Born to parents Geraldine Green (1947) and Trevor George Smith Sr, and he has a younger brother, Paul Smith. His parents divorced when he 10 years old. Busta’s time during the year of 1983 was that of change, his parents got divorced and his way of thinking was altered, during that year he also changed his religious beliefs and re-named himself ‘Born Justice God Allah’ because of the supreme sorts of names that he now believed in and looked up to. He discovered hip hop music through listening to the Zulu Beats Radio Show, something influenced him from that show and three years later he would form a group. Busta also went to school in the United Kingdom, where he lived in Blackpool, Preston and Morecambe. Ended up graduating from George Westinghouse High School in downtown Brooklyn.
As a youngster he played basketball, football and soccer.
His Panamanian baby-sitter, Aunt Mitzi, made him listen to all the rap radio stations. So, He would sit there at 2 in the morning rapping when he was supposed to be sleeping. I just couldn't be too loud or Mitzi's poodle would start dancing around and barking. One night, the poodle barked and Mitzi took my radio away. So he said, "I don't need that radio. I'll write my own rap songs." Busta Rhymes later became part of a B-Boy crew with mainly latinos, a couple of white kids, and Busta, the only black one. When he was about 10 years old after he moved from Brooklyn to Long Island, where he became a member of the crew when it was a big contest happening which the leader of the crew, Johnny Juice watched. Busta just came up to him like, "Are you Johnny Juice?" and Johnny answered like "Yeah." and he said he wanted to be down with this crew. He started poppin' and Johnny said he was dope so he said "We're about to do this contest" and they wanted to put him down with them, but he didn't know the routines. But they put him down anyways and they lost the contest because they didn't know where to put him in the routine. The next contest they had was more of a battle, for the crown of best b-boys in Long Island and they had their crew there and they won. Busta destroyed these other guys, when he was poppin. Johnny Juice says "even if you listen to his rhymes now, you can tell by the way he rhymes and the way he moves around he's really dope on the popping shit".
Before his leap to stardom, Rhymes, was a rambunctious middle-class kid from Long Island who wrote "rap poetry" and dropped out of high school to pursue a music career. "I really thought he'd be a dancer," says his mother, Geraldine Green. "At family cookouts he would win all the dance contests. He was always a showman." He reminds his worst job: “I used to work as a stock boy at a department store called Cheap John’s,” he says. “I knew that I couldn’t really wrap my head around doing that kind of work. Even if your heart is not in something, your mind has to at least be able to be willing to do it. So, I took the job and I worked for about two weeks, and then I quit.” Why?
“They just had me doing too much. I had to line up the roach sprays on the shelves and make sure they were all in order, facing the same way, with the logos facing the front. The dishwashing liquids, the detergents, the boxes that they came in when they came from the actual shipping companies that they were manufactured at. After I lined them up on the shelves, I had to cut up the cardboard boxes, fold them up neatly and tie them up so that they could do the recycling thing with them. After a couple paper cuts too many, and hands that were calloused and ashy and bruised, I said ‘this is definitely not the thing for me to continue to be doing.’”
Busta adds, “I used that as inspiration to go into the studio all the time when I had a free moment. After work, during my lunch break, traveling back and forth to work … to just apply myself creatively, and the opportunity finally came one day when I was downtown.” At 17, Rhymes landed a six-figure record deal.
LONS signing with Elektra
His first name as a rapper was Chill-o-ski, but he thought it was a corny name, and Chuck D from Public Enemy gave him a new name, Busta Rhymes. He got the name from an american football player from the eighties, George "Buster" Rhymes, and people always asked him to "Bust-a-rhyme", so the choice was easy. In the end of the eighties he met Charlie Brown at Turtlehook Middle School and they formed Leaders of the New School with Dinco "The rhyme scientist" D and Milo In De Dance (aka The Cut Monitor). They were on Rush Management. They was signed to Elektra Records December 12th 1989. First Recorded Appearance: “Mt. Airy Groove” from the Rubaiyat compilation, Elektra 1990. A&R Dante Ross heard about Leaders of the New School from Hank Shocklee [Bomb Squad] and Chuck D [Public Enemy] and them.He says "I knew they were one of their burgeoning groups and I also knew they didn't have a record deal. I heard they were performing and I went to check them out. I had just got my A&R gig at Elektra. I went there, saw them perform, grabbed them right after the performance and told them they had a record deal if they wanted one. LONS released 2 albums, "A future without a past" in 1991, and "T.I.M.E." in 1993. In 1992 Busta's girl was pregnant, but the baby died right after he was born, and Busta had big personal problems after that, but he got great support from his group members. In 93 they where divided because of ego in the group.
A couple of other things that made him well known before his solo career was a couple of cameo performances, among them A Tribe Called Quest's remix of "Scenario" with Leaders Of The New School, and the "Flava in ya ear remix" with Craig Mack and Rampage.
It took Busta three years before he released an album for Elektra, in 1996 he released "The Coming" with the hits "Woo hah! Got you all in check" featuring Rampage and "It's a party" featuring Zhane. while recording his debut album, he left the studio to check on his new SUV. He'd recently purchased the Toyota Land Cruiser, a giant vehicle that gives the impression of driving on an elevated track, for $40,000. Rhymes took the elevator down and came out on Broadway, in lower Manhattan, at 11:30 p.m. His ride was gone. Furious, he marched back inside and closed the door in the recording booth. "There was nothing I could do at that point, so I just vented that angry energy into three songs," he says. Woo-Hah!! Got You All in Check, one of the tracks he completed by morning, went on to become a street anthem and crossover hit, his first ever.
There was a short gap between the release of Busta’s first album and his second album, but it came sooner than people imagined it to. Busta was sceptical about bootleggers copying the new album so for reviewing purposes he only sent out album samplers. In 1997 he released his second album, "When Disaster Strikes", and after that, his popularity exploded. 1998 became a very good year for Busta, he started his own clothing line, BUSHI designs, and released his third album "Extinction Level Event (The final world front)" and Flipmode Squad's debut "The Imperial". Flipmode Squad at that point included Busta Rhymes, Rah Digga, Spliff Star, Rampage, Baby Sham & Lord Have Mercy.
1999 became a year with problems for Busta, he had to visit the courthouse a couple of times because of child support, and police stopped his car and found an unregistered gun. He lost the case about child support, and he got a 5 year probation for the other case. Now Elektra started to shut him down with less studio time and promotion for his next album. Busta didn't like that, and took his squad over to J Records in 2001 after his fourth release in 2000, "Anarchy".
J Records
His first album at J was "Genesis", with the hits "What it is" featuring Kelis, "Break ya neck" & "Pass the courvoiser part 2" featuring Pharrell and P. Diddy. Now he is CEO for Flipmode Records. In november 2002 he released his most fervent album so far, "It Ain't Safe No More" with the singles "Make it clap" featuring Spliff Star, and a remix of it featuring Spliff Star and Sean Paul. Other achievements in 2002 was the movie roles he had in "Halloween: Resurrection" and "Narc". In 2003 his SUV was shot up with 6 bullets while he was in the Violator offices, that happened just a month after a couple of people shot inside their offices. The collaboration with Mariah Carey & Flipmode Squad named "I know what you want" on "It ain't safe no more" became Busta's biggest hit so far.
Aftermath
In February 2004, Flipmode Squad joined Aftermath Records, New members was added to the squad: M. Dollars, Labba and former Blackstreet Chauncey Black joined them. In March he got a six month probation sentence after pleading no contest to a charge that he assaulted a woman during a concert in Fall River, Massachusetts, in December 2002.
In November 2005 the first official single off the album "Touch it" was released to radio. The video premiered in December. He is now the father of four children (born in 93, 99, 00 and 02). In February, while making the second video for "The Big Bang"- the "Touch it remix" ft. Mary J. Blige, Missy, Rah Digga, Lloyd Banks, Papoose and DMX, one of his bodyguards, Israel Ramirez, who recently started working security for Busta as his jewelry handler, was shot and killed shortly after midnight outside of the Kiss The Cactus Production studio in the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn, NY. According to eyewitnesses, the shooting was a result of an argument that began inside the studio and continued outside.
The Aftermath chief Dr. Dre said before the release of The Big Bang that ”All of sudden I’m hearing people in the streets talking about hos Busta’s back. In my mind, he never left, and that’s why I wanted to fuck with in the first place. He’s got that drive, and he never stops trying to top himself. Anybody who knows Busta knows that he’s always gonna come with heat." His third video from "The Big Bang" was released 10th May, "I love my bitch". The video features actress Gabrielle Union and the Black Eyed Peas' Will.i.am, who produced the song, but Kelis who is featured on the song, was not in the video. The single also features Kelis, but she's not featured in the video. Also changed is his appearance, as he has cut off his trademark dreadlocks as part of a personal renewal. "Eight years of court appearances later and I was awarded custody of my children," he explained. "My hair was remindful of the unnecessary rocks in my career and life. So it was time to shed the locks... I've got my career and family right." "The Big Bang" was released 13th June. The fourth video was released in July, "New York shit" and the fitth video came out in August, "In the ghetto". The album was certified Gold in that month too. This month he was also charged with an assault after the Amsterjam Music Festival on Randalls Island, and he was ticketed after police saw him talking on his mobile while driving past a Manhattan police station.
On January 3rd 2007 he turned himself in to police custody after he allegedly attacking someone on Boxing Day. Lt. John Grimpel said a man told police that Rhymes, had punched and kicked him repeatedly after an argument over money. On May 3rd was arrested on a drunk driving charge by police in New York City. Officers stopped Rhymes at about 12:40 a.m. because the sport utility vehicle he was driving had overly tinted windows, officers then smelled alcohol on the rapper's breath and he was subsequently arrested. was released on $7,500 bail, set by Judge Tanya Kennedy. After a 8th May court appearance, he was free to drive. Rhymes' lawyer said a judge ruled against a prosecution motion to suspend the rapper's license following the driving-while-intoxicated arrest. He also turned down a plea deal that day that would have sent him to jail for one year, the Manhattan district attorney's office said.
Bus appeared in a Super Bowl finale commercial for Pepsi Max Diet in February. Busta Rhymes pleaded guilty on 23rd January to assault, two driving infractions and weapons possession, avoiding a trial and the yearlong prison sentence recommended by prosecutors. But Judge Larry Stevens disagreed with prosecutors that Rhymes deserved time behind bars. Instead, he sentenced him to three years' probation and 10 days of community service for beating a fan who reportedly spat on his car in August 2006, and then assaulting his driver, Larry Hackett, that December. Rhymes was also fined $1,250 for driving with a suspended license in 2006 and driving while intoxicated in 2007. "I just want to say that I'm very grateful to the judge, I'm very grateful to the system. I believe in the system. It hasn't failed me personally yet," Rhymes, dressed in a crisp black pinstripe suit, said outside the courtroom.
"I'm just glad that all of this is finally behind me and I can go back to doing what I do best - making great music and great films and being a people person," he said.
His 8th solo album "Blessed" was set for a release in July 2008. First he called it "When Hell Freeze Over" then he changed it to "Back On My B.S.", a title Pharrell helped him come up with, last it was changed to "Blessed" in April 08. Rhymes was added to Projekt Revolution 2008 (summer tour), He was joining Linkin Park, Chris Cornell, The Bravery, and Ashes Divide on the main stage. After the first week of touring he had to leave the tour because of business matters; Late July he left Interscope, because they couldn't agree with Busta how to handle the final version of the album.
Motown
In September 08 he his new deal was announced, with Motown/Universal. He then re-titled his album to "Back On My B.S." The first single was released in October 2008, called "Arab Money" featuring Ron Browz. 2 remix videos with different guests were later releases in February 09. The second single, "Hustler's Anthem 09" was released in Febuary too. The third single's video "Respect My Conglomerate" was released in March. "Back On My B.S." was released May 19th 09, and entered the Billboard chart at #5, after a lot of delays; 1st July 08, 9th Dec. 08, 10th Feb. 09, 24th March 09). In June, the video for "If you don't know" was released. The video for "World Go Round" will be released soon.
Radio Edit
Busta Rhymes Lyrics
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Get low, Get low [Repeat: x6]
To the window, to the wall, (to dat wall)
To the sweat drip down my balls (MY BALLS)
To all these b****es crawl (crawl)
To all skit skit motherf***er (motherf***er!) all skit skit got dam (Got dam)
To all skit skit motherf***er (motherf***er!) all skit skit got dam (Got dam)
Shortie crunk so fresh so clean can she f*** that
Question been hara**ing me in the mind this b**** is fine
I done came to the club about 50th 11 times now can I play with yo
Paine line club owner said I need to calm down security guard go to sweating
Me now n**** drunk then a motherf***er threaten me now
She getting crunk in the club I mine she work
Then I like to see the female twerking taking the clothes off BUCKEY naked
ATL. Hoe don't disrespect it
Pa pop yo p**** like this cause yin yang twins in this b****
Lil Jon and the East side boys wit me and we all like to see A** and tities
Now bring yo a** over here hoe and let me see you get low if you want this Thug
Now take it to the floor (to the floor) and if yo a** wanta act you can keep yo a** where you at
3,6,9 standing real fine move it to you sing it to me one mo time
Get low, Get low [Repeat: x6]
To the window, to the wall, (to dat wall)
To the sweat drip down my balls (MY BALLS)
To all these b****es crawl (crawl)
To all skit skit motherf***er (motherf***er!) all skit skit got dam (Got dam)
To all skit skit motherf***er (motherf***er!) all skit skit got dam (Got dam)
Let me see you get low you scared you, scared you
Drop dat a** to the floor you scared you, scared you
Let me see you get low you scared you, scared you
Drop dat a** to the floor you scared you, scared you
Drop dat a** ya shake it fast ya
Pop dat a** to the left and the right ya
Drop dat a** ya shake it fast ya
Pop dat a** to the left and the right ya
Now back,back,back it up
A back,back,back it up
A back,back,back it up
A back,back,back it up
Now stop ( O) then wiggle wit ya
Now stop ( O) then wiggle wit ya
Now stop ( O) then wiggle wit ya
Now stop ( O) then wiggle wit ya
3,6,9 standing real fine move it to you sing it to me one mo time
Get low, Get low {Repeat: x6]
To the window, to the wall, (to dat wall)
To the sweat drip down my balls (MY BALLS)
To all these b****es crawl (crawl)
To all skit skit motherf***er (motherf***er!) all skit skit got dam (Got dam)
To all skit skit motherf***er (motherf***er!) all skit skit got dam (Got dam)
Now give me my doe back and go get ya friend
Stupid b**** standing there while I'm drinking my hen
Steady looking at me Still asking questions
Times up n**** pa** me another contestant
Hoe move to the left if you ain't bout 50th
Done talk through 3 or 4 songs already
Looking at a n**** with yo palm all out b**** I ain't even seen you dance
Twerk something baby work something baby
Pop yo p**** on the pole do yo thang baby
Slide down dat b****
Wit yo little bit then stop
Get back on the floor catch yo balance then drop
Now bring it back up clap yo a** like hands
I just want to see yo a** drity dance yin yang we done again
And put it on the map like annnnn
3,6,9 standing real fine move it to you sing it to me one mo time
Get low, Get low [Repeat: x6]
To the window, to the wall, (to dat wall)
To the sweat drip down my balls (MY BALLS)
To all these b****es crawl (crawl)
To all skit skit motherf***er (motherf***er!) all skit skit got dam (Got dam)
To all skit skit motherf***er (motherf***er!) all skit skit got dam (Got dam)
Got dam (Got dam) ya ya?ll twreking alittle bit ladies
But ya got to twrek alittle bit harder then dat
Now right now I need all the ladies dat know they look good tonite
(where my sexy ladies) we want ya?ll to do this s*** like this
Bend over to the front touch toes back dat a** up and down and get low (get low)
Bend over to the front touch toes back dat a** up and down and get low (get low)
Bend over to the front touch toes back dat a** up and down and get low (get low)
Bend over to the front touch toes back dat a** up and down and get low (get low)
3,6,9 standing real fine move it to you sing it to me one mo time
Get low, Get low [Repeat: x6]
To the window, to the wall, (to dat wall)
To the sweat drip down my balls (MY BALLS)
To all these b****es crawl (crawl)
To all skit skit motherf***er (motherf***er!) all skit skit got dam (Got dam)
To all skit skit motherf***er (motherf***er!) all skit skit got dam (Got dam)
The lyrics to Busta Rhymes’s “Radio Edit” are made up of various phrases that seem to be calling for people to dance or move to the beat of the music. The chorus repeats “Get low” six times, with the command to “move it to you, sock it to me one mo time” and “3, 6, 9 standing real fine”. The song's verses add more specific instructions, telling people to drop their behinds to the floor, twerk, shake it fast, and crawl. The song is clearly aimed at the club scene and getting people to dance provocatively. The lines “To the window, to the wall, to the sweat drip down my balls” are particularly memorable and add to the raunchy, sexual undertones of the lyrics.
Although the song's lyrics can be seen as crude, repetitive, and somewhat inappropriate, they do achieve their intended purpose of getting people to dance and have a good time. The strong beat and catchy chorus ensure that the song is memorable and easy to dance to, making it a popular choice at clubs and parties. While the lyrics are not particularly profound, they do reflect the popular culture of contemporary dance music.
Overall, "Radio Edit" is a popular club song that combines a strong beat with simple yet catchy lyrics that encourage people to get low, drop it to the floor, and dance provocatively. It is perhaps not a song for those who are looking for deep and meaningful lyrics, but it is undeniably entertaining and is likely to get people up and moving.
Line by Line Meaning
3,6,9 standing real fine move it to you sock it to me one mo time
The singer is addressing a female and asking her to move her body in a seductive way to catch his attention.
Get low, Get low [Repeat: x6]
The singer wants the female to get lower in her movements to impress him further.
To the window, to the wall, (to dat wall)
The singer is describing movements of the female that he wants to see while dancing.
To the sweat drip down my balls (MY BALLS)
The artist is getting excited by the female's dance and expressing it with a vulgar phrase.
To all these b****es crawl (crawl)
The artist is asking the female dancers to move in a crawling motion before him.
To all skit skit motherf***er (motherf***er!) all skit skit got dam (Got dam)
The singer is using profane language to describe the intensity of the female's dance moves.
Shortie crunk so fresh so clean can she f*** that
The singer is attracted to a female who seems bold and confident, wondering if he can have sexual relations with her.
Question been hara**ing me in the mind this b**** is fine
The artist is conflicted, obsessing over the attractiveness of a female but also questioning his own desires.
I done came to the club about 50th 11 times now can I play with yo
The artist has visited the club numerous times and wants to engage with the female in a sexual manner.
Paine line club owner said I need to calm down security guard go to sweating
The artist is being warned to behave by the owner and employees of the club.
Me now n**** drunk then a motherf***er threaten me now
The singer is drunk and likely causing trouble, leading to hostility directed at him.
She getting crunk in the club I mine she work
The female is working hard to dance and gain attention in the club.
Then I like to see the female twerking taking the clothes off BUCKEY naked
The singer enjoys seeing the female dancer twerk and strip naked.
ATL. Hoe don't disrespect it
The singer identifies and represents his affiliation with Atlanta and demands respect for it.
Pa pop yo p**** like this cause yin yang twins in this b****
The singer is hyping up the crowd and asking women to dance provocatively because of the presence of the Ying Yang Twins.
Lil Jon and the East side boys wit me and we all like to see A** and tities
The artist associates with rap group Lil Jon and the East Side Boys and likes to see women expose their bodies.
Now bring yo a** over here hoe and let me see you get low if you want this Thug
The artist expects women to come to him and dance provactively if they want his attention.
Now take it to the floor (to the floor) and if yo a** wanta act you can keep yo a** where you at
The singer demands that women dance on the floor and if they refuse to do so, they should remain where they are.
3,6,9 standing real fine move it to you sing it to me one mo time
The singer wants the female to continue to dance seductively in front of him.
Let me see you get low you scared you, scared you
The artist is pushing the female to lower her body more and taunting her to take risks while dancing in front of him.
Drop dat a** to the floor you scared you, scared you
The artist is continuing to demand that the female dance lower and taunts her for hesitating.
Drop dat a** ya shake it fast ya
The artist is impressed by the female's fast movements and encouraging her to keep it up.
Pop dat a** to the left and the right ya
The singer wants the female to shake her hips side to side.
Now back,back,back it up
The artist wants the female to walk backward while shaking her body.
A back,back,back it up
The singer repeats his command for the female to move backward while dancing.
Now stop ( O) then wiggle wit ya
The singer wants the female to stop her movements and then wiggle her body.
Get low, Get low {Repeat: x6]
The singer wants the female to continue to lower herself while dancing.
Now give me my doe back and go get ya friend
The artist is demanding his money back and for the female to leave and bring back a friend.
Stupid b**** standing there while I'm drinking my hen
The artist is frustrated with a female who is simply standing there while he drinks.
Steady looking at me Still asking questions
The singer is annoyed with the female for asking him questions instead of dancing.
Times up n**** pa** me another contestant
The singer is ending his interaction with the female and asking for another person to take her place.
Hoe move to the left if you ain't bout 50th
The artist is directing a derogatory term at the female and telling her to continue dancing if she is not ashamed of it.
Done talk through 3 or 4 songs already
The artist is upset with the female for talking instead of dancing for several songs.
Looking at a n**** with yo palm all out b**** I ain't even seen you dance
The artist is irritated with the female for standing there with her hand out instead of dancing.
Twerk something baby work something baby
The singer is encouraging the female to dance in a provocative way.
Pop yo p**** on the pole do yo thang baby
The artist is asking the female to perform a sexually suggestive dance on a pole.
Slide down dat b****
The singer is directing the female to slide down the pole in a suggestive manner.
Wit yo little bit then stop
The singer wants the female to continue dancing but then stop suddenly to give a seductive effect.
Now bring it back up clap yo a** like hands
The singer wants the female to bounce her rear end up and down while clapping it together like hands.
I just want to see yo a** drity dance yin yang we done again
The artist only wants to see the female dance in a dirty way, and is referencing the artists Yin Yang Twins.
And put it on the map like annnnn
The artist claims that the female's dance will have an impact on the scene and be widely known.
Got dam (Got dam) ya ya?ll twreking alittle bit ladies
The singer is expressing excitement and awe at the female's dancing.
But ya got to twrek alittle bit harder then dat
The singer is challenging the females to dance even harder to impress him.
Now right now I need all the ladies dat know they look good tonite
The artist is calling for all attractive women to come to him and dance.
(where my sexy ladies) we want ya?ll to do this s*** like this
The artist is using vulgar language to describe the type of dancing he wants the women to perform.
Bend over to the front touch toes back dat a** up and down and get low (get low)
The artist is providing specific instructions on how to dance seductively and demanding that women follow them.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DEONGELO HOLMES, ERIC JACKSON, JONATHAN SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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He really put a lot of effort into changing the lyrics to clean words that had the same syncopation
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As many other artists did even before this came out.
In a few occasions, some artists actually cut the clean version FIRST before doing the dirty one.
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Sean "Puffy" Combs wanted Busta Rhymes not to do the 'rah rah like a dungeon dragon' on this record as he wanted him to sexy his voice out for the chicks
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