Mos Def - Ghetto Rock Lyrics






[Intro: Mos Def]
Hello Children

[Chorus 1: Mos Def]
Black Jack Johnson N.Y.C., R-O-C-K-I-N-G
Sun and the moon, earths, stars, and planets
Before song done y'all goin' all understand it

[Verse 1: Mos Def]
Like - Hot
The haters can't fuck with it
'Cause they mom and they sister and girl in love with
it (and they niggaz)
Sound man holla black COME WITH IT
Sping the record 'till the record done spinning
Up top is you getting up with it?
Dirty dirty is you getting cronk with it?
Smokey smoke from coast to coast
Be carefull our first draw be that overdose
Who stay holding it from Brooklyn? YOU KNOW IS MOS!
Ha, Jackpot I (Sing yo) got to go for broke
Is this the only way the Smith Family now to go
Right here to my youngest one is older folks
Im'ma put down like a dirty so and so
Freak daddy came here to work the mojo - oh
Because the - high is high and the low is low
And that goes for the sinner man to holy folks
Put your shit in the sky like I know you - oh
(Brooklyn stand up!)
Ha, my ghetto nation get toe to toe
Stay rocking steady steady 'cause I told you so
And after y'all get it go I let it go some more
That Black Jack about something for sure) for sure
(SAY WHAT!)
For sure for sure (HA!)
Let me see you in the world making your shoulder role
And if it get good tell your nigga throw your 'bows

[Chorus 2: Mos Def]
'Cause we are so ghetto
Yes we are rock and roll
Yes we are so ghetto
Yes we are rock and roll
Yes we are so ghetto
Yes we are rock and roll
Yes we are so ghetto
Yes we are - rock and motherfucking roll (WOOOO!)

[Verse 2: Mos Def]
Ha, I am a fighter and a lover
I'm the freaky baby daddy, I'm a bad motherfucker
I'm the earth, wind, fire, and the thunder
I said I am, go ask my mother
You don't believe that shit believe what you want to
Alright, OK, So, Shut-up!
Speak language come straight from the gutter
Observe the terms that we trade with one and other
Like - what's good, what's popping, what's cracking
What it is, how you living, what's happening
Work songs that the slaves sang back then
The playground chants, with little girls claping

[Chorus 2: Mos Def + (Girls chanting)]
Black John Johnson N.Y.C., R-O-C-K-I-N-G
Son and the moon, earths, stars, and planets
Before the song done y'all going all understand it
Black John Johnson N.Y.C., R-O-C-K-I-N-G
Son and the moon, earths stars and planets
Before the song done y'all going all understand it

[Outro: Mos Def]
SPACE!
GIMME THE SPACE!
BACK UP, GIMME THE SPACE!!!
LET A NIGGA ROCK!
GIMME THE SPACE!
LET A NIGGA ROCK!
LET A NIGGA ROCK, HA!
This is the sound
Ghettos rock
This is the sound
Ghettos rock
This is the sound
Ghettos rock
This is the sound
Ghettos rock
This is the sound
Ghettos rock
This is the sound
Ghettos rock and - MOTHERFUCKING ROLLLLLLLLL!





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  1. A.... G....

    ; I'm from lowell

  2. S.... t....

    Smokey smoke from COAST TO COAST. Still bumping this in 2020 like it helps me bro

  3. M.... ....

    Ahead of its time

  4. K.... H....

    So underrated 💯

  5. G.... ....

    Blast this and have the entire block rumbling from the bass.

  6. D.... ....

    Lyrics is Mos Def's thing, No one has a clean shit like him

  7. M.... ....

    Loooooove this..🤘👍👏👏👏👏

  8. e.... ....

    Not even reach 1M views? Oh my...

  9. L.... P....

    Taking it back to the park. Dope s fxxx!

  10. B.... K....

    The Real UnderGround King. Mos Def to Death!

  11. M.... D....

    still here in 2019

    M.... D....

    here in 19 bout to roll into 20

  12. R.... C....

    Come wit it

  13. T.... G....

    Def 🍄

  14. F.... R....

    Master!!!!

  15. T.... W....

    The New Danger

  16. C.... L....

    See , Love & Money

  17. R.... C....

    This is the sound

  18. D.... Y....

    Which park is this??Do you know anyone??

  19. m.... r....

    LISEN TO MOS???>>>>FOSHOW ..FOSHOW

  20. F.... _....

    Cheers from Italy 👍🏼

  21. D.... M....

    this instrumental i will never forget. many many memories. thank you

  22. M.... V....

    Need more view... this was 🔥🔥🔥

  23. R.... B....

    Before its it's all done yall gonna understand it. Straight up prophecy right there.

  24. �.... �....

    Real good rap music! Love from Russia!

  25. J.... ....

    Still feelin' in 2018

  26. A.... Z....

    Great MC and actor. Love to see another Italian job sorta film

  27. N.... ....

    Slept on Jam . For Real

  28. i.... t....

    why this song don't have 100 Million views makes no sense!
    where's everyone sleeping???

  29. t.... ....

    Still one of the best music videos.

  30. S.... I....

    Rock on 4eva!

  31. J.... S....

    beat sounds North African

  32. V.... ....

    Entourage

  33. �.... �....

    Suka Bleat, Eto Ohuenno

  34. K.... R....

    Who invented Ghettos?...lmao

  35. N.... L....

    This is what my Sunday feels like love how the beat drop miss you Mos ♡♡♡.

  36. F.... ....

    That shit bump

  37. V.... S....

    dang freaking mos def killed it. this is the type of video that deserves 100 m views.

  38. M.... T....

    Selda Bağcan'ın parasını verir misin kardeşim ?

  39. S.... ....

    why is he so sexy though damn

    S.... ....

    Cause he's mos def...

  40. J.... J....

    "Smokey Smoke from coast to coast".

  41. B.... H....

    The New Danger never outdid Black On Both Sides.

  42. J.... D....

    31 dislikes why they have to hate

    J.... D....

    Because they're used to mumbling pop rappers. Mos Def is too deep for them.

  43. M.... ....

    Is he from Canada?

    M.... ....

    Brooklyn!!

  44. m.... s....

    i been searching for this i couldnt remember the name shit man blazing

  45. M.... ....

    I'm about to drop a rhyme on this beat. This rap I wrote is my little modern day "VA Anthem". Expressing that Virginia also has potential and talent as well. And also glorifying my hometown. No disrespect to other areas.

    [Hook]
    Go VA, go VA!! Virginia where you at, where you at VA?!
    Some people probably thinking that VA got wack
    In my eyes I know that's truly not a fact
    My VA thoroughbreds come on out I say
    Show these people there's talent here 'til this very day

    [Verse 1]
    Take heed from an eloquent, logical brother
    pass this to him or her, the next one and the other
    my thoughts might clutter; words I might stutter
    but what I'm about to drop will be smooth like butter


    [Verse 2]
    5-4-0; 7-0-3
    you're greatly recognized and respected by me
    Richmond, Woodbridge, and Culpepper
    may all of you flourish now and forever
    Petersburg, Fredericksburg, and Williamsburg
    props to Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens that's word
    oh I can't exclude Water Country USA
    sooner or later hopefully I'll be on my way
    Harrisonburg, Fishersville, and Charlottesville
    with all the slopes, inclines, the mountains, and the hills
    can't forget Staunton and Waynesboro of course
    cuz' they built my strength to thrive in the work force

    [Verse 3]

    This to everyone so listen up closely
    acronymically connotate P-O-P
    1st of all Proudly Oppose Prejudice
    all the racial supremacy serves no justice
    2nd lets agree Positivity Over Pride
    pessimism and negativity put that to the side
    for the kids; Passive Obedience Prevails
    always do as you're told and things will go well
    Persistently Overcome Perversions in life
    keep your wits sharp and don't resort living trife

    [Hook]

    [Verse 4]

    Norfolk State, ODU, and TCC
    for the ones paying off their own tuition and fees
    Hampton University and Virginia Tech
    accepting scholarships and putting careers in effect
    the hometown singers and rap heroes
    Skillz, Don Ferquan, Das EFX If you didn't know
    Chris Brown, Trey Songz, and Tyra B.
    Timbaland, Magoo, Missy, and Skateboard P.
    also Fam-Lay, No Malice and Pusha T
    the rest of the local artists come where the eyes can see

    [Hook]

    [Verse 5]

    This goes out to Newport News and P-town
    in the words of Heather B. "all glocks down"
    it seems you keep your neighborhood alienated
    with all the drug rings and people being gang affiliated
    what's the point of inflicting all this misery
    and then end up being dead or in penitentiary
    7-5-7; and other counties in my reach
    Chesapeake, Suffolk, and also Virginia Beach
    big ups to the Oceanfront and Ocean View
    grown-ass teens staying out pass curfew
    the city of Hampton still keepin' it tight
    with the 46-year old coliseum if my stats is right
    finally Norfolk nothing more nothing less
    it ain't much 'round here but it's still the place I rest
    can't forget about the Norva or the Norfolk Scope
    reviving Waterside is the one thing we hope
    so Virginia stand up with all sincerity
    maintain your talents and keep up the prosperity

    M.... ....

    MJBThePeacekeeper you're welcome!
    Although, when you say no bragging rights, you talk about you or me? 🤔
    Because I'm definitely not. Just letting you know that I have some contacts if you want to express yourself with your voice.
    And when it comes to you, it's not bragging either, you just have a pure talent that should be recognized and my offer is on the table, it's your choice.
    Much love and keep dropping some incredible lyrics like those above 🙌❤️🙌

    M.... ....

    I'm talking about myself when I say "no bragging rights". Let people know on the fore front that I'm not flamboyant or supercillious. Sorry for the misunderstanding. If you're curious to scope out more of my material, just click on my google chrome icon.

    M.... ....

    MJBThePeacekeeper I will !!!
    Thank you for letting me know where to find all of your masterpieces xo

    M.... ....

    this is some refreshing lyrical substance. if this truly is yours, then i really gotta take heed from ya :) keep up the fantastic work.

    M.... ....

    lmao i go to tcc

  46. G.... 2....

    B BK STYLE

  47. C.... C....

    This is raw hip hop... Mos Def is one of the greatest out there... but so under rated.... only 370k views... would love to him and lupe on a track together. peace.

    C.... C....

    Mos def best songs

  48. J.... S....

    Still! cutting edge. Kanye horrible!

    J.... S....

    Mos and Kanye are good friends.

  49. B.... J....

    Mos Def has been a lyrical master..... true talent....

  50. c.... f....

    When the bomb hits. Keep it real & LOVE. Make us shit our pants. In the key of~

  51. L.... K....

    Wtf is Rusell Westbrook doin' ?

  52. l.... o....

    Yassssss.

  53. T.... L....

    This is the sound!!! <3 you to Def MOS. <3

  54. s.... r....

    Entourage season 2 episode 1 anyone?

  55. M.... ....

    I remember downloading this song off limewire when I was little. I completely forgot about it until today when I stumbled across it and instantly knew the lyrics after close to 10 years

    M.... ....

    Margaux3967 limewire that shit been shut down.😆😆😆😆

    M.... ....

    Same here today's kids will never understand the troubles of waiting 1 hour for a song to download

    M.... ....

    Same here. Off line wire.

    M.... ....

    @Joey Benjamin hold on there young playa, kids ya age never understood what it was like to go get tapes & CD's...the gen before me would say I don't know what its like to buy records.....its all relevant playa 😊

    M.... ....

    The mind is powerful!

  56. I.... R....

    yaaasss

  57. l.... ....

    This guy is fucking genius to still be in the game, and killing it oldschool bitch

  58. M.... ....

    Sllllllllaaaaaaaaap

  59. B.... T....

    the song in the advert sounds terrible

  60. m.... m....

    yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

  61. j.... l....

    how the hell dosnt this have more views.........

    j.... l....

    The original video that was on YouTube violated copyright laws, so they took it down. This one most def got put on later and thus has less views. I also agree with other replies; this is true music.

    j.... l....

    Because most people have no minds ..........let them listen to lil pump

    j.... l....

    james lear that's what i was thinking too

    j.... l....

    james lear people only want mumble rap not real story telling lyrics with the true faxx

    j.... l....

    A lot of dumb down sound out there flooding the youths mental. No substance

  62. A.... W....

    Lol this is hilarious. Almost as sad as this girl i know saying Bob Marley stole a line from a Drake song... hahahaha, some people..

  63. j.... ....

    lol well said old white guy from billy madison...

  64. R.... I....

    this is the sound

  65. Z.... Z....

    Well congratulations you have achieved your goal of receiving 1000's comments telling you about how you know nothing of real rap/hip hop. Congratulations really on an excellent job.

  66. C.... ....

    Respect!

  67. k.... ....

    holy sh*t haha! Three times the charm right? ;)
    You've got a lot of issues man, let it go, accept yourself

  68. C.... L....

    Nooooo Mos not vevo!!

  69. R.... C....

    I remixed Dead Presidents and shot a video. You'll love it fam. Check me out. ONE LOVE. Real hip hop UP!!!

  70. P.... B....

    Slap yourself for that comment. Harder! HARDER!!!

  71. H.... ....

    Lol are you being serious with that comment? What a fucking idiot you are.

  72. C.... ....

    Now on playlist "STREET"

  73. B.... E....

    Jahil Beats would never be able make a beat like this ...ny rappers got the hottest beats known to mankind

  74. j.... ....

    this is the sould of true hip hop ! all y fake plays outtathere throw your mics in the toilet and listen !

  75. S.... A....

    video is so good

  76. A.... B....

    why does vevo only have 7 vids for mos def? anyone think thats sad?

  77. c.... ....

    Hes not a rapper hes a Hip-Hopper

  78. S.... ....

    the boy in 1.09 i feeling the beat.

  79. p.... ....

    mos def aint really underground, its actually the first shit you discover and after you go like "WOAhh man! this shit is ILL, I gotta dig deeper!"

  80. D.... *....

    @nela04 MOS' DEFinitely! :)

  81. S.... R....

    Mos Def - Beauty in the Dark (Music video by SOSA REAL)

  82. J.... S....

    hell ya keepin it real from beginning to the present like a real legendary artist this guy deserves his place in history earned that shit the hard way

  83. r.... ....

    veevo can block better quality...how the heck they do that ? haha

  84. s.... ....

    @EirikFilm

    I know this is just copy-paste, but your argument is just and I couldn't agree more with the message. Youtube is actually a pretty good example of a microcosm of planet earth. Everyone starts off owning their own property, whatever they create is theirs, then corporations move in and start to buy out people's right to free expression for the sake of some dead presidents in the wallet. A crying shame.

  85. E.... ....

    Dear Vevo, Let me start by sayin get your corporate asses off youtube! Ever since these big companies started paying off youtube so they could post their friggin videos we can't post ours. We are flagged for infringement evry time we include a song we like in our videos.

    This is YOUtube, the place where we can post OUR videos. If we wanted to listen to music from you wed go to your damn website.

    To people who want greedy corporates gone thumbs up and copy and paste to all vevo

  86. J.... H....

    Timeless..

  87. V.... ....

    way talented individual...good actor, great rapper

  88. C.... H....

    Thanks God, we still have real Hip Hop in this fake world...

  89. T.... V....

    Never gets OLD...serious rocking till the end.

  90. o.... ....

    @Entropy161 for your info... i dont have a race... my great grand parents were white scandinavian , on the side of my father.. on the side of my mother thet were mediterranean.. they came all tou south america,, to blend wiht natives , blacks, turkish browns, arab blues..e.t.c RACISM SUCKS.., mos def RULES.
    i listen to rock, but classical is my cup of tea.

  91. E.... ....

    @odinmp5 I 'thought you liked rock' because, judging by your comment, you sounded like the typical white racist Rock fan who comes on black videos (Whether music, culture, or whatever) and say shit like 'I don't like ___, but...' That's 'what the fuck was wrONg with that.'

    However, if that wasn't the intent of your comment, then so be it. I make mistakes like anyone else. I'm sick of all the overt and subliminal anti-black racist comments on YouTube from cowardly, stupid people, that's all.

  92. o.... ....

    @Entropy161

    i didnt say anyhting... so read again my comment before making asumptions, why do you think i like rocK?
    i got inot this, because i was passing channels on t.v and heard this..then i came to look for it in youtube... what the fuck is wrONng wiht that? i am trashing mos def? i like this.. whats worng with that. YOU ARE THE ONE WHO NEEDS TO GROW UP.

  93. E.... ....

    @odinmp5 ...If you 'don't like rap,' then why search for the video or under Mos's name, period? What did you think you were going to find, Death Metal? What is it with you Rock fans acting like your (Black-created) music is the be-all, end-all of music and always having to make it a point to say 'I don't like rap, but...' as if anyone gave a fuck to begin with?

    Rap (And other genre) fans aren't concerned enough to go on Rock videos and let it be known I suggest you all grow the fuck up...

  94. o.... ....

    i dont like rap..
    but i love this.
    sounds original. and ve y cool.

    o.... ....

    Then, you like quality rap, not the dumb shit.

  95. G.... ....

    Fucking Vevo...