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behind barsadjective
In jail or prison.
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Behind Bars
Behind Bars is the first single released from Slick Ricks third album, Behind Bars. It was released on November 8, 1994. The original version was produced by the legendary producer, Prince Paul, but was scrapped for the album and single in favor of remixes by The Epitome Of Scratch and Warren G. The single was released while Rick was still in jail and featured an entirely animated music video for the remix that was produced by Warren G (who also contributed a verse on one of his mixes). "Behind Bars" became Slick Rick's first and only single to reach the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at 87 on the chart, the song also made it to 63 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and 12 on the Hot Rap Singles.
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Behind Bars
Behind Bars is the third studio album by British-American rapper Slick Rick, released November 22, 1994, on Def Jam Recordings. The album features production from Vance Wright, Pete Rock, Prince Paul, Large Professor, Easy Mo Bee and Warren G, as well as guest appearances by Doug E. Fresh, Nice & Smooth, and Warren G. Upon its release, Behind Bars achieved moderate chart success, peaking at number 51 on the Billboard 200, and number 11 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album spawned two singles, "Behind Bars" and "Sittin' in My Car," which made it to number 12 and number 11 on the Hot Rap Singles, respectively.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of behind bars in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of behind bars in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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From a landlord’s perspective, from storeowner’s perspective, we’re terrified of this, his policies and what not. Armed robbery of a store is now a petty larceny? What insanity is this? this guy, his rap sheet is a mile long, he should have been behind bars. Assault? Menacing? How is he out? This is outrageous.
The defendant and his hatred have been silenced. He will spend the rest of his days and die in prison, while he languishes behind bars.
It's all very well for people to shake their head, but they're not locked up on Christmas Island, they're not behind bars, their children are not missing out on a decent Christmas dinner.
Naked Gun From the Files of Police Squad:
Frank Wilma, I promise you whatever scum did this, not one man on this force will rest one minute before until he's behind bars. Now, let's grab a bite to eat.
Matter NYC founder Joseph Imperatrice:
The bottom line is that officers need to be allowed to do their job, they need to be able to proactively police the streets and have bad guys that are arrested be held behind bars and not re released to reoffend. There are people out there becoming victims because of irresponsible remarks such as these, they deserve better than that.
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