Goodie Mob
Goodie Mob, based in Atlanta, Georgia, is widely considered one of the foun… Read Full Bio ↴Goodie Mob, based in Atlanta, Georgia, is widely considered one of the founding hip hop acts of the (commerically viable) Dirty South movement. Members Cee-Lo (Thomas Callaway), Khujo Goodie (Willie Knighton, Jr.), T-Mo Goodie (Robert Barnett), and Big Gipp (Cameron Gipp) make up the group, which has been functioning since 1995.
"GOODIE MOb", as it's written on their album covers, means the "GOOD DIE Mostly Over bullshit". Cee-Lo notes in a song off the Soul Food album that, "[If] you take out one 'O' it stands for 'GOD Is Every Man Of blackness.' "
Its members were all born in Atlanta, and the group is based there with the rest of the Dungeon Family, a collective which includes OutKast, Witch Doctor and P.A. (Parental Advisory). Goodie was first heard reciting haunting politically charged poetry on several songs from OutKast's first album Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik. His reputation as a poet, thinker and social commentator is legendary in the southern hip-hop community.
Cee-Lo was the most visible member of the group prior to his departure in 2000 due in part to his distinct voice, while Big Gipp has made several rounds on other Dungeon Family members' albums, and T-Mo and Khujo form a duo within the group called The Lumberjacks.
Discography
Soul Food (1995)
Goodie Mob's debut was the Gold-certified album Soul Food in (1995). Produced by Organized Noize and critically acclaimed, the album went gold. It was on this album that the phrase Dirty South was actually coined, with a song of that same title. This album touched on many social and political issues such as racism, discrimination, geo-politics, and gentrification. Although the album dealt with such heavy issues, some songs still carried a lighter tone, such as "Soul Food," in which the crew expressed their love for home cooked meals. Along with Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, this album put Atlanta's rap scene on the map.
Still Standing (1998)
The Mob's sophomore release was Still Standing in 1998, on which they continued their tendency towards social commentary, and Cee-Lo's penchant for singing began to show through more. The album was also produced by Organize Noize, except for contributions by DJ Muggs (which would lead to Goodie Mob's contribution on Soul Assassins I) and Mr. DJ. During this period the group made a cameo appearance in the film Mystery Men, with Cee-Lo crediting himself by his birth name, Thomas Callaway (though he refers to himself as "Carlito Green" in the liner notes). Still Standing was the group's second gold-selling effort. On the front and back covers, the letter "O" in "Mob" contained a chilling silhouette of a hanged man in the center.
World Party (1999)
Feeling pressure from the increasing popularity and sales of their fellow Dungeon Family group OutKast, Goodie Mob decided to sign with Arista Records for their third album. The record veered away from their gritty style that permeated their successful previous releases, instead incorporating lighter beats and party related subject matter, which many fans perceived as selling out in an attempt for mainstream popularity. The social tone which had pervaded their earlier releases was absent; one track on the album, "All A's," was criticized for reportedly containing homophobic lyrics. During production, unhappy with the project's direction, Cee-Lo abruptly left to pursue a solo career. Arista dropped the group following poor sales of the album.
One Monkey Don't Stop No Show (2004)
The fourth album from Goodie, not featuring Cee-Lo, was something of a return to their earlier style, though fans were unhappy with the lack of Cee-Lo's presence. Many thought the "monkey" referenced in the title and shown on the cover was a reference to their prodigal groupmate, though the group claims it actually represents the music industry. Released the following year, Cee-Lo's second solo album Cee-Lo Green... is the Soul Machine featured a song called "When We Were Friends," which many also took for a diss to his former group.
Livin' Life As Lumberjacks (2005)
One Monkey's poor reception led Big Gipp to briefly leave the group as well, and T-Mo and Khujo released an album under the name The Lumberjacks called Livin' Life As Lumberjacks. The album continued the trend of somewhat lessened social commentary, getting into the crunk style that by then had pervaded Atlanta's music scene. Though Cee-Lo was still absent, Big Gipp appeared twice on the album to form the trio once again on the tracks Superfriends and 24/7/365.
Possible Reunion
It has been reported that all four Goodie Mob members are back on good terms and have reentered the studio to release a brand new album. Cee-Lo and Big Gipp have both referenced this in multiple interviews. No release date has been set, nor any details concerning the possible album released.
The four members recently appeared on stage together on October 1, 2006 following a Gnarls Barkley show, stating that they were back together or at least on good terms. No details were given concerning a possible reunion album at the time.
"GOODIE MOb", as it's written on their album covers, means the "GOOD DIE Mostly Over bullshit". Cee-Lo notes in a song off the Soul Food album that, "[If] you take out one 'O' it stands for 'GOD Is Every Man Of blackness.' "
Its members were all born in Atlanta, and the group is based there with the rest of the Dungeon Family, a collective which includes OutKast, Witch Doctor and P.A. (Parental Advisory). Goodie was first heard reciting haunting politically charged poetry on several songs from OutKast's first album Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik. His reputation as a poet, thinker and social commentator is legendary in the southern hip-hop community.
Cee-Lo was the most visible member of the group prior to his departure in 2000 due in part to his distinct voice, while Big Gipp has made several rounds on other Dungeon Family members' albums, and T-Mo and Khujo form a duo within the group called The Lumberjacks.
Discography
Soul Food (1995)
Goodie Mob's debut was the Gold-certified album Soul Food in (1995). Produced by Organized Noize and critically acclaimed, the album went gold. It was on this album that the phrase Dirty South was actually coined, with a song of that same title. This album touched on many social and political issues such as racism, discrimination, geo-politics, and gentrification. Although the album dealt with such heavy issues, some songs still carried a lighter tone, such as "Soul Food," in which the crew expressed their love for home cooked meals. Along with Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, this album put Atlanta's rap scene on the map.
Still Standing (1998)
The Mob's sophomore release was Still Standing in 1998, on which they continued their tendency towards social commentary, and Cee-Lo's penchant for singing began to show through more. The album was also produced by Organize Noize, except for contributions by DJ Muggs (which would lead to Goodie Mob's contribution on Soul Assassins I) and Mr. DJ. During this period the group made a cameo appearance in the film Mystery Men, with Cee-Lo crediting himself by his birth name, Thomas Callaway (though he refers to himself as "Carlito Green" in the liner notes). Still Standing was the group's second gold-selling effort. On the front and back covers, the letter "O" in "Mob" contained a chilling silhouette of a hanged man in the center.
World Party (1999)
Feeling pressure from the increasing popularity and sales of their fellow Dungeon Family group OutKast, Goodie Mob decided to sign with Arista Records for their third album. The record veered away from their gritty style that permeated their successful previous releases, instead incorporating lighter beats and party related subject matter, which many fans perceived as selling out in an attempt for mainstream popularity. The social tone which had pervaded their earlier releases was absent; one track on the album, "All A's," was criticized for reportedly containing homophobic lyrics. During production, unhappy with the project's direction, Cee-Lo abruptly left to pursue a solo career. Arista dropped the group following poor sales of the album.
One Monkey Don't Stop No Show (2004)
The fourth album from Goodie, not featuring Cee-Lo, was something of a return to their earlier style, though fans were unhappy with the lack of Cee-Lo's presence. Many thought the "monkey" referenced in the title and shown on the cover was a reference to their prodigal groupmate, though the group claims it actually represents the music industry. Released the following year, Cee-Lo's second solo album Cee-Lo Green... is the Soul Machine featured a song called "When We Were Friends," which many also took for a diss to his former group.
Livin' Life As Lumberjacks (2005)
One Monkey's poor reception led Big Gipp to briefly leave the group as well, and T-Mo and Khujo released an album under the name The Lumberjacks called Livin' Life As Lumberjacks. The album continued the trend of somewhat lessened social commentary, getting into the crunk style that by then had pervaded Atlanta's music scene. Though Cee-Lo was still absent, Big Gipp appeared twice on the album to form the trio once again on the tracks Superfriends and 24/7/365.
Possible Reunion
It has been reported that all four Goodie Mob members are back on good terms and have reentered the studio to release a brand new album. Cee-Lo and Big Gipp have both referenced this in multiple interviews. No release date has been set, nor any details concerning the possible album released.
The four members recently appeared on stage together on October 1, 2006 following a Gnarls Barkley show, stating that they were back together or at least on good terms. No details were given concerning a possible reunion album at the time.
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Goodie Mob Lyrics
04. Dirty South One to da two da three da four Dem dirty Red…
123 Goodie uhh chyea dipset, swisha house my man paul wall, jr writers …
15.I Didn't Ask To Come Everyday somebody gets killed What's the deal it's 1995 An…
All A's [Chorus: x2 Goodie Mob] I got to feed, the beat, the…
Amy Now here's a little story that must be told About…
Angelic Wars No ego trippin', just growin' old All up when I'm…
Are You Ready Calling, calling the ATL south and the whole entire world Ge…
Beautiful Skin Yo, I'm quite single, and occassionally I mingle But aside f…
Big Rube Amazing Break Birth is gifted Rise up, be extraordinary Knowledge gains re…
Big Rube's Road Break Roads only control those who move with limitation Not truth …
Black Ice Now you know and I know I done bumped every…
Blood It's a shame When niggas gon realize we the same You helpin'…
Cee-lo I knew, I kinda pieced together what they was kinda…
Cell Therapy When the scene unfolds Young girls thirteen years old Expose…
Chain Swang [Gipp] Yup, yup, yeah.. uhh.. Yeah.. All night like a…
Come As You Are Calling, calling the ATL south and the whole entire world Ge…
Curry Goat La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la (M.O.B.) La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la (on…
Cutty Buddy hook You can be my cutty buddy, my hangout honey You can…
Dc Young Fly Crowe's Nest Break For real, man, and then, you know what? I'm so…
Dead Homies Ha ha, yeah What's happening world This is for all my homebo…
Decisions Decisions Atlanta: Gateway to the South Verse 1: Big Gipp It's a stray…
Decisions, Decisions 'Atlanta - gateway to the south' Verse 1: Big Gipp It's a…
Dirty South One to da two da three da four Dem dirty Red…
Distant Wilderness Why is it you fail, to see a man In the…
Father Time Get the patriarch, the founder, forefather Initiator the for…
Fie Fie Delish We got that fie fie, we got that fie fie We…
Fighting Put me in a serious situation hope I get another…
Fly Away Now what they know about the banana and mayonnaise (mayonnai…
Free Mya you know the hook, you see the bait, I know…
Frontline Frontline Frontline Live from the frontline peep the signs …
Funeral Naaah I can't do this shit y'all my stuff home Gotta…
Get Rich to This We peel out sideways (get rich to this) We do a…
Ghetto-ology Uh-huh Ben Hill been real Still trill, Southwest Y'all nigga…
Ghettoology Uh-huh Ben Hill been real Still trill, Southwest Y'all nig…
Ghost of Gloria Goodchild This song is some of the spirit of the soul…
Goodie Bag Put some fire on that ass end of dat weed Cause…
Greeny Green Check this out, bust it This is like a rocket, you…
Guess Who You 'bout to make me slam yo' back clean out…
Gutta Butta Yo, we gon do it like this Straight out the parts…
Hold On (Big Gipp) Look out the sun is out while its raining The…
I [T-Mo] Trying to keep my head above water Selling myself s…
I Didn't Ask To Come Everyday somebody gets killed What's the deal it's 1995 And …
I Refuse Limitation One time Uh for these freaky hoes I lust But I'm still…
I'm Set Black skills to the drill nigga back on skill When…
I.C.U [Hook] I.C.U do you see me, I'm staring at cha' [x4] [Kh…
I.C.U. [Hook] I.C.U do you see me, I'm staring at cha' [x4] [Khujo…
Inshallah How can I promise you forever When I can't even promise…
Invitation To The World Party Whepa!!! Que caliente, this is la la la latina Y ahora…
Is That You God? (Dabrye remix) Ain't it somethin' awwww How I ain't nothin' ah-awe And how …
Just a Song I have no face, I have no body, I have…
Just About Over Hey, so they tell me, it's just about over Oh yeah So…
Just Do It hook We'll I'm just gonna tell you We ain't bout' that t…
Kolors Photographs are like mirrors They can hold a body for a…
Live At The O.M.N.I One million niggas inside You can't break me even though you…
Off-Road Roads only control those who move with limitation Not truth …
Pinstripes These done, twist and baking Catch your favors, getting favo…
Power Alright let's do it, I wait in the tunnel a…
Prey 4 Da Sheep You write, really? Scribble, scribble, dilly dabble, brother…
Rebuilding You'se a baffoon, caught up in your own cocoon Leave your…
Red Dog *knock knock knock* WHO IZIT? …
Remember What I Said [T-Mo] Trying to keep my head above water Selling myself s…
Rico We sit back And watch, for the bullshit Cause you know it's…
See You When I See You What makes the dogs hollar? What makes the bouls roll? But…
Serenity Prayer God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I…
Sesame Street Sometimes words are enough to kill over Thanksgiving didn't …
sky high Do you ever see that stuff that be When it get…
Sole Sunday [Al Pacino] "I'll fight for you 'til the day I die" Yeah...…
Soul Food My old boy from the point But I'm from Southwest and…
Special Education They call him Gipp saga It's the mutant, mister get down Liv…
State of the Art What the fuck you know me for Obstacle of holy war I…
Still Standing Leavin the cut in a rage Loadin up my mac, goin…
Street Corner hook ?Don't know why I'm folding? Illegal substance cont…
Survival Kit Oh my God This is it, y'all Sound the alarm when say…
Synopsis (feat. Big Rube) {Door closes} {Heavy breathing} Gs…
The Coming As I begin fall in, I spark da riot No longer…
The Damm Let's hit the damm, where all the beavers go chill If…
The Day After I'm so happy we made it I knew one day we…
The Dip hook You know how good it can be, if I took…
The Experience I thought you said you was the G-O-D Sound like another…
The World I Know The world I know is a world too slow Don't move…
They Don't Dance No Mo They don't dance no mo' (What we doin is sittin…
They Don't Dance No Mo' Sire, what is thy problem? Boredom besets me like a pack…
Thought Process Let me get a chop at this lumber niggas From the…
U Don't Know What You Got Well, you don't know what you've got until you lose…
Understanding I need some understanding cause I'm losing my mind I know…
Valleujah Moving mountains with the faith of a must've seen Static chr…
What Chu Know Well, you don't know what you've got until you lose…
What It Ain't [Virtual Vicky] Now TLC will challenge Goodie Mob To a game …
What You See What makes the dogs hollar? What makes the bouls roll? But…
World Party Put up your lighter (x4) [[Hook]] Party, all night, fiesta, …