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 R Reddee Part II
Boot Camp Clik Lyrics
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For The People
Headz Are Reddee Pt. Ii
Intro:
R-u ready...(to my west coast headz come on)
Ready... all my headz are you ready
And to my east coast headz come on
R-u-ready... i say all my peoples are you ready
I say are you ready
All my people are you ready
[Louieville]
Muthafucka had it up to here,
From my chest to my head
When the led paint the town red bloodshed your dead
I groove thru these pavements
We all together theres no slaveships
So run these rebels that race this
Be watchful of large cows hovering covering in the dawn
Husk its the storm, i cock back
Relax and drink the henne-vill slugga
My fleet will see ahead so we will see you sucka
Shake em down for profound sound
Punk your down by lightnin, throw your fists up cuz...
[Tek]
The escapade when its followed, move the shit from guatemala
Move the q-u 7 years ago wit my father
I met shorty whop at a block dice game
No words where exchanged, body language did its thang
Think i didnt when i did take honey back to the nest
Twist the back as soon as we hit the rest
Me tongue and kisses sway like a fly wind bloom
Seductivly undressed as she layed across the room
And cocked her seat up on the bed and grabbed her ankles and said
Its been a long time lets see if your ready yet
Chorus
All my peoples are you ready
R-u.all my peopless are you ready
[Steele]
We the soldiers of misfortune have faught one common cause
I keep mine in yours for fallen off
When sources uncontrollable offers coffins for all of you
Soon we′ll see it might be too late to come in unity
[Rock]
Yo its on again,
Wack get gone it when boot camp begin swarmin in
So i say all my peoples are you ready,
Are you ready, not the one gas like the getty let the
Soldiers get busy light this party like a bar-be
You too late once we start we, nothin gets copy
When squads meet, oh god we gon last
When im rockin you cant escape from me
From the grass out the smash
We rock rows, i crash like a drunk driver wit his tire slashed
Punk you dont know the half and if you do
Then maybe you can fuck wit me
And my w-w-b-c-c
[Starang]
Oh, oh its my go, i blow mc's outta the frame
Tell me that it wassnt your last l.p. to blame
So i got this shit lockdown like terrorists in airplanes
Now that my swear is complete i got no time for games
(I know)me and rino be like the lone ranger and tonto
Stickin niggas up for they weed and they pronto
I play the background call me the head honcho
Out to get mine, i aint got no time for your convo
I got you, hak-2, hit em wit a combo
Me and ville sluggah out a shorty in diablo
Chorus
[Top dog]
Life is a sound, we a de champions, the champions... yeeeeah
Listen to sound, we a de numba one sound, de numba ones yeeeah
For de people dem, we have to be a little stronger
All in all the top dog you will be wrong-
To miss, the storm on cd-rom
Givin you the bomb, big up to tawl sean
[Ruck]
From an unknown region, me and my legion
Never believe in the evil ways of a heathen
I breathe in, out improve on my physical
Trees keep me blessed, prepare for my ritual
Its critical when i belittle fools wit syllables
I choose to use cuz yall niggas is pitiful
Its difficult to see whose ready
Nocoturnal journalist racin thru crews like andretti
[Buckshot]
As i come back on tracks
Put you in the mood to sit back and relax
I hope you cop a swat cuz what i got rocks
Your mind body and soul as i take control
Whats the definition of buck.force
I stayed away for 3 years but came back in the 4th
To stand alone on the throne of course
Buck be the boss, the rest gettin tossed
True...
Outro:
Buckshot is here to stay you best believe it in
Now you ready for what we got
Gotta give a big big-up
To the whole conference all
Tigga, tek and sway, the bay boys in the place to be
B double o t-c-a-m-p, an we busy
Gotta big-up illanoiz, dj swan, the representativz
Always representin yall
The song Headz R Reddee Part II by Boot Camp Clik is an edgy and hard-hitting rap track that showcases the group's unique style and lyricism. The song starts with the intro chanting "R-u ready...", which leads to Louieville's powerful opening verse that touches on the themes of rebellion and unity. The lyrics are cleverly crafted to paint a picture of revolution and liberation through the imagery of streets, rebels, and slaveships.
The song continues with verses from Tek, Steele, Rock, Starang, Top Dog, Ruck, and Buckshot, each delivering a distinct narrative in their unique style. The song's chorus, "All my peoples are you ready, R-u.all my peoples are you ready," emphasizes the group's message of unity and reflects their desire to build a movement that transcends borders and race.
Headz R Reddee Part II is a powerful track that highlights the Boot Camp Clik's unique style and their message of resistance and hope. The song stands out for its strong lyrics, aggressive beats, and catchy chorus, making it a fan favorite and a testament to the group's talent and creativity.
Line by Line Meaning
R-u ready...(to my west coast headz come on)
Are you ready for this? (to the west coast listeners)
Ready... all my headz are you ready
Are you ready now? (to all listeners)
And to my east coast headz come on
Let's not forget about our east coast listeners
R-u-ready... i say all my peoples are you ready
Are you really ready for this?
And to my headz thats overseas
A shout out to our fans overseas
I say are you ready
Let's do this!
[Louieville]
Muthafucka had it up to here,
I've had enough of this
From my chest to my head
It's driving me crazy
When the led paint the town red bloodshed your dead
When bullets start flying, you're as good as dead
I groove thru these pavements
I navigate through the streets
We all together theres no slaveships
We're all united and there's no need for division
So run these rebels that race this
Let's run the rebels who cause problems
Be watchful of large cows hovering covering in the dawn
Be careful of the danger that lurks in the early morning
Husk its the storm, i cock back
The storm is coming and I'm ready
Relax and drink the henne-vill slugga
Take it easy and have a drink
My fleet will see ahead so we will see you sucka
My team is prepared and we'll come out on top
Shake em down for profound sound
Let's bring them down with some deep, meaningful lyrics
Punk your down by lightnin, throw your fists up cuz...
Your punk status will be exposed and you better fight back
[Tek]
The escapade when its followed, move the shit from guatemala
If you're being chased, move and escape to Guatemala
Move the q-u 7 years ago wit my father
Escape to Q-U seven years ago with my father
I met shorty whop at a block dice game
I met a girl at a street gambling game
No words where exchanged, body language did its thang
We communicated through body language
Think i didnt when i did take honey back to the nest
You think I didn't take her home
Twist the back as soon as we hit the rest
As soon as we got home, things got heated
Me tongue and kisses sway like a fly wind bloom
My kisses and tongue move gently like the wind
Seductivly undressed as she layed across the room
She undressed in a seductive way as she laid down
And cocked her seat up on the bed and grabbed her ankles and said
She got in position on the bed and said...
Its been a long time lets see if your ready yet
It's been a while, let's see if you're up for this
Chorus
All my peoples are you ready
All of our listeners, are you ready?
R-u.all my peopless are you ready
Are you really ready though?
[Steele]
We the soldiers of misfortune have faught one common cause
We've come together for one common goal
I keep mine in yours for fallen off
I've got your back if you fall
When sources uncontrollable offers coffins for all of you
When the danger is too much to handle and everyone is at risk
Soon we'll see it might be too late to come in unity
If we don't come together now, it might be too late
[Rock]
Yo its on again,
We're back at it again
Wack get gone it when boot camp begin swarmin in
Get out of here when Boot Camp starts coming in
So i say all my peoples are you ready,
All our fans, are you ready?
Are you ready, not the one gas like the getty let the
Are you truly ready? Don't just talk, let's see it
Soldiers get busy light this party like a bar-be
Let's get this party started like a barbecue
You too late once we start we, nothin gets copy
Once we start, we can't be stopped and nothing can duplicate what we bring
When squads meet, oh god we gon last
When our squads come together, we'll definitely last
When im rockin you cant escape from me
When I'm performing, you can't escape my influence
From the grass out the smash
I come from humble beginnings, but now I've achieved great success
We rock rows, i crash like a drunk driver wit his tire slashed
We cause a huge commotion and I cause destruction like a drunk driver with a flat tire
Punk you dont know the half and if you do
You have no idea what you're up against, and if you do...
Then maybe you can fuck wit me
Then you might stand a chance against me
And my w-w-b-c-c
And my crew, the Boot Camp Clik
[Starang]
Oh, oh its my go, i blow mc's outta the frame
It's my turn to shine, I kill other MC's with my rhymes
Tell me that it wassnt your last l.p. to blame
Don't tell me that your last album wasn't a flop
So i got this shit lockdown like terrorists in airplanes
I've got this whole game under control, just like terrorists in planes
Now that my swear is complete i got no time for games
Now that I've achieved success, I'm not playing around anymore
(I know)me and rino be like the lone ranger and tonto
Me and my partner Rino are like the classic duo the Lone Ranger and Tonto
Stickin niggas up for they weed and they pronto
Robbing people for their weed and money
I play the background call me the head honcho
I might be in the background, but I'm still the leader
Out to get mine, i aint got no time for your convo
I'm out to get what's mine and I don't have time for small talk
I got you, hak-2, hit em wit a combo
I got your back, Hak-2, let's hit them with a combo
Me and ville sluggah out a shorty in diablo
Me and Ville Sluggah found a girl and brought her back to the hotel
[Top dog]
Life is a sound, we a de champions, the champions... yeeeeah
Life is all about the sound, and we are the champions
Listen to sound, we a de numba one sound, de numba ones yeeeah
Listen to our music, we are the number one crew
For de people dem, we have to be a little stronger
We need to be a little stronger for our fans
All in all the top dog you will be wrong-
Overall, you'll be wrong if you underestimate Top Dog
To miss, the storm on cd-rom
Don't miss out on the storm captured on CD-ROM
Givin you the bomb, big up to tawl sean
We're giving you the best music, shoutout to Tawl Sean
[Ruck]
From an unknown region, me and my legion
I come from a place no one knows, but I have my team with me
Never believe in the evil ways of a heathen
I don't believe in the ways of an evil person
I breathe in, out improve on my physical
I focus on my breathing and improving my physical abilities
Trees keep me blessed, prepare for my ritual
Smoking trees keeps me calm and ready for my performance
Its critical when i belittle fools wit syllables
I have to be critical when I rap and shut down my opponents
I choose to use cuz yall niggas is pitiful
I rhyme the way I do because you guys are weak
Its difficult to see whose ready
It's hard to tell who's really ready for this competition
Nocoturnal journalist racin thru crews like andretti
I move quickly through other crews like a racing journalist
[Buckshot]
As i come back on tracks
As I return to the music scene
Put you in the mood to sit back and relax
My music can put you in a relaxed state
I hope you cop a swat cuz what i got rocks
I hope you get into my music because it's great
Your mind body and soul as i take control
I'll take control of your mind, body, and soul through my music
Whats the definition of buck.force
Do you know what Buck.Force means?
I stayed away for 3 years but came back in the 4th
I took a break for three years, but returned four years later
To stand alone on the throne of course
To be successful on my own, of course
Buck be the boss, the rest gettin tossed
I'm the boss and everyone else is getting left behind
True...
Outro:
Buckshot is here to stay you best believe it in
I'm here to stay and you better believe it
Now you ready for what we got
Are you ready for what we're bringing?
Gotta give a big big-up
We've got to give a shoutout
To the whole conference all
To everyone listening
Tigga, tek and sway, the bay boys in the place to be
Shoutout to Tigga, Tek, and Sway, as well as the Bay Boys
B double o t-c-a-m-p, an we busy
Boot Camp Clik, we're working hard
Gotta big-up illanoiz, dj swan, the representativz
Big shoutout to Illanoiz, DJ Swan, and The Representativz
Always representin yall
We're always representing for our fans
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