His best-known song is the 2001 hit "Because I Got High", which gained popularity through Napster, local radio play, a feature on Howard Stern's radio show, and the 'stoner' movie 'Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back' (and accompanying soundtrack). His other most popular song, "Crazy Rap", is often referred to as "Colt 45" because of its lyric "Colt 45 and two Zig Zags".
Afroman is also fond of referencing his independence from record labels and the "corporate world" and cites himself as an example of how an artist can take recording and distribution into their own hands.
In 2014 Afroman became a spokesman for NORML and Weedmaps, remade "Because I Got High" in favor of legalization, and released the EP "One Hit Wonder" and concept album "The Frorider."
Before I Hit the Party
Afroman Lyrics
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You know i need (what you need man, what you need man, what you need man)
Some coke 45 (baby), and a bag of weed (a bag of weed man, a bag of weed man, a bag of weed man) chorusx2
Friday night, time to party
Smoke marijuana, drink bacardi
Get drunk and I,before I leave
Put my hand on my wrist, push back my sleeve
Got a big thick girl rubbin on my crotch
My marijuana watch reads, 4ro:20
I'm getting fucked up while i make mo' money
The party don't start till 11:30 (porno time, watch so nerdy)
Thin girl with me got a big ol' butt
Whenever i want i can bust a, what
Jump off in the shower, 30 minutes to an hour
Stop out the shower on a thick white cloth
Big boodie bastray tryin me out
Before I hit the party (baby)
You know i need (what you need man, what you need man, what you need man)
Some coke 45 (baby), and a bag of weed (a bag of weed man, a bag of weed man, a bag of weed man) chorusx2
I turned on the music to help me pick, something sick
To keep the girls on my dick
Looked in the closet what did i see, hemp suits lookin back at me
Afroman be dressin pimpalicious, and women find me magicly delicious
Turn up the sterio, hit the blut, slick the fo' fo'
Weed, beer, plastic cup, afroman's pre-game warm up
Do it till the liqor and the weed kick in
My sight get blurry and my edge spin
Now i am offially fucked up
Pour the rest of the beer in my styrofoam cup
Before I hit the party (baby)
You know i need (what you need man, what you need man, what you need man)
Some coke 45 (baby), and a bag of weed (a bag of weed man, a bag of weed man, a bag of weed man) chorusx2
The lyrics to Afroman's song "Before I Hit the Party" describe the pre-gaming ritual for a night out. The singer details his need for a Colt 45--a brand of malt liquor--and a bag of weed before heading to the party. The chorus repeats this sentiment twice, emphasizing the importance of having these substances before going out.
The first verse introduces the singer's Friday night plan: smoking marijuana and drinking Bacardi. He takes note of the time on his "marijuana watch" and enjoys the company of a "big thick girl." The singer seems to relish in being intoxicated at the party and notes that the party doesn't start until "porno time" (11:30pm).
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's personal style, boasting about his "pimpalicious" hemp suits and his ability to attract women. He turns up the stereo, smokes more weed, and drinks more beer. By the end of the verse, he declares himself "officially fucked up" and pours the rest of his beer into his cup.
Overall, the lyrics to "Before I Hit the Party" provide a humorous, albeit somewhat troubling, account of the pre-game phase of a night out. The song celebrates the use of drugs and alcohol as a means of enhancing the party experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Before I hit the party (baby)
I need to make preparations before going to the party.
You know I need (What you need man, what you need man, what you need man)
I need to vocalize my needs to others.
Some coke 45 (baby), and a bag of weed (a bag of weed man, a bag of weed man, a bag of weed man)
I need to acquire some alcohol and marijuana for the party.
Friday night, time to party
It's the weekend and I'm ready to have fun.
Smoke marijuana, drink Bacardi
I plan on using both marijuana and alcohol to have a good time.
Get drunk and I, before I leave
I need to get drunk before leaving for the party.
Put my hand on my wrist, push back my sleeve
I need to check the time before leaving for the party.
Look at the time, I'm on my marijuana watch
I'm checking the time on a watch that I associate with marijuana use.
Got a big thick girl rubbin' on my crotch
I have a curvy woman dancing provocatively with me.
My marijuana watch reads 4:20
The time on my watch is significant to marijuana culture.
I'm getting fucked up while I make mo' money
I'm drinking and using drugs for fun, even though I'm making money at the same time.
The party don't start till 11:30 (porno time, watch so nerdy)
The party won't begin until later in the evening.
Thin girl with me got a big ol' butt
I'm with a petite woman who has a large posterior.
Whenever I want I can bust a, what?
I can engage in sexual activity with this woman whenever I please.
Jump off in the shower, 30 minutes to an hour
I need to wash up and get ready for the party.
Step out the shower on a thick white cloth
I've just finished showering and I'm wrapped in a towel.
Big boodie bastray tryin' me out
A voluptuous woman is trying to seduce me.
I turned on the music to help me pick, something sick
I'm selecting music to get myself in the mood for the party.
To keep the girls on my dick
I want to attract female attention.
Looked in the closet what did I see, hemp suits looking back at me
I have suits made of hemp in my closet.
Afroman be dressin' pimpalicious, and women find me magically delicious
I dress well and this makes me attractive to women.
Turn up the stereo, hit the blut, slick the fo' fo'
I'm getting pumped up, drinking alcohol, and preparing myself for the party.
Weed, beer, plastic cup, Afroman's pre-game warm up
I'm using marijuana and alcohol as a pre-party ritual.
Do it till the liquor and the weed kick in
I need to wait for the effects of the alcohol and marijuana to take hold.
My sight get blurry and my edge spin
The drugs are beginning to affect me.
Now I am officially fucked up
I am now heavily intoxicated.
Pour the rest of the beer in my Styrofoam cup
I'm finishing off my beer and preparing to leave for the party.
Contributed by Elena G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
beanzy 18
2019 and still one of the best albums
Real Talk
2018 and still hitting hard!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Deranged Kat
even in 2019 my ninja
Rasta Black
still bumping! 2019-NZ
Suspect -KING
yoooollll 2020 nz churrrr
chaindoggydogg
bass line is catchy af!
Kyle Starr
Love the jammin at the end
Sören Fries
Was ein Song 🎉❤
david escamilla
classic
Joel Escamilla
Pretty dope