Company flow was a New York based hip hop group, consisted of El-P, Bigg Ju… Read Full Bio ↴Company flow was a New York based hip hop group, consisted of El-P, Bigg Jus and DJ Mr. Len. Their 1997 debut album Funcrusher Plus is often cited as the catalyst for the new type of underground hip-hop scene that emerged in the late nineties. A Co Flow collaboration with Juggaknots and J-Treds appeared in 1998 under the name Indelible MC's and was featured on the Lyricist Lounge comp.
The group disbanded in 2000 after Bigg Jus had left in 1999. As a duo, El-P and Mr. Len released another instrumental album called Little Johnny From the Hospitul, after which each of the elements pursued their solo projects, El-P expanding the roster of his label Definitive Jux and Mr. Len giving life to Dummy Smacks Records.
Bigg Jus started up the label Sub Verse Music which temporarily became a distributing point of conscious, independent hip hop. Currently Jus is living in Atlanta, having released several solo and collabo records.

In 2007, the two Co Flow lyricists temporarily re-joined on stage at the CMJ Music Festival in New York. The 10 year anniversary re-issue of Funcrusher Plus, to appear on Def Jux (and for which Co Flow were supposed to be recording new material) has been delayed.

89.9 Detrimental
Company Flow Lyrics

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For all intents and purposes I ram pride
Resonate pussy rapper get the long donkey cock
I keep telethon MC's clinging to Jerry's person
Motherfuckin' Tourette's syndrome MC's can't freestyle without rehearsing
Crossed T's and dotted I's but still caught a liquid shit surprise
Rappers got on colored contacts but they better real eyes
Contact CoFlow shit equals El Bigg Jus distortion
Try to merk off on our pile but you choked on my fuckin portion

You oughta scream, got my name up in your mouth like cock or

gingivitis

When every rhyme becomes the official new blueprint for wannabe

writers

I don't mind you talkin shit just keep it in the first person

Think realistically if you diss me could you handle my rebuttal

version

Then again if you spit my name it only means you recognize my status

I flip the script use your little diss as a promotional apparatus

I'll ignore you sellin crack, killin people, and keepin it real

but disrespect me and my adopted fam and die young like veal

When miscellaneous MC's drop they spontaneous

bullshit metaphor, the outcome is always obvious

When that piece of shit Mother Time gets cut short in 1999

I'll be stress-free, knowin that while I was on Earth I got mine

Say what..?

8 Steps to Perfection, the sum of each part forms an octagon

Where rhyme styles get sparked..

Overall Meaning

In the song "89.9 Detrimental" by Company Flow, the lyrics are an attack on other rappers who are not as skilled as they are. The main message is that these weaker rappers are not authentic and rely on gimmicks and rehearsed freestyles instead of true talent. The singer raps about his own pride and skill, stating that these lesser rappers cannot live up to his level. He also warns that anyone who disrespects him or his "adopted fam" will not be met with mercy.

The lyrics use a lot of wordplay and metaphor to convey this message. They also reference several common aspects of rap culture, such as freestyling, boasting, and dissing other rappers. The overall tone is assertive and confident, with the singer showing off his skills and taunting those who cannot match him.

Overall, the song can be seen as a manifesto of sorts for Company Flow's style and ethos. By attacking others who do not share their values and skills, they establish themselves as an elite group within the rap world. The lyrics also show a deep respect for the art of rapping itself, using complex wordplay and rhyme schemes to demonstrate their mastery.

Line by Line Meaning

For all intents and purposes I ram pride
I am full of pride and confidence in myself.

Resonate pussy rapper get the long donkey cock
I believe that weak rappers get what they deserve when they try to step up against me.

I keep telethon MC's clinging to Jerry's person
I am so good at rapping that other rappers want to be close to me, like how people want to be close to Jerry Lewis during his telethons.

Motherfuckin' Tourette's syndrome MC's can't freestyle without rehearsing
There are some rappers who are so bad that they need to prepare ahead of time just to come up with something decent to say.

Crossed T's and dotted I's but still caught a liquid shit surprise
Even though I did everything right, I still got a bad outcome, like when you take care of every detail but still end up with a messy situation.

Rappers got on colored contacts but they better real eyes
Some rappers try to pretend to be someone they're not, but I can see right through them.

Contact CoFlow shit equals El Bigg Jus distortion
When you come in contact with Company Flow's music, you can expect to hear some distorted and unconventional sounds.

Try to merk off on our pile but you choked on my fuckin portion
If you try to challenge or compete with me, you'll fail and be left with nothing while I still come out on top.

You oughta scream, got my name up in your mouth like cock or gingivitis
You are so obsessed with me that you can't stop talking about me, like you have a disease.

When every rhyme becomes the official new blueprint for wannabe writers
My rhymes and style are so influential that they inspire other people to try to copy or emulate me.

I don't mind you talkin shit just keep it in the first person
You can criticize me or say whatever you want, as long as you're honest and don't talk behind my back.

Think realistically if you diss me could you handle my rebuttal version
If you say something negative about me, can you actually handle my response or come up with something better?

Then again if you spit my name it only means you recognize my status
Even if you talk about me in a negative way, you're still acknowledging my importance and influence.

I flip the script use your little diss as a promotional apparatus
I can take your criticism and turn it into something positive or use it to promote myself.

I'll ignore you sellin crack, killin people, and keepin it real
I don't care about other people's illegal or violent activities, as long as they don't disrespect me or my family.

but disrespect me and my adopted fam and die young like veal
If you disrespect me or my chosen family, you will suffer the consequences and will not live a long life.

When miscellaneous MC's drop they spontaneous bullshit metaphor, the outcome is always obvious
When other rappers try to come up with clever or spontaneous metaphors, the result is usually predictable and unimpressive.

When that piece of shit Mother Time gets cut short in 1999
When the year 1999 ends, I will be relieved and happy about everything I have accomplished so far.

I'll be stress-free, knowin that while I was on Earth I got mine
I will be content and satisfied, knowing that I worked hard and achieved success during my time on Earth.

Say what..?
What did you say?

8 Steps to Perfection, the sum of each part forms an octagon
My approach to rapping involves 8 steps that when combined, make up a strong and powerful structure.

Where rhyme styles get sparked..
This is where creativity and innovation in rap music begin.

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Written by: Y, JUSTIN INGLETON

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