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.
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Heltah Skeltah Lyrics
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[Ruck]
A nigga run shit like trackmeets, when black meets
In the back streets, my gat greets
Niggaz that don't recognize my rap sheet
The facts be, the Ruck rains like the weather
Cuz Rock makes cops throw glocks down like Heather
Trynna flow steadily, ain't even on my pedigree
That's my word to Jazz, niggaz is herbs
Cuz half of the time, half of they rhymes are absurd
I serve, justice, must this, be the answer
For my gun to click, terminal like cancer
And the answer, Ruck and Rock for a thou'
Now how the fuck did you come up with that style?
Sing songs with six-packs, that's when I smoke seven
Sacks of cess, make Ruck bust caps at the reverend
So chill chicken, before I choose to castize you
Battered and baptized, bitches and bums
With blood from black eyes, when I slap guys
[Rock]
Send that guy to Rockness Monsta
Stomp ya, split him in half, divide and conquer
I want ya
[Ruck]
To test the irrational inflictor
Rock pounds the ground, while Ruck shakes the Richter
[Rock]
It's the Rock slide, I'm crushin' ya block by suprise
It be the Bummy Jab, and the fortune Fab 5
Bitch, ah, remarkable, like the Little Rascals
If I'm being polite, I'm schemin' like Eddie Haskall
Don't let me gat you, in half to, bring the wrath, too
Don't ask fool, sure, I'll sell you a new ass crack blew
And if you think a nigga's cocky, I dare any ten of you
To come and try and stop me, rock me
A champion soldier, "Folger", like coffee
Tell a wife ya mouth was in yo bitch, back up off me
Move on please, cuz sparks get ya done, might provoke
The cops or, choke ya pops, if we smoke alot
[Chorus x2: Heltah Skeltah]
We don't give a what? Da wiggy, wiggy, wiggy, what?
Da wiggy, wiggy, wiggy, wiggy, wiggy - what?
[Ruck]
When I flow like the Nile river, that's when I deliver
Nuff slugs to ya chest, makin' ya whole body shiver
Niggaz wonder why the irrational God Ruck be slippin'
Like I was buried in Rettin with nines that be wettin'
Yo section, when niggaz step in my arena, bound to see ya
Nigga like Ruck, Buckshot's, and catch misdemeanor's
I'm similar to none son, that be my stee
So flee from ya fuckin' face, double jeopardy
[Rock]
All praise me, Rock, I move in hip hop
Fools'll get rocked, if I got the balls
To stand when I'm lickin' shots, if not, I got the bright red dots
Station, on top of the four-four, to blow ya fuckin' face in, Jason
Ain't half as scary as the derriere
Kicker, mister flipster, various to late
I hit ya, if you don't think I make ya block ache
The, next time I come through it'll be you Joe
That I break a, snake a, pigskin in the wind
Chant my Boot Camp name, and Rock must defend
Burn the bitch ass with ten nails, in my military jail
Make all that diesel shit you poppin' turn frail
What, like I can, I pumps lead into yo body, punk
Or a punk pellet, too, I got my pump shotty
Why these cats always askin', for shit them not want
The jokes you bump, is crippled for months, and don't front
Fuckin' punk -
[Chorus x2]
The song "Da Wiggy" by Heltah Skeltah feat. Da Rockness Monstas is a classic example of 90s East Coast gangsta rap. The song starts with Ruck confidently stating that he runs the game like a track meet and warns his haters to recognize his rap sheet. He asserts his dominance over others and claims to serve justice with his gun, which he compares to a terminal illness like cancer. He further emphasizes his gangsta persona by saying that he smokes seven sacks of marijuana and is not afraid to slap his enemies in the face.
Rockness Monstas' verse is equally aggressive and boastful. He warns his enemies that he will divide and conquer them and dares them to try and stop him. He boasts about his skills as a rapper and likens himself to a champion soldier. He challenges anyone who thinks he's cocky to come and try and stop him, promising to rock them if they dare to face him.
The chorus of the song is a simple and catchy repetition of the phrase "da wiggy, wiggy, wiggy, what?" which adds to the overall confrontational and confident tone of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
A nigga run shit like trackmeets, when black meets
I am dominant like a track athlete when I am in the presence of black individuals
In the back streets, my gat greets
In the dangerous areas, my gun meets and intimidates others
Niggaz that don't recognize my rap sheet
People who don't acknowledge my history of crimes
The facts be, the Ruck rains like the weather
The truth is that I am influential like the weather
Cuz Rock makes cops throw glocks down like Heather B.
Rock makes police officers surrender their guns like Heather B. from the reality show 'The Real World'
B., niggaz better be ahead of me
I am superior to others, so people should try to outdo me
That's my word to Jazz, niggaz is herbs
I swear to Jazz that people are not worthy of my attention or respect
Cuz half of the time, half of they rhymes are absurd
Because most of the time, their rhymes are nonsensical
I serve, justice, must this, be the answer
My response to wrongdoing is retributive justice
For my gun to click, terminal like cancer
The sound of my gun going off is like a deadly illness
Now how the fuck did you come up with that style?
How did you possibly develop a similar style to mine?
Sing songs with six-packs, that's when I smoke seven
I drink beer while you are still stuck on your sixth, and I smoke more weed when you're done
So chill chicken, before I choose to castize you
Calm down, woman, before I verbally reprimand you
Battered and baptized, bitches and bums
I beat them up and then cleanse them of their sins
With blood from black eyes, when I slap guys
I beat people up so badly that they develop black eyes
Send that guy to Rockness Monsta
Send that person to Rockness Monsta to be dealt with
Stomp ya, split him in half, divide and conquer
I will physically crush you and divide you into two pieces
To test the irrational inflictor
To test the person who inflicts harm in an unreasonable way
It's the Rock slide, I'm crushin' ya block by suprise
I am destroying your entire neighborhood without warning
Bitch, ah, remarkable, like the Little Rascals
I am impressive like the Little Rascals
If I'm being polite, I'm schemin' like Eddie Haskall
Even if I am being courteous, I am secretly plotting like Eddie Haskell from 'Leave It to Beaver'
Don't let me gat you, in half to, bring the wrath, too
Don't let me shoot you, because I will seriously harm you with my wrath
And if you think a nigga's cocky, I dare any ten of you
If you believe that I am overconfident, I challenge you to come and try to stop me
To come and try and stop me, rock me
To attempt to prevent me from succeeding
A champion soldier, 'Folger', like coffee
I am like a successful soldier, comparable to the coffee company Folger's
Tell a wife ya mouth was in yo bitch, back up off me
Tell your partner that your mouth was on another woman, and stay away from me
Move on please, cuz sparks get ya done, might provoke
Please move away, because my violent behavior might hurt you
The cops or, choke ya pops, if we smoke alot
The police might arrest you or I might kill your father if we smoke too much marijuana
When I flow like the Nile river, that's when I deliver
My rapping is at its best when I am in the zone
Nuff slugs to ya chest, makin' ya whole body shiver
I will shoot you repeatedly in the chest, causing your entire body to tremble
Yo section, when niggaz step in my arena, bound to see ya
When people come into my territory, they are sure to encounter me
Nigga like Ruck, Buckshot's, and catch misdemeanor's
People like Ruck and Buckshot are known for committing minor crimes
I'm similar to none son, that be my stee
I am unlike any other rapper, that is my style
So flee from ya fuckin' face, double jeopardy
Stay away from me completely, or face the consequences
All praise me, Rock, I move in hip hop
Everyone should praise me, because I dominate in hip hop
Fools'll get rocked, if I got the balls
Fools will be beaten if I have the courage to take them on
To stand when I'm lickin' shots, if not, I got the bright red dots
To resist when I am shooting at you, otherwise you will see the bright red dots of the lasers on my gun
Station, on top of the four-four, to blow ya fuckin' face in, Jason
I have my gun ready to shoot you in the face whenever I need to
Ain't half as scary as the derriere
I am not even half as intimidating as a butt
Kicker, mister flipster, various to late
I am a skillful and versatile person, always ready to cause problems
I hit ya, if you don't think I make ya block ache
I will hurt you if you don't think I am capable of doing so
The, next time I come through it'll be you Joe
The next time I come through, I will target you specifically
That I break a, snake a, pigskin in the wind
I break people apart like snakes, as if they were footballs flying through the air
Chant my Boot Camp name, and Rock must defend
If you invoke the name of Boot Camp, I will have to respond
Burn the bitch ass with ten nails, in my military jail
I will torture and maim people with my hands in a military prison
Make all that diesel shit you poppin' turn frail
I will make everything you think makes you tough and powerful suddenly become weak and brittle
What, like I can, I pumps lead into yo body, punk
Do you think I can't shoot you? I will pump bullets into your body, punk
Or a punk pellet, too, I got my pump shotty
Or I can shoot you with a small, harmless pellet, or with my pump shotgun
Why these cats always askin', for shit them not want
Why do people always ask for things they don't actually want?
The jokes you bump, is crippled for months, and don't front
The music you listen to will make you vulnerable and weak for a long time, so don't act tough
Fuckin' punk -
(end of song)
[Chorus x2: Heltah Skeltah]
(repeated chorus)
We don't give a what? Da wiggy, wiggy, wiggy, what?
We don't care what others think, what do you think? (referring to the term 'wiggy' as slang for 'unpredictable')
Da wiggy, wiggy, wiggy, wiggy, wiggy - what?
(repeated chorus)
Contributed by Adrian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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