FannyPack were an electro/miami booty bass-rap group that consisted of sing… Read Full Bio ↴FannyPack were an electro/miami booty bass-rap group that consisted of singers/rappers Jessibel Suthiwong, Cat Hartwell and Belinda Lovell along with producers/DJs Matt Goias (AKA Big Black Matt) and Fancy, all from New York City.

Goias and Fancy wanted to create a girl group. When they talked to Tom Silverman of Tommy Boy Records, he loved the idea. They then recruited Cat Hartwell, whom Matt and Fancy already knew, to join the group. Jessibel Suthiwong joined later, when Fancy and Matt found her by chance at The Fulton Street Mall in Brooklyn yelling to her friend. Afterwards, Jessibel recruited Belinda Lovell, a friend from her gym class to the group. Belinda explains how Jessibel talked her into joining FannyPack: "I was at the water fountain getting a drink of water when Jessibel comes up to me and says, 'Yo, Belinda, are you black or Indian or what?'" She remembers. "I was like, 'I'm both. Why you asking?' And she said, 'Come be in my group!'" When all the key elements had finally come together, FannyPack was born. FannyPack have a very diverse frame; Cat is Irish, Jessibel is half-Puerto Rican and half-Thai and Belinda is half African-American and West Indian.

In 2003, the album, So Stylistic, debuted with the hit song, Cameltoe.

2005 marked their comeback with the album See You Next Tuesday.

Also in 2005, Cat Hartwell started a new band called Holy Hail.

Their song "Hey Mami" was used in the film The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift, and "Seven One Eight" from See You Next Tuesday was featured in the film I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry. More recently however it was featured as the soundtrack to the advert for Young Mums' Mansion on BBC Three.

Their song "Cameltoe" was featured in the movie Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle. And their song "Things" samples the Yeah Yeah Yeah's song "Art Star".

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Fannypack Lyrics

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Gotta get down now, all around
Black, white and brown now, all around
Check out the sound now, all around
All around, all around

In every town now, all around
Gettin' on down now, all around
Check out the sound now, all around

All around, all around

On the pitcher's mound now, all around
Got royal crown now, all around
Don't drown in the sound now, all around
All around, all around

Doo doo brown now, all around
You're lost and found now, all around
I'm Brooklyn bound now, all around
All around, all around

Up and down now, all around
Fat like a cow now, all around
Check out the sound now, all around
All around, all around

Gimme a pound now, all around
Fox and the hound now, all around
Break it on down now, all around
All around, all around

Gotta get down now, all around
Black, white and brown now, all around
Check out the sound now, all around
All around, all around

In every town now, all around
Gettin' on down now, all around

Check out the sound now, all around
All around, all around

Overall Meaning

The song "16" by Fannypack is an upbeat, fast-paced track with lyrics that encourage movement and dance. The repeated phrase "all around" serves as a call to action, urging listeners to get up and dance regardless of their race or location. The song begins with the lyrics, "Gotta get down now, all around," which sets the tone for the entire track as an energetic and lively song.

The first verse of the song talks about the importance of inclusivity, with the lines "Black, white and brown now, all around / Check out the sound now, all around." This highlights the band's desire to create an environment where everyone can enjoy the music and dance together. The second verse includes more specific references to different locations and activities, such as "On the pitcher's mound now, all around / Got royal crown now, all around." These lyrics add more depth to the song and create visual imagery for the listeners.

The final verse of "16" touches on different emotions and experiences, such as "You're lost and found now, all around / I'm Brooklyn bound now, all around." These lyrics encourage listeners to let loose and enjoy themselves, regardless of what else is going on in their lives. Overall, the lyrics of "16" are simple but effective in creating an energetic and inclusive atmosphere that encourages dancing and movement.

Line by Line Meaning

Gotta get down now, all around
We need to party and dance in every possible location

Black, white and brown now, all around
Everyone is invited, regardless of race or skin color

Check out the sound now, all around
Listen to the music that is being played everywhere

All around, all around
This is happening everywhere, not just in one specific place

In every town now, all around
This is happening in every city and town

Gettin' on down now, all around
Everyone is dancing and having fun

On the pitcher's mound now, all around
Even on a baseball field, we are still partying

Got royal crown now, all around
Feeling like royalty while we party

Don't drown in the sound now, all around
The music is loud, don't let it overwhelm you

Doo doo brown now, all around
This is a reference to a specific type of dance

You're lost and found now, all around
Feel like you're discovering yourself while having fun