Kwajo Cinqo (Kwajo Boateng) and Dolo (Lowell Frazier) formed Ghetto Concept in 1989, hailing from the Rexdale and Lawrence Heights neighbourhoods of Toronto.[1] Their first single "Certified" was released in 1993, by independent label Groove-a-Lot Records. In 1995, they released "E-Z On Tha Motion", which introduced their newest member, Infinite (Desmond Francis). The group won Juno Awards in 1995 and 1996 for "Certified" and "E-Z On Tha Motion", respectively.
In 1995, Infinite's brother was murdered, and he left Ghetto Concept shortly after.[2] Before he left, Ghetto Concept recorded a tribute to his brother entitled "Much Love", and it was released as a single and video in 1996. Infinite re-emerged as a solo artist in 1997, with the Juno-nominated track "Gotta Get Mine", featuring Divine Brown. Between 1997 and 1999, he released five singles, each of which were accompanied by a music video. In 1998, he released an EP, entitled 360 Degrees, which featured his previous singles. In 1999, he won a MuchMusic Video Award for "Take a Look". That year, he contributed two songs to the Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike game soundtrack. He also made an appearance in the film In Too Deep.
Ghetto Concept created 7Bills Entertainment in 1996. The remaining duo released their self-titled debut album Ghetto Concept in 1998, and released the singles "Krazy World" and "Precious Metals"; Sticky Fingaz was featured on the remix "Heavy Metals". Their most popular single was a 2001 remix of their track "Too Much", entitled "Still Too Much", which featured Maestro, Kardinal Offishall, Red-1, Ironside, and Snow. In 2002, they released a second album, Ghetto Concept Presents...7 Bills All-Stars: Da Album.
In 2005, Infinite was featured on a single by Maestro called "A Criminal Mind", which is a remake of rock singer Lawrence Gowan's 1985 single of the same name. He also appears in the music video with Maestro and Gowan.
Recently, Ghetto Concept has formed a new label called G7 Records. It appears they are also going by the moniker GC (short for Ghetto Concept), and they are planning to release an album, tentatively titled Times Up. Also, according to his MySpace page, Infinite plans to release a self-titled album which is "coming soon".
Too Much
Ghetto Concept Lyrics
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You should be right here this sound
watch the way its going down...
[Girl singing] (2X)
This is the remix dat dat da dat dat da dat dat da da da..
This is the remix dat dat da dat dat da dat dat da da da..
Break Down...Nah Kid I think not
2001...back to claim my spot
2001...Benz off tha lot
2001...Hits bout to drop
Took a little time...some of ya'll thought we stopped
but I'm focused man like Jay from the Roc...
Its G.C highly acclaimed...the most mentioned
what you thought..the clothes, the cars, the ice rented
[Maestro]
Toronto Godfather Baby steady spreaded the news
I'm not a rapper, I'm an icon..dont get it confused
Papa Stro since the 80's...been abusing the mic
V.I.P's only Fluid or Life...(too much)
Now why you think that Junos gut a category for rap
who put the T.Dot.O...on the map...answer that...
matter fact...niggaz chill....while we blazing it up..
you gave me 8 barz of spit...shit...that aint enough..
because I'm.....
(chorus)
Too Much for Money...Too Much for Cars
Too Much for Hoes...Too Much for Clothes
T.O...Too Much...Too Much for Clubs
Too Much for Drugs...Too Much for Thugs
Too Much for Much...Van City..Too Much
Too Much for Haters...Too Much for Players
Too Much for Gators...Too Much for Papers
Montreal...Too Much...Too Much..Too Much..
Too Much....We Still Too Much....
[Kardinal Offishall]
Yooo...Gangster Tingz...Niggaz is dealing with sum Prankster Tingz
Step to this and pick out which hymn you want your mum to sing
The rhyme "Murdera"..Yo take them talks outta your mouth
Watch dem things dat you say...Fossie whole you know me..
Mind when the Big Kings are stepping to the mic
Take 10 steps back..kneel..and pray for your life...
And give thanks that I murda sounds and leave it to the tunes
Kardinal and Ghetto.C Luv from June to June
[Red-1]
Yo...Too Much..Too Fabulous
Cantenkerous..Ragga-Muff Northern Touch
They cant bang with us...and handle us
Gut big thangs we brang with us
Roll with the strong...weak cats never ran with us
Regiments Too Strenuous 24/7
Spit the flow...get the dough and get tha women
And slap these catz...with wannabe raps
On mah way out...mah concept ghetto like dat..
Yo how much....
(chorus)
Too Much for Money...Too Much for Cars
Too much for Hoes...Too Much for Clothes
Winnipeg...Too Much...Too Much for Clubs
Too Much for Drugs...Too Much for Thugs
Too Much for Much...Halifax..Too Much
Too Much for Haters...Too Much for Players
Too Much for Gators...Too Much for Papers
Edmonton..Too Much...Too Much..Too Much..
Too Much...We Still Too Much....
[Ironside]
I'm Too Much for Cock Suckaz
Niggaz get stuck with Box Cuttaz
Triggerz we buck da Cops Hoverz
Da Hot Gutterz..better Lock your Block Shuttaz
We closing shop...holding glock..ride stolen drop
Rolling crops..smoking thangz..open tanks
Windpipes...we've been tight
From day 1...Doomstown I'm stationed
And I aint leaving my block...
In any reason I cock...I'm Too Much
[Kwajo - Ghetto Concept]
My Street..My Block..My City..My Commitee
My Glock...My Drop...Our World...Get your Hands Up...
Grands Up..for Bangerz..with Big Blingz
Dem Hot Boyz...Ya gut it Twisted...We change Chains
When we in the Club...We Pop Thangz
When we off tha Lot...We Drop Thangz
When we in your chick...She Rock Thangz
We bug eye Benzes...On 20-inches
With T.O Double Too What...Stupendous...Too Much
[Snow]
Too Much for them...Too Much for Lies
Too Much for The Eyes...Tell them a see Lord God tell them why...
Too Much Boy...I think you know you're too much boy...
Too Much for them...Too Much for Lies
Too Much for The Eyes...Tell them a see Lord God tell them why...
Too Much Boy...I think you know you're too much boy...
Tell them already you have to tell them again...
Tell them already you have to tell them again...
We are All-Stars....
Ding-ling-ding-ling-ding-ling-ohh-whooa-ohh-whoa-ding-ding-ohh-whooaa
Tell them already you have to tell them again...
Tell them already you have to tell them again...
Watch-Da-Gal-Dem-a-Move..
Dem-Gurlz-Dem-Mah-best-Friendz...
...(Harmonizing)...
Tell them already you have to tell them again...
Tell them already you have to tell them again...
We are All-Stars....
Ding-ling-ding-ling-ding-ling-ohh-whooa-ohh-whoa-ding-ding-ohh-whooaa
Too Much for them...Too Much for Lies
Too Much for The Eyes...Tell them a see Lord God tell them why..
Too Much Boy...I think you know you're too much boy...
The song "Still Too Much" by Ghetto Concept featuring various artists speaks about the group's success despite the challenges they have faced. The lyrics reflect their rise to fame, and each artist’s verse is an affirmation that they’re "still too much" for the industry, the people they’ve left behind, and those who doubted their talent.
The opening verse by Snow sets the tone for the song, with the line, "you should be right here this sound, watch the way it's going down." The line talks about the group's anticipation for the listener's attention because they know their music will be a hit or fire. The chorus provides the overarching message that they’re "still too much" for the fans, other artists, and the industry as they continue to rise.
The verses by Dolo, Maestro, Kardinal Offishall, Red-1, Ironside, and Kwajo all emphasize their individual and collective strength, talent, and skill. These themes of self-confidence and determination to continue to get better are repeated throughout the song. The lyrics also diverge a few times to talk about women, drugs, or guns, bringing in elements of the group's life and experiences to the song's lyrics.
Overall, the song speaks to Ghetto Concept's success despite the odds and emphasizes the group's cohesion and strength as they continue to push forward.
Line by Line Meaning
You should be right here this sound
This music is so good that you should be here to witness it
watch the way its going down...
Observe how we're bringing it
Break Down...Nah Kid I think not
I won't break down just yet
2001...back to claim my spot
It's the year 2001 and I'm back to claim my rightful position
2001...Benz off tha lot
In 2001, I bought a Benz fresh off the lot
2001...Hits bout to drop
In 2001, I'm about to release some big hits
Took a little time...some of ya'll thought we stopped
It took a bit of time but some people thought we stopped making music
but I'm focused man like Jay from the Roc...
I'm focused on my craft, like Jay-Z of the Roc-a-Fella Records
Its G.C highly acclaimed...the most mentioned
Ghetto Concept is highly acclaimed and most talked about
what you thought..the clothes, the cars, the ice rented
You thought we rented our clothes, cars, and jewelry, but we didn't
Toronto Godfather Baby steady spreaded the news
I, Toronto Godfather, have been steadily spreading news in the city
I'm not a rapper, I'm an icon..dont get it confused
I'm not just a rapper, I'm an icon, so don't confuse me for anyone else
Papa Stro since the 80's...been abusing the mic
Since the '80s, Maestro Fresh-Wes has been killing it on the mic
V.I.P's only Fluid or Life...(too much)
Only VIPs hang out at Fluid or Life (clubs), it's (almost) too much
Now why you think that Junos gut a category for rap
Do you wonder why there's a Juno category for rap music?
who put the T.Dot.O...on the map...answer that...
Who do you think put Toronto on the map? Answer that...
matter fact...niggaz chill....while we blazing it up..
In fact, let's take it easy, while we enjoy the great music
you gave me 8 barz of spit...shit...that aint enough..
The 8 bars of rap you gave me aren't enough, come on!
Too Much for Money...Too Much for Cars
We're too much for fancy cars or money
Too Much for Hoes...Too Much for Clothes
We're too much for women or fancy clothes
T.O...Too Much...Too Much for Clubs
In Toronto, we're too much, even for clubs
Too Much for Drugs...Too Much for Thugs
We're too much even for drugs or thugs
Too Much for Much...Van City..Too Much
We're too much even for Vancouver, it's too much!
Too Much for Haters...Too Much for Players
We're too much even for haters or players
Too Much for Gators...Too Much for Papers
We're too much even for shiny shoes (gators) or papers
Montreal...Too Much...Too Much..Too Much..
We're too much even for Montreal, way too much
We Still Too Much....
We're still too much, no matter where we go!
Yooo...Gangster Tingz...Niggaz is dealing with sum Prankster Tingz
We're doing gangster things, and other people are just acting like clowns
Step to this and pick out which hymn you want your mum to sing
If you come near us, choose which funeral hymn you want your mother to sing
The rhyme "Murdera"..Yo take them talks outta your mouth
When we rhyme about murder, don't talk nonsense
Watch dem things dat you say...Fossie whole you know me..
Be careful what you say, you don't want to get on my bad side
Mind when the Big Kings are stepping to the mic
Watch out, when the big kings are rapping
Take 10 steps back..kneel..and pray for your life...
Back off, kneel down, and pray for your life
And give thanks that I murda sounds and leave it to the tunes
Be grateful that I make great music and leave it at that
Kardinal and Ghetto.C Luv from June to June
Kardinal Offishall and Ghetto Concept got love from everyone, all year-round
Yo...Too Much..Too Fabulous
We're just too much, too fabulous to handle
Cantenkerous..Ragga-Muff Northern Touch
We're rowdy, raggedy, and northern, and that's how we like it
They cant bang with us...and handle us
No one can compete with us or handle us
Gut big thangs we brang with us
We brought big things with us and we mean business
Roll with the strong...weak cats never ran with us
We roll with the strong, not the weak, and they know they can't keep up with us
Regiments Too Strenuous 24/7
We work hard all day, every day, it's too much for most people
Spit the flow...get the dough and get tha women
We spit fire on the mic, make money, and attract women
And slap these catz...with wannabe raps
We're so good, we can easily take on weak, wannabe rappers
On mah way out...mah concept ghetto like dat..
As I leave, my concept is still ghetto and strong
Yo how much....
You can't handle how much we are
My Street..My Block..My City..My Commitee
My neighborhood, my block, my city, my crew
My Glock...My Drop...Our World...Get your Hands Up...
My gun, my car, our world, raise your hands up
Grands Up..for Bangerz..with Big Blingz
Make some noise for banging tracks with big shiny jewelry
Dem Hot Boyz...Ya gut it Twisted...We change Chains
Those hot boys you like got it twisted. We switch up chains
When we in the Club...We Pop Thangz
When we're in the club, we're popping bottles and money
When we off tha Lot...We Drop Thangz
When we're no longer in the club, we still drop money
When we in your chick...She Rock Thangz
When we're with your girl, we make her feel good
We bug eye Benzes...On 20-inches
We drive crazy, expensive Benz cars, with 20-inch rims
With T.O Double Too What...Stupendous...Too Much
It's amazing what we can do in Toronto, it's almost too much
Too Much for them...Too Much for Lies
We're too much for them, even for their lies
Too Much for The Eyes...Tell them a see Lord God tell them why...
We're overwhelming for the eyes, ask the Lord himself why
Too Much Boy...I think you know you're too much boy...
You know you're too much, don't pretend like you're not
Tell them already you have to tell them again...
We've told them before, but we have to say it again
We are All-Stars....
We are all stars in our own right
Ding-ling-ding-ling-ding-ling-ohh-whooa-ohh-whoa-ding-ding-ohh-whooaa
Nonsensical sounds in the background
Watch-Da-Gal-Dem-a-Move..
Watch the ladies as they move to our music
Dem-Gurlz-Dem-Mah-best-Friendz...
The ladies are our best friends
...(Harmonizing)...
Background vocal harmonizing
Too Much for The Eyes...Tell them a see Lord God tell them why..
We're too much for the eyes, ask the Lord to explain why
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Ganue S.C.B
Most underrated jam ever!!!! Still here in 2022!!!! T. DOT forever.
Big el aka fat daddy Channel
This guys are awesome and still underrated
M Campbell
Growing up Ghetto Concept the album was one of my favourite albums and still is. EZ on the motion Ray Smoove and Angel Duss all never got the recognition they deserved.
Tony Djukic
I'll never understand how it is that Ray Smoove didn't become Canada's biggest and best MC.
Kuddy Jones
I HEARD THIS 1ST TIME JUSS B4 2001 DROPPED, HARD FUCKING TRACK!!! THEY HELP PUT CANADA UPON DA MAP BIGGUPS
Maji Meh
That was awesome! Great music back in the day for sure!
BMORE Guy
This song says it all
Josh A
2 much for covid!! 2021!! Still bumping thisss
Matt Penner
Sick track
Austin Edwards
Old School hip hop shitt forever!