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).
Similak Child
Black Sheep Lyrics
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When I first saw ya, I thought that I knew ya
Now I know I don't just wish that I did
Honey made a right, stepped off, took flight
Upstairs, up more, made a left, and hid
Looked down at my shoes and the cuff in my slacks
Hand inside my pocket, came out with somethin stickin
Doublemint goes in my mouth, jaws are breakin North and South
In the bathroom I go; and fixing his 'fro..
.. you guessed it, the Lawnge one
'What's up Black?' goes the hand smack
I get the feeling that it's time for some Black Sheep fun
The club is on the bourgeois, urinal holding a cigar
Then you never know, probably a Phillie
Lawnge cracks a smile, oh no, here it comes, then says
"Yo Dres, honey made you look silly"
Step back in the joint, and yeah it's kinda funky
My breath no longer kickin so now it has pep
Strobelite hoe that I don't know
walks up, asks Lawnge's sign, we quickly do the step
Where you at, hon? Where you at?
Where you at, hon? Where you at?
Where you at, hon? Where you at?
[Dres]
Then I change my style
Movin through the crowd, the smoke has got me chokin
Funny that I'm chokin, could it be that I am smokin
Pounds are goin round, but this is nothing new
Hoping that eloping with a dip is what I'll do
System's kinda boomin like a drive-in called the Sonic
Find the bar kid, my state of mind would like a tonic
There she goes, "Where?" Take my thoughts out of the dumps
Lawnge, over there, over there, look at bumps
From the time that she was born, she was raised to be all that,
Gave her no food (what?) Strictly Similak
Felt like a punk on Dick Street, a coupon in the ghetto
I said, 'Hon, whacha drinkin?' She said, 'Milk and amaretto'
I took a seat beside her, I would not be denied
I ordered L.I.I.T. and fill 'er up, she's got a rider
She showed her dental work, and said I looked familiar
I touched her on the hand, I had to feel her!
[Chorus]
Similak child, drivin me wild
Simi-limi-lak child - you're definitely winnin
Similak child, drivin me wild
Simi-limi-lak child - you're the woman
[Dres]
I said, 'Hey', she said, 'Hi'
I said, 'Us', she said, 'Try'
'And if you're thinkin strictly boots then I'll say baby, bye bye'
She said, 'I know you got at least a dozen that you're seeing
You think you own the world, at least New York because you're G'ing
You claim to be the man. you want me for a lover
So you can do my girlfriends and my sister and my mother'
I said, 'You're very blunt, with quickness to the cue
So whassup with your mother does she look as good as you?
I'm playin, but let me not delay in what I'm sayin
Initially attraction found your way before the weigh-in
I'm single so I've got at least a dozen on my door step
Doesn't boost my ego, it doesn't mean we've slept
I'm in the public eye, so I try to be an eyeful
Do not own the world, but yes I have some pull'
My chorus rose a brow, she's curious of me
'Please give me more iced tea, and her vitamin D'
She said, 'Me?' Yes. 'Why?' Guess.
Sweetheart you've got ten cushions, besides I like your dress
I'm playin but let me not be weak and let me speak
Your mind is brighter than your booty it's the courtin' that I seek
Similak child, drivin me wild
Simi-limi-lak child - you're definitely winning
Similak child, drivin me wild
Simi-limi-lak child - you're the woman
Black Sheep's "Similak Child" tells the story of Dres, an artist's encounter with a woman who is known as the "Similak Child." In the first verse, Dres sees this woman and is hoping to talk to her, but he is intimidated by her beauty. He goes into the bathroom and meets up with his friend Lawnge. Lawnge encourages him to have fun and make a move on the Similak Child. As Dres meets the Similak Child, she challenges his intentions and calls him out for being a player. However, after some playful banter, they hit it off, and Dres expresses his admiration for her intelligence and personality.
The song's title refers to the woman's upbringing. She has been raised on the powdered milk substitute Similak, and the song plays with the phrase's similarity to the word "simulated." The Similak Child is a metaphor for a woman who may appear "simulated" or fake on the outside but has substance and genuine qualities once you get to know her.
The song's lyrics also touch on themes of societal class and status, as the club they are in is described as "bourgeois," and the Similak Child challenges Dres on his perceived "ownership" of New York City. The song's humor and playful tone make it stand out in hip-hop history and showcase the humor and storytelling abilities of Black Sheep.
Line by Line Meaning
When I first saw ya, I thought that I knew ya
I thought I recognized you when I first saw you
Now I know I don't just wish that I did
I realize now that I was mistaken in thinking I knew you
Honey made a right, stepped off, took flight
A woman walked away in a different direction
Upstairs, up more, made a left, and hid
She went up some stairs and turned left, then left my sight
Looked down at my shoes and the cuff in my slacks
I looked down at my clothes
Hand inside my pocket, came out with somethin stickin
I put my hand in my pocket and pulled something out
Doublemint goes in my mouth, jaws are breakin North and South
I chew Doublemint gum, which is hard to chew
Look around to see who's lookin, figure that my breath was kickin so
I checked if anyone was watching me, and thought my breath might be bad
In the bathroom I go; and fixing his 'fro..
I went to the bathroom, where I saw my friend fixing his afro
.. you guessed it, the Lawnge one
My friend's name is Lawnge
'What's up Black?' goes the hand smack
Lawnge greets me with a high-five
I get the feeling that it's time for some Black Sheep fun
We're ready to have a good time
The club is on the bourgeois, urinal holding a cigar
The club is full of wealthy people, and one person is smoking a cigar near the urinal
Then you never know, probably a Phillie
The cigar is possibly a Phillie brand
Lawnge cracks a smile, oh no, here it comes, then says
Lawnge smiles and says something that I know will be teasing
"Yo Dres, honey made you look silly"
Lawnge teases me for looking foolish earlier
Step back in the joint, and yeah it's kinda funky
I entered the club again, and it has a funky smell
My breath no longer kickin so now it has pep
My breath smells better now
Strobelite hoe that I don't know
A woman I don't know with a flashy appearance
walks up, asks Lawnge's sign, we quickly do the step
She comes up, asks for Lawnge's astrological sign, and we start dancing together
Then I change my style
I start acting differently
Movin through the crowd, the smoke has got me chokin
I move through the crowd but the smoke is making me cough
Funny that I'm chokin, could it be that I am smokin
I find it funny that I'm coughing, could it be that I'm smoking something?
Pounds are goin round, but this is nothing new
Money is being exchanged, but that's typical
Hoping that eloping with a dip is what I'll do
I hope to leave with a woman
System's kinda boomin like a drive-in called the Sonic
The music is loud and great like a drive-in restaurant chain Sonic's speakers
Find the bar kid, my state of mind would like a tonic
I make my way to the bar and want a drink to clear my mind
There she goes, "Where?" Take my thoughts out of the dumps
I see the woman I'm interested in and she makes me feel better
Lawnge, over there, over there, look at bumps
I point her out to Lawnge, who notices her chest
From the time that she was born, she was raised to be all that,
She was raised to be successful
Gave her no food (what?) Strictly Similak
She was only given Similak baby formula, without any solid food
Felt like a punk on Dick Street, a coupon in the ghetto
I felt foolish like a person called a punk on a street named Dick, and out of place like a coupon in a low-income neighborhood
I said, 'Hon, whacha drinkin?' She said, 'Milk and amaretto'
I ask her what she's drinking, and she tells me it's a mixture of Milk and Amaretto
I took a seat beside her, I would not be denied
I sit next to her and won't give up pursuing her
I ordered L.I.I.T. and fill 'er up, she's got a rider
I order a Long Island Iced Tea for her and one for me too
She showed her dental work, and said I looked familiar
She showed me her teeth and said I reminded her of someone
I touched her on the hand, I had to feel her!
I touch her hand because I'm attracted to her
"Hey", she said, "Hi"
We exchange greetings
"Us", she said, "Try"
She suggests that we give it a chance
"And if you're thinkin strictly boots then I'll say baby, bye bye"
She's not interested in just a physical relationship
"You think you own the world, at least New York because you're G'ing"
She thinks I act like I own New York because I'm a part of the hip-hop culture
"You claim to be the man. you want me for a lover"
She thinks I try to act cool and want her as a lover
"So you can do my girlfriends and my sister and my mother"
She thinks I want her to introduce me to more women in her life to sleep with
"You're very blunt, with quickness to the cue
I acknowledge that she's direct and doesn't hold back
So whassup with your mother does she look as good as you?
I try to flirt by asking if her mother is also attractive
I'm playin, but let me not delay in what I'm sayin
I'm joking, but I'll get serious
Initially attraction found your way before the weigh-in
I was attracted to her before I knew her weight (a pun on the word 'weigh' and the phrase 'way in')
I'm single so I've got at least a dozen on my door step
I'm single and date multiple women
Doesn't boost my ego, it doesn't mean we've slept
Dating multiple women isn't about boosting my ego, and it doesn't mean we've had sex
I'm in the public eye, so I try to be an eyeful
As a public figure, I try to look good
Do not own the world, but yes I have some pull'
I don't claim to own the world but I have some influence
My chorus rose a brow, she's curious of me
Her eyebrows go up, she's interested in me
"Please give me more iced tea, and her vitamin D"
She asks for more iced tea and also for her own vitamin D supplement
"Me?" Yes. "Why?" Guess.
I confirm that I am interested in her, and she asks why
Sweetheart you've got ten cushions, besides I like your dress
I find her physically attractive, and also like her dress
I'm playin but let me not be weak and let me speak
I'm joking around, but I'll be serious and speak honestly
Your mind is brighter than your booty it's the courtin' that I seek
I'm attracted to her intelligence and personality, not just her physical appearance
Similak child, drivin me wild
The woman who only drank Similak baby formula is driving me crazy with desire
Simi-limi-lak child - you're definitely winnin
She's definitely winning me over
Simi-limi-lak child - you're the woman
She's the woman I'm interested in
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDRES TITUS, WILLIAM R. MCLEAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KCKing-iu4cw
So Glad I Came Of Age In The 90s. Class Of 93 💪#Classic
@camplo777
'95. I didnt even understand what the hell they was talking about
@slickfontaineandthemoonshi468
Both versions are great.
The album is a real classic. One of the best albums ever.
@viralvinyl
"she showed her dental work and said I look familiar..." great lyrics and the illest of bass filled beats!
@dareal05
Whoever is dissing this version must not be atturned with the soul, funk and boom bap sound, but wish they were. This was the version we banged back in 92.
@brooklynmets
Both versions were dope, but we were banging the original version back in '91
@Jophlo78
I just learned from a friend of mine that this video was filmed in Chester, New York and his brother's the one driving the tractor.
Classic hip hop!
@AonnrecordsBlogspot
Such a refresher. I would much rather listen to these vintage tunes and smooth raps than Lolli fuckin pop rappers.
@koyowens1397
THROWBACK CLASSIC MANE
@xXimf4m0usXx
Saw this in my dads iPod and played it in his truck and it was a different version, apparently original version and I was bummed out, this layout is amazing. Shout out to the gravediggaz and Black sheep.