Is it Oochie Wally or is it One Mic?
A phrase commonly used to point out hypocrisy and double standards in people, organizations or governments.
Coined by Jay-Z in his 2002 song "Blueprint 2," where he points out his then-rival Nas' double standards, wondering which songs are more his true self; the socially conscious ones ("One Mic," "Black Girl Lost") or the misogynistic ones ("Oochie Wally," "You Owe Me")
Coined by Jay-Z in his 2002 song "Blueprint 2," where he points out his then-rival Nas' double standards, wondering which songs are more his true self; the socially conscious ones ("One Mic," "Black Girl Lost") or the misogynistic ones ("Oochie Wally," "You Owe Me")
Conservative: "George Floyd and Breonna Taylor had it coming; I back the blue!"
Also Conservative *six months later*: "Arrest the Capitol cop who killed Ashli Babbit!"
Me: "Is it Oochie Wally or is it One Mic? Pick a side!"
Also Conservative *six months later*: "Arrest the Capitol cop who killed Ashli Babbit!"
Me: "Is it Oochie Wally or is it One Mic? Pick a side!"
Is it Oochie Wally or is it One Mic?
A phrase used to point out hypocrisy and double standards in an individual, organization or government.
Coined by Jay-Z in his song "Blueprint 2," where he uses it to point out then-rival Nas' double standards, wondering if his true self is portrayed in his socially conscious songs (One Mic, Black Girl Lost) or in his misogynistic club songs (Oochie Wally, You Owe Me)
Coined by Jay-Z in his song "Blueprint 2," where he uses it to point out then-rival Nas' double standards, wondering if his true self is portrayed in his socially conscious songs (One Mic, Black Girl Lost) or in his misogynistic club songs (Oochie Wally, You Owe Me)
"Can't y'all see that he's fake, the rap version of T.D. Jakes
Prophesizin' on your CD's and tapes
Won't break you a crumb of the little bit that he makes
And this is with whom you want to place your faith...
Is it 'Oochie Wally Wally' or is it 'One Mic'?
Is it 'Black Girl Lost' or shawty 'Owe You' for ice?"
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Conservative: "Breonna Taylor had it coming #BackTheBlue"
Conservaqtive (six months later): "Arrest the cop who killed Ashli Babbitt!"
Me: "Is it Oochie Wally or is it One Mic? Pick a side, sir!"
Prophesizin' on your CD's and tapes
Won't break you a crumb of the little bit that he makes
And this is with whom you want to place your faith...
Is it 'Oochie Wally Wally' or is it 'One Mic'?
Is it 'Black Girl Lost' or shawty 'Owe You' for ice?"
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Conservative: "Breonna Taylor had it coming #BackTheBlue"
Conservaqtive (six months later): "Arrest the cop who killed Ashli Babbitt!"
Me: "Is it Oochie Wally or is it One Mic? Pick a side, sir!"