1) The first is an altern… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name.
1) The first is an alternative hip hop duo from Queens, New York, consisting of Andres Dres Titus and William Mista Lawnge McLean. They were a part of the Native Tongues Posse, which included Jungle Brothers, A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul. They debuted in 1991 with the hit song "Flavor of the Month" and later released their first album, A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, which gained them praise and recognition in the hip-hop community for its unique rhythms and intelligent lyrics.
A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing charted three times on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 1992 with "The Choice Is Yours" (#9), and "Strobelite Honey" (#1). Black Sheep were also featured on Vanessa Williams' album, Work To Do (#8).
Black Sheep was also one of the first groups to parody gangsta rap (still in its infancy when A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing was released) in the hilariously over the top "U Mean I'm Not." It describes in cringing detail a dream one of the members had about shooting his sister for staying in the bathroom too long, and his mother for breaking his egg yolk while cooking breakfast. When he is roused from his sleep, he tells his friends in a bewildered, almost frightened voice, "I dreamed that I was... hard."
The group's second album, Non-Fiction, was seen as not living up to the group's well-established talents. Due to virtually no promotion and a generally poor reception, the album managed only lackluster sales. Titus and McLean would separate soon afterwards to attend to various independent projects. In 2000, they reunited to record a track for the movie Once in the Life. Dres is currently planning to release a new mixtape titled 8WM under the name Black Sheep, scheduled for release in the summer of 2006. Mr. Lawnge, now known as Mr. Long, has distanced himself from this new release.
Dres was featured on the second Handsome Boy Modeling School album, White People, on the track "First...and Then".
2) The second band who go by the name Black Sheep. They are a Hardcore Punk/Ska band from Mouscron, Hainaut, Belgium. Their influences include Leftover Crack, Choking Victim, Capdown, Comeback Kid, No Cash and The Filaments.
The band are comprised of:
VANKOU : Vocals - Guitar
LOUL : Drums - Vocals
NOAR : Guitar - Vocals
VAYES : Bass - Vocals
Check them out at:
http://www.myspace.com/bxsbelgium
http://www.bxsmusic.be/
3) The third band named Black Sheep is a Classical Rock three piece band based in York, U.K. Who's most interesting feature is that their drummer is also their vocalist. Although a musicially brilliant band they have yet to break out of their genre and play within set guidelines. They can be found on last.fm under the name Black Sheep Experience
4) The forth band is a Heavy Metal rock band from Hollywood, Ca., formed in 1981. Black Sheep fronted by Willie Basse is famous for having more than a few members that would go onto greater fame in other bands including Paul Gilbert, Slash, Randy Castillo and James Kottak They sold the name to the rap group in the 1990's, but the rappers never fulfilled their contractual agreement. Therefore the rock band continues forward with current media and releases. Their first album titled " Trouble in the Streets" released in 1985 on Enigma Records #72071. Second release EP, " Sacrifice" is currently available. Black Sheep is known for their precision & technical prowess. They are mainstays on the world famous Sunset Strip.
Album page:
http://thesunsetstriponline.com
http://williebasse.com
http://blkshp.com
5) The fifth band in an underground Black Metal/Noise band that has formed in 2002 and has a demo and a split album out.
6) The sixth band is a Celtic Rock music group based in the South of England. Their first (and only at time of writing) album is called Wrecking Reels. See their website: http://www.blacksheepband.co.uk/
7)The seventh band is a Hard Rock,Classic Rock From Thessaloniki - Greece/Hellas.
They participated in Schoolwave 2008 and have at least one song, named "Enjoy The Ride"
8) An experimental rock band from the United Kingdom. Julian Cope's latest ensemble, featuring the likes of Acoustioka and Christophe F. There sole release so far is Kiss My Sweet Apocalypse, available in (very) different versions on CD and vinyl.
9) A hard rock band from the United States.
10) A rock band from Germany.
11) A Jazz group from Japan. Dairo Suga(スガダイロー),Ryuichi Yoshida(吉田隆一) and Atsushi Goto(後藤篤).
Butt In the Meantime
Black Sheep Lyrics
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It's times like this that I've gotta crack a smile
If about anything, than it's gotta be style
What happens now? A better man can hold the mike and do the proving,
Dres, of the Black Sheep Yo, let's get the Sheep moving
I'd like to pay a tribute, to what, to knocking boots
I'm single and I mingle if ya jingle I play roots
The brother on the cover
I brought along, I brought along
I brought along, Lawnge
I do a not a trio move your bootie cause I say so
Be outlasting or not busting Black Sheep not your average Joe
Now I hold a microphone, but this is what I wanted
A pocket full of panonie, better me than those that front it
Dropping bombs, lovely, make 'em jet without their Jetta
Keep fronting if you're wanting but I bet ya the Beretta
Punctuates and exclamates, the lingo I let go
Not that it's my style 'cause I let go my ego
Be it just us, just you or just me or just who
Never am I full, gotta to get residuals
Pronto, Tonto
Was engine number nine
I'm out to get the nickels, quarters, pennies and the dimes
Chorus
Butt in the meantime, I try to hawk one
I try to hawk one, in the meantime
Now in the meantime, I try to hawk one
I try to hawk one in the meantime
Verse Two
At last, Black Sheep on wax
And finally, it's for himself that Mista Lawnge is laying tracks
Now I won't dally your fiddle
Give ya more than bits and kibble
Or is it kibbles and bits that became hits, now there's a riddle
Believe me, 'cause you see, I do understand
Heard a jam that was flam
Bought the album, Van Damme, it's weak
But for the moment, I won't speak
Upon this, I mean that, I mean those, I mean them
I mean there, I mean here, damn
Yo, whatcha trying say Dres?
Yo let me try this again
Ya see, this is rather funky, the style that I'm displaying
Somewhat bona fide, on the side of okay and
Finally, your hunger for dopeness is full
Hmmm, please excuse me, Yo, turn it up a decibel
For I am about to rip a style
That will make heads bop awhile
So please step to the right, if ya suck
Should I do 'em Violators "Ahh, what the fuck?"
Moving, yes I'm moving, am I moving? "Goony gu-gu"
Say la say la what, say la say la say la "pu-pu"
Say it in a second, after Dres is finished wrecking
As I'm wrecking, gotcha checking
Step to this and Dres will deck
Chorus
Verse Three
Surprising you, I'm rising,
Dresmerizing and subliminalizing
Black Sheep are here, we're breaking all ties
And making songs that are prolific
Specific as terrific
Move a body in the city to both sides of the Pacific
I'm Dres and you are not
You're cold, I'm hot which means I'm soon to boil bootie
Your bootie, your bootie, the butt, but still you think your royal
Are you mad, are you jealous
Overjoyed or over zealous?
Hold your glass and sip
For when you held the mike you couldn't rip
Before your mike went hush
Keep sipping stupid lush
I know I'll be all right tonight
I took my time, I didn't rush
I didn't blush, I didn't frown
Got up to get down
Henceforth, I'm getting down and dirty, G
You thought that I would not be
Stupid, Cupid, or elupid
I sting ya like a bumble
Where's the bee, here I be
Can'tcha see, can'tcha peep?
If you're sleeping then wake up
If you're stinking then wash up
If you're creeping, then catch up
You're rolling with the Black Sheep
Chorus
Chorus
The song "Butt In the Meantime" by Black Sheep is a playful and boastful expression of skill and style. The first verse opens with a confident declaration of the singer's persona, "If about anything, than it's gotta be style." He then calls out to his partner, Lawnge, to start the music and introduce the group. The lyrics then jump around from topic to topic, touching on themes of love and sex, fame and money, and power and control. There is a sense of free-flowing improvisation in the song, with lines like "Never am I full, gotta get residuals / Pronto, Tonto was engine number nine," not clearly connected to the overall structure or theme. The chorus, "Butt in the meantime, I try to hawk one," is similarly nonsensical but rhythmic and catchy.
The second verse introduces a bit more structure and meta-commentary. The singer first acknowledges the accolades they have received for their music and then criticizes the work of others, highlighting the riddle of success in the industry. He then delivers his own rhyme, which is described as "bona fide" and "dope," before inviting listeners to join in the rhythm and move their bodies. The third and final verse continues the theme of superiority and competition, with Dres declaring himself "hot" and "boiling booty," while dismissing others as "stupid lush" and "elupid." He then delivers rapid-fire rhymes, challenging listeners to keep up and follow the Black Sheep.
Line by Line Meaning
It's times like this that I've gotta crack a smile
I'm happy at this moment
If about anything, than it's gotta be style
If there's one thing I care about, it's fashion
What happens now? A better man can hold the mike and do the proving,
Someone else could do this better than me
Dres, of the Black Sheep Yo, let's get the Sheep moving
I'm Dres from Black Sheep and let's get started
I'd like to pay a tribute, to what, to knocking boots
I want to honor the act of having sex
I'm single and I mingle if ya jingle I play roots
I'm not in a relationship, but I'm willing to flirt and have some fun
But there's another, the other
The brother on the cover
I brought along, I brought along
I brought along, Lawnge
There's another member of the group, Lawnge, who I brought with me today
I do a not a trio move your bootie cause I say so
Be outlasting or not busting Black Sheep not your average Joe
I'm telling everyone to dance and have a good time because Black Sheep is not like any other group out there
Now I hold a microphone, but this is what I wanted
A pocket full of panonie, better me than those that front it
I finally have what I wanted which is a microphone and the chance to perform, and I would rather have the money than those who pretend to have it
Dropping bombs, lovely, make 'em jet without their Jetta
Keep fronting if you're wanting but I bet ya the Beretta
I'm making a powerful impact with my performances, and I'm warning people not to mess with me because I have a gun
Punctuates and exclamates, the lingo I let go
Not that it's my style 'cause I let go my ego
I use a lot of punctuation in my lyrics and the language I use, but it's not because I have a big ego
Be it just us, just you or just me or just who
Never am I full, gotta to get residuals
Pronto, Tonto
Was engine number nine
I'm out to get the nickels, quarters, pennies and the dimes
It doesn't matter if it's just me or any of us in the group, we want to make money and get paid
At last, Black Sheep on wax
And finally, it's for himself that Mista Lawnge is laying tracks
Black Sheep is finally on a record, and Lawnge is doing it for himself
Now I won't dally your fiddle
Give ya more than bits and kibble
Or is it kibbles and bits that became hits, now there's a riddle
I won't waste your time with useless information, and I'm playing off a pet food commercial
Believe me, 'cause you see, I do understand
Heard a jam that was flam
Bought the album, Van Damme, it's weak
But for the moment, I won't speak
Trust me, I know good music and that one song was good, but the album isn't great
Upon this, I mean that, I mean those, I mean them
I mean there, I mean here, damn
Yo, whatcha trying say Dres?
Yo let me try this again
I'm trying to convey what I mean to say, but I'm having trouble, so let me try again
Ya see, this is rather funky, the style that I'm displaying
Somewhat bona fide, on the side of okay and
Finally, your hunger for dopeness is full
Hmmm, please excuse me, Yo, turn it up a decibel
The music I make is cool and authentic, and it should satisfy your craving for good music, so turn it up a little bit louder
For I am about to rip a style
That will make heads bop awhile
So please step to the right, if ya suck
Should I do 'em Violators "Ahh, what the fuck?"
Moving, yes I'm moving, am I moving? "Goony gu-gu"
Say la say la what, say la say la say la "pu-pu"
Say it in a second, after Dres is finished wrecking
As I'm wrecking, gotcha checking
Step to this and Dres will deck
I'm about to perform a style that will make people dance, and if you don't like it, move aside. I'm doing a little play on words and sounds, and I want everyone to listen closely to my lyrics because I'm about to show just how talented I am
Surprising you, I'm rising,
Dresmerizing and subliminalizing
Black Sheep are here, we're breaking all ties
And making songs that are prolific
Specific as terrific
Move a body in the city to both sides of the Pacific
I'm doing something unexpected by performing and proving just how talented Black Sheep is. We're making great music that speaks to everyone and can be enjoyed on both sides of the country
I'm Dres and you are not
You're cold, I'm hot which means I'm soon to boil bootie
Your bootie, your bootie, the butt, but still you think your royal
Are you mad, are you jealous
Overjoyed or over zealous?
Hold your glass and sip
For when you held the mike you couldn't rip
Before your mike went hush
Keep sipping stupid lush
I know I'll be all right tonight
I took my time, I didn't rush
I didn't blush, I didn't frown
Got up to get down
Henceforth, I'm getting down and dirty, G
You thought that I would not be
Stupid, Cupid, or elupid
I sting ya like a bumble
Where's the bee, here I be
Can'tcha see, can'tcha peep?
If you're sleeping then wake up
If you're stinking then wash up
If you're creeping, then catch up
You're rolling with the Black Sheep
I am Dres, and I am better than you. I'm about to get people dancing, and you think you're better than me. Are you angry or jealous? Drink from your glass, but don't forget when you tried to perform, but it didn't go well. Just keep drinking and I'll be just fine. I'm getting down and dirty tonight and showing everyone that I'm not a pushover. I'm stinging everyone like a bee and proving just how talented I am. So wake up, clean up, and catch up because Black Sheep is here.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BUTTERFIELD, CARTER, CARTER, JR., MCLEAN, TITUS
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