The group released their first mixtape All-American Trash in 2016. Their debut album SATURATION was released on June 9, 2017, followed by SATURATION II on August 25 and SATURATION III on December 15, 2017. On March 30, 2018, BROCKHAMPTON announced that they had signed a record deal under RCA Records.
In the summer of 2018, the group parted ways with vocalist Ameer Vann over accusations of sexual misconduct. Their album which was set for release, titled Puppy, was thrown out after the incident. Three tracks from the album were reworked and released over subsequent weeks throughout the summer, including “1999 Wildfire”, “1998 Truman” and “1997 Diana”
On September 21, 2018, the boyband released their fourth studio album, Iridescence, recorded in London's iconic Abbey Road Studios over ten days. It was their major-label debut, as well as their first album since Ameer Vann's departure following sexual misconduct allegations.
The album marked BROCKHAMPTON's first number-one album, as the album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 Chart. The album sold 101,000 copies in its first week and was released just weeks before the band embarked on their first tour without ex-member Ameer.
BROCKHAMPTON returned in 2019 which a string of singles, “I Been Born Again”, “If You Pray Right”, “Boy Bye”, and “No Halo”. GINGER is the fifth studio album by American hip-hop collective Brockhampton. It was released on August 23, 2019, through the band's label Question Everything and RCA. It features slowthai, Deb Never, and the band's members.
2020 was the first year since 2016 that they did not officially release a project; instead, Brockhampton began streaming weekly on Twitch and Instagram to DJ and premiere new songs, which would also be posted to and deleted from their YouTube channel regularly. However, none of these songs were officially released on streaming services due to challenges with sample clearance. This era was dubbed "TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES".
In 2021, BROCKHAMPTON returned with their sixth album, Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine, released on April 9th. The singles for the album included “Buzzcut” and “Count On Me”. The album included features from Danny Brown, JPEGMAFIA, A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, SoGone SoFlexy, Charlie Wilson and Baird.
On January 14, 2022, the band announced that they would no longer be performing as a group and would go on indefinite hiatus after their 2022 Coachella performances. On April 16, 2022, during the first of said Coachella performances, BROCKHAMPTON announced a final album that would arrive the same year. The title of this album, The Family, was revealed in late October, and the album was released on November 17, 2022. However, the band announced another surprise follow-up album TM that would release the following day, November 18, 2022.
1999 WILDFIRE
BROCKHAMPTON Lyrics
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Lions, tigers and bears
Giraffes, sea urchins, alligators and all that shit
I am Jazze Phenzel Burgandy Obama Luther King Jr. Jackson Five the First
And I'd like to introduce to you Brock Denzel AKA Blockhampton
Oh boy, ladies and gentlemen
My hands up, I let go, my mouth is getting cold
I know they come and go, la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
My wrist is stuck on froze, places that I can't go
Niggas that I don't know, la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
My hands up, I let go, my mouth is getting cold
I know they come and go, la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
My wrist is stuck on froze, places that I can't go
Niggas that I don't know, la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
32 hundred on the jacket like Magic Johnson
Got a couple chains off Slauson
Silhouette lookin' like Charlie's Angels
I loose up with a drip of sangria
Wipe that smirk, life ain't that serious
Love when you're double bunned up, like Leia
Make me wanna check my blood pressure
Am I being too obvious? I got a crush, it's nothing else
I swear, it's nothing else, wake up, feelin' like Adriana Lima
Wavin' my feet, yo, right up out the Beamer
Do my dance like ooh, la, la, when she strut like "oh my god"
Make me sweat like exercise, double up, milkshake and fries
I heard a call from the mountain top (Joba)
So I put my cloak on and I walked
Coined a peasant in the grasslands with a wand
Cast my spells with some peasants, now we roam
We left our shanties in the village with nowhere to go
Just a group of outcasts with the gift of hope
Well, now we're eating grapes, and the finest cheese
Achieving wisdom from the wizards we were tryna be
Now other people from my village want to come with me
The thing with magic is you cannot have it if you don't believe
You did not believe, they did not believe, you can tell me things
This was all foreseen, you're not one with me, I bought a horse
With the shillings that you took and then gave back to me
I met the queen that you praise so much, she's into me
I bought a castle in the Shire with the moat and the catapult
I keep it clean with my medieval flow
My hands up, I let go, my mouth is getting cold
I know they come and go, la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
My wrist is stuck on froze, places that I can't go
Niggas that I don't know, la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
My hands up, I let go, my mouth is getting cold
I know they come and go, la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
My wrist is stuck on froze, places that I can't go
Niggas that I don't know, la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
Martin had a dream for a nigga like me
To show up like this, why you gotta hate?
Looking at my pace with your face screwed
Hope it get stuck like this, never even cared to appear
Or adhere my career, trust me you don't gotta touch my shit
Pulling every card out the cuff, no bluff, it's enough to discuss
I won't be the one to rush that shift, couldn't crush my gift
Even if I'm in a thousand pieces
Listening to menaces that pledge allegiance
To my every weakness, why they spreading secrets?
Called my dreams facetious, bet they can't believe this
Or they they act like the world shoulda knew about me
All I know is they wanted to move without me
How they used to doubt me, but you can't renounce me
Like la, la, la, la
Ain't no pressure, oh, no, we ain't got no money, no lie
I ain't gonna rush it, no lie, straight to the fire
Right 'til you move on, we ain't got no money, no lie
I ain't gonna rush it, no lie
Ain't no pressure, oh, no, we ain't got no money
No lie, I ain't gonna rush it, no lie, straight to the fire
Right 'til you move on, we ain't got no money, no lie
I ain't gonna rush it, no lie (whoop!)
My hands up, I let go, my mouth is getting cold
I know they come and go, la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
My wrist is stuck on froze, places that I can't go
Niggas that I don't know, la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
My hands up, I let go, my mouth is getting cold
I know they come and go, la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
My wrist is stuck on froze, places that I can't go
Niggas that I don't know, la, la, la, la
32 hundred on the
32 hundred on the
The opening lines of "1999 WILDFIRE" by BROCKHAMPTON set a playful and intriguing tone for the rest of the song. Jazze Phenzel Burgandy Obama Luther King Jr. Jackson Five the First, a fictional character, introduces Brock Denzel, also known as Blockhampton, with a circus-like list of animals that includes lions, tigers, bears, giraffes, sea urchins, and alligators. This playful introduction serves as a commentary on the often inauthentic and exaggerated personas that people create for themselves, particularly in the entertainment industry.
The lyrics that follow express a range of emotions, from feeling stuck and isolated to experiencing joy and hope. The lines "My wrist is stuck on froze, places that I can't go/Niggas that I don't know" suggest a sense of entrapment and disconnection from others. The chorus, which repeats twice throughout the song, expresses a fleeting sense of enjoyment and carefreeness. The lyrics then shift to describe the experience of pursuing a creative passion, rapping about success, and overcoming doubt and criticism from others. The closing lyrics describe the joy of being both independent and successful and also express a sense of defiance: "Called my dreams facetious, bet they can't believe this/Or they they act like the world shoulda knew about me/All I know is they wanted to move without me/How they used to doubt me, but you can't renounce me."
Overall, "1999 WILDFIRE" by BROCKHAMPTON presents a combination of playful and introspective lyrics, as well as a compelling commentary on fame and individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Ladies and gentlemen
Welcome to the show, everyone.
Lions, tigers and bears
We've got all kinds of creatures and wild things here.
Giraffes, sea urchins, alligators and all that shit
And some less common, but still interesting animals too.
I am Jazze Phenzel Burgandy Obama Luther King Jr. Jackson Five the First
I am a person with a lot of different influences and identities.
And I'd like to introduce to you Brock Denzel AKA Blockhampton
Let me introduce my artist name and persona to you all.
Oh boy, ladies and gentlemen
Here we go, get ready for the show.
My hands up, I let go, my mouth is getting cold
I'm feeling nervous and excited.
I know they come and go, la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
I know that the ups and downs of life are just a part of it.
My wrist is stuck on froze, places that I can't go
I'm stuck in a certain situation that's holding me back.
Niggas that I don't know, la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
There are people in my life that I don't trust.
32 hundred on the jacket like Magic Johnson
I'm wearing an expensive and flashy jacket.
Got a couple chains off Slauson
I have some nice jewelry that I bought from a specific place.
Silhouette lookin' like Charlie's Angels
My silhouette and style is reminiscent of the 'Charlie's Angels' TV show.
I loose up with a drip of sangria
I relax and let loose with a drink of sangria.
Wipe that smirk, life ain't that serious
Don't take life too seriously or be too cocky, it's not worth it.
Love when you're double bunned up, like Leia
I like it when someone has their hair in the famous Princess Leia buns.
Make me wanna check my blood pressure
Someone is getting me excited or worked up.
Am I being too obvious? I got a crush, it's nothing else
I'm wondering if I'm being too obvious about my crush on someone.
I swear, it's nothing else, wake up, feelin' like Adriana Lima
I'm sure it's just a crush and nothing more, but it's still exciting for me.
Wavin' my feet, yo, right up out the Beamer
I'm dancing and having a good time.
Do my dance like ooh, la, la, when she strut like 'oh my god'
I dance when I see someone I'm attracted to walking by.
Make me sweat like exercise, double up, milkshake and fries
Someone is getting me worked up like I'm exercising, and the lyrics contain a food-related metaphor.
I heard a call from the mountain top (Joba)
I had a moment of inspiration or clarity.
So I put my cloak on and I walked
I took charge and made a decision, emboldened by this moment.
Coined a peasant in the grasslands with a wand
I've become a powerful figure in a new place or situation.
Cast my spells with some peasants, now we roam
I've gained followers or people who believe in me and are following me.
We left our shanties in the village with nowhere to go
I and my followers left our old lives and are starting anew.
Just a group of outcasts with the gift of hope
We are a group of people who have been cast aside, but we still have hope.
Well, now we're eating grapes, and the finest cheese
We're now enjoying a higher standard of living than before.
Achieving wisdom from the wizards we were tryna be
We're learning from those who we previously idolized.
Now other people from my village want to come with me
Other people from my old life want to join me on this journey.
The thing with magic is you cannot have it if you don't believe
You can only achieve great things if you truly believe in yourself.
You did not believe, they did not believe, you can tell me things
Others didn't believe in us or our abilities, but now they see what we can do.
This was all foreseen, you're not one with me, I bought a horse
I knew from the beginning that I would succeed, and those who didn't believe are not part of my journey.
With the shillings that you took and then gave back to me
I had some initial struggles, but overcame them and someone who took from me returned what they owed.
I met the queen that you praise so much, she's into me
I've achieved a high level of respect or admiration from someone I admire.
I bought a castle in the Shire with the moat and the catapult
I now have a grand and imposing living space.
I keep it clean with my medieval flow
I maintain and take pride in my signature style.
Martin had a dream for a nigga like me
Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream about racial equality, and I'm a person affected by that struggle.
To show up like this, why you gotta hate?
I've achieved success in spite of obstacles, why are people trying to bring me down?
Looking at my pace with your face screwed
People are giving me negative looks or attitudes because of my success.
Hope it get stuck like this, never even cared to appear
I hope this level of success stays with me, and I never cared to put on a fake appearance for anyone.
Or adhere my career, trust me you don't gotta touch my shit
I don't need anyone's approval or interference in my career.
Pulling every card out the cuff, no bluff, it's enough to discuss
I'm revealing everything about myself, no lies, and there's enough material to discuss.
I won't be the one to rush that shift, couldn't crush my gift
I won't make any sudden changes or let anyone ruin my talent.
Even if I'm in a thousand pieces
Even if I'm facing many challenges or obstacles.
Listening to menaces that pledge allegiance
I'm listening to people who are making threats and pledging loyalty to others.
To my every weakness, why they spreading secrets?
People are spreading rumors and talking about my vulnerabilities.
Called my dreams facetious, bet they can't believe this
People didn't take my goals and ambitions seriously before, but now they can't deny my success.
Or they they act like the world shoulda knew about me
People are acting like my success was always inevitable and known.
All I know is they wanted to move without me
People wanted to leave me behind and not include me in their success.
How they used to doubt me, but you can't renounce me
People used to doubt me but now they can't deny my talent and success.
Ain't no pressure, oh, no, we ain't got no money, no lie
There's no need to be stressed, even though we don't have a lot of money.
I ain't gonna rush it, no lie, straight to the fire
I'm not going to hurry or rush things, but I'm going to go straight to the source of my passion.
Right 'til you move on, we ain't got no money, no lie
I'm going to keep moving forward until I achieve my goals, even though I don't have much money.
Niggas that I don't know, la, la, la, la
I still have people in my life that I don't trust.
32 hundred on the
I'm still flaunting my expensive jacket, showing off my style and success.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ameer Vann, Ciaran McDonald, Dominique Simpson, Isaiah Merriweather, Jabari Manwarring, Matthew Garrett Champion, Russell Evan Boring, William Anku Kraka Mawuli Ando Wood
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