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Advisory - the following lyrics contain explicit language:
When you grow up in my hood
Help don't show up in my hood
Gang signs go up in my hood
Just 'cause you in my hood
Feel like I'm trapped in my hood
Young kids get clapped in my hood
That's why I'm strapped in my hood
Just 'cause you in my hood
In my hood, in my hood, in my hoodI'm always close to feelin' like a corner
Stander stoop to sit on hallway post up

No matter where I go it's always post up
Feels just like it's in my hood
Cops drive in it every five minutes
Look at your faces pat your waists
Try to find a stash where the gats and base is
I can't say that they racistBut I know it ain't the same in they town
And as fucked up as it may sound in my hood
There's two ways to make it happen off the streets
Ballin' on the courts or rappin' off the beats
You hear the shells tappin' off the creek
When they clappin' off the heat
Then the yellow tapes trappin' off the street
But that's the way we were raised prayin' to God
Hopin' that he keep us out the way of them straysWhen you grow up in my hood
Help don't show up in my hood
Gang signs go up in my hood
Just 'cause you in my hood
Feel like I'm trapped in my hood
Young kids get clapped in my hood
That's why I'm strapped in my hood
Just 'cause you in my hood
In my hood, in my hood, in my hoodThey drink till the cups dry, eat till the place clean
Niggas be in state greens before they turn eighteen
Round here you never let the beat slide twice
Everybody raise them four wings and beef fried rice
The mothers are gettin' younger today
Got one by the hand, one in the stroller and one on the way
We don't have role models
But we got those hand guns that hold hollows, in my hoodAin't no diplomas or degrees
But you can get high from the aroma of the trees, in my hood
I know it like navigation and fuck havin' patience
I'm gonna get mine you better get yours
'Cause every day is a struggle
And one time ride through everyday just to bug you
That's how it is 'cause your rights be wrong
And everybody got a white T on when you in my hoodWhen you grow up in my hood
Help don't show up in my hood
Gang signs go up in my hood
Just 'cause you in my hood
Feel like I'm trapped in my hood
Young kids get clapped in my hood
That's why I'm strapped in my hood
Just 'cause you in my hood
In my hood, in my hood, in my hoodWe try to make the most of what we got
You either been hit of been close to gettin' shot in my hood
Any nigga who pulls be gettin' got
And dope heads fiend to get a dose of what we got
The young niggas be like they slow but you give 'em a blunt
Bet they roll the weed like a pro
If you a chick it's not a problem to get you laid
But if you stick without a condom it'll get you aidsNo sesame street kids, watch B E T
Look up to niggas that ain't got a G E D
I know a dude with the deadbeat tag
Kids don't got diapers but he ridin' in the red G wag
In the hood you and your hoods is sure to bump heads
And everybody grew up sleeping on a bunk bed
They're tellin' me to vote and I would
If it make a change in my hood, motherfuckerWhen you grow up in my hood
Help don't show up in my hood
Gang signs go up in my hood
Just 'cause you in my hood
Feel like I'm trapped in my hood
Young kids get clapped in my hood
That's why I'm strapped in my hood
Just 'cause you in my hood
In my hood, in my hood, in my hood

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John David Jackson (born November 18, 1977 in Brooklyn, New York), better known by his stage name Fabolous, is a Grammy award nominated American rapper, actor and designer signed to Def Jam Records. He released his debut album, Ghetto Fabolous in 2001 and has since released 2003's Street Dreams, 2004's Real Talk and 2007's From Nothin' To Somethin', all of which have collectively sold over four million copies in the United States. His fourth studio album, Loso's Way, was released in July of 2009 and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart.

It takes talent to make the struggle to succeed seem effortless, but that is the gift that separates artists like Brooklyn's John Jackson, aka Fabolous, from the everyday MC. While most rappers spend more and more time convincing the masses of their "hustle," Fabolous lets his work speak for his effort. With two platinum albums (2001's Ghetto Fabolous and 2003's Street Dreams) and one Gold (2004's Real Talk) to his credit, the veteran hitmaker still exudes a rookie-of-the year swagger. After recording for both Elektra and Atlantic Records, Fab is enjoying a home coming with the legendary Def Jam label. His first recorded song was "If They Want It" from DJ Clue's The Professional, which was released by Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam in 1998.

"I had people in my corner already over there," Fab says of DJ Clue and A&R Skane, the Desert Storm duo who discovered Fabolous. "So it wasn't like I was coming to a new neighborhood."

While he doesn't site any one reason for his move, Fabolous has learned a lot from his time in the industry and is eager to capitalize on his experience. "I haven't peaked yet," he explains. "I was happy with the past records, but I have some adversity to learn off of for the future."

It's appropriate that Fabolous is getting a fresh start for his latest release because he wants From Nothin' to Somethin' to be a rebirth for his fans old and new. "Everybody is trying to take what they have and make something more," says Fabolous, explaining the album's title. "It's a new year, everybody's on their hustle, back in the gym and I'm trying to give them some inspiration. This is music to chase your money too, work out--motivation music.

The first single "Make Me Better" is produced by Grammy Award winning producer Timbaland and finds Fabolous doing what he does best; blending radio ready sound beds with clever and memorable lyrics. Rapping that he needs "a Corretta Scott to make me King" Fab picks up with his female fans where "Baby" left off. "It's a great feel good record, it's got a lot of style to it," he says. "I wanted a record that could show that I could touch different people with my music."

Already recognized for his hit-making ability, Fabolous is eager to show the diversity of his technique while staying true to his blueprint for success. On the cocky "Make Money" he cleverly borrows Notorious B.I.G's trademark chuckle to comment on the laugh-ability of his competition: "these dudes is stand up rappers, hip-hop comedians, I start laughin as soon as I put your CD in." His wit and wordplay is not something he gets enough credit for, but the MC is confident people will come around. "Certain people recognize it," he says, "but its like they'll sing it in the shower, but they won't sing it outside. It's all good though. One of them days you gonna get drunk and start singing that song."

Enlisting a whose-who list of guests that includes Akon, Young Jeezy, Ne-Yo and Junior Reed, Fabolous plays to a variety of audiences on this disc, but there is no mistaking that it's his show from beginning to end. The anthemic "Brooklyn" features a yet to be disclosed surprise guest and "Change Up" pairs Fab with singer, producer extraodinaire Akon helping him reflect on his life and career.

"Anytime you become a successful person, people may look at you and say you changed," explains Fabolous, who references the October 2006 shooting that took place outside of Justin's restaurant in the lyrics of the song. "That record just talks about people changing as a person for money, how they carry themselves and treat other people. For me, I might have changed where I live or my number, but I haven't changed as a person…I slid a line or two about what happened in October but I'm not coming out with a bullet proof vest or anything."

The playful "Foggin Up The Windows," produced by Miami's The Runners, features R. Kelly's chopped and screwed vocals from his hit "Ignition" to prop up Fabolous' ode to parkin' lot pimpin' of the more carnal kind.

"I just took it back to trying to get some in the car," he says with a laugh. "Everyone's either done it or tried to get some in the car. It may not have been the place of choice but everybody's had a hotel on wheels."

Other rewind worthy tracks like "Real Playa" featuring Lloyd, "Diamonds" featuring Young Jeezy and the Just Blaze produced "Back To School" round out an impressive collection that makes From Nothin' to Somethin' worth the two-year wait. In his absence no artist has come close to matching his boyish charm, wit and unassuming cool both on and off the mic. With a new team and a pop of his collar Fabolous is indeed "fresh to Def."

"I'm trying to bring good music back to the game," he says confidently. "And anybody that's bringing good music, the hype is gonna follow them."

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