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.
Worldwide
Heltah Skeltah Lyrics
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Rock: We gone rock the world
All: Rock the world
Rock: Say rock the world
All: Rock the world
Ruck: If not mother-ruck the world
All: Mother-ruck the world
All: Mother-ruck the world
Ruck:
Yo Sean Price spit precise vocal local
Niggaz know I'm nice we bomb put you in a choke-hold
So don't go there queer your rhyme?s boring still
Even if you did a jam featuring Lauryn Hill
Its a warning to chill
Fraudulent skills y'all be kickin
On tracks I'm flippin
Makin a mil in a instant
Yo that's the difference
Between a pawn and a rook son
A souljah and a shipper from outta town up in Brooklyn
Rock:
Click boom
The lyrical rocket launcher
That ran up on ya
Makin shit hot as Tiajuana
You niggaz get torn ta
Pieces you shitty as a diaper
I strap on bombs and blow your face up like striker
don't get me hyper
I a tear yourself bare
Like a pacifier
Stump more shit than Rowdy Roddy Piper
Plus I'm the type a guy that likes ta
Start a fight for no reason like a life-a
Plus I huh switch to a sniper slug strike ya
KAPOW
Chest burnin like its on fire
Or catch a head-shot you best not move
Says the red dot 'cause that rock dredlock woo
Chorus: 2X
Ruck:
Pay particular
Attention to my extra-curricular
Way I be stickin ya on tracks wit guests that's slick and the
Enemies in my cipher
I should treat ya like a Kennedy and snipe ya
Remember me that nigga Tawl Sean
I never liked ya give me a lighter
Seans flipper than non-fiction when the drum hittin
The gods gifted
You know that you won't get done
I'm artistic
Watch how fast I draw my gun
Rock: We gone rock the world, if not mother-ruck ya
Ruck: Headz wasn't ready
Rock: That was why we stuck ya
Ruck: Stuck ya
Rock: We gone rock on
Ruck: Mother-ruck the world
Rock: Rock yo dome
Ruck: Mother-ruck your moms and girl
Rock:
To all my people in the PJs lock it down
You on some scared shit these days stop it now
Shit is forever drama we rig out forever Rock and Ruck
Relocate boy, I scar all boroughs like Chuck
And blatantly I shake MCs wit the verbal sense of turbulence
Some cat was sayin he could take it
We haven't heard him since
It doesn't hurt to bend a finger g
don't be mistaken be
The world is Ruck and Rock for the taking see
Chorus: 2X
Rock: We gone rock the world, if not mother-ruck ya
Ruck: Headz wasn't ready
Rock: That was why we stuck ya
Ruck: Stuck ya
Rock: We gone rock on
Ruck: Mother-ruck the world
Rock: Rock yo dome
Ruck: Mother-ruck your moms and girl
repeat 3X:
Rock: Word is bond
Ruck: Mother-ruck your moms and girl
Rock: We rock on
MFC
The song "Worldwide" by Heltah Skeltah is a powerful and boastful song that showcases the lyrical skills of the two members of the group, Ruck and Rock. The song begins with the chorus, echoing the sentiment of wanting to "rock the world," and the two rappers go on to deliver verses that are full of metaphors, wordplay, and threats to their enemies.
Ruck, in his verse, boasts of his precise and skillful rapping abilities, warning other rappers not to try and compete with him. He also uses the metaphor of being a pawn versus being a rook, likening himself to a powerful piece in a game of chess. Rock, on the other hand, delivers rapid-fire rhymes, threatening violence and destruction to those who dare to cross him. He also references the legendary wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper and likens himself to a gun-toting artist.
The chorus is repeated twice, emphasizing the desire to make an impact on the world and assert their dominance in the rap game. The song ends with a final repetition of the chorus and the addition of the phrase "mother-ruck your moms and girl," adding a vulgar but playful touch to the otherwise aggressive song.
Line by Line Meaning
We gone rock the world
We're going to dominate the music industry
Rock the world
We will dominate the world
Say rock the world
Affirm that we will dominate the world
If not mother-ruck the world
If we can't dominate the world, we'll destroy it
Mother-ruck the world
Destroy the world
Say Mother-ruck the world
Affirm that we will destroy the world
Yo Sean Price spit precise vocal local
I am Sean Price, and I rap with precision and swagger
Niggaz know I'm nice we bomb put you in a choke-hold
I am well-respected for my rap skills and will put you in your place with my rhymes
So don't go there queer your rhyme?s boring still
Don't even try to compete with me because your rappin' is boring and weak
Even if you did a jam featuring Lauryn Hill
Even if you collaborate with Lauryn Hill, you still can't mess with me
Its a warning to chill
Stop trying to compete with me and back off
Fraudulent skills y'all be kickin
Your rap skills are fake, and you're not fooling anyone
On tracks I'm flippin
I am switching up my style on different tracks
Makin a mil in a instant
I am making big money quickly
Yo that's the difference
That's why I am so much better than you
Between a pawn and a rook son
The difference between minor and major players in the game
A souljah and a shipper from outta town up in Brooklyn
Someone from Brooklyn is a true soldier, while someone not from Brooklyn is an outsider
Click boom
The sound of my lyrical attack
The lyrical rocket launcher
My rhymes are strong and explosive
That ran up on ya
I'm coming at you with full force
Makin shit hot as Tiajuana
My rhymes are fire, just like the city of Tiajuana
You niggaz get torn ta
I will destroy you
Pieces you shitty as a diaper
You are weak and easily defeated
I strap on bombs and blow your face up like striker
I will use explosive rhymes to obliterate you
don't get me hyper
Don't provoke me
I a tear yourself bare
I will expose your weaknesses and tear you apart
Like a pacifier
You will be silenced and pacified by my rhymes
Stump more shit than Rowdy Roddy Piper
I am unstoppable and will destroy anything in my path
Plus I'm the type a guy that likes ta
I love to
Start a fight for no reason like a life-a
I will start a fight for the sake of fighting
Plus I huh switch to a sniper slug strike ya
I can quickly switch from attacking with rhymes to physically attacking you
Chest burnin like its on fire
My rhymes are so hot, they feel like fire on your chest
Or catch a head-shot you best not move
You had better not move, or else I will shoot you in the head
Says the red dot 'cause that rock dredlock woo
I am aiming at your head, and my red dot sight is on you
Pay particular
Pay attention
Attention to my extra-curricular
Focus on my non-musical activities
Way I be stickin ya on tracks wit guests that's slick and the
I am collaborating with talented artists to make great music
Enemies in my cipher
My opponents in the rap game
I should treat ya like a Kennedy and snipe ya
I should kill you like JFK was assassinated
Remember me that nigga Tawl Sean
I am Tawl Sean, and you should remember me
I never liked ya give me a lighter
I don't like you, so give me a lighter to burn bridges with you
Seans flipper than non-fiction when the drum hittin
My rhymes are creative and engaging, like a good story
The gods gifted
I am blessed with talent from a higher power
You know that you won't get done
You know you can never defeat me
I'm artistic
I have a creative mind and approach to my music
Watch how fast I draw my gun
Watch how quickly I can attack you with powerful rhymes
Headz wasn't ready
You weren't ready for our domination
That was why we stuck ya
We defeated you and stuck it to you
Mother-ruck the world
Destroy the world
Rock yo dome
Dominate your mind
Mother-ruck your moms and girl
Destroy your family
To all my people in the PJs lock it down
To all my fans in the projects, stay strong
You on some scared shit these days stop it now
Don't be afraid to stand up and fight for what you believe in
Shit is forever drama we rig out forever Rock and Ruck
The rap game is always filled with drama, but we will always be here to dominate
Relocate boy, I scar all boroughs like Chuck
You should leave town before I destroy everything like Charles Bronson in 'Death Wish'
And blatantly I shake MCs wit the verbal sense of turbulence
I easily intimidate other rappers with my words
Some cat was sayin he could take it
Some rapper was claiming he could compete with me
We haven't heard him since
He disappeared from the rap game
It doesn't hurt to bend a finger g
It's easy to start a fight
Don't be mistaken be
Don't underestimate me
The world is Ruck and Rock for the taking see
We are destined to dominate the world
Word is bond
I am telling the truth
Headz wasn't ready
You weren't ready for our domination
That was why we stuck ya
We defeated you and stuck it to you
We rock on
We will always dominate the rap game
Mother-ruck the world
Destroy the world
Rock yo dome
Dominate your mind
Mother-ruck your moms and girl
Destroy your family
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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