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G. Dep feat. P. Diddy & Black Rob - "Let's Get It"
Posted on July 28, 2005 11:58 AM
Taking it back just a little bit, this week’s "Throwback Thursday" comes to us courtesy of Bad Boy. Their slogan: “We drop the artists, so you don’t have to!”
On a loooong list of artists given the cold shoulder by Papa Diddy Pop, G. Dep stormed onto the scene “Let’s Get It” [watch it now] the unofficial Harlem Shake anthem. With the aid Harlem hound P. Diddy, fellow Johnson Projects mainstay Black Rob and some gyrating children, G. Dep immediately made his mark on the rap world by making sure we NEVER want to hear this beat again!
For all my basketball heads... Doesn't Dep kinda look like a strung-out Tony Delk?
One of the more talented MCs to get mainstream recognition out of Harlem, Dep’s future looked pretty bright on the heels of this and both versions of “Special Delivery.” To his credit, Puffy actually gave this man 4 videos on his leadoff album. Unfortunately Dep was still unable to break the gold threshold and was soon relieved of duties with Bad Boy AKA Cutcha Records.
I swore that I’d never watch this video again. It came on TV every 15 minutes for upwards of 8 months. Solely responsible for the Harlem Shake craze that seized our nation for nearly 2 years, this video is a blur of nonsense that tries to merge the classic Bad Boy white background video with the jiggy flashiness Puffy had come to personify.
The only people doing the Harlem Shake now are really young white kids. If someone could explain that phenomenon to me, I’d greatly appreciate it. I’m talking about kids who would have been about 4 years old when this video came out. (Not the high school senior in Iowa that does it. He’s just sad.)
The little girl in the Fendi jacket looked like Xzibit’s daughter. Her shake was also kinda on the lackluster side for being in the official Harlem Shake video. Puffy could have picked up any child under age 10 off of any street in Harlem and gotten a quality shaking for the camera.
For what he had to work with, Dep did pretty well. With the exception of the “fish and spaghetti” line, he did the best he could with merging his unorthodox delivery with the jiggiest, Puffiest beat this side of 1998. Sometimes I wonder what Dep is doing today.
Take a walk down memory lane with me. Practice your Harlem Shake in the privacy of your own bedroom. Ask you mom to make some fish and spaghetti for dinner someday soon. These are just a few things we can do in honor and memory of yet another fallen soldier of Bad Boy records.
Questions? Comments? Requests? Been smacked silly? Been smacked silly? ronnie_mexxx@yahoo.com
P.S.: If Black Rob could ever stay out of jail, the combination of Dep, Puff and Robbie O (3 The Hard Way) could have been a decent group. If he were in Cali he'd be doing about 4 life sentences.
Comments
the fish and speggetti ( ican't spell that shit)line is b/c he was on mix tapes called fish and spegetti.
Oh Shit!!!!This was G Dep's joint?!!! I thought it was Puffy's. He was bumping his gums more than the mc's. I'm sure we could probably find G on the block in Harlem. The Special Delivery video was foreshadowing. As Robert Townsed stated, "There's always work at the Post Office."
p.s. you can upgrade to a harlem shake with your happy meal for only 89 cents.
hater... thanks for the nod... i never even heard of those tapes. i'd better call hashim... the harlem mixtape king... and ask him what i've missed.
cbw... so true!
G-Dep was so wack his rhymes were basic nursery even he fuckin' needs to cop a day job Micky D's is always hirin'!
G.DEP...I CALL THAT NIGGA B. FLAT
fyuck all yall niggaz. g-dep spit better than most of the niggaz out rite naw. U all need to step yall game up. man, did yall even hear the album. i know yall heard "child of the ghetto".
yo hater u sound stupid.u know that boy g-dep is fucking weeeeeeeak.all them harlem niggas is trash. b.k. stand up!
Dep was hot for his time at Bad Boy, but let's face it....He was just another one of Puff's show dogs that he pranced around the music track and since he didn't win no ribbons he's back to being a stray. C'mon check the Bad Boy kennel
G dep,Kaine,Marc Curry,Loon,Da Band,Mario Winans,(no disrespect)what happened to the gospel cd Puff was supposed to put out? He had his time, let's put the career to sleep.
"flow like this/get my wrist all glittery"
If I ruled the world I would mandate that Puffy never be allowed to take his shirt off in a video ever again!
QUESTION: Why is G Dep sporting the MJ look with one white glove on? The closest I've ever been to seeing someone in Harlem with a white glove is a crackhead's ashy hand.
I wonder what will happen to the kids Diddy exploited in the video. How will they cope as adults knowing they were in a video that spawned the creation of the most played out dance move ever?
You forgot to include DREAM and Total in the "Bad Boy" kennel BIG DUB. Otherwise, 10 points for the joke! HA HA! (Am I even allowed to give points?)
=)
MASE IS WAY Better that twopack or 2pac. 2pac is overated. Bad boy for life. We aint,,,goin nowhere!
wait for it... wait for iiiit...
The "fish and spaghetti" line won worst verse of the year in The Source that year (embarrassed that I know that). Pretty impressive to be recognized for that when P. Duddy was on the song with you!
do ya homework....P.Diddy, G-Dep and Black Rob got a single out now "The Godfather" for Diddy's upcoming album,
good for dep... i was worried.
yo james i should the shit out of your ass for sayin mase is way better then 2pac.notiscin u cant spell his name shows that u probally never heard 1 of his songs.listen u can not compare mase to 2pac,are u on crack?if u listen to these rappers now a days when u hear they song on the t.v about 3 times u already know theire rhymes but if u listen to pac his wordpath was on a another level he was the rapper that realy payd attention in the class.men u can not compare 50 cent to 2pac because they got shot,people get shot on the streets.its not hot to get shot nawmean u gotta compare of 50's best works and then just pick a song from pac then u will hear the realness en vibe.hahaha how the fuck mase can compete wit pac,that pussy nigga took 2 years off to come up wit some rhymes that be wack as shit.mase his style was cool thoug but he never switched flow's,just like jadakiss,and them.
so james u need to suck a dick u a bad boy groupie u probally fantasizin of oilin puffy's body fuckin faggot.i hope somebody that knows u read that shit u posted bout mase beeying bettr then pac so he can knock you the fuck out
tamer than expected...
why the fuck does 2pac come up in nearly every post?
cuz some peple cant let go.
Okay... I know you're trying to be all street but Cool your diction and spelling is rather fucked up! I think you need not post anything else until you learn how to express yourself with proper English because (whether you believe this or not) one can still tell "ignorance" even when one tries to hide stupidity with street slang!
Can you say "Hook on Phonics"???
G-Dep's unorthodox flow prohibits listeners from appreciating the fact that he does have rhyme skill. The new joint "The Godfather" does show the true potential of 3 The Hard Way. They have some kinda harlem cohesiveness. U guys are funny as hell and make a few points. Ron and the rest of you guys keep it up. I need this to get through work. Oh and I like Ma$e not the new Mase and leave Pac outta this unless Ron blogs one of his videos. Matter of fact that's a request Ron get at a Pac video pleeeeease.
hahaa... I did "Ghetto Gospel" in May... and it still gets responses... but I'll definitely do a 2Pac Throwback one day soon.
Thanks for the love... so long as we help you get through the day!
The Bad Boy era is long done and gone. I used to be a fan, but damn Diddy's on his 5th supposed comeback and the hottest and highest selling artist on his label (which is sad if u didn't catch the sarcasm). I'm just glad to see G-Dep is back....the 12 step program must of work....cause during his run with Bad Boy dude got STRUNG THE FUCK OUT on that okie doke (crack/coke). Sad to say he should've took his talents to Fed Express...i'd write him a letter of recommendation after the "Special Delivery" video, cause his rap career is shot. There's always life as a Diddy flunky though -just rapping in the studio for the next 10 years knowing your album is never dropping, carrying luggage, babysitting his kids, cleaning his pool, or taking the fall for him (guarantee you'll go gold)-
P.S. - Total is in the studio
Shiiit..fucking around with Puff you're either off the label or always "in the studio". That cat is slipping. I mean do you really believe this dude has a pulse on music anymore? Look at the girl group he tried to put together which wasn't put together. The P in P.Diddy now stands for procrastination.
take that...take that
wot makes me laugh about u n!ggas is the lack of appreciation. that video was big (back in the day). but obviously times have changed. i cant turn round and say that the video is sh!t.
plus gdep is more of a rapper than mc.
he is like fat joe, snoop dogg and 50 cent (only recently tho). his voice is just blessing the instrumental.
if ya boy lloyd banks was on it we wud b w8in 4 the punchlines at the end of every 4th bar.
the sound of u h8rs make me laugh tho.
p.diddy is a legend it dont matta if the bad boy era is gone it was here and it was powerful.
just think about mo money mo problems and feels so good both classic (hype williams) videos.
u lot dont put nuthin in 2 perspective.
sorry about my slang typing, its a real bad habit.
"...got so many spots i dont even buy luggage, you love it."
thats a typical diddy line (which he didnt write)
that has nothing to do with anything...
1... we crack on videos... that's it.
2... this was shitty when it came out too...
3... fuck lloyd banks... but you find it okay to down him in a quest to validate puffy... interesting.
4... it's a problem when someone's legacy has effect on the way listeners perceive what is actually in front of them in the present.
I wish whoever shot Biggie would have shot Diddy instead! Best thing that CLOWN has ever done was put Biggie ON, and Produced one of Mary J's best Cd's! SEAN JOHN SUCKS, it's a Black HILFIGER, a wannabe Phat Farm. I hate diddy for having Pac shot! (twice)
Do not take anything I EVER say to heart I am just high talking shit pissing off punk pussy's.
By the way everyone, G-Dep is from Jersey, not Harlem
fuck tupac...if u see interviews of him before he was famous n shit he acted like a fuckin homo...nigga had a lisp n shit wearin his purple tank top and shit...Pac was a good actor cuz he proved he could make all u white boys think he was hard when really he was a fruity ass nigga.
juice...
G. Dep is from Johnson fuckin projects... East Harlem. What you talkin about Jersey? Did he have a house there for like 2 months when his record was out or somethin?
Briccs... I remember pre-famous 2Pac. It would definitely lead you to believe he was an actor.
I remember him doing the running man and holding a keytar for Digital Underground.... then as soon as he got on, he was a G with a nosering.
Word MOTHER FUCK PUFFY . Guy iz really a house nigga , hand clappin and shit. All these big bad niggaz in the game like GAY Z and puffy will see . When the crackers are done with em , they'll see . Thats about when they'll want to keep it real!!! Remember after that SHYNE trial puffys scared ass was on some ol church shit
You really can't hate this video...you kno that when u first saw it ya'll were doin tha harlem shake 2...tryin 2 be like those lil kids
Why so much hate for diddy? He makes money...that's his thing. Man makes a company...it makes money. Man makes a clothing line...it makes money.
Was tha g in that video lil 'reema from tha corey n lil romeo song?...you kno tha song..hush lil lady don't u cry...I bet that I can show u how 2 have a good time.....
hahahaha... tell us more about this lil romeo song, man.
the song is called "Hush Lil' Lady". It's by Corey ft. Lil'Romeo n Lil' Reema
I think tha song came out in 2002
Lil'Reema was a cheerleader in this video (this is all off of memory because I can't find the video, so if it's wrong sorry). She does a terrible harlem shake in the video
2 refresh some memories the chorus goes:
Hush little lady
Don't you cry
Gonna bet that
I could show you
How to have a good time
Like me and you
Playin' after school
On the weekend
At the skating rink'll be cool
Remma's Verse:
When I come through, know me
I'm Reema, you know I'm too fly
Kinda cute too, that's right
What you gon do
Now you know how I do
When you, see me it's cool
See I, can't get wit you
Cuz you remind me of a boy I knew
hahahahahahaha
that made my day...
and sadly... i remember what you're talking about.
I remember that also...in the voice of Ren Hoek, "Memories!!!!...."Poor girl, I hope she's still in school.
THEY ARE DOING THE DANCE GATOR DID ON JUNGLE FEVER
THEY ARE DOING THE DANCE GATOR DID ON JUNGLE FEVER
hahahahah Ron u make my day.....
The only thing sadder than a one hit wonder is a child one hit wonder
I hope her AND corey are in school.
I went to his (Corey) site and it still plays hush lil lady, which was a tad depressing...hold on to your dream son.
P.diddy is a FAG! I hate the way he smiles I hate the way he laughs!!! I hate those fuckin shades he has. This nigga think he ghetto, and his friends are mostly white people! If he came to bush chicago his ass would get popped! This dude kind've like micheal jackson, he loves kids! He hired that little faggot ass r&b group B5!
That song is really gay STYLEZZ! Somebody get this girl a seat on american idol PLEASE!!!!! Where that british guy simon can make fun of her!!!
good 4 u@ ron mexico.
and im sure your attempt to change the rap game will be much better. becase obviously you talk like you have the knowlegde to do much better than a successful hip hop mogul.
get the fcuk outta here with your sh!t little blogs.
lil' vato are u referring to the Corey song?
YES!!! That one stylezz. LOL LOL I did't mean you stylezz!!! My bad!!!
YES!!! That's the one stylezz. LOL LOL Sorry, I did't mean you stylezz!!! My bad!!!
2pac is the greatest rapper eva,even tho he is passed on he will be rembered 4 his PURE TALENT.d guy is a legend n hes better dan all this other crap like 50 n all .!
JENNIFER
13 KILDARE IRELAND
The hook should have Diddy saying "You make this money, Diddy takes this money, ain't no way you can get paid dummy, Now go get it!". As usually Diddy shuffles through another video, and call it dancing. I thought the little girl was mean muggin a little hard, maybe she's Babs little sister, (poor child, gonna grow up to be a brick faced rapper). She did bust Diddy's ass with the shake, which is another dance grown men shouldn't do. Kids do it cute, you do it, you look borderline spastic and epilectic. Black Rob actually took a break from his life's passion, incarceration. How the hell do you become a professional inmate? Diddy should build a studio in Rikers so this nigga can finish out his deal.My favorite line is "Not guilty cuase I'm filthy", too bad Shine wasn't.
G-Dep will be back on the scene shortly he just got approved for a new budget on Bad Boy and they're re-releasin his album..Dispite any problems dude had with his personal life i still think hes a great artist..
Aw man. I can't believe I'm hearing this same old crap again.
I'm actually a HUGE bad boy fan. Loon was nice, Dep was nice, Rob, Biggie, Shyne, Mase, Da Band, Winans, Thomas, LOX. Damn! I was a HUGE Bad Boy fan back in the day...grew up on those dudes.
Let's get it is on heavy rotation on my ipod playlist, as is Special delivery.
But let's be honest for a second. While Puff does make money, the stuff he's putting out is garbage and the talented artists under his label don't deserve it. LOOK at what happened to New Edition (!!!).
On a whole 'nother subject, I can't stand the whole "Tupac" bullcrap. As soon as someone says they don't like Tupac, it's like you dissed someone's mother or talked about Christ. I'm tired of these stupid little trends that these boys have. Admit it. Dudes sweat Tupac only because you're "supposed" to. You sweat him because the people on tv sweat him. Same reason you dudes sweat big white T-shirts and Scarface. Let's be real. Tell me I'm lying.
^^That's the word
*clearly noting this has nuttin to do with the video BUT*
Any time I saw I don't think Tupac or Biggie are or were the greatest rappers ppl look @ me like I just helped out the KKK. I'm sorry that I believe talent comes before death. We need to cherish our KRS ONEs and our Rakims.
If death plays so much of a part in our society to deceide whose great and such why isn't Freaky Tah given the same respect? Is it because Tupac and Biggie died because of a glorified beef and ppl feel obligated to mourn the ppl they helped kill?
saw=say....whoops a doodles
Diddy's got the God complex. Bottom line. America feeds it because though they cant stand him, they respect that a no talent ass clown like him continues to get over. To the point that we had to sit through his monotone, not funny, self fellating version of "hosting" last week. Rich white people love him, cause he does the ruthless shit they wish they could do. Labels give him more dough so they have some shit to laugh about.
DIIIIIIDDY SUUUCKS!
What this Diddy really needs, is a big PUFF in his ass!!
I want to no if you are Tommy Jordon and if you are your beats are tight im liking it please reply back if you are Tommy Jordon ok
Tyrone
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