Camp Lo made their first appearance in 1996 on The Great White Hype soundtrack, with their single "Coolie High". The smooth party song was a minor hit, peaking at #25 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart. Their first major exposure came with the release of their second single, the upbeat, horn driven "Luchini AKA This Is It". The song became a crossover hit in 1997, breaking into the top 50 on the Billboard Hot 100, and reaching the top 5 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. The duo released their debut album Uptown Saturday Night in January 1997. The effort was widely acclaimed, praised for their light accessible content and their smooth, Funk and Jazz inspired production.
The majority of the album was produced by Ski, famous for his work with Jay-Z. Guest appearances were provided by De La Soul's Trugoy and Digable Planets' Butterfly. The album's 70's-style content was influential on a number of artists within the next few years after its release, like Will Smith, who enlisted Camp Lo for an appearance on his top-selling Big Willie Style album. Also in 1997, they appeared on Oran "Juice" Jones' single "Poppin' That Fly". They collaborated with Hip Hop legends De La Soul in 2000, on the song "So Good" from the Hip Hop 101 Compilation. They finally returned with another album in 2002, titled Let's Do It Again. This effort was not nearly as revered as their debut, and was met with mediocre reviews and sales. Shortly after the album's release, Aesop Rock enlisted them to appear on his album Bazooka Tooth, exposing them to fans of the underground Definitive Jux label. The duo has recently been in negotiations with Blacksmith Records, a label headed by rapper Talib Kweli. Kweli has expressed interest in signing Camp Lo to his label. In 2006, Camp Lo recorded the song "I Wanna Be" for Midway's NBA Ballers: Phenom Soundtrack. Also in 2006, "Bed Rock", the first single from the Fort Apache Mixtape was released exclusively through on-line sources.
Coolie High Remix
Camp Lo Lyrics
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Relax yourself and let the sugar Lo flow
Coolie High got you wide
You need to come inside and check Lo
Relax yourself and let the sugar Lo flow
Coolie High keeps you wide
You need to come inside and check Lo
Relax yourself and let the sugar Lo flow
You need to come inside and check Lo
Relax yourself and let the sugar Lo flow
Verse One:
Its rainin alizay
I'm floatin through the Holland tunnel swervin
I'm diggin on the Sheeba
Pullin Sheeba she be splergin
We lurkin with the coon
'cause we be murkin from the boogie
And shittin on the crowds
'cause they jive fakin woody
Yeah..
Tre shots of life for all night you dig it
Camp-ah hotta pinata
Too big quiver get hipper
Spillin coffee inside my automo' Aldo
Crackin satin and leather
What's happenin bullet convincer
Cash straight outta comic..
Books catchin the flurry
Keep your eye on the Lo
Where Mr....
'cause we comin wit hammers and drivers
With the buddahs and rugars
And shot cruisers and rovers
Diamond crooks.. takin it over
With razors and cutters
With the sugar and butters
Pimp the seasons in leathers
We live for Coolie High treasures
And..
Check the queen bee Lady Ree diggin Grace
Check the place 3 o clock shat no we ain't
Fred and Cot bring it in the paint no such thing
Blasts of dynamite sing my superfly to the..
Cleopatra in the casino with gold sugar
Dig my harlequinn
And drench you with my diner garments
From Beva to Bevro in the Montaro slidin to Dero
With bottles of Asti Spumanti to tranquilize my heaven
Count seven we gettin explicit shootin sugar to the shorties
Luchini to spare let me see you
Its losin the air
Word life
Chorus:
You need to come inside and check Lo
Relax yourself and let the sugar Lo flow
Coolie High got you wide
(repeat 3X)
You need to come inside and check Lo
Relax yourself and let the sugar Lo flow
Verse Two:
Lo keeps the party live
The 80 proof is leakin got me screachin
Jersey Drive
We screamin 'cause we caliber is bring it
I'm layin in the purple rain until I see some action
We movin motionless.. continuos and that's happenin
We got the bubbly pourin through me and Cleopatra's casino
See back in Coolie High Jack and Jitterbugs and
Dolemite's outta site Anti-hatahs cats in the city
On the money takin the tri-state under sore savant
Billy Holidayin' the Foxy Browns with my Harlequinns
Penny he repellin reflected crystals is Hollywood
don't pull the stars
'cause we lickin Cuban cigars.. and sippin Moe
Playin the jigga cotton
The figgas on the Lo and Lo
Blessin the dimes
Keepin my Camp is on the higher flow
Livin the crimes hittin them slide
For the see-note
Yo..
President city
Pourin right on the JJs and Sautee
Cab Callowayin the last of the finest Shot Sirus
Christ is comin lower
with Jiggas less to zero that
Sex the Lo
Dice the Lo
Ill tell you what
On the night vision decision underneath the silver moon
Boy from company see A day sugar love
Chief be for stonin
Robbin chero be for midnight
The safety's off the toaster
And my shadow's by the moonlight
'cause Data's on the levels and the Lo is on the EQ
My stamina is sugar
And its love love forever y'all
Chorus
Outro:
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Camp Lo-ah (x27)
The lyrics of Camp Lo's "Coolie High Remix" are a mix of vivid imagery, references to substances and verbal play. In the song, the duo invites the listener to come inside and check Lo, letting the "sugar Lo" flow and keeping the party live. The chorus repeats that "Coolie High got you wide" and encourages the listener to relax and let the good vibes take over. The verses seem to be a stream of consciousness and cultural references, with lines like "rainin alizay," "diamond crooks takin it over," and "Cleopatra in the casino with gold sugar." The overall mood of the song is laidback, reflective, and celebratory, with a nod to the past and an appreciation of the present moment.
One interesting fact about "Coolie High Remix" is that it is a remix of Camp Lo's earlier song "Coolie High," which was released in 1996. The remix features a new version of the beat and updated lyrics. Another fact is that the song was produced by Ski Beatz, who worked on several other tracks for Camp Lo and was a key figure in the 90s East Coast hip-hop scene. The track was released in 1997 on the album "Uptown Saturday Night," which also featured the hit single "Luchini AKA This Is It." "Coolie High Remix" was not released as a single but has become a fan favorite and a staple of the group's live shows.
The lyrics of "Coolie High Remix" showcase Camp Lo's unique rapping style, which blends slang, wordplay, and pop culture references. The duo's flow and delivery have been compared to Outkast, De La Soul, and A Tribe Called Quest. The song's references to liquor, drugs, and party culture fit into the larger context of hip-hop's relationship with these themes. Overall, the song is a testament to Camp Lo's creative vision and unique voice.
Chords (if known): Unfortunately, the chords for "Coolie High Remix" are not publicly available.
Line by Line Meaning
You need to come inside and check Lo
Come join Camp Lo for a good time, it'll be worth it.
Relax yourself and let the sugar Lo flow
Unwind and enjoy the good life with Camp Lo.
Coolie High got you wide
Being high on life and the moment keeps you alert.
Its rainin alizay
Celebration and extravagance are in the air.
I'm floatin through the Holland tunnel swervin
Going through life with ease and confidence.
We lurkin with the coon
We move and operate under cover to preserve our success.
And shittin on the crowds 'cause they jive fakin woody
We don't tolerate fake people or behavior.
Cash straight outta comic.. Books catchin the flurry
We accumulate wealth quickly and frequently.
Check the queen bee Lady Ree diggin Grace
Acknowledging female strength and presence.
With razors and cutters, with the sugar and butters
We use whatever means necessary to succeed and enjoy life.
From Beva to Bevro in the Montaro slidin to Dero
We move and operate across different locations with ease.
Lo keeps the party live
Camp Lo brings energy and excitement wherever they go.
We got the bubbly pourin through me and Cleopatra's casino
We enjoy the finer things in life and know how to indulge in them.
Don't pull the stars 'cause we lickin Cuban cigars.. and sippin Moe
We're too busy enjoying life to worry about being a star.
Sex the Lo, Dice the Lo, Ill tell you what
We are confident in our abilities to have fun and enjoy life.
My stamina is sugar, and its love love forever y'all
We have the energy and passion for life that never fades.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTHONY ROBERTS, SALADINE T. WALLACE, SALAHADEEN WILDS, DAVID ANTHONY WILLIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Qno Flatliner
Thx Dendeπ
Steffen AM
@187pukey In dem Fall auch mal danke WWW, denn vor 30 Jahren hΓ€tte man das wohl schwer mitbekommen.
kong Otto
und ich fand das original schon sehr geil....
Erdbeere & Cookies
fjedn !
andrew lopez
U0kok8ikjo
TreyNinetyNine
So sieht's nΓ€mlich aus! :D
Khalil Amin Born
Timeless ....man this is my soundtrack
Lyndell Fraser
Ski did his thing on this track.
Rich Parlo
Iβve had this shit on repeat for like two months nowβ¦ The back-and-forth flow is just too nasty! Itβs like these fucks are boogie boarding over the beatπ₯π₯π€
Presto
man goosebumps, i just to have this on a cassette and never found the vinyl back then, probably because of the MJ sample, fire