Bivins served as manager and record producer of the kiddie new jack swing act, which became a part of the East Coast Family alongside B.B.D. and Boyz II Men. Another Bad Creation comprised of Chris Sellers, Dave Shelton, Romell Chapman, and brothers Marliss Pugh and Demetrius Pugh. Signed to Motown, their debut album, Coolin' At The Playground Ya Know, was released in 1991. The singles "Iesha" and "Playground" made it to the Top Ten on both the R&B and pop singles charts in the US. Their second album, It Ain't What You Wear, It's How You Play It, was released in 1993. After appearing in Robert Townsend's superhero comedy The Meteor Man that same year, they faded into obscurity.
Playground
Another Bad Creation Lyrics
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Comin' from the playground.
Take it straight back to the bricks.
Yo, Chris, tell 'em where it is.
[Chris]
Chillin'; cooler den a squeak; kickin' dirt on my sneakers.
Suckers on the corner lookin' down at their beepers.
So they want to stay and wait for the pay-phone.
Take JoJo, he's the youngest;
Girls jock him 'cause he's reverse dressed.
Strollin' through the neighborhood;
Sweatin' their brother; tryin' to see why he's doin' good.
Rollin' through the park; tryin' to make another hit.
Little do they know that soldiers' legit.
I'm not sayin' this to put nobody down;
This is what I see at the playground; ya know!
[GA]
Aw yeah! Another A-B-C smash... gonna make ya mad!
Uh, come on, come on everybody,
And guess who's up next... kick it!
[Dave]
L-I-L-D-A-V-E; four feet shorty of the crew.
Just let me get on the mic and show you what I can do.
When I'm all alone... cold rockin' on the microphone.
At home... playin' under the phone.
At dis time little home.
Kick it, D. Kick it, D. Kick it.
Pump it, D. Pump it, D. Pump it.
Swing it, D. Swing it, D. Swing it.
[GA]
I swing my beats at the playground; ya know!
(Everybody!)
Come on, y'all! Good assualt is in effect.
Put your hands in the air.
Put your hands in the air.
I don't want to see nobody sittin' in their chair.
True dat! True dat! Yo, Ro, you are next!
[Ro]
Well, I'm RoRo, comin' in third.
Now its about that time that I get heard,
And none of my rhymes will never ever be swerved.
Word to her; play tricks on your nerves.
Everywhere I serve is real superb,
And I'll be right back with part two of this funky rhyme, G.
Haha, yeah, boy!
[Ro]
"Yo Red, I don't want to flow no more, man."
Y'all go ahead; I'm just gonna sit back and listen to this ghetto swing,
'Cause this is what I do at the playground; ya know what I'm sayin'?
Aw yeah, A-B-C's gonna sing! Added to this missle...
Fusion hip hop with a little ghetto swing.
Yo Red, kick the ballistics, G.
It's the R to the E to the D, and what you get is what you seein'.
Straight up, B-boy, word to Miss.
Kickin' and flippin' the rhymes for the kids, man, for the kids.
Chillin' in the park, nice and smooth;
JoJo Mark tried to bust my groove.
Ah, I hate that.
Had a big fanny; not like Annie.
Gave her the twenty-four letter and some candy... ah, ah.
Ay, yo, Red where'd you meet her?
At the playground! Ya know!
Ok... I guess you know by now.
Big smash moves.
Pants inside out.
[Mark]
Into the Mizzark, chillin' in the pizzark.
I got a break, 'cause my mother said be home by dizzark.
But before I go I'm gonna flow for you in time, see.
So listen to the rhyme, G.
The East Coast Family, Boyz To Men, ABC, BBD;
Now flip the tracks, D.
My mother is mad, and my brother is Red.
Mario Brothers... bed.
Last but not least, I want to say peace, and we outta here.
From the playground... ya know!
The lyrics to Another Bad Creation's song Playground paint a vivid picture of life on the streets, particularly for young people who gather on the playground. The opening lines, "Comin' from the playground. Take it straight back to the bricks. Yo, Chris, tell 'em where it is," set the scene, with the group implying they're just hanging out and having fun, with the playground providing a sense of freedom from the daily grind. The verses introduce several of the characters, including JoJo, who is the youngest and gets attention from girls. The song's underlying message highlights the harsher realities facing young people, such as a lack of employment opportunities or a decent home.
The song makes effective use of wordplay, with each of the performers throwing in clever phrases and rhymes. It's clear that the Playground has a strong influence on the group's style, with each member producing catchy and upbeat lines suitable for budding hip hop fans. The overall feel of the song is very much in line with the "New Jack Swing'' style that was prevalent during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Overall, the song finds a way to balance social commentary with an unbridled energy that's sure to get any listener on their feet.
Line by Line Meaning
Comin' from the playground.
We're coming from the playground, and we're taking that spirit, energy, and vibe straight back home with us.
Take it straight back to the bricks.
We're taking the feeling of the playground back to our neighborhood, our homes, our block.
Chillin'; cooler den a squeak; kickin' dirt on my sneakers.
We're relaxed, feeling good, not trying too hard, just being cool kids, grinding our kicks in the dirt.
Suckers on the corner lookin' down at their beepers.
People who don't have jobs or homes and are just hanging around on the street, staring at their beepers, are not the kind of people we want to be around.
They couldn't get a job or a nice home, So they want to stay and wait for the pay-phone.
These people are unsuccessful and are waiting around for something to happen to them rather than going out and making things happen for themselves.
Take JoJo, he's the youngest; Girls jock him 'cause he's reverse dressed.
JoJo is the youngest one, but he's also hip and stylish in his own way, and girls like him for it.
Sweatin' their brother; tryin' to see why he's doin' good.
People are trying to figure out why JoJo is successful and popular with the girls.
Rollin' through the park; tryin' to make another hit.
People are hanging out in the park, hoping to come up with another successful idea or plan.
Little do they know that soldiers' legit.
They don't realize that we are the real deal: authentic, sincere, and talented.
I'm not sayin' this to put nobody down; This is what I see at the playground; ya know!
I'm not bashing anyone, just telling it like it is and what I've observed at the playground.
L-I-L-D-A-V-E; four feet shorty of the crew.
I'm Little Dave, the smallest guy in the crew, but I'm here to show you what I'm made of.
Just let me get on the mic and show you what I can do.
Give me a chance to prove myself, and I'll show you how I can rock the mic.
When I'm all alone... cold rockin' on the microphone. At home... playin' under the phone. At dis time little home.
I practice on the mic all the time, even when I'm alone or playing at home under the phone. It's something I love to do.
Swing it, D. Swing it, D. Swing it.
I'm swinging my beats and bringing that flavor to the playground, and everyone is loving it.
I don't want to see nobody sittin' in their chair.
I want everyone to get up and dance because this music and this vibe are too good to miss out on.
This is what I do at the playground; ya know what I'm sayin'?
I just chill and listen to music with some ghetto swing, and that's what I love to do.
Pants inside out.
We're so comfortable and relaxed that we don't even care if our clothes are inside out.
Lyrics © DIVA ONE MUSIC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DALLAS AUSTIN, MICHAEL BIVENS, KEVIN J WALES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JohnnyTShea
The gear from this time period was crazy. Hats, jackets, kicks..truly the golden era.
@jamiehodge3491
Can’t forget the overalls!
@kingflameFire
Remember cross colors😳🧐🔥🔥🔥
@9877joseph
@@kingflameFire I remember saving up so much money! Honestly i wish that style would come back!
@rickwrites2612
@@kingflameFireomg thats what i was gonna write. Ppl wearing like a rich purple pr of baggie jeans or bright red overalls not like a purple or red denim wash, oh no, that shit was *saturated*, i dont think ive ever seen ppl wear such richly colored fabric since! At least not commercial-industrial, only like the fabric of certain indigenous ie the Quichua of the Andes in S. America or the Maasai of Great Rift Valleyvin East Africa for example.
Its amazing when you think about all the color dye and technology and diversity of fashion design across globe for thousands of yrs, all at our disposal today... yet most of us dress pretty similar and relatively boring lol.
@JoseTorres-lr9lf
For real and never had to worry about problems just where was the house party at lol
@DetroitsChosenOne
This is when times were good music 🎶 was good women where good and Life was good... 80's baby 90's raised
@malcolmharper83
Same here
@terrybull1534
This song sucked then.
@yourmommahouse
Trash