“While making SPORTEE, I felt a level of comfort that I never have before. Over the past few years, I found myself subconsciously ‘experimenting’ with different styles. This album is the result of those efforts. My growth in delivery and styles almost feels like a reset button for me. This time, I’ve got an improved approach in terms of control. I used to just come with that rowdy but I’ve worked to add layers and subtlety to my flow. With this album, ‘sportee’ essentially means to proudly exude confidence, have fun and do YOU. Work till you find your ‘fit.'”
-Nolan The Ninja
lyrics
OOH, I LIKE THAT
TURN ME UP IN THE HEADPHONES A LITTLE BIT
I NEED TO HEAR THAT KNOCK, THAT KNOCK
I NEED TO HEAR THAT KNOCK
LET IT KNOCK, SHIT, AY YO
DON’T PAY ME IN HOMAGE, PAY ME IN DOLLARS
GOT ADVICE FROM UNCLE ROC TO FOCUS ON MY POCKETS
N*GGAS ARE PETTY, WATCH ‘EM
I CAN TELL BY THE POSTURE IF NIGGAS HONEST OR THEY POCKET WATCHING
VIGILANT SCOPING, I CAN SPOT IT, I’M
ANTI-MYOPIA, SHIT, MY EYES ARE OPEN
ONLY THING SHUT IS MY MOUTH AROUND A CHAUFFEUR, FEEL
I AIN’T TRUSTING MANY, CAN COUNT ON MY FINGERS
IT’S FUNNY HOW SOME INFORMATION’LL LINGER
BLOWING POTENT WATCHING WEDDING SINGER, WITH THE SOUND OFF
PLAYING CHARLIE WILSON AS I SMOKE A POUND OFF, WAIT
O-WEE
I’M FEELING LIKE EDDIE MURPHY IN ‘87, RAW AS FUCK
I’M FROM A CITY WHERE NIGGAS DON’T KEEP THEIR JEWELRY TUCKED
THEY KEEP A SHOOTER CLUTCH IN CASE A STUPID NIGGA TRY & RUSH
MY COUSIN EDEN TOLD ME ONLY FUCK WITH DIAMOND, I’M SMOKING DIME WITH A DIME
DRINKING WINE & SHIT, 25 BUT MY MENTAL PLANE IS OTHERWISE
WORD FROM THE WISE, YOU COULDN’T STOP MY SHINE
IF YOU WANTED, THIS GOD’S CREATION THAT I’M FLAUNTING
PREPARE FOR THE GAUNTLET, MY NIGGAS HUNGRY
WE TREAT THIS RAPPING SHIT LIKE GOLDEN CORRAL, MY NIGGAS WILD
PRESIDENTIALS IN PILES, ASK ABOUT ME, I’M A G ON THE FILE
I’VE KEPT IT A HUNNID, NOTHING LESS, NEVER HOLD CONFESSIONS
NIGGAS BOUND TO SPEW THE MESSAGE LIKE A MACK 11
PULLED OUT MY WEAPON, NIGGAS FEELING THREATENED, (SHIT)
I RECKON THAT IT’S SUGGESTED FOR SHEISTY NIGGAS TO JET
I AIN’T YOU NIGGAS, I MOVE DIFFERENT
WE NEVER BEEN THE SAME, NEVER WILL
INCOMPARABLE TYPE, YOU KNOW THE DEAL
PHONY RAPPERS, KEEP THEM LIPS SEALED
WE AIN’T YOU NIGGAS, WE MOVE DIFFERENT
WE NEVER BEEN THE SAME, NEVER WILL
INCOMPARABLE TYPE, YOU KNOW THE DEAL
PHONY RAPPERS, KEEP THEM LIPS SEALED
WE PROGRESSED FROM THE PORCHES TO BRAND ENDORSEMENTS, NIGGA
FUCK THE FAME, I NEED THE FORTUNE
I STRICTLY ROLE WITH ELITE, A FLEET OF LEADERS, AIN’T NO GIMMICKS ON THIS SIDE OF THE STREET
MY PRECEPTOR PASSED THE WORD OF MY PURPOSE
MORE OFFICIAL THAN WHEN SIGNING IN CURSIVE, PRETTY BITCHES SEEM TO THINK THAT I’M WORTH IT BUT THEY WANT MY DICK AGAINST THEIR CERVIX
LET ME STOP, I’M TOO INVESTED IN CIRCUITS
PUT MY MONEY ON MINUS & SIX & TRIPLE THE RICHES
CHUBBY SPORTEE, BITCH, IT’S MORE THAN A FIT
IF YOU INTERPRET INACCURATE, YOU’RE INADEQUATE, WE’RE HERE FOR ACTING UP
ACQUIRING ALL DESIRES, 80 PUSH THE LEXUS UP
DROPPING, WHATEVER’S NEEDED, I’M THE FIXING, YOU KNOW
TONY CHOPPING THEM NOTES, INSCRIBING THE DOPE AS I TOKE
FROM A CITY WHERE NIGGAS DO THE MOST WHEN CLUTCHING THEIR TOAST
MARRIED TO THE GAME, EQUALLY YOLKED, & TRUTH TO BE TOLD
I’M WHO THESE NIGGAS LOOK TO FOR GOALS, YOUNG SPORTEE
I AIN’T YOU NIGGAS, I MOVE DIFFERENT
WE NEVER BEEN THE SAME, NEVER WILL
INCOMPARABLE TYPE, YOU KNOW THE DEAL
PHONY RAPPERS, KEEP THEM LIPS SEALED
WE AIN’T YOU NIGGAS, WE MOVE DIFFERENT
WE NEVER BEEN THE SAME, NEVER WILL
INCOMPARABLE TYPE, YOU KNOW THE DEAL
PHONY RAPPERS, KEEP THEM LIPS SEALED
credits
from SPORTEE,
released April 19, 2019
vocals by Nolan The Ninja
produced by 5YNOT
featuring Jaye Prime
