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.
SPARKLE
Camp Lo Lyrics
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Nigga gon' tell me how I did it
Lower lower lower lower
Got the bubbly
Got the bubbly
Pourin through me (sparkly)
Bubbly pourin through me
Got the bubbly
Pourin through me (sparkly)
(Sonny Cheeba)
Diamond runnin strangers in paradise over flash
Sugar cane alley cats Lo in parade
With the black spades courvosier
Spillin on the rocks
Intoxicating the satin dogs
With his private bands
(Geechie Suede)
And it don't stop
To the midnight
This glass got me right
Only live lo light
Don't drown in the mo dawn
On to the disco
Sisco got me laced
Scorch a half a quart
Then E&J get chased
Bronx vigilantes, call us big willas
Diomond crook avengers, sheeba doll stealers
(Sonny Cheeba)
Give me sunshine dada
Have twenty one convictions solute
For the africaaner midnight express how we do
Hold my razors buku
Jiggas and figas of coolie faceded shadow boxers
Under cover faggot lovers
Dig my satin struthers
Coolie high ?? on the sky
Fro and the fly
Car wash bubble out
In a grand stand land
Gold day e'yday sip the slick and the 'stoute
Sticky self, sticky self
bye-bye
(Geechie Suede)
Every district
Bring the mischief
Sing the sweet back
Blaze the schama, drop the vac, push the seat back
Diamante catch reflect off the chrome rim
Private stock drenched me, I can't stop from bubblin' (bubblin')
Ally cat anthem (anthem)
Always bless the instru (instru)
Jungle brown see smoke complete the Lo official (sparkly)
Got the bubbly (Loer)
Pourin through me (Loer)
Got the bubbly (Loer)
Pourin through me (Loer)
Sparkly
(repeat 4x)
(Geechie Suede)
Welcome to shadowin heaven
It's the seven layers of pleasure
My genuine draft with the Loer acurate measures
Precision on beats if your camp is wanted where ever
I'm bring in the vein, clappin rhythmes to stormy weather
(Sonny Cheeba)
Bro', kissin in quiet fire
Higher will get us lower
Staufer, she coffe diggin
Riggin' in shattered lifers
We only jive talkin
Razor keep cotton squawkin
Blazin the loose cannans
On top of white diomonds sands
Street corner symphonies spillin
Prisons are lower twistin
Brown Hornet keepin it nappy
Keep us on, keepin on
(Geechie Suede)
??...shades to black
Gleamin of the roof of the Ac
Don't know how to act
Wildin' with the non-chalant pack
Slappin the thieves
With the unbelieves
That it be
Shakin your block
With the six million dollar bop
Just stop
The bloodclot tears
For years, we air-tight (tight)
On another flight
Until the Fahrenheit (Harlem night)
Harlem night
I'm shakin your thoughts keepin the Lo blaze sharp for life
It's a jungle masquerade and we forever stone trife
(Sonny Cheeba)
That chick out the car commin from the island of ice
No contact with sheist bubblin with mr. midnight
And talkin in jive floatations
With cases
Of slick and shovelin herb hip tone
From black belt jones
The ebony junction'll
Be the function
Yo, dig it
Time to shake a leg, get up in your wig suga (sparkly)
Got the bubbly (Loer)
Pourin through me (Loer)
Got the bubbly (Loer)
Pourin through me
Sparkly
(repeat 3x)
Loer
Pourin through me
It's the Loer
Geechie Suede
It's the Loer
Sparkly
It's the Loer
With the Cheeba (get the drizzy on)
How we do it (get the drizzy on, get the drizzy on, it's the Loer)
Sparkly (ca-varsie, cavarsie)
Alright, alright
Yeah, get your drizzy on
How we flow, T
Get your drizzy on
Fled to tri-state
Get the drizzy on
Sparkly
Yeah, get the drizzy on, get the drizzy on, get the drizzy on
In the song "Sparkle" by Camp Lo, the lyrics revolve around the lavish lifestyle and indulgence of the artists, Sonny Cheeba and Geechie Suede. The lines, "Got the bubbly pourin through me" and "To the midnight, this glass got me right, Only live lo light" suggest they are drinking heavily and partying endlessly. The lyrics mention a variety of alcohol brands, such as Courvoisier, E&J, and Private Stock. The chorus of "Sparkly" is repeated frequently, which is a reference to the sparkling nature of the bubbly drinks they are consuming.
The verses are filled with references to luxury products, such as "Diamond running", "black spades", and "satin dogs". The song also references the duo's criminal past, with lines like "Bronx vigilantes, call us big willas, Diamond crook avengers, Sheeba doll stealers." The verses contain a mix of vivid imagery and nonsensical phrases, creating a dreamlike and chaotic atmosphere that reflects both the intoxication of the artists and the fast-paced living of a partying lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
We made the lyrics
Camp Lo proudly crafted these song lyrics
Nigga gon' tell me how I did it
No one can speak on their behalf, they know what they achieved
Lower lower lower lower
They are on the down-low, keeping a low profile
Got the bubbly
They have champagne to celebrate their success
Pourin through me
The champagne is flowing through their veins
Pourin through me (sparkly) Bubbly pourin through me
The champagne has a sparkly effect, and it's still flowing through them
Diamond runnin strangers in paradise over flash
They are flashing their diamond jewelry and attracting attention while living the good life
Sugar cane alley cats Lo in parade
Camp Lo and their allies are parading through the streets, showing off their success
With the black spades courvosier
They are drinking Courvoisier, a high-end cognac, while hanging with the Black Spades gang
Spillin on the rocks
They are spilling drinks on the rocks, showing that they can afford to waste expensive liquor
Intoxicating the satin dogs
They are intoxicating people, specifically influential people, with their presence and lifestyle
With his private bands
They have their own music bands and can host private parties for themselves and their friends
And it don't stop
They aren't stopping; they plan to keep living the good life
To the midnight
They party until very late
This glass got me right
They are feeling good because of the alcohol they are consuming
Only live lo light
Their party vibes can only be captured under certain lighting, specifically low lighting
Don't drown in the mo dawn
They are warning people not to get too lost in the experience, otherwise they'll regret it when the sun rises
On to the disco
They move from one party to the next
Sisco got me laced
They are getting high off of Sisco, a high-proof alcoholic drink
Scorch a half a quart
They plan on drinking a lot more alcohol
Then E&J get chased
They are chasing Sisco with E&J, another hard liquor
Bronx vigilantes, call us big willas
They are vigilant in their lifestyle and are considered wealthy big shots in the Bronx
Diomond crook avengers, sheeba doll stealers
They are considered modern-day Robin Hoods who steal from the rich and give to themselves
Give me sunshine dada
They want positive vibes
Have twenty one convictions solute
They celebrate their achievements, no matter how many hurdles they had to overcome
For the africaaner midnight express how we do
They are referring to their harsh living conditions in Africa and how they persevered to get to where they are today
Hold my razors buku
They always carry weapons with them
Jiggas and figas of coolie faceded shadow boxers
They are surrounded by people of varying backgrounds, including Indian and African-American boxers
Under cover faggot lovers
They are with people of all sexual orientations, and they don't judge or discriminate
Dig my satin struthers
They enjoy wearing satin clothing
Coolie high ?? on the sky Fro and the fly
They are referring to their high status and fantastical lifestyle, like being on cloud nine
Car wash bubble out In a grand stand land
They are showing off their luxury cars in a grand manner
Gold day e'yday sip the slick and the 'stoute Sticky self, sticky self bye-bye
They constantly drink expensive alcohol and they have to work hard to keep up with their lifestyle
Every district Bring the mischief
They are known in every district for causing mischief
Sing the sweet back Blaze the schama, drop the vac, push the seat back
They are singing sweet music while smoking marijuana, and they're telling their driver to push their seat back and relax
Diamante catch reflect off the chrome rim
Their diamond jewelry is sparkling off the rims of their luxury cars
Private stock drenched me, I can't stop from bubblin' (bubblin')
They are drinking expensive, private stock liquor and can't stop the good feelings it's bringing them
Ally cat anthem (anthem)
They are the leaders of a group of people who are living life to the fullest
Always bless the instru (instru)
They always bless their instruments and are dedicated to making good music
Jungle brown see smoke complete the Lo official (sparkly)
They are smoking and are fully embracing the Camp Lo lifestyle
Got the bubbly (Loer) Pourin through me (Loer) Sparkly (repeat 4x)
They are enjoying their champagne and are being constantly reminded of how sparkly and great their lives are
Welcome to shadowin heaven
They are living their own version of heaven
It's the seven layers of pleasure
Their life is full and there are many ways for them to experience pleasure
My genuine draft with the Loer acurate measures
They are drinking the finest beer available
Precision on beats if your camp is wanted where ever
They are dedicated to making good music, and as a result, their music is in high demand everywhere
I'm bring in the vein, clappin rhythmes to stormy weather
They always keep the beat going, even in bad weather
Bro', kissin in quiet fire
They are engaged in a quiet and secretive love affair
Higher will get us lower
Getting too high will ultimately bring them down
Staufer, she coffe diggin Riggin' in shattered lifers
They are drinking Staufer coffee while hanging out with people who have been through a lot in life
We only jive talkin Razor keep cotton squawkin
They only speak in a cool way, and they carry razors to protect themselves
Blazin the loose cannans
They are smoking marijuana
On top of white diomonds sands
They are living in luxury and on top of the best living conditions
Street corner symphonies spillin
They make music on the streets and it's a beautiful scene
Prisons are lower twistin
They are aware of the dangers of prison, and they don't want to end up there
Brown Hornet keepin it nappy
They are embracing their natural hair and keeping it uncombed, also using th Hornet as reference to their lifestyle
Keep us on, keepin on ??...shades to black
They keep on living their life, come what may
Gleamin of the roof of the Ac Don't know how to act
They are in a luxurious car, and they can't contain their excitement
Wildin' with the non-chalant pack Slappin the thieves With the unbelieves
They are wilding out with a cool gang, and they slap anyone who disagrees with them
That it be Shakin your block
They are upsetting the status quo and causing a ruckus in their neighborhood
With the six million dollar bop Just stop
They have a unique style and are worth a lot of money
The bloodclot tears For years, we air-tight (tight)
They have been through many trials and tribulations, and now nothing can touch them
On another flight Until the Fahrenheit (Harlem night) Harlem night
They are always moving and experiencing life to the fullest, even in the night
I'm shakin your thoughts keepin the Lo blaze sharp for life
They are shaking things up and keeping their unique lifestyle fresh and exciting for years to come
It's a jungle masquerade and we forever stone trife
Life is a carnival in many ways, and they will always be the highlights
That chick out the car commin from the island of ice
They see an attractive woman getting out of an expensive car
No contact with sheist bubblin with mr. midnight
They have no relationship with her, but they are still feeling good because of the alcohol they are consuming
And talkin in jive floatations
They are talking in a cool, smooth style
With cases Of slick and shovelin herb hip tone
They have cases of marijuana and are listening to smooth, cool music
From black belt jones
They are referencing the legendary martial arts movie Black Belt Jones
The ebony junction'll Be the function Yo, dig it
They will always have a good time and keep the party going with their lifestyle
Time to shake a leg, get up in your wig suga (sparkly) (repeat 3x) Loer It's the Loer Geechie Suede With the Cheeba (get the drizzy on) How we do it (get the drizzy on, get the drizzy on, it's the Loer) Sparkly (ca-varsie, cavarsie) Alright, alright Yeah, get your drizzy on How we flow, T Get your drizzy on Fled to tri-state Get the drizzy on Yeah, get the drizzy on, get the drizzy on, get the drizzy on
They want everyone to dance and enjoy the party, and they give a shoutout to their group and their friends, Geechie Suede and the Cheeba. They encourage everyone to keep the party going and to get in the mood by drinking more alcohol
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: David Anthony Willis, Saladine T. Wallace, Salahadeen Wilds
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
[Intro]
Sparklin
Lo-a, Lo-a, Lo-a, Lo-a
[Hook]
Got the bubbly (Lo-a)
Pouring through me (Lo-a)
Got the bubbly (Lo-a)
Pouring through me (Lo-a) (Sparklin')
Bubbly (Lo-a)
Pouring through me (Lo-a)
Got the bubbly (Lo-a)
Pouring through me (Lo-a) (Sparklin')
[Verse 1: Sonny Cheeba]
Diamond runners
Strangers in paradise, hobo flats
Sugar cane alley-scats
Lo in parade
With the Black Spades, Courvoisier
Spilling on the rocks
Intoxicating the satin dolls
With his private dance
[Verse 2: Geechi Suede]
And it don't stop 'til the midnight
This glass got me right
Only live Lo light
Then drown in the Moët Dom
On to the disco
Sisqo got me laced
Scorch a half a quart
Then E&J get chased
Bronx vigilantes, call us big wheelers
Diamond crook avengers, sheeba doll stealers
[Verse 3: Sonny Cheeba]
Give me sunshine dada
A twenty-one convincer salute
For the Africana
Midnight Express, how we do
Hold my razors, beaucoup
Jiggas and figures of coolie facing shadow boxers
Undercover faggot lovers
Dig my Satin Struthers
Coolie High way up in the sky
Throw in the fly
Car wash bubble out
In a grand stand land
Goldie everyday
Stick the slick in the style
Stick ya self, stick ya self
Swap out
[Verse 4: Geechi Suede]
Every district
Bring the mischief
Sing the Sweetback
Blaze the skama, drop the rag, push the seat back
Diamanté catch reflect off the chrome rim
Private stock drenched me,
I can't stop from bubbling
Alley cat anthem
Always bless the istol
Jungle Brown and C-Smoke
Complete the Lo official
[Hook]
Got the bubbly (Lo-a)
Pouring through me (Lo-a)
Got the bubbly (Lo-a)
Pouring through me (Lo-a) (Sparklin')
Bubbly (Lo-a)
Pouring through me (Lo-a)
Got the bubbly (Lo-a)
Pouring through me (Lo-a) (Sparklin')
[Verse 5: Geechi Suede]
Welcome to Chardonnay heaven
It's the seven layers of pleasure
My genuine draft with the Lo-a accurate measures
Precision on beats if your Camp is wanted wherever
I'm bringing the rain
Clapping rhythms to stormy weathers
[Verse 6: Sonny Cheeba]
Bruh, kissing to Quiet Fire
Higher will get us lower
Starfish and Coffee digging
Rigging in shattered lifers
We only jive talking
Razor keep cotton squawking
Blazing the loose cannons
On top of white diamond sands
Street corner symphonies spilling
Course there's a lower twisting
Brown Hornet keeping it nappy
Keeps on keeping on
[Verse 7: Geechi Suede]
Curious shades of black
Gleaming off the roof of the 'ac
Don't know how to act
Wilding with the nonchalant pack
Slapping the thieves
With the unbelieves
That'd be shaking your block
With the six million dollar bot
Just stop the bloodclot tears
For years, we airtight
Another flight
Until the Fahrenheit, Harlem night
I'm shanking your thoughts,
Keeping the Lo blade sharp for life
It's a jungle masquerade and we forever stone trife
[Verse 8: Sonny Cheeba]
Now check out the con coming from the island of ice
No contact with shiest bubbling with Mr. Midnight
And talking the jive
Flirtacious with cases of slick
And shovelin' herb
Hip-tone from Black Belt Jones
That Ebony junction
That be the function
Yo, dig it
Time to shake a leg, get up in the wind suga
[Hook]
Got the bubbly (Lo-a)
Pouring through me (Lo-a)
Got the bubbly (Lo-a)
Pouring through me (Lo-a) (Sparklin')
Bubbly (Lo-a)
Pouring through me (Lo-a)
Got the bubbly (Lo-a)
Pouring through me (Lo-a) (Sparklin')
[Outro]
It's the Lo-a
Pouring through me
It's the Lo-a
Go ahead (Geechi Suede)
It's the Lo-a
Got the bubbly (Sparklin')
It's the Lo-a
With the Cheeba (Cheeba)
Get the drizzy on
Get the drizzy on (How we do it )
Get the drizzy on
It's the Lo-a (Sparklin')
Courvoisier, Alizé, uh
Yeah, get your drizzy on
How we flow, team
Get the drizzy on
Float the Tri-state
Get the drizzy on (Sparklin')
Yeah
Im2ooHonest
I use to get annoyed when people would question my music taste because of the bullshit thats portrayed as hip hop but I'm damn proud of my music. Classics forever!
Damian2354
***** I feel you, people always tell me I put on "weird" music. Im old school chill vibe hip hop fan fo life.
Lee_thatsme
Damn right! Old school for life!
A2E
Old school till the end
Potter bat
+LexyAAA If any HipHop fan frowns upon CampLo, I would probably question their authenticity. I was recently going through some albums with someone who didn't know who Tribe Called Quest was... Im 28 and this girl was probably 25, So their should be no reason to not Know these things. But hey, Its all good fun.
Pete Brudnak
I honestly think Uptown Saturday Night is one of the most overlooked/under appreciated hip hop album ever made..along with Enta Da Stage by Black Moon
eric burgos
i think this is the SINGLE most slept on album ever.
INIR2
Enta Da Stage by Black Moon was heavily slept on.
a.l. zacharia
i hold mad skillz - from where??, mic geronimo - the natural, edan - beauty and the beat and the constructus corporation - the ziggurat in that position
kapoww
The whole album is just so different, there was nothing to compare it to. With the right push it could have blown tf up.