Montego Slay
Montego Slay

People Under the Stairs - Montego Slay Lyrics

In this vibrant track, People Under the Stairs blend laid-back, summery vibes with a celebration of their musical prowess and lifestyle. The lyrics take listeners on a journey through scenes of relaxed social gatherings, underscored by a sense of comfort and… Read more

Electronic
Jun 4, 2002
81
Montego Slay Music Video

Montego Slay Lyrics

Ahh, once again
Yes, yes
Irie
Getting rough on the track man
Here with the People Under the Stairs
Once again, man
Rough, mash it

We tackle rhymes like your life lays time
We trying to get enough, we gotta fill up
Before it's all gone the song remains on
Until the beat stops
Never mind, no need to remind
You know who we be, yo it's the capital G's
Putting the P's in hip hop
Saying, hi to the hoes who wear hardly any clothes
Here's looking at you
Watching you, watching me, the incredible MC
Chicks call me Mikey (why's that?)
'Cause I like it, they stare when I'm digging it
And know they wanna try
They like the way I rap, they like the way I chill
Couple hours in a conversation, show 'em how I thrill
I'm a one minute man, I lick it then split it
Empty it out, fill it in like the blank and I'm out
Big Mike, that's right, give 'em something they can feel
Yo, I'm the top-ranked chief on the wheels of steel
I walk the streets of LA and feel comfortable
Me and the homie make music and they coming with bull
So next time you got a rhyme that's blazing hot
Throw it away, People Under to save the day

Sometimes it ain't timed, sometimes it can't be
This time we kick back and let your conscious be free
The music is playing loud and we never have to leave
We never gotta leave (I ain't never gotta leave)
Irie

Yeah (yeah, man)
I ain't going nowhere (yes, yes, star)
So what you gon' do?
(Yes we just cooling out right now, we cooling)
Yo-yo, ay oowee (fresh)
(Mash up everything)
And let your conscious be free, that's right
D
(Cooling out, in the house)
Yes, yes, irie (in the house)
(Irie) Brush them off
Thrash up the dancehall
This shit is long (fresh)

Beautiful brown skin lady, you move something
Montego Bay style, smile from the Caribbean isle
No fronting while we pumping the beat
Audiophiles that jump in like I light up the seat
With the complete vibe, scooters and 45s
The palm trees, Red Stripe nights, the calm breeze
The type to relax, ease back to conceive wax
And contact the origin of habitat
Two cats making it fat, it's like that
With a rap similar to a pitter-pat of a cat
Walking the roof to make it back to the truth
I dig crates for the late great existence of black plates
To booming the eighths on the floor
Making you want more
Leaving my mark like a Doc Mart' on a wood floor
It's good for the soul like dinner with your moms
People Under the Stairs, the duo that drop bombs
Snares laid back like armchairs, hit the beach I'm outta reach
So play my CD and let it teach the recipe
Half D. Crocker, half David T. Walker
Fresh breath control like Binaca

Sometimes it ain't timed, sometimes it can't be
This time we kick back and let the conscious be free
The music is playing loud and we never have to leave
Yo we never gotta leave, yo we never gotta leave
(Buh-bye) Yes man, never gon' leave, man, stay right here
Listening to the good tunes, cooling out
In here to rough up the track, rough up the track
Not the people, yes yes, to the People Under the Stairs
Yes yes, irie (irie), irie
Yes you know it's good in the irie
To me, right here, man
I'll catch up with you later, yeah yeah

Ooh wow (cool)
Wow, oh
Oh, look (look at that)
Whoa, ooh that's a-

Writer(s): Chris Portugal, Mike Turner
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

Attach an image to this thought

Drag image here or click to upload image

What is the Meaning of Montego Slay?

In this vibrant track, People Under the Stairs blend laid-back, summery vibes with a celebration of their musical prowess and lifestyle. The lyrics take listeners on a journey through scenes of relaxed social gatherings, underscored by a sense of comfort and authenticity in their environment. The duo uses imagery related to Montego Bay to evoke a chill, tropical atmosphere while boasting about their skills in both life and music. They assert their dominance in the hip-hop scene with confidence and an easy-going attitude, suggesting that they're content to just let the music play and enjoy life as it comes. This song is essentially an ode to staying true to one's roots while enjoying the simple pleasures of life.

End of content

That's all we got for #

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who are the members of People Under the Stairs?

    People Under the Stairs was an American hip hop duo from Los Angeles, California, consisting of Christopher 'Thes One' Portugal and Michael 'Double K' Turner. They formed in 1997 and disbanded in 2019.

  2. When was the album O.S.T. released?

    The album O.S.T., which includes 'Montego Slay,' was released in June 2002 on Om Records.

  3. What is unique about the track 'Montego Slay'?

    'Montego Slay' is notable for its complex production, using over 20 minuscule sections of music from Jamaican tourist souvenir records, cut and reorganized seamlessly into a new rhythm.

  4. Did People Under the Stairs use live instrumentation on O.S.T.?

    Yes, they used live instrumentation for the first time on O.S.T., with musician and producer Headnodic playing electric bass on the album-ending track 'The Breakdown.'

  5. What themes are commonly explored by People Under the Stairs in their music?

    People Under the Stairs often focused on personal experiences and enjoyment, including life in Los Angeles, video gaming, barbecues and food, recreational drug use, and relaxing. They generally avoided sociopolitical or activist themes.

  6. How did People Under the Stairs support their album O.S.T. after its release?

    To support O.S.T., People Under the Stairs played at prestigious events like Reading and Leeds Festivals and took part in the second-annual US Cali-Comm hip-hop tour alongside artists such as Del the Funky Homosapien, KutMasta Kurt, Planet Asia, and Lifesavas.

Latest Blog Posts
Lyrics Discussions

1

10
Hot Songs

2

2K
Recent Blog Posts