These lyrical assassins have been grindin' for years, starting with Milwaukee Black's Major Way Entertainment where they developed their sound. Then in 2004, they linked with Rowdy Records, headed by super producer Dallas Austin (Drumline, TLC, Boyz II Men). Now in 2006, Da Backwudz is emerging from the bushes with their debut album, Wood Work. With grim street narratives and soulful beats, Da Backwudz offer the best of both worlds: urban tales with a message. Who knew Decatur, Georgia was harboring talent that would change the game?
Their debut album, Wood Work, is a musical kaleidoscope representing all genres of music and yet, escapes any specific hip hop classification. This masterpiece features super production by Dallas Austin, Milwaukee Black, Rico Wade, Mr. DJ, DJ Toomp, Jasper and The Execs. Guest Appearances also include Nas, Slim Thug, Big Gipp, George Clinton, Sade, Killer Mike, Sleepy Brown, Bohagon, Caz Clay and Jeff B.
Before their debut album has even been released, Da Backwudz have already gained many accolades. They were featured as one of the five top acts of 2005 on MTV's Fab 5 of summer 2005 alongside Young Jeezy, Paul Wall, Juelz Santana and Tony Yayo. They were on the MTV Sucker Free Sunday Tour with Mike Jones, Young Jeezy, Lil Scrappy, Slim Thug, Trillville, Young Gunz and Memphis Bleek as well. MTV also featured them on their "You Hear It First" & "Discover & Download" shows. They have also been featured in such magazines as the Source, Rolling Stone, XXL, Vibe, Ozone, Billboard, Sister 2 Sister, Fader, Right On, Down, Rolling Out, Break, AUC Magazine, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Smooth, Crossover and many more. IAP-Tv.com, WordOfSouth.com, AllHipHop.com, Southwest-connect.com have also ran features on Da Backwudz. They we're apart of BET's Black College Tour in 2005, rocking crowds from coast to coast.
These poignant wordsmiths give insight to listeners about their thoughts of the world as they view it from Decatur, Georgia. Wood Work not only showcases the diversity in hip hop, it also covers the full spectrum of life- the true intent of good music. "We talk about a lot of social issues that speak to people, so we gon' bring that to the forefront. We're also a product of our environment, so we gon' try to help people too," explains Big Marc. Sho Nuff adds, "The music we makin' has so much creativity, so much life in it. We are all a part of God's environment - we put that into our music and that's what we want the word to receive." It is this very reason which makes Da Backwudz the everyday Decatur brothas, and yet, a musical phenomenon.
Although somebody put out the "Welcome to Atlanta" mat, you haven't visited ATL until you ride to Decatur and check out Da Backwudz...
Whatcha Know
Da Backwudz Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah, yeah
Three 6 Mafia (Here it is)
Know what I'm sayin'
Goodie Mob (Triple Six Mafia)
ATL (Big Gipp)
M-town connection (Man)
What you know about that?
What you know? What you know?
(I'ma hit ya back)
What you know?
(Chorus) x2
DJ Paul & Big Gipp-
What you know? What you know?
'Bout the be 's, bout that O
'Bout these streets, 'bout this 9
'Bout these niggaz doin' time
What you know? What you know?
Bout the kickin' in the do'
Layin' cuckers on the flo'
Gettin' low down with the dope
Lord Infamous-
In Memphis, I'm a felonist, don't fuck with ghetto presidents
Run up in your residence, gather all the evidence
Murder list is specialist, clickin' on this medicine
Unloadin' a Tec in this, hang you by your neck-a-lace
All in for the blessedness, Lord Infamous reck-a-less
Mobbin', I'm the messiest, best, there is no testin' this
Hellraiser, I'm hookin' 'em, four star chef, I'm cookin' 'em
Like that, now I'm bookin' 'em, slash they eyes out look at 'em
Crunchy Black-
What you know about killaz, what you know about dealers
What you know about niggaz that live fake, know I'm for real-a
What you know about bitches, what you know about clickin'
One in the chamber so nigga now you know I'm out to get ya
What you know about reobbin', what you know about mobbin'
Mobbin' all through the hood nigga doin' my job 'n
I ain't tryin' to be starvin', I'm just leg over barbin'
Poppin' shots at your head, nigga doin' my job 'n
(Chorus) x2
[Juicy J-]
Juciy always be gamin', keep that roast to the flame 'n
Slangin' dope in the Grove, all the way to Black Haven
Call your boy on the cell, if you want somethin', hail
We got prostitutes and whitey-white just tryin' to make mail
Have you been to the North, Memphis where I be stayin'
Where them golds, they be shinin', nothin' but smiles on they faces
Always stumblin', rumblin', keep the freaky hoes comin'
If they want to suck the dick, we put that nut in they stomach
[DJ Paul-]
Ain't no problem that's to big, nigga fucked up 'bout no task
Two of them coloreds with them masks, sawed-off pumps for mega-blast
Forty-thousand, one in the chamber, buck artila for gettin' his own man
Nigga I'm my own man, never catch me runnin' from no man
It's so strange, the look on you face that does not bring
Or brings it to doors lane, put blood on your close lane
Your eyes be like closin', hoes from head to toes 'n
Fuck 'round with the chosen, got you stiff like posin'
(Chorus) x2
[Big Gipp (Juicy J)-]
Don't give a fuck, I'm stayin' slizzard
Tough like chicken gizzards, strickly 'Cardi, wizard
Pill popper, afro, straight blowed
Corner coves, what I'm talkin', what you know
'Bout that girl, 'bout that boy, keep that nose itchin'
Skin scrachin', junkies steady bitchin'
I can't feel it, nigga please, stop that actin', cough it up
4 for the 5, is what I'm sellin', sawed-off 12 'n started bailin'
Kickin' do's, snatchin' clothes, catchin' hoes, gettin' cases
Sittin' in the country thinkin' about my money on vacation
This for the ones that love the club pop, sip-sip
Gipp dip, In a ho, in the jail, rollin' crip
Keep it crackin', keep it throwed, who shot first, nobody knows
How it goes, what you know, 'bout these streets I'm down fo'
(atl...)
The song āWhatcha Knowā by Da Backwudz is a collaboration of various artists such as Three 6 Mafia, Goodie Mob, and Big Gipp. The song talks about street life, drugs, gangs, and criminal activities. The lyrics are delivered in a very aggressive yet shrewd manner, with each rapper leaving a unique impression of their stance and approach to the gang life.
The first verse by Lord Infamous reveals the mindset of a drug dealer, who is confident and unafraid to take on his enemies. He is well aware of his criminal status and wants to gather evidence against his rivals to wipe them out. Then comes the verse of Crunchy Black, in which he talks about life as a gangster, killing people, and moving dope across the streets. He emphasizes the necessity of carrying a gun for self-defense and to carry out his criminal activities.
The chorus is a catchy phrase that repeats throughout the song, a rhetorical question that gives the listener a glimpse of the street life. The interjection of Big Gipp seeks to emphasize a relaxed outlook on the gangster lifestyle while reinforcing the brutal reality of the streets with his lyrics. The song taps into the reality of living in dangerous neighborhoods and the harsh realities that are present.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Introduction to the song
Know what I'm sayin'
Asking if the audience understands
What you know about that?
Asking what the audience knows about the topic of the song
You can't ask fo' no mo'
Saying that they've given the audience enough information already
I'ma hit ya back
Saying they will come back with more information
Bout the be 's, bout that O
Talking about the letter B and the drug oxycontin
Bout these streets, 'bout this 9
Talking about the streets and the gun used
Bout these niggaz doin' time
Talking about people in jail
Bout the kickin' in the do'
Talking about breaking into someone's house
Layin' cuckers on the flo'
Talking about killing people
Gettin' low down with the dope
Talking about selling drugs
In Memphis, I'm a felonist, don't fuck with ghetto presidents
Talking about being a criminal in Memphis and not messing with gang leaders
Run up in your residence, gather all the evidence
Talking about breaking into someone's house for information
Murder list is specialist, clickin' on this medicine
Talking about being skilled at killing people and using guns
Unloadin' a Tec in this, hang you by your neck-a-lace
Talking about using a TEC-9 gun and hanging someone with a necklace
All in for the blessedness, Lord Infamous reck-a-less
Talking about being willing to do whatever it takes to succeed and being reckless
Mobbin', I'm the messiest, best, there is no testin' this
Talking about being the best at crime and being untouchable
Hellraiser, I'm hookin' 'em, four star chef, I'm cookin' 'em
Talking about being good at killing people and comparing it to cooking
What you know about killaz, what you know about dealers
Asking the audience about their knowledge of killers and drug dealers
What you know about niggaz that live fake, know I'm for real-a
Asking if the audience knows about people who are fake and presenting themselves as real
What you know about bitches, what you know about clickin'
Asking if the audience knows about women and gangs
One in the chamber so nigga now you know I'm out to get ya
Talking about carrying a gun and not being afraid of using it
What you know about reobbin', what you know about mobbin'
Asking if the audience knows about robbing and being in a gang
Mobbin' all through the hood nigga doin' my job 'n
Talking about being active in the gang in their neighborhood
I ain't tryin' to be starvin', I'm just leg over barbin'
Talking about trying to make money and not struggle
Poppin' shots at your head, nigga doin' my job 'n
Talking about taking someone out
Juciy always be gamin', keep that roast to the flame 'n
Talking about being good with women and keeping drugs hot
Slangin' dope in the Grove, all the way to Black Haven
Talking about selling drugs in different neighborhoods
Call your boy on the cell, if you want somethin', hail
Saying to call for drugs on a cell phone
We got prostitutes and whitey-white just tryin' to make mail
Talking about having prostitutes and people trying to make money
Have you been to the North, Memphis where I be stayin'
Asking if the audience has been to the part of Memphis they're from
Where them golds, they be shinin', nothin' but smiles on they faces
Talking about people showing off their gold and being happy
Always stumblin', rumblin', keep the freaky hoes comin'
Talking about having a good time and continuing to have fun
If they want to suck the dick, we put that nut in they stomach
Talking about having sex with women and finishing inside them
Ain't no problem that's to big, nigga fucked up 'bout no task
Talking about not being afraid of any challenge
Two of them coloreds with them masks, sawed-off pumps for mega-blast
Talking about having guns ready for any situation
Forty-thousand, one in the chamber, buck artila for gettin' his own man
Talking about a large amount of money and being ready to use the gun on someone close
Nigga I'm my own man, never catch me runnin' from no man
Talking about being independent and not running from anyone
It's so strange, the look on you face that does not bring
Talking about how people react to them
Or brings it to doors lane, put blood on your close lane
Talking about getting into fights and causing trouble
Your eyes be like closin', hoes from head to toes 'n
Talking about women being attracted to them
Fuck 'round with the chosen, got you stiff like posin'
Talking about being tough and intimidating
Don't give a fuck, I'm stayin' slizzard
Saying they don't care and will continue drinking
Tough like chicken gizzards, strickly 'Cardi, wizard
Comparing themselves to something tough and saying they're good with drugs
Pill popper, afro, straight blowed
Describing their appearance and drug use
Corner coves, what I'm talkin', what you know
Talking about drug deals on the street corner
4 for the 5, is what I'm sellin', sawed-off 12 'n started bailin'
Talking about selling drugs and being ready to leave quickly
Kickin' do's, snatchin' clothes, catchin' hoes, gettin' cases
Talking about committing crimes and getting into trouble with the law
Sittin' in the country thinkin' about my money on vacation
Talking about being successful and enjoying their wealth
This for the ones that love the club pop, sip-sip
Saying that the song is for people who enjoy going out and drinking
Gipp dip, In a ho, in the jail, rollin' crip
Talking about having sex with a woman, being in jail, and being part of the Crips gang
Keep it crackin', keep it throwed, who shot first, nobody knows
Saying to keep the party going and to not worry about drama
How it goes, what you know, 'bout these streets I'm down fo'
Talking about how they live their lives and how they enjoy it
Contributed by Evan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sunshine Sunflowerz š»
My mid-20s; 2006 before my accident on 2007 and now Iām re-listening to it in my mid-late 30s and I can heavily relate to this whole album. Whole album is fye!!! šÆššš¾
keem 9100
this album was slept on
MIKE CAMERON
These guys got grouped in with the southern fad rappers... but they were always more articulate and well spoken then that. Backwudz, Yo Gotti, and Saigon - hip hop ... out in in the park... FYAH SUMMER!!!
marstha1
this whole record was bangin
Trevor Bentley
they never got the play they needed. I was the ONLY on bumpin this in high school and i feel sorry for anyone who didnt hear this album
MrWhoaBoy
this was one of the hottest albums of 06
REVENUE IMPORT #9
Fire Track and Dopest Ringtone !
Jay Cee
I miss the early to mid 2000 era
dunmega Tate
I like this song
shipmatez Anderson
woooweeee....fire...!