LA Nights
Written by: Michael Turner & Christopher Portugal
[Dolla Bill:] WRLA, 55 minutes after the hour... sending you out into the LA night, be safe and sound. May you have green lights out there in the LA night all the way. Dolla Bill, your hip hop MC, reminding you as you uh... pull some of that funk outta your trunk, while you dig the Thes One and Double K... hip hop beat breakdown!
([Rap sample:] It's Friday night...
[Rap sample:] ...on the streets of L.A.
[Rap sample:] It's Friday night...
[Rap sample:] ...on the streets of L.A.
...on the streets of L.A.)
[Double K:]
Homies on the corner, doin' the boogaloo
Feelin' the crisp breeze, blowin' loud on trees
Watchin' the cars pass, lookin' as the sun creeps
Lower into the ocean, the city's in motion
On La Cienega, the limos stretch up Sunset
Talkin' loud on your handset, stuck in the traffic
Or hangin' on the porch with your buddies, gettin' ill
The West Side the best side, we know how to chill
Or hittin' up the beach, yo, it's better at night
The stars shine bright, the vibe is just right
Or pullin' out that Cutlass to dip down the ave
Got the moonroof open with the funk on blast
And honkin' at the dames to the left of your lane
It's a night in Los Angeles, no need to complain
We on a campaign, and we doin' it right
Live from Crescent Heights, it's an L.A. night, now let's go...
[Sung sample:] L.A. night... don't you wanna treat it right?
[Rap sample:] I'm goin' out...
[Rap sample:] ...on the streets of L.A.
[Sung sample:] L.A. night... don't you wanna treat it right?
[Rap sample:] So if you wanna roll...
[Rap sample:] ...on the streets of L.A.
[Sung sample:] L.A. night... don't you wanna treat it right?
[Rap sample:] I'm goin' out...
[Rap sample:] ...on the streets of L.A.
[Sung sample:] L.A. night... don't you wanna treat it right?
[Rap sample:] I'm goin' out...
[Rap sample:] I'll be there in a jiffy
[Thes One:]
The sun is goin' down over the 110
Goin' out with your lady or just hangin' with your friends
The city of L.A. comes alive at night
When lights turn on, we don our best bespoke and backstroke
On the freeway, headed to this side or that side
That's why Los Angelenos take pride in a clean ride
The brake lights reflect off of the windshield
You valet at the Chalet, early shopping at the Westfield
You gotta look proper, L.A. night, they won't let you in
Whether you're rooftop standin' or at the Edison
Underground city nightlife has many layers
From bachelorette parties, tourists, to local players
They all stars at the bars, but for one night only
'Cause every Los Angeles night is a story for old homies
And dive bars low-key, West Side Karaoke
South Side smokin' the holy ghost on the porch, we call the coolout
In junior high, we called that shit a kickback
Or reminisce on L.A. nights, pass and drink a six-pack
And Avenue A to Redondo, watchin' the sunset
'Cause L.A. gives you nights that you never forget
It's L.A....
[Sung sample:] L.A. night... don't you wanna treat it right?
[Rap sample:] I'm goin' out... (Party!)
[Rap sample:] ...on the streets of L.A.
[Sung sample:] L.A. night... don't you wanna treat it right?
[Rap sample:] That's what it's all about!
[Rap sample:] ...on the streets of L.A.
[Sung sample:] L.A. night... don't you wanna treat it right?
[Rap sample:] I'm goin' out... (Party!)
[Rap sample:] ...on the streets of L.A.
[Sung sample:] L.A. night... don't you wanna treat it right?
[Rap sample:] I'm goin' out...
[Rap sample:] So throw on some locs, a silk shirt, and some dickies
[Sung sample:] L.A., L.A. [repeats]
([Double K:] Ooooh, shit. What's up, my nigga?
[Double K, slowed down:] Yeah, man...
[Thes One:] What's up, man?
[Partygoer #1:] What's happenin', baby?
[Double K:] I just got here, man. Why didn't you save me something to eat, man?
[Double K, slowed down:] Aw shit... hey, man, look at what this nigga got on right here, man... Oh, oh... Hey, nice chain, my dude... Man, one of these niggas smell like earring back, you know what I'm sayin'? Hee hee...
[Partygoer #2:] Yo, man, you gonna burn off my 'fro!
[Double K, slowed down:] Yeah... Yo, yo, don't burn his 'fro off, man. He been growin' that shit for, like, two months, man.
[Thes One, slowed down:] Naw, man... ain't no gangbangin' over here. Just chill out, man.
[Partygoer #3:] ...positive vibe.
[Double K, slowed down:] Yo, lemme get a piece of chicken. I can't get no chicken? But yo, you cool anyway, man. Word...
[Thes One:] Ay-yo, does Ralphie still work, man?
[Double K:] Ra- yo, he works, man... no, he doesn't work, man. He broke his arm, dude...
[Sung sample:] California knows how to party...
[Double K:] He's dead, man...
[Partygoer #4:] He's dead?
[Sung sample:] California knows how to party... [slows down]
[Spoken sample:] Party... when we get together and do our thing. Hipping many cats to where it's at.
[Spoken sample:] Sweet and cool.
[Spoken sample:] Funky!
[Spoken sample:] Yeah... The record ends and we must begin again.
[Spoken sample:] Let the good times roll, the good times roll...
[Spoken sample:] Party...
[Spoken sample:] They're so hip... and all that shit.
[Spoken sample:] Y'all better get hip [repeated and scratched]
Y'all better get hip and come off this trip [echoes]
Trivia:
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This track appears on the following releases:
- 12 Step Program (2014) (LP, Cassette & CD) - PUTS Records (PL7015)
