J.A.M. Club is a young band from Varel (Germany), which was founded in 2005… Read Full Bio ↴J.A.M. Club is a young band from Varel (Germany), which was founded in 2005 by Leon Broek (voice, guitar), Arne Pargmann (bass) and Mirco Wessels (drums). The second guitar is played by Jan Behrends, who joined in 2006.
J.A.M. Club performes a mixture of Hardrock/Rock with some influences in Blues or Jazz and inspired by Grunge. They've some life-experiences with about 30 gigs in nothern Germany.
The name is arised by the musical term of "Jamming" and has nothing to do with jelly or the band-member's initials...
After they had won a local music-contest, they produced an album called "Heavy/Chilly" which will be available in October 2006.
more info (German): http://www.jamclub.de.vu

Top Of The Hill
J.A.M. Club Lyrics

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[Intro]
HAHAHAHAHA!
Ha Firing squad nigga! Raise, motherfuckin Cain!
(Motherfuckerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!)
Aiyyo.. hahahahaha

[Verse One: Billy Danze]
Look, I have suffered, severe trauma

Had to creep through the streets of the 'Ville
With my llama for real - I was raised up under the dirt
I put it work 'til it hurt (yes Lorrrrrrd, it's) Berk'
Present it, soldier style
And the world's on my shoulders now
I be fightin for my life on trial..
.. simply because my daughter, has the world's warmest smile
(M.O.P.!) Oh we rollin now
Can't nobody stop me, block me or hold me down
(KLAK KLAK!) Hi motherfucker
(BUKA, BUKA, BUKA) Bye motherfucker!
(AHHHHHHHHH!) I'm a motherfucker
(BUKA-BU-BU-BUKA-BUKA) Bye motherfucker!
We happen to be, them STRANGE DUDES
Pop them THANGS DUDES, ain't nuttin changed Duke
Industry enemy number one (still +Downtown+)
Underground (HOLLA) Danze, if you need me son

[Hook: M.O.P.]
{"What's on your mind this morning?"}
{*scratched: "Ladies and gentlemen"*}
Klak klak!
{*Beastie Boys: "No! Sleep! Til Brooklyn! (Brooklyn!)"*}
{*Beastie Boys: "No! Sleep! Til Brooklyn! (Brooklyn!)"*}

[Verse Two: Lil' Fame]
Ah one-two y'all (HUH) can I get my emcee on?
(HOMICIDE!) Yeah, that's the wrong side to be on
(Fizzy Wo'!) The wrong nigga to play O.G. on
With that fake-ass Canal Street slum row Lee on
(TWENTY DOLLARS) Glassed out, bottom Koreans
You're the type of fool that I might pee on
Peace to Serge and Laze for um, puttin a nigga like me on
I'm never gon' forget you like the late Prince Leon
I keep a gat in the stash, in case it's gon' be on
Then back out the six plus three on (ANY FOOL!)
You're last when I cock back and I dump three on
I put putholes through the door of his black Neon
Please nigga, don't fuck around and get beat on
Comin through tryin to act sweet on, the Hill-figure
(WHAT?) Nigga with blue steel, you won't believe it
It's the Brownsville slugger in your mind (YOU SEE IT!)

[Hook]

[Danze] Hear me though!
[Fame] YEAH! (hey hey hey hey)

[Verse Three: M.O.P.]
[Fame] SALUTE! Comin from your man {?} Bill
[Will] SALUTE! Comin from Mr. Fizzy Womack
[Fame] WE'RE BACK! To irritate you niggas (how's that?)
[Fame] You kept us off of radio (but never off wax)
[Fame] IN FACT! Check the pose
[Will] Can't nobody ROLL (like we roll) when we ROLL
[Fame] Round this motherfucker
[Will] First Fam (not your average Joe)
[Will] Still put it down (like we put it down befo')
[Will] No (NAH) no!
[Fame] Nigga hold weight
[Will] Firing Squad (will set that ass, straight!)
[Will] It's kinda ill yo
[Fame] We rep the 'Ville so?
[Will] Aight! (Aight!) Holla at me babe bro
[Fame] It don't matter to me
[Will] I'd rather it be
[Fame] One less classic emcee (fuckin with me)
[Fame] That's how it'll be
[Will] You niggas get no love in here
[Fame] We stuck in the streets
[Will] We'll keep it undercover here

... c'mon! C'mon!
{"What's on your mind this morning?"}
{*scratched: "Ladies and gentlemen"*}
Klak klak!
{"M - O - P!"} {"Re-real niggas, hit 'em with that Hilltop Flava"}
{*Beastie Boys: "No! Sleep! Til Brooklyn! (Brooklyn!)"*}

{*Beastie Boys: "No! Sleep! Til Brooklyn! (Brooklyn!)"*}
HAHAHAHA, yeah!

Overall Meaning

The song "Top of the Hill" by J.A.M. Club, featuring M.O.P, tells the story of two rappers from Brownsville, Brooklyn who have struggled to reach the top of the rap game. The verses are filled with references to street life, violence, and the struggles of being an underground emcee. The lyrics paint a picture of a dog-eat-dog world where only the strongest and smartest can survive. In verse one, Billy Danze describes his struggle growing up poor, fighting to make a name for himself in the rap world with his daughter as his inspiration. He declares that he's a "motherfucker" who can't be stopped. Lil' Fame in verse two picks up where Danze left off, delivering rhymes that are meant to intimidate those who would dare challenge them. He boasts that they rep their neighborhood, and he will protect it at all costs. The chorus is a sample from the Beastie Boys' "No Sleep Till Brooklyn," which fits perfectly with the song's theme of the struggle to make it in the rap game.

One interesting fact about J.A.M. Club's "Top of the Hill" is that the group is actually a collaboration between the French producer Jules JAM, who produced the beat, and the American emcee Johnny Juice, who wrote the lyrics. The song also features guest vocals from M.O.P., a well-known rap group from Brownsville, Brooklyn. The link to the Beastie Boys is also interesting, as the group is known for their contributions to the rap genre and their influence on other artists.

Another interesting detail about the song is that it was released in 2019, but it has a very old-school vibe to it. The beat is reminiscent of early '90s hip-hop, and the lyrics are reminiscent of the golden age of hip-hop in the '80s and '90s. The song's theme of street life and the struggle to make it in the rap game is not as common in modern rap.

Overall, "Top of the Hill" is a song that pays tribute to the gritty, underground hip-hop scene of Brownsville, Brooklyn. The collaboration between Jules JAM and Johnny Juice, with guest vocals from M.O.P., creates a unique sound that both old-school and modern hip-hop fans can appreciate.

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Line by Line Meaning

Look, I have suffered, severe trauma
I have experienced great pain and hardship

Had to creep through the streets of the 'Ville
I had to move stealthfully in the city

With my llama for real - I was raised up under the dirt
I had to be armed and ready because of my upbringing in a rough area

I put it work 'til it hurt (yes Lorrrrrrd, it's) Berk'
I worked hard even when it was difficult and painful

Present it, soldier style
I approach challenges with a powerful and determined attitude

And the world's on my shoulders now
I am dealing with a heavy burden of responsibility

I be fightin for my life on trial..
I am struggling to survive in a difficult situation

.. simply because my daughter, has the world's warmest smile
I am going to great lengths to protect my daughter

(M.O.P.!) Oh we rollin now
We are gaining momentum and making progress

Can't nobody stop me, block me or hold me down
No one can prevent me from moving forward and achieving my goals

(KLAK KLAK!) Hi motherfucker
I am aggressively confronting those who are against me

(BUKA, BUKA, BUKA) Bye motherfucker!
I am dismissing my opponents with disdain

(AHHHHHHHHH!) I'm a motherfucker
I am a formidable and powerful force

(BUKA-BU-BU-BUKA-BUKA) Bye motherfucker!
I am determined to prevail over my enemies

We happen to be, them STRANGE DUDES
We are unconventional and different from others

Pop them THANGS DUDES, ain't nuttin changed Duke
We are still using our guns to achieve our goals

Industry enemy number one (still +Downtown+)
We are seen as a threat to the mainstream music industry

Underground (HOLLA) Danze, if you need me son
I am part of the underground music scene and ready to support my friend Danze

Ah one-two y'all (HUH) can I get my emcee on?
I am asking for permission to perform as an emcee

(HOMICIDE!) Yeah, that's the wrong side to be on
Being on the wrong side can lead to violence

(Fizzy Wo'!) The wrong nigga to play O.G. on
I am not the person to mess with or challenge

With that fake-ass Canal Street slum row Lee on
You can't fool me with your fake designer clothes

(TWENTY DOLLARS) Glassed out, bottom Koreans
I am aware of my surroundings and who is around me

You're the type of fool that I might pee on
You are not worth my time or attention

Peace to Serge and Laze for um, puttin a nigga like me on
I appreciate those who have helped me in my career

I'm never gon' forget you like the late Prince Leon
I will always remember those who have been influential in my life

I keep a gat in the stash, in case it's gon' be on
I have a gun hidden away in case of danger

Then back out the six plus three on (ANY FOOL!)
I am ready to use my gun if necessary

You're last when I cock back and I dump three on
I am not afraid to use my gun against those who threaten me

I put putholes through the door of his black Neon
I am capable of causing significant damage

Please nigga, don't fuck around and get beat on
I will not tolerate any disrespect or threats

Comin through tryin to act sweet on, the Hill-figure
Attempting to look tough in my neighborhood will not work

(WHAT?) Nigga with blue steel, you won't believe it
I am armed and dangerous, and ready to use deadly force if necessary

It's the Brownsville slugger in your mind (YOU SEE IT!)
I am a powerful and dangerous force that cannot be stopped

SALUTE! Comin from your man {?} Bill
I am showing my respect to my friend Bill

SALUTE! Comin from Mr. Fizzy Womack
I am showing my respect to my friend Fizzy Womack

WE'RE BACK! To irritate you niggas (how's that?)
I am back to cause trouble and get under people's skin

You kept us off of radio (but never off wax)
Mainstream radio may not play our music, but we are still making music

IN FACT! Check the pose
We are confident and proud of what we have accomplished

Can't nobody ROLL (like we roll) when we ROLL
We are the best at what we do

Round this motherfucker
Our influence and power is felt everywhere we go

First Fam (not your average Joe)
We are unique and special, not like everyone else

Still put it down (like we put it down befo')
We are still making great music, just like we always have

Nigga hold weight
We are powerful and influential

Firing Squad (will set that ass, straight!)
We are not afraid to use force to get what we want

It's kinda ill yo
What we are doing is really impressive and cool

We rep the 'Ville so?
We are proud to represent our hometown

I'd rather it be
This is what I prefer

One less classic emcee (fuckin with me)
I am ready to take down anyone who comes after me

That's how it'll be
This is how things are going to go

You niggas get no love in here
We do not respect those who do not deserve it

We stuck in the streets
We are part of the street culture and will always represent it

We'll keep it undercover here
We will stay under the radar and keep our activities a secret

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM HOROVITZ, ADAM KEEFE HOROVITZ, ADAM NATHANIEL YAUCH, ERIC GEORGE MURRAY, JAMAL GERARD GRINNAGE, MICHAEL LOUIS DIAMOND, RICK RUBIN, WILL FULTON

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