The Arsonists is an underground hip hop group formed 1993 in Bushwick, Broo… Read Full Bio ↴The Arsonists is an underground hip hop group formed 1993 in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York.

The group formed with five members in 1993 in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York with the name Bushwick Bomb Squad. The main members were Q-Unique, D-Stroy, Freestyle, Swel Boogie and Jise One, although the number of members eventually grew to eight. Q-Unique was a member of New York City's well-known breakdancing crew, the Rock Steady Crew. The group released the single, "The Session", in 1996, which found airplay on New York radio stations and brought offers from record labels. They signed with the independent label Fondle 'Em Records and changed their name to the Arsonists. They released their debut album, As the World Burns, in 1999 on Matador Records. The group went from five members, down to three: Q-Unique, Jise One and Swel Boogie, for their follow-up album, Date of Birth (2001). With their live performances, the group is known to be very varied in their rap style, drawing on many old school hip hop and east coast hip hop influences. Not all members where black

Millionaire
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Who wants to be a millionaire?
Don't worry now just take your time
You have your water, your wife, plus three life lines
Who wants to be a millionaire?
Get it right and for sure you'll be proud
And if you need help you can even ask the heads in the crowd
Who wants to be a millionaire?
Questions like these can take for weeks

But for 30 seconds you can call one of your peeps
Who wants to be a millionaire?
But get it wrong, and you'll lose your cash
So I advise you, split the answer half and half

What up playas and playettes, and studio audience guests?
You tuned into the show that got you thinkin for the dough
One million in cash if the right answer match
You can spend it in the clubs or save it in a stash
Our first contestant:
Worf outta borath
Who hate half ass niggaz, he spit a lot so build a raft
Contestant number two:
I'm mister quiles from the bronx
Where rap first got its props and street kids open barber shops
Our third contestant:
From Bushwick Brooklyn, better known as Crooklyn
Swel boogie, he'll keep you Lookin
Well then, now that we met our three contestants
Sit your stink ass down and get ready for the first question!

Complete the phrase:
If you want to join the crew, you must see me, you can't sound like..
Stan & Paulie?
Shan & Marley?
Abraham & Correy?
Capone-n-nore?
Who'll answer it for me?
Is it Shan & Marley?
Good guessing, next question!

Which one of these choices make it harder to walk the block:
Is it a) the liquor shop?
B) dealers lacin the red top?
C) closin the weed spot?
D) the beast with black glocks, that rock knots
Claimin they heard shots, makin it more hot?
I'd say: d) the beast, watch ol' flatfoot walk the streets
Whoop whoop, pull over that's the sound of da police
Is that your final answer?
Yes y'all!
Correct! now lets pick it up a notch with more dough to collect

What was rakim before he became what he is today?
Is it a) mc?
B) be-boy?
C) graff head?
Or d) dj?
I think it's: c) graff head, before becomin a microphone fiend
He tagged with jungle green, that's what the magazine said
Now is that your final answer?
Yes y'all!
Correct! now lets take it up a notch for more loot to collect

Which dress possess the best breast:
Dolly parton in a cowboy vest?
Tyra banks in stretch?
Lisa lisa in sweats?
Or lil' kim at the grammys, showin half of her chest?
What's gonna be your guess, now wait, take a minute to invest
Who needs a minute when we know it's lisa lisa
Bonita freaky latina, if you're watchin I want to meet ya
Is that your final answer?
Yes y'all!
Correct! now lets take it up a notch with some more loot to collect
It seems like these contestants are on the right track
So after these messages we'll be right back!

We'd like to thank our sponsors, without them we wouldn't be here
Now back to our contestants on who wants to be a millionaire

Which of these would correct for the smell in a project building:
Is it a) dirty diapers?
B) pissin on the wall?
C) beer on the floor?
D) blunt smoke in the hall?
Can I choose all, one out of four is a little tricky to call
But I believe it's: b)
Why?
My stair case is like a stall with my moms lockin me out
And I'm drunk pissin in corridors
Now is that your final answer?
Yes y'all!
Correct! now lets take it up a notch with more loot to collect

Darth Vader is the father of this guy, here's a sample:
Is it Luke Skywalker?
Luke perry?
Groovy lou?
Or Luther Campbell?
I'll use one of my life lines
This money's for my daughter
Okay, the heads is sayin it's Luke Skywalker
Is that your final answer?
Yes y'all!
Correct! now lets take it up a notch with more cash to collect

What's the best way to get on:
Is it a) soundin like them?
B) throw money on tables?
C) gettin it in the anal?
Or is it d) start up your own label, nurture it from the cradle
Back and forth to sacrifice but be always willin and able?
Life line, quick! what's the answer? the choice is on the table
Who better than do it yourself
I'd say: start your own label
Is that your final answer?
Yes y'all!
Correct! now lets pick it up a notch with more dough to collect
That sound indicates that we have ran out of time
So tune in next week when we continue to climb

Who wants to be a millionaire?
Don't worry now just take your time
You have your water, your wife, plus three life lines
Who wants to be a millionaire?
Get it right and for sure you'll be proud
And if you need help you can even ask the heads in the crowd
Who wants to be a millionaire?
Questions like these can take for weeks
But for 30 seconds you can call one of your peeps
Who wants to be a millionaire?
But get it wrong, and you'll lose your cash
So I advise you, split the answer half and half

Who wants to be a millionaire?

Overall Meaning

The song "Millionaire" by Arsonists is a commentary on the popular TV show "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" that aired during the late 90s and early 2000s. The lyrics urge people to take their time and not get too caught up in the idea of becoming a millionaire. They remind the listener of the important things in life – water, loved ones, and the ability to ask for help when needed.

The lyrics also address issues facing inner-city communities such as violence, drug dealing, and poverty. The contestants in the song all come from disadvantaged backgrounds and struggle to survive in their respective neighborhoods. The questions posed to them are not easy, but the answers are often rooted in their lived experiences.

Throughout the song, there is a sense of humor and irony as the contestants answer questions about everything from hip-hop to pop culture to politics. The message seems to be that while it is important to have knowledge and ambition, it is equally important to not take oneself too seriously.

Line by Line Meaning

Who wants to be a millionaire?
Welcome to the show where people try to win a million dollars.

Don't worry now just take your time
Take your time answering the questions, don't rush.

You have your water, your wife, plus three life lines
You have some help available if you get stuck on a question.

Get it right and for sure you'll be proud
Winning the million dollars will make you feel proud of yourself.

And if you need help you can even ask the heads in the crowd
If you need extra help, you can ask the audience for assistance.

Questions like these can take for weeks
These questions are difficult and time-consuming to answer.

But for 30 seconds you can call one of your peeps
You have a limited time to call a friend for help with the questions.

But get it wrong, and you'll lose your cash
Answering the questions incorrectly will result in losing your money.

What up playas and playettes, and studio audience guests?
The show host is greeting everyone involved with the program.

You tuned into the show that got you thinkin for the dough
This show makes you think hard in order to win money.

One million in cash if the right answer match
You can win one million dollars if you get all the answers correct.

You can spend it in the clubs or save it in a stash
You can decide what to do with your winnings, whether it's going out or saving it.

Our first contestant: Worf outta borath
The show introduces the first contestant on the program.

Our third contestant: From Bushwick Brooklyn, better known as Crooklyn Swel boogie, he'll keep you Lookin
The show introduces the third contestant on the program.

Well then, now that we met our three contestants Sit your stink ass down and get ready for the first question!
The show is ready to start asking the contestants questions.

Complete the phrase: If you want to join the crew, you must see me, you can't sound like...
The show is asking a question to the contestants.

Who'll answer it for me?
The show is asking which contestant will answer the question.

Is it Shan & Marley?
The first contestant is guessing the answer to the question.

Good guessing, next question!
The first contestant answered correctly and the show is moving on to the next question.

Which one of these choices make it harder to walk the block:
The show is asking another question.

I'd say: d) the beast, watch ol' flatfoot walk the streets
The second contestant is guessing the answer to the question.

Is that your final answer?
The show host wants confirmation that this is the final guess.

Correct! now lets pick it up a notch with more dough to collect
The answer was correct and the prize money increases.

What was rakim before he became what he is today?
The show is asking another question.

I think it's: c) graff head, before becomin a microphone fiend He tagged with jungle green, that's what the magazine said
The third contestant answered the question with a guess and explanation.

Correct! now lets take it up a notch for more loot to collect
The answer was correct and the prize money increases.

Which dress possess the best breast:
The show is asking yet another question.

Who needs a minute when we know it's lisa lisa Bonita freaky latina, if you're watchin I want to meet ya
The show host is guessing the answer to this question himself because he already knows it.

Correct! now lets take it up a notch with some more loot to collect
The answer was correct and the prize money increases.

It seems like these contestants are on the right track So after these messages we'll be right back!
The show is taking a short break before continuing.

Which of these would correct for the smell in a project building:
The show is asking another question.

But I believe it's: b) My stair case is like a stall with my moms lockin me out And I'm drunk pissin in corridors
The second contestant is guessing the answer with a personal story to back it up.

Correct! now lets take it up a notch with more loot to collect
The answer was correct and the prize money increases.

Darth Vader is the father of this guy, here's a sample:
The show is asking yet another question.

This money's for my daughter Okay, the heads is sayin it's Luke Skywalker
The first contestant is using a lifeline in order to get help answering the question.

Correct! now lets take it up a notch with more cash to collect
The answer was correct and the prize money increases.

What's the best way to get on:
The show is asking the final question of the program.

Who better than do it yourself I'd say: start your own label
The third contestant is answering the final question with confidence.

That sound indicates that we have ran out of time So tune in next week when we continue to climb
The show has run out of time and will continue with these contestants next week.

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