The Badman Riddim (Jump) Songfacts reports that Orifice Vulgatron and Dag Nabbit met in Dubai and after making drum and bass for a time they switched to hip hop. DJ Nonames met Metropolis at university in 2000 and the duo joined hip hop and funk band Focused Few and began throwing warehouse parties and touring. Vulgatron was introduced to Nonames through Dj Gizroc, then part of the Mixologists Crew, and by late 2002 the quartet had started performing and recording alongside beatboxer Shlomo. The band released their first album, Asylum Speakers on November 27, 2003. Shlomo subsequently moved on and started doing his own thing with the Beatbox Orchestra and by 2011 Dagnabbit had taken a backseat and was concentrating on the crew's business side.
The crew have released a slew of 12"s and Ep's and really made their mark after independently releasing their critically acclaimed, debut LP 'Asylum Speakers'. Foreign Beggars have collaborated and toured with the cream of UK's Hip Hop movement, with Shlomo appearing on Björk's album Medulla and NoNames having done cuts for Damon Albarn's Gorillaz project. With forthcoming projects with Dj Sparo, Dj Vadim, Dudley Perkins, WildChild (Lootpack), OH NO, Dj IQ, Dj Mentat, Scratch Perverts, and Euphrates, the crew see no boundaries with diversifying their sound.
Foreign Beggars are also renowned for their explosive live performances, which recently saw them tear down Glastonbury, Fabric and Hip Hop Kemp in Hradec Kralove. They have supported Public Enemy, Roots Manuva, Beatnuts, Masta Ace, Grand Master Flash, Talib Kweli, Wu-Tang Clan, Asian Dub Foundation, Last Emperor, Mark Ronson, Ja Rule, Blak Twang, and many more.
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Amen
Foreign Beggars Lyrics
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For those of you who don't know, let me introduce
There's somethin bout the flow when I hit the booth
Bars are somethin grit dat so bold it'll chip ya tooth
My attitude untouchable
Us man are so dope living large though a bit uncouth
Got a serious side, though I'm quick to goof
Method so slick but that'll slip once I sip the goose
Hits at the padda roll
Licks at the manifold
This shit's bangin when it come out
But this I'm a natural, somethin like I'm never home
It's like oh, where my manners go
Load up in the tank we about to roll
Flip this in the deck turn it up and the amp will blow
When make em say (amen)
When it's Foreign Beggars on the plates (amen)
Drop that last somethin on the brakes (amen)
So tell me if you want it you can holler (amen)
When make em say (amen)
When it's Foreign Beggars on the plates (amen)
We drop that last somethin on the brakes (amen)
So tell me if you want it you can holler (amen)
(The girl's got the DJ's plates)
(The girl's got the DJ's plates)
(The girl's got the DJ's plates)
Yeah, yo
Look who's back at it (Beggars)
So slick with the black magic
Got em feelin like crack addicts
With the greek first class talkin no baggage
Fam we so savage
Brand new with the funk already so classic
Old type my killa dag nabbit
Hit and run shit is done I'm talkin no damage
Cold slam it's where we gon call
I got em gangin for da encore
My whole repertoire top drawer
Top shore fee me like, to top no, Sean Paul
Yo off to war with the acumen
New breed new seed with the strategem
They be like, 'How dem breddas bring it back for 10'
Check my spend cash you understand da man dun pack the pay
When make em say (amen)
When it's Foreign Beggars on the plates (amen)
Drop that last somethin on the brakes (amen)
So tell me if you want it you can holler (amen)
When make em say (amen)
When it's Foreign Beggars on the plates (amen)
We drop that last somethin on the brakes (amen)
So tell me if you want it you can holler (amen)
(The girl's got the DJ's plates)
(The girl's got the DJ's plates)
(The girl's got the DJ's plates)
(The girl's got the DJ's plates)
Amen
Amen
Amen
Amen...
In the song "Amen" by Foreign Beggars, the rapper talks about himself and his style of rapping as he introduces himself to those who may not be familiar with him. He refers to himself as "untouchable" and "so dope," while also acknowledging his serious side and quick wit. The rapper's swagger is emphasized as he talks about his flow being "so fly" and "something like I'm never home." In addition, the rapper talks about the power of his music, referring to it as "bangin' when it come out." The chorus emphasizes the group's ability to get people excited and engaged with their music, as they encourage listeners to "holler" if they want it.
The verses of "Amen" contain a lot of rap slang and cultural references that may be difficult for some listeners who aren't deeply immersed in the world of hip-hop to understand. However, put together, they create an introduction to Foreign Beggars as a group that is confident, gritty, and powerful.
Line by Line Meaning
Steppin in tropolo, and I'm feelin loose
Entering confidently and feeling relaxed
For those of you who don't know, let me introduce
Introducing oneself to people who may not be familiar
There's somethin bout the flow when I hit the booth
Something special about the way I rap when I'm in the recording booth
Bars are somethin grit dat so bold it'll chip ya tooth
My lyrics are hard-hitting and have bite
My attitude untouchable
I have an invincible attitude
Us man are so dope living large though a bit uncouth
We are doing well and enjoying ourselves, but maybe not always in the most refined way
Got a serious side, though I'm quick to goof
I can be serious, but I'm also prone to being silly
Method so slick but that'll slip once I sip the goose
My rapping technique is smooth, but it might get a little sloppy if I have a drink
And my swagger's so fly
I have a stylish, confident demeanor
Hits at the padda roll
My flow is on point
Licks at the manifold
I am in control and doing things skillfully
This shit's bangin when it come out
My music sounds great when it is released
But this I'm a natural, somethin like I'm never home
I have a talent for rapping that feels like it is just a part of me
It's like oh, where my manners go
Sometimes I forget my etiquette
Load up in the tank we about to roll
Get ready, we're about to go somewhere
Flip this in the deck turn it up and the amp will blow
Play this song on the sound system and you'll feel its intensity
When make em say (amen)
When people hear my music they'll want to say 'amen'
When it's Foreign Beggars on the plates (amen)
When it's us, the Foreign Beggars, making the music
Drop that last somethin on the brakes (amen)
Add a final flourish to the music
So tell me if you want it you can holler (amen)
If you want my music, let me know
Look who's back at it (Beggars)
We're back in action
So slick with the black magic
Our skills are mesmerizing
Got em feelin like crack addicts
Our music is addictive
With the greek first class talkin no baggage
We're at the top of our game and don't have any flaws
Fam we so savage
We're wild and intense
Brand new with the funk already so classic
Our new music is fresh but sounds like it could be a classic
Old type my killa dag nabbit
We're still the same old Foreign Beggars, but we're still killing it
Hit and run shit is done I'm talkin no damage
We come in, kill it, and leave with no one getting hurt in the process
Cold slam it's where we gon call
We're gonna win and do it in a dominant fashion
I got em gangin for da encore
The crowd is so into our music that they want more
My whole repertoire top drawer
All of our songs are top tier
Top shore fee me like, to top no, Sean Paul
I'm at the very top level, like Sean Paul
Yo off to war with the acumen
We're going to battle with our skills and intelligence
New breed new seed with the strategem
Our new music is fresh and innovative because we're using new techniques
They be like, 'How dem breddas bring it back for 10'
People are impressed that we're still putting out good music after all this time
Check my spend cash you understand da man dun pack the pay
Look at how much money I'm making, it's proof of my success
Amen
Hallelujah
Amen
Hallelujah
Amen
Hallelujah
Amen...
Hallelujah...
Writer(s): Ebow Graham, Pavan Mukhi, Matthew Burns
Contributed by Aaliyah A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ryan Price
I love this ENTIRE album!!!! Foreign Beggars get better and better and BETTER!!!
Omnamah Shivaya
Biggup for putting your own tracks on YouTube. It's nice to see artists living in the 21st century.
benacorin marin
I would say them Amen for their GREAT songs! FB forever!
Dorian Henault
Just AmAzInG !!!!! Foreign beggars are the best rappers !!!
YourTube Center
amen for this awesome song <3
billwala
Why isn't this album on Spotify
LukeArghiros
This should be played in every church in the world!!!!!!! :D (please, no-one take this personally or anything)
Thomas Caillebot
Foreign so high ! thanks for your fuckin great song, France loves you guys !
GL🌍BAL
You need a producer with you and that will stay with you
dave
THANK YOU...holy shit...I'm so sick of every fan boy labeling everything as trap.