Kanye West

Songwriter: Kanye West

Producer: Kanye West

[Intro]
I need to know (Gangsta)
I need to-
I need to know (Gangsta; Turn it up a lil' bit)
I need to know (Gangsta, yeah)

[Verse 1]
Ayo, now there's three different levels to relationships
Pollyin' at the club with 'em, talkin', gettin' affectionate
Leavin' and havin' sex with 'em, kickin' 'em out
Trickin' on models, dimes and rats
Now I don't get into that, I kick that habit
I just keep 'em impressed, let 'em seat in the Lex
Never eat 'em unless that fuckin' cat looks fresh
I got a lion in my pockets, I'm lyin'
I got a 9 in my pants, and baby, I 'm just dyin' for a chance
Who ready to fuck? You ready to fuck off the sizzurp?
Says she ready to cut, then shе grabs my scissors
She probably look good, but what's scary to me
Henny makе hoes look like Halle Berry to me

[Bridge]
This for my [?], and for my hoes
Let's gettin' dope
All around the world
[?]

[Chorus]
I need to know, you down to do whatever?
Down to get it poppin'? Down to get topless? Ooh
I need to know if you about cuttin'
Or you about frontin', baby, I need to know

[Verse 2]
Now, I know [?] crazy flow, not on the radio
You know why the fuck I'm here for
[?] Plus, she's eighty-four
[?] And Gucci
[?]

[Chorus]
I need to know, you down to do whatever?
Down to get it poppin'? Down to get topless? Ooh
I need to know if you about cuttin'
Or you about frontin', baby, I need to know
I need to know

The ubiquitous Kanye West—from his famous quip, “George Bush doesn’t care about black people,” to “I'ma let you finish,” to marrying Kim Kardashian, to announcing that he’s running for President, and admitting his love for President Trump—you can see that he’s a staple of the tabloids and the entertainment world, industry-wide.

That certainly doesn’t take anything away from his music; as a matter of fact, it only seems to add to his fortuitous career. For instance, his 2010 album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, was universally praised by fans and critics alike; it was recorded during the backlash he received from the Swift interruption and during his break-up with then-girlfriend Amber Rose.

He has scored other well-known hits, as well, from each of his previous studio albums—such as “Stronger,” “Heartless,” and “Gold Digger.” Each of his albums has been massive critical and commercial successes, including his collaboration album with JAY-Z, Watch the Throne. As of 2020, West has won an astounding 21 Grammys, tied with JAY-Z as the most decorated hip-hop artist in Grammy history.

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