Perhaps the group's most important contribution to rap is their speedy, harmonizing flow. While fast rapping has always had a niche in the culture, Bone certainly brought the style to the forefront. In addition, the group's ability to harmonize whilst flowing at top speeds is truly remarkable. Not before nor since has a rapper or rap group sung an a cappella tune without loss of street cred.
Their albums have varied in subject material, with 1994's Creepin on Ah Come Up being heavily influenced by the G-Funk gangsta rap era. E. 1999 Eternal, the group's most successful album, focused primarily on violent criminal activity, but also showed Bone exploring themes of spirituality, and the introduction of the group's trademark "weed songs"-- songs devoted entirely to smoking weed. The group's 1997 album, the Art of War, saw Bone further explore a wide variety of subjects and styles, with even more focus on God and family and an overall more ambient, mellow sound. The group still found time for violent lyrics, though, with a large portion of the album dedicated to what they labeled "clones" who claimed Bone had stolen their quick-tongued rapping style and vice-versa. 2002's Thug World Order album saw a drastic change in subject matter and tone for the group. The lyrics were almost completely void of any violence.
Although 1996 was definitely the peak of their popular appeal, Bone still has a fairly large cult following. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are the only rap artists ever to have collaborated with late rappers Eazy-E, 2Pac, Big Punisher and The Notorious B.I.G.. Their latest release, Thug Stories, was released September 19, 2006.
Bone Thugs released their new album Strength and Loyalty on May 8, 2007 with production by Swizz Beatz, Kanye West, Lil' Jon, Three 6 Mafia, Big Boi of Outkast, Play-N-Skillz, Jermaine Dupri, Timbaland and Dr. Dre. It will be featuring guest appearances by Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Rowland, The Game, Lil Eazy-E ,Mariah Carey, Akon, Chamillionaire, Twista, Busta Rhymes, Stevie Wonder, Eve, Cassidy, Lil' Recka and DMX. According to the group they have recorded nearly 70 tracks and are in the process of deciding which tracks will appear on the album. Although producer DJ-Uneek helped to launch the band to stardom, he does not appear on the album; rather, handling the majority of the producton is Chicago native LT Hutton, with whom the band has worked on prior recordings. According to Bone, the album will feature all-new vocals from imprisoned member Flesh-N-Bone.
The first single, "Just Vibe", has been released on the radio in Southern California. Bizzy Bone will not be on the album. Bone says that this album will be their best ever. Swizz Beatz will handle most of the production, as the group signed in 2005 to Swizz Beatz' Full Surface Records, and in 2006 to Interscope Records.
As of 2006 to the present, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, especially Krayzie Bone, have continued their strong track record of collaborations and appearances on compilation albums. Krayzie appeare d on Duets: The Final Chapter by The Notorious B.I.G, the soundtrack from the Antonio Banderas movie Take the Lead and on DJ Khaled's new album Listennn... The Album (all of these appearances were credited as Bone Thugs-N-Harmony on the track listings to show the loyalty of the group). Bone Thugs appeared with Lil Eazy-E on the soundtrack to The Game's debut acting movie Waist Deep, and on The Source Presents Fat Tape Vol. 1. The most successful was Krayzie Bone's appearance on Chamillionaire's #1 single Ridin'. Krayzie Bone is featured on the new 2Pac album Pac's Life on the song "Untouchable (Swizz Beatz Remix)," credited as Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.
Buddah Lovaz
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Lyrics
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Nigga, it's the niggas night out tonight, nigga
(Howling)
Keep hittin' that reefer, sendin' me straight to heaven
Keep rollin', smokin', and chokin'
Gotta learn to smoke the Buddah
I'm so glad you showed me, Krayzie, Layzie, Wish, Flesh
Reefer really makes me happy
Hydro, me just can't let a me high go
Me smokin' upon that hydro
Me just can't let a me high go
Smo-, smo-, smokin' that hydro
won't, won't let a me high go
Water the reefer, me slaughter
Straight to Ziwiski to get me a sack
A sack, a sack, a sack
It grew in the water, the reefer, me slaughter
Straight to Ziwiski to get me a sack, a sack, a sack
It grew in the water
Straight to Ziwiski to get me a sack, a sack, sack
I'm takin' a hit of the bud, gotta give love to my thugs
Smokin, not chokin', now what?
I'm fucked up
That hydro really got me buzzed, me buzzed
Keep rollin', (smokin',) and chokin'
Nothin' but the Bone in me
Me puttin' me casing up into me trunk
Box of blunts, come get drunk
Me puttin' me casing up into me trunk
Sack of skunk, come get drunk
It's sneakin' upon me
Wine
Follow me down the nine-nine
And you will find all of me kind every time
Drinkin' me wine, double your crime
When a me roll down the nine-nine
A stream of bullets and unload
With a me right way down your
Buddah
Choke up with a me buddah
Smoke jump outta me buddah
Hittin' that hydro, lettin' me school ya
Oh, that buddah in your lungs and up
That buddah fool ya
It's nothin' but the Bone in me
Hey, keep hittin' that reefer sendin' me straight to heaven
If ya got a bag of tweed, well, blaze it with me, fool
Thuggin' with me trues, swiggin' on brews
Steady be losin' me balance
It's a Bone thang how a nigga like me smoke and maintain
Maintain, maintain
How a nigga like me smoke and maintain
Remain the same
Number one
The lyrics of the song Buddah Lovaz by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony explore the theme of smoking marijuana and the euphoric feeling it brings. The opening lines of the song suggest that it is a night for the "niggas" to be out and indulging in their favorite drug. The use of howling in the background of the music is an indication of the high and delusional state that they are in. The group seems to be lost in their enjoyment of smoking and choking on marijuana, which they refer to as "Buddah". The song mentions different strains of the weed, like hydro and skunk, and describes how it affects them. The lyrics also talk about how Krayzie, Layzie, Wish and Flesh showed them how to smoke and how it makes them happy.
The repetitive nature of the song is symbolic of their love for marijuana and the state it puts them in. The lyrics repeat lines like "keep rollin', (smokin',) and chokin'", "me just can't let a me high go" and "nothing but the Bone in me" to emphasize how smoking weed is an essential part of who they are. The song is also a celebration of Thug Culture, which involves a lifestyle of violence, drugs, and rebellion against the law. The constant reference to "niggas" and "Thugs" in the lyrics signifies their association with this culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Nigga, it's the niggas night out tonight, nigga
Tonight is the night that us guys will have fun
Keep hittin' that reefer, sendin' me straight to heaven
Keep rollin', smokin', and chokin'
Let's keep smoking weed and feeling good
Gotta learn to smoke the Buddah
We need to start smoking weed
Reefer really makes me happy
Smoking weed brings me joy
Hydro, me just can't let a me high go
Me smokin' upon that hydro
Me just can't let a me high go
Smo-, smo-, smokin' that hydro
won't, won't let a me high go
I can't stop smoking hydro weed and I refuse to stop
Water the reefer, me slaughter
Straight to Ziwiski to get me a sack
A sack, a sack, a sack
It grew in the water, the reefer, me slaughter
Straight to Ziwiski to get me a sack, a sack, a sack
It grew in the water
Straight to Ziwiski to get me a sack, a sack, sack
We need to water the weed to get a good harvest and then we will go buy more from Ziwiski
I'm takin' a hit of the bud, gotta give love to my thugs
Smokin, not chokin', now what?
I'm smoking weed and showing love to my friends without coughing
That hydro really got me buzzed, me buzzed
I'm really high from smoking hydro weed
Keep rollin', (smokin',) and chokin'
Nothin' but the Bone in me
Let's keep smoking, coughing, and being ourselves (Bone Thugs-N-Harmony)
Me puttin' me casing up into me trunk
Box of blunts, come get drunk
Me puttin' me casing up into me trunk
Sack of skunk, come get drunk
I'm putting my gun in my trunk and getting my weed and alcohol to party
Wine
Follow me down the nine-nine
And you will find all of me kind every time
Drinkin' me wine, double your crime
When a me roll down the nine-nine
A stream of bullets and unload
With a me right way down your
Drink some wine and follow me to find more of my friends. If we roll down 99th street, we'll shoot at our enemies
Buddah
Choke up with a me buddah
Smoke jump outta me buddah
Smoke weed with me
Hittin' that hydro, lettin' me school ya
Oh, that buddah in your lungs and up
That buddah fool ya
I'm smoking hydro weed and teaching you about it. You're being fooled by the weed in your lungs
It's nothing but the Bone in me
Hey, keep hittin' that reefer sendin' me straight to heaven
I'm just being myself (Bone Thugs-N-Harmony) and keep smoking weed to feel good
If ya got a bag of tweed, well, blaze it with me, fool
If you have weed, let's smoke it together
Thuggin' with me trues, swiggin' on brews
Steady be losin' me balance
I'm hanging out with my true friends and drinking alcohol, but I'm losing my balance
It's a Bone thang how a nigga like me smoke and maintain
Maintain, maintain
How a nigga like me smoke and maintain
Remain the same
Number one
It's just who I am (Bone Thugs-N-Harmony) to smoke weed and maintain my lifestyle. I'm going to stay the same and be the best
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: ANTHONY HENDERSON, CHARLES SCRUGGS, MARIAH CAREY, STEVEN JORDAN, ERNIE ISLEY, MARVIN ISLEY, O'KELLY ISLEY, RONALD ISLEY, RUDOLPH ISLEY, CHRISTOPHER JASPER, BRYON MC CANE, STANLEY HOWSE
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