Released: October 21, 1997

Featuring: Dr. Dre

Songwriter: Nature AZ Nas Dr. Dre Chris “The Glove” Taylor

Producer: Chris “The Glove” Taylor Dr. Dre

[Produced by Dr. Dre and Chris "The Glove" Taylor]

[Intro: Nas]
Yo, this Esco, who this?

[Verse 1: AZ]
What's the deal-y? I just touched grounds down in Philly
Brought a pound with me, Feds floating around silly
Tryna find Lynn; bitch supposed to be in the Benz
Parked in row 10, her and that slow hoe Gwen
Should've known she was a bitch that we both could've boned
If posted alone, the ass had us both in the zone
But you know the rules, both been schooled by older dudes
I know the jewels, no time for them thoughts, too much to lose
Just tryna vibe until them hoes roll with the ride
Where's your joy and pride? You know, little Des' got your eyes

[Verse 2: Nas]
In the cut, drop CLK, the top's up
Left the mall, bought Little Amal the toy truck
Your boy's, what? Three-years-old now, correct?
He and my daughter age neck-and-neck, they future's set
Trees got me wet, in the background's an old cassette
Fly Stephanie Mills shit
What's the deal with all this shit I'm hearing up top?
You got arrested, shot a fair one with a cop?
That ain't ya stee', you usually low-key when O.T
I'm only going off of what some weak bitch told me

[AZ]
That's some ill shit, here that bitch go with her clique

[Nas]
Yo, dunn, I'll hit you right back 'cause the static is thick

[Hook: Dr. Dre]
We got your phone tapped, what you gon' do?
'Cause sooner or later, we'll have your whole crew
All we need now is the right word or two
To make all it stick like glue, then you through
We got your phone tapped, what you gon' do?
'Cause sooner or later, we'll have your whole crew
All we need now is the right word or two
To make all it stick like glue, we got you

[Verse 3: AZ]
We just hit the crib-o, I'm curled up on this pillow
I'm still low, heard the ill news, these niggas killed Mo
The shit touched me, tryna chill, just lit a Dutchie
From a while back, same foul cats who tried to bust me
Caught 'em sleeping in Spanish Harlem with some Puerto Ricans
Up in Washington Heights, right off the Deegan
Feel awful speaking, for some reason feel the phone's tapped
Alone with gats, left with a vest to watch my own back

[Verse 4: Nas]
Keep your eyes open, stay wise, shit is mind blowing
Look for any sign showing one-time is knowing
About the dynasty, shit is not minor leagues no more
Cats bleed in this cold war
Son, we took a oath, then this life took us both
We rich now, milked the whole cow, split the growth
Now I'm on the Conduit, headlights on
Fluid in the windshield, wipes on
This light storm that's forming in the sky
You coming home tomorrow? Will you drive or will you fly?
Hold up, my other side

[Nature]
Yo, son, some other cats tried to ruin our plans
Sending two decoy bitches with pictures of you and your man
Asking your whereabouts, I gave 'em no leads
For all a nigga know, them hoes fuck with police

[Nas]
No shit, I'm clicking over, I'mma tell Sos quick
Son, them outta state bitches tryna get us both hit
That was Nate, he hit me last night late while in my ho's stomach
Said it's no running, we FBI's most wanted
So play the low; change your clothes, pack your bags
Watch what you say on this phone, get home fast

[Hook: Dr. Dre]
We got your phone tapped, what you gon' do?
'Cause sooner or later, we'll have your whole crew
All we need now is the right word or two
To make all it stick like glue, then you through
We got your phone tapped, what you gon' do/
'Cause sooner or later, we'll have your whole crew
All we need now is the right word or two
To make all it stick like glue, we got you

[AZ]
Yo, it's all good
I'mma hit you when I touch down tomorrow, son, word

[Nas]
Stay on-point, don't even use the phone
Just come to my crib, yo, word up

[AZ]
Out

The Firm

The Firm was a group consisting of Nas, Foxy Brown, AZ, and Nature. The Firm first appeared on “Affirmative Action” from Nas' 1996 album It Was Written, but instead of Nature, the song featured original member Cormega, who left the group due to creative and financial issues. The group released their only album, The Album, on Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment in 1997, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and achieved gold status. The original lineup of Nas, AZ, Foxy Brown and Cormega reunited on the track “Full Circle” from the 2020 Nas album King’s Disease.

Nas spoke about the beginning and end of The

AZ was my man and he told me about Foxy Brown; drove me to Brooklyn to meet her at her house. I wanted to put the Firm together and she fit perfectly.