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Release Date: January 1, 1997
Album: That's Them
Label: Big Beat Records
Genre: Hip-Hop
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Lyrics and Meaning:
The song serves as an introductory track for the group, highlighting their pride in Newark, New Jersey, and their skills in hip-hop. The lyrics introduce the group's members, Tame One and El Da Sensei, and their DJ, Kaos. It's a tribute to their style, skill, and the people who have supported them. [ref]Songtell.com[/ref]
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Art of Scratch
Artifacts Lyrics
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Brick City...
Brick City and always universal
"Who's this?" "The Notty Headed Terror and the Sensai"
"The Notty Headed Terror and the Sensai"
(repeat)
"El Da, Sensai with... El El, El, El..
El Da, Sensai, El El El, El, El, El, El..
El Da, Sensai..."
"Artifacts shit, we got the hard shit regardless"
(repeat)
"Kaos on the one two Tech"
"Kaos on the one two Techs with cuts that wreck"
"Peace, peace, peace, peace, peace to Daddy Reef"
(repeat)
The Artifacts are a hip-hop group from Newark, New Jersey, and "Art of Scratch" is a song from their 1997 album "That's Them." The song starts with DJ Kaos cutting and scratching, setting the tone for an energetic and upbeat track. The lyrics are a combination of braggadocio and homage to their own skills as emcees and the craft of DJing.
The introduction features snippets of dialogue that introduce the group - "The Notty Headed Terror and the Sensai" refers to Tame One and El Da Sensai, respectively. The repetition of their names in the following lines reinforces their importance and presence in the rap game.
The phrases "Artifacts shit, we got the hard shit regardless" and "Kaos on the one two Techs with cuts that wreck" further emphasize the group's confidence and prowess. The repeated shout-out to "Daddy Reef" is believed to be a tribute to a well-respected DJ and record industry figure who passed away in the early 2000s.
Overall, "Art of Scratch" showcases the Artifacts' talent both as emcees and as appreciators of DJ culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Brick City...
Artifacts hail from Brick City or Newark, New Jersey.
Brick City and always universal
Their music is not just local but universal and can relate to anyone.
"Who's this?" "The Notty Headed Terror and the Sensai"
"The Notty Headed Terror and the Sensai"
The track introduces Tame One and El Da Sensai as The Notty Headed Terror and The Sensai respectively.
"Tame, ta-ta-ta-ta-Tame, ta-ta-ta-Tame, Tame, Tame, Ta-Tame, Tame One"
(repeat)
The track repeats the name Tame One as a way of distinguishing him from other rappers.
"El Da, Sensai with... El El, El, El..\n El Da, Sensai, El El El, El, El, El, El..\n El Da, Sensai..."
El Da Sensai's name is repeatedly said before the beat drops.
"Artifacts shit, we got the hard shit regardless"
(repeat)
Artifacts are proud of their music and claim to always have "hard" rhymes, beats and lyrics.
"Kaos on the one two Tech"
DJ Kaos is on the turntables using his unique techniques.
"Kaos on the one two Techs with cuts that wreck"
DJ Kaos is using his turntable skills and techniques to cut up and scratch the beat to create a unique sound.
"Peace, peace, peace, peace, peace to Daddy Reef"
(repeat)
Artifacts give thanks and respect to their producer, Daddy Reef.
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