Heltah Skeltah first appeared on Smif-N-Wessun's album Dah Shinin' in 1995, appearing on the tracks "Wontime (LP Version)", "Cession at da Doghillee (LP Version)" and "Let's Git It On". Later in 1995, they grouped up with fellow Boot Camp members O.G.C. to form The Fab 5 (another nod to The Beatles), and released a surprise hit single, "Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka". Out of The Fab 5 members, Rock and Ruck received the most amount of attention, due to their notable charisma and chemistry. The duo released their anticipated debut Nocturnal in June 1996, which included "Leflah", as well as the singles "Operation Lock Down" and "Therapy". The album sold over 250,000 copies in the United States, and has become a classic in the underground hip hop scene because of its grimy, basement sound and strong lyrics.
The duo released a group album with the Boot Camp Clik in 1997, then followed in 1998 with their second effort Magnum Force. The album's lead single, "I Ain't Havin' That" (sampled from the A Tribe Called Quest track "Hot Sex"), became a Hot 100 hit. Despite the single's success, most critics slammed the album due to its lighter content. Ruck and Rock seemed disillusioned with their lack of sales, and split in 2000. Rock began having problems with Duck Down Records, and split with the label, signing to DJ Lethal's Lethal Records. He planned to release an album titled Planet Rock, but the label folded and the album disappeared. Sean Price stuck with the Boot Camp for their second group effort The Chosen Few in 2002.
Heltah Skeltah reunited in 2005, making appearances on Sean Price's solo album Monkey Barz and Smif-N-Wessun's Reloaded album. The duo continued work with the Boot Camp for their third group effort The Last Stand, released in July 2006. According to both members, they are also currently working on another Heltah Skeltah album, tentatively titled D.I.R.T., an acronym for Da Incredible Rap Team. Rock is also planning to release his solo debut, tentatively titled Monstah Music, sometime in 2007. In 2007, Heltah Skeltah will appear on Chinga Chang Records March 5th Release The "Official Joints" compilation, a collection of previously unreleased songs by NYC rappers.
Operation lock down
Heltah Skeltah Lyrics
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Ruck and Rock, taking you up a notch higher
I mean, it was cool aht first yunno
Jus yunno, rapping about nuhthing
Buht then like whut happened wuz
[B.C.C.] The people they started, yunno to talk about tings that make sense
[B.C.C.] People with real shit I wuhlike "Get the fuck outta here"
[B.C.C.] Whaddo they think they doing?
[B.C.C.] I dunno where that shit come from man.
[B.C.C.] I wuz like, "Yo it's fuckin amazing" right?
[B.C.C.] Real
[B.C.C.] It's real, I don even know how the shit start
Verse One: Rock, Ruck
It went down like this, one little nigga snuck through the door
Peeped the scene, sniped a few, then crept through with two more
Heads were gettin nervous, that's three now they want to break North
Too late -- five more tore the door straight the fuck off
It's on now; gettin down in the trenches
Eight soldiers gettin in mo' ass than splinters on raggedy benches
Since it's war, ain't shit sweet this Clique
disperse and then they transform to chess pieces
On fake grounds never spare clowns
Ruck and Rock be the rooks hold the square down
Are you prepared now I tear down, any opponent who similies
Styles buckwild meanwhile your ass I obliterate
Demonstrate, tactics you need practice
First of all your monkey-ass rhyme like you're backwards
I should smash kids, when they try to get beyond
limits, timid, but they could never get with Sean (say word)
Dat's word, Sean don't give a
Whatevah then they got niggaz who're snakes that slither (hisssss)
And if ya, want to come test the inflixter
I got your name number address plus your picture
Chorus:
This is the B.C.C., N Double D
In the Ninety-Now we lock it down
This is the B.C.C., N Double D
In the Ninety-Now we lock it down
Verse Two: Ruck, Rock
Peep my words, yes my heavenly words, word
that get niggaz locked up in seventy-third
Prefer to chill, but the Sun can't do that
Due to my temperature tempted to bring it where your crew's at
You lack with the skills that it takes to make
ends meet cause it seems that your ass is weak
My occupation's, Operation, Lockdown
On your radio station whoever got the hot sound
Who wan tess y'all?
Mr. Mall-Doo, a.k.a. Rock-Ness y'all
Guard your chest y'all
Nothing can protect y'all
From Buckshot on down to the rest y'all
We runnin through your set y'all
Fuck the rest y'all, we be the best y'all
Yesh yesh y'all
I crack backs North South East and West y'all
We know fresh y'all
I did do I guess y'all
I didn't say I doesn't indeed sex I never measure
Ready to wet y'all
Place your bottom dollar bets y'all
Chest will become messed bored if you flex y'all
Nevertheless y'all
We out to save the ship before it's dead y'all
Lock it down with the full court press y'all
Chorus: 2X
Ha ha ha haaa
This is the year, the Ninety Now
On with the flows, conversations over beats
Do not touch microphones
I repeat, do not touch microphones
This concludes our exodus Eight men are moving in the Ninety Now
Very hazardous to your health And that's my B.C.C. show you how
you can get with the shit that we got
Heltah Skeltah The rook the rook the Ruck the Rock man
we keep shit locked down
Kid, duck down [B.C.C.]
Lock it down lock it down [B.C.C.]
Operation Lockdown [B.C.C.]
Lock it down lock it down [B.C.C.]
[B.C.C.]
Locked down [B.C.C.]
The weak do not stand a chance [B.C.C.]
[B.C.C.]
This I promise you [B.C.C.]
[B.C.C.]
Chorus 2X
The song Operation Lock Down by Heltah Skeltah is a rap track that features the duo of Rock and Ruck, both members of the Boot Camp Clik. The intro of the song establishes the theme that rap music should be meaningful and not just about nothing. The verses then go on to describe the group's takeover of the rap game and their ability to lock it down. The lyrics use a lot of war and battle imagery to convey their dominance over the competition. The chorus repeats the phrase "This is the B.C.C., N Double D, in the Ninety-Now we lock it down" which further reinforces the message of domination.
Line by Line Meaning
Ruck and Rock, taking you up a notch higher
Rock and Ruck are taking your music experience to the next level
It went down like this, one little nigga snuck through the door
A small guy managed to infiltrate and sneak into the premises
Peeped the scene, sniped a few, then crept through with two more
The small guy observed and killed a few people, and then snuck in with two others
On fake grounds never spare clowns
The group never shows mercy to fake people
Ruck and Rock be the rooks hold the square down
Rock and Ruck are the strong foundation and backbone of their group
Since it's war, ain't shit sweet this Clique disperse and then they transform to chess pieces
During a war, the group is serious and they disperse and transform into powerful pieces on the chessboard
My occupation's, Operation, Lockdown
Ruck's job is to enforce Operation Lockdown to maintain control and order
Nothing can protect y'all From Buckshot on down to the rest y'all
No one is safe when it comes to Buckshot and his group
We runnin through your set y'all Fuck the rest y'all, we be the best y'all Yesh yesh y'all
The group is the best and they will take over any other group
Place your bottom dollar bets y'all Chest will become messed bored if you flex y'all Nevertheless y'all
If you test them, you will lose your chest and the group will still reign victorious
Eight men are moving in the Ninety Now
The group consists of 8 men who are dominating the music scene in the 90s
Very hazardous to your health And that's my B.C.C. show you how you can get with the shit that we got
The group's music is so good that it's dangerous to your health, and they are showing you how to get with their style
Heltah Skeltah The rook the rook the Ruck the Rock man we keep shit locked down Kid, duck down
Heltah Skeltah is the foundation and backbone of the group, and they maintain control and order
This is the year, the Ninety Now On with the flows, conversations over beats
The 90s is their year and they are continuously creating music with meaningful lyrics
Do not touch microphones I repeat, do not touch microphones
Their microphones are off limits and should not be touched
Locked down The weak do not stand a chance This I promise you
The group has everything is under their control and weak people will not survive in their domain
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC BROOKS, JAMAL BUSH, SEAN PRICE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thekongstocks
Who wan tess y'all?
Mr. Mall-Doo, a.k.a. Rock-Ness y'all
Guard your chest y'all
Nothing can protect y'all
From Buckshot on down to the rest y'all
We runnin through your set y'all
Fuck the rest y'all, we be the best y'all
Yesh yesh y'all
I crack backs North South East and West y'all
We know fresh y'all
I did do I guess y'all
I didn't say I doesn't indeed sex I never measure
Ready to wet y'all
Place your bottom dollar bets y'all
Chest will become messed bored if you flex y'all
Nevertheless y'all
We out to save the ship before it's dead y'all
Lock it down with the full court press y'all
@Star-Spangled_Banner
I am Russian, 24 years old and I was starting to listen Heltah Skeltah just above a week ago! I think it`s an awesome music!
@quincyhyde8760
✊🏾✊🏾
@dizzone3276
In Poland, in the early 90s there was a boom for hip-hop, just like in the 70s & 80s for punk, despite communism from brotherly Russia. Best regards ziom :)
@musaka2022
@@dizzone3276 haha
@user-ef3bt9ni4o
Неделю назад нашел этот клип, разорвало на куски)), слушаю тоже вот
@ericgreen6704
Respect
@DeadHandX
Its crazy how many people come back to this everyday... this song is a masterpiece!
@MrKs757
Boot Camp Clik. Black Moon, Smif N Wessun, OGC, they were one of my favorite crews and and some of my favorite hip hop from the 90’s
@vel6110
High school years in V.A. was flooded with cars bumping all of them in our whips after school!
@spudinboise
@@vel6110 hellz ya