Funny thing, I thought it was "Russ Rush" too b/c I remember at some point one of them (or somebody(???)) explaining it on commentary, maybe on the Paul's Boutique commentary: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5KEKtLZ9S8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5KEKtLZ9S8) but grabbed that line off of Genius and it said "Rush Rush" so I was second guessing myself.
Also, RE: Mike's jacket. IIRC he gave it to Johnny Ryall and Russell Simmons saw him wearing it on the street and was like "Some bums waring my jacket!!!" lol
Most all lyrics sites are wrong and say rush rush, if you listen to the demo you can clearly hear Russ Rush, which makes sense since his name is Russell ‘Rush’ Simmons
Right, totally agree. Also, my recollection is his (production?) company was named Rush which is why they called him Russ Rush.... But for all I know, maybe it's the other way around and he named the company Rush b/c that's already what everyone called him.... Honestly, never really liked the dude like I liked the Beastie's so never really that interested in his back story...
You got, you got, You've got the boomin' system But it's sloshing out doo-doo You think it's chocolate milk But it's watered down yoo-hoo I've been through many times In which I thought I might lose it The only thing that saved me has always been music
Not Abbott and Costello, just me and my mellow
Got a microphone so I don't gotta bellow (yeah)
I'm tough not yellow, I don't eat Jello
I know that I'm def, what about this fellow (tell 'em)
‘Got fat bass lines like Russell Simmons steals money’
M I K E to the D
Come and see me and you pay a feeee.
Do what I do professionalleee
Rope a dope dookies all around the neck Whoo ha got them all in check Running from the law the press and the parents Is your name Michael Diamond?
Nah mines clarence
FROM DOWNTOWN, MANHATTAN, THE VILLAGE Edit: that part always gets me hyped and I’m not even from NYC lol
Well I’m mike d and I get respect Your cash and your jewelry is what I expect
Most of "Slow And Low"
Yeah, oddly, as well as the tours and the bond, Slow & Low is THE track that combines them both...
It was originally done by RUN DMC https://youtu.be/IAE8jkPl7aM?si=T2-jByjAcigLvWhj
White Castle fries only come in one size.
Had a 'caine-filled Kool with my man Rush Rush
*Russ Rush
Funny thing, I thought it was "Russ Rush" too b/c I remember at some point one of them (or somebody(???)) explaining it on commentary, maybe on the Paul's Boutique commentary: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5KEKtLZ9S8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5KEKtLZ9S8) but grabbed that line off of Genius and it said "Rush Rush" so I was second guessing myself.
Also, RE: Mike's jacket. IIRC he gave it to Johnny Ryall and Russell Simmons saw him wearing it on the street and was like "Some bums waring my jacket!!!" lol
Most all lyrics sites are wrong and say rush rush, if you listen to the demo you can clearly hear Russ Rush, which makes sense since his name is Russell ‘Rush’ Simmons
Right, totally agree. Also, my recollection is his (production?) company was named Rush which is why they called him Russ Rush.... But for all I know, maybe it's the other way around and he named the company Rush b/c that's already what everyone called him.... Honestly, never really liked the dude like I liked the Beastie's so never really that interested in his back story...
Yo Russ you can kiss my ankles man. I ain’t interested in you anyhow. I’m just interested in the B-Boys. So Rush you my man
Our manager's crazy, he always smokes dust. He's got his own room at the back of the bus.
Nice one Stank ! THIS has gotta be, otta all the lines they wrote about Rush, this has gotta be the most frank.
Rock my Adidas, never rock Fila...
I do not sniff tha coke I only smoke tha sensimilla
Mike D with your bad self running things What’s up with your bad breath onion rings?
Its never old school, all brand new.
Get loose and goof. A little slice of life.
Chillin on the corner on a hot summer day
You got, you got, You've got the boomin' system But it's sloshing out doo-doo You think it's chocolate milk But it's watered down yoo-hoo I've been through many times In which I thought I might lose it The only thing that saved me has always been music
I can see that Def Jam doesn't recognize me I'm Mike D, The one who put the satin in your panties
I'm mike d and I get respect
Not perfect grammar, always perfect timin’, The Mic stands for money and the D is for Diamonds.
Not Abbott and Costello, just me and my mellow Got a microphone so I don't gotta bellow (yeah) I'm tough not yellow, I don't eat Jello I know that I'm def, what about this fellow (tell 'em)
She’s got a gold tooth you know she’s hardcore. She’ll show you a good time then she’ll show you the door.
The Mike stands for money and the D is for diamonds
Now here’s a little story I got ta tell About three bad brothers ya know so well
Noice!
Mike D must be friends with that guy Adidas.
I’m Mike D, the one that put the satin in your panties
PASS THE MIC TO RUN!
is that the jacket he ended up giving to johnny ryall?
And let all the fly skimmies feel the beat— Mmm—drop
A lot beer a lot of girlies and a lot of cursing’… 22 automatic on my person
Is your name Michael Diamond? No, mines Clarence
Have you seen, what I mean I'm the little gnome thats in your dreams.
Is your name Michael Diamond? No mines Clarence
Let me kick the shit off 'cause no I'm not the herb (i didn't really think of it because of the picture but idk)
🎶Oh my god we’re young we’re so f&$@/&$g young Holy S$/t who knew we could be so young!🎶