1. … Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists that perform under the name 'Bones'.
1. Elmo Kennedy O'Connor, an American rapper from Howell, Michigan.
2. A death metal band from Antwerp, Belgium.
3. A death metal band from Chicago.
4. Michael Miller, a punk infused delta blues performance artist.
5. An alias of Julien Skrobek, an experimental HNW artist from France.
6. An experimental rock band from Huntington Beach, CA.
1. Elmo Kennedy O'Connor, known professionally as Bones, is an American rapper from Howell, Michigan. He is notable for the frenetic pace at which he releases new music, including over 40 mix tapes and 88 music videos since 2011, and his resistance to signing with a major record label or charging money for his music despite significant popularity and label interest. Born to a mother who designed clothing and a father who was a web designer. His grandfather was actor Robert Culp. When Bones was 7 years old, his family moved to Howell, Michigan. When he was 16, he dropped out of high school and moved to Los Angeles where his brother, Elliott, had already been living.
He has collaborated on three tracks with Raider Klan member Eddy Baker, including โHighโ, โDelinquentsโ, and โPayPalโ off of Bones's albums Saturn (2013), Creep (2013), and Garbage (2014). Bones also performs and collaborates often with Xavier Wulf and another former Raider Klan member Chris Travis. Bones is 1 of the 4 members in the collective Seshollowaterboyz, which consists of Him (Bones), Xavier Wulf, Chris Travis, and Eddy Baker.
In 2014, Bones self-released 5 mixtapes through his label TeamSesh, including Garbage, which received coverage and critical acclaim from notable publications including The Fader, Pigeons & Planes, and RESPECT.
Bones headlined a sold out show at the House of Blues in Los Angeles on March 4, 2015. and opened for Shlohmo at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles on May 7, 2015. The hook from Bones' song "Dirt" was featured in ASAP Rocky's "Canal St." on the 2015 At. Long. Last. ASAP album.
On September 17, 2015, Bones performed "Canal St." with ASAP Rocky on the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show but was cut from the TV broadcast. Videos of the performance were made available online. Bones and his manager Elliott OโConnor, who is also his brother, have both stated that major labels have shown interest in signing him but he has declined up to this point. According to Max Bell of LA Weekly, "interested labels wanted him to be their 'white rapper,' an artist along the lines of Mac Miller and Machine Gun Kelly. But Bones wasn't interested in being remade.
2. Bones are a death metal band from Belgium, with two releases on Bandcamp, and an EP "Gate Of Night" out soon on Blood Harvest Records. Lineup: Stef (guitars/vocals), Jeroen (lead guitars/vocals), Viktor (drums), Laurens (bass).
3. Bones are a 3-piece death metal punk band from Chicago, with two releases on Bandcamp and a third currently being recorded. Originally members of the 90s thrash band Usurper, Bones compromises of Joe Warlord (drums), Carcass Chris (guitar), and Jon Necromancer (bass & vox).
4. Part performance artist, part ego drenched rock star, Bones rips delta blues with punks intensity, and throws in a little stripper jazz for colour. With the delivery of a storefront preacher, The Man Named Bones (the alter ego of one Michael Miller) sings, screams and growls Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll with tongue firmly in cheek. Armed with an upright bass, an electric guitar, a sampler and a drum machine, Bones is a one man blues/punk machine.
5. Bones was an untitled noise project released on the French static noise / HNW label Slow Death Music, believed to by Julien Skrobek.
Dope
Bones Lyrics
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How you do that I call it dope boi magic
Watch me work them plays like that 95 madden
How you do that I call it dope boi magic
I get it nine in tha mornin' by night it just plastic
How you do that I call it dope boi magic
I'm fresh ta death everyday like I jumped up out a casket
Numba one
Turn a pair of bow jackson raiders two
A fresh pair of mariallen gators three
Out ten niggas is sum hatas before its to late
Five shots to ya tataa 6 fully chromed fronted
Cotton candy coated Benz 7 grams of
Presidential blowin in tha wind
At 4 am tha eight at nine touch down a beautiful play
In my neighbor hood so what now got one
O left you can snatch it 4 the seven
Nigga keep ya chirp on alert just like nine eleven the
12 kreepin threw the hood like Jason keep it moven
Friday 13th but bitch this ain't a movie
I was only 14 when I droped my first deal
Made a 2way disappear like David Copperfield wala
I recorded this 2 15 left dop boi magic we can do tha 15s
When I drop the work in tha pot it bounce back like elastic
How you do that I call it dope boi magic
Watch me work them plays like that 95 madden
How you do that I call it dope boi magic
I get it nine in tha mornin' by night it just plastic
How you do that I call it dope boi magic
I'm fresh ta death everyday like I jumped up out a casket
How you do that I call it dope boi magic
Supa calafragiilistic expealidotious
Chino is the dopest worken water like moses
Tadaow check my footwork its dope boi magic
How it match my ice and t shirt I'm packin' and stackn bread
Duckin' and dogen feds a hoe wid sum good head shawty I love dat
It ain't no secret just look at my 26s every time you see me
Make you move like Russel Simmons check my position
I'm the boss of some wise guys wanna know sum well teach you how birds fly
Show you how gats cry trap or ya fuckin' die hit it wid da soda
Bring it back wid sum fia fia say OO my look what it done to me
That dope boi magic got me rich as I wanna be
Say OO my look what it done to me got me rich as I wanna be
How you do that I call it dope boi magic
Watch me work them plays like that 95 madden
How you do that I call it dope boi magic
I get it nine in tha' mornin' by night it just plastic
How you do that I call it dope boi magic
I'm fresh ta death everyday like I jumped up out a casket
How you do that I call it dope boi magic
Numba one
Turn a pair of bow Jackson raiders two
A fresh pair of Mariallen gators three
Out ten niggas is sum hatas before its to late
Five shots to ya tataa 6 fully chromed fronted
Cotton candy coated benz 7 grams of
Presidential blowin in tha wind
At 4am tha eight at nine tuch down a beautiful play
In my neighboor hood so what now got one
O left you can snatch it 4 the seven
Nigga keep ya chirp on alert just like nine eleven the
12 kreepin threw the hood like jason keep it moven
Friday 13th but bitch this ain't a movie
I was only 14 when I droped my first deal
Made a 2way disapear like david copperfield wala
I recorded thisa 2 15 left dop boi magic we can do tha 15s
When I drop the work in tha pot it bounce back like elastic
How you do that I call it dope boi magic
Watch me work them plays like that 95 madden
How you do that I call it dope boi magic
I get it nine in tha mornin by night it just plastic
How you do that I call it dope boi magic
I'm fresh ta death everyday like I jumped up out a casket
How you do that I call it dope boi magic
4 tha last couple years I ben maken dope tracks
Riden threw tha city wida A on my hat
Nitty keep sum work just ask mrs Beat
Say you needa hit nigga come see me
Spend 20 gz I can put you in tha game
My beats cost bird fare nitty got game
Quick to make hit just ask JB
Dope boi millionaire that's me
When I drop the work in tha pot it bounce back like elastic
How you do that I call it dope boi magic
Watch me work them plays like that 95 madden
How you do that I call it dope boi magic
I get it nine in tha mornin by night it just plastic
How you do that I call it dope boi magic
I'm fresh ta death everyday like I jumped up out a casket
How you do that I call it dope boi magic
The lyrics of Bones's song "Dope" describe the life of a dope boy and his way of operating in the narcotics game. The song starts with a praise of the dope boyโs ability to make the work bounce back as elastic when he drops it in the pot while cooking the product. The chorus repeats the phrase "How you do that I call it dope boi magic." The dope boy is portrayed as a mastermind who can work the plays like in the video game Madden 95. The song also talks about the way the dope boy turns his work, which starts as powder (nine in the morning), into a plastic solid by night. Moreover, the dope boy is always fresh and on point as if he had jumped up out of a casket, and this is attributed to his own brand of magic.
The song then focuses on narrating the success and power the dope boy has gained in his neighborhood. He has become number one in the game, and he can turn out anything just like magic, flipping Raiders shoes and gator shoes, staying away from the haters, and dodging the feds. He also has a way with the ladies who provide him with some sweet release. The song is an ode to the dope boy about his status and stature in the game and how he achieves his success with the magic he possesses.
Line by Line Meaning
When I drop the work in tha pot it bounce back like elastic
Bones is saying that the cocaine he is cooking in the pot reacts so violently that its boiling movement is like that of elastic.
How you do that I call it dope boi magic
Bones is implying that he possesses an innate ability to cook cocaine, and his nickname is 'Dope Boi Magic'
Watch me work them plays like that 95 madden
Bones is comparing his cocaine selling abilities to the strategy required to succeed in the video game, Madden NFL 95.
I get it nine in tha mornin' by night it just plastic
Bones is saying that he acquires his cocaine early in the morning but has already turned it into plastic by nightfall to make more profit.
I'm fresh ta death everyday like I jumped up out a casket
Bones means that he always dresses sharp and feels fresh like he has just risen from the dead.
Numba one
Bones is emphasizing that he is the best.
Turn a pair of bow jackson raiders two
Bones is suggesting that he can transform two pairs of shoes, Bow Jackson Raiders, into one pair of high-end sneakers.
A fresh pair of mariallen gators three
Bones is stating that he can turn a pair of sneakers, Mariallen Gators, into another high-end pair.
Out ten niggas is sum hatas before its to late
Bones is claiming that he has ten enemies who are envious of his success in the cocaine industry.
Five shots to ya tataa 6 fully chromed fronted
Bones seems to be threatening that he will take five shots with a gun at anyone who tries to double-cross him. Additionally, the six fully chromed fronted could represent the six cylinders on a gun.
Cotton candy coated Benz 7 grams of
Bones is describing a pink-colored luxury car and seven grams of cocaine.
Presidential blowin in tha wind
Bones is implying that his cocaine is high quality enough to be likened to a presidential-level product.
At 4 am tha eight at nine touch down a beautiful play
Bones is saying that his team will execute a successful cocaine sale in their neighborhood between 4 am and 9 am.
In my neighbor hood so what now got one
Bones is bragging that he is king of his neighborhood.
O left you can snatch it 4 the seven
It's unclear what this means precisely, but it could be that Bones has one dose of cocaine left that someone else could purchase for seven dollars.
Nigga keep ya chirp on alert just like nine eleven the
Bones is warning people to keep a low profile as if it is nine eleven when the United States was on high alert for terrorist attacks.
12 kreepin threw the hood like Jason keep it moven
Bones is implying that he and his associates are making their rounds through the neighborhood selling cocaine.
Friday 13th but bitch this ain't a movie
Bones is indicating that what he is doing is not a fabrication from a movie; it is real.
I was only 14 when I dropped my first deal
Bones is reminiscing that he was only 14 years old when he first started selling cocaine.
Made a 2way disappear like David Copperfield wala
Bones is saying that he made a drug deal where the product disappeared, like a magic trick from David Copperfield.
I recorded this 2 15 left dop boi magic we can do tha 15s
Bones uses this line to promote his music and to talk about how he can make music and cocaine deals at the same time.
Supa calafragiilistic expealidotious
Bones is using the made-up phrase used by Mary Poppins to express his impressive and somewhat magical cocaine dealing abilities.
Chino is the dopest worken water like moses
The referenced Chino is likely a friend of Bones and a successful cocaine dealer. Comparing him to Moses likely means that he is a leader in his group, capable of parting the figurative waters to make things happen.
Tadaow check my footwork its dope boi magic
Bones is confident in his drug-dealing powers and is suggesting that he has impressive footwork in his operations.
How it match my ice and t shirt I'm packin' and stackn bread
Bones is saying that his cocaine dealing abilities are on the same level as his fashionable clothing. Additionally, he says he is bringing in profits consistently.
Duckin' and dogen feds a hoe wid sum good head shawty I love dat
Bones is avoiding the police and other authorities while enjoying his earnings and sexual pleasures.
It ain't no secret just look at my 26s every time you see me
Bones is implying that he doesn't need to tell others about his success because one look at his new sneakers every time he shows up in them speaks for themselves.
Make you move like Russel Simmons check my position
Bones is suggesting that his success in the cocaine industry has made him a powerhouse like influential entrepreneur Russell Simmons.
I'm the boss of some wise guys wanna know sum well teach you how birds fly
Bones is indicating that he is a leader of a successful team selling cocaine and is willing to share his knowledge of the cocaine industry to other interested parties.
Show you how gats cry trap or ya fuckin' die hit it wid da soda
Bones is warning those who are trying to cross him that they will face the consequences - crying like firearms or death. He then proceeds to talk about making a cocaine deal with baking soda.
Bring it back wid sum fia fia say OO my look what it done to me
Bones is reflecting on the success he has garnered and how it has impacted his life.
That dope boi magic got me rich as I wanna be
Bones is attributing his financial success to his impressive cocaine dealing abilities.
Say OO my look what it done to me got me rich as I wanna be
Bones is repeating himself to drive home the message that his cocaine dealing abilities have made him extremely wealthy.
4 tha last couple years I ben maken dope tracks
Bones is point out that he has been making high-quality music for several years.
Riden threw tha city wida A on my hat
Bones is saying that he rides around the city with a hat that has the letter A on it, which may signify his gang affiliation.
Nitty keep sum work just ask mrs Beat
Bones is referring to a friend named Nitty who has access to cocaine, and customers can ask his contact, Mrs. Beat when they want to buy some.
Say you needa hit nigga come see me
Bones is telling his clients that if they need cocaine, they can come directly to him.
Spend 20 gz I can put you in tha game
Bones is saying that if customers spend 20 grand on cocaine, he can make them part of the successful cocaine industry.
My beats cost bird fare nitty got game
Bones is saying that the beats on his music tracks are expensive and he is collaborating with Nitty to make high-quality music.
Quick to make hit just ask JB
Bones is saying that he can make a high-quality music hit quickly if JB asks him to.
Dope boi millionaire that's me
Bones is repeating that he is a very wealthy man due to his cocaine dealing abilities.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: COREY ANDREWS, JASIEL ROBINSON, NICHOLAS SMITH, CHAUNCEY STEVENS
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