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.
Remember yesterday
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Lyrics
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Good loving, good love
Good loving, is so hard to find
I met you woman, and I just can't get enough, yeah
And if you want some this, care right now now now now
Waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting on you you you
[Chorus]
Do you remember remember remember remember yesterday?
Do you remember remember remember remember yesterday?
Do you remember remember remember remember yesterday?
You know it ain't nothin' like family, y'all nigga my dogs
And we gon' be there 'til the end of the road
And stay on the mission to get this dough
Cause we are family, you know we been trues
You know what we've been through, we've got nothin' to lose
Y'all call my name and I'll be there
Dog (dog) they done lost they mind
Thinkin' Bone will divide up and throw this whole vibe away
But we are every day people, every day people
We just niggas doin' what we've got to do
Uh-huh, uh-huh, but still we've got to be united
And try to fight it
Lay down, get down!
You know we really done broke these niggas down
Ain't nobody been through what we've been through
Ain't nobody gon' watch your back like I do
It's an every day thang, over +Crept and We Came+
Feelin' this game, servin' this up, that's really that murder man
How I rhyme and I flow, I get it straight from my Thuggstaz
When I die I really wanna go right next to my Thuggstaz
Cleveland, Cleveland is where I come from, come from
Leavin', leavin', that's how we came up
Ooh, and can't nobody believe it; yes, you better believe it
Trendsetters in this game and we really ain't leavin'
With all my dogs, just admit that we are raw
With all of y'all behind us we will never fall
All-oh-all-oh-all-oh-all-oh-all (what's that)
[Chorus]
And nigga let the world go around and around
Livin' out in this strugglin', hustlin' just to get down
Some of us need a memoir, and some of us need the crowd
Children of the underground
Remember how we clowned havin fun, rippin' and runnin' around town, so dumb
But where we from means anything and a gun
Sounds that they hear in the suburbs
And chirpin' they birds, my nigga chirpin' the suburban
On the curb, Layzie he was rollin' up the herb
So superb that ya beat is twirkin'
A little nigga earned, feelin' broke 'til the motherfucker still splurgin'
Snatchin' purses and sellin' dubs and twurkin', twurkin', twurkin'
I was talkin' in the church, in the church, in the church
And then everybody dressed up
And you know they was perpin', they perpin', they perpin'
They not knowin', they not knowin', knowin'
[Chorus]
In Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's song "Remember Yesterday," the lyrics touch upon the themes of love, friendship, loyalty, and struggle. The first few lines set the tone for the song, as the group laments that good love is hard to find. However, they've found someone special, and they just can't get enough of that person. They sing about waiting for their lover, imploring them to come and join them.
The second verse is about the bond between the members of the group. They refer to each other as family, reflecting the deep loyalty and brotherhood that exists between them. The group is on a mission to succeed, and they won't let anything get in their way. They refuse to let anyone divide them or throw off their vibe. They know they're just "niggas doin' what [they've] got to do," but they're determined to stick together and fight for their dreams.
The final verse is a reflection on their humble beginnings, growing up in Cleveland and struggling to make it. They reminisce about the fun they had as kids, running around town and being silly. But their environment was also dangerous, with guns and violence ever-present. Despite this, the group was able to rise above it all and become trendsetters in the world of rap.
Line by Line Meaning
Good loving, good love
True love is hard to find
Good loving, good love
True love is rare and valuable
Good loving, is so hard to find
Finding true love is a difficult task
I met you woman, and I just can't get enough, yeah
I have found true love and I cannot get enough of it
And if you want some this, care right now now now now
If you want true love, you need to be present and committed right now
Waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting on you you you
I am waiting for you, my true love
Remember remember remember remember yesterday
Let's remember our past and cherish the memories we share
Do you remember remember remember remember yesterday?
Do you remember the good times we've had in the past?
You know it ain't nothin' like family, y'all nigga my dogs
The bond of true friendship is like family
And we gon' be there 'til the end of the road
We will always be loyal to each other
And stay on the mission to get this dough
We will work hard to achieve our goals
Y'all call my name and I'll be there
I will always be there for my true friends
But we are every day people, every day people
We are ordinary people with real-life struggles
It's an every day thang, over +Crept and We Came+
Our struggles are a part of our everyday lives
Feelin' this game, servin' this up, that's really that murder man
We are succeeding in the world of music, despite the challenges
When I die I really wanna go right next to my Thuggstaz
I want to be remembered with my close friends and bandmates
Cleveland, Cleveland is where I come from, come from
I am proud of my hometown Cleveland
Leavin', leavin', that's how we came up
We had to leave Cleveland to make it big
Remember how we clowned havin fun, rippin' and runnin' around town, so dumb
Let's remember the carefree days of our youth
But where we from means anything and a gun
Growing up in a tough neighborhood can be difficult
I was talkin' in the church, in the church, in the church
I have experienced both the good and bad sides of life
And then everybody dressed up
Even in the face of struggles, people still put on appearances
And you know they was perpin', they perpin', they perpin'
People sometimes pretend to be something they're not
They not knowin', they not knowin', knowin'
People who pretend to be something they're not are ignorant of the truth
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDWARD JR HINSON, ROBERT DANIELS, ROBERT LOUIS DANIELS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MCILLDISSNEELAND
I been telling ppl for years, that Wish verse in this song is one of the best Bone verses ever
@foreverorion_
Beautiful song. No one can do it like Bone ❤️
@TheModernApe
This track really does put the "Harmony" in "Bone Thugs in Harmony." It's blissful. Almost like meditating in nature with loved ones.
@brothabonefirstprincelastk7170
Nail on the head fr fr
@ixapsyborg
Damn this is one of my favorite Bone songs and I've been a fan since 95 but somehow this is the very first time I'm hearing the version with Wish on it!
@MrLordjordan
Wish really put his all out on this one man. I'm 24 been a fan of Bone since I was 15.
@Kevin_Guerrero11
This a joke right 😂
@MrLordjordan
@@Kevin_Guerrero11 your mom
@antbanks415
Man, i miss my niggas. i remember when this song came out, i have already missed my niggaz three years prior. Now it's almost been ten years and i still miss em.
@antbanks415
You soft, nigga.