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Yo Malik Blunt whassup?
Tell me how you like your grits man
Man I like all kinds of grits son
I just don't like them sticky gritsWord, that was trippy
Whassup with you Black Thought man, wassup?
Word, organix, groovy stew grits
With cheese and mad honeyThat ain't nuttin man
That's the grits that needs cash man
I like my grits with sugar man
I like them with butter sweet and smooth manWho gets the grits?
(Say what?)
Bust it
I can tell another bout real grits getters
Gettin' grits y'all
(Say what?)
Bust it, let a
Brother tell another bout real grits getters
(Dig it, the grits getters get the grits y'all)Who gets the grits?

(Say what?)
Bust it, let a
Brother tell another bout real grits getters
(Dig it, the grits getters get the grits y'all)Who gets the grits?
(Say what?)
Bust it, let a
Brother tell another about the real grits getters
(Yeah, the grits getters get the grits y'all)Who gets the grits?
(Say what?)
Bust it, let a
Brother tell another bout the grits getterNow me, I'm out to get the grits, more than a little bit
If I said, don't get it black you know I'd be a hypocrite
Levels often fluctuate to surplus from deficit
Rated with the X, is the X-tra X-plicit gritsI, slides and slips and dives and dips
Into it, it being grits that I gets like a quaker
But take the raincoats, for the oats
When you crush trail mix yo, I dig my grits fixed slowWith butter, you slip up in the grits and make 'em other
Some people call it skins but, grits is the other term
That you gots to learn, to keep up on all the scoop
I get a little ends but, never spends lootFor the wiggle, some immature, kids like to laugh
So they giggle for the grits and, when they get close
They start skitz-in, not this kid, because I switched in
Flipped in, changed the position that I hits in-sideI glide, words can't describe, how I move be
Like, hittin' a doobie, thought'll get ya groovy, so
Yo Black, here's a bit of advice your wife's nice
So you better keep the girls away from the grits getterWho gets the grits?
(Say what?)
Bust it, let a
Brother tell another about the real grits getters
(Yeah, the grits getters get the grits y'all)Who gets the grits?
(Say what?)
Bust it, let a
Brother tell another about the real grits getters
(Yeah, the grits getters get the grits y'all)Who gets the grits?
(Say what?)
Bust it, let a
Brother tell another about the real grits getters
(Yeah, the grits getters get the grits y'all)Who gets the grits?
(Say what?)
Bust it, let a
Brother tell another about the real grits getters
(Yeah, the grits getters get the grits y'all)Yeah, I likes to unzip it, strip it then grip it
To be specific I won't like it, so get the ticket
Flip it like it was a coin, put the loins in the groins
In other words the groins I stretch, now you gets the sketchYou, know I use my mark like the worm on Noah's ark
But if I happen to see a spark, I umm, parks my bark
Guess I haves to rest my num before the next number to sum
But so I can't slumber or sleep, my shovel's diggin' deepPeep this hick whose name was Vickie
Gettin' tricky rather slicky
Her performance showed endurance
She said, "Me like to licky licky"Body more gracious, or should I say bodacious
Took my order then she sorta served me
Like she was a waitress
Never will I say that she was tastelessMaker of the pastry, so's I calls her pastress
Still enthused, 'cause I got my cruise on
P O L O blues on, when I choose to move I puts my shoes on
Protection, against infectionErect projections travels South in your mouth
Like a dentist checked in, commence to be intent
She said, "I can't understand you, but damn you like Prince"
I make it feel like a Zulu, from HonoluluBy the way she roll away like a dog who name was Ubu
They also said the way I entered from the center
Is adventurous, imprint on you dentures when I bust
Or I thrust, Mid-Atlantic, they act like a schitzophrenicSometimes they panic like I'm Diggin on a planet
I don't gotta Beama or a Jetta? C-ka-Reama alla netta?
Malik is the sleek grits, getterWho gets the grits?
(Say what?)
Bust it, let a
Brother tell another about the real grits getters
(Yeah, the grits getters get the grits y'all)Who gets the grits?
(Say what?)
Bust it, let a
Brother tell another about the real grits getters
(Yeah, the grits getters get the grits y'all)Who gets the grits?
(Say what?)
Bust it, let a
Brother tell another about the real grits getters
(Yeah, the grits getters get the grits y'all)Who gets the grits?
(Say what?)
Bust it, let a
Brother tell another about the real grits getters
(Yeah, the grits getters get the grits y'all)I would be lyin' if I told you I could not
Prepare a fat bowl of sticky, grits for a quickie
Humans get picky and judge it by the thickness
But if it bends your spoon then add some butter with the quicknessI might get a bit smoother, if you move it to a
Better, position, that's probably what she wishin'
You can add some groovy spices, to give it extra
But my advice is to first let it simmerHot, if it's hot then let the pot sit and cool
'Cause if you spill your milk, we label you beginner
Humans gotta know, that I keep my bowl, full of grits
Swingin' with their daughters while their parents throwin' fitsTellin' me to change my diet plan, to bran cereal
Or rice, I tried that twice, it didn't work
In fact, it made my milk kinda sour
Half and half, part creamer and skeemerThat's why if it's grits then it gotta be organic
'Cause if it's artificial, I panicWho gets the grits?
(Say what?)
Bust it, let a
Brother tell another about the real grits getters
(Yeah, the grits getters get the grits y'all)Who gets the grits?
(Say what?)
Bust it, let a
Brother tell another about the real grits getters
(Yeah, the grits getters get the grits y'all)Who gets the grits?
(Say what?)
Bust it, let a
Brother tell another about the real grits getters
(Yeah, the grits getters get the grits y'all)Who gets the grits?
(Say what?)
Bust it, let a
Brother tell another about the real grits getters
(Yeah, the grits getters get the grits y'all)Yo man, what about me man?
Yo man, just pass your grits down man
(You needs to eat Gerber man)Who gets the grits, now let me tell ya
A plenty posse bloom from the cellar, to nail ya
Daughter or your sister, the younger skins elixir
Kick a cat, but I won't like a cat, I'll figureI'd rather, play the thigh kisser, sister
I don't die swift and yo I'm not a quitter
So umm, let me place my hands upon that waist and trace
My way to the right nip and left nip then sipSimilac, until my Jimmy grows fat, grab my pack of hats
From the back, then flee, to the next block
To knock off socks, yo you know my props
So father, don't bother 'cause once the grits is hot
Yo they're good as gotWho gets the grits?
(Say what?)
Bust it, let a
Brother tell another about the real grits getters
(Yeah, the grits getters get the grits y'all)Who gets the grits?
(Say what?)
Bust it, let a
Brother tell another about the real grits getters
(Yeah, the grits getters get the grits y'all)Who gets the grits?
(Say what?)
Bust it, let a
Brother tell another about the real grits getters
(Yeah, the grits getters get the grits y'all)Who gets the grits?
(Say what?)
Bust it, let a
Brother tell another about the real grits getters
(Yeah, the grits getters get the grits y'all)

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The Roots, also known as The Legendary Roots Crew, The Square Roots and The Foundation, are an influential, Grammy winning hip hop group based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, famed for a heavily jazzy sound and live instrumentation. Inspired by the "hip-hop band" concept pioneered by Stetsasonic, the Roots themselves have garnered critical acclaim and influenced later hip-hop and R&B acts.

The Roots' original lineup included Black Thought (MC vocals) and Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson (drums), who were classmates at the Philadelphia High School for Creative Performing Arts. As they began to play at school and on the streets, they added another MC named Malik B., bassist Leonard Hubbardand keyboardist Scott Storch. Another MC, Dice Raw, frequently made album appearances with the group from 1995 to 1999 before leaving to record a solo album. Scott Storch also left to pursue career as a producer following the Do You Want More?!!!??! album, He produced songs such as Still D.R.E. by Dr Dre. The Roots filled his void with another keyboardist, Kamal who is still a member. A beatboxer named Rahzel also joined the group and contributed from 1995-1999. Alongside Rahzel was vocal turntablist, Scratch who greatly contributed to The Roots' sound, most notably in live concerts. He left the group in 2003. Malik B. left the group in 2000. A guitarist, Ben Kenney, enjoyed a short stint with the group and contributed to their Phrenology album, but left to join Incubus. A percussionist, Knuckles, was added in 2002 and guitarist, Kirk Douglas (a.k.a. "Captain Kirk") repleaced Kenney. A vocalist, Martin Luther toured with The Roots in 2003 and 2004 and contributed to their album The Tipping Point. The current members of The Roots are Black Thought (MC vocals), ?uestlove (drums), Hub (bass), Kamal (keyboard), Knuckles (percussion), and Captain Kirk (guitar).

The Roots' debut album, Organix released in 1993, was actually a live recording from a concert in Germany that the Roots sold at their shows. The album earned enough industry buzz to earn the Roots offers from major record labels, and they signed with DGC records, which at the time was better known for its grunge music releases.

The Roots' first album for DGC, Do You Want More?!!!??! (recorded live without the use of samples), was a moderate hit on alternative radio. Their 1996 release Illadelph Halflife was the group's first album to crack the Top 40 on Billboard's album chart, spurred in part by MTV's airplay of the video for "What They Do", a parody of rap video clichés such as the "beatdown shot," and "Clones" which was their first to single to reach the top five on the rap charts.

In 1999, The Roots released Things Fall Apart (named after a novel by Chinua Achebe), their breakthrough album. The track "You Got Me", duet with R'n'B singer Erykah Badu, earned them a Grammy award for Best rap Performance By A Duo Or Group.

In 2000, Dice Raw left the group to record his solo debut album, Reclaiming the Dead.

The Roots' reputation as a hip-hop live band made Jay-Z call on them for his MTV Unplugged album in 2002. The album featured good recreations of many of his great songs, played by the band with a little help from female vocalist Jaguar Wright.

2002's Phrenology introduced a more mainstream sound for the Roots, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album. The album's sales were boosted by radio and TV airplay for two duets on the album, "Break You Off" (featuring Musiq Soulchild) and "The Seed 2.0" (featuring cody chestnutt). The video for "The Seed 2.0" earned a nomination for the MTV2 Award at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards. "The Seed" was also featured on the soundtrack to the Mandy Moore movie Chasing Liberty. Phrenology was certified gold (signifying U.S. sales of at least 500,000 units) in June 2003.

The Roots' 2004 release, The Tipping Point, took its name from a 2000 book by Malcolm Gladwell. The album earned two more Grammy nominations: one for Best Urban/Alternative Performance for the track "Star", and another for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group for the track "Don't Say Nuthin'". The album was an immediate hit, debuting at #4 on the Billboard album chart and selling over 100,000 copies in its first week of release.

On November 15, 2005 The Roots released two compilation albums, Home Grown! The Beginner's Guide To Understanding The Roots, Volumes 1 & 2. These two separately sold discs are a compilation of past hits, live performances, and rare remixes compiled by ?uestlove himself. They also feature 70 pages of liner notes written by ?uestlove. These two albums marked the Roots' last releases on Geffen Records.

The Roots' album, Game Theory, was released on August 29, 2006. The album, which features a track that samples the song "You and Whose Army" by Radiohead, was released on Jay-Z's Def Jam.

The Roots next album 'Rising Down' was released on April 29th 2008. Features tracks with Common, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Saigon, and other greats.

The Make Me Songfacts reports that The Roots' eleventh album, Undun, is their first concept album. It tells the story of a man called Redford Stephens who died in 1999 at the age of 25. We hear Redford retelling his life post-mortem and attempting to deconstruct what led to his undoing.

The Roots are also the house band on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon airing first on March 2nd, 2009.

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