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.
Speaker Smashin'
Lootpack Lyrics
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When you think Lootpack cannot make a difference
We'll come and break down your whole circumference
Entering your atmosphere, be -boy style thus we're
The dopest MC's on earth
[Wild Child]
Wack artificially contaminated series of MC's
'cause I feel these times aren't even close to being close to being close
>From them rhymes Lootpack drop out from the West Coast
Yo, I hate it when MC's be like I'm come in this way or this way
LP comes at you unexpected like that movie Independence Day
All of a sudden we kick back in a be -boy stance and then say
Wild Child, rhyme constructor, Madlib beat conductor Sen-sei
[Madlib]
While I intercept this mic and get in play
Some might say we shine like ten rays
You know we're gonna hit you with the speaker smashin'
While I'm stashin' cushion all up in my fashion
So fasten your seatbelt before you melt
>From the rhymes we dealt, you felt welts whiplash (Help)
Nigga, that's what you'll be yelling while your dome's swelling
While my crew be like propelling, I'm telling y'all
(Chorus)
[Madlib]
We bust with tight lines, going through my rhymes like Red Vines
But instead minds, be off the hook like some bed crimes
The auditory wakes ya up and takes ya enzymes
I pin my rhyme to the wall, rehearse it ten times
I walk into the sun to get away from weak ones
If I got a crate of loops, nigga I'll freak one
It's like whatever, yo, nigga I'll leak one
Rhyme like I'm chrome like a stray bullet leading to your dome
[Wild Child]
So you're a gangsta cool, but on the mic what's the difference?
Off the top can you drop rhythmatic metaphorical flows for instance?
I didn't think so, you're just like all them floppy sloppy
Who like to kick back and copy like you was Kinko's
Sampling old school tracks, the only reason why the crowd claps
It covers up the fact that your rap's wack
So I chill wondering when a miracle will bring you to ya
Senses mentally and physically, bring out your lyrical skill
(Chorus)
The lyrics to Lootpack's song "Speaker Smashin'" are all about their confidence in their skills as MCs. The chorus is a declaration that even if people think the group can't make a difference, they'll come through and break down barriers. The verses from Wild Child and Madlib both reinforce this idea by highlighting their ability to surprise and impress with their rhyming and producing skills. Wild Child makes a point to call out other MCs who are just copying old school music without bringing anything new to the table, while Madlib compares their group's impact to the power of the sun. Overall, the song is an anthem for the group's originality and creativity in a genre that can often feel stagnant.
One interesting fact about "Speaker Smashin'" is that it was released in 1998 as part of the group's album "Soundpieces: Da Antidote!", which received critical acclaim and helped to establish their reputation as a group to watch. Another fact is that the beat for the song features samples from the song "Aquarium" by English composer Camille Saint-Saëns. Additionally, both Wild Child and Madlib have gone on to tour and collaborate with other hip hop artists, including J Dilla and MF DOOM. The group has also been cited as an influence by many contemporary artists, such as Tyler, The Creator and Earl Sweatshirt.
The chords for "Speaker Smashin'" are not available.
Line by Line Meaning
When you think Lootpack cannot make a difference
Lootpack is here to prove you wrong and make a huge impact
We'll come and break down your whole circumference
Lootpack will destroy everything in their path
Entering your atmosphere, be-boy style thus we're
Lootpack enters the scene in their signature style
The dopest MC's on earth
Lootpack considers themselves to be the best MCs
As dopest MC's can you please exclude these
Lootpack requests to exclude the weak MCs from the category of best ones
Wack artificially contaminated series of MC's
Referring to subpar MCs who use artificial techniques to create their music
'cause I feel these times aren't even close to being close to being close
Wild Child thinks that times are tough and the gap between the best and the weak MCs is massive
From them rhymes Lootpack drop out from the West Coast
Lootpack is breaking out with their music from the West Coast
Yo, I hate it when MC's be like I'm come in this way or this way
Wild Child dislikes those MCs who always try to copy others in their performance
LP comes at you unexpected like that movie Independence Day
Lootpack surprises its audience with their unexpected performances
All of a sudden we kick back in a be-boy stance and then say Wild Child, rhyme constructor, Madlib beat conductor Sen-sei
Lootpack takes a break in their signature style and introduces themselves and their crew
While I intercept this mic and get in play
Madlib takes over the microphone and starts performing
Some might say we shine like ten rays
Lootpack has an impressive and shining performance
You know we're gonna hit you with the speaker smashin'
Lootpack will overwhelm their audience with their powerful music
While I'm stashin' cushion all up in my fashion
Madlib prepares himself with some cushion before his performance
So fasten your seatbelt before you melt
Get ready for an intense and hot performance
From the rhymes we dealt, you felt welts whiplash (Help)
Lootpack's rhymes are so powerful that they can leave the audience with a lasting impact
Nigga, that's what you'll be yelling while your dome's swelling
Lootpack's music can be so intense that the audience may yell and be impacted
While my crew be like propelling, I'm telling y'all
Lootpack's crew supports Madlib and they all perform together
We bust with tight lines, going through my rhymes like Red Vines
Lootpack has some impressive lines and rhymes in their music
But instead minds, be off the hook like some bed crimes
Lootpack's music can take the audience's mind off things, just like how crimes can distract someone from sleep
The auditory wakes ya up and takes ya enzymes
Lootpack's music can awake the senses and activate the body's enzymes
I pin my rhyme to the wall, rehearse it ten times
Madlib rehearses his rhymes multiple times to perfect it
I walk into the sun to get away from weak ones
Madlib avoids weak MCs and only focuses on himself and his music
If I got a crate of loops, nigga I'll freak one
Madlib can create impressive music even with old and unused loops
It's like whatever, yo, nigga I'll leak one
Madlib is confident in his skills and can effortlessly create music
Rhyme like I'm chrome like a stray bullet leading to your dome
Madlib's rhymes can be sharp and hurtful like a stray bullet hitting someone’s head
So you're a gangsta cool, but on the mic what's the difference?
Wild Child asks what's the difference if someone is a gangsta or not when it comes to performing music
Off the top can you drop rhythmatic metaphorical flows for instance?
Wild Child challenges those who claim to be good MCs to perform some metaphorical flows spontaneously
I didn't think so, you're just like all them floppy sloppy
Wild Child doesn't think those who can't perform quality spontaneous flows are any better than average MCs
Who like to kick back and copy like you was Kinko's
Referring to those who copy others completely, like how Kinko's copy machines work
Sampling old school tracks, the only reason why the crowd claps
Some MCs rely solely on sampling old tracks to create music and their performance only gets applause because of the sample
It covers up the fact that your rap's wack
Sampling helps weak rappers to make up for their lack of skills by using other's music as a base
So I chill wondering when a miracle will bring you to ya
Wild Child hasn't lost hope with weaker MCs and wishes for a miracle that can bring out their full potential
Senses mentally and physically, bring out your lyrical skill
Wild Child encourages those MCs who lack a good sense of music and conviction, to step up their lyrical skills
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JACK BROWN, OTIS JACKSON, ROMEO JIMENEZ
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