The number twelve - whether… Read Full Bio ↴The Beat Assailant - Hard Twelve History
The number twelve - whether its a money making lucky roll of the dice, the number of songs on his first album or simply the month he was born - is a number which has carried significance throughout the life path of Hip Hop artist BA "The Beat Assailant".
This is the story of an artist whose interesting life path has taken him from Miami to Atlanta to Paris. From a performing arts school to the gritty stages of the Atlanta underground Hip Hop scene to the eclectic Paris music community. From all of these experiences, influences and journeys, BA has created an eclectic 12 track album entitled Hard Twelve.
Like every true artist B.A. has lived his life with a need and vision to create enduring works. The 26 year old rapper was born in Miami in 1977 and moved quickly thereafter to Atlanta where he grew up and still resides today. At an early age BA was driven by the need to express himself through the creation of music and began his unique musical experience as a teenager at North Atlanta’s High School for the performing arts. His first step into hip hop’s Notoriety came when he was discovered at Rowdy Records' Open Mic Battles held in Atlanta. This led to his first recordings at Dallas Austin's famed DARP studios while working with producers like Sol Messiah of Zulu Nation and Tim & Ted of La Face records.
BA worked fast and furious as he continued to perfect his craft by hustling his way to the stage. While attending the University of Georgia, he plunged into the flourishing underground hip hop live scene, constantly performing on stage even opening up for legendary artists such as Outkast and Gza.
Then one day B.A. decided to visit a family friend in Paris: "When I first went to Paris I was taken aback, by how strong the vibe was, and even more so by the influence of music here." explains B.A. "Once I came and began to experience the culture, the nightlife, and some of the real artists there, I immedeately realised I had the potential to do great things there." It was then that B.A. decided to go back, live and create in Paris.
In 2001 he came back to Paris where he quickly began to understand and fit into the Paris music scene. He found himself in a world full of artists that have influenced his work today including artists such as MC Solaar and Blackjack. Then BA met Zash, a local artist known for his productions and compositions through labels like Jazznova Compost Records and Dreyfus Jazz Records. The two immediately started working together informally until B.A. decided to make it official, sign to Twin Fizz Records and begin
working on his debut album Hard Twelve.
Hard Twelve was recorded between February 2002 and december 2003 at Twin Fizz Records
Studios, based in Paris. The whole musical concept was conceived and directed by B.A and producer Zash. The album magically weaves a blend of pure Hip Hop roots with jazz, electro, afro and Brazilian musical textures. It is an eclectic mix of many musical influences and real life experiences.
B.A. and Zash have created a collection of 12 tracks that take the listener on a journey from the glory days of Hip Hop mic battles in "The Most Real" to the emotional tale of broken lovers in "The Break Up Song" to the ultimate relaxation treat with "Chronic Break". On "Secret Weapon", B.A. addresses societal problems such as violence and government intervention while offering a positive spritual way to deal with the complexities of human nature.
On the album B.A. chose to work with a wide selection of guests from all over the world. Special guests such as Tash (Alkaholics), J-Zone, Phil da Agony, Vanessa Jacquemin (Brooklyn Funk Essentials), and Danger Mouse (Warp / Lex Records) prove to be essential ingredients in making The Hard Twelve so musically original. When asked the driving force behind B.A.'s artistry as a musician he explains: "The prevailing message is to devote yourself to creating something that’s bigger than you. We as people are all mortal, but music, art, love, vibes, etc. live on forever. In the same way we still
revere great artists and musicians of the past, we all can create something that endures. This is the secret weapon that everyone possesses, if everyone works hard to make something constructive, rather than destructive, we all survive. This is the common thread woven throughout the album, that can’t die"
Official website: www.beatassailant.com
French fans forum: www.hardtwelve.fr
Haterz
Beat Assailant Lyrics
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Put a lot to what they say about the birds and feathers
Got a b***h in ya band thinkin' he's the man
He got his head wrecked for with imperial grand
Stand strong with the vertebrae that never waver
Game tight like the wig on Villanueva
Major players – put it down with tha sound
F****d up a thousand rappers that would claim underground
Planted the seeds to cultivate the paper that grow
Ni***z reap what they sow – they ain't puttin in work
They mad 'cuz Beat Assailant got it goin beserk
N***a pull up ya skirt – son I'm schoolin' in rap
Slip rhymes to fit the flows to bring tha continents back
Countin' up stacks in place of the Hatin'
Burnin up streets we got the beats to bring tha heat to ya nation and...
The haters- Layin down on
The haters- They bitin' our sound
The haters – They talkin that s**t
The haters – But now we droppin these hits on
The haters- Nothin but love for
The haters- I really wonder what's up with
The haters- They hatin my shine
The haters- I think they wastin they time
Haters talkin' mad s**t on home studio riffs
Ay yo they wanna pop s**t upon they weak drum kits
Now I'm rubbin these t*** and they might be your girls
She like to call me earthquake the way I'm rockin her world
It's professional rap- son you work at the mall
Should have known my style is real just by the size of my balls
Now you're poised for the fall- ni***z sellin ya stock
My flow could flip the funk to turn medusa to rock
Son I'm snatchin' tha pot when tha plot is gettin sinister
Still young to do it in my prime like the ministers of justice
When I bust this style of flow
No need to guess who got the most indo it's me
Put it on my life mc imma rep hip hop to the death let it be
Tighten up ya sound if ya talkin underground
Mc's is gettin bashed imma just lay it down on...
The haters- Layin down on
The haters- They bitin' our sound
The haters – They talkin that s**t
The haters – But now we droppin these hits on
The haters- Nothin but love for
The haters- I really wonder what's up with
The haters- They hatin my shine
The haters- I think they wastin they time
We in this for love – not the hate
We don't sweat your lies – we got it
We gon take this vibe too the break
We don't waste no time – we can't hate
In "Haterz," Beat Assailant calls out all the haters and the traitors who are always together. He doesn't pay attention to their words and talks about a "b***h" in his band who thinks he's cool, but Beat Assailant puts him in his place with his excellent flow. He mentions standing strong, never wavering like the vertebrae of the spine, implying that he's got a solid foundation. He also mentions major players who put down the sound and messed up a thousand rappers that claimed to be underground, emphasizing how he's a juggernaut with an unstoppable flow.
Beat Assailant goes on to say that the haters talk a lot of nonsense about his home studio riffs and how weak their drum kits are. But he's rubbing these t***, referring to women, and they could be anyone's girls. He calls himself an "earthquake" and talks about how he rocks their worlds. He mentions that he's a professional rapper, and the haters can work in the mall. He emphasizes that his style is real, and he has the balls to prove it. Beat Assailant even goes on to say that he'll rap until he dies.
The chorus "The haters- They talkin that s**t" is repeated several times, and Beat Assailant emphasizes that he's not in the rap scene to hate people; he's in it for the love. He's not interested in sweating the lies, he'll take the vibe to the break, and he doesn't want to waste any time on hating.
Line by Line Meaning
See the haters and the traitors still run together
Haters and disloyal people still associate with each other
Put a lot to what they say about the birds and feathers
Don't take what they say seriously, it's just meaningless talk
Got a b***h in ya band thinkin' he's the man
There's someone in your group acting arrogant
He got his head wrecked for with imperial grand
He got put in his place with a grand display
Stand strong with the vertebrae that never waver
Stay strong and resolute, never falter or waver
Game tight like the wig on Villanueva
Our game is tight, undeniably strong, like Villanueva's wig
Major players – put it down with tha sound
We're major players who make it happen with our sound
F****d up a thousand rappers that would claim underground
We've shown up and bested a thousand rappers who claim to be underground
I'm a jugggernaut rollin with unstoppable flow
I'm unstoppable, like a juggernaut, with my flow
Planted the seeds to cultivate the paper that grow
I've sown the seeds to cultivate the money that comes from my work
Ni***z reap what they sow – they ain't puttin in work
People deserve the results of the work they put in
They mad 'cuz Beat Assailant got it goin beserk
They're mad because Beat Assailant is going crazy
N***a pull up ya skirt – son I'm schoolin' in rap
Bring your A-game, I'm schooling everyone in rap
Slip rhymes to fit the flows to bring tha continents back
I'm fitting rhymes to beats and bringing continents back
Countin' up stacks in place of the Hatin'
We're counting our money instead of worrying about the haters
Burnin up streets we got the beats to bring tha heat to ya nation and...
Our beats are so hot, we can bring heat to your whole nation and burn up streets
Haters talkin' mad s**t on home studio riffs
Haters are talking negatively about our home studio music
Ay yo they wanna pop s**t upon they weak drum kits
They want to talk trash with their weak drum sets
Now I'm rubbin these t*** and they might be your girls
I'm getting physical with women and they may be yours
She like to call me earthquake the way I'm rockin her world
I'm so good in bed she calls me earthquake because I rock her world
It's professional rap- son you work at the mall
This is professional rap, you work at the mall
Should have known my style is real just by the size of my balls
My balls are so big it should be obvious that I have real style
Now you're poised for the fall- ni***z sellin ya stock
Now you're ready to fail, people are selling your stock
My flow could flip the funk to turn medusa to rock
My flow is amazing and can change a situation, even turning Medusa to rock
Son I'm snatchin' tha pot when tha plot is gettin sinister
I'm taking the prize when the situation gets intense or sinister
Still young to do it in my prime like the ministers of justice
I'm young and doing my best work like the ministers of justice
When I bust this style of flow
When I unleash this style of flow
No need to guess who got the most indo it's me
It's obvious who has the best skills, it's me
Put it on my life mc imma rep hip hop to the death let it be
I'll represent hip hop until I die, let it be
Tighten up ya sound if ya talkin underground
If you're claiming to be underground, make sure your sound is tight
Mc's is gettin bashed imma just lay it down
MCs are getting criticized, but I'll just lay it down
We in this for love – not the hate
We're doing this for love, not hate
We don't sweat your lies – we got it
We're not worried about your lies, we have it covered
We gon take this vibe too the break
We're going to take this vibe all the way to the end
We don't waste no time – we can't hate
We don't have time to hate, we're too busy working
Contributed by Tyler E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.