Get at Me Dog
Sheek, Sheek Louch, DMX
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DMX, (Sheek)] (Yea I'm right here dog) Where my dogs at (We right here dog) Where my dogs at (I'm right here dog) [DMX] What must I go through to show you shit is real And I ain't really never gave a f*ck how niggaz feel Rob then I steal, not cause I want to cause I have to And don't make me show you with the Magnum If you don't know by now then you slippin I'm on some bullshit that's got me jackin, niggaz flippin I got my man and them stay pretty like I'ma stay shitty Crimey it's all for the money is you wit me Hit the bitches, went out I could make the crime And when it's on we transform like Optimus Prime I'll form the head, roll out let's make it happen If we ain't gonna get it wit them we'll take the cap down Bust it off, gust it off on the softest niggaz Money with the biggest mouth, yo let's rob this nigga A novice nigga never made a sound Breath too fuckin hard like you gettin bust down [Hook : Sheek (DMX)] Yo, yo ya n...az want to be killers (get at me dog) Ya n...az want to feel us (get at me dog) Ya n...az want the real (Get at me dog) [DMX] Rrrrrr arf arf what the deal [Hook] [DMX] Rrrrrr arf arf what the deal Nowadays, Don't get to good for certain niggaz, I'm hurtin niggaz What you doin robbin niggaz, jerkin niggaz, stickin niggaz Cause they deserve it; with money got murdered They know we died slow if they heard it The nigga there blew up the spot a while and the mother fucker ain't got shot in a while And the stacks will light up, will f*ck the night up blow everything in sight up f*ck around and I'll have your ass right up What makes you think, you wasn't able to stand I got shit that'll disable a man with the wave of a hand The days are longer and seems like I'm wastin time I've got a lot of dreams but I'm not really chasin mine I suck it all up like a sicka fly Cause nowadays gettin' by, catchin ???, an occasional meal and gettin high, I live to die, That's where I'm headed let your man hold somthin, now it's all about you can get it [Hook] [DMX] Rrrrrr arf arf what the deal Well in the back wit ya faggot ass face down Lucky that you breathin but you dead from the waste down The f*ck is on your mind? Talkin that shit that you be talkin And I bet you wish you never got hit cause you be walkin But shit happens and f*ck it, you would of did ya dirt niggaz is wonderin how the f*ck you hid your skirt Right under they eyes like a surprise to the guys just one of their mans was a bitch in disguise fuckin with cats in order heads and slaughter more kids Let me hollar at you all that want to borrow the raw shit (ah-oh!) Knahmean? I'm just robbin to eat And there's at least a thousand of us like me mobbin the street When we starve and we eat whatever's there Come on you know the code in the street, whatever's fair Blood stains and chalk, cause yo man couldn't walk After the talk, heard him out at 1133 of New York Transformin us niggaz so get it quick You know for real that nigga can't fuckin suck my dick And it's gon' take all these niggaz in the rap game to barely move me, cause when I blow s..t up I have niggaz fallin' like white bitches in a scary movie Ah, you know I don't know how to act Get too close to niggaz, it's like: "Protected by viper, stand back" What's that, a bunch of niggaz you was killas demented f*ck why'all what me with this coward finish him descend it
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Written by: Anthony Field, Damon Blackmon, Earl Simmons, Sammy Taylor
Lyrics © BEHIND THE ROPES ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC & MEDIA INT'L, INC., Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Record Release"Get at Me Dog" was released as the lead single from DMX's debut studio album "It's Dark and Hell Is Hot" in 1998.
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Chart SuccessThe song peaked at number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, making it DMX's third highest-charting single on the chart.
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Cultural Impact"Get at Me Dog" was one of the tracks that contributed enormously to the gritty and raw image of DMX, building his reputation as one of the roughest and most genuine rappers in the industry.
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Production TeamThe song was produced by Dame Grease and PK, who were known for their roiling, evocative beats that provided perfect backdrops for the rappers' stark narratives.
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VMA Nomination"Get at Me Dog" was nominated for Best Rap Video at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Song LyricsThe song came into existence when DMX freestyled a verse that consisted of the lyrics of "Get At Me Dog" in a Rap battle, which was later developed into a song.
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RIAA Certification"Get at Me Dog" was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying sales of over 500,000 units in the United States.
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Message of the SongThe song is known for its harsh criticism of fake aspects within the Hip-Hop industry, where DMX called out rappers for not being true to their words.
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Sheek Louch FeaturedThe song features fellow rapper Sheek Louch, who also is a member of the rap group The LOX.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Get at Me Dog" was shot in The Tunnel, a once-famous hip hop nightclub in New York City. It was filmed in black and white, which resonated with the dark vibe of the song. Notably, the nightclub was shut down during the shooting due to fire safety issues.
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LegacyDespite its release over two decades ago, the song is still recognized as one of DMX's most iconic tracks, showcasing his unfiltered lyrical nuance and aggressive style.
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