Two albums were released, Buckshot LeFonque (1994) (which featured mostly DJ Premier produced tracks) and the follow up Music Evolution (1997) (which featured mostly Frank McComb on the vocals). Other frequent collaborators were Branford Marsalis' brother, Delfeayo Marsalis and rapper Uptown (of Dope On Plastic fame) aka 50 The Unknown Soldier. Both albums displayed a very broad musical picture, which is probably the reason why they failed to be commercially successful.
The name Buckshot LeFonque was a pseudonym of the jazz saxophonist Julian "Cannonball" Adderley.
Live band members include:
* Branford Marsalis - MC as well as tenor, alto & soprano sax
* Frank McComb - keyboards & vocals
* 50 Styles:The Unknown Soldier, Ricky Dacosta - rapper
* Joey Calderazzo - keyboards / first tour
* Kermith Campbell - keyboards / until Frank was available
* Russell Gunn - trumpet
* John Touchy - Trombone - first tour
* Carl Burnett - acoustic & electric guitar
* Reggie Washington - upright & electric bass / first half of first tour
* Reginald Veal - upright & electric bass / second half of first tour
* Eric Revis - upright & electric bass / second tour
* DJ Apollo - turntables "Wheels O Steel"
* Rocky Bryant - drums & percussion & beat accurate sample triggering
* Mino Cinelu - percussion / first tour
* Black Heart the group - reggae rappers / first tour
Breakfast @ Denny's
Buckshot LeFonque Lyrics
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I'm sippin' on Bacardi from the night before
There she goes
She's laughin' with a guy she's never met before
She wants Maybach limousines, breakfast at Tiffany's
I know I've seen her on the front page of TMZ
A twenty says she follows me outside the door
She like me for all the wrong reasons
Her mind change like the four seasons
Trip to Vegas just for the weekend
Jet to Tao Beach to the Palm no sleepin'
She goin' to stay if she say she leavin'
So babe, when you leavin'?
(Don't leave)
Mind games in a short time frame
Stop bein' lame and take off your tang top
(Right now)
We aint' gotta rush though
Aint in love but I gotta crush yo
Expensive taste but I came up soon
Won't buy sex but I'll pay for the room
Flash cars, diamond rings, drivin' fast in the diamond lane
From the covers of my sheets to the covers of the magazines
Here I go
I'm sippin' on Bacardi from the night before
There she goes
She's laughin' with a guy she's never met before
She wants Maybach limousines, breakfast at Tiffany's
I know I've seen her on the front page of TMZ
A twenty says she follows me outside the door
Louie Verse:
One shot with a side a lime
Body shots, who's in line?
Next up, no Patron
Don Julio is a friend of mine
Three more, I'm up to no good
Crashing parties in Malibu
Turn it up all night long
They love to sing along
She's another material girl
Diamonds, caviar, and pearls
Trust us, we've seen them all
Island hopping around the world
Not me, I don't mind
I just think we're two of a kind
Taking pictures all night long
She loves to sing along
Here I go
I'm sippin' on Bacardi from the night before
There she goes
She's laughin' with a guy she's never met before
She wants Maybach limousines, breakfast at Tiffany's
I know I've seen her on the front page of TMZ
A twenty says she follows me outside the door
Lex Verse:
She a fan cause my song is classic
She into yoga so gymnastic
Got cash but she's so plastic
But that's what keeps me laughin'
She's a model
She's a singer
She's an actress
Cause she's attractive
Her moms a cougar I got catnip
Summer in Ibiza, let's take that trip
Walk past paparazzi for close-ups
Chateau Marmont for mimosas
Yeah
She just want to be seen
With the new, heart throb on E!
Her friends want to party at the lake house
Jet ski, sun tan, and make out
Pull cake out, it's my turn
She going from red carpets to carpet burns
Here I go
I'm sippin' on Bacardi from the night before
There she goes
She's laughin' with a guy she's never met before
She wants; Maybach limousines, breakfast at Tiffany's
I know I've seen her on the front page of TMZ
A twenty says she follows me outside the door
The lyrics to Buckshot LeFonque's "Breakfast @ Denny's" paint a picture of a hedonistic lifestyle with a focus on physical pleasures and material possessions. The verses are spoken from the perspective of different men who are all attracted to a woman who seems to be seeking a life of luxury and fame. The first verse sets the scene with one man drinking Bacardi from the night before and observing the woman as she laughs with a stranger. He notes that she wants Maybach limousines and breakfast at Tiffany's, indicating that she is drawn to expensive things and the glamor of high society. The Shwayze verse continues this theme, portraying the woman as someone who changes her mind frequently and seeks out indulgent experiences like trips to Vegas and jetting off to exclusive beach clubs. He acknowledges that she has expensive taste, but that he is still drawn to her. The Louie verse describes various party scenes and implies that the woman is just one of many who seek out experiences that are fueled by alcohol, status symbols, and attention from the paparazzi. Finally, the Lex verse focuses on the woman's physical attractiveness and her desire to be seen with someone like him. He notes that she is a model, singer, and actress, and that her mother is a "cougar." Despite her superficiality, he is still amused by her, and he seems to be willing to indulge her luxury-seeking lifestyle for a time.
Overall, the lyrics of "Breakfast @ Denny's" suggest that there is a certain allure to a life of excess and pleasure-seeking, but that it ultimately leads to emptiness and dissatisfaction. The men in the song are all attracted to the woman because she represents a certain kind of lifestyle that they find exciting, but they also seem to recognize that she lacks substance and that her desires are ultimately unfulfilling. It's also worth noting that the title of the song, "Breakfast @ Denny's," seems to be a deliberate contrast to the type of luxury and exclusivity that the rest of the lyrics focus on. Denny's is a chain restaurant that is known for its affordable, no-frills breakfast options, so the juxtaposition of this with the other images in the song creates an interesting tension.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I go
Beginning of the song, narrator sets the scene
I'm sippin' on Bacardi from the night before
Narrator is still drunk from last night, indicating a party lifestyle
There she goes
Narrator notices a woman he recognizes
She's laughin' with a guy she's never met before
The woman is outgoing and sociable with new people
She wants Maybach limousines, breakfast at Tiffany's
The woman desires the finer things in life
I know I've seen her on the front page of TMZ
The woman is a celebrity or enjoys attention
A twenty says she follows me outside the door
The singer is confident that the woman is attracted to him
She like me for all the wrong reasons
Shwayze acknowledges that the woman is attracted to his lifestyle, not necessarily him as a person
Her mind change like the four seasons
The woman's desires and moods shift frequently
Trip to Vegas just for the weekend
The woman enjoys travel and spontaneous adventures
Jet to Tao Beach to the Palm no sleepin'
The woman is willing to party all night and prioritize fun over rest
Mind games in a short time frame
The woman plays games with Shwayze's emotions despite a short period of knowing each other
Stop bein' lame and take off your tang top
Shwayze encourages the woman to be more forward and physical
We aint' gotta rush though
Shwayze assures the woman that there is no rush in their relationship
Aint in love but I gotta crush yo
Shwayze is attracted to the woman but doesn't necessarily love her
Expensive taste but I came up soon
Shwayze acknowledges that the woman has a high standard of living and he hopes to achieve the same
Won't buy sex but I'll pay for the room
Shwayze won't pay for sex but is willing to pay for an experience with the woman
Flash cars, diamond rings, drivin' fast in the diamond lane
Shwayze and the woman enjoy luxury and fast-paced experiences
From the covers of my sheets to the covers of the magazines
Shwayze and the woman are involved intimately and their relationship is publicized in the media
One shot with a side a lime
Louie is drinking tequila
Body shots, who's in line?
Louie is partying and taking shots with others
Next up, no Patron
Louie switches to a different type of tequila
Don Julio is a friend of mine
Louie prefers Don Julio tequila
Three more, I'm up to no good
Louie is drinking more shots and getting wilder as a result
Crashing parties in Malibu
Louie is partying and causing a stir while doing so
Turn it up all night long
Louie and his friends are partying late into the night
She's another material girl
The woman enjoys material possessions and wealth
Diamonds, caviar, and pearls
The woman's desired luxuries
Trust us, we've seen them all
Louie and his friends are familiar with the lavish lifestyles of women like this
Island hopping around the world
The woman enjoys traveling to luxurious destinations
Not me, I don't mind
Louie is not concerned with the woman's materialism
I just think we're two of a kind
Louie and the woman are similar in their desire for luxury and fun
Taking pictures all night long
The group is documenting their fun in photos
She loves to sing along
The woman is enjoying the music and participating in singing
She a fan cause my song is classic
Lex's music is popular and appealing to the woman
She into yoga so gymnastic
The woman is interested in fitness, particularly yoga
Got cash but she's so plastic
The woman has money but is superficial in nature
But that's what keeps me laughin'
Lex is entertained by the woman's shallow nature
She's a model
The woman is a professional model
She's a singer
The woman has aspirations of being a singer
She's an actress
The woman has aspirations of being an actress
Cause she's attractive
The woman is pursuing careers that rely on her looks
Her moms a cougar I got catnip
The woman's mother is interested in younger men, and Lex is attracted to the woman like catnip
Summer in Ibiza, let's take that trip
Lex is interested in taking a luxurious vacation in Ibiza with the woman
Walk past paparazzi for close-ups
The woman is used to being photographed by paparazzi in order to boost her celebrity status
Chateau Marmont for mimosas
Lex and the woman enjoy going to the Chateau Marmont hotel for brunch and drinks
Yeah
General agreement or affirmation
She just want to be seen
The woman's lifestyle is focused on appearances and being noticed
With the new, heart throb on E!
The woman is interested in being seen with a popular celebrity
Her friends want to party at the lake house
The woman's friends also enjoy partying and want to do so at a lake house
Jet ski, sun tan, and make out
The activities the group wants to participate in while at the lake house
Pull cake out, it's my turn
Lex is enjoying his time and taking his turn at enjoying the good life
She going from red carpets to carpet burns
The woman is transitioning from a glamorous lifestyle to a wilder, riskier one
Here I go
Reiteration of the song's beginning
I'm sippin' on Bacardi from the night before
Reiteration of being still drunk from the night before, indicating a repetitive party lifestyle
There she goes
Reiteration of noticing the woman
She wants; Maybach limousines, breakfast at Tiffany's
Reiteration of the woman's desire for luxury
I know I've seen her on the front page of TMZ
Reiteration of the woman's fame-seeking behavior
A twenty says she follows me outside the door
Reiteration of the singer's confidence in the woman's attraction to him
Writer(s): R. Decosta, Christopher Martin, Branford Marsalis
Contributed by Zachary J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Melissa Fiteni
I would say the best jazz hip hop fusion album ever remember buying cassette first hearing this track pure dope.
Mike Zellner
Check Guru's Jazzmatazz if you never heard his stylings
Beth Walker
I will agree
Goddammit Stan
My dad had this when I wasn't even ten, I loved the whole album but this track stuck way out to me. Planted seeds of jazz and hiphop love that didn't properly bloom for three decades. Love this shit
queenkay82
I remember listing to this a lot when I was about 13. This has brought back a lot of memories. Love this song , love this album, love this man, he's amazing. I also like the the Jerseys he's wearing very cool.
Shadow
Had a similar experience at one in South Carolina on the way to a performance.
My buddy and I sat there for about 20 minutes watching people come in after us get their orders taken.
Not a single waitress even looked our way. It was like we were invisible.
We finally decided that if they didn't want 'our' money - to hell with them, and we walked out.
And this was in the late 90s. Damn shame.
Peace
#LeFonque #Branford #Salute
Alexis Fabricio Ransa Company
Nunca me cansaré de escuchar estos temazos, un puño arriba por los que vivimos y crecimos con este buen Rap carajo!
Reggie KAZ
Hola hermano eres Puerto Ricano?
Tony Digital
This is one of the dopest pieces of music I've ever heard. I remember hearing it for the first time on one of The Real World shows. I think it was the 4th season back in the day. Then one day I got a mix with it on there!
Marcus Manger
see this first on yo mtv raps