In making it through, the 35-year-old learned several important lessons that impacted his rap career.
“ That’s what I fuel my music on,” he says. “I’m speaking about the past, and I can still understand what the young cats are doing now because I’ve been through it. Everything I write about has 100 percent truth to it. Did it happen today, did it happen yesterday? No. But has it happened in my lifetime? Yes. ”
Scoob first met Tech N9ne during their junior high days at Bingham Middle School. Tech, squared off against Scoob in a beatboxing competition. The two quickly became friends, particularly when Scoob learned that Tech lived in his same neighborhood.
The two lost touch soon after graduating from Southwest High in 1991. Tech moved on to work on his rap career, while Scoob was still running the streets.
In the mid ‘90s after Scoob had cleaned up his act and began pursuing music, their paths crossed again. This time they met up at a music expo in Minnesota. Scoob was looking at starting his own group, while Tech was in between labels. The two helped form the successful local rap group, 57th Street Rogue Dog Villains, which released four albums under Midwestside Records, including the popular single, “Let’s Get Fu---- Up.”
In 2002, Tech N9ne left to help form Strange Music. Meanwhile, Scoob’s distribution label filed for bankruptcy.
Fed up with the music game, Scoob left it entirely to help raise his four daughters.
“ I went home and did the family thing for six, seven years, Scoob says. I’ve just been laying low out of people’s eyesight, regrouping. ”
Tech N9ne was the one to coax Big Scoob back into the rap game after all those years. Scoob helped out on some collaboration with Tech and Strange Music and eventually his desire for the industry came back.
In 2009, Big Scoob released his debut solo album titled "Monsterifik". There is also talk of a new album for the group 57th Street Rogue Dog Villains.
AKKA Damn Fool
Big Scoob Lyrics
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I'm here to get it for the city with the head of the git
Repping Villain Dog'n venom bout to kill em again
If you missed me on the last one, where the f**k have you been
Gut of Godzilla, they don't make many realer
I'm a hard hitter, plus I'm good with the milla
This is God's picture, I'm tryna bring to you n***as
It's a hard mission, I don't have room for your feelings
Bringing souls with me, of all my villains in the gang
Represents the team, I got the streets on lock
You ain't gotta like it, they gon love it on the block
And up in the morning, in the evening it's a twist, top by my down and my ride's so sick, Gangstas don't dance but we all do this
(What's that?)
Akka Damn Fool
Say what I want, do what I want, play how I want, live how I want, slang if I want, bang if I want
(And I'm strapped?)
Akka Damn Fool (Big Scoob, Damn Fool) x5
I been sipping all day so I really gives a f**k, bout your man and your problems (b***h shut the f**k up)
I ain't listening but I'm wishing I could get up in them guts, but you bickering and b***hing (b***h shut the f**k up!)
Double fiskey with my whiskey as I'm posted at the bar, I been drinking all day but I still want more
See these youngins looking rowdy but I know they heard about me, I'm the show me homie n***a, I dare you p***ies doubt me
Still drinking, breath stinking boy I'm sloppier than a motherf**ker
Hit the lot, mash it out, lay it down, hella rubber
F**k a designated, I get liver than MacGyver do
A 100 up for sale like a Nascar driver
Baby mama bringing drama when I fall through the door
I been drinking so I'm thinking should've f**ked me a w***e
We route a movie, keep it moving, slides back to the whip
I thought you knew me b***h I'm Scooby I don't need this s**t
Say I'm arrogant, I keep my nose in the air
That's irrelevant, watch how you talk to a playa
B***h I'm heaven sent, that's why my nose in the air
And I'm elephant, I'm getting the f**k up outta here
Old school, damn fool, drunk and smashing through the birds
Tryna make it to my soil but my visions hella blurred
Dale Jr. at Daytona I'mma beast around the corner
One mistake and I'mma goner, nothing's left a organ donor
The first verse of Big Scoob's song AKKA Damn Fool is a proclamation of his intention to assert his identity and his reputation in the music industry. He announces his presence to the world, indicating that he is here to represent his hometown by "getting it for the city with the head of the git." He also emphasizes his toughness by referencing Godzilla and declares that he is on a mission to bring something special and rare to his listeners. Scoob notes that his journey may not necessarily be easy, given the absence of room for emotions from others. He aims to lead his team and have the streets on lock regardless of whether the audience likes him or not.
The second verse of the song talks about Big Scoob being heavily intoxicated, which has impacted his judgment regarding people and situations around him. He shifts the focus to his interest in women, as he wants to engage in sexual activities with one. Still inebriated, he proceeds to drink more alcohol even though he's already had enough, and he notices younger men staring at him, recognizing him as an old-school face in the game. His arrogance in the lyrics results in him wanting to fight, as he boasts about being a show-off, daring them to challenge him physically. Scoob then proceeds to leave the setting and drive to his destination, which is risky given his condition.
Line by Line Meaning
Unleash me, let the world know who I'm is
I want to show the world who I am
I'm here to get it for the city with the head of the git
I'm here to represent my city and take over
Repping Villain Dog'n venom bout to kill em again
I'm representing my crew and about to dominate
If you missed me on the last one, where the f**k have you been
If you haven't heard me before, where have you been?
Gut of Godzilla, they don't make many realer
I'm a real one, there's not too many like me
I'm a hard hitter, plus I'm good with the milla
I'm a skilled rapper and can handle my business
This is God's picture, I'm tryna bring to you n***as
I'm sharing my message with the world
It's a hard mission, I don't have room for your feelings
My mission is tough, I don't have time for sensitive people
See the road with me, or take a picture of the train
Join me on my journey or stay behind and watch from afar
Bringing souls with me, of all my villains in the gang
I'm bringing my crew along for the ride
Represents the team, I got the streets on lock
I'm representing my crew and have a strong presence in the streets
You ain't gotta like it, they gon love it on the block
Even if you don't like me, the people in the streets will
And up in the morning, in the evening it's a twist, top by my down and my ride's so sick, Gangstas don't dance but we all do this
I party all day and night, my car is amazing, and even though gangsters don't dance, we all do this move
(What's that?)
Akka Damn Fool
This is what we call this dance move, it's called Akka Damn Fool
Say what I want, do what I want, play how I want, live how I want, slang if I want, bang if I want
I do what I want, how I want, no one can stop me
(And I'm strapped?)
Akka Damn Fool (Big Scoob, Damn Fool) x5
I have a weapon on me and I'm still doing my dance move
I been sipping all day so I really gives a f**k, bout your man and your problems (b***h shut the f**k up)
I've been drinking all day so I don't care about your man or your problems, be quiet
I ain't listening but I'm wishing I could get up in them guts, but you bickering and b***hing (b***h shut the f**k up!)
I'm not listening to you, I just want to have sex with you, stop complaining
Double fiskey with my whiskey as I'm posted at the bar, I been drinking all day but I still want more
I'm drinking whiskey and beer at the bar, I've been drinking all day but I still want more
See these youngins looking rowdy but I know they heard about me, I'm the show me homie n***a, I dare you p***ies doubt me
I see these young people looking wild, but they know who I am, I'm confident and dare anyone to doubt me
Still drinking, breath stinking boy I'm sloppier than a motherf**ker
I'm still drinking and my breath smells bad, I'm very drunk
Hit the lot, mash it out, lay it down, hella rubber
I'm driving fast, leaving tire marks
F**k a designated, I get liver than MacGyver do
I don't need a designated driver, I can handle my alcohol like MacGyver
A 100 up for sale like a Nascar driver
I have 100 pills for sale like a Nascar driver selling merchandise
Baby mama bringing drama when I fall through the door
My baby mama is causing problems when I come home
I been drinking so I'm thinking should've f**ked me a w***e
I'm drunk and regret not having sex with a prostitute
We route a movie, keep it moving, slides back to the whip
We're making a scene, then leaving and going back to the car
I thought you knew me b***h I'm Scooby I don't need this s**t
You should know who I am, I'm Scooby and I don't need these problems
Say I'm arrogant, I keep my nose in the air
People call me arrogant because I hold my head up high
That's irrelevant, watch how you talk to a playa
That doesn't matter, watch how you talk to me
B***h I'm heaven sent, that's why my nose in the air
I'm a gift from God, that's why I hold my head up high
And I'm elephant, I'm getting the f**k up outta here
I'm big and powerful, I'm leaving now
Old school, damn fool, drunk and smashing through the birds
I'm old school, crazy and drunk, driving through crowds
Tryna make it to my soil but my visions hella blurred
I'm trying to get home but I'm very drunk and my vision is blurred
Dale Jr. at Daytona I'mma beast around the corner
I'm driving like Dale Jr. at Daytona, taking corners aggressively
One mistake and I'mma goner, nothing's left a organ donor
One mistake and I could die, leaving my organs for someone else
Writer(s): Mitchell Irving, Steward D Ashby, Bobby Ervin
Contributed by Riley E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.