Defari's relationship with hiphop first began in 1982 as a DJ and later evo… Read Full Bio ↴Defari's relationship with hiphop first began in 1982 as a DJ and later evolved into a new phase in 1987 when he began emceeing. 1995 marked Defari's debut on wax in the form of "Big Up", a song produced by E-Swift and featured on Immortal's Next Chapter Compilation. In 1997, Defari teamed with producer-emcee Evidence of Dilated Peoples and dropped two highly regarded singles, "Bionic b/w Change & Switch" and People's Choice b/w Bottom Line on ABB Records. Defari gained notoriety and built a reputation as an artist whose music transcended regional barriers. In May of 1998, Defari signed with Tommy Boy Records. In doing so, he became one of the first participants in the West Coast's Hiphop renaissance to in effect "graduate".

Following the release of his debut album, Defari co-headlined with Xzibit & Phife (A Tribe Called Quest) on The Underdawgs of Hip Hop National Tour in April & May of 1999. He wasn't a newcomer when it came to performing live. Prior to this, he toured the underground circuit for years and received rave review for being one of the most charismatic emcees to hit the stage. His energetic and captivating performances led him to other national & international tours. Rocking a wide range of audiences with some of the major players of the game today. The most current recent N. American tour being the Anger Management Tour where he performed with Xzibit and performed his own material to 20,000 plus crowds each night. Many agree that Defari knows how to bring it like a true seasoned veteran.
It came to the point in 2000 that the fans were not going to be satisfied with just the 12” vinyl available from Defari. With ABB Records’ new initiative into the European markets, they released their first ABB Europe CD: Defari’s “LA Collexion” – a collection of all Defari’s vinyl only singles on ABB Records for the first time on CD. The whole pressing was sold out in France alone within 2 days!
An even more heightened profile in the US came after his featuring on Dr Dre’s “Chronic 2001” album and touring the world on the “Up In Smoke Tour” with Dre & Eminem. With fans around the world screaming for Defari to face them one to one in shows – Defari turned to Nicci Cheeks Management in the UK to formalise a new base for his operations outside of the USA, but this time for Europe.
High Times Records signed Defari for his 2003 sophomore album “Odds & Evens” featuring all the usual Likwit family: Dilated Peoples, Tha Liks (Tash, J-Ro & E-Swift) and the Barbershop MCs. This was an automatic VIP round trip ticket to the Amsterdam Cannabis Cup in 2002 and 2003, where Defari performed to a very packed out Melkweg every year alongside groups including: Tha Liks and De La Soul. The release of his new album coupled with a fantastic video for the single “Spell My Name” gave fuel to fire for his European management. This has resulted in a 300% increase in Defari’s press, radio and TV coverage (including a special feature documentary about Defari on VIVA TV’s “Mixery Raw Deluxe” show during May 2004)… and ultimately his touring capabilities as a solo artist.

No Clue
Defari Lyrics

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[Chocolate Tye:]
Yeah yeah we about to bring it to yo ass. Heru, chop shop, shop what?

[Defari:]
Yo what you rhyme about a lot?
Are you that smooth cat pop R&B body clot?
Are you that outer space off beat who fucked the beat up?
You know you think you so deep but you can't keep up

I can't fade it when I hear a lot of bullshit
That's why when I grab the mic I unload a full clip
Of lyrics
Big up to Grams down in Venice
Defari start this shit Chocolate Tye will finish

[Chocolate Tye:]
Yo yo the lyrical dentist the menace
Fuck up more by the minute
Leave the scene grinnin'
Defari got you spinnin'
Money lavish

[Defari:]
Doin' damage
So many below average
Not from Dallas but I roll with plenty of Mavericks

[Chocolate Tye:]
See bad habits leave you empty handed
Stranded and I can't have it
Wack MCs take this shit for granted and

[Defari:]
And ya lose get bruised when you come through

[Chocolate Tye:]
Puffin' blunts twistin' brews but still don't have a clue
Of what this amounts to
Strictly fam rip the program

[Defari:]
Peace to the Ro-gram
I can't let no man withstand the plan in hand
Bonified Likwit fam
In the Barbershop I get the fresh cuts

[Chocolate Tye:]
So what
Ya want to do?
This the last time I'm warning you
In regards to whom it may concern
I burn crews with loose screws
Choose your weapon or keep steppin'
'Cause right now kid I think you slippin'

[Hook:]
And ya loose get bruised when you come through
Puffin' blunts twistin' brews and still don't have a clue
[Repeat x 4]

[Defari:]
Defari Heru pure as twenty-four karat
Black like 28th the barracks
The rare kid, rare style
Up rock flare style

[Chocolate Tye:]
Comparing yourself to us is not fair child
This
Underground comp
Is guaranteed to pump
And give crews exactly what they want
No time to front
Come flyin' from the begin
For my time

[Defari:]
I know kids weekdays to weekends
Don't front Quest hit you with the bumps
Nothing change I'm always watchin' for these shady ass chumps
You want to face off?
You treble with the bass off

[Chocolate Tye:]
No dope beat in other words you don't even know me
Tryin' to show me different patterns like my Saturn
On the low key really only out to smoke me

[Defari:]
Can't hold me
Wack niggas think they can out flow me
Shake my hand then watch they man try to throw me
A beat, when he ain't got no soul
That's why everything I do I stay close to home
Like 20 inch chrome Defari splash on the streets bringin' heat
Surround myself with nothing but my peeps

[Chocolate Tye:]
Like Kings, Queens and diamond earrings
On a do or die angle like a bishop
Turn the fifth up
Hiccup
Pass it to Todd for lyrical stick ups

[Defari:]
Get ripped up keep your lip zipped up
Get ripped up (tied up)
Cause all the long you was sized up
Surprised her
Now your rides up
Brains fried up
Wake up
Go take a shower take off that make up

[Chocolate Tye:]
All the spaced up
Can't brake up unit
Chocolate Tye, Defari got tight flows like fluid
Through a faucet
Remember paid is what the boss gets

[Hook]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Defari's song No Clue are a critique of the state of hip hop and the lack of true talent and sincerity in the industry. Defari and Chocolate Tye question what other rappers are rapping about and call out those who are more concerned with their image than their lyrical flow. They speak on how the industry is filled with so many below average MCs who lack authenticity, and how bad habits can leave you empty-handed.

The chorus "And ya loose get bruised when you come through, Puffin' blunts twistin' brews and still don't have a clue" is a warning to those who are not serious or dedicated to the craft, showing that just because someone is indulging in vices doesn't mean they are true artists. Defari and Chocolate Tye also talk about the importance of staying true to oneself and surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals, rather than trying to conform to the mainstream.

Overall, the song is a call to action for those who truly love hip hop to stand up and deliver their best, and not to be overshadowed by those who lack imagination and creativity.

Line by Line Meaning

Yo what you rhyme about a lot?
Defari is asking Chocolate Tye what his music is about

Are you that smooth cat pop R&B body clot?
Defari is asking if Chocolate Tye raps about shallow and superficial things

Are you that outer space off beat who fucked the beat up?
Defari is asking if Chocolate Tye raps off beat and doesn't flow well

You know you think you so deep but you can't keep up
Defari is saying that Chocolate Tye thinks he's deep but his lyrics don't make sense

I can't fade it when I hear a lot of bullshit
Defari is saying he can't stand listening to a lot of bad music

That's why when I grab the mic I unload a full clip of lyrics
Defari is saying that when he raps, he goes all out and gives it his all with his lyrics

So many below average, not from Dallas but I roll with plenty of Mavericks
Defari is saying that there are a lot of bad rappers out there, but he still sticks with his group of talented artists

Wack MCs take this shit for granted and
Chocolate Tye is saying that there are a lot of bad rappers who don't appreciate the craft

And ya lose get bruised when you come through
Defari is saying that when bad rappers try to face him, they always lose and get hurt in the process

Puffin' blunts twistin' brews but still don't have a clue
Chocolate Tye is saying that bad rappers just waste their time smoking and drinking instead of perfecting their craft

In the Barbershop I get the fresh cuts, so what?
Defari is saying that he remains humble, even when he gets a fresh haircut

Ya want to do? This the last time I'm warning you
Chocolate Tye is warning anyone who wants to battle him that it will be their last chance

Comparing yourself to us is not fair child
Chocolate Tye is saying that others can't compare themselves to their group

I know kids weekdays to weekends
Defari is saying that he knows rappers who rap all the time, every day

Can't hold me, wack niggas think they can out flow me
Defari is saying that nobody can out-rap him

Shake my hand then watch they man try to throw me
Defari is saying that some people pretend to be his friend but then try to hurt him

Like Kings, Queens and diamond earrings
Chocolate Tye is comparing himself and Defari to royalty

On a do or die angle like a bishop
Chocolate Tye is saying that they approach rap like it's a matter of life and death, like a bishop on a chessboard

Get ripped up keep your lip zipped up
Defari is saying that anybody who disrespects him will get hurt

Cause all the long you was sized up surprised her now your rides up brains fried up wake up
Chocolate Tye is saying that others may underestimate them, but they are actually very talented

All the spaced up can't brake up unit
Chocolate Tye is saying that their group is very strong

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DUANE JOHNSON, KEVIN BAKER, STEAVON HAMMOCK

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