Coming out of Queens in 94 as Irv Gotti’s first artist Mic Geronimo burst on to the seen with his classic “Shit’s Real”. The songs buzz lead to Irv and Mic landing a deal at Blunt/TVT Records as their first rap artist to be released. Mic than began work on his first album. Titled “The Natural”, the album was a collection of deeply crafted street chronicles accompanied with production from some of that eras greatest producers. Buc Wild, Irv Gotti, Da Beatminerz, Marc Sparxx, and Havoc of Mobb Deep all contributed powerful beats to the lp. Mic also shared the company of such artist as Ja Rule, DMX, OC, Royal Flush and Jay-Z. The album instantly became a certified street classic. Taking a brief hiatus after touring Mic then began work on his 1996 follow up sophomore lp. This time, Mic teamed up with Diddy(formerly Puff Daddy) for the first single “Nothing Move But the Money”. A mainstream hit at radio, the song was one of 15 bullets in his second effort “Vendetta”. Vendetta was a transition lp, featuring the likes of The Lox, Ja Rule, DMX, Kelly Price, Jay-Z, and Monifah. For production, Mic turned to Buc Wild, Derrick “D.Dot” Angelitte, Pete Rock, Irv Gotti, and newcomers Kaysahn, and Father Time. Again solidifying himself as a thorough lyrisist, and even compared to such greats as Nas, Big L, and even Rakim, Vendetta became Mic’s second classic. Deciding to part ways with TVT Records in 2000, Mic went on to establish his own label Rebellious Music. Distributed by Warlock/Red/Sony Rebellious Music was the home that would release Mic’s third lp “The Long Road Back”. The 2003 independent release was viewed by many as Mic’s most personal album to date. A collection of pent of emotion put to music, Long Road was a dark journey at a dark time states Mic. Returning to his roots Mic worked again with Ja Rule, and DMX. With production duties handled mainly by in house producer Jimi Kendrix, and newcomers Needles, and Dat Nigga Reb, the lp was a low key success. Collabo’s included Tyrese Gibson, DMX, and Ja Rule, along with Mics artist Virginia’s own Blade Brown. Mic also has appeared on MTV’s reality series “Sex in the 90’s” and Marc Levine’s cult film “Whiteboyz”. As of present, Mic is working on his 4th release and pursuing a career in television and film. Selwyn Turner
shit is real is just one of those dope never getting tired of tunes. Very funky feeling good vibe… used to listen to this on YO! in 1994, the good old days.
Back then I never realized Irv Gotti was in this video. This song is so true to its meaning real authentic none of that make believe music videos we see today
Is that Warren Campbell in the red shirt?
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I just realized how similar this beat is to the beat Rza used for the first version of we loved you Rakeem. Might be the same sample
Drink champs brought me here
Classic
Niggaz slept on mic g something horrible
1:09 is this Irv Gotti? daamn, mayneee
Fire
This joint been wit me my whole life. Still get that same feeling like when I first heard it. That “AHHHWW SH**!”
Should of kept irv around
This was dat shht Sun..
Jersey.
He's ok not a lil time artist as much as you push him he's 190 all-time
Irv Gotti’s latest interview on Drink Champs brought me here
I just watched Irv Gotti on drink Champs and came here
https://youtube.com/watch?v=6bfNiHm7jpU&feature=share7
I first heard this when I was driving in NYC listening to Hot 97 and I still rock it.
Decades in the mix and still going strong.
Jamaica Ave word up
Underground classic
Not many know of this
VERY HUMBLE CAT RIGHT HERE GOD BLESS YOU KING
shit is real is just one of those dope never getting tired of tunes. Very funky feeling good vibe… used to listen to this on YO! in 1994, the good old days.
Rolling down South Orange Ave Newark in the Tracker with my boys smokin and drinkin and rockin this shit. Stop it 90s all day
Flashbacks all day with this track. Flushing high school this song was all over.
YEAAAAH
The beat, the flow and str8 lyricism is just straight up 90s NYC hip hop in it's pure form!
He fell off when signed with Bad Boys, puffy was pushing all that glider sh%t which didn't correspond with his style.
How the hell did the Deniece Williams sample get approved for this song when RZA used LESS of the same song first and wasn’t cleared??? Makes no sene
I miss this Era of Hip Hop SO much.
Back then I never realized Irv Gotti was in this video. This song is so true to its meaning real authentic none of that make believe music videos we see today
This is the most slept on hip hop song of all time. Absolute Classic
NYC in the 90s was just so amazing there's no words or any other way to explain it
This was back when flushing had WAY more black folks then it does now. Its freakin' chinatown now SMH.