Dynamite Soul
Artifacts Lyrics


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[El Da Sensai]
In comes the ones from Jeruzalum slums
Knockin bums out for clout, Jersey rules without a doubt
On the real, keep it kinda fat for the brothers
from the Wrongside of Da Tracks, and it goes like that
Since the beginnin of time, the Artifacts kick rhymes
straight tape after demo tape in eighty-eight
It's so dynamite, shit's outta sight
Snatch up a G and demonstrate for the night
Sip on the brew, me and you can do the do
and you know this, flow with this, Polo, you know kid
Tame, what's the status on the blunt meter homey?
(Yeah I got three dimes, six Phillies, and some Olde E)
Yeah G you know the program, it's so damn ridiculous
Kickin this mix for all the niggaz and the tricks
El the first half, Tame indeed is on ?
and word to life he rhyme with spite and so dynamite

"Dynamite soul!" (4X)

[Tame One]
Yo this flow goes to all the hoes I ever fucked with
Kids I smoked blunts with, and my ex-girl that sucks dick
Niggaz takin shorts in weed spots because they know me
And to my moms, because she makes good cheese and macaroni
And to the stores that'll sell three Phillies for a dollar
To Afrika Bambaata for makin me a rap scholar
And MC El for rhymin with this notty headed lunatic
You always knew we had the crew that had the mad drama kid
peep it, all my peeps from 12 Block to Broad Street
And backstreets in Jersey where the niggaz first heard me
It took a long time comin with more cuts than Jason
Since the days I had a fade and used to rock in Redman's basement
I do +Poetic Justice+, like Janet played the role
And now I'm makin suckers swoll with the dynamite soul

"Dynamite soul!" (8X)

[El] Remember them joints, we used to rock at the spot?
[T1] When we stepped on stage with fat gear and it was mad hot?
[El] Kids in competition was scared at the sight
[T1] Of these mad motherfuckers who rock the mic RIGHT
[El] Then we was "That's Them", gettin all the action
[T1] Fuckin niggaz bitches and just leavin them in traction
[El] Ask who the hell was them niggaz that's rippin it?
[T1] You better get hip, cause Artifacts got the shit
[El] For about four years, people said we couldn't hack it
but the track's got ?, and rhymes got the knack
See, we'll never fall we got support from the fam
Jam after jam, here we are but there we stand
It took mad time, but here we is, in the music business
Press record when you hear me on KISS
Brothers talk shit, but yo, who really cares?
Tame's who all I need 'cause, the brother's right there
And if you're swoll, say it's all in control
The Artifacts, we got, the dynamite soul





"Dynamite soul!" (8X)

Overall Meaning

The Artifacts’ Dynamite Soul is a quintessential hip hop track that celebrates the rappers’ hometown of Newark, New Jersey, and their journey to success in the music industry. The song begins with El Da Sensai boasting about the group’s street credibility and rhyming prowess. He acknowledges the group’s humble origins from the “Wrongside of Da Tracks” in Newark and the struggle they faced to make it in the rap game. Their hard work and dedication are conveyed through the lyrics, “Since the beginning of time, the Artifacts kick rhymes straight tape after demo tape in eighty-eight.”


Tame One’s verse is a shout-out to his close friends and family, as well as to the people who have supported him and the group throughout their journey. His references to the hood, the street corners, and the local hip hop scene are a nod to the group’s roots and the community they represent. The chorus of “Dynamite Soul!” repeats throughout the song, with a catchy beat and a funky sample that captures the spirit of the song and the group’s essence.


Overall, Dynamite Soul is a feel-good song that captures the energy and the soul of the hip hop culture. It’s a celebration of the underdog’s journey to success, an ode to the hometown, and a tribute to the music that has influenced and shaped the group’s identity. The song’s upbeat tempo, catchy hooks, and clever lyrics have made it a classic in the underground hip hop scene and a timeless representation of the Artifacts’ impact on the genre.


Line by Line Meaning

In comes the ones from Jeruzalum slums
Here come the Artifacts from the tough neighborhood of Jerusalem in Newark, New Jersey


Knockin bums out for clout, Jersey rules without a doubt
The Artifacts are knocking out weak rappers to establish their credibility and prove that Jersey has what it takes to make it in hip hop


On the real, keep it kinda fat for the brothers
The Artifacts make sure their music is good for their homies on the Wrongside of Da Tracks


from the Wrongside of Da Tracks, and it goes like that
The Artifacts represent their hood, and they're staying true to their roots


Since the beginnin of time, the Artifacts kick rhymes
The Artifacts have been rapping for a long time and they're pretty good at it


straight tape after demo tape in eighty-eight
In 1988, the Artifacts were recording demo tapes one after another


It's so dynamite, shit's outta sight
Their music is really amazing, it's like nothing else


Snatch up a G and demonstrate for the night
The Artifacts want to grab a few friends and show off their skills on stage


Sip on the brew, me and you can do the do
Let's drink some beer and have a good time


and you know this, flow with this, Polo, you know kid
The Artifacts are confident in their abilities and they're telling Polo to go with the flow and enjoy their music


Tame, what's the status on the blunt meter homey?
Hey Tame, how much weed do we have left?


(Yeah I got three dimes, six Phillies, and some Olde E)
We've got enough weed for three joints, six blunt wraps, and some malt liquor


Yeah G you know the program, it's so damn ridiculous
You already know what's up, it's crazy how fun and wild our lifestyle is


Kickin this mix for all the niggaz and the tricks
The Artifacts are performing for all their fans and people who may not like them


El the first half, Tame indeed is on ?
El Da Sensai is performing the first half of the song, then Tame One takes over


and word to life he rhyme with spite and so dynamite
Tame One's rhymes are full of energy and he's killing it on the mic


Yo this flow goes to all the hoes I ever fucked with
Tame One is dedicating this song to all the women he's been with


Kids I smoked blunts with, and my ex-girl that sucks dick
He's also giving a shout out to the friends he smoked weed with and his ex-girl who was good at giving oral sex


Niggaz takin shorts in weed spots because they know me
People are giving Tame One discounts on weed because he's a well-known rapper


And to my moms, because she makes good cheese and macaroni
Tame One is thanking his mom for her delicious cooking


And to the stores that'll sell three Phillies for a dollar
He's also giving props to the stores that sell cheap blunt wraps


To Afrika Bambaata for makin me a rap scholar
Tame One is showing respect to Afrika Bambaataa for inspiring him to become a rapper


And MC El for rhymin with this notty headed lunatic
He's also thanking El Da Sensai for collaborating with him on this song


You always knew we had the crew that had the mad drama kid
He's reminding El that they've always had a group of friends who liked to cause trouble


peep it, all my peeps from 12 Block to Broad Street
Tame One is giving a shout out to all his friends from different neighborhoods


And backstreets in Jersey where the niggaz first heard me
He's also thanking the people who first heard him rap in the streets of Jersey


It took a long time comin with more cuts than Jason
Tame One had to work hard to get where he is, with more songs than the horror movie character Jason Voorhees has kills


Since the days I had a fade and used to rock in Redman's basement
Tame One has been rapping since he had a short haircut and he used to perform in Redman's basement


I do +Poetic Justice+, like Janet played the role
Tame One is seeking poetic justice, just like Janet Jackson's character did in the movie Poetic Justice


And now I'm makin suckers swoll with the dynamite soul
Tame One is making his haters angry with his explosive rap skills


Remember them joints, we used to rock at the spot?
El Da Sensai is asking Tame One if he remembers the songs they used to perform at their usual spot


When we stepped on stage with fat gear and it was mad hot?
El is reminiscing about the times they performed with cool outfits and the crowd loved it


Kids in competition was scared at the sight
Other rappers were intimidated by the Artifacts' skills


Of these mad motherfuckers who rock the mic RIGHT
The Artifacts were outstanding performers who did everything right when it came to rapping


Then we was 'That's Them', gettin all the action
When they performed as 'That's Them', they were the center of attention


Fuckin niggaz bitches and just leavin them in traction
They were also known for sleeping with other men's women and leaving them heartbroken


Ask who the hell was them niggaz that's rippin it?
People want to know who the Artifacts are because they're so good at rapping


You better get hip, cause Artifacts got the shit
If you don't know who the Artifacts are, you need to wise up because they're amazing


For about four years, people said we couldn't hack it
The Artifacts were doubted by many for the first four years of their career


but the track's got ?, and rhymes got the knack
Their music has an unknown element that makes it great, and their rhymes are natural and effortless


See, we'll never fall we got support from the fam
The Artifacts will never fail because they have support from their friends and family


Jam after jam, here we are but there we stand
The Artifacts keep making hits and rising in popularity


It took mad time, but here we is, in the music business
It took a long time, but the Artifacts finally made it in the music industry


Press record when you hear me on KISS
People should record Tame One's rhymes when they hear him on the radio station KISS


Brothers talk shit, but yo, who really cares?
The Artifacts don't care if people talk badly about them


Tame's who all I need 'cause, the brother's right there
Tame One's presence is enough for El Da Sensai because he's always there to support him


And if you're swoll, say it's all in control
If you're feeling good and pumped up, say that everything is under control


The Artifacts, we got, the dynamite soul
The Artifacts have a unique and explosive style of rapping that they call 'dynamite soul'




Lyrics © Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc., EMPIRE PUBLISHING
Written by: TODD RAY, ELLIOTT WILLIAMS, RAHEM ROSS BROWN

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underrated.editz

my father is in this group, he is now 46, I’m 12 and he was the producer...

Train Gain Sustain

underrated.editz let him know he’s a legend

pe weed

he produced one of the best album from the golden era...

Statik

What is the filtered bass sample 😂

DRUMAT!C

Your father is T-Ray? Woh... that's incredible. Tell 'em we want more unreleased material from the Big Beat era. Peace!

Adrian Adios

Your dad is a legend

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Hochwürden

Top 10 Album from 1994, mad props to artifacts and PE

Petrov Volodymyr

Качает, как обычно!!!!

Harvich Sambo

Timeless!

Frank Franco

2021 still bumping it !!

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