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.
Illa Noyz
Boot Camp Clik Lyrics
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You didn't know so let it flow my slang bang ya
Crews move to my tunes before the Macarena
Consider it danger
Simple and plain give me the lane ahh
Catch the beat like grand groove
My hustle is mad smooth
Tight platoon since the rise of the black moon
Since you assume you've seen my sun shining
And O.G.C you notice me with Heltah Skeltah vibing
Wack venetian blinding
Wreck from mine, charged for manslaughtering at times
The Bucktown Judy
Flow like a swan with rhymes, who you be?
The Illa
You feel me in your inner
I deliver deadly like postmen
I'm holding
Hold up that's an understatement
When the beats break it ain't no move faking
I'm more them FBI guys with the rude awakening
Further contemplation
May lead to some titles being taken
When its Noyz your facing
Your placed in a stressful situation
Chorus: Illa Noyz and Heltah Skeltah
And it does
Sound ill like noise in Brownsville
Yes it does
Sound ill like noise in Brownsville
Yeah it does
Sound ill like noise in Brownsville
Yes it does
Sound ill like noise in Brownsville
[ Ruck]
Here I am (here we go)
T-A-W
L Sean, here to bring trouble to
Phony MCs I slap em up with my pistol
Try to fuck with Ruck feel the heat from the missile
what's the issue?
The issue is the topic at hand
Niggas rip and never say shit when the shot in my hand
Got the upperhand brotherman
Sift through the knowledge
God cipher divine rhymes will shine like polish
[ Illa Noyz ]
Demolish, Ill do just that
Abolishing funny style cats with them wack acts
Since that has been fact
The underdog from the underground
Leaves you facedown
Like a therapeutic back massage
Or police with a bogus charge
I'm pulling your card
To scar is my specialty ( Yo it better be )
See you don't have your cheat sheet for this test
So take a guess
And become the one to make a rational move upon, you gone
Underestimating this Boot Camp bomb
Chorus
[ Rock]
Yo, who is this dufis?
Thinking he ruthless
Broccoli your toothless
Now you sound and look stupid
You get your head spun around like a screw just
For being the only girl in the town full of men like smurf Edna
Little blue bitch
Take a foul, fuck your mama
Smack her if she never warned you about a walking bombita time-ahh
I ain't lying ya boys-ahh
that's a fair one ask Illa Noyz ( yup, yup, yup)
And like my little nephew I break toys
[ Illa Noyz ]
The Boot Campian phantoms amp son
Some of this mantel dismantle brothers with anthems
Cheaters want me like them Champion clothes
But home info
Stuck inside your head congest like common cold
When I'm on flipmode
Son Rampage the stage amaze after a Spliff Star
Lord Have Mercy when I Bust them rhymes bar after bar
See my mind spread, Its no longer a hobby
don't try me
But I put that ass to beds so pull a Javi
Chorus - 4x
The lyrics to Boot Camp Clik's "Illa Noyz" are a combination of different rap verses from members of the Boot Camp Clik, including Heltah Skeltah, Rock, and T.A..W. The song exemplifies the group's tough, streetwise style with potent lines like "Sound ill like noise in Brownsville" and "God cipher divine rhymes will shine like polish." The chorus, sung by Illa Noyz and Heltah Skeltah, is a repetitive phrase that emphasizes the rawness and intensity of the lyrics.
Throughout the verses, the MCs boast about their skills on the mic as well as their ability to dominate in the streets. For example, Ruck declares that he'll "slap em up with my pistol" and Illa Noyz threatens to "pulling your card" and "scar" anyone who underestimates their rhyming abilities. The lyrics use playful, slang-heavy language to convey the message that the Boot Camp Clik are not to be messed with.
Overall, "Illa Noyz" is a showcase of the Boot Camp Clik's talents as individual MCs and as a group. The song's hard-hitting beat and aggressive tone make it a standout track in the Clik's discography.
Line by Line Meaning
You didn't know so let it flow my slang bang ya
My unique style of language will overpower you without you realizing it.
Crews move to my tunes before the Macarena
My music is so popular, people start dancing to it before they even know the moves to the latest dance craze.
Consider it danger
My rhymes are so powerful, they should be approached with caution.
Mongol slay it play a beat like a perfect stranger
I am able to take on any challenge and make any beat my own, even if I have never heard it before.
Simple and plain give me the lane ahh
Allow me to have my space and do what I do best.
Catch the beat like grand groove
I have a natural ability to keep up with any beat and make it my own, like a seasoned dancer.
My hustle is mad smooth
My approach to my craft is effortless and flawless.
Tight platoon since the rise of the black moon
My close-knit crew has been together since the beginning and we've never lost our touch.
Since you assume you've seen my sun shining
You may think you know everything about me, but you've never seen me at my best.
And O.G.C you notice me with Heltah Skeltah vibing
My fellow rappers from Boot Camp Clik recognize my talent and we work together well.
Wack venetian blinding
My rhymes are so superior, they can blind anyone who tries to compete with me.
Wreck from mine, charged for manslaughtering at times
My rhymes can be deadly and knock out any competition.
The Bucktown Judy
I am the queen of my neighborhood and respected by all.
Flow like a swan with rhymes, who you be?
My smooth flow and impeccable rhymes show that I am a true master of my craft. Who are you to challenge me?
The Illa
I am the illest of them all, a force to be reckoned with.
You feel me in your inner
My rhymes resonate within you and you know I am speaking the truth.
I deliver deadly like postmen
My rhymes have a serious impact and can be just as dangerous as any weapon.
I'm holding
I am in complete control of my craft and my rhymes.
Hold up that's an understatement
That's an extreme understatement - I am even more powerful than you think.
When the beats break it ain't no move faking
When the beat drops, there is no pretending - you either have the skills or you don't.
I'm more them FBI guys with the rude awakening
My rhymes are so powerful, they can wake people up and shake them to their core like the FBI would.
Further contemplation
The more you think about it,
May lead to some titles being taken
You may start to realize that there are others out there who are more talented than you thought.
When its Noyz your facing
When you come up against me and my rhymes,
Your placed in a stressful situation
You will be under a great deal of pressure to compete with me and my skills.
Sound ill like noise in Brownsville
The sound of my rhymes is as powerful and raw as the streets of Brownsville, Brooklyn.
Here I am (here we go)
I am ready to show the world what I am capable of doing.
Phony MCs I slap em up with my pistol
I am not afraid to call out the fake rappers and put them in their place.
Try to fuck with Ruck feel the heat from the missile
If you challenge me or my crew, you will feel the consequences of your actions.
The issue is the topic at hand
The real problem at hand is that there are too many fake rappers out there who don't have what it takes to compete.
Got the upperhand brotherman
I am confident in my skills and I know that I am the better rapper in any situation.
Sift through the knowledge
I am able to analyze and understand the world around me in a way that others cannot.
God cipher divine rhymes will shine like polish
My rhymes are inspired by a higher power and they shine like no other, standing out as the best around.
Demolish, Ill do just that
I have no problem taking down the competition with my rhymes and skills.
Abolishing funny style cats with them wack acts
I am not afraid to call out the weak rappers and put them in their place.
Since that has been fact
This has been an ongoing issue for me - I constantly have to deal with weak rappers who can't compete.
The underdog from the underground
I may be underestimated, but I have what it takes to come out on top.
Leaves you facedown
My skills are so powerful that they can knock out even the strongest competition.
Like a therapeutic back massage
My rhymes are like a healing touch, easing stress and pain like a massage.
Or police with a bogus charge
My rhymes can also be a harsh reality, like being falsely arrested by the police.
I'm pulling your card
I am exposing your weaknesses for all to see and calling you out on your lack of skill.
To scar is my specialty ( Yo it better be )
I am skilled at taking down my competition, and I better be, because that's what I am known for.
See you don't have your cheat sheet for this test
You can't cheat your way through this - you either have the skills or you don't.
So take a guess
You can try to guess your way through it, but it won't get you far against me.
And become the one to make a rational move upon, you gone
If you don't have the skills to compete with me, you will be left behind in the competition.
Underestimating this Boot Camp bomb
Don't underestimate me or my crew - we have what it takes to come out on top.
Thinking he ruthless
You may think you are tough and can compete with me, but you are wrong.
Broccoli your toothless
You are weak and powerless against me, like a vegetable without teeth to chew it.
Now you sound and look stupid
Your lack of skill and competition against me makes you look foolish.
You get your head spun around like a screw just
My rhymes can leave you dizzy and confused, like being twisted around like a loose screw.
For being the only girl in the town full of men like smurf Edna
You are the only weak link in a group of strong rappers, like a female character in the comic book world of the Smurfs.
Little blue bitch
You are weak and insignificant, like a minor character in the Smurfs comics.
Take a foul, fuck your mama
I am not afraid to get aggressive and take down anyone who tries to compete with me, even if it means insulting their mother.
Smack her if she never warned you about a walking bombita time-ahh
If your mother didn't warn you about the danger of going up against me and my skills, then she deserves to be punished.
I ain't lying ya boys-ahh
I am not joking around - my rhymes and skills mean business.
that's a fair one ask Illa Noyz ( yup, yup, yup)
If you want to know the truth about who is the best in the game, just ask me - I will always give you an honest answer.
And like my little nephew I break toys
I am like a child who loves to destroy their toys - I love to take down weak rappers and break them apart.
The Boot Campian phantoms amp son
I am a member of the legendary rap group Boot Camp Clik, known for our impressive skills and rhymes.
Some of this mantel dismantle brothers with anthems
I have the ability to take down even the most popular rappers with my rhymes and skills.
Cheaters want me like them Champion clothes
Everyone wants to be associated with me and my success, just like everyone wants to wear Champion brand clothing.
But home info
But the reality is that I am the best and no one can compete with me.
Stuck inside your head congest like common cold
My rhymes are so powerful that they get stuck in your head like a cold, congesting your thoughts and taking over your mind.
When I'm on flipmode
When I get into the zone and start rhyming, there is no stopping me.
Son Rampage the stage amaze after a Spliff Star
My skills are so impressive that I can leave audiences in awe, just like other talented rappers like Rampage and Spliff Star.
Lord Have Mercy when I Bust them rhymes bar after bar
My rhymes are so powerful that they are almost godly - like Lord Have Mercy - and they just keep coming one after the other.
See my mind spread, Its no longer a hobby
I am a true master of my craft, and my skills are so advanced that they have become more than just a hobby - they are a way of life.
don't try me
Do not even attempt to compete with me, it is not worth the effort.
But I put that ass to beds so pull a Javi
I am able to take down even the toughest competition and leave them defeated and humiliated, like someone being carried to bed after a night of drinking - hence the reference to 'pulling a Javi.'
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