Foxxx released his first LP, Freddie Foxxx Is Here in (1989) through MCA Records. He soon parted ways with the label and became a member of Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit establishment. In 1993, Foxxx was preparing to release his sophomore LP, Crazy Like A Foxxx, through Epic Records when the label unexpectedly decided to shelve it. Leader of the badest motorcycle gang krupt mob.
Foxxx then began to be known more for his cameos on songs by Boogie Down Productions, Naughty By Nature, M.O.P., Missin Linx and, most notably, his appearance on Gang Starr's The Militia from their Moment Of Truth album (1998). The song was issued as a single, building a buzz for Foxxx and helping him to prep for his next full-length release.
This time around he applied the lessons he'd learnt from previous experiences with major record labels, and went the independent route. His album, Industry Shakedown would become the best-selling independently released album of 2000. The LP featured production from hip hop heavyweights DJ Premier, Pete Rock and The Alchemist. The members of M.O.P. provided the albums only cameo.
After the success of Industry Shakedown, Foxxx once again moved labels from Landspeed Records to BBE Records and released his third official album, Konexion (2003). A less commercially successful affair, the album was nevertheless faithful to its predecessor in terms of style and content and featured contributions from frequent collaborator DJ Premier, DJ Clark Kent and Foxxx himself under the alias of Hidden Agenda.
Foxxx was shouted out at the end of Tupac Shakur's classic diss song "Hit 'Em Up" (video version).
Foxxx made significant contributions to the WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2006 soundtrack. He contributed two songs, and made a guest appearance on another song. He also produced all of the hip hop songs under his alias.
In 2006, he released a mixtape called Street Triumph, in anticipation of his fifth album, Amerikkan Black Man.
rns
Bumpy Knuckles Lyrics
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"Bumpy Knucks.."
"Ha, hah-hah"
"Niggaz can't see I.."
"Fr-Fre-Fre, Freddie Foxxx with the twin millis" -> O.C.
"Ha, hah-hah"
"Bu-Bu, Buh-Bu, Bu, Bumpy Knucks.."
"Niggas can't see I.."
When I was small I made pause tapes for "Super Sperm"
Rappin in high school, drinkin forties, smokin sherm
Listen to Cold Crush and Grandmaster Caz spittin
Gettin somethin in that niggaz ain't now gettin; feel me
Remember everybody wanted to be "Peace, God, Divine"
Real niggaz kept they attributes, right through '99
Peace to the god Taheem, watching over me
White chariots and horses, get me over rough courses
While I silence those voices that doubted my ability
To rip, through these young ass niggaz
When I walk into the Lyricist Lounge, lyricists lounge
Cause niggaz know that Bumpy Knucks'll tear this mutha down
Cause the rawest most illest shit, make up my sound
That's why I stay gettin money, like them niggaz uptown
I'm in your face - nigga whassup now
Fuck all that peacemakin bullshit
I heard you spit you like to pull shit
That's all bullshit, you keep your nine on some full shit
You say you bust it, that's BULLSHIT!
You know the illest MC that ever did it
The rawest nigga that ever chewed up rhymes and spit it
In the new millennium cities, watch what I do
I'm bout to save hip-hop like Ghost did the Wu
For the DJ's, the rappers, the writers, the breakers
The movers, the shakers, the beat, the makers
What's stronger than hip-hop niggaz they can't take us
If we deal with the real, and shut down the fakers
For the DJ's, the rappers, the writers, the breakers
The movers, the shakers, the beat, the makers
What's stronger than hip-hop niggaz they can't take us
If we deal with the real, and shut down the fakers
I'm proud to be a black man in my existence, so fuck the Klan
I ain't blinded by your jewels and your million dollar checks
I'm always ready for whatever's next
My road in life ain't easy cause I'm complex
You know the real, nigga turnin these fake hard niggaz to grasshoppers
Cause f'real here comes the realest, when I cock the manstoppers
I remember talkin to Big Poppa; he said "Foxxx, you the illest,"
(uhh) I make the realest nigga feel it
Got a little mob of niggaz I send to rob niggaz
Take all that fly jewelry, and give it to my moms
I keep the industry up in arms like Zack La Roche
Cause they hate to see me comin, with this too black approach
Through the hardest time in hip-hop, I stayed afloat
So let me give the media some fly shit to quote
I'ma always be a nigga, lookin through your eyes
So nothin that you do to me should come as no surprise
I continue bein raw dog, puttin in work
I drown a bitch and get away, like my name was Captain Kirk
Motherfuckers wanna hear it raw, Bumpy make it hurt
Step on stage, rip the whole shit down and merc'
For the DJ's, the rappers, the writers, the breakers
The movers, the shakers, the beat, the makers
What's stronger than hip-hop niggaz they can't take us
If we deal with the real, and shut down the fakers
What fucked you up is that I'm so nice and don't rehearse
On any record I'm the king of the third verse
It's +Strictly Business+, if it's +Personal+ I let you know
I hold your heart until the Lord tell me let you go
Don't need advice from no corny ass A&R that never filled a milk crate
With breakbeats, I keep it raw nigga straight street
To my comrades in L.A, L.A., L.A.
I still got the bulletproof - Pelle, Pelle, Pelle
Keep the music underground as I reiterate twice
Tell niggaz to they face, I thought you wasn't nice
Kick my ass? Nah, not likely; out mic me?
Not likely, stay on the sidelines like Spike Lee
Niggas know Bumpy like to flow all out
Microphone, gun in hands nigga, go all out
No exceptions to females I ride 'em giddyup
How bad I wanna fuck Brat, since she pushed them titties up
It's the underground sound that designs the street
Freddie Foxxx designed the rhyme, Premier designed the beat
For the DJ's, the rappers, the writers, the breakers
The movers, the shakers, the beat, the makers
What's stronger than hip-hop niggaz they can't take us
If we deal with the real, and shut down the fakers
"Bumpy Knucks.."
"Niggaz can't see I.."
"Fr-Fre-Fre, Freddie Foxxx with the twin millis" -> O.C.
"Bu-Bu, Buh-Bu, Bu, Bumpy Knucks.."
"It's time for this real nigga shit.."
The lyrics of Bumpy Knuckles' song "rns" convey a strong sense of authenticity and a refusal to conform to societal expectations. The repetition of the phrase "It's time for this real nigga shit" at the beginning and end of the song establishes a tone of assertiveness and sets the stage for the lyrical content that follows.
In the first verse, Bumpy Knuckles reflects on his upbringing and his early experiences in the rap industry. He mentions creating pause tapes and being influenced by legendary rappers like Cold Crush and Grandmaster Caz. He emphasizes that he is different from current rappers, highlighting the attributes and values that real "niggas" possess. Bumpy pays tribute to Taheem, presumably a departed friend or mentor, who serves as a guardian and source of inspiration.
In the second verse, Bumpy Knuckles calls out individuals who claim to be real but engage in fake behavior. He asserts that he is the most skilled and authentic MC, capable of tearing down any venue he performs in. He expresses his determination to save hip-hop, comparing it to the impact that Ghostface Killah had on the Wu-Tang Clan. By infusing his music with rawness and realness, Bumpy believes he can rejuvenate the genre.
The chorus reiterates the importance of realness in hip-hop and suggests that true lovers of the culture cannot be undermined. Bumpy emphasizes the roles of DJs, rappers, writers, breakers, and beat-makers in preserving the essence of hip-hop. He states that dealing with the real and shutting down the fakers will ensure the strength and longevity of the genre.
In the final verse, Bumpy Knuckles expresses his pride in his black identity and rejects materialism and superficial success. He declares that he is always ready for the challenges that come his way due to his complexity as an individual. Bumpy, who is known for his intense and hard-hitting style, boasts about his skills as a rapper and his ability to impact his audience. He shows his loyalty to his friends and community, while also embracing his own unique perspective and approach to making music.
Overall, "rns" is a lyrical declaration of authenticity and a refusal to conform to the mainstream. Bumpy Knuckles uses his lyrics to express his confidence in his abilities, his dedication to the hip-hop culture, and his determination to stay true to himself as an artist.
Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FREDDIE FOXXX, CHRISTOPHER E MARTIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Danny 200MPH
DJ Premier is genius with beats and samples
Uptown Kash
Bumpy And Premier match made in heaven ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Max Motors
Only second to preemo and Guruโค
Phillip Brown
Another Masterful DJ Premier production. Freddie Foxx Incredible rapping.
FRANK45CASTLE
When this came out i listened to this track 50 times on my headphones. This is one of the hardest hip hop songs thats ever come out.
Beats
If this was recommended to you by Youtube, you all should be proud.
Roberto Cuesta
DJ Premier is a PURIST! My education to this graffiti piece, he sampled his own beat! #hiphop
Gachapin Megatron
Damn! Bought this vinyl when it came out, and its still hot, even more these days. crazy MC and sick producer
Steebz
same, bought it to! Also for the instrumental.
The immortal 101
This track reminds me of one of the most crime ridden city here