He started to record very young under various names (Prince Winston, Winston Cool or Youth Winston). He mainly met success in the mid to late 1970s, with his best known album being Best Dressed Chicken in Town (1978), a Greensleeves Records collection of tracks recorded in the mid-70s, featuring Alimantado toasting over singers such as John Holt, Gregory Isaacs, Jackie Edwards and Horace Andy. Alimantado became popular with punk rockers in the '70s following Johnny Rotten praising him in an interview. He was mentioned in The Clash song Rudie Can't Fail in the line "Like the doctor who was born for a purpose".
Alimantado's biggest hits were "A Place Called Africa" and "Born for a Purpose".
Chu
Dr. Alimantado Lyrics
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What'chu want?
What'chu want?
Get off me
I pull quick, it's useless
I'm fully clipped, 6 fo' fully dipped
Throw chrome whip with three freaks and full hips with firm tits
Yeah we fully chipped, been on gangsta shit
It's ruthless, drunk off toothless
Who make hits? (Dre)
[Knoc-turn'al]
Who we wit? (Knoc)
Westcoast parties don't stop
Who drop head-boppers?
(The head doctor, bed-rocker)
Police pursue me in squad cars and helicopters
Checkin lockers, Mexican connect to play soccer
PH's and cockblockers
Ho-hoppers, weez niggaz is off the rocker
Sippin' cranberry juice on rocks with vodka
With 'Pac and Poppa, and Red Foxx's doctor (fo' real?)
Takin names and takin orders
Ya fake ya name, and I'm all up on ya
Nigga that's California
Palm trees and 6-3's on deez
Rims dip to make the spokes gold-a
Slangin boulders, thought I told ya
True soldiers, comin' from the motherfuckin shoulders (WOOP!)
[Missy Elliott]
Whooo,Take it ea-sy! (ea-say)
Cuz it's the motherfuckin ‘knoc'!
Hotter than yo' block fulla motherfuckin ‘cops'!
Bow down when ya see-me!
Knoc the truth best believe-it!
Take it ea-sy! (ea-say)
Cuz it's the motherfuckin ‘knoc'!
Hotter than a freak who givin head who won't ‘stop'!
Bow down when ya pass thru!
Knoc-turn'al God damn you!
[Knoc-turn'al]
What's the difference between us? (Nah not that again)
New songs, and new cars, and new broads, and new thongs
On Crenshaw Boulevard, Line 'em up at the bar
Girl you know who we are, hip-hop superstars
Roll deep? Nah, we roll hard and deep
Bogart yo beef get the fuck off my street
Get'cha motherfuckin ass beat
L.A., Compton, Long Beach, whooptie-whoop nigga what?
I don't give a fuck
Hustlers, hood-rats, sick-ass thugs, Crips and Bloods
(Hell nigg-uh!) All my real niggaz raise it up
Nuttin but dubs, you got a sack, nigga what?
Blaze it up
[Missy Elliott]
Whooo,Take it ea-sy! (ea-say)
Cuz it's the motherfuckin ‘knoc'!
Hotter than yo' block fulla motherfuckin ‘cops'!
Bow down when ya see-me!
Knoc the truth best believe-it!
Take it ea-sy! (ea-say)
Cuz it's the motherfuckin ‘knoc'!
Hotter than a freak who givin head who won't ‘stop'!
Bow down when ya pass thru!
Knoc-turn'al God damn you?!
[Knoc-turn'al]
Bitch you ain't 'bout shit, my bad
Turn off the lights, don't trip
Give a nig' some ack right and act like…
You might.. lick balls tonight
Girls all pause, hell nah, girls drop draws on site
Do drugs, shroom cups, smoke bud, all night
That's right, I like bi-sexual women, fuck dykes
Suck dick? No, but your father might
Fuckin hermaphrodite!
Duck the IRS, fuckin Howard Stern's wife
In traffic, bitch gave me head in real life
L.A. city lights, C.A. get it right
West-coast on the grind, these niggaz done lost they minds
Straight loungin in the sunshine
Here's one thing you bitch niggaz must know
Fuck you! Please believe that, and I mean that
[Missy Elliott]
Take it ea-sy! (ea-say)
Cuz it's the motherfuckin ‘knoc'!
Hotter than yo' block fulla motherfuckin ‘cops'!
Bow down when ya see-me!
Knoc the truth best believe-it!
Take it ea-sy! (ea-say)
Cuz it's the motherfuckin ‘knoc'!
Hotter than a freak who givin head who won't ‘stop'!
Bow down when ya pass thru!
Knoc-turn'al God damn you!
The lyrics to Dr. Alimantado's "Chu" are mostly composed of rap verses, with some portions sung by Missy Elliott. The song is focused on the West Coast lifestyle, particularly that of Los Angeles, and the lyrics are filled with references to the region, from Crenshaw Boulevard to the palm trees and 6-3's (referring to a type of car) on the streets. The song celebrates the hedonistic and streetwise culture of the region and the artists' roles as hip hop superstars. There are a few sexual references throughout the song, including a reference to liking bisexual women and comments about oral sex, but the overall tone is one of confidence and swagger.
The flow of the rhymes in the verses is particularly noteworthy, with the rappers switching off lines and creating a sense of fast, catchy rhythm that drives the song forward. The lines "What's the difference between us? (Nah not that again) / New songs, and new cars, and new broads, and new thongs" showcase this flowing style particularly well. The choruses sung by Missy Elliott provide a catchy hook to the song as well, with the repeated refrain "Take it ea-sy!" providing a sense of laid-back cool that echoes the overall West Coast vibe of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
What'chu want?
What are you interested in?
Get off me
Don't touch me
I pull quick, it's useless
I will retaliate easily
I'm fully clipped, 6 fo' fully dipped
I am ready for any situation and my car is fancy
Throw chrome whip with three freaks and full hips with firm tits
Driving an impressive car with attractive women
Yeah we fully chipped, been on gangsta shit
I'm well equipped and experienced in tough situations
It's ruthless, drunk off toothless
It's a cruel world, there are people who are foolish and ignorant
Who make hits? (Dre)
Who produces successful songs? (Dr. Dre)
Who we wit? (Knoc)
Who are we with? (Knoc-turn'al)
Westcoast parties don't stop
Parties on the West Coast continue indefinitely
Who drop head-boppers?
Who produces popular songs?
(The head doctor, bed-rocker)
(Dr. Dre, who produces hits)
Police pursue me in squad cars and helicopters
Law enforcement authorities follow me in cars and helicopters
Checkin lockers, Mexican connect to play soccer
Searching in lockers and connected with Mexicans who play soccer
PH's and cockblockers
Drug dealers and people preventing sexual activity
Ho-hoppers, weez niggaz is off the rocker
People looking for prostitutes, and we are crazy
Sippin' cranberry juice on rocks with vodka
Drinking cranberry juice with vodka over ice
With 'Pac and Poppa, and Red Foxx's doctor (fo' real?)
With Tupac, Notorious B.I.G., and a doctor who treated Red Foxx (for real?)
Takin names and takin orders
Recording names and following instructions
Ya fake ya name, and I'm all up on ya
You hide your true identity, but I know who you are
Nigga that's California
That's how things are in California
Palm trees and 6-3's on deez
Palm trees and cars with 6-3 inch rims
Rims dip to make the spokes gold-a
The rims are lowered to make the spokes appear golden
Slangin boulders, thought I told ya
Selling drugs, I told you this before
True soldiers, comin' from the motherfuckin shoulders (WOOP!)
Courageous people coming from a difficult background
Hotter than yo' block fulla motherfuckin ‘cops'!
More lively and authentic than the police-filled streets you come from!
Bitch you ain't 'bout shit, my bad
I'm sorry, but you're not doing well
Turn off the lights, don't trip
Let's relax and turn off the lights
Give a nig' some ack right and act like…
Give a man some recognition and respect
You might.. lick balls tonight
You might perform oral sex tonight
Girls all pause, hell nah, girls drop draws on site
The ladies are all extremely attracted and removing their clothes on the spot
Do drugs, shroom cups, smoke bud, all night
Doing various types of drugs and marijuana all night long
That's right, I like bi-sexual women, fuck dykes
I prefer bisexual women over lesbians
Suck dick? No, but your father might
I don't perform oral sex with men, but your father might
Fuckin hermaphrodite!
Having sex with someone with both male and female genitalia!
Duck the IRS, fuckin Howard Stern's wife
Avoiding paying taxes, also having sex with Howard Stern's wife
In traffic, bitch gave me head in real life
A woman gave me oral sex while we were stuck in traffic
L.A. city lights, C.A. get it right
The bright lights of Los Angeles, California, make everything clear
West-coast on the grind, these niggaz done lost they minds
People on the West Coast are working hard and losing their minds
Straight loungin in the sunshine
Relaxing in the sun
Here's one thing you bitch niggaz must know
One thing you must know, you weak and cowardly people
Fuck you! Please believe that, and I mean that
I don't like you! Believe me, I mean it
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