Tony is written as a streetwise promiscuous former homicide detective. Scott's streetwise, arrogant ways contrast with Jimmy and Mike's bumbling blue-collar lifestyle. Rizzo is a streetwise and sarcastic rat with a New Jersey accent. Leyla is described as "streetwise" and "savvy". Although young and small, he was intelligent, streetwise and extremely literate. Mark McCormick is a smart-mouthed, streetwise car thief. His brother, Riley Freeman, is more practical, streetwise, and outspoken. Blige was noted for having a "tough girl persona and streetwise lyrics". Embracing his Jamaican heritage where a raggamuffin is a streetwise tough guy. Gosden was said by his father to be absentminded, not streetwise and potentially vulnerable. He was also described as being streetwise, irresistible and a ladies man. The single was a hard-hitting, streetwise b-boy song with spare beats and ballistic rhymes. Consequently, Ace covered up her own fears and insecurities with a streetwise, tough exterior. The album evokes 1970s soul music, and blends "streetwise" hip hop with "old-school soul". Roberts played Julie Rogers, a streetwise fighter who used her fists more than her gun.