Hexstatic is a UK music duo, consisting of Stuart Warren Hill and Robin Bru… Read Full Bio ↴Hexstatic is a UK music duo, consisting of Stuart Warren Hill and Robin Brunson, that specializes in creating "quirky audio visual electro".

Formed in 1997 after Hill and Brunson met while producing visuals at the Channel Five launch party, they decided to take over for the original members of the Ninja Tune multimedia collective Hex that had disbanded around the same time. They soon collaborated with Coldcut for the Natural Rhythms Trilogy, including the critically acclaimed A/V single Timber.

Much of their music involves integrated visual experiences, and both of their main album releases have been CD and DVD combinations; the latest, Master-View, includes 3D "anaglyph" versions of some of their music videos and comes packaged with 3D glasses. Hexstatic has also been instrumental in designing VJ equipment, including the Pioneer DVJ-X1 professional DVD player.

Other artists they have worked with include EBN, Juice Aleem and David Byrne of the Talking Heads.

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Know How
Hexstatic Lyrics

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Verse 1
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Some of the busiest rhymes ever made by man
Are goin' into this mic, written by this hand
Are comin' out of this mouth, made by this tongue
I'll tell you now my name, my name is Young
But so you think that it's your destiny

To get the best of me, but I suggest to be
Quiet, bro', don't even try it from the east and west of me
Takin' it and never breakin' it or even shakin' it
Groovin' it and always movin' it, 'cause I'm not fakin' it
Pullin' out rhymes like books off the shelf
Born in England, raised in Hollis, taught to go for myself
This is stone cold rhymin', no frills, no fluffs
And it's no accident that these rhymes sound tough
I'm goin' off, baby, there's no turnin' back
I'm on your TV, on your album, cassette and 8-track
And when the show is finally finished I'll be takin' my bow
My name is Young, and yo I got know-how, you know what I'm sayin'?

I got know-how
Party people, I got know...how
I kick it just like this...

Verse 2
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I got juice like the president, I'm makin' rappers hesitant
Invite me to your house and I'll be chillin' like a resident
Yes, 'cause I'm that type of man
'cause I make myself at home no matter where I am
I got it rollin' like thunder, makin' y'all wonder
Why I'm on top with all the other rappers under
I make no errors, mistakes or blunders
It's like a wedding, let no man put asunder
My name is Young MC, I like to rock mic well
'cause when I get up on the mic I just release my spell
It's no hocus-pocus, I'll just get you into focus
And swarm all over you just like a horde of locusts
Smooth operator, female persuader
Spot a fly girl and in a week I'm gonna date her
I got the kind of style for the here and the now
And I can do it 'cause I got know-how, you know what I'm sayin'?

I got know-how
Party people, I got know...how
Bust it!

Verse 3
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MC's I'll ruin, 'cause I know what I'm doin'
I'll treat 'em like doublemint gum and start chewin'
I spit 'em out when the flavour's gone
And I repeat the chewin' practice 'til the break of dawn
'cause I'm tough like a bone, sly like Stallone
Rockin' and clockin' on the microphone
Smooth like a mirror, in hearts I strike terror
Rhymes like runs and hits with no errors
Cold like a blizzard, on the mic I am the wizard
With the funky fresh rhymes comin' out of my gizzard
Never sneezin', never coughin', I rock the mic often
Hard as a rock and no sign I'll soften
Makin' sure I get respect, on my mind rhymes connect
I start to build like a builder from a architect
Movin' all around, above and under the ground
You see my face, and then you hear my sound
Comin' atcha with the mic in hand
I'm gonna take command just the way I planned
'cause I'm a one-man band and you are my fan
Don't you understand? I'm like Superman
Yeah, the Man of Steel, don't you know the deal?
You better be for real, I got sex appeal
This is what I feel, and this here's my vow
And now you know the brother with know-how, you know what I'm sayin'?

I got know-how...and I'm chillin', never illin'
In my mouth I got two fillin's...whatever!
I'm on the mic, cold stone gettin' over
My name is Young MC, known as the fly casanova, kick it...

['Apache' until fade]

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Hexstatic's song 'Know How' is a fascinating look into the world of a rapper. The lyrics begin with a declaration that some of the "busiest rhymes" are about to be spoken through the mouth of the rapper, who introduces himself as Young. He challenges anyone who thinks they can beat him to "quiet, bro" and not even try. Born in England, raised in Hollis, and taught to go for himself, Young is no stranger to rhyming. His raps are raw and free of any "frills and fluffs," and he takes pride in the fact that the rhymes sound tough. He tells his listeners that when the show is over, he'll be taking his bow, signing off with a confident assertion that he has the know-how.

The second verse makes it apparent that Young indeed has the know-how as he struts his skills, comparing himself to a smooth operator and female persuader. Known for starting off a relationship with a fly girl and dating her within a week, he likens his microphone skills to swarming over you like a horde of locusts. Young is a master of the microphone, and he exudes confidence on stage. He shows that he has "cold like a blizzard" lyrics with no errors, making him a wizard on the mic with funky fresh rhymes coming from within. His rhymes are never soft and are always hard as a rock, making him a one-man band that takes command just the way he planned. His fans are his life, and he considers himself a superhero like Superman, with sex appeal that makes him the fly casanova.

Line by Line Meaning

Some of the busiest rhymes ever made by man
I've written some really complex rhymes

Are goin' into this mic, written by this hand
I'm delivering those rhymes through this mic

Are comin' out of this mouth, made by this tongue
I'm delivering those rhymes through my tongue and mouth

I'll tell you now my name, my name is Young
My name is Young and I want to introduce myself

But so you think that it's your destiny
You believe it is your fate

To get the best of me, but I suggest to be
You want to compete with me, but I recommend

Quiet, bro', don't even try it from the east and west of me
Don't even try from any direction

Takin' it and never breakin' it or even shakin' it
I take the rhymes and deliver them without any disturbance

Groovin' it and always movin' it, 'cause I'm not fakin' it
I groove with the rhymes and deliver them smoothly because I'm authentic

Pullin' out rhymes like books off the shelf
I deliver my rhymes in rapid succession

Born in England, raised in Hollis, taught to go for myself
I was born in England, raised in Hollis and learned to be confident

This is stone cold rhymin', no frills, no fluffs
My style of rapping is direct and without any embellishments

And it's no accident that these rhymes sound tough
My rhymes are intentionally strong

I'm goin' off, baby, there's no turnin' back
I'm dropping some hot rhymes and can't be stopped

I'm on your TV, on your album, cassette and 8-track
You can find me on various platforms like TV, album, cassette and 8-track

And when the show is finally finished I'll be takin' my bow
When the show ends, I'll make a graceful exit

My name is Young, and yo I got know-how, you know what I'm sayin'?
I'm Young and I got the right skills to pull this off, you know what I mean?

I got know-how Party people, I got know...how I kick it just like this...
I have an abundance of skill and I'm ready to use it, let me show you how

I got juice like the president, I'm makin' rappers hesitant
I have a lot of influence and it's making other rappers cautious

Invite me to your house and I'll be chillin' like a resident
If you invite me to your house, I'll be completely at ease

Yes, 'cause I'm that type of man
I have that kind of laid-back persona

'cause I make myself at home no matter where I am
I get comfortable in any environment

I got it rollin' like thunder, makin' y'all wonder
I'm going strong and it's making others doubt themselves

Why I'm on top with all the other rappers under
I'm dominating and all other rappers are below me

I make no errors, mistakes or blunders
I don't make any mistakes when it comes to rap

It's like a wedding, let no man put asunder
It's like a marriage, no one can break us apart

My name is Young MC, I like to rock mic well
I'm Young MC and I know how to rap really well

'cause when I get up on the mic I just release my spell
When I rap, I do it with such power that it's like a magic spell

It's no hocus-pocus, I'll just get you into focus
My delivery is straightforward, I'll get you to pay attention

And swarm all over you just like a horde of locusts
My rhymes will engulf you like a swarm of locusts

Smooth operator, female persuader
I'm a smooth talker and I know how to charm women

Spot a fly girl and in a week I'm gonna date her
When I see an attractive woman, I can get her to go out with me within a week

I got the kind of style for the here and the now
My style is perfect for the current generation

And I can do it 'cause I got know-how, you know what I'm sayin'?
I can do it because I've got the necessary skills, do you understand what I'm saying?

I got know-how Party people, I got know...how Bust it!
I know what I'm doing, let me show you

MC's I'll ruin, 'cause I know what I'm doin'
I'll destroy other rappers because I'm skilled at it

I'll treat 'em like doublemint gum and start chewin'
I'll consume them and get rid of them like gum

I spit 'em out when the flavour's gone
I'll stop dealing with them when I get bored

And I repeat the chewin' practice 'til the break of dawn
I'll keep doing what I'm doing until the sun comes up

'cause I'm tough like a bone, sly like Stallone
I'm resilient like a bone and cunning like Sylvester Stallone

Rockin' and clockin' on the microphone
I'm rapping with great energy and intensity

Smooth like a mirror, in hearts I strike terror
I'm incredibly smooth and my rhymes strike fear in the hearts of others

Rhymes like runs and hits with no errors
I deliver perfect rhymes with no mistakes

Cold like a blizzard, on the mic I am the wizard
I'm cold like a snowstorm and I'm an expert on the mic

With the funky fresh rhymes comin' out of my gizzard
I'm delivering new and exciting rhymes that come from deep within me

Never sneezin', never coughin', I rock the mic often
I'm always performing at my best and never falter

Hard as a rock and no sign I'll soften
I'm as strong as a rock and I won't back down

Makin' sure I get respect, on my mind rhymes connect
I'm focused on earning respect and delivering rhymes that are meaningful

I start to build like a builder from a architect
I'm like a construction worker, building my rhymes carefully

Movin' all around, above and under the ground
I move around a lot and my rhymes can be found everywhere

You see my face, and then you hear my sound
I'm everywhere you look and you can hear my rhymes everywhere too

Comin' atcha with the mic in hand
I'm always ready to perform with my microphone

I'm gonna take command just the way I planned
I'm going to take control and own the stage, just like I intended to

'cause I'm a one-man band and you are my fan
I don't need anyone else, I can do it all by myself and make you my fan

Don't you understand? I'm like Superman
Can't you see? I'm as powerful as Superman

Yeah, the Man of Steel, don't you know the deal?
I'm just like Superman, you should know that

You better be for real, I got sex appeal
I'm the real deal and I'm attractive too

This is what I feel, and this here's my vow
This is how I feel about myself and this is what I'm promising to deliver

And now you know the brother with know-how, you know what I'm sayin'?
Now you know about the brother who's skilled at what he does, you know what I mean?

I got know-how...and I'm chillin', never illin'
I have the necessary skills and I'm always relaxed, never stressed

In my mouth I got two fillin's...whatever!
I have two fillings in my teeth, it doesn't matter

I'm on the mic, cold stone gettin' over
I'm rapping with great intensity and confidence

My name is Young MC, known as the fly casanova, kick it...
I'm Young MC, people call me the cool ladies' man, let me show you

['Apache' until fade]
The song fades out with the instrumental track 'Apache'

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CECILE CHARLTON, WINSTON EDWARD POWELL

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