The group debuted for TVT Records in 1995 with the single for Unified Rebelution. Their acclaimed position in the 1990s alternative hip-hop movement, alongside artists including Company Flow, Black Star and Kool Keith, was confirmed when the Jurassic 5 EP was released in December 1997.
The EP was later repackaged with additional tracks and released in December 1998 as the band's full-length debut album, entitled Jurassic 5 LP.
The tracks harked back to the old school attitude of New York's Native Tongues Posse, the seminal late 1980s coalition of artists who reaffirmed rap's social agenda, which included De La Soul, the Jungle Brothers and A Tribe Called Quest. This was evident on the song Concrete Schoolyard ("Let's take it back to the concrete streets/Original beats from real live MCs"), and the album even provided the troupe with a surprise UK Top 40 single when it reached number 35 in November 1998. The other stand-out track, Jayou, was built around a hypnotic flute loop from Pleasure Web's Music Man Part 1 (Music Man Part 1).
In 1999, Jurassic 5 signed to Interscope Records, who re-released the Jurassic 5 EP. This was followed by their second album (their first on a major label), Quality Control.
In 2002, they released their third album, Power In Numbers, which was followed by touring with the newly-revived Lollapalooza festival in the summer of 2003.
Their latest album, Feedback, was released on July 25, 2006.
Linguistics
Jurassic 5 Lyrics
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Linguistics
Language think quick
Killed it, loved life and lived it
We twist it then shape and shift it (come on)
We gifted, young black with earrings
We provide to keep the party live
We strive to be wise and enterprise
Set the bomber, keep our eyes on the prize, yo
Stay on top of this
See if you can follow this
Drink and swallow this
Eat from the hollow tips
(bom-bom-bom)
Bounce rock skate with the quickness
Shake your hip to this
Tell me if you feeling this
If you are
Let me know who you are
Turn it up real loud let it beat in your car
I'm the best by far like my man Omar
Make it real loud noise
Let me hear where you are
[Chali 2na]
Yo swinging the axe
Slapped quick
Match words
Cracks like chopstick
Hot spit
Lyrical packed with content
Never you had a empty con run
Musical bomb threat
Offset your defence
Number one competitor better than we six
Better than we set
Some of you brothers sound repetitive
Reached stressed cuz we blessed
[Chorus]
Linguistics
Language think quick
Killed it, loved life and lived it
We twist it then shape and shift it
We gifted, young black with earrings
We provide to keep the party live
We strive to be wise and enterprise
Socialize, dip but never die
Set the bomber, keep our eyes on the prize, yo
Reverse the rhetoric
Y'all need a sedative
My style superlative
You more murderous
You know you heard of this
J5 sickness bump it when you lift it
Put us on your wish list
We make it hot since we this the docks
Here we are we serious
Yo know what we got, shit
Hot heat (DJ Dez beat)
J5 break the streets
Vibrate the streets so please press repeat
Crazy rhythms in the doorway
I'll go my way you'll go your way
Ahh yeah!
Th-throw your hands high for the crew J5
Here'e where were have a sure thing
I'm too high brown you're too low down
Ahh yeah!
Th-throw your hands high for the crew J5
Yo!
My poeticness
Fly into etiquette
Dress elegant
Never talkin' arrogant
We get together
With our inner city relative
With no embarrassment I tell you where the party is
You gotta be high groove and live
Hold your hands high for the crew J5
Variety the pedigree
Old school melody
Bomb what you tellin' me
You feelin' it
Let it be
[Chorus]
Linguistics
Language think quick
Killed it, loved life and lived it
We twist it then shape and shift it
We gifted, young black with earrings
We provide to keep the party live
We strive to be wise and enterprise
Socialize, dip but never die
Set the bomber, keep our eyes on the prize, yo
[Scratching]
"ahhh"
"keep our eyes on the prize yo"
"ahhh"
"keep our eyes on the prize yo"
The lyrics to Jurassic 5's "Linguistics" celebrates music and the power of language. The song is an upbeat tribute to hip hop and the art of freestyling and rapping. The song opens with the chorus which declares that the group members are skilled in the art of Linguistics as they think quickly, twist, shape and shift language to express their love for life, live it and keep the party live. They emphasize that they strive to be wise, socialize, and enterprise all the time keeping their focus on the prize.
The first verse by Chali 2na is all about his quick and powerful way of rap. He boasts about his delivery, lyrics' content and his ability to set musical bombs that are a threat to other competitors. He further accentuates that he has been blessed and excels over others due to the variety of style that he brings to the table. The next verse is by Akil, which continues to showcase his lyrical expertise. He asserts that the group makes 'hot heat' with DJ Dez beat and proves their signature sound that will bang through the streets, hence press repeat.
The song is made even more infectious by the rapping and the repeated phrase "Keep our eyes on the prize, yo," which constantly encourages the listeners and the rapper to focus on the goal. The song is a reminder that while hip hop can be a form of entertainment, it can also be used as a tool to motivate and inspire people to keep striving towards their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Linguistics
We are masters of language and skilled in the art of communicating effectively
Language think quick
We are quick thinkers and can decipher language easily
Killed it, loved life and lived it
We have achieved great success, love life, and live it to the fullest
We twist it then shape and shift it (come on)
We take language and manipulate it to suit our needs and desires
We gifted, young black with earrings
We are talented, young, black individuals with an edgy sense of style
We provide to keep the party live
We are responsible for entertainment and keeping the party going
We strive to be wise and enterprise
We are intelligent and driven individuals who seek out opportunities to improve ourselves and succeed
Socialize, dip but never die
We are social beings who love to party but never lose sight of our goals and ambitions
Set the bomber, keep our eyes on the prize, yo
We are focused on success and will do whatever it takes to achieve our goals
Stay on top of this
Keep up with what we are doing and saying
See if you can follow this
Try to keep up with our words and actions
Drink and swallow this
Take in what we are saying and absorb it
Eat from the hollow tips (bom-bom-bom)
Consume our music and let it resonate within you
Bounce rock skate with the quickness
Move your body to the rhythm with speed and agility
Shake your hip to this
Move your body sensually to the music
Tell me if you feeling this
Let us know if you are enjoying the music and vibe
If you are
If you are feeling the music and vibe
Let me know who you are
Introduce yourself and show us who you are
Turn it up real loud let it beat in your car
Crank up the volume and let our music be heard on the streets
I'm the best by far like my man Omar
I am the best in the game, just like my homie Omar
Make it real loud noise
Let our music be heard and make a statement
Let me hear where you are
Let us know where you are and your appreciation for our music
Yo swinging the axe
We are lyrical assassins with sharp skills
Slapped quick
We strike fast and hard with our words
Match words
We bring together words in a clever and effective way
Cracks like chopstick
Our words have a powerful impact and create a significant impression
Hot spit
We have fiery rhymes that are unmatched
Lyrical packed with content
Our lyrics are rich and dense with meaning
Never you had a empty con run
We never run out of things to say and always have something new to offer
Musical bomb threat
Our music is powerful and explosive
Offset your defence
We are a force to be reckoned with and can easily overpower our opponents
Number one competitor better than we six
We are better than anyone else in the game, even those in our immediate circle
Better than we set
We set the bar high and always surpass our own expectations
Some of you brothers sound repetitive
Many others in the game are unimaginative and unoriginal
Reached stressed cuz we blessed
Others are jealous of our success and it causes them distress
Reverse the rhetoric
We are going against the norm and challenging people's expectations
Y'all need a sedative
Others need to calm down and take a step back from their current path
My style superlative
My style is beyond exceptional
You more murderous
You are more aggressive and hostile than we are
You know you heard of this
You are aware of our reputation and success
J5 sickness bump it when you lift it
Our music is so contagious and addictive, you can't help but move to it
Put us on your wish list
We are in high demand, and people want to see us live
We make it hot since we this the docks
We have been making great music since our early days
Here we are we serious
We are here and ready to show everyone what we are made of
Yo know what we got, shit
You know what we're capable of and the level of talent we bring
Hot heat (DJ Dez beat)
Our music is on fire and the beat is provided by DJ Dez
J5 break the streets
We are taking over the streets with our music
Vibrate the streets so please press repeat
Our music is resonating throughout the city, and you need to listen to it again and again
Crazy rhythms in the doorway
The music is so good it's spilling out of the doorway
I'll go my way you'll go your way
We are all on different paths, but we can come together to enjoy good music
Ahh yeah!
We are excited and ready to party
Th-throw your hands high for the crew J5
Show your appreciation for Jurassic 5 by throwing your hands up in the air
Here'e where were have a sure thing
We are confident in our abilities and know that we will deliver a great performance
I'm too high brown you're too low down
We all have different personalities and perspectives, but we can come together to enjoy good music
Yo!
A way of addressing the audience
My poeticness
My words and style are poetic and beautiful
Fly into etiquette
Our language is sophisticated and refined
Dress elegant
Our style is classy and professional
Never talkin' arrogant
We are confident but never boastful or arrogant
We get together
We come together as a group to make great music
With our inner city relative
We represent the inner city and our experiences
With no embarrassment I tell you where the party is
We have no shame in letting people know where the party is at
You gotta be high groove and live
To truly enjoy our music, you need to be in a good mood and ready to dance
Hold your hands high for the crew J5
Show your appreciation for Jurassic 5 by throwing your hands up in the air
Variety the pedigree
We come from different backgrounds and experiences, but it all comes together to form something great
Old school melody
We're bringing back the classics and incorporating them into our music
Bomb what you tellin' me
We don't care what anyone else says or thinks, we're doing our own thing
You feelin' it
Do you vibe with the music and share our enthusiasm?
Let it be
Let the music take control and enjoy the moment
Scratching
A technique used by DJs to create unique sounds and rhythms
"ahhh"
An exclamation of excitement or approval
"keep our eyes on the prize yo"
We are focused on success and keeping our eyes on the goal
Contributed by Reagan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gioisarosio4219
Grande!!!
@gioisarosio4219
Grande tu
@sushaantk.a.213
Cool song
@user-tx9cy7jb8u
존나 쩌는 명곡이다.
@tehepero_0409
これよ
@dandyman3971
Byson sample. Hmm