The name Funkdoobiest came later in 1991 from a song B-Real from Cypress Hill had written called "The Funkdoobiest". Quote from a Ralph M interview: So one day Muggs and myself were rollin' around in L.A. and I said "yo, we the Funkdoobiest: Ralph M., Sondoobie, Tomahawk Funk." And it's been history since... that name was too dope to just be a song. Tomahawk left after their second album.
Their first two albums were mainly produced by Cypress Hill's DJ Muggs and House Of Pain's DJ Lethal along with the group's Ralph M. Their third and so far last album, included production by Ralph M and DJ Rectangle. Whereas the other albums were clearly hardcore rap in the vein of Cypress Hill and other Soul Assassins members, "The Troubleshooters" was more versatile.
Soon after "The Troubleshooters" was released in 1997, Son Doobie starred in a porno movie, which was referenced in Eminem's "Guilty Conscience" in 1999.
Who Ra Ra
Funkdoobiest Lyrics
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It's the who ra ra and the funk
Another million souls so keep the cognac cold
Because the honeys love the woody of
The nigga in the hoody
The brother from the ruff yo
Shine like the diamond
The paid nigga rhymin'
Enzes, Benz's, coups and trucks
Beauty queens in bikinis yo they love to fuck
Many mansions, Jacksons, grands and franks
Put boxes in the closets
Yo they cashin' bank
Yo fellin if you do and got the skill and
Jihad needs your harm you got to killin'
My moms said boy you're a pigs in the mix
And my pops said nigga make
Sure that you're rich
Funkdoobiest! What you wanna do?
Ali Baba comin' with a crew
40 thieves comin' through
It's the who ra ra and the funk baby
It's the who ra ra and the funk
It's the ruff rugged sound
What's that? It's the offer
Pump it, keep it goin' til the early tomorrow
The fronts in my grill coerce what I utter
The wild Puerto Rican with the
Style from the gutter
Ya mother, she knows Son is the
Salix on my neck shine silk from my mattress
Actions, never away, so disgustin'
Everyone's coughin' and my my
Niggas look dustin'
F-U-N-K-D double O-B-IE-S T
Best we find these girls at
The park roll around, i can feel it
Son called your bluff, pulled your card
So deal it
Never give in, takin' no prisoners
Listen to the crowd but
Please don't listen ta
I'm all about the blunts and the dollars
The drink's on the rocks and the
Stunts will make ya holler
It's the who ra ra and the funk baby
It's the who ra ra and the funk
The lyrics to Funkdoobiest's "Who Ra Ra" are a celebration of the ruff and rugged sound of the group and their commitment to making great music. The song begins with a call to the "who ra ra" and the funky beat that underpins the entire track. From there, the lyrics shift to describe the life of a successful rapper, with "millions" of fans and "beauty queens in bikinis" who love to "fuck." The singer of the song is described as a hustler who works hard to achieve success, with a mother who wants him to be "rich" and a father who tells him to make sure he's "rich." The song's chorus repeats the "who ra ra" and funky beat, driving home the importance of this sound to the group's identity.
The second verse of the song focuses on the rapper's Puerto Rican heritage, describing himself as a "wild Puerto Rican with the style from the gutter." He brags about his material possessions, including a "Salix on my neck shine silk from my mattress," and proclaims that he's "all about the blunts and the dollars." Finally, he calls out those who don't take him seriously, telling them to "deal it" and warning that he's "takin' no prisoners." Once again, the chorus repeats the "who ra ra" and funky beat, punctuating the song with its signature sound.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the who ra ra and the funk baby
We bring the energy and the funk to this party.
It's the who ra ra and the funk
Our style is energetic and funky.
Another million souls so keep the cognac cold
We're bringing in a huge crowd, so get ready to party and have some drinks ready.
Because the honeys love the woody of
The ladies are attracted to the way we dress and our cool, confident behavior.
The nigga in the hoody
We dress in casual, urban fashion.
The brother from the ruff yo
We're from the streets and have street smarts.
Shine like the diamond
We're dazzling and impressive to those around us.
The broke nigga grindin' til
Even when we were struggling financially, we were still working hard and hustling.
The paid nigga rhymin'
Now that we've achieved more success, we're earning money through our music.
Enzes, Benz's, coups and trucks
We've upgraded our vehicles and lifestyle to reflect our success.
Beauty queens in bikinis yo they love to fuck
We attract beautiful women who are interested in us sexually.
Many mansions, Jacksons, grands and franks
We now have many valuable possessions, including properties, large sums of money, and franklin bank notes.
Put boxes in the closets
We've accumulated so much wealth that we need to store it in boxes in our closets.
Yo they cashin' bank
Our investments and businesses are bringing in a lot of money.
Yo fellin if you do and got the skill and
If you're feeling good and you've got the skills to succeed, there's nothing stopping you from achieving success.
Jihad needs your harm you got to killin'
Sometimes, in order to achieve your goals, you need to overcome challenges and defeat your enemies.
My moms said boy you're a pigs in the mix
My mother warned me that I was getting involved with some unsavory characters.
And my pops said nigga make
My father told me to make sure I achieved financial success.
Sure that you're rich
He emphasized that I should focus on achieving wealth and financial stability.
Funkdoobiest! What you wanna do?
We're Funkdoobiest, and we're ready to take on the world. What's next for us?
Ali Baba comin' with a crew
Like the legendary figure Ali Baba, we're coming with a group of talented individuals to bring our music to the masses.
40 thieves comin' through
We're a powerful force, like the 40 thieves in the Ali Baba legend.
It's the ruff rugged sound
Our music is unrefined and gritty, reflecting our roots in the streets.
What's that? It's the offer
Our music is on offer for the world to enjoy.
Pump it, keep it goin' til the early tomorrow
We're going to keep the music blasting and the party going until the early hours of the morning.
The fronts in my grill coerce what I utter
The jewelry in my mouth influences the way I speak and adds to my persona.
The wild Puerto Rican with the
We're Puerto Rican and we bring a wild, unpredictable energy to the scene.
Style from the gutter
Our fashion sense comes from tough, rough-around-the-edges street style.
Ya mother, she knows Son is the
Everyone knows that we're the top dog in our neighborhood.
Salix on my neck shine silk from my mattress
The jewelry on my neck and the bedding in my home are both luxurious and expensive.
Actions, never away, so disgustin'
Our reputation precedes us, and people are both fascinated and disgusted by our behavior.
Everyone's coughin' and my my
Our overwhelming presence causes people to feel overwhelmed or sick.
Niggas look dustin'
People are intimidated or overwhelmed by our appearance or behavior.
F-U-N-K-D double O-B-IE-S T
This is Funkdoobiest, spelled out for those who can't read.
Best we find these girls at
We're confident that we can find and attract the best women around.
The park roll around, i can feel it
We're cruising around town and we can sense that something exciting is about to happen.
Son called your bluff, pulled your card
We're no-nonsense and quick to call out anyone trying to deceive us.
So deal it
We're ready and willing to get what we want and take control of any situation.
Never give in, takin' no prisoners
We're persistent and always ready to fight for what we want, without backing down or taking prisoners.
Listen to the crowd but
We're aware of our fans and take their interests into consideration, but ultimately we're going to do what we want.
Please don't listen ta
We're going to do what we want regardless of what anyone thinks or says.
I'm all about the blunts and the dollars
We're focused on making money and smoking weed.
The drink's on the rocks and the
We drink our liquor on the rocks, showing off our refined taste and disregard for convention.
Stunts will make ya holler
Our flashy behavior and expensive lifestyle will impress and amaze those around us.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LARRY MUGGERUD, BRETT ANTHONY BOULDIN, JASON VASQUEZ
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