His debut, 1994's Underground Vibes, was released on the tiny French label Street Jazz and was followed by a live recording for the Inflammable imprint (one of only a few "live" recordings in a genre so reliant on the temporal concessions of the recording studio). Dubbed Underground Live, the album featured performed extrapolations of many of the tracks from his debut, as well as a few new and improvised tracks. Now nearly impossible to find, those first two albums were reissued in America by Shadow Records, packaged together as the single-CD priced Mad Blunted Jazz (particularly useful since acquiring both on import could run more than 50 dollars!).
Although Cam's music has found little acceptance in his home country, audiences in the U.K., Japan, and America have begun picking up on his style. In 1996 Cam was featured on, among many others, the sprawling Mo'Wax compilation Headz 2, remixed tracks for such artists as Tek 9 and la Funk Mob, and most recently collaborated on live and in-studio projects with Snooze and DJ Krush (he co-wrote a few tracks on the latter's 1997 Mo'Wax release, Mi Sound). Cam released Substances on Inflammable in 1997. The next year, his major-label debut, The Beat Assassinated, appeared on Columbia Records. In 2000, he released a three-volume series named The Loa Project. Cam dropped HoneyMoon, a smooth mix album that combined jazz and underground hip hop, at the close of 2001.
Unassisted
DJ Cam Lyrics
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Back again, ha, ha ha ha ha
Rasco, solo, Fanatik, check it
Yo, it's flipside and Rasco here to let 'em know
If niggaz don't cooperate gotta let 'em go
Get in the race and stop runnin' at a snails' pace
And sour milk has left my mouth wit' a bitter taste
No other choice but to cut these niggaz last check
Give me respect 'cause I've been comin' up these last years
The only car on the road flossin' nine gears
'cause I arrive and overdrive, set to rip it live
And I'll be rippin' this shit when I'm fifty-five
Dead stinkin', Abe Lincoln, nigga what you thinking'?
You better smoke another blunt and continue drinkin'
A cloudy brain, train tracks, but there's no train
And now you watch me skyrocket in my own plane
Never the same and nobody else can do it better
Three to the third is the word, got the triple-header
So you better, get yo ass a sweater
Breakin' these fools down to the last letter
Whatever...that you clowns want to do
Make sure that you got the Superdome crew
Chorus:
The unassisted, it's the unassisted
Rasco's on the mic, it's the unassisted
You blacklisted, yo, it's the unassisted
Rasco's on the mic, it's the unassisted
So what's next? Not these emcees that's totin' text
Glitz and gram better scram down his ????
That style's played and more washed up than Cascade
And it's been years since I broke out my last fade
The bald-headed, non-dreded, get that ass wetted
These brothers flashed on the Ras but I didn't sweat it
Remain calm, rippin' mics every single night
I'm on the scene, makin' green 'cause the single's tight
Fuck you fools that's believing' in your own hype
'cause I'm the type that be servin' up the long pipe
I smell a scent, gettin' bent, pockets full of lint
You think you large 'cause these people gave you fine print?
But magazines ain't the thing, nigga, get it straight
Bringin' them styles that got 'em hooked on like fish bait
You show me how, now it's wild, where my niggaz at?
But when you step up to the plate better bring it fat
Chorus
Mass produced, I got juice microphone skill
Me and my man Big Rob 'bout to seal deals
Run of the mill, dime a dozen 'cause you wack, cousin
Whose reviews? Better cut me some slack, cousin
Playin' me close, heads is flown at the flagpost
At half-staff you done stepped on the wrong path
You hear the whistle of the missile comin' full speed
It's hip hop, to the core I'm the full breed
What's the reason all these fools want to flash out?
Sick of the drama, now it's time to get my ass out
Layin' it down nice and clean on these white sheets
And quick to break a nigga down over fat beats
Better retreat 'cause I'm comin' wit' the cavalry
Only intent is just to increase the salary
These dollar signs in my mind, gotta drop a rhyme
Ready to shine, baby, this year's prime time
So what I'm sayin', won't be no delayin'
Better head the word, nigga, I don't be playin'
So start prayin' like you lookin' for a miracle
Me with no lyrics, baby, that there's hysterical
Chorus(x2)
2nd Ending:Rasco's on the mic, don't get it twisted
Scratched:"I would say he's nice. Every cut he makes is so precise." -MC
Shan
In DJ Cam's song "Unassisted," the lyrics are delivered by two rappers, Flipside and Rasco. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as they assert their confidence and let their listeners know that they mean business. The chorus repeats the phrase "the unassisted," which seems to refer to their ability to succeed in the rap game without any outside help or assistance. They go on to criticize other rappers who rely on guns and violence to make a name for themselves, insisting that true talent and skill are what sets them apart. They also address the issue of hype and how it can lead to unrealistic expectations and disappointment. Throughout the song, they remain focused on their own abilities and goals, determined to make their mark on the industry and carve out their own niche.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, it's flipside and Rasco here to let 'em know
The duo (flipside and Rasco) is here to inform everyone
If niggaz don't cooperate gotta let 'em go
If people don't comply, they have to be cut loose
Get in the race and stop runnin' at a snails' pace
Speed up and stop delaying progress
And sour milk has left my mouth wit' a bitter taste
The past has left a negative impact
They shot callin', black ballin' 'til the last sec
They've been ignored until the very last moment
No other choice but to cut these niggaz last check
The only option is to let them go completely
Give me respect 'cause I've been comin' up these last years
Respect me because of the progress I've made lately
The only car on the road flossin' nine gears
No competition, as I have multiple advantages
'cause I arrive and overdrive, set to rip it live
I'm here to perform at my highest and most intense level
And I'll be rippin' this shit when I'm fifty-five
I'll continue performing even in my old age
Dead stinkin', Abe Lincoln, nigga what you thinking'?
What's going through your head? You're acting foolish
You better smoke another blunt and continue drinkin'
You should keep numbing yourself because you're not making sense
A cloudy brain, train tracks, but there's no train
Your thoughts are muddled and going nowhere
And now you watch me skyrocket in my own plane
You'll see me rise up and succeed on my own terms
Never the same and nobody else can do it better
Unique and unparalleled, no one can match my abilities
Three to the third is the word, got the triple-header
The word is powerful and I have a triple dose of it
So you better, get yo ass a sweater
You should prepare yourself for the inevitable change in temperature
Breakin' these fools down to the last letter
I'm analyzing these individuals in great detail
Whatever...that you clowns want to do
I no longer care what these foolish people want to do
Make sure that you got the Superdome crew
Make sure you have backup and support from the Superdome crew
The unassisted, it's the unassisted
This is the unassisted version of the song
Rasco's on the mic, it's the unassisted
Rasco is performing on this unassisted version of the song
You blacklisted, yo, it's the unassisted
You've been excluded from participating, it's the unassisted version
So what's next? Not these emcees that's totin' text
What's next isn't rappers who carry weapons
Glitz and gram better scram down his ????
Fake and showy rappers should leave and be quiet
That style's played and more washed up than Cascade
That style is played out and no longer trendy
And it's been years since I broke out my last fade
It's been a while since I've changed my appearance
The bald-headed, non-dreded, get that ass wetted
Even without dreadlocks, I can still defeat my opponents
These brothers flashed on the Ras but I didn't sweat it
Others tried to outdo Ras, but he remained calm
Remain calm, rippin' mics every single night
Stay calm and perform every night
I'm on the scene, makin' green 'cause the single's tight
I'm earning money and receiving attention because of my tight single
Fuck you fools that's believing' in your own hype
I don't have respect for people who believe in their own hype
'cause I'm the type that be servin' up the long pipe
I'm the type that can perform at a high level for a long time
I smell a scent, gettin' bent, pockets full of lint
I sense that something's going wrong, and I have little money
You think you large 'cause these people gave you fine print?
Are you arrogant because you received good reviews?
But magazines ain't the thing, nigga, get it straight
Magazines aren't the only source of recognition
Bringin' them styles that got 'em hooked on like fish bait
My unique style is what's drawing people in
You show me how, now it's wild, where my niggaz at?
You showed me how it's done, now it's time to see the results
But when you step up to the plate better bring it fat
But you better bring your best when it's your turn to perform
Mass produced, I got juice microphone skill
I have microphone skills and their quality hasn't been diminished
Me and my man Big Rob 'bout to seal deals
Big Rob and I are about to finalize some agreements
Run of the mill, dime a dozen 'cause you wack, cousin
You're nothing special, just like all the other wannabes
Whose reviews? Better cut me some slack, cousin
Whose reviews are you talking about? Stop being unfair to me
Playin' me close, heads is flown at the flagpost
If anyone tries to mess with me, they'll regret it
At half-staff you done stepped on the wrong path
The consequences of your actions will affect you negatively
You hear the whistle of the missile comin' full speed
You're about to get hit hard by a fast-moving missile
It's hip hop, to the core I'm the full breed
I'm a pure and authentic hip hop artist
What's the reason all these fools want to flash out?
Why are these people acting out and causing drama?
Sick of the drama, now it's time to get my ass out
I'm tired of drama, so I'm getting out of here
Layin' it down nice and clean on these white sheets
Performing well and delivering smoothly
And quick to break a nigga down over fat beats
Easily able to deliver good diss tracks over strong beats
Better retreat 'cause I'm comin' wit' the cavalry
You should probably retreat because I have backup coming
Only intent is just to increase the salary
The only goal is to make more money
These dollar signs in my mind, gotta drop a rhyme
Money is on my mind, so I need to create more hits
Ready to shine, baby, this year's prime time
I'm preparing to become more successful this year
So what I'm sayin', won't be no delayin'
I'm not delaying anything that I'm saying
Better head the word, nigga, I don't be playin'
Listen carefully, because I'm serious
So start prayin' like you lookin' for a miracle
Hope for the best because you might need a miracle
Me with no lyrics, baby, that there's hysterical
It's ridiculous to imagine me without lyrics
Rasco's on the mic, don't get it twisted
Don't misunderstand or underestimate Rasco's abilities
Scratched:"I would say he's nice. Every cut he makes is so precise." -MC Shan
MC Shan is impressed with DJ Cam's precision in creating music
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Xavier Randall
Back in the 90's at Tower Records in Atlanta I first heard this when it first came out and bought it.
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oneclickandclosed
This dj kicks mix has aged very well. Can't say the same for some of the other ones.
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JayTC
Wow, thanks! Used to listen to this back when it was new... seems like a long time ago
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A-1 Dogg
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