'Too Hard To Swallow' is still one of my favorite albums all these years later. And that no matter what, you will not forget his name.
This song is Pimp's manifesto that no one would sound like him musically. His gritty lyrics and production style helped shape the sound to come from the Houston area for many years. He rapped like Al Green sings, with a soul and a realness that completely draws you in. Rap wise, Pimp could ride the beat the way a big Cadillac drives - smooth and effortless. 'Cocaine' is absolutely that for Pimp in my opinion.
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It was originally the first song on their debut ep 'The Southern Way.' Many suggest that 'Pocket Full of Stones' represents the earliest incarnation of what Bun would become as an artist. This song in a way is UGK's introduction to the world. This is possibly the greatest MC intro lyric ever. To me, if you consider yourself a real Pimp C fan, I mean a REAL fan of Pimp, then this is likely your favorite Pimp verse: 'I'm Pimp C, b***h/So what the f*ck is up?!' Direct, gritty, raw. LOCAL LOVE: Rapper Genesis Blu pays homage to Houston in new videoīobby Phats on 'Cocaine in the Back of the Ride' Hate it or love it, you have to respect it. The way they were able to paint a picture of their experiences in the hood so vividly and tell the unadulterated truth is so exhilarating.
Hearing this song gets me really excited. I was almost two when this album came out, and it's amazing to see it's still as powerful today. Pimp C had this thing where no matter what he said, it sounded so perfect. Bun has always been one of our strongest rappers lyrically, and he continues to be such a great influence on this new generation of rappers.
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That hook is delivered so smooth and sounds so right when you're riding down 59 with the windows down. Their sound is the epitome of southern hip-hop. 'Pocket Full Of Stones' has always been one of my favorite UGK songs. Most notably his use of the Bill Withers vocal sample for the hook. It definitely sounds like a product of the early '90s, but you can definitely hear him flirting with techniques that would be become staples in hip-hop production moving forward. There are a million songs about relationships, but there's only one 'Use Me Up.' Pimp C produced this song as well. That, to me, is his greatest strength and his greatest legacy. If you are doing it right, there is only one you.
Many times in hip-hop it isn't what you say that resonates with people, it is the fact that nobody else is going to put it the same way you did. I don't think there is another artist in the history of hip-hop that proves that a rapper's greatest tool is his or her's personal perception of the world around them. It is good to know that even when he's being a romantic, Pimp C is going to be Pimp C. I love it when Pimp C says, 'But I ain't bout to f*** her, 'cause I'm scared of that disease/'Cause she's passin' out the ass like government cheese.' I'm really inspired when another lyricist can sprinkle game throughout the song but do it in a way where it doesn't feel so serious. This song is basically about confronting any haters by telling them 'something good.' In other words, you're about to tell them what's on your mind while being ready for a fight. Record Store Day reissue of 'Too Hard To Swallow'
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