9th Wonder has a smooth and soulful production style that relies on samples from artists such as Al Green and Curtis Mayfield. He attributes the bass lines that he uses in production to DJ Premier, Pete Rock and J Dilla, while he claims to have learned the sampling of "Wails and moans" from other works of music and where to position them in his songs from RZA.
Music career
9th Wonder's first significant career breakthrough came in 2003 when, as an up-and-coming producer, he released an unofficial remix album of Nas' 2002 album God's Son entitled God's Stepson. Released through internet outlets, the album garnered significant attention and acclaim. The producer has said that he was not thinking in terms of using it to generate a buzz or promote his skills at that point: "I never thought any of this of me as a producer was going to happen." The album has since been credited as starting the now regular trend for unofficial 'home-made' remixes of whole albums.
Beat by 9th Wonder
Sample: Ohio Players - "Never Had A Dream"
(reference to Madvillain - "Figaro")
Twitter: @VerseArcane
[Lyrics]
I'm on the block straight hustlin'
Standin' on the corner of so-and-so
Blowin' in my hands 'cause it's four below
Bubble coat with a sack laced on the back of me
Subtle quotes if they want a taste of your majesty
My faculty, be in the lab puttin' work in
Straight cuttin' and choppin' they certified surgeons
Merchant of the dope and I go out and sell it
So raw, even through the package they can smell it
I stay on my toes though
'Cause you know them snakes from down the block will try to get you for a photo
So my lids never close, overdose on No Doz pills
Even though DOOM said it was a no-no
The street light shinin' down on my crown
The fie...
published: 14 Apr 2012
Murs & 9th Wonder - God Black / Black God (Official Video)
Beat by 9th Wonder
Sample: Ohio Players - "Never Had A Dream"
(reference to Madvillain - "Figaro")
Twitter: @VerseArcane
[Lyrics]
I'm on the block stra...
Beat by 9th Wonder
Sample: Ohio Players - "Never Had A Dream"
(reference to Madvillain - "Figaro")
Twitter: @VerseArcane
[Lyrics]
I'm on the block straight hustlin'
Standin' on the corner of so-and-so
Blowin' in my hands 'cause it's four below
Bubble coat with a sack laced on the back of me
Subtle quotes if they want a taste of your majesty
My faculty, be in the lab puttin' work in
Straight cuttin' and choppin' they certified surgeons
Merchant of the dope and I go out and sell it
So raw, even through the package they can smell it
I stay on my toes though
'Cause you know them snakes from down the block will try to get you for a photo
So my lids never close, overdose on No Doz pills
Even though DOOM said it was a no-no
The street light shinin' down on my crown
The fiends come to me, no need to be findin' 'em out
'Cause they know that my product is pure
Thanks to the team of men I got that be choppin' the raw
I cornered the market, 'cause my men control the corner market
Sellin' in my territory? That's nonsense
Conscious of my surroundings
'Cause it's critical to use your peripheral when in the middle of the housing
We crowd around the transaction
'Cause nosy neighbors try to poke their face in and see what's happening
So we never wreckless
Always makin' sure our score's protected
'Cause none of us is tryna get arrested
But in case the jakes see, we brake hastily
And skate until we reach safety safetly
Jukin' trees, hopin' over gates
High pace, high-speed chase, wheezin' 'til we reach home base
But at this rate, I'll end up in a pine or be doing time
All because I couldn't work a 9 to 5
And this had to be the plan for me
'Cause it's hard to get rich
When you ain't from one of the 13 families
But in the end I do it all for love
Whether I get none or all the buzz, all because
This is what I swear I was born to do
So I work non-stop and pass it on to you
In the pouring rain 'til I'm standing in a pool
Or sweatin' in the sun 'til I'm standing in a pool
Or gettin' pelted in the face with hail I still dwell
Anything I gotta do to ensure a sale
Even risking years in the cell, with my body gettin' frail
I'll even walk across the horrors of hell
Just to give you my music but I won't start buggin' ya
Won't force you to buy with a blade to your jugular
Just stay a customer
Beat by 9th Wonder
Sample: Ohio Players - "Never Had A Dream"
(reference to Madvillain - "Figaro")
Twitter: @VerseArcane
[Lyrics]
I'm on the block straight hustlin'
Standin' on the corner of so-and-so
Blowin' in my hands 'cause it's four below
Bubble coat with a sack laced on the back of me
Subtle quotes if they want a taste of your majesty
My faculty, be in the lab puttin' work in
Straight cuttin' and choppin' they certified surgeons
Merchant of the dope and I go out and sell it
So raw, even through the package they can smell it
I stay on my toes though
'Cause you know them snakes from down the block will try to get you for a photo
So my lids never close, overdose on No Doz pills
Even though DOOM said it was a no-no
The street light shinin' down on my crown
The fiends come to me, no need to be findin' 'em out
'Cause they know that my product is pure
Thanks to the team of men I got that be choppin' the raw
I cornered the market, 'cause my men control the corner market
Sellin' in my territory? That's nonsense
Conscious of my surroundings
'Cause it's critical to use your peripheral when in the middle of the housing
We crowd around the transaction
'Cause nosy neighbors try to poke their face in and see what's happening
So we never wreckless
Always makin' sure our score's protected
'Cause none of us is tryna get arrested
But in case the jakes see, we brake hastily
And skate until we reach safety safetly
Jukin' trees, hopin' over gates
High pace, high-speed chase, wheezin' 'til we reach home base
But at this rate, I'll end up in a pine or be doing time
All because I couldn't work a 9 to 5
And this had to be the plan for me
'Cause it's hard to get rich
When you ain't from one of the 13 families
But in the end I do it all for love
Whether I get none or all the buzz, all because
This is what I swear I was born to do
So I work non-stop and pass it on to you
In the pouring rain 'til I'm standing in a pool
Or sweatin' in the sun 'til I'm standing in a pool
Or gettin' pelted in the face with hail I still dwell
Anything I gotta do to ensure a sale
Even risking years in the cell, with my body gettin' frail
I'll even walk across the horrors of hell
Just to give you my music but I won't start buggin' ya
Won't force you to buy with a blade to your jugular
Just stay a customer
From the album "Brighter Daze". Out now!
Stream: https://empire.lnk.to/brighterdaze
Official Music Video by Murs & 9th Wonder performing God Black / Black God ...
Beat by 9th Wonder
Sample: Ohio Players - "Never Had A Dream"
(reference to Madvillain - "Figaro")
Twitter: @VerseArcane
[Lyrics]
I'm on the block straight hustlin'
Standin' on the corner of so-and-so
Blowin' in my hands 'cause it's four below
Bubble coat with a sack laced on the back of me
Subtle quotes if they want a taste of your majesty
My faculty, be in the lab puttin' work in
Straight cuttin' and choppin' they certified surgeons
Merchant of the dope and I go out and sell it
So raw, even through the package they can smell it
I stay on my toes though
'Cause you know them snakes from down the block will try to get you for a photo
So my lids never close, overdose on No Doz pills
Even though DOOM said it was a no-no
The street light shinin' down on my crown
The fiends come to me, no need to be findin' 'em out
'Cause they know that my product is pure
Thanks to the team of men I got that be choppin' the raw
I cornered the market, 'cause my men control the corner market
Sellin' in my territory? That's nonsense
Conscious of my surroundings
'Cause it's critical to use your peripheral when in the middle of the housing
We crowd around the transaction
'Cause nosy neighbors try to poke their face in and see what's happening
So we never wreckless
Always makin' sure our score's protected
'Cause none of us is tryna get arrested
But in case the jakes see, we brake hastily
And skate until we reach safety safetly
Jukin' trees, hopin' over gates
High pace, high-speed chase, wheezin' 'til we reach home base
But at this rate, I'll end up in a pine or be doing time
All because I couldn't work a 9 to 5
And this had to be the plan for me
'Cause it's hard to get rich
When you ain't from one of the 13 families
But in the end I do it all for love
Whether I get none or all the buzz, all because
This is what I swear I was born to do
So I work non-stop and pass it on to you
In the pouring rain 'til I'm standing in a pool
Or sweatin' in the sun 'til I'm standing in a pool
Or gettin' pelted in the face with hail I still dwell
Anything I gotta do to ensure a sale
Even risking years in the cell, with my body gettin' frail
I'll even walk across the horrors of hell
Just to give you my music but I won't start buggin' ya
Won't force you to buy with a blade to your jugular
Just stay a customer
9th Wonder has a smooth and soulful production style that relies on samples from artists such as Al Green and Curtis Mayfield. He attributes the bass lines that he uses in production to DJ Premier, Pete Rock and J Dilla, while he claims to have learned the sampling of "Wails and moans" from other works of music and where to position them in his songs from RZA.
Music career
9th Wonder's first significant career breakthrough came in 2003 when, as an up-and-coming producer, he released an unofficial remix album of Nas' 2002 album God's Son entitled God's Stepson. Released through internet outlets, the album garnered significant attention and acclaim. The producer has said that he was not thinking in terms of using it to generate a buzz or promote his skills at that point: "I never thought any of this of me as a producer was going to happen." The album has since been credited as starting the now regular trend for unofficial 'home-made' remixes of whole albums.
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