| "Hard (Remix)" | |
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| Song by Styles Of Beyond | |
| from the album Reseda Beach | |
| Recorded: | 2006-2007 |
| Released: | October 23, 2012 |
| Format: | Digital, CD |
| Length: | 4:09 |
| Producer: | Mike Shinoda |
| Label: | Dirty Version Records, Tokyo Sex Whale Records |
| Reseda Beach tracklist | |
Disc 2:
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Background
"Hard" is a song produced by J. Dilla and originally released in the 2007 Styles Of Beyond mixtape Razor Tag. However, this version is actually a mash-up of the original song with a remix created by Mike Shinoda. For this reason, the track is commonly referred to as "Hard/Hard (MS Remix)" (even though it is simply listed as "Hard").
"Hard" had its original version included in the first disc of the third studio album by Styles Of Beyond, Reseda Beach, while the full remix by Mike Shinoda was included in the second disc, Razor Tag + Unreleased Tracks (popularly known as Razor Tag Untagged).
Versions
Note: Only the date of the very first release of each version is listed.
| Title | Album | Length | Recorded | Released | Notes |
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| Hard | Razor Tag | 3:42 | 2006-2007 | July 30, 2007 |
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| Hard (Remix) | Reseda Beach | 4:09 | 2006-2007 | October 23, 2012 |
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Live
Styles Of Beyond performed the remix of "Hard" live when the group toured in support of the album. Video footage exists of them performing it at the final iteration of the Paid Dues festival in California in 2013.
Personnel
Lyrics
Uh huh
Ryu
J-Dilla
Let's go
Yo
It ain't (Hard)
They tell now who the illest is
J-Dilla bitch, Styles in your grill again
That old killer shit back to the gutter scum
Number one rap record of the summer son!
Feet stomp to the beat like war drums
Chandelier shook and the freaking floor sunk
The R-Y-U that should do it
Shoot a missile at the moon and attach you to it
It's too (Hard)
Born for the weak and peacy
I'm thinking that the world's going to need some clean sheets
Shitting on you rappers I practice free speech
Don't protect whales but I rap for Green Peace!
It's time to hop in to cruise to the new shit
Huh
I'm bout as cool as me chewing a toothpick
Soon as the sun sets I'm out with the whole clan
Tearing the village down
Oh man!
Folks don't understand
When I'm holding this part of this perfect unit
To do it you recognize that we started this murder music
I'm moving through all the rubbish and yes
They know they love it at best
Cause I've been known to keep them clubbing the debt
You ain't a (Star)
So why you walk around acting like you (Hard)
Ain't nobody got you bumping in the (Car)
You don't party with your people at the (Bar)
What is it?
What what what is it?
You a (Star)
Before you bring it boy you better think (Hard)
Drop a hundred thou on a red and pink (Car)
Get it free never blow money at the (Bar)
What is it?
What what what is it?
Huh?
Aww I see you got your heart broken
Little weenie posted up with both arms folded
Clocking all my jewels and they don't know how we did it
Marking every move smooth to my MLB fitted (Fitted!)
Ooh!
Your baby sitter is going to be a minute late
Why?
Cause you ain't even old enough to innovate
Skulls in your grill got you neighborhood fame
But dang (Dang)
You ain't really known for your skill
Ok!
Think about it before you pop off
Keep cool when you fucking with a Boss Hog
Hot sauce I'mma bag this Poptart
Seen 'em down the block trying to flag a cop car
Not to notice a bomb goes wowee
Demigodz roll like Musab al-Zarqawi
People know who control the Cali
Roll tanks through the west bank home to valley
You ain't (Hard)
Cause your whack clique was ousted
So sick I spit raps in hazmat outfits
You ain't about shit, Holmes admit it
Cause real hustlers don't talk they just go get it!
Uh huh
S.O.B
Ryu and Tak
Uh
You ain't a (Star)
So why you walk around acting like you (Hard)
Ain't nobody got you bumping in the (Car)
You don't party with your people at the (Bar)
What is it?
What what what is it?
You a (Star)
Before you bring it boy you better think (Hard)
Drop a hundred thou on a red and pink (Car)
Get it free never blow money at the (Bar)
What is it?
What what what is it?
So follow me follow me closely
I see you fellas were jealous so I crack a smirk and polish my trophy
Shaking the ground
I put my hands in the gravel
Try taking me down so I can stand in your shadow
Nah
You and your buddy going to see in an instant
Dummy, without me it wouldn't be what it is then
So recognize and zip your lip jack push 'em aside
What a surprise yea it's me so kick it
Yo
You hear the baby whining it don't effect me shit
How dare you disrespect me, kid
I'm sick of the games
Look at where you sit in the plane
You could be chilling with a first class ticket to fame
It ain't (Hard)
Matter fact it's easy
Ima crack your cd
It sounds good cause your tracks are cheesy
On the path to greatness
Your raps are basic
Think about it when you filling out that application
You ain't a (Star)
So why you walk around acting like you (Hard)
Ain't nobody got you bumping in the (Car)
You don't party with your people at the (Bar)
What is it?
What what what is it?
You a (Star)
Before you bring it boy you better think (Hard)
Drop a hundred thou on a red and pink (Car)
Get it free never blow money at the (Bar)
What is it?
What what what is it?
Huh?
What what what is it?
Huh?
What what what is it?
Huh?
What what what is it?
Huh?
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