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.
Bad Touch Example
Company Flow Lyrics
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(Uh)
I'm going to let you touch me in a special place
(But I don't want to touch you there)
Your mom and dad will tell you so
Verse One: Bigg Jus
Your eyes get live like Tupac getting shot in a lobby
Most MC's styles is robbery of my freestyles as a hobby
I pick apart monkey brains and spread disease through hot zones
My cameos on promos seem strange like someone's not home
Bigg Jus the outsider rain on your dream field
With styles so freaking wet niggas need maxi panty shields
Expose more moes out the closet that lead paint on your tenement
Got more Black Thoughts in my Roots than most niggas got in their
pigment
It's the baby-faced lieutenant with the luck like Luciano
Hardcore like cool G Rap music made for concert piano
So dust off the candelabra, hip hop's version of the super Don Dada
With the license to give more ass whippings than Father
You couldn't see me with binoculars, cover myself like telepathy
Make most crews disappear like blackheads on Oxy creme
Under the lights I fuck up mics with my uncanny ability to heat seek
Through brain facilities with the science of microchemistry
This history of my hip hop is too deep to be dissected
Bitch recollect don't even half step or try to test it black
Bigg Jus, I drop so much shit my anus needs an ice pack
In fact I'm all that, El-P yo bring the horns back
(Yes)
Right through the center of your focus picture a long silver needle
(You are correct sir)
Piercing the outer lens of your eyesight
[El-P]
And once again
In one verse we have proven
That we can rip all these signed big budget motherfuckers
(89.9)
Peace to Stretch and Bobbito
(Bob-bi-to!)
Verse Two: El-P
Ye olde lyrics of fire
Surface bonds from X-Wing fighter stance to be -boy
Actions fratcture negative thirty below wind chill factor
The counteraction is just a helpless action of the hapless flinching
My supersonics leave you mute like Maggie Simpson
Taxidermist El-P I defy translation
Instigate and set in crates(?) throughout your whole situation
Practice exposing perfection like Ricki Like exposes white trash
My shit is strange X-file number 2-6-7 whiplash
Triple felon emcee minus the melanin
When I bomb it the type of shit to make Baby Jessica jump in the well
again
Sunshines or rain acid, El-P the battle master
Lactose breaking down your fucking fractals till you're flaccid
I'm leaving Las Vegas like a hundred flying Elvises
Raid, spot my prey, swoop down and cross their pelvises
Rat nerve like David grill smoke bitch
Catch my frozen frame suspended
You couldn't even fuck with my idle fidget
My birthright I'm pulling swords from stones high tone beam
Phonetically abort it try to distort it and catch a silent scream,
fetus
The raw daddy tactics prove Krush Groove unstoppable
Testing luck it's like sucking on lead pink popsicles
The enigma, no one can fuck with me yet but I'm not signed
(You want to battle?)
It's better to look in the
(mirror)
Say Candyman five times
Candyman (whispered 5x)
Just a promo
Understand
(Candyman)
To be the man you gots to beat the man
(It's so clear now)
Me and Bigg Jus
(The beautiful light)
Company Flow clan
(I can touch it)
Mr. Len, 'sup?
89.9
Hit me with that shit some time
Bigg Jus, Lune TNS
The almighty El-P
The imperial DJ Mr. Len
Company Flow swinging it to you live for '95
The lyrics of Company Flow's song "Bad Touch Example" present a mix of complex wordplay and social commentary. The first part of the song is a warning to children about inappropriate touching but subverts the message by suggesting that someone can touch the singer in a special place (even though they don't want to touch that person's private parts). The song then proceeds to two verses, one by Bigg Jus and one by El-P, that showcase their lyrical prowess, with Bigg Jus using wordplay to attack other MCs who try to ride his freestyles as a hobby and El-P delivering multisyllabic rhymes that defy easy comprehension. The song ends with a reference to the hip-hop group's name and a shout-out to their DJ, Mr. Len.
Line by Line Meaning
Since you're my special friend come closer for a special treat
Manipulative language to gain the trust of someone vulnerable and sexually touch them without consent.
I'm going to let you touch me in a special place
An intimidation tactic, insinuating that refusal will have to face consequences unknown.
It is never ok to touch someone else's private parts
A straightforward and unambiguous statement that clarifies a key factor of consent.
Your mom and dad will tell you so
Appealing to an authority figure to enforce a deep-seated societal rule for children.
Your eyes get live like Tupac getting shot in a lobby
A captivating simile to evoke an emotional response from the listeners while directing the focus towards the artist.
Most MC's styles is robbery of my freestyles as a hobby
A claim to the uniqueness of the singer's talent and a gentle attack on fellow rappers' style for giving up on creativity.
I pick apart monkey brains and spread disease through hot zones
A metaphorical criticism of the singer's verbal assaults, which is infectious and contagious in nature.
My cameos on promos seem strange like someone's not home
The artist's appearance in mass media feels peculiar and insufficient to them.
Bigg Jus the outsider rain on your dream field
A declaration of individuality and superiority in the field with an assurance of dampening the dreams of competitors.
With styles so freaking wet n***as need maxi panty shields
The intensity and power of the artist's style instill fear in their rivals, causing the need for protection.
Expose more moes out the closet that lead paint on your tenement
The singer's ability to unveil secrets and hypocrisy, especially the ones in authority and influential positions.
Got more Black Thoughts in my Roots than most n***as got in their pigment
A pun on the name of the rapper 'Black Thought' and the band 'The Roots' while also asserting that he has an abundance of knowledge and experience.
It's the baby-faced lieutenant with the luck like Luciano
A contradiction in the line emphasizes the duality of the singer's nature - innocent-looking and street smart at the same time.
Hardcore like cool G Rap music made for concert piano
An oxymoron that enforces the significance of the singer's style in the rap industry.
So dust off the candelabra, hip hop's version of the super Don Dada
Addressing oneself as a dominating figure in the rap world and shedding light on the luxury and brilliant lifestyle they lead.
With the license to give more a** whippings than Father
A hypervigilant and aggressive demeanor projected by the artist, asserting their control over the competition.
You couldn't see me with binoculars, cover myself like telepathy
Emphasizing their subtle and sly approach to winning against their competition.
Make most crews disappear like blackheads on Oxy creme
A hyperbole for describing the singer's dominant style and tactics that make it easy to outdo groups of rappers.
Through brain facilities with the science of microchemistry
The singer attributes their success to their brain's chemistry and the ability to analyze and dissect the literature skillfully.
This history of my hip hop is too deep to be dissected
The depth of the artist's musical history and work is unparalleled and unmatched and can't be explained easily.
Bitch recollect don't even half step or try to test it black
An assertion of dominance and a warning to rival rappers not to underestimate the artist.
Bigg Jus, I drop so much s*** my anus needs an ice pack
A reference to the artist's fecundity and how they feel tired and worn out from a lot of work.
In fact I'm all that, El-P yo bring the horns back
A demand for attention and recognition for the singer's work while also addressing or acknowledging the disc jockey.
Right through the center of your focus picture a long silver needle
A creative way to grab the listener's attention and get them to imagine the artist's words.
Piercing the outer lens of your eyesight
A metaphorical dissection of what the singer's words could do to the listener, penetrate their mind, and make them reflect.
And once again In one verse we have proven That we can rip all these signed big budget motherfuckers
The artist's confidence and ability to surpass industry beliefs and challenged major players in the rap game.
Peace to Stretch and Bobbito (Bob-bi-to!)
A shoutout to radio personality stretch and Bobbito for playing their work and supporting underground artists.
Ye olde lyrics of fire Surface bonds from X-Wing fighter stance to be-boy Actions fratcture negative thirty below wind chill factor
A boastful declaration of the artist's sharpened lyrical skills and style to battle and win against peers.
The counteraction is just a helpless action of the hapless flinching
A stance on what the competition's counteractions could be- helpless and frivolous actions with little to no bearing.
My supersonics leave you mute like Maggie Simpson
A Comparison to a character in a popular animation series whose silence says a lot, implying a similar message to the singer's work.
Taxidermist El-P I defy translation Instigate and set in crates(?) throughout your whole situation
A complicated line that describes the artist's inability to conform to a contemporary style, and the unintentional effect it will have on the competition.
Practice exposing perfection like Ricki Like exposes white trash
An approach to deconstruct what is considered perfect by society or musical standards and show the flaws and inequities behind it.
My s*** is strange X-file number 2-6-7 whiplash
An allusion to the sci-fi TV show The X-Files and how strange the rapper's style is to his industry.
Triple felon emcee minus the melanin
A sarcastic statement about how reputation matters less than the color of the artist's skin in the rap industry.
When I bomb it the type of s*** to make Baby Jessica jump in the well again
A statement referring to the infamous Baby Jessica news story that shows how impactful the artist's work is and how it could create a sense of chaos.
Sunshines or rain acid, El-P the battle master
With a reference to the extremes of weather phenomena, El-P describes their range as an artist.
Lactose breaking down your f***ing fractals till you're flaccid
A line to describe what the artist's words could do to the competition's confidence and how they could take them down completely.
I'm leaving Las Vegas like a hundred flying Elvises
A reference to the movie leaving Las Vegas and how the artist has nothing left to lose. The artist also mentions a swarm of Elvis impersonators, further emphasizing the point.
Raid, spot my prey, swoop down and cross their pelvises
A brutal-sounding statement that alludes to the artist attacking competition and leaving them incapacitated.
Rat nerve like David grill smoke b**** Catch my frozen frame suspended
An allusion to David Blaine seemingly knocking himself out through hyperventilation, the artist emphasizes their calmness and prowess when performing or describing something intense.
You couldn't even f*** with my idle fidget
An assertion of how the artist is so unmatched and unique, no one could even copy their nervous habits or quirks.
My birthright I'm pulling swords from stones high tone beam
An allusion to feudal royalty and warfare, the artist emphasizes their inherent talent and ability.
Phonetically abort it try to distort it and catch a silent scream, fetus
A play on words, emphasizing that no one could ruin or twist their work, and it will always remain unwavering.
The raw daddy tactics prove Krush Groove unstoppable
A reference to the 1985 film Krush Groove, which focused on how street sounds and freestyle raps helped shape the rap culture. The artist emphasizes their ability to follow the same path and become unstoppable.
Testing luck it's like sucking on lead pink popsicles
An allusion to lead poisoning, which results from ingesting lead paint or products made of lead. The artist says that trying to challenge their work could have similar monumental consequences.
The enigma, no one can f*** with me yet but I'm not signed
A reference to their underground presence and how they have gained influence without mainstream recognition.
It's better to look in the (mirror) Say Candyman five times Candyman (whispered 5x)
The artist mentions 'Candyman' five times, intimidating the listener to repeat it in front of a mirror. A subtle nod to the horror film of the same name which causes many to feel insecure in case the curse really works.
Just a promo
A statement that the song is just a promotion and doesn't have much depth attached to it.
Understand (Candyman) To be the man you got to beat the man (It's so clear now)
A tagline or slogan for the artist's music or image.
Me and Bigg Jus (The beautiful light) Company Flow clan (I can touch it)
A reference to the rap group Company Flow and their successful collaboration.
Mr. Len, 'sup? 89.9, Hit me with that s*** some time Bigg Jus, Lune TNS The almighty El-P The imperial DJ Mr. Len Company Flow swinging it to you live for '95
A shoutout to the company's members and a slogan to promote their work on the popular 89.9 FM channel in New York.
Lyrics Β© CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Y, JUSTIN INGLETON
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Lyrics:
[Intro Samples]
(Since you're my special friend, come closer for a special treat
I'm going to let you touch me in a special place
But I don't want to touch you there
It is never ok to touch someone else's private parts
Your mom and dad will tell you so)
[Verse 1: Bigg Jus]
Yo' eyes get, blind like 2Pac gettin shot in the lobby
Most MC's styles is robbery of my freestyles as a hobby
I pick apart monkey brains and spread disease through hot zones
My cameos on promos seem strange like someone's not home
Bigg Jus the outsider rain on your dream field
With styles so freaking wet niggas need maxi panty shields
Expose more moles out the closet than lead paint on your tenement
Got more Black Thought to my Roots than most niggas got in their pigment
It's the baby-faced lieutenant with the Luck like Luciano
Hardcore like Kool G Rap music made for concert piano
So dust off the candelabra, hip hop's version of the super Don Dada
With the license to give more ass whippings than Father
You couldn't see me with Minolta, way ahead of myself like telepathy
Make most crews disappear like blackheads on Oxy creme
Under the lights I fuck up mics with my uncanny ability to heat seek
Through brain facilities with the science of microchemistry
This history of my hip hop is too deep to be dissected
(Bitch!) if you canβt recollect donβt even half step or try to test it (black)
Bigg Jus, I drop so much shit my anus needs an ice pack
In fact I'm all that, El-P yo bring the horns back
[Interlude]
(Yes)
Right through the center of your focus picture a long silver needle
(You are correct sir)
Piercing the outer lens of your eyesight
[El-P]
And once again
In one verse we have proven
That we can rip all these signed big budget motherfuckers
(89.9)
Peace to Stretch and Bobbito
(Bob-bi-to!)
[Verse 2: El-P]
Ye olde lyrics of fire
Surface bombs from X-wing fighters, stance to B-boy actors fracture
Negative thirty below wind chill factor
The counteraction is just a helpless action of the hapless flinching
My supersonics leave you mute like Maggie Simpson
Taxidermist El-P, I defy translation
Instigator settin' quakes throughout your whole situation
Practice exposing perfection like Ricki Lake exposes white trash
My shit is strange X-file number 2-6-7 whiplash
Triple felon emcee minus the melanin
When I bomb with the type of shit to make Baby Jessica jump in the well again
Sunshines on rain acid, El-P the battle master
Lactose breaking down your fucking fractals till you're flaccid
I'm leaving Las Vegas like a hundred flying Elvises
Raid, spot my prey, swoop down and crush their pelvises
Rat nerve like David grill smoke bitch
Catch my frozen frame suspended
You couldn't even fuck with my idle fidget
By birthright I'm pulling swords from stones high tone beam
Phonetically abort it try to distort it and catch a silent scream, fetus
The raw daddy tactics prove Krush Groove unstoppable
Test your luck it's like sucking on lead paint popsicles
The enigma, no one can fuck with me but still I'm not signed
(You wanna battle?)
It's better to look in the
(mirror)
Say "Candyman" five times
(Candyman
Candyman
Candyman
Candyman
Candyman
Candyman)
[Outro]
Just a promo
Understand
(Candyman)
To be the man you gots to beat the man
(It's so clear now)
Me and Bigg Jus
(The beautiful light)
Company Flow clan
(I can touch it)
Mr. Len, 'sup?
89.9
Hit me with that shit some time
Bigg Jus, Lune TNS
The almighty El-P
The imperial DJ Mr. Len
Company Flow swinging it to you live for '95
Simba Hendrix
Classic Album That Doesn't Get The Recognition It Deserves Same As Black Moon's "Enta Da Stage" ππ₯
Jedwing Jay
Facts.
Ivana Cano
FACTS! :)
t_rexxxodus
Simba Hendrix who are you, Jaden Smith?
BA C
This LP is the truth! GOD only knows why the heck this isn't even on Spotify!
Elisha Caez
@187Wretched Because El-Pβs label Def Jux was ran by a 17 year old π
Man was too ahead of his time for himself frl
I hope I can hold my label at age 19 rn I stg I really donβt want this shit to die ever
The Shamanite
El P still makes music at least. RTJ hits good
187Wretched
BA C has nothing to do with Spotify prob couldnβt clear samples or didnβt care to
jaredshortjsgmail
This is one of my favorite rap songs of all time.... album as a whole is unbelievably underrated
Blair
It's not underrated, the people who have heard it that are hiphop fans enjoy it, the problem is that it isn't well known. I have listened to hiphop for 7 plus years and this is my first time listening to this album