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).
Try Counting Sheep
Black Sheep Lyrics
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Two sheep
Three sheep
Black Sheep
No further ado
I give introduction
Of Dres and Mista Lawnge
I'm not out to [vick?] you
To strip or evict you
But merely do the things you wanted to but weren't able
Like move a party side to side
Sway for sway
And stride for stride
First fine tune
Then hit volume
Aw sheep, hit the bass and got the boom
So move to a rhythm that's quite uplifting
Just when you thought that nothing would rise, I'm drifting
Higher (higher)
Yeah, higher
I'm not a king, a prince, a ruler or a squire
I'm not a prophet and I'm not a messiah
I'm not a wolf or another flat tire...
Listen
I'm the Black Sheep man, oh yeah, I'm here
And even if you turn, I bet your girlfriend stares at me
And with me
You step, she just might come get me
Not slow but with a bounding leap
She'll be pulling my wool... (and what else?)
Count Black Sheep
One sheep
Two sheep
Three sheep
Black Sheep
It's a Black Sheep "La Cosa Nostra", or "Thing Of Ours"
A family affair that overflows the reservoir
Of dollar short and daily sports who don't know what to do
Because I'm rocking you, rocking you, rocking you
Now listen because in a unit or family
A poppa, a momma
And brothers or sisters, see
An atmosphere of love in the air
Can give a clue or hunch
To the way we all became black Brady Bunch (okay)
To continue
There's a sister who is bright
A brother who's a wiz
Another that's not right
Stays out all damn night
You wake him up too early, cursing ready to fight
You say left and he says right-o
You want to see E.T. but brother there puts on porno
Love the family pet, I bet you even feed him Rave
Brother cooks your tabby in the microwave (meow)
He'd probably swipe your wallet if the light got dim
Now you have your doubts
But you never put it past him
And in the end, on that one you never sleep (never sleep)
Cause he's a Black Sheep
One sheep
Two sheep
Three sheep
Black Sheep
What's up party people
Party people, how ya doing
Black Sheep coming through
And then I guess that we're pursuing
A bit of your time
We'll skip over my sign
And get into a beat and a bass line
Stepping to the fellas
Fellas, peace and how you be
Keep the party orderly
We all can get booty
So before you rift, go play the bar again
Chill, count to ten
And bring me back a Heineken
Cuties, cuties, cuties, where's the hoes?
I knows and you knows and I know you know
No jam complete without a flock of bo peeps
Am I right?
Am I, am I, am I right?
Quite
Focus that I see tonight be
The epitome of sexy
Then again, it's just me
Honey next to you might look like doodoo
But don't nap, a cutie might be in her crew
In any event
I see the movement
And wonder where it is that the time went
But I'm out
See ya when the sun goes down
And the Black Sheep are in your town
Throwing down
Be there in a second so don't sleep
And if you do
Count the Sheep
One sheep
Two sheep
Three sheep
Black Sheep
The lyrics of Black Sheep's song "Try Counting Sheep" primarily revolve around the idea of having fun and enjoying at a party. They present themselves as the Black Sheep, a group here to move the party side to side, promoting movement to the rhythm that is quite uplifting. The lyrics mention the band's name time and again, emphasizing their presence, and how it elevates the party experience. The song is structured around slick raps, clever wordplay and a recurring chorus that acts as an earworm. They also play with the concept of counting sheep and sleeping as it is often used to induce sleep, indicating that they don't want the party to stop and the audience to keep on grooving with them. However, the lyrics also suggest that they are not out to harm anyone, but merely want everyone to have fun.
The song "Try Counting Sheep" was one of Black Sheep's most popular hits since its release in 1991. The song was #22 on the US Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart and #91 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "Try Counting Sheep" was also featured on the soundtrack of the popular basketball video game, NBA 2K16.
The song has been used in films as part of their soundtracks, including "CB4" and "Blades of Glory." Many other rappers and hip-hop artists have remixed or sampled this song in their music as part of their own creations. The song was the only single released from the Black Sheep's album A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing.
Line by Line Meaning
One sheep
Starting with one sheep
Two sheep
Continuing with two sheep
Three sheep
Adding another sheep, making it three
Black Sheep
Introducing the Black Sheep
No further ado
Without wasting any more time
I give introduction
I am introducing
Of Dres and Mista Lawnge
The artists behind the Black Sheep
A newfound baby sound production
A fresh and innovative musical creation
I'm not out to [vick?] you
I don't want to deceive or trick you
To strip or evict you
To take away from you or remove you
But merely do the things you wanted to but weren't able
To help you experience what you desired but couldn't achieve
Like move a party side to side
To make a party lively and active
Sway for sway
Moving in sync with the rhythm
And stride for stride
Matching each other's steps
First fine tune
To make precise adjustments
Then hit volume
Increase the volume
Aw sheep, hit the bass and got the boom
Hey, sheep, they enhanced the bass and created a booming effect
So move to a rhythm that's quite uplifting
Dance to a beat that is inspiring and upbeat
Just when you thought that nothing would rise, I'm drifting
Just when you believed there was no hope, I'm bringing positive energy
Higher (higher)
Ascending to greater heights
Yeah, higher
Yes, even higher
I'm not a king, a prince, a ruler or a squire
I am not a figure of authority or nobility
I'm not a prophet and I'm not a messiah
I am not a divine messenger or savior
I'm not a wolf or another flat tire...
I am not a predator or a disappointment
Listen
Pay attention
I'm the Black Sheep man, oh yeah, I'm here
I am the Black Sheep, and I am present
And even if you turn, I bet your girlfriend stares at me
Even if you ignore me, I'm confident your girlfriend is captivated by me
And with me
In my presence
You step, she just might come get me
You make a move, and she might approach me
Not slow but with a bounding leap
Not hesitantly, but enthusiastically
She'll be pulling my wool... (and what else?)
She'll be seducing me, indulging in intimate activities... (and what else?)
Count Black Sheep
Consider the Black Sheep as a factor in your plans
It's a Black Sheep "La Cosa Nostra", or "Thing Of Ours"
The Black Sheep is like a close-knit family
A family affair that overflows the reservoir
A familial connection that goes beyond boundaries
Of dollar short and daily sports who don't know what to do
Of individuals struggling financially and lacking direction
Because I'm rocking you, rocking you, rocking you
Because I am entertaining and captivating you
Now listen because in a unit or family
Now pay attention, because in a group or family
A poppa, a momma
A father, a mother
And brothers or sisters, see
And siblings, you see
An atmosphere of love in the air
A loving environment
Can give a clue or hunch
Can provide a hint or indication
To the way we all became black Brady Bunch (okay)
To how we all came together like the black version of the Brady Bunch (alright)
To continue
To proceed
There's a sister who is bright
There's an intelligent sister
A brother who's a wiz
A brother who is exceptionally skilled
Another that's not right
Another sibling who is peculiar or odd
Stays out all damn night
Stays out the entire night
You wake him up too early, cursing ready to fight
If you wake him up too early, he becomes angry and confrontational
You say left and he says right-o
You give instructions, and he does the opposite
You want to see E.T. but brother there puts on porno
You want to watch a family-friendly movie, but that brother plays adult content
Love the family pet, I bet you even feed him Rave
He loves the family pet to the point he even feeds the pet illegal drugs
Brother cooks your tabby in the microwave (meow)
That brother heats your cat in the microwave (meow)
He'd probably swipe your wallet if the light got dim
He would likely steal your wallet if the opportunity arose
Now you have your doubts
Now you have uncertainties
But you never put it past him
But you never underestimate him
And in the end, on that one you never sleep (never sleep)
And in the end, you can never trust him completely (never sleep)
Cause he's a Black Sheep
Because he is a Black Sheep, known for his unpredictability
What's up party people
Greetings to everyone at the party
Party people, how ya doing
Party people, how are you?
Black Sheep coming through
The Black Sheep is arriving
And then I guess that we're pursuing
And then I suppose we are chasing or seeking
A bit of your time
A small portion of your time
We'll skip over my sign
We'll avoid discussing my zodiac sign
And get into a beat and a bass line
And focus on a rhythmic beat and bass line
Stepping to the fellas
Approaching the guys
Fellas, peace and how you be
Guys, peace and how are you?
Keep the party orderly
Maintain order at the party
We all can get booty
We all can have a good time
So before you rift, go play the bar again
So before you complain, go socialize at the bar again
Chill, count to ten
Relax, take a moment to calm down
And bring me back a Heineken
And bring me a Heineken beer
Cuties, cuties, cuties, where's the hoes?
Attractive people, where are the ladies?
I knows and you knows and I know you know
I know, you know, and I know you're aware
No jam complete without a flock of bo peeps
No party is complete without a group of attractive people
Am I right?
Wouldn't you agree?
Am I, am I, am I right?
Am I, am I, am I correct?
Quite
Absolutely
Focus that I see tonight be
The attention that I observe tonight is
The epitome of sexy
The very essence of attractiveness
Then again, it's just me
On the other hand, it's simply my opinion
Honey next to you might look like doodoo
A woman standing next to you may seem unappealing
But don't nap, a cutie might be in her crew
But don't dismiss it, a beautiful person might be among her group
In any event
In any case
I see the movement
I see the activity
And wonder where it is that the time went
And ponder where the time has gone
But I'm out
But I'm leaving
See ya when the sun goes down
See you later in the evening
And the Black Sheep are in your town
When the Black Sheep are in your town
Throwing down
Delivering an impressive performance
Be there in a second so don't sleep
I'll be there soon, so don't fall asleep
And if you do
And in case you do
Count the Sheep
Think about the Black Sheep and its impact
One sheep
Starting with one sheep
Two sheep
Continuing with two sheep
Three sheep
Adding another sheep, making it three
Black Sheep
Referring to the Black Sheep
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CORNELIUS GRANT, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD, JR. HOLLAND, JR., WILLIAM MC LEAN, ANDRES TITUS, NORMAN J. WHITFIELD
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