After Stones Throw placed one of these recordings on a mixtape (under the name Jaylib), and J Dilla caught ear of this, the full collaboration began to blossom. The pair recorded their debut album, Champion Sound, in separate cities (Madlib in L.A., and Dilla in Detroit) while sending beats back and forth. The greatly anticipated album was eventually released in 2003 after much delay (due to leaks and bootlegs) and received positive reviews.
With Dilla's passing in 2006, Stones Throw released a deluxe version of Champion Sound in 2007. It includes a second CD of Madlib remixes.
No $ No Toke
Jaylib Lyrics
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Just lace me up now let's get hi-ii-ii-igh
Hit the train, dump the ash
Now take two pulls, and pa-aa-aa-as
It's no joke it's, it's no joke in this
All day and night we smoke that c-h-r-o-ness
There's no dough on this, no 'dro in this
All day and night we smoke that c-h-r-o-ness
Goin out to my true smokes, this one's for you
Group whore tokin, got me lifted like a bulldozer
Superman mad got me floatin
Like I just smoked some shit from Simpson, again got me chokin
We be in the van rollin off that, Cheech & Chong
Keep your bongs, I'm straight with the cognac Phillie
Want a hit, don't act silly
Unless you put five on the sack Willie
Smoke it with me if you got it
I smell it let me inhale it
Trendsetting, got a good roll for you
It's tight like fresh trim, all floss, no stems
Think I'll put flame to it
It's no joke it's, it's no joke in this
"Ahh Mary Jane, I'll call call you later gotta go into action"
"Well..."
The lyrics to Jaylib's song No $ No Toke describe the act of smoking marijuana. The first stanza describes the process of rolling and smoking a joint, emphasizing the importance of rolling it tightly and avoiding any wasted tobacco ("lick me dry"). The second stanza mentions the group dynamic of smoking, with the singer thanking their "true smokes" and mentioning the Cheech & Chong movies. They also reference feeling high and floating like Superman. Ultimately, the singer asserts that they only smoke high-quality cannabis ("no 'dro in this"), and that they smoke it all day and night.
There is a certain level of irony in these lyrics, as the title of the song suggests a lack of money and yet the lyrics seem to be celebrating the act of smoking which can be costly over time. However, the social aspect of smoking with friends and the pleasure of getting high seem to be more important to the singer than any financial concerns.
Line by Line Meaning
Roll me tight, lick me dry
Prepare and roll the joint tightly, then seal it by licking it
Just lace me up now let's get hi-ii-ii-igh
Light up the joint and let's get high!
Hit the train, dump the ash
Take a hit from the joint and then dump the ash that accumulates
Now take two pulls, and pa-aa-aa-as
Take two drags from the joint and pass it to the next person
It's no joke it's, it's no joke in this
We take smoking seriously and it's no laughing matter
All day and night we smoke that c-h-r-o-ness
We smoke high-quality marijuana all day and night
There's no dough on this, no 'dro in this
We're not smoking low-quality weed, nor are we using any other cannabinoids
Goin out to my true smokes, this one's for you
This joint is dedicated to my close friends who enjoy smoking as much as I do
Group whore tokin, got me lifted like a bulldozer
Smoking together as a group enhances the high and makes us feel powerful
Superman mad got me floatin
I feel like Superman, empowered and floating from the high
Like I just smoked some shit from Simpson, again got me chokin
This weed is so strong that it makes me feel like I'm choking, just like the character Homer Simpson
We be in the van rollin off that, Cheech & Chong
We feel like we're in one of Cheech & Chong's movies when we're smoking together in the van
Keep your bongs, I'm straight with the cognac Phillie
I prefer smoking joints made from Phillie cigar wrappers, and I don't need a bong
Want a hit, don't act silly
Don't be shy, just ask me for a hit if you want one
Unless you put five on the sack Willie
Unless you contribute five dollars towards the weed, you can't have a hit
Smoke it with me if you got it
If you have weed, smoke it with me
I smell it let me inhale it
I can smell the weed and I want to inhale it
Trendsetting, got a good roll for you
I'm setting a trend by rolling high-quality joints
It's tight like fresh trim, all floss, no stems
The joint is rolled perfectly with no loose parts and only high-quality weed
Think I'll put flame to it
I think I'll light up the joint now and start smoking
"Ahh Mary Jane, I'll call call you later gotta go into action"
This line is likely just an outro, the vocalist is saying goodbye to the Mary Jane character (weed)
"Well..."
This line is likely just an outro, trailing off to end the song
Contributed by Caroline R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.