, you're gonna be large)
Yea right, that's what the company kicks
Forget the black crowds, you're wack now
I speak for the hardcore (ruff, rugged and raw)
I'm outta here, catch me chillin on my next tour
From the US to the white cliffs of Dover
Strictly underground funk, keep the crossover
The crossover
(Erick Sermon)
(So what cha sayin) You wanna go pop goes the weasel
You know you should be rocking the fans wit something diezel
But you insist to piss me off black
So I flex the biceps so I can push em back
So real hardcore hip-hop continue wreck it
And all sucker MC's duck down and get the message
So ban the crossover, yo, who's wit me
(Hit Squad) yea, P, hit me
(PMD)
Another megablast, funky dope style from cross yonder
(So help me Rhonda, help, help me Rhonda)
(Yo, from what) the crossover, yea crossing you over
Outta here, gone, peace, nice to know ya (see ya)
What a way to go out, no clout is what the fans will shout
Cuz you got gassed and took the wrong route
Came on the scene, chillin, freakin a funky dope line
But when they finish wit you (beep) flatline
Some say there's no business like show business
But if this the truth, please explain why is this
Rappers been around long, makin mad noise you see
Still I haven't seen one rapper livin comfortably
No time to pick and wish on a four leaf clover
I stick to underground, keep the crossover
The crossover
Facts about Crossover
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Crossover is written by Erick S. Sermon, Roger Troutman, Parrish J. Smith, David H. Gamson.
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It is first released on July 20, 1999 as part of EPMD's album "Out of Business" which includes 27 tracks in total. This song is the 23rd track on this album.
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When we look deeper into its meaning, the EPMD song 'Crossover' puts the artists who give up their original hip-hop style for the sake of mainstream success under criticism, dubbing it 'selling out' and 'crossover'. Through their verses, they talk to the world about being true to one's underground roots and the rejection of 'pop-music trend' as well as the authenticity and integrity claim in the hip-hop genre. The lyrics of crossover mostly emphasize love, empowerment, celebration, and social commentary. They also recognize the importance of dedication and support, authenticity of both hip-hop and crossover, and commercialism. The lyrics touch on some mature themes connected to the music industry and the pressures that come with commercial success, which might not be appropriate for very young children. Still, there is no foul language, violence, or sexual content, thus it can be deemed suitable for older kids with the advice of their parents.
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Crossover falls under the genres Hip Hop, Rap.
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Crossover song length is 3 minutes and 48 seconds.
Who wrote Crossover lyrics?
Crossover is written by Erick S. Sermon, Roger Troutman, Parrish J. Smith, David H. Gamson.
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When was Crossover released?
It is first released on July 20, 1999 as part of EPMD's album "Out of Business" which includes 27 tracks in total. This song is the 23rd track on this album.
✔️
What is the meaning behind Crossover lyrics?
When we look deeper into its meaning, the EPMD song 'Crossover' puts the artists who give up their original hip-hop style for the sake of mainstream success under criticism, dubbing it 'selling out' and 'crossover'. Through their verses, they talk to the world about being true to one's underground roots and the rejection of 'pop-music trend' as well as the authenticity and integrity claim in the hip-hop genre. The lyrics of crossover mostly emphasize love, empowerment, celebration, and social commentary. They also recognize the importance of dedication and support, authenticity of both hip-hop and crossover, and commercialism. The lyrics touch on some mature themes connected to the music industry and the pressures that come with commercial success, which might not be appropriate for very young children. Still, there is no foul language, violence, or sexual content, thus it can be deemed suitable for older kids with the advice of their parents.
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Which genre is Crossover?
Crossover falls under the genres Hip Hop, Rap.
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How long is the song Crossover?
Crossover song length is 3 minutes and 48 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Erick S. Sermon, Roger Troutman, Parrish J. Smith, David H. Gamson
Record Label(s): 1999 UMG Recordings, Inc
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