Though they were together since high school, the Lootpack first made their presence known in 1994, when the group’s beat conductor, Madlib, produced "Mary Jane," a Tha Alkaholiks 12”. Later that year, Lootpack's lyrical skills were heard on the song "Turn The Party Out" on the Alkaholiks’ debut LP "21 And Over," and "WLIX" from the Liks’ second LP.
The positive feedback from these collaborations led to the Lootpack's own EP "Ill Psych Move" on Crate Digger’s Palace Records in 1996, a venture funded by Madlib’s father, soul-crooner Otis Jackson Sr.
It was through this poorly-distributed 12” that the group caught the attention of Stones Throw Records’ founder Peanut Butter Wolf, who heard the record on college radio and hunted the group down. The group eventually signed for Stones Throw, paving the way for the release of 1999’s "Soundpieces: Da Antidote" CD/LP.
Lootpack has not recorded a direct follow-up to "Soundpieces", but the three core members continue to work together as they spread their wings. Madlib has demonstrated his versatility as a producer and hip hop visionary, crafting concept-albums such as Quasimoto's "The Unseen", Yesterdays New Quintet's "Angles Without Edges", and Madvillain's "Madvillainy". DJ Romes released "Hamburger Hater Breaks" record with Stones Throw in 2001. Wildchild's own "Secondary Protocol" (2003) with all Lootpack members and extended family on board, is the closest thing to a second Lootpack album.
Forever Beef
Lootpack Lyrics
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Trip
The other day I was mobbin to the store to get a snack
Then I heard something creeping from the back
I turned my cheek and took a real quick peek
And then I seen these fake MC's who wanted to beef eight deep
Last week at the mall when they got dissed from the lyrics
Now they out for revenge and they are coming for revenge there's no sweat
So I dip hit the corner turned around and then I blasted
Hit one but the mother fake MC was still coming
Then I stab to the lab just to gather up the weapons
Put a J in my ear
Grab my ear and now I'm stepping in full combat
Plus my nickel plated piece
Someone slippin at the park open fires shells release
Hit three
Then I have to hurry up and shake the spot
To avoid all these cops
Plus I almost got got
With the hollow point rhyme
Headed straight right past my dome
Barely missed me by an inch
Then it blasted in the pay phone
Then I jet to the west to get my bulletproof vest
From Madlib
A void rhyme entering my chest
Walking down town new islands by the gas station
Spotted them
Four of them fillin up they black surbaban
Creeped to the other side tryin not to be seen
I'm tryin to end this mess if you know what I mean
Did it clean but this time I was like straight trippin
I was high
And I seen em fly right through the sentence
Enter in the bass
Then I quickly left the place
Never heard from them again
But there wasn't no defeat
At least I got my crew on my side
Forever beef
[Madlib]
A couple of days ago I was just chillin at the pad
of crate diggers pile of laboratory in it like I was mentally mad
So I proceed to head to j dude's crib
A yo recall 4 lil nigga's bumpin like they be the ish
So cut em off with the high speed chase
I ran em off the road on top of that
Yo they ride explode
I put the metal to the floor and now I'm up here
Brother left out of there before so I be trapped in my atmosphere
Head back to the studio put on my back beats
Some sucker's looking like coolio that be strapped
Mac 10's in their hands
So I proceed to hit the corners
I'm the thing cause I'm thinking yo I'm kinda like a sniper
Reclining the seat
Turn the radio on cause I be hyped up
See them again
Forgive my sins
I try to blend with the other cars
Got out my seat
And hide the gauge under my trench coat
Came up and called rampage
Now I'm in this hot predicament I'm sick of this
Plus the beef I live with, this lyricist got me pissed so I start to dash
Running down the bike lane
Hopping to go fast
Where ven police circling around my path
All this cause the shrooms got me lift and creep
Upon the night into the deep then I'll despite the next
Forever Beef
The song "Forever Beef" by Lootpack features Oh No, Medaphoar and appears on their album "Soundpieces: Da Antidote!" released in 1999. The lyrics describe an encounter with fake MCs who want revenge and come after them with weapons. The verses follow the rappers as they try to escape and defend themselves, describing how they use their skills and weapons to survive.
Medaphoar's verse talks about his encounter with eight fake MCs who wanted revenge, but he was ready for them. He had his automatic mic and clips loaded, and he could defend himself and his crew. The second verse by Madlib recounts his experience with four MCs with Mac 10s. He escapes them by running and hiding the gauge under the trench coat. The chorus, "Forever Beef," emphasizes the ongoing rivalry in the rap game and the need to protect oneself from attacks.
The lyrics are full of wordplays, metaphors, and allusions to weapons, reflecting the tough and competitive nature of the rap game. The song showcases the group's lyrical and storytelling skills, as they describe the ups and downs of their careers and the need to watch their backs.
Line by Line Meaning
Trip
I had an experience recently
The other day I was mobbin to the store to get a snack
I was walking to the store to buy a snack
Then I heard something creeping from the back
I heard some strange noise from behind me
I turned my cheek and took a real quick peek
I turned my head and looked quickly
And then I seen these fake MC's who wanted to beef eight deep
I saw some fake rappers who wanted to start a fight with their group of eight people
Last week at the mall when they got dissed from the lyrics
Last week, when they were insulted with some lyrics at the mall
Now they out for revenge and they are coming for revenge there's no sweat
Now they want revenge and it's not a big deal
Cause my automatic mic is strapped and this clips uzi rips easy weight in all black
Because I have my microphone with me and my powerful weapon as well
So I dip hit the corner turned around and then I blasted
So I left and turned the corner, then I started shooting
Hit one but the mother fake MC was still coming
I hit one of them, but the leader of the fake rappers was still approaching me
Then I stab to the lab just to gather up the weapons
Then I went to the lab to collect more weapons
Put a J in my ear
Smoked a joint to calm down
Grab my ear and now I'm stepping in full combat
Covered my ear to protect it and entered into the battle
Plus my nickel plated piece
Referring to his firearm
Someone slippin at the park open fires shells release
Someone slipped in the park and accidentally fired their gun
Hit three
Shot three people
Then I have to hurry up and shake the spot
Then I had to leave the place quickly
To avoid all these cops
To escape from the police
Plus I almost got got
I almost got caught
With the hollow point rhyme
Referring to his powerful lyrics
Headed straight right past my dome
Passed close to my head
Barely missed me by an inch
Only missed me by a small margin
Then it blasted in the pay phone
Then it hit and destroyed the payphone
Then I jet to the west to get my bulletproof vest
Then I left to the west to get my bulletproof vest
From Madlib
From my friend Madlib
A void rhyme entering my chest
A feeling of emptiness in my heart from the situation
Walking down town new islands by the gas station
Walking around the city near the gas station
Spotted them
Saw them again
Four of them fillin up they black surbaban
Four of them filling up their black suburban vehicle
Creeped to the other side tryin not to be seen
Moved quietly to avoid being noticed
I'm tryin to end this mess if you know what I mean
I'm trying to finish this problem
Did it clean but this time I was like straight trippin
Handled it well, but this time I was feeling paranoid
I was high
Referring to being under the influence of drugs
And I seen em fly right through the sentence
I saw them escape without any consequences
Enter in the bass
A sudden bass sound begins
Then I quickly left the place
Then I left the area quickly
Never heard from them again
Never saw or heard from them again
But there wasn't no defeat
But I didn't lose
At least I got my crew on my side
At least I have the support of my friends
Forever beef
The issue will never be resolved
A couple of days ago I was just chillin at the pad
A few days ago, I was relaxing at home
of crate diggers pile of laboratory in it like I was mentally mad
There were many music records and equipment in the room, and it made me feel overwhelmed
So I proceed to head to j dude's crib
So I went to my friend's house
A yo recall 4 lil nigga's bumpin like they be the ish
I remember four young men acting like they were superior
So cut em off with the high speed chase
So I chased them quickly to stop them
I ran em off the road on top of that
I slammed into their vehicle and forced them to drive off the road
Yo they ride explode
Their car exploded
I put the metal to the floor and now I'm up here
I accelerated and now I'm ahead of them
Brother left out of there before so I be trapped in my atmosphere
My friend left earlier, so I felt lonely there
Head back to the studio put on my back beats
Went back to the recording studio and listened to some beats
Some sucker's looking like coolio that be strapped
Some guy who looks like Coolio and is carrying a weapon
Mac 10's in their hands
They had Mac 10 guns in their hands
So I proceed to hit the corners
So I turn the corners quickly
I'm the thing cause I'm thinking yo I'm kinda like a sniper
I feel like a sniper because of how focused and aware I am
Reclining the seat
Leaning the seat backwards
Turn the radio on cause I be hyped up
Turned on the radio because I was excited
See them again
Spotted them again
Forgive my sins
Excuse my actions
I try to blend with the other cars
I tried to blend in with the other cars to avoid being noticed
Got out my seat
Got out of my car seat
And hide the gauge under my trench coat
I concealed my firearm under my coat
Came up and called rampage
Came up and started a fight
Now I'm in this hot predicament I'm sick of this
Now I'm in a difficult situation and I'm tired of it
Plus the beef I live with, this lyricist got me pissed
In addition to this situation, the problems with other rappers make me angry
so I start to dash
So I start to run away
Running down the bike lane
Running beside the biking lane
Hopping to go fast
Jumping to go faster
Where ven police circling around my path
When suddenly, the police were surrounding me
All this cause the shrooms got me lift and creep
All this happened because I was high on hallucinogenic mushrooms
Upon the night into the deep then I'll despite the next
Late at night, feeling lost, and hopeless for the future
Forever Beef
The issue will never be resolved
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BankaIVillaIn
Man you'll never hear a mainstream artist spit ill shit like this. Such creativity, simply dope hands down.
sinombre sinapellido
el hip hop de los 90 es otra cosa. nada volvera hacer como antes.
MRRJD2
.21 gigwatts? hahah mad track.
Pierre Sparf
The biggest.