Released: March 19, 1991

Songwriter: Yo-Yo

Producer: Sir Jinx Ice Cube

[Intro dialogue]

[Spoken Interlude: Woman]
The IBWC is made up of women
Intelligent Black women in that matter
To create a different outlook on all men
And how do we apply ourselves?
To strengthen the mind of others
Is to kick only true knowledge towards women and men
But you don't hear me though
Standing tall in what you believe in
Being able to express your true feelings without holding back for anyone
Knowing what's really going on
So what are you trying to say, Yo-Yo?

[Verse: Yo-Yo]
It's almost like trying to ignore me, but you're playing yourself
Because if it wasn't for woman, you'll be laying yourself out
Yo-Yo, a lady that's down for mine
And won't hesitate to put yourself in line
If you ain't with me, you're behind me
Think about it 'cause I'm stompin' to the '90s

[Outro dialogue]

Yo-Yo

A 90s rapper known for successfully juggling gangster tales with positive messages. Yo-Yo’s lyrics are about empowerment and pride.

She has over twenty acting credits, she founded the IBWC (Intelligent Black Women’s Coalition), she operates Yo-Yo’s School of Hiphop she’s collaborated with Ice Cube a number of times, she dated Tupac Shakur, and she married a mayor!