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.
Whoop His Ass
Boot Camp Clik Lyrics
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Yeah, this one for all you motherfuckers dissing me
And don't I'm listening, well I'm listening you listen
I went from rags to riches, riches to rags
On my face & pocket to the one on gat
For the ones that be up back like anybody did it
Fronting like fake digits look Kenyta did it
The hardest admit it put my heart in it
I ain't trying to see broke all wanna do is see notes
A few mill with an ill speedboat
And I quote Buck ain't daily good
Fuck words, I spits shots till you feel good
Love rap & I love mc-ing
Shit but still love killing every nigga in sight
No reason, we in duck season, watch out
Elmer bud, smoke the fuss pull the glock out
Jack in box two shots pop out
Still money on the dow pitch stock out
It's Duckdown I-N-C for niggas who be D-I-C-K ride I-N-G
Don't hate just holla and you can follow pitbull & rottweilers
Who wear chain tight collar
Benz to Impalas
Friends who just gotta grab they dick, cause they love
Hip Hop like Big Poppa
Dog, Heh I know it's hard to see
But I'm Whoop your Ass my squad & me
(Rufus Blaq/Chorus)
That nigga on block slanging
Whoop his ass
Talking bout how he banging
Whoop his ass
Nigga felt your girl ass
Whoop his ass
He fronting on your cash
Whoop his ass
If he get up in your face
Whoop his ass
Put him back in his place
Whoop his ass
Don't be playing with these niggas, man
You better Whoop his ass (repeat)
(Steele & Tek)
Who dem niggas over there (Steele)
Some broke dude fronting thinks I was scared (Tek)
Man., get that thang what he moving onions (Tek)
Stop playing I'll show you how to this younging (Tek)
See we about biz feed the kids, no apologies (Steele)
Pushing for you industry niggas no stopping this
(Steele)
Been pissing whores before R.Kezzy (Tek)
We number one stunners like Baby &Wezzy (Tek)
Do like it's easy want me, see me (Steele)
Fuck talking, we squeezing my lips is greasy (Steele)
My neck, My back (Tek)
Y'all I'm gonna light this head crack (Tek)
My neck, My back (Tek)
Suck my dick & nut sack (Tek)
Bitch! (Tek)
(Chorus)
(Buckshot)
Who this flapping like he started something
Acting like you hard or something
Man, listen you can sell drugs for life
I'm a hit-man for hire sell slugs for life
And you that right anybody left goodnight
Run you down your last sight is the headlight
In the Halo niggas better watch what they say yo
Cause I don't play no bank broke O.K. so
Up the world like I saw your girl
Fuck yours I throw up Crowhill you throw up Earl
I keep a mac by my dog precious
So I can bark & bite at the same time
Y'all test up I spaz out ass-low I never ass out
Keep a gun I be the first one to pull the brass out no doubt
So I ain't to prove you nothing
But I can prove one thing is that you two-way fronting
(Chorus)
The song Whoop His Ass by Boot Camp Clik is a rap song that is laced with aggressive and audacious lyrics. The song talks about the struggles of the members of the Boot Camp Clik and how they went from rags to riches and then from riches to rags again. They talk about wanting to make money through music and the things they will do to protect themselves from anyone who tries to stop them on their quest. The song also touches on the idea of loyalty and brotherhood among gangsters, as well as the need to deal with people who disrespect them.
The first verse is delivered by Buckshot, and it tells a story of his life as a rapper who is constantly being doubted by his peers. He talks about how he started from the bottom and worked his way up to the top, only to lose everything and start over again. He talks about how he would rather make money than be broke, and how he would do anything to protect himself and his gang. The chorus is sung by Rufus Blaq, and it talks about the different scenarios where it's necessary to "whoop his ass". The verses by Steele and Tek talk about their experiences as gangsters and the decisions they make to protect themselves and their families.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, this one for all you motherfuckers dissing me
Addressing those who are disrespecting his name and reputation
And don't I'm listening, well I'm listening you listen
Acknowledging that he is paying attention and urging them to do the same
I went from rags to riches, riches to rags
On my face & pocket to the one on gat
Explaining his journey from poverty to wealth and then back to having nothing but a gun
For the ones that be up back like anybody did it
Fronting like fake digits look Kenyta did it
Calling out those who act like they are successful when they are not, referencing a person who faked their wealth
Prolific hard-core shit I gotta spit it
The hardest admit it put my heart in it
Describing his intense and authentic style of rap
I ain't trying to see broke all wanna do is see notes
A few mill with an ill speedboat
Explaining his motivation to make money and enjoy a luxurious lifestyle
And I quote Buck ain't daily good
Fuck words, I spits shots till you feel good
Expressing his skill and confidence as a rapper while also referencing his willingness to use violence if necessary
Love rap & I love mc-ing
Shit but still love killing every nigga in sight
Enjoying his profession as a rapper but also expressing a thirst for violence
No reason, we in duck season, watch out
Elmer bud, smoke the fuss pull the glock out
Jack in box two shots pop out
Referencing the cartoon character Elmer Fudd and his catchphrase while also describing his readiness to use a gun
Still money on the dow pitch stock out
It's Duckdown I-N-C for niggas who be D-I-C-K ride I-N-G
Bringing attention to his record label and calling out those who blindly support it without thinking for themselves
Don't hate just holla and you can follow pitbull & rottweilers
Who wear chain tight collar
Benz to Impalas
Encouraging others to join him and his crew, describing their style and wealth
Friends who just gotta grab they dick, cause they love
Hip Hop like Big Poppa
Dog, Heh I know it's hard to see
But I'm Whoop your Ass my squad & me
Describing his close friends and their mutual love for hip hop, ending with a warning to anyone who opposes them
That nigga on block slanging
Whoop his ass
Talking bout how he banging
Whoop his ass
Nigga felt your girl ass
Whoop his ass
He fronting on your cash
Whoop his ass
If he get up in your face
Whoop his ass
Put him back in his place
Whoop his ass
Don't be playing with these niggas, man
You better Whoop his ass (repeat)
The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the need for physical retaliation against those who disrespect or harm you or your loved ones
Who dem niggas over there (Steele)
Some broke dude fronting thinks I was scared (Tek)
Identifying those he is observing and describing one of them as a person pretending to be wealthy
Man., get that thang what he moving onions (Tek)
Stop playing I'll show you how to this younging (Tek)
Encouraging his companion to take action and instructing him to be confident
See we about biz feed the kids, no apologies (Steele)
Pushing for you industry niggas no stopping this
Describing their focus on making money and providing for their families, while also stating their determination to succeed in the music industry
Been pissing whores before R.Kezzy (Tek)
We number one stunners like Baby &Wezzy (Tek)
Boasting about their sexual prowess and comparing themselves to successful rappers Baby and Lil Wayne
Do like it's easy want me, see me (Steele)
Fuck talking, we squeezing my lips is greasy (Steele)
Demonstrating their confidence and willingness to use violence
My neck, My back (Tek)
Y'all I'm gonna light this head crack (Tek)
My neck, My back (Tek)
Suck my dick & nut sack (Tek)
Bitch! (Tek)
Using vulgar language and a sexually explicit reference to assert dominance and intimidate others
Who this flapping like he started something
Acting like you hard or something
Man, listen you can sell drugs for life
I'm a hit-man for hire sell slugs for life
Challenging someone who is pretending to be tough and warning them that he is not to be underestimated, referencing his willingness to use his gun at all times
And you that right anybody left goodnight
Run you down your last sight is the headlight
In the Halo niggas better watch what they say yo
Cause I don't play no bank broke O.K. so
Asserting his power over anyone who opposes him and issuing a warning to others that they must be careful what they say or do around him
Up the world like I saw your girl
Fuck yours I throw up Crowhill you throw up Earl
I keep a mac by my dog precious
So I can bark & bite at the same time
Further describing his dominance and territoriality, referencing his neighborhood and his weapon of choice
Y'all test up I spaz out ass-low I never ass out
Keep a gun I be the first one to pull the brass out no doubt
So I ain't to prove you nothing
But I can prove one thing is that you two-way fronting
Explaining his temperament and readiness to use his gun, while also declaring his ability to recognize those who are pretending to be something they are not
Contributed by Colin J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.