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.
Gotcha
Camp Lo Lyrics
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Must be out your god damn mind (non stop action!!)
Thinking you gonna stop us (you can't stop the crooks!!)
Cause we got the crooks (crooks!!) here (here!!) all (all!!) year (year!!)
Gotcha!!
[Suede]
Yo cracking out the sky rainbow six mobile bubble gum
Smoking Sacramento with my doja blowing out the leaves
Kansas City special on the side crooked autos ???
[Cheeba]
Yo hand specialties retro revolvers
Toros raging bull raging hornet
Sweet scarlet tough guy squeal when he's cornered
Hasn't any arms any armor
[Suede]
A mercury window might give you whiplash
Mademoiselle a carousel practicing witchcraft
Electric acid or Kodak matches a hazard
Sasperrella jazz magic meander panda upon a savage
Amazing prototype Dolomite satellite my might
In flight might ship shift on your two vivid nights
Left some stretched arm along pawn sexed on
Hopscotch moon rocks lavender pony capricorn
[Cheeba]
Grand Theft Auto supremacy broads out the car Lo
Unload exhaust out the Quattro
Just in case the pigs come in range and the cotch blow
A little painless stainless steel
Gotcha!! (We need crooks on deck!!)
Must be out your god damn mind (tell me what bank is next!!)
Thinking you gonna stop us (here we go!!)
Cause we got the crooks (crooks!!) here (here!!) all (all!!) year (year!!)
Gotcha!!
[Cheeba]
Whole lot of things lots of banks got
Crooks gotta flame power train Mazdas
We're here man, just a matter of ticks before we conquer
[Suede]
Winners take all
Wild horses mud slides slim snow creatures in the fall through my magic doors
Star dust seven, me and Cheeba handing and no minor oceans eleven
Waving the falcon raven
[Cheeba]
Only one higher law code
Remington fire bar low
Amazing grace when we tazing vault
Talk about hault must be crazy
Minute men in and out hit again quote
Langston Hughes when we casing
Racing from Euro to Peking close
To catching us, but no cigar
[Suede]
Just an avalanche eagle flying through the desert
Hitting on two caravans then we shallow grants
So you reaching but you had no chance
Stilly the part of the Harley Marley breathing at the twilighters
High life Vega still steaming
Gotcha!! (we need crooks on deck!!)
Must be out your god damn mind (tell me what bank is next!!)
Thinking you gonna stop us (here we go!!)
Cause we got the crooks (crooks!!) here (here!!) all (all!!) year (year!!)
Gotcha!!
The song "Gotcha" by Camp Lo is a classic hip hop track that captures the essence of the rap genre with its gritty and hard-hitting lyrics. The track features two members of the group, Suede and Cheeba, who both rap about the world of crime and the adrenaline rush that comes with it. They both use clever wordplay and vivid imagery to paint a picture of their lives as crooks, and how they manage to stay one step ahead of the law.
The lyrics of the song are very insightful and showcase the creative genius of the group. They are able to use their lyrical talent to not only describe the world of crime but also to convey the emotions associated with it. They are unapologetic about their actions and are proud to call themselves crooks. The chorus "Gotcha" makes a statement that no one can stop them from doing what they do, and they are always ready to take on the challenge.
The song has a catchy beat, and Suede and Cheeba's flow is effortless. This song is widely considered one of Camp Lo's best works and has stood the test of time as a classic hip hop track. Its lyrics have inspired many rappers, and the beat has been used in several songs.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo cracking out the sky rainbow six mobile bubble gum
I'm driving through the streets with every color of the rainbow on my car, smoking bubble gum-flavored weed, and feeling the adrenaline rush
Hitting Harlem handles as it drizzles in my chocolate bum
I'm driving through Harlem, my car is sliding around because of the rain, and my chocolate-skinned girlfriend is riding shotgun
Smoking Sacramento with my doja blowing out the leaves
I'm smoking weed from Sacramento, and smoke is billowing out of my car
Kansas City special on the side crooked autos
There are illegally modified cars from Kansas City around me
Yo hand specialties retro revolvers
I have a talent for using classic revolvers
Toros raging bull raging hornet
I have a collection of powerful and deadly guns
Sweet scarlet tough guy squeal when he's cornered
I have a powerful snake that makes noise when it's trapped
Hasn't any arms any armor
I'm weaponless and unarmored
A mercury window might give you whiplash
My car is powerful enough to cause severe injury to anyone coming into contact with it
Mademoiselle a carousel practicing witchcraft
There's a woman in my car who's practicing magic
Electric acid or Kodak matches a hazard
The combination of electricity and acid or fire can be dangerous
Sasperrella jazz magic meander panda upon a savage
I'm driving in a vehicle that's powered by music and magic, taking my time, and dominating anything that comes my way
Amazing prototype Dolomite satellite my might In flight might ship shift on your two vivid nights
I'm driving a futuristic and powerful car that can switch gears quickly while flying in the sky
Left some stretched arm along pawn sexed on Hopscotch moon rocks lavender pony capricorn
I left some sort of warning or threatening message on a pawn shop window, written in an imaginative way with astrological signs and other references
Grand Theft Auto supremacy broads out the car Lo
I'm in a car that's the best at committing grand theft auto, and it belongs to the infamous Camp Lo
Unload exhaust out the Quattro
I'm throwing exhaust from my car to distract and hinder anyone trying to follow us
Just in case the pigs come in range and the cotch blow
We're preparing for the possibility of the police coming close to us and the scared informants that might give us away
A little painless stainless steel
We have a small, painless gun made of stainless steel to help us in case of danger
Whole lot of things lots of banks got
There are many valuable things in these banks and we want to get them all
Crooks gotta flame power train Mazdas
Our group of criminals is driving the fastest, most powerful Mazdas
We're here man, just a matter of ticks before we conquer
We're in the area and it's only a matter of time before we're successful in our mission
Winners take all
We're winners who take everything that we want
Wild horses mud slides slim snow creatures in the fall through my magic doors
We can get through any situation by taking advantage of our car's unique abilities and our own creativity
Star dust seven, me and Cheeba handing and no minor oceans eleven
We're an unstoppable duo, like the main characters in 'Ocean's Eleven'
Waving the falcon raven
We're playing with a weapon that combines the power of two birds of prey
Only one higher law code
There's only one code that we're following, which is our own
Remington fire bar low
Our gun is the quietest one available
Amazing grace when we tazing vault
We're very skilled at opening vaults and can do it almost effortlessly
Talk about hault must be crazy
Anyone who thinks they can slow us down must be insane
Minute men in and out hit again quote Langston Hughes when we casing
We can break in and out quickly, like the Minute Men of the American Revolution, and quote Langston Hughes when we're casing a bank
Racing from Euro to Peking close To catching us, but no cigar
Another group of criminals is pursuing us and getting close, but they're not able to catch us
Just an avalanche eagle flying through the desert
We're driving fast and powerfully through a big, empty area
Hitting on two caravans then we shallow grants
We drove past two groups of people on the side of the road and threw money at them
So you reaching but you had no chance
People are trying to meet us and get our money, but they have no chance of catching up with us
Stilly the part of the Harley Marley breathing at the twilighters
We're still riding on our motorcycles, even though it's dark and getting late
High life Vega still steaming
We're still riding one of the fastest cars available with our group, and it hasn't cooled down yet
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID ANTHONY WILLIS, SALADINE T. WALLACE, SALAHADEEN WILDS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@daishawnellerbe2967
This is one of Camp Lo's most underrated songs.
@morganjones6401
Facts!!
@marvincharles337
No ? About it…
@1011CB
Very underrated
@dominiquejones3805
U know The Deele
@donjefe5999
Extremely underrated
@josephperry6561
NC people know late nights 102 jamz 97.5
@lovekase1426
I will forever love this song. reminds me of Greensboro. riding round the city vibin'
@theb-richexperience7403
LoveKase yep that's where I first heard this butter smooth gangster joint thanks to 102 Jamz. Reminds me of my days at A&T
@DarealKarmab90
Yep I only heard it in Greensboro 102 jamz