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.
Likkle Youth Man Dem
Boot Camp Clik Lyrics
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Ride wit me, so easily
To the other side of the Timberland tree
You can walk wit me, smoke freely
On the other of the Timberland tree
(Steele)
Likkle Youth Man Dem, said "What's up trooper?"
You a true star, shine ya light no matter what ya mood for
I got my eye on you, cuz you represent the future
(Louieville Sluggah)
We be ya gun busters, your gold rushers
Quick to touch and stuff ya, D.O. quicker picker upper, truth
(Starang Wondah)
My mind dwellin, there's no tellin who you see whore
Ac' and night, pass to the right
Cuz the weed cause speed ball
Through time laughin, jokin, smokin
Talkin about AK blastin
(Top Dog Big Kahuna)
Don't make me madder than, I am already
Despite it might be a fight, between a loose bullet and a machete
I'm steadily raisin my voice to prove a point
Better be on point, or join inside to put my joint
Like Spike, we might desice to act up
You relax, huh, it was Likkle Youth Man, the attacker
(Hook)
Likkle Youth Man Dem, Likkle, Likkle Youth Man
You can take a walk wit me and see
Likkle, Likkle, Youth Man Dem, Likkle Youth Man
To the other side of the Timberland tree
(Chorus)
(Tek)
What it is? And welcome to the real world, Dig'
I'm not tryin to prophecize, I just wanna see ya life
But you insist on beein face, to let the world mind them
Die die, gon, you curse your mother, wit no problem
And steal a chicken, act fly, you couldn't hold back the cry
When officer mon come give your last pat on ya back side
Offi' take a look at eye, no meet 'em trife and bar
Because I choose jah and live as rastafari
(Louieville Sluggah)
You can, touch me, hear me, smell, see and feel me
I pray to God, that makes me real G.O.D.
(Steele)
I see young bloods in the street yards
Talkin bout "Peace, God", seen God, became a piece
And nigga slang how hard, to be, but I take you through
If you got a few, do it right, somethin like the God rule,
the yonder do
(Louieville Sluggah)
I see what you mean, I feel, my brother's don't listen
But how to capitalize, is how my rod is fishin
Deep sea, water, time is gettin shorter
So books and things, they get tossed upon the brawler
(Steele)
Yea, but a lesson learned is a jewel earned for the keepin
So I stay reachin and keep my ass out the precinct
(Starang Wondah)
So, whose to say, crews today
Is really what them bullshit out there, that niggas is tryin to say
Everything I hear, niggas talk about that
They be walkin the streets, and be off wit the gat
Niggas act like you know, if you don't know how to act
Then ya set ya self up for the Originoo Gunn Clap
(Top Dog Big Kahuna)
We are the wickedest Gunn from outta New York
People them talk about them Gunn out the buck
You want them to get just brought up, you fool ed' up
War is in the midst, and the richie wound up deader
(Starang Wondah)
Just the other day, my man from around the way
Used to brag to me, how he smoked a pound a day
He said "Resistance" niggas get hit up wit the instance
Struck from a far, boyakah from a distance
(Chorus)
(Steele)
As I knowledge the environment, I ascend
On a mission, reminiscin bout memories missin
Wishin bout moves I should of made
Games I should of never played
Nights I should of stayed in the crib
(Tek)
It's been a while since my sun shine
So many dark clouds out tryin to smother mine
As soon as my boot touch asphalt
Plain clothes and those molds, beemin at my grill, tryin assault
Out my features, sayin I match pictures
They had in they possession, said they wanted out for question
(Steele)
No lesson soon that we know never
Where I'm goin, what I'm doin, who, showin who's proven
All I see is fools gluin on the corner snoozin
Choosin routes that leave them ass out, straight loosin
Whose in the case to faced for some irrelevant cause
Fightin was that keep the people back off the walls
Of course you be lookin out, like feel look out on the spot
Bout be tooken out, jakes stickin out, where we hangin out
So while I'm just tryin to see how you makin out
What you thinkin bout, who you thinkin bout
Seein if it's me then, will it be to make a meanin
Right now, seems to be the place
(Chorus 2X)
The song “Likkle Youth Man Dem” by Boot Camp Clik talks about the struggles faced by the younger generation in urban areas. The chorus talks about taking a trip to the other side of the “Timberland tree”, which is a metaphor for escaping the harsh realities of the streets and engaging in peaceful activities like walking and smoking weed. Different members of the group contribute verses that delve into various aspects of life in the rough urban environment, including police harassment, crime, poverty, and lack of opportunities. The lyrics speak to the resilience of the younger generation, their struggle for survival, and their hope for a brighter future.
Louieville Sluggah’s verse touches on the group’s identity as “gun busters, gold rushers” who quickly react to threats and stay true to their principles. Steele talks about the importance of positive role models, particularly in representing the future of the community. Tek’s verse emphasizes the need for young people to change their ways and avoid getting caught up in criminal activities. Overall, the song serves as a call to action for the younger generation to stay focused on their goals and strive for better opportunities, with the hope of breaking the cycle of poverty and violence.
Line by Line Meaning
Ride wit me, so easily
Come along with me effortlessly
To the other side of the Timberland tree
To a different area, where we can be free
You can walk wit me, smoke freely
Join me, and we can walk and smoke without worry
Likkle Youth Man Dem, said "What's up trooper?"
Young boys ask how you're doing, soldier
No disrespect, to Timothy, cuz I know how the Utah
No disrespect to the police, because I know how they operate
You a true star, shine ya light no matter what ya mood for
You shine bright, regardless of your mood
I got my eye on you, cuz you represent the future
I'm keeping an eye on you, as you are the future
We be ya gun busters, your gold rushers
We are the ones who tear apart the competition and claim the prize
Quick to touch and stuff ya, D.O. quicker picker upper, truth
We are quick to finish you off, and the truth is we never miss
My mind dwellin, there's no tellin who you see whore
My mind wanders, and there's no telling who you might find there
Ac' and night, pass to the right
During the day and night, we pass the joint to the right
Cuz the weed cause speed ball
Marijuana causes a surge of energy
Through time laughin, jokin, smokin
As time passes, we laugh, joke, and smoke
Talkin about AK blastin
Talking about using AK-47s
Don't make me madder than, I am already
Don't provoke me any further
Despite it might be a fight, between a loose bullet and a machete
It might come down to a fight between shooting and using a machete
I'm steadily raisin my voice to prove a point
I'm raising my voice to make my point clear
Better be on point, or join inside to put my joint
Be alert or you might get hit, like a joint being passed around
Like Spike, we might decide to act up
Like Spike Lee, we might choose to misbehave
You relax, huh, it was Likkle Youth Man, the attacker
Don't get too comfortable, as the attacker might be a young boy
Likkle Youth Man Dem, Likkle, Likkle Youth Man
Little youth men, little, little youth man
You can take a walk wit me and see
You can join me for a walk and witness
What it is? And welcome to the real world, Dig'
What's up, and welcome to the harsh reality
I'm not tryin to prophecize, I just wanna see ya life
I'm not trying to predict the future, I just want to see you alive
But you insist on beein face, to let the world mind them
But you choose to confront and let the world's opinions affect you
Die die, gon, you curse your mother, wit no problem
You disrespect your own mother without hesitation
And steal a chicken, act fly, you couldn't hold back the cry
You steal a chicken, act cool, but end up crying
When officer mon come give your last pat on ya back side
When the police officers give you their final punishment
Offi' take a look at eye, no meet 'em trife and bar
Police take a hard, scrutinizing look
Because I choose jah and live as rastafari
Because I choose god and live as a Rastafarian
I pray to God, that makes me real G.O.D.
I pray to god, who makes me a true gangsta
I see young bloods in the street yards
I see young gang members in the streets
Talkin bout "Peace, God", seen God, became a piece
Talking about peace, calling each other god, but still violent
And nigga slang how hard, to be, but I take you through
Talking about how difficult it is, but I'll guide you through
If you got a few, do it right, somethin like the God rule
If you have something, do it properly, like the rules of god
Deep sea, water, time is gettin shorter
Like deep water, time is running out
So books and things, they get tossed upon the brawler
Books and education get thrown away in violent situations
Yea, but a lesson learned is a jewel earned for the keepin
A lesson learned is valuable and should be remembered
So I stay reachin and keep my ass out the precinct
So I keep learning and avoiding the police station
Whose to say, crews today
Who knows what's happening with gangs these days
Is really what them bullshit out there, that niggas is tryin to say
What they're saying might not be true
Everything I hear, niggas talk about that
All I hear is talk about gang violence
They be walkin the streets, and be off wit the gat
They walk the streets armed
Niggas act like you know, if you don't know how to act
Act like you know, but if you don't, don't act recklessly
Then ya set ya self up for the Originoo Gunn Clap
Then you put yourself in danger of getting shot
We are the wickedest Gunn from outta New York
We are the most dangerous gang in New York
People them talk about them Gunn out the buck
People talk about the guns we carry
You want them to get just brought up, you fool ed' up
If you want to bring them up, you're foolish
War is in the midst, and the richie wound up deader
There is a war going on, and the rich end up dead
Just the other day, my man from around the way
Just recently, my friend from the area
Used to brag to me, how he smoked a pound a day
Used to boast to me about how much he smoked
He said "Resistance" niggas get hit up wit the instance
He said that those who resist get shot immediately
Struck from a far, boyakah from a distance
Shot from afar, quickly and accurately
As I knowledge the environment, I ascend
As I learn about my surroundings, I rise above
On a mission, reminiscin bout memories missin
On a mission, remembering what's missing
Wishin bout moves I should of made
Wishing I had made different choices
Games I should of never played
Games I never should have gotten involved in
Nights I should of stayed in the crib
Nights I should have stayed home
It's been a while since my sun shine
It's been a while since things went well for me
So many dark clouds out tryin to smother mine
So many bad things happening to me
As soon as my boot touch asphalt
As soon as I step outside
Plain clothes and those molds, beemin at my grill, tryin assault
Undercover police and others staring at me, trying to intimidate me
Out my features, sayin I match pictures
Looking at my face, saying I fit the description
They had in they possession, said they wanted out for question
Saying they want to take me in for questioning
No lesson soon that we know never
We never seem to learn
Where I'm goin, what I'm doin, who, showin who's proven
Where I'm headed, what I'm doing, and who's proving themselves
All I see is fools gluin on the corner snoozin
All I see are foolish people hanging out and wasting time
Choosin routes that leave them ass out, straight loosin
Choosing paths that lead to failure
Whose in the case to faced for some irrelevant cause
Who's going to be blamed for something meaningless
Fightin was that keep the people back off the walls
Fighting is what keeps people from feeling trapped
Of course you be lookin out, like feel look out on the spot
Of course you should be alert, like watching out in a dangerous area
Bout be tooken out, jakes stickin out, where we hangin out
About to be arrested, with police watching where we hang out
So while I'm just tryin to see how you makin out
So I'm trying to see how you're doing
What you thinkin bout, who you thinkin bout
What are you thinking about, and who are you thinking about?
Seein if it's me then, will it be to make a meanin
Seeing if I have a purpose in your life
Right now, seems to be the place
Right now, this seems like the right place to be
Contributed by Jasmine E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AlmightyEvil1
Long live BCC
@MrONE50
Tunes
@AlmightyEvil1
Good shit.
@Well_fed_crackhead
Never heard this version but now I'm wondering where the hell I heard the version I know since it's not on YouTube.
@oldtanellesses
It was a hidden track on The OGC - Da Storm CD. I'm guessing they didn't clear the sample - which is partially replayed here (poorly)
@Well_fed_crackhead
@@oldtanellesses cool, thanks for that info.
@snoopdog44144
This was the best song on the album beside ohkodoke
@DonDessaDesoto20s
It was "Last Time" for me.
@snoopdog44144
@@DonDessaDesoto20s yea that was a good one too
@snoopdog44144
@@DonDessaDesoto20s "Eyes watch as I make moves, Livin proof that the struggle still continues, Who's out to gain for fame? Let him not remain vain"