There has never been an anomaly in hip-hop quite like the southern trio CunninLynguists. Sampling genres from psych-rock to blues, New Romantic to polka, they have been musically compared to UGK and Atmosphere in the same breath. They have toured and shared stages with Kanye West and Aesop Rock to equal success. They have produced for Lil' Scrappy as well as KRS-One. They have crafted songs with international soul superstar Cee-Lo Green and politically charged indie-favorite Immortal Technique … on the same album. CunninLynguists have eschewed categories, boxes and labels for 10 years, 5 albums and 4 official mixtapes, all while having what XXL Magazine described as the "Most Hated Name In Rap".
The result? If you want labels...Southern boom-bap. Too white for BET, too black for MTV2. A preacher's son, a caucasian guy from rural Georgia and a convicted felon. But mainly … a self-made career, one of the most consistent catalogs of any current hip-hop act and one of the most loyal, worldwide fanbases in all of indie rap music.
Backed with gritty beats, quality rhymes and 808 thump, the 'Lynguists intend on recapturing the soul in southern hip-hop. With what Spin Magazine calls "Outkast's tragicomic poignancy", Deacon The Villain, Kno and Natti follow in the footsteps of artists like Goodie Mob, Ya'll So Stupid, Geto Boys and the aforementioned 'Kast in painting a picture meant to remind the world that politics, death, racism, relationships, religion and struggle are just as relevant to life below the Mason-Dixon as anywhere else.
Their critically acclaimed debut LP, Will Rap For Food, was released in October 2001. CunninLynguists were joined by Floridian emcee Mr. SOS for their 2nd LP, Southernunderground, which was independently released April 1, 2003 on Freshchest Records and QN5 Music and re-released in 2004. Guests included Masta Ace, Tonedeff and RJD2. Between Southernunderground and A Piece of Strange, they released two mixtapes titled Sloppy Seconds Vol. 1 and Sloppy Seconds Vol. 2. Their third LP, A Piece of Strange, was released in January of 2006 via LAU Records. Their fourth album, Dirty Acres, was released 2007. In 2009, they released two more mixtapes titled Strange Journey Volume One and Strange Journey Volume Two, featuring such artists as Freddie Gibbs, E-40, Slug, and Killer Mike. Their most recent LP, Oneirology, was released in 2011. Guests included Big K.R.I.T., Tonedeff, Freddie Gibbs, and Anna Wise of Sonnymoon.
The group has toured worldwide, appearing onstage alongside acts like Nappy Roots, Cee-Lo Green, Bun B, Kanye West, Raekwon of Wu-Tang Clan, Brand Nubian and more.
Kno, hailing from Georgia and currently residing in Lexington, Kentucky, has been described as "one of the top loop-miners east of the Mississippi" by URB. He produced the majority of Will Rap For Food and Southernunderground, all of A Piece of Strange, and has also recieved critical acclaim in The NY Times, Rolling Stone and other magazines for his remix of Jay-Z's Black Album, entitled Kno vs. Hov : The White Al-bu-lum in 2004. Kno released a solo LP in 2010 titled Death is Silent.
Born in Versailles, Kentucky, Deacon has also established himself as a producer. His beats have been rocked by the likes of KRS-One, King Tee as well as local Kentucky artists such as Rob Jackson and Bonafide Circle. The son of a reverend, his ear for melody and church trained voice have also landed him hook work for Ruff Ryders, Sean Price and more. Deacon released an album with Sheisty Khrist titled Niggaz With Latitude in 2010.
The duo has already begun work as a production duo under the name A Piece Of Strange, currently producing for Lil' Scrappy, Devin The Dude, D-12, Immortal Technique, Warner Brothers' rock and roll outfit Melee and others. They are managed by Lee "Skill" Resnick, whose only other clients are platinum producers Denaun Porter, Naughty By Nature's Kay Gee and Mr. Lee from Houston.
The group now officially counts emcee Natti as the third and final piece of the CunninLynguists' puzzle. After turning to music as a positive release after a 2 year prison stint in the early 2000's, Lexington, Kentucky native Natti's gravely drawl and streetwise lyrics give the group a decidedly interesting 3rd angle on the group's already broad range of subject matter.
Origin: Atlanta, GA
Year Formed: 2001
Members: Deacon The Villain
Kno
Natti
Former Member: Mr. SOS
Official Site: www.cunninlynguists.com
Beautiful Girl
CunninLynguists Lyrics
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J to the A to the N to the E
Just a crush on a beautiful girl, named Jane
J to the A to the N to the E
I tried to stay all the way playa when it came to game
But got benched in a sense when it came to Jane
Found recollections connect to every ounce of her essence
I love her, til she join with the air up above her
Love so strong it can't be wrong for her to share with another
Long as she touch my lips and my fingers, fuck it, we swingers
Cause it's Jane that keeps me sane
For what the world gonna bring us
Can make a blind man see and forget his doctor's appointment
For her sheer enjoyment I'll even risk unemployment
Can it be? Her first name changed to Calamity
Cause if saw by the law in my car, they grabbing me
Harrassing me, asking me 'where did she come from?'
Have me see a counselor asking questions that's plumb dumb
Trying to steal my love, so now I'm constantly taking shit
Cause now three times a week they wanna test our relationship
Shit!
Things are confused inside
Gone off that mary jane
She's making love to equalize
Gone off that sexy damn Jane
Just a crush on a beautiful girl, named Jane
J to the A to the N to the E
Just a crush on a beautiful girl, named Jane
J to the A to the N to the E
Yeah, spread them legs jane, I need a head change
Coochie hairs flame colored, sweet lil red thangs
She riddles every area of my brain with deep tickles
Mary, married her, carries my pain? Nope
An angel came to me one night chillin'
Said: "I won't change you, just tame who's within that Villian"
I said: "Cool, lets lay up with the stars for a minute"
Next I know we break up roaches from cigars
We done finished
Jane doing things that made me search my soul
I's a young one, she's an old freak that cuts slow
Leave her? Right now you got a hellafied no
I guess I needs her, that double edged ledge cuts throats
I love the please-her, or pleasure, whatever call it leisure
You call her a crutch, y'all hush, I call her 'Retha
Undressin her, loving the resin upon fingertips
Its over when I roll me a Fat Lady
Now sing it, bitch
Things are confused inside
Gone off that mary jane
She's making love to equalize
Gone off that sexy damn Jane
Damn, Damn, Damn Jane
In "Beautiful Girl," CunninLynguists raps about a crush he has on a girl named Jane, and how much she affects him mentally and emotionally. The lyrics in the song display his intense feelings towards the girl, from the way he takes deep breaths in her presence to how he loves her until she joins the air up above. He admits that he's addicted to her and will do anything for her sheer enjoyment, even if it means risking unemployment. Despite his love for her, he knows that expressing it openly would get him into some trouble, as shown in the line where he says she nearly gets him arrested three times a week.
The song's lyrics are filled with clever wordplay, metaphors, and allusions, making it a challenge to fully understand the meaning behind each line. It can be interpreted as an ode to the power of love, and how it can affect someone both positively and negatively. While Jane seems to bring joy and pleasure in his life, it also brings trouble, confusion, and addiction. The song also touches on themes of temptation, desire, and the loss of control.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a crush on a beautiful girl, named Jane
The singer has a crush on a girl named Jane. It is just a crush and nothing serious.
J to the A to the N to the E
The singer spells out Jane's name.
I tried to stay all the way playa when it came to game
But got benched in a sense when it came to Jane
The singer tried to be a player but failed when it came to Jane.
I can't explain the deep breaths that I take in her presence
Found recollections connect to every ounce of her essence
The artist is drawn to Jane and feels connected to her on many levels.
I love her, til she join with the air up above her
Love so strong it can't be wrong for her to share with another
The artist loves Jane so much that he wants her to be happy even if it means being with someone else.
Long as she touch my lips and my fingers, fuck it, we swingers
Cause it's Jane that keeps me sane
For what the world gonna bring us
Can make a blind man see and forget his doctor's appointment
For her sheer enjoyment I'll even risk unemployment
The singer loves Jane so much that they are willing to risk everything to be with her and make her happy.
Can it be? Her first name changed to Calamity
Cause if saw by the law in my car, they grabbing me
Harrassing me, asking me 'where did she come from?'
Have me see a counselor asking questions that's plumb dumb
Trying to steal my love, so now I'm constantly taking shit
Cause now three times a week they wanna test our relationship
Shit!
The singer is constantly harassed by the police who don't understand his love for Jane. They try to make him doubt his own feelings.
Things are confused inside
Gone off that mary jane
She's making love to equalize
Gone off that sexy damn Jane
The artist feels confused and high when he thinks about Jane. He feels like she has the power to make everything right.
Yeah, spread them legs jane, I need a head change
Coochie hairs flame colored, sweet lil red thangs
She riddles every area of my brain with deep tickles
Mary, married her, carries my pain? Nope
An angel came to me one night chillin'
Said: "I won't change you, just tame who's within that Villian"
I said: "Cool, lets lay up with the stars for a minute"
Next I know we break up roaches from cigars
We done finished
Jane doing things that made me search my soul
I's a young one, she's an old freak that cuts slow
Leave her? Right now you got a hellafied no
I guess I needs her, that double edged ledge cuts throats
I love the please-her, or pleasure, whatever call it leisure
You call her a crutch, y'all hush, I call her 'Retha
Undressin her, loving the resin upon fingertips
Its over when I roll me a Fat Lady
Now sing it, bitch
The artist thinks of Jane as a drug that he needs to feel good. He also sees her as both a curse and a blessing in his life.
Damn, Damn, Damn Jane
The artist is frustrated by his love for Jane.
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[ Natti ]
uh uh uh uh, i love this bitch, uh uh uh
i love this girl, smack her on the ass, light the hash
[ Hook ]
just a crush on a beautiful girl named Jane
J to the A to the N to the E ( x 2 )
[ Verse 1 : Natti ]
I tried to stay all the way playa when it came to game
but got benched in a sense when it came to Jane
i can't explain deep breaths that i take in her presence
fond recollections connect to every ounce of her essence
I love her, til she join with the air up above her
love so strong it can't be wrong for her to share with another
long as she touch my lips and fingers, fuck it, we swingers
cause it's Jane that keeps me sane
for what the world gon' bring us
can make a blind man see and forget his doctor's appointment
for her sheer enjoyment i'll even risk unemployment
can it be? her first name changed to Calamity
cause if saw by the law in my car, they grabbin me
harassin me, askin me 'where did she come from?'
have me see a counselor askin questions thats plumb dumb
trying to steal my love, so now i'm constantly taking shit
cause now 3 times a week that wanna test our relationship
shit!
[ Bridge ]
things are confsued inside
gone off that mary jane
she's making love to equalize
gone off that sexy damn jane
[ Hook]
[ Verse 2 : Deacon ]
Yeah, spread them legs jane, I need a head change
coochie hairs flame colored, sweet lil red thangs
she riddles every area of my brain with deep tickles
Mary, married her, carries my pain? nope
an angel came to me one night chillin
said 'I won't change you, just tame who's within that Villain'
I said 'cool, let's lay up with the stars for a minute'
next I know we break up roaches from cigars
we done finished
Jane done things that made me search my soul
I's a young one, she's an old freak that cuts slow
leave her? right now you get a hellafied no!
i guess i needs her, that double edged ledge cuts throats
i love the please-her, or pleasure, whatever call it leisure
you call hear a crutch, y'all hush, i caller her 'Retha
undressin her, lovin the resin upon fingertips
it's over when i roll me a Fat Lady
now sing it, bitch
[ Bridge ]
Damn, Damn, Damn Jane ( x 5 )
@bojackson3585
One of the best samples of all time. Shit was over a decade ahead of its time. RIP real hip hop.
@fuzzedup4228
Bruh. Tell me the name of the sample
@renatoyeahh
@@fuzzedup4228 dreams - dream suite, around 6min
@morganew9688
I'm not a hip hop fan, coming from hard rock and metal music
I just want to open myself to other genre, and this album is freaking amazing. This is the real shit
@breakfreakmooose9238
hopefully you still like cunninlynguists man!
@mooncalf_4534
@@breakfreakmooose9238 I'm like super routed in the metal world- Listening to metal for like at least an hour a day, playing it, hell being friends with some noteworthy artists. There's like a hundred artists I really like and Cunninlynguists will always be up there, high high high up the list. Real hiphop, the groups like these guys and Haiku D'etat must be respected irrespective of genre.
@breakfreakmooose9238
@@mooncalf_4534 KNO from cunninlynguists is one of the best hip hop producers alive man! ;)
@WowItsDylanTV
Its refreshing reading these comments, literally no hate. everybody just enjoying the good music
@kirppu8332
This is a rare sight nowadays. Feel it in and savour it.
@jackvandal405
I like hugboxes too!