The original album achieved critical acclaim and was a springboard for Dan The Automator's young career, but Dan the Automator and Keith reportedly had a falling out over royalties from the first record. Keith drew from an entirely different group of collaborators for The Return including One Watt Sun, DJ Dexter, formerly of the Avalanches, and New York MC Princess Superstar.
Prior to release, a digital comic accompanied by remixes of material off the new album was released. The digital comic contains mp3s in each of its eight weekly installments, remixed by Alines, Kid Loco, Cassettes Won't Listen, DJ ESE and Catchdubs among others. Potential contributors include: Aesop Rock, Prefuse 73, Her Space Holiday and Spank Rock.
1977
Dr. Octagon Lyrics
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Kooool Keith!! Performing with Mean Jean Cordio the Grand Wizard
The Ill Brothers at the T Connection
Bust them flavors more rap styles than Life Savors
I'm for the repercussion my style is bumrushin
MC's get back that black brother sound wack
A bust a new style grease your hair with NuNile
Do wrecks flex the Bronx fronters that step up next
New jacks can't rap, stomp your feet and make your hands clap
The kid is booboo, your screw up on the mic is doodoo
That's word to Mom Duke, you wack you get the boot
It's Casanova, Bronx Kid all over
Swift to shift top MC out to shoot the gift
Morisena Projects, my neighbors took your Rolex
You get action, talkin loud walkin up in Jackson
My little cousin Bronx crew's about to move on you
Yeahhh! Patterson Projects is in the house!
Webster's in the house! The Non is in the house!
Melrose is in the house! Jackson, is in the house!
Yeah!
I come real deal rap style back like Holyfield
Check em at the door, and watch crews with steel
With the L Brothers, we hittin freaks undercovers
to the left side, you on the back door
I got a OJ ready, with pink whitewalls
Ah yes yes y'all, and you don't stop the body rock
Cockblock my friends, you count tens in your Benz
Rappers know they toy, I blast your rhyme skill
kid yo, step up like Elroy
You know the steelo, from New York to Puerto Rico
You'll tell me bro... yeah, I'm cool Keith chief
You been out two weeks
Don't try to ill, cause you're plastic no frill
Yeahhh! Next week at the P-A-L!!
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five!
Battling cool Herc and the Herculoids
Afrika Bambaata and the Mighty Zulu Nation, Soulsonic and Cosmic
Be there! Two dollars before ten!
With special guests, the Cold, Crush, Brothers!
The opening lines of Dr. Octagon's "1977" set the tone for the rest of the song. The introduction speaks to the importance and influence of the Boogie Down Bronx in hip-hop culture, announcing that Kooool Keith is performing with Mean Jean Cordio the Grand Wizard at The Ill Brothers' T Connection. The lyrics go on to criticize other MCs who are not living up to the standards set by Bronx rappers, making a nod to the neighborhood's unique slang and attitude. The song also references various New York City projects, highlighting the importance of being rooted in a specific place and community.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeahhh! You're listening to the sounds from the Boogie Down Bronx!
The listener is currently hearing music from the Boogie Down Bronx.
Kooool Keith!! Performing with Mean Jean Cordio the Grand Wizard
The performer Kool Keith is collaborating with Mean Jean Cordio, who is known as the Grand Wizard.
The Ill Brothers at the T Connection
The Ill Brothers are performing at the T Connection.
Bust them flavors more rap styles than Life Savors
There are many different styles of rap music, like there are many different flavors of Life Savers candies.
Damage kids with suits with champagne and fake alligators
Wealthy people who dress in fancy suits and drink champagne, pretending to have alligator skin accessories, are causing harm to the youth through their inequality and excess.
I'm for the repercussion my style is bumrushin
The artist's style is all about causing repercussions, and they do so without hesitation.
MC's get back that black brother sound wack
Many MC's (rappers) are not playing music that is true to the Black experience and sounds bad as a result.
A bust a new style grease your hair with NuNile
The artist is introducing a new style and references a popular hair gel of the time called NuNile.
Do wrecks flex the Bronx fronters that step up next
The artist will continue to perform and challenge any artists from the Bronx who try to step up and compete.
New jacks can't rap, stomp your feet and make your hands clap
New, inexperienced rappers cannot perform well yet, but the audience can still have fun by stomping and clapping to the beat.
The kid is booboo, your screw up on the mic is doodoo
Some rappers are performing terribly, and their mistakes are unforgivable.
That's word to Mom Duke, you wack you get the boot
The artist is swearing on their mother's reputation that bad rappers will be kicked out.
It's Casanova, Bronx Kid all over
The performer is Casanova, a Bronx Kid, through and through.
Swift to shift top MC out to shoot the gift
The rapper is quick to come up with great rhymes and deliver them perfectly.
Morisena Projects, my neighbors took your Rolex
The artist's neighbors at the Morisena Projects housing complex stole someone's Rolex watch.
You get action, talkin loud walkin up in Jackson
People who make a lot of noise and strut around the Jackson area of the Bronx will likely get into fights.
My little cousin Bronx crew's about to move on you
The artist's younger family members and friends from the Bronx are about to take action against someone.
Yeahhh! Patterson Projects is in the house!
The Patterson Projects housing development is represented and included in the music being played.
Webster's in the house! The Non is in the house!
The Webster housing development and The Non gang are also present and part of the music scene.
Melrose is in the house! Jackson, is in the house!
The Melrose and Jackson areas of the Bronx are also represented and included in the music and culture.
I come real deal rap style back like Holyfield
The performer is bringing genuine, authentic rap style back to the music scene in a way that reminds one of boxer Evander Holyfield's realness and toughness.
Check em at the door, and watch crews with steel
The performer is telling people to be safe and keep weapons out of the music venue.
With the L Brothers, we hittin freaks undercovers
The performer and their group, the L Brothers, are having sex with groupies in secret locations.
to the left side, you on the back door
The performer is telling the listener to move to the left and towards the back of the building.
I got a OJ ready, with pink whitewalls
The artist has an orange juice drink prepared and is driving a car with pink wheels.
Ah yes yes y'all, and you don't stop the body rock
The performer is getting excited about the genre of music and the way people move their bodies to it.
Cockblock my friends, you count tens in your Benz
Someone is interfering with the performer's friends' attempts to have sex, and come across as too rich and snobbish with their expensive car.
Rappers know they toy, I blast your rhyme skill kid yo, step up like Elroy
Many rappers are not very good and just toys compared to the artist's skill level. The artist is ready to take on anyone who thinks they can compete.
You know the steelo, from New York to Puerto Rico
The performer's style and attitude is known throughout New York and Puerto Rico.
You'll tell me bro... yeah, I'm cool Keith chief
The singer responds to a question by claiming their name is Cool Keith, a term of respect.
You been out two weeks
The listener has only recently returned from somewhere or been active again.
Don't try to ill, cause you're plastic no frill
The performer is warning someone not to attempt something dangerous or offensive because they will be exposed as phony.
Yeahhh! Next week at the P-A-L!!
Next week there will be a show at the Police Athletic League (PAL) center.
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five!
The legendary hip hop group known as Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five will be performing.
Battling cool Herc and the Herculoids
Grandmaster Flash and his group will be competing or going up against fellow hip hop artists Cool Herc and the Herculoids.
Afrika Bambaata and the Mighty Zulu Nation, Soulsonic and Cosmic
Legendary hip hop and breakdancing groups Afrika Bambaata and the Mighty Zulu Nation, Soulsonic, and the Cosmic Force will also be a part of the show.
Be there! Two dollars before ten!
People should attend the show in order to enjoy these artists. Admission is two dollars before ten o'clock.
With special guests, the Cold, Crush, Brothers!
The Cold, Crush, Brothers will also be making an appearance as special guests.
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DAN NAKAMURA, KEITH THORNTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Гетьман
So Dr Octagon was a timetraveler too (Keith's debut was in 1983/84)
Josh Kimbrough
This is from a time when he was a kid
Wali Ellah
Dr. Octagon timed travelled back to 1977 to meet Kool Keith. Recall the song---"Bust the Facts" on Funk Your Head Up LP. Octagon was on the emcees performing that night.
Vandalio
5-2-77 till infinity 🔥 🔥 🔥
Pedulla 2015
The illest
Faruk Hugh
People sleep.. I do too yet, I know where it's at.
Acid Bebop
His crew on the mic is doodoo
screamin blues
Ohhh😤🤯
Ariel Ilario Oredvi
DR-C (fakest Octagon guy) tried to cop em' but Webster is in the House the Non is in the House.... SIR-UZZI formally DR-C is still trying and giving Hip Hop a try.... on signed levels, you are still my all time favorite black rapper just as Mike Tyson is my favorite all time black atlas boxer of all times..... notice I don't fringed on white rappers yet, or white atlas boxers/athletes!!!!
downunderdog
doo doo