1992 to 1996
Black Moon was the first to record, debuting in 1992 with their underground hit single "Who Got Da Props?". Their debut album Enta Da Stage followed in late 1993, featuring production from DJ Evil Dee and Mr. Walt of Da Beatminerz, and featured appearances from Mobb Deep's Havoc, Smif-N-Wessun and Duck Down Records Co-head Dru-Ha. Smif-N-Wess' dropped their debut single "Bucktown" in 1994, followed by their full-length debut Dah Shinin' in early 1995. The album was produced by Beatminerz members DJ Evil Dee, Mr. Walt, Baby Paul and Rich Blak. The album featured appearances from the entire Boot Camp Clik. Later in 1995, Heltah Skeltah and O.G.C. teamed up to form The Fab 5, and released their debut single "Blah b/w Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka". "Leflah" was included on Heltah Skeltah's 1996 debut Nocturnal. The album featured a more expanded list of producers, including Brand Nubian's Lord Jamar, Tha Alkaholiks E-Swift, Shaleek, Shawn J. Period, as well as Boot Camp members such as DJ Evil Dee, Mr. Walt, Baby Paul, Buckshot, and Supreme. The album also featured debut appearances from Representativz and Illa Noyz. O.G.C. followed up later in 1996 with their debut Da Storm. Production was handled by Baby Paul, Shaleek, Mr. Walt, Supreme, DJ Evil Dee, DJ Ogee, Buckshot, Lord Jamar, E-Swift and Madlib. Guest appearances came from Brand Nubian's Sadat X, Representativz, M.S., Sean Black, and Rock of Heltah Skeltah. Furthermore, in 1996 Buckshot, Smif-N-Wessun and others began collaborating on numerous songs with 2Pac. These were to be used on an upcomming compilation entitled "One Nation." Though various bootleg tracks surfaced, the album was never released in its entirety.
These four albums are now hailed by many as 1990s Hip-Hop classics.
1997 to 1999
In 1997, the whole Camp came together for their first group album For the People. They abandoned their Beatminerz production crew and left behind their signature, grimy, sample-heavy basement sound, instead choosing to rap over beats with live instrumentation. The album received lukewarm reviews and mediocre sales. Their work over the next two years was met with declining sales and interest. Smif-N-Wessun [Now the Cocoa Brovaz due to a lawsuit with Smith & Wesson firearms] were the first to return, with 1998's The Rude Awakening, which, compared to the other albums soon to come, did pretty well critically and commercially. Heltah Skeltah met some harsh reviews for their 1998 second album Magnum Force, accused of abandoning their grimy street work for a more commercial sound. Despite a hit single, "I Ain't Havin' That", they weren't producing the sales they hoped for, and soon split up. Black Moon returned, after a lengthy legal battle over their name, in early 1999 with War Zone. The album did pretty well critically, but couldn't match the sales of their debut. O.G.C.'s 1999 second album The M-Pire Shrikez Back almost completely missed the radar commercially, but received mostly good reviews. 1999 also saw the debut album from Boot Camp affiliates Representativz, with "Angels of Death", and a Duck Down Records compilation Duck Down Presents: The Album.
2000 to present
The Camp was largely missing from the Hip-Hop scene between 2000 and 2001, besides a Boot Camp Greatest Hits compilation titled Basic Training: Boot Camp Clik's Greatest Hits in 2000. The Camp (minus Heltah Skeltah's Rock) returned with another group album in 2002, titled The Chosen Few, their first on an independent label. Sales were pretty strong for an independent album, reaching around 60,000. The album received a 4 1/2 star rating from All Music, as well as other strong reviews from Hip Hop magazines. In early 2003, Duck Down Records released a compilation album entitled Collect Dis Edition, featuring a number of singles released during their MIA period. Black Moon returned in 2003 with Total Eclipse. The album was very well received, and featured the underground anthem "Stay Real". In 2005, Duck Down released their "Triple Threat" campaign, featuring the solo debut from Sean Price, Monkey Barz, a collaboration between Buckshot and Little Brother's 9th Wonder, Chemistry, and a new album from Smif-N-Wessun, Tek N Steele: Reloaded. In early 2006, Duck Down released a DVD titled Video Surveillance, featuring over thirty of the Camp's music videos. In July 2006, the Camp released their third group album, entitled The Last Stand, featuring the return of Heltah Skeltah. The first track and music video released from the project was "Trading Places", which was also featured as the B-Side to the first official single "Yeah". On January 30, 2007, Sean Price will release his second solo album, titled Jesus Price Supastar.
Headz Ain't Ready
Boot Camp Clik Lyrics
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BCC: Buckshot
Smif N Wessun (Tek and Steele)
The Fab 5 (Originoo Gun Clappaz and Heltah Skeltah) **
FB5: Originoo Gun Clappaz (Louisville Strang Top Dawg)
Heltah Skeltah (Ruck and Rock)
Intro/chorus:
Headz Aint Ready for the Clik we got
Verse One: Louisville Strang Top Dawg Ruck, Rock
Now a days I had it up to here
from my chest to my head
when the buddha bless
bless my head and the eyes are red
comin 4 ya, 3-2-1 nice to know ya
you wanted to pop junk
so now it's like a little Vigor
I outta floor ya
Headz Aint Ready got the Original Gunz and machetes
I pin that ass to the grass like I was Teddy
cuz brothas aint ready for the fros and the dreads
grab the glock and hitcha from ya toes to ya head
There's an X amount of yar-we
yo pass the gar-weed
pass it over here so I can get Irie-why we
smoke so much brothas be askin
why the Originoo Gunn Clappaz keep on clappin
Headz Aint Ready for what my clique got in store
cuz what we got in store keeps us prepared for the war
shows get blown, ho's get thrown out the room
plus knuckas get??? from now til noon
Now assume posistion, punks pissin in pants
cuz lyrical skillz is makin you feel...
Still liftin, incase you didn't know how we be livin
it's in my nature to keep robbin like Givens
for real doe, when your still broke
kill or be killed jerk
you don't know
so I leave ya screwed like a dildo
I still blow, punks I crush into dust
plus we gothcha bucks
(Who the warriors?) Rock & Ruck ass what
Chorus 2X
Verse Two: Tek and Steele, Buckshot
What's that aroma in the air?
treason, so wghat that means son
son that mean it's huntin season
Time to stack papes do you got what it takes
can you react when your lifes at stake
I rock the stripes of an M-P
pon my timb tree
and keep the Tauras from my enemy
whenever he comes in the mist of this Boot Camp Clique
it gets realer so watch this, serve justice
3-2 degrees freeze until
these MC's decide to relieve you from grievin
On my way from out of state
I hit my block F-A-P
wit my man Ruck & my man Rock S-T
jus left my man brown nose
now we gotta sac of the black for the shows
clothes aint really nuthin ta me
bit I stay wit my Timberland tree
and my B-double-O-T-C
Rock, keep my hair notty
did you know it's me floatin wit potent see
Buckshot b-d-b-d and the Evil Dee
we rock fluently
Chorus 2X
Verse Three: Ruck, Tek, Top Dawg, Steele, Buckshot, Rock
Mr. McGee don't get me angry(why)
you wouldn't like it when I mangle
your thoughts to done start to change you
rearrange you, way you all be kickin
my flava, even my neighbours
notice a change in the Ruckest behaviour
now you roaches don't even come close or approach this
what I be smokin leave your monkey ass chokin
straight from yardie like the one Robert Marley
you hardly ever saaw me witout a bag of that bomb weed
I wake up in the mornin and chocolate was thoughts
reachin in my pocket for the roach to spark it
I'm steppin in hotter this year
wit my brethren dry-tear
my cousin wit no fear so who
wanna come tess Top Dawg
to get you out the plastic
and then take you to the morgue
Here's Mr. Meena, the crook wit the mouth full
known for bein live
and rockin nose flava timbos
half pass Lincoln
clothes that is stinkin
country bwoy got me just zonin and thinkin
Time to start stackin on you crab ass snakes
gotta move right, cuz my reps at stake
call up my dawgs that's quick to bust
P.N.C. take it back to the dust
now I got 4 eyes to watch my back
plus my own 2 make it a full 6 pack
now we bring the ruckas to wannabee knuckas
bodyin suckas like a change of my chuckas
Don't you know the W-a-r(war)
is o-n(on) open to them headz scopin
hope-in they can get a bite
and write what I write
but they don't know the night
keeps me and my clique air tight(right)
all you biters wanna chunck the script
but your quick to take a flick
by my side/and you take my hand , givin tha fake smile
but I peeped you for awhile
ease off selecta when the beedie pulled your file
can I pull your card again
it's the Bucks-guardian
the arm-a-leg, leg-arm & head
so begin to drop the bombs(Heltah Skeltah)
Booyah!
you ask for it who, so people here's war
for this I pack an automatic 4-4's
kids this aint before
so don't even speak about my fleet
many pop junk but front when MC's meet
them naw ready
Outro:
Headz Aint Ready for this clique we got(dem naw ready)
Headz Aint Ready when I swear they not(naw)
Heady Aint Ready for this clique we got(we really ready)
Headz Aint Ready when I swear they not(naw)
Headz Aint really ready.....we the warriors
In "Headz Ain't Ready," Boot Camp Clik portrays themselves as an unbeatable team in the rap game. They taunt their haters by telling them 'Headz Aint Ready for the Clik we got.' The song is a typical early 90s NYC street anthem, with a raw production and rugged rhymes. The song is divided into three long verses, with each rapper from the group taking turns to deliver their verses. The chorus, which is the hook of the song, is delivered by a group of singers, with the Boot Camp Clik members providing ad-libs.
The verses are violent, and the language is filled with profanity. They call out other rappers and warn them of the consequences of messing with the Boot Camp Clik. The lyrics touch on the rappers' drug use and their love for guns.
As for the chorus, it is catchy and stays in the listeners' minds long after the song ends. The melody is simple, and the repetition of 'Headz ain't ready' makes the chorus sound even more memorable.
Line by Line Meaning
Headz Aint Ready for the Clik we got
People are unprepared for the strength and talent possessed by our group, Boot Camp Clik.
Headz Aint Ready when I swear they not
Those who doubt us and underestimate us will soon realize their mistake.
Now a days I had it up to here
I have reached my breaking point with the current state of affairs.
from my chest to my head
My frustration and anger have consumed me completely.
when the buddha bless
When I find inner peace and calmness.
bless my head and the eyes are red
Finding tranquility brings redness to my eyes, a sign of contentment.
comin 4 ya, 3-2-1 nice to know ya
I am approaching you, and when I arrive, you will regret your actions.
you wanted to pop junk
You wanted to talk trash.
so now it's like a little Vigor
Now you face the consequences and feel a sense of urgency.
I outta floor ya
I should knock you down or defeat you thoroughly.
Headz Aint Ready got the Original Gunz and machetes
People are unprepared for the weapons and firepower we possess.
I pin that ass to the grass like I was Teddy
I overpower and dominate my opponents, just like a wrestler named Teddy.
cuz brothas aint ready for the fros and the dreads
People are unprepared for our unique hairstyles and appearance.
grab the glock and hitcha from ya toes to ya head
I will use a gun to harm you from head to toe.
There's an X amount of yar-we
We have a significant amount of marijuana.
yo pass the gar-weed
Please hand over the marijuana.
pass it over here so I can get Irie-why we
Give it to me so I can feel happy and relaxed.
smoke so much brothas be askin
We smoke marijuana so frequently that others are curious about our habits.
why the Originoo Gunn Clappaz keep on clappin
People wonder why our group, Originoo Gunn Clappaz, continues to make powerful, impactful music.
Headz Aint Ready for what my clique got in store
People are unprepared for the surprises and talents that our group has prepared.
cuz what we got in store keeps us prepared for the war
We have enough resources and skills to be ready for any conflicts or challenges.
shows get blown, ho's get thrown out the room
Our performances are explosive, and any disrespectful individuals are swiftly removed from the venue.
plus knuckas get???????????????????? from now til noon
Additionally, fighters are forcefully subdued and dealt with harshly.
Now assume posistion, punks pissin in pants
Get ready for a fight, as scared individuals are losing control of their bodily functions.
cuz lyrical skillz is makin you feel...
Our exceptional lyrical abilities are impacting and affecting you deeply.
Still liftin, incase you didn't know how we be livin
We continue to rise and succeed, in case you were unaware of our lifestyle.
it's in my nature to keep robbin like Givens
I have a natural inclination to hustle and secure my place, similar to how Robin Givens operates.
for real doe, when your still broke
Honestly, when you are still financially struggling,
kill or be killed jerk
It's a dog-eat-dog world, you either succeed or perish.
you don't know
You are unaware and ignorant.
so I leave ya screwed like a dildo
I leave you in a bad situation, feeling helpless and powerless.
I still blow, punks I crush into dust
I continue to excel and dominate, completely overpowering my opponents.
plus we gothcha bucks
Furthermore, we have acquired a significant amount of money.
(Who the warriors?) Rock & Ruck ass what
We, Rock and Ruck, are the warriors you are referring to.
What's that aroma in the air?
What is that distinct smell permeating the environment?
treason, so what that means son
It signifies betrayal and disloyalty.
son that mean it's huntin season
It's a metaphorical time to hunt down and confront those who have betrayed us.
Time to stack papes do you got what it takes
It's time to accumulate wealth, do you possess the skills and determination?
can you react when your lifes at stake
Are you able to respond appropriately when your life is in danger?
I rock the stripes of an M-P
I wear clothing with the pattern of prison uniforms.
pon my timb tree
On my Timberland boots.
and keep the Tauras from my enemy
I carry a Taurus firearm for protection against my enemies.
whenever he comes in the mist of this Boot Camp Clique
Whenever an enemy approaches our group, Boot Camp Clique.
it gets realer so watch this, serve justice
The situation becomes more intense, so be prepared as we deliver justice.
3-2 degrees freeze until
We freeze and intimidate our enemies until they comply.
these MC's decide to relieve you from grievin
These musicians will alleviate your pain and sorrow.
On my way from out of state
While traveling from another location.
I hit my block F-A-P
I arrive at my neighborhood known as FAP.
wit my man Ruck & my man Rock S-T
With my friends Ruck and Rock from the group S-T.
jus left my man brown nose
I recently left my friend, who is excessively flattering.
now we gotta sac of the black for the shows
Now we have a bag of marijuana reserved for our performances.
clothes aint really nuthin ta me
Fashion and clothing are not important to me.
bit I stay wit my Timberland tree
But I always wear my Timberland boots.
and my B-double-O-T-C
And my Boot Camp Clik crew.
Rock, keep my hair notty
Rock helps maintain my dreadlocked hair.
did you know it's me floatin wit potent see
Did you realize it's me, feeling high and relaxed.
Buckshot b-d-b-d and the Evil Dee
Buckshot, Evil Dee, and I (Ruck) are together.
we rock fluently
We perform smoothly and skillfully.
Mr. McGee don't get me angry(why)
Mr. McGee, do not provoke my anger (why?
you wouldn't like it when I mangle
You would not enjoy the consequences when I violently deal with you.
your thoughts to done start to change you
I will alter your beliefs and opinions through the force of my words and actions.
rearrange you, way you all be kickin
I will rearrange your mindset and the way you present yourself.
my flava, even my neighbours
Everyone, even my close acquaintances, notices my unique style and persona.
notice a change in the Ruckest behaviour
They observe a shift in my behavior and attitude.
now you roaches don't even come close or approach this
Now you insignificant individuals should not even attempt to confront or challenge us.
what I be smokin leave your monkey ass chokin
The marijuana I smoke will make you cough and struggle.
straight from yardie like the one Robert Marley
I obtain my marijuana directly from Jamaica, similar to Bob Marley.
you hardly ever saw me witout a bag of that bomb weed
I am rarely seen without a bag of high-quality marijuana.
I wake up in the mornin and chocolate was thoughts
I begin each day with pleasant and happy thoughts.
reachin in my pocket for the roach to spark it
I reach into my pocket to find the remaining part of the marijuana joint and ignite it.
I'm steppin in hotter this year
I am entering this year with increased intensity and determination.
wit my brethren dry-tear
With my close friends, shedding tears.
my cousin wit no fear so who
My fearless cousin joins me, so who
wanna come tess Top Dawg
Wants to challenge Top Dawg?
to get you out the plastic
To defeat you thoroughly, leaving no chance for recovery.
and then take you to the morgue
And then bring your lifeless body to the morgue.
Here's Mr. Meena, the crook wit the mouth full
Introducing Mr. Meena, a dishonest individual with a big mouth.
known for bein live
Recognized for being energetic and lively.
and rockin nose flava timbos
And wearing Timberland boots with a distinct style.
half pass Lincoln
It's beyond being impressive, surpassing even Lincoln (as a reference to the five-dollar bill).
clothes that is stinkin
Wearing clothes that emit an unpleasant odor.
country bwoy got me just zonin and thinkin
This rural individual has me feeling relaxed and lost in thoughts.
Time to start stackin on you crab ass snakes
It's time to accumulate wealth and success, despite those who are deceitful and untrustworthy.
gotta move right, cuz my reps at stake
I must act strategically, as my reputation is on the line.
call up my dawgs that's quick to bust
I contact my friends who are eager and ready to engage in conflict.
P.N.C. take it back to the dust
P.N.C. (People Nurturing Culture) ensures that those who oppose us are quickly defeated and forgotten.
now I got 4 eyes to watch my back
Now I have four loyal individuals to protect and support me.
plus my own 2 make it a full 6 pack
In addition to my two eyes, the total number is six, symbolizing strength in unity.
now we bring the ruckas to wannabee knuckas
We bring chaos and violence to those who pretend to be tough.
bodyin suckas like a change of my chuckas
We defeat and overpower individuals like changing our shoes.
Don't you know the W-a-r(war)
Do you not understand the concept of war?
is o-n(on) open
It is active and ready to begin.
to them headz scopin
For those who are observing and considering getting involved.
hope-in they can get a bite
Hoping they can join us and benefit from our success.
and write what I write
And create similar content to what I produce.
but they don't know the night
But they are unaware of the darkness and challenges I have faced.
keeps me and my clique air tight(right)
Keeps me and my group close-knit and united.
all you biters wanna chunck the script
All the copycats want to imitate our style.
but your quick to take a flick
But you are eager to take a photo with me.
by my side/and you take my hand , givin tha fake smile
You pretend to be my friend, holding my hand and wearing a phony smile.
but I peeped you for awhile
But I have observed your true intentions for a long time.
ease off selecta when the beedie pulled your file
Back off, DJ, when the police expose your criminal record.
can I pull your card again
Can I expose your true nature once more?
it's the Bucks-guardian
I am Buckshot, the protector and guardian of my group.
the arm-a-leg, leg-arm & head
I am strong and powerful, representing the four basic limbs of the body.
so begin to drop the bombs(Heltah Skeltah)
Now I will start delivering powerful and impactful lyrics (Heltah Skeltah).
Booyah!
An expression of triumph and satisfaction.
you ask for it who, so people here's war
You have provoked us, so we are ready for battle.
for this I pack an automatic 4-4's
For this situation, I carry powerful firearms.
kids this aint before
This is not like the past.
so don't even speak about my fleet
Do not discuss or criticize my group of friends.
many pop junk but front when MC's meet
Many individuals talk aggressively, but act differently when they come face to face with skilled MCs.
them naw ready
They are not prepared.
Headz Aint Ready for this clique we got(dem naw ready)
People are unprepared for the strength and talent possessed by our group, Boot Camp Clik (they are not ready).
Headz Aint Ready when I swear they not(naw)
Those who doubt us and underestimate us will soon realize their mistake (they are not ready).
Heady Aint Ready for this clique we got(we really ready)
People are unprepared for the strength and talent possessed by our group, Boot Camp Clik (we are really ready).
Headz Aint Ready when I swear they not(naw)
Those who doubt us and underestimate us will soon realize their mistake (they are not ready).
Headz Aint really ready.....we the warriors
People are not truly prepared...we are the warriors.
Contributed by Alex P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
E.ssential7
This almost brought a tear to my eye when i found it! Never thought i would hear this version again!
M.A.R.V El COSMICS
Bruh YOU DON'T EVEN KNNOOOWWWW that other version didn't do it. FINALLY
Nina Flowers
Same
Jamie Curzon
Got it on funk flex tape
Naji
CoSIGN/YOU CAN GET THAT!! MAN TEARS...this THAT HUSTLIN MUSIC๐ธ!!! ONE TIME FOR MY CHILDHOOD!!
Anthony Migliaccio
For real! I had this version on the digging in the vaults album but lost it and been looking for it for a minute!! Best version for sure ๐๐
Angelo Rivera
I actually thought I imagined this beat and song. I suffer from PTSD. I just couldnโt find this track. You put a tear in my eye with this. Thank you.
Cold game Veteran ๐ฅถ
Super Dope !! They used to play this in the skate rink back in 95 ๐ฅ๐ฅ
KeyGetsIt Greene
Still sound fire! Real hip Hop right here
DEMETRICE JENKINS
Dam!!! I'm 43 now, and I still have that gangsta in me๐๐๐๐๐