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(γΉγ¬γγ€γγΌ),Ryuichi Yoshida(εη°ιδΈ) and Atsushi Goto(εΎθ€η―€).
Flavor Of The Month
Black Sheep Lyrics
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So you got the fever for the flavor of the other
Chocolate, sasspirilla, or is it you like another
Flavor in my socks
To the curly locks
Black Sheep rollin hard
and kncokin peons out the box
ever felt much better
Did the whole nine
on the tenth I was no wetter
Ready and I'm eager
Eager as a beaver
On the radio and good to go
says your receiver
Not to be the baddest
or the oldest nor the wackest
Neither am I needest
or the newest or the blackest
Just a brown fellow
Who's not afraid of Jello
To the people of the world
I would like to say G'day
Had to wait a while
But the while has been waited
Never gave up hope
in myself, nor debated
Didn't shed a tear when I wasn't picked
Cause I got a cone now, want a lick?
Chorus
Third Verse
Now I catch a number
when before I caught a glare
Now I give a pound
when before I got a stare
Now I guess I kinda got it goin on
I get a wake-up call on the lawn
I used to try and push a demo
Now I have a Coupe
That's a bit more than a little
But then not quite a few
Funny how they find you
when they told you get lost
Tell me why you're grittin
when you have no dental floss
Wasn't my loss
Thought you were the boss?
You never knew how much the Sherbert cost
Forget it, I never sweat it
Your girl will give me play I'll wet it
It only happens just because you let it
Now everybody wants to play my phone
I see em with a spoon
I see em with a cone
You never knew I knew it
but I knew you would pursue it
Hurry up and get a scoop before it's gone
Chorus
In the second verse of Black Sheep's song "Flavor of the Month," the rapper talks about having a desire for a different flavor, referring to someone who may be interested in someone other than their partner. The allusions to chocolate, sarsaparilla, and other flavors may represent people of different races or backgrounds. The line "flavor in my socks to the curly locks" hints at the idea of interracial relationships, with "flavor in my socks" implying the mixing of different flavors, and "curly locks" suggesting a partner with an afro-textured hairstyle.
The verse also reflects on the rapper's growing success and confidence. He brags about "rolling hard" and "knocking peons out the box." He describes himself as "just a brown fellow" who is not afraid to try new things, including Jello. The lines "never have I ever never, ever felt much better" suggest that he is enjoying his newfound success and attention. He also expresses a sense of resilience, having "never gave up hope in myself, nor debated," even when he was not initially chosen or recognized.
Line by Line Meaning
So you got the fever for the flavor of the other
You're interested in trying something new and different.
Chocolate, sasspirilla, or is it you like another
You're open to different flavors and options, such as chocolate or sasspirilla.
Flavor in my socks
I have a unique and distinct style that sets me apart from others.
To the curly locks
My hair is a distinct feature of mine.
Black Sheep rollin hard
I'm living my life to the fullest and enjoying success.
and knockin peons out the box
I'm dominating and outshining others who try to compete with me.
Never have I ever never
I've never been happier or more fulfilled in my life.
ever felt much better
I'm content and satisfied with my life and choices.
Did the whole nine
I went all out and gave it my all.
on the tenth I was no wetter
I faced challenges but remained calm and composed throughout.
Ready and I'm eager, Eager as a beaver
I'm excited and enthusiastic about the future and what's to come.
On the radio and good to go
I'm popular and ready to take on the world.
says your receiver
My music is being well received and enjoyed by others.
Not to be the baddest
I don't need to be the best or most popular to be happy.
or the oldest nor the wackest
I'm comfortable being myself and not trying to fit in with anyone else.
Neither am I needest
I'm self-sufficient and don't depend on others for validation or support.
or the newest or the blackest
I don't need to fit into a specific mold or stereotype to be myself and be happy.
Just a brown fellow
I'm comfortable with my identity and ethnicity, and don't need to try to be anyone I'm not.
Who's not afraid of Jello
I'm brave and not afraid to try new things and take risks.
To the people of the world
I have a message or greeting for everyone around the world, regardless of their background or identity.
I would like to say G'day
My message or greeting is friendly and welcoming.
Had to wait a while
I had to be patient and wait for my moment to shine.
But the while has been waited
My hard work and patience has paid off and I'm now experiencing success.
Never gave up hope
I remained hopeful and optimistic even when things weren't going my way.
in myself, nor debated
I never questioned my abilities or doubted myself.
Didn't shed a tear when I wasn't picked
I didn't let rejection or disappointment get me down.
Cause I got a cone now, want a lick?
I now have what everyone else wants and is jealous of.
Now I catch a number
I'm now successful and attracting attention from others.
when before I caught a glare
People used to look at me with disdain or dislike, but now they're interested in me.
Now I give a pound
I'm now respected and admired by others.
when before I got a stare
People used to ignore or look down on me, but now they notice and acknowledge me.
Now I guess I kinda got it goin on
I'm now confident and comfortable with myself and my success.
I get a wake-up call on the lawn
I'm now living a luxurious and successful lifestyle.
I used to try and push a demo
I used to struggle to get my music or work noticed.
Now I have a Coupe
I now have a fancy and expensive car.
That's a bit more than a little
My success and wealth is significant and not just a small accomplishment.
But then not quite a few
I'm not completely over the top or excessive in my wealth and success.
Funny how they find you
People only notice you when you become successful and popular.
when they told you get lost
People used to ignore or belittle you, but now they want to be associated with you.
Tell me why you're grittin
Why are you jealous or envious of me?
when you have no dental floss
You have nothing to be proud of or show off yourself.
Wasn't my loss
My success and happiness wasn't due to luck or someone else's misfortune.
Thought you were the boss?
You used to think you were better than me or in charge, but now I'm the one on top.
You never knew how much the Sherbert cost
You never understood the effort and hard work it took for me to become successful.
Forget it, I never sweat it
I don't let anyone or anything get in my way or cause me stress.
Your girl will give me play I'll wet it
I can easily seduce or attract anyone I want, including your partner.
It only happens just because you let it
You only lost your partner because you didn't appreciate or treat them well.
Now everybody wants to play my phone
Everyone now wants to talk to me or be associated with me.
I see em with a spoon
People are now trying to copy or imitate me.
I see em with a cone
People are now trying to enjoy the same success and wealth as me.
You never knew I knew it
You didn't realize I was aware of your jealousy and negative feelings towards me.
but I knew you would pursue it
I knew you would eventually try to compete with me or imitate me.
Hurry up and get a scoop before it's gone
Take advantage of an opportunity before it's too late or someone else does.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: WILLIAM K. MCLEAN, ANDRES TITUS, AL KASHA, SAMUEL M. LEWIS, MABEL WAYNE, JOSEPH YOUNG, WES FARRELL, JOEL HIRSCHHORN
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Ronald Eatman
Had to wait a while
But the while has been waited
Never gave up hope
in myself, nor debated
Didn't shed a tear when I wasn't picked
Cause I got a cone now, want a lick?
Til this very day that is such a dope way to end a verse. And the double meaning was crazy.
Ronald Eatman
@Jason Stone Hope I am not over explaining, but here it goes....
The entire song is an Double Entendre on it's own.
The title of the song itself is called "Flavor of the Month" which is a known term or euphemism that means to be adored or favored for a short period of time....like a One-Hit-Wonder or a partner you have sex with that one time but had no interest in them afterwords.
The subject matter consist of Dres trying to make a come up in an environment that constantly dismisses him due to superficial reasons.
His talent and craft was undermined, but he persevered none the less, and now he is at the level he worked hard to get to. So the song is simply about striving for success while maintaining your identity.
Bar: Had to wait a while but the while has been waited
But now (or at least at the time) that the spot light is finally on him, his style and talent is being discredited as a short period of great popularity ie Flavor of the Month
Bar: Never gave up hope in myself, nor debated
If you dissect the idea he follows this theme all through out the song.
The analogy he uses with different flavors of Ice Cream is to paint a visual picture to capture different styles that are seen as consumable, Marketable to the mainstream public. sugarcoated. So if you notice, at the intro when Mr. Long lists these different flavors and turns to Dres and asks, "Which flavor are you?" Dres simply replies by not telling Mr. Long his flavor at all, but instead breaks down why he is so different from the rest of the flock. Hence the name of the group Black Sheep which is another term that is a metaphor to explain how they stand out from the rest of the sheep.....but anyway.
The visuals (The video itself) also has a lot of sexual innuendos that mirrored some of the subject matter on the album. Now that Dres has his cone, which is a symbol of his success and even manhood to a certain degree. He taunts his haters and disagreeable critics by asking in a condescending way "Wanna lick?" Basically saying "Fuck all you that doubted me in the first place"
Bar: Didn't shed a tear when I wasn't picked cause I got a cone now, want a lick?
Pablo Ferreira
this deserves millions of views.... 2023 still sound fresh and full of hip hop spirit ...
Daniel Marquis
I EXTREMELY miss this era of Hip Hop. This Music will forever be cool to me.
SOUTHEAST L.A.
I wish I owned a time machine!
Troy Little
AGREED
Seamus Gallagher
90's Baby
ZJhontu1
Still fly in 2022. I still got this CD. Fellas from just up the road in Fayette Nam. Damn long time ago. Better world. Sooooo much less hate. Thought we had all won and moved on.
reap jackal
Look up punk tactics
Johnny Portis
These brothas were far ahead of their time in the game! Dres should be on the top list of any trade as one of the best lyricists of all time! The beats by Mista Lawnge were all original and organic. Pure artful legends here.
Phil Rockwell
Facts bro
Michael Freeman
This inspired Raekwon - ice cream. Period.