Nappy roots return with their latest video from their new album another 40 akerz in which we find skinny deville and fishscales trying to balance. Nappy roots return with their latest video from their new album another 40 akerz in which we find skinny deville and fishscales trying to balance the demands of being artists and taking care of home. Nappy roots ballin on a budget lyrics genius lyrics. Yo, i snuck a dollar out my momma purse, headed for that juice joint twenty worth of colt, 75 to the crossroads lac bone, filled to the gills on a. Nappy roots are an american hip hop sextet that originated in kentucky in 1995, best known for their hit 2002 single awnaw. The group consists of milledgeville, georgia native fish scales and kentucky natives skinny deville, b. The multiplatinum album featured the hitsingles headz up, awnaw, and po folks. Shouts out to aaliyah, live the life and very career on my wall i gotcha picture, god pray witcha. The songs signature concept, verse, and chorus was written by. The group met in bowling green, kentucky in 1995 while attending western kentucky university. Nappy roots is an american alternative southern rap quartet from louisville, kentucky. Nappy roots go unlimited try now listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with amazon music unlimited. A sixman crew repping for kentucky, nappy roots deliver charismatic flows about freaky girls, street hustlin, and southern pride.
Nappy roots po folks w anthony hamilton official video duration. Then, in 2002, a lead spot singing on the nappy roots track po folks garnered hamilton some muchneeded attention, as the song was nominated for the best rapsung collaboration at the 200. Anthony hamilton explicit by nappy roots on amazon music. Discover video clips of recent music performances and more on mtv. Got a cheese sandwich on the hunnid spoke pork rinds and a soda pop i told a cop id beat it, lost at 3 a. All my life been po but it really dont matter no mo and they wonder why we act this way, nappy boys gon be okay all my life been po. One of ems fat and loud, second ones black and proud, the third ones drunk and wild, the fourth ones slim and sly, one of ems just shy, last ones young and wise, home grown, battle tested, you gonna love these guys from their song nappy roots day. We will never show you a blank page instead of song lyrics. Discussing the meaning of po folks, prophet told that the. If you are not a talent buyer, we are unable to provide nappy roots manager or management contact information. Chorus all my life been po but it really dont matter no mo and they wonder why we act this way nappy boys gon be okay all my life been po but it really dont matter no mo and they wonder why we act this way nappy roots gon be okay, okay big v we came in the game, plain ya see average man when the rest was ashamed to be nappy head and all, aint no changin me oooohohohooohohoh.
Nappy roots is an american alternative southern rap quartet that originated in bowling. When i got the connection with nappy roots, that was when i really started. Discussing the meaning of po folks, prophet told that the lyrics did not only speak of being poor as an economic. We have 5 albums and 85 song lyrics in our database. Nappy roots listen and stream free music, albums, new. Soul singer anthony hamilton struggled for the better part of the 1990s as two of his albums went unreleased. The humdinger is the third studio album by american hip hop quintet nappy roots from kentucky. Whether you are looking to book nappy roots for a wedding, private party or anniversary party, our nappy roots booking agent who specializes in booking nappy roots will be happy to help you to book nappy roots and take care of everything necessary to make sure the show is.
Awnaw featuring jazze pha is the first single by the kentucky rap group nappy roots, produced by james groove chambers. Represent the slums, nappy through most of the year nappy roots. Prophet, and big v, they took the hiphop scene by storm with their infectious hit single awnaw. Atlantic records a rare example of hiphop at the margins that made a commercial impact, watermelon, chicken, and gritz is the musical equivalent of outsider art. The album will feature songs produced by a quickly emerging production duo from atlanta, ga by the name of phivestarr productions. Nappy roots debut independent album country fried cess was released in 1998, which led to the group being signed by atlantic records.
Washingtons complaints to congress have obscured his genius in building an. Prophet and big v both who left to pursue solo careers. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. Stomp through to mall in my overalls, the black girbaud no pager, no cellphone, no access at all. They chanted their agrarianthemed lyrics in a sly, slack cadence over a seamless, funky groove, and even. Nappy roots will kick off 2010 with their highly anticipated new album, pursuit of nappiness, due to release april 20, 2010. They are best known for their hit singles po folks, awnaw, roun the globe and good day.
It is a hip hop classic and i hope you guys enjoy it. Nappy roots is an american alternative southern rap quintet that originated in bowling green, kentucky in 1995 and is best known for its hit 2002 single po folks. This song came out around the time i was in college and i loved it. Recording sessions took place at treesound studios in atlanta and at the kitchen studios. All my life been po but it really dont matter no mo and they wonder, why we act this way nappy boys gon be okay all my life been po bu. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. What this organization is providing to oklahoma city is absolutely necessary and beautiful. Rapid city, sd nappy roots take the main stage at hay camp for a nod to the dirty south. Consider the opportunity to book nappy roots or other entertainers for a wedding, birthday, anniversary, business meeting or convention. Go lowbudget for po folks band keeps its vibe nappy on stand by meinspired clip. Nappy roots lyrics 67 song lyrics sorted by album, including awnaw, good day, slums.
Im just a, big bang baller on a budget dank weed, smokin like fuck it city slicker, country nigga, reppin straight from kentucky horseshoes and rabbit paws flossin. View nappy roots song lyrics by popularity along with songs featured in, albums, videos and song meanings. All my life been po but it really dont matter no mo and they wonder why we act this way, nappy boys gon be okay all my life been po but. Po folks featuring anthony hamilton new album version. Payment failed for your subscription please update your payment info update. Fish scales and skinny deville of nappy roots observe the facilities of good people brewing with ralph marion and adam klein before starting the brewing process for their po folks. Aw mmmmm, a all my life been po but it really dont matter no mo and they wonder why we act this way nappy boys gon. Nappy roots was asked in june of 2003 to be a part of the united service organizations project salute 2003, performing for u. Heres what to know about hop citys lucky 7 anniversary. Their music can be categorized as alternative southern rap.
Whassup, my folks sholiz peoples in slums just slump, sholiz nappy with the country bump, sholiz this is what the country want, yep it sholiz scales. I also do music request so hit up my inbox for a requested songs. The main event, hop citys lucky 7 anniversary party starts on sunday, october 6, at noon, and nappy roots will be on site to join the celebration with the po folks lager. Po folks featuring anthony hamilton is the three time grammynominated second hit single by the kentucky rap group nappy roots. Nappy roots po folks w anthony hamilton official video. So i was supper pumped when the whole band came to newport r. The songs signature concept, verse, and chorus was written by r. Performing po folks at a grammy lunch, hamilton appeared not in tailored.
Got to meet the whole band and not only was it one of the best shows i have ever seen, but also they were all super genuine and down to earth people. The genius of the electric guitar, charlie christian. A combination of genius, wonder and nearchaos in my room with steve earle view all. Nappy roots s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. The members of the group met while studying at western kentucky university in bowling green, kentucky. From the album watermelon, chicken, and gritz by nappy roots on napster. Nappy roots was also nominated for grammy awards for best rapsung collaboration for po folks and for best long form music video for their dvd the world according to nappy. Aw, mmmmm a, chorus, all my life been po, but it really dont matter no mo, and they wonder why we act this way. Nappy roots, a southern born hiphop group consisting of skinny deville, b. Subscribe for more official content from atlantic records. Nappy roots is a onehit wonder for their 2002 single po folks. Nappy roots booking rap music artists corporate event. I hope you enjoy leave a like and a comment and subscribe to my channel for more music.
Having formed in the mid 90s, the group has achieved a large fan following, despite the leaving of members r. Please leave like and comment and please subscribe to my channel. The bluesy boom bap perfectly complements the lyrics blue collar, folksy vignettes. It was released on august 5, 2008 under nappy roots entertainment group record labels partnership with fontana distribution. Nappy roots is an american alternative southern rap quartet that originated in bowling green, kentucky in 1995, and is best known for their hit singles po folks, awnaw, roun the globe and good day. Nappy roots is an american alternative southern rap quintet that originated in bowling green, kentucky in 1995, and is best known for their hit singles po folks, awnaw, roun the globe and good day. The whole watermelon chicken and grits album, without the lounge, i cant find that one. Nappy boys gon be okay all my life been po but it really dont matter no mo and they wonder why we act this way nappy roots gon be okay, okay big v we came in the game, plain ya see average man when the rest was ashamed to be nappy head and all, aint no changin me oooohohohooohohoh. I really wanted them to be around for the long haul because i certainly supported their music. Nappy roots news, music performances and show video clips mtv.