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".
Keep On
Fannypack Lyrics
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Shoot the gift like a pair of dice
Nice on the microphone device
Only eat the black beans with the white rice
Sometimes I rhyme slow sometimes I rhyme quick
But your wack rhymes always make me sick
You're such a trick and I'm a nice treat
Can't tell you twice go take your seat
You can't compete we beat you out the gate
You're one day late and a dollar short
Now I'm gonna tell you all the things I bought
A golden blimp and a submarine
A laundromat and a club in Queens
Fannypack is Saks and you're a shop that pawns
But hey homegirl keep on
Brooklyn the borough of kings
Where three little birds got thorough with things
Had school all day and shows right after
Interviews provided you laughter
Work and school can be real hard
Haters steady tryin to pull my card
But I keep my cool yo and I carry on
The road to riches unpaved and long
Miss Suthiwong is on the job
When money gets low it's time to rob
A record label for the cash advances
Take that money like I'm taking chances
Matt just dances and we leave the spot
With all the crisp new money we got
You might get shot if your hear me wrong
Mind your business keep on
Step step ya'll freak freak ya'll
Gotta move til your knees get weak ya'll
Imma make you scream like Howard Dean
Know what I'm sayin uhh know what I mean
Make the mercury rise cause I'm the real queen
Then all the boys bust outta they jeans cause I'm
Smooth like silk on the hot popcorn and I
Get butt naked like the day you were born
Movin' out and lookin' in
Say a little prayer cause I know you sin
In the last two years yo I made some moves
Toured the world and I paid my dues
Second album so you know the steez
Just drop the top and feel the breeze
Stacks of dough that you can't sleep on
Come one everybody just keep onet's go
The song "Keep On" by Fannypack is an upbeat and energetic rap track that celebrates the talents and successes of the group while shading those who try to bring them down. The opening lines reference Brooklyn, the hometown of the group, with the repetition of the name and the line "Shoot the gift like a pair of dice," which refers to taking a gamble on their music and hoping it pays off. The lyrics continue to reference their confidence on the mic and their disdain for weak rhymes from other artists. The chorus encourages listeners to keep pushing themselves and moving forward no matter what obstacles come their way.
Later verses mention the group's experiences touring and making music, with lines like "Toured the world and I paid my dues" and "Stacks of dough that you can't sleep on." There is also a hint of danger in some of the lyrics, such as "When money gets low it's time to rob" and "You might get shot if you hear me wrong." These contrasts between success and struggle, confidence and vulnerability, create a complex and engaging narrative for the listener.
Overall, "Keep On" is a fun and empowering song that celebrates Fannypack's unique style and perspective. It also offers a reminder to anyone who is striving for success to stay focused, stay confident, and keep pushing themselves to achieve their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Brooklyn Brooklyn had to say it twice
Brooklyn is such an important and great place that it deserves to be mentioned twice
Shoot the gift like a pair of dice
Performing well on the microphone is like rolling a pair of dice, you take a chance and hope to come out on top
Nice on the microphone device
Skilled and proficient when performing on a microphone
Only eat the black beans with the white rice
Has a specific preference when it comes to their rice and bean combination
Sometimes I rhyme slow sometimes I rhyme quick
Their style of rapping can vary in speed and rhythm
But your wack rhymes always make me sick
Unimpressed and disgusted by the rhymes of others
You're such a trick and I'm a nice treat
They are much better than the other person and should be appreciated accordingly
Can't tell you twice go take your seat
Don't need to say it again, just go away
Just feel the heat that we generate
The energy and excitement they bring is palpable
You can't compete we beat you out the gate
They are clearly better and more successful than the other person
You're one day late and a dollar short
The other person has missed their opportunity and is too late
Now I'm gonna tell you all the things I bought
They have been successful and can now brag about their wealth and possessions
A golden blimp and a submarine
They have bought extravagant and expensive things
A laundromat and a club in Queens
They have invested their money in businesses
Fannypack is Saks and you're a shop that pawns
They are a high-end brand while the other person is cheap and inferior
But hey homegirl keep on
Despite the difference in success, the other person should keep going and trying
Brooklyn the borough of kings
Brooklyn is a place of greatness and importance
Where three little birds got thorough with things
Refers to the Bob Marley song 'Three Little Birds' and implies that Brooklyn is a place where things get done
Had school all day and shows right after
They have busy days with both school and performances
Interviews provided you laughter
They have fun and enjoyable experiences during interviews
Work and school can be real hard
Juggling work and school is a difficult task
Haters steady tryin to pull my card
People are trying to criticize and discredit them
But I keep my cool yo and I carry on
They remain calm and continue moving forward
The road to riches unpaved and long
Becoming successful is a difficult and arduous task
Miss Suthiwong is on the job
Refers to a person who is working hard to make money
When money gets low it's time to rob
When times are tough, one needs to take drastic measures to make ends meet
A record label for the cash advances
They take money from a record label and use it towards their career
Take that money like I'm taking chances
They take risks with their money in order to become successful
Matt just dances and we leave the spot
Their friend Matt is carefree and enjoys dancing while they leave the venue
With all the crisp new money we got
They have obtained new money and are excited about it
You might get shot if your hear me wrong
Misunderstanding them could lead to negative consequences
Mind your business keep on
Don't interfere and keep going about your own business
Step step ya'll freak freak ya'll
Moves that they want their audience to perform while dancing
Gotta move til your knees get weak ya'll
Keep dancing and moving until you can't anymore
Imma make you scream like Howard Dean
Implies that their performance will be so good that it will elicit a loud reaction
Know what I'm sayin uhh know what I mean
Ensuring their audience understands the message they're trying to convey
Make the mercury rise cause I'm the real queen
They have powerful and compelling performance skills
Then all the boys bust outta they jeans cause I'm
The boys in their audience become extremely excited watching them perform
Smooth like silk on the hot popcorn and I
Their performance is incredibly smooth, like the texture of silk on popcorn
Get butt naked like the day you were born
They go all out and perform without any inhibitions or reservations
Movin' out and lookin' in
They are making progress and taking a closer look at themselves
Say a little prayer cause I know you sin
Implies that they know their audience has flaws and should ask for forgiveness
In the last two years yo I made some moves
They have become more successful in the past two years
Toured the world and I paid my dues
They have worked hard and performed around the world in order to become successful
Second album so you know the steez
Their second album showcases their style and vision
Just drop the top and feel the breeze
Enjoy the moment and go with the flow
Stacks of dough that you can't sleep on
They have accumulated a lot of money and shouldn't underestimate its value
Come one everybody just keep onet's go
Encouraging their audience to keep going and enjoy the moment
Contributed by Eva I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Washy Rose
The production for Fannypack is so underrated. So much fun.
Bfly Ames
KEEP💯🔥💃❤️💃🔥💯DANCIN
max83maniac Bałagan
Love this dUnCiN
wani wani
Nice beautiful song😎😀👍❤🌹💥
yoko Go
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Yours Truly
It's the next anthem!
Burgos Tommy
i remember my good from the 80 new jersey was born.... bless god memory....
Burgos Tommy
old schools and god memory's .....
Jen
Aeey tech~nicians keep on dancin.. LOVE 💖😇😇😇💖
Moreas Leon
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