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I Need a Dollar Ft. N​.​O​.​T​.​Y. (Prod. Chris Hillman)

from Young​-​Black​-​Ambitious by Top Billion

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I made this song with N.O.T.Y. at his apartment around the time "Noillib Pot III" dropped. I thought it was dope but I didn't know where to place it because I was working exclusively with Brad Massey at the time. This song is about overcoming the struggle of being broke and making life work for you. I know I've been in some tight money situations (they're never fun) but I got through them and you can too.

Chris Hillman is Brahms; the same guy who produced my mixtape "Noillib Pot." He's a super talented producer.

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"I Need a Dollar" Ft. N.O.T.Y.

(Verse 1) - Top Billion
Bitch, I need them dollars I'm tired bein' blue collar,
I'm not a scholar but smart enough to know being broke not a,
Way to live proper it's gon' make me a monster,
Why you think we're robbers instead of lawyers and doctors?,
I just wanna prosper but life is gettin' harder,
Prices goin' farther up than smokin' marijuana,
Minimum wage is bringin' miniscule pay,
I work hard everyday just to repay Sallie Mae,
So you heard this empty ya purses we were taught we were worthless,
In a ski mask you know what's my purpose,
Put your hands up pay up what's for ransom,
I need these three names: Ben, Grant, and Jackson,
Don't do it we're blastin' yeah it's that crucial,
I'd rather be brutal than never live frugal,
Man, I'm bein' truthful if money is the root of all evil,
Then we're in hell 'cause that's what motivates people

(Chorus)
I need a dollar dollar, a dollar that's what I need
hey hey
Well I need a dollar dollar, a dollar that's what I need
hey hey
And I said I need dollar dollar, a dollar that's what I need
And if I share with you my story would you share your dollar with me

(Verse) - N.O.T.Y.
I'm too broke to be a joke I need a damn dollar,
The cute face and the chase is what makes bitches holla,
It wouldn't bother if the checks were coming steadily,
But like a STD I'll be here but you won't mess with me,
The history is fuckin' fact I ain't gotta prove it,
I'm tired of movin' tired of losin' and just tired of choosin',
The fuckin' bruisin' ain't got shit on swoll,
My pockets got holes I had to ask Top for some dough, ya heard,
Now what's the word N.O.T.Y. is ya gettin' paper? (Paper),
The answer's no and when will ya wake up,
You can't get bread bein' a damn dream chaser,
Snap back to reality and get ya damn cake up,
I'mma face the real money makers,
And stay up on ya ass until I get a lil' taste of,
Cream and all the good shit in between,
I need this fuckin' money like a dealer needs his fiends, mothafucka

(Chorus)

(Verse 3) - Top Billion
Man, I'm tryna get paid these checks make me feel played,
I'm on a grind every day just to refund Sallie Mae,
This ain't goin' my way but I'mma turn that around,
By lookin' everywhere up and down until them dollars are found,
I'm takin' trips outta town I'm buildin' up my connects,
Every handshake and pound brings more cash and respect,
Fuck them minuscule checks they get my total neglect,
My aunt worked all her life and ain't see shit from it yet,
And that isn't great section-8 EBT from the state,
I want lobster, shrimp, and steak not Mickey D's number eight,
On my grind I'm goin' ape beastmode for the cake,
Out here 25/8 sunrise to daybreak,
Never late I'm up early gettin' mine what I'm deserving,
Earning as the world turning more money for the burning,
Fuck the projects I wanna live with bosses,
But now I'm comin' up goin' through the process so

(Chorus)

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from Young​-​Black​-​Ambitious, released March 16, 2013

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Top Billion Miami, Florida

Born 9/14/90. From Monroe, LA. I started taking Rap seriously at 18. I rap about things that happen in my life and what I see going on in the world around me. I like making and releasing new songs because you can never have enough music. There's atleast one album you'll love here... guaranteed. ... more

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