Finesse returned as a solo artist in late 1991 with his sophomore effort, Return Of The Funky Man. The album featured guest appearances from Percee P and AG. The albums title track peaked at #13 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. In 1992, Finesse discovered a young rapper freestyling in the back of a local record store, the young kid went by the name of Big L. He enlisted the young rapper to make an appearance on the remix to his song "Yes You May". In 1994, Finesse make a production appearance on The Notorious B.I.G.'s classic debut Ready to Die, on the track "Suicidal Thoughts". In 1995, he produced a portion of Big L's debut album Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous, including the hit single "M.V.P.". He finally returned as an artist in 1996 with the acclaimed album The Awakening. Finesse produced the entire album himself, and enlisted a large number of guests, including O.C., KRS-One, MC Lyte, Akinyele, Showbiz and A.G., Diamond D, and Kid Capri. The underground hit "Actual Facts", featuring Sadat X, Grand Puba and Large Professor, was included as a hidden track on the album.
Finesse hasn't released a studio album since this effort, but has continued his production work. In 1997, he produced the title track to O.C.'s acclaimed effort Jewelz. Finesse released a mixtape called Diggin' On Blue in 1999. Later in the year, he produced the track "The Message" on Dr. Dre's seminal 2001. Finesse is currently working on a Funky Technician remix project, as well as a new D.I.T.C. album. And, with the help of DJ Premier, is working on a posthumous Big L album.
I Like My Girls With a Boom
Lord Finesse Lyrics
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Finesse? (Yeah baby?) Oh it's like that now? (Repeat 4x)
I like my girls strong and solid
Whether they're loyal or have bones in their closet
I want one with better sense that keep dead presidents
And know what to do when she comes to my residence
Whether you're a virgin or the average whore hopper
I'm a get mine, let all the men sleep
Girls, don't run that shit that beauty's only skin deep
Cause I don't want no girl with a Brillo face
Or the type that leave jheri curl juice on my pillow case
I'm a let you know for girls that need a head start
To lose some fat, a few pounds, and some stretch marks
I want a female that has a mind on track
And still looks good without the makeup or contacts
The type that keeps her business a secret
And has a body others can't compete with
Crazy fine, big behind
Work all day, come home, cook, the whole nine
A female that's also inclined to rap
Make the fellas say (Yo, where did you find her at?)
That's the female that the fellas be peeping
Hanging with the rest of the girls every weekend
Guys want to rap to her, sweat her and run after her
She got it going on with a future in back of her
Far from chubby, scarred, or ugly
I rate her a 10 because damn she looks lovely
She got a chest that can elevate any shirt
She makes heads move when she's wearing a miniskirt
She's full grown, got everything sewn
Crazy smart with a mind of her own
She stands alone when compared to all the rest
That's a girl made strictly for Lord Finesse
She looks good and got everything on tune
Yeah, I like my girls with a boom
(Look at shorty) (She's not my type)
Finesse? (Yeah baby?) Oh it's like that now? (Repeat 4x)
Come party and hoe with this gigalo soloist
Strictly for the ladies and far from a chauvenist
I like girls from around the way
In tight jeans or miniskirts or some lounge array
I need a female with more shape than an S-curl
So when the crew see her they go (Yeah, that's Finesse's girl)
I like them light skinned, hair color mustard
(What about her?) Nah, she looks busted
I'm just playing so don't think I'm predictable
Cause light skinned or dark skinned I still want to get with you
No need to front whether older or younger
I don't discriminate because age is just a number
Dating a girl younger than me, that might seem cooler
But I'll be damned to go to jail for a preschooler
I want a hottie, smart not snotty
The one that didn't bring a man to the party
Makeup, extentions? That's not necessary
I'll take you in whether a maid or a secretary
Or a McDonald's worker, or a receptionist
Cause I'm a specialist for those that step to this
There's so many girls, I don't chase after one hoe
Pimping ain't easy but I find it quite fun, though
I don't like a girl that be hanging with a slut group
I can't sport a female who scores out a buck tooth
I need a female I can sport when I'm outdoors
I'm not choosy, I got a rep to look out for
Like I said before, you have to be into rap
(There's a problem) Hey, I can live with that
I'm 21, out for fun
Ugly girls are okay, but I won't go out with none
Cause as soon as I date them or as soon as I get them
(Ewwww, who's that girl Finesse got with him?)
So you see, I can't just date anyone
But for now I just stick to the pretty ones
The ones crazy cool, looking all smooth
The female that make all the fellas go "Oooohh"
(Finesse is choosy) That's what you all assume
Nah, I like my girls with a boom
(Look at shorty) (She's not my type)
Finesse? (Yeah baby?) Oh it's like that now? (Repeat 4x)
Lord Finesse's song "I Like My Girls With a Boom" is an ode to the type of women he finds attractive. He raps about wanting a strong, intelligent woman with a mind of her own who is also physically attractive. He stresses that looks are not the most important thing, but he still wants a woman who takes care of herself and exudes confidence. Finesse is very frank in his lyrics about what he finds unattractive in women, like those with stretch marks, brillo faces, or jheri curl juice on their pillowcases. He also mentions that he likes all different types of women, whether they're virgins or experienced, and he doesn't discriminate based on age or profession. Overall, the song paints a picture of a man who knows what he wants, but also has standards and won't just settle for anyone.
One interesting fact about "I Like My Girls With a Boom" is that it was released as a single in 1991 before appearing on Lord Finesse's debut album, "Funky Technician," the following year. The song features production by Showbiz, who is known for his work with other New York City-based hip hop acts like Diggin' in the Crates Crew and Fat Joe.
Another interesting fact is that the song has been sampled by several other artists over the years. Notably, the hook ("I like my girls with a boom") was sampled by Nas on his song "Made You Look" in 2002. Additionally, Lord Finesse's verse about wanting a woman with better sense who knows what to do with dead presidents was sampled on Jay-Z's "Dead Presidents II" in 1996.
"I Like My Girls With a Boom" was also remixed by various DJs and producers throughout the 90s, including Large Professor and DJ Premier. The remixes often featured different beats and additional verses from Lord Finesse.
Line by Line Meaning
(Look at shorty)
Observing a woman
(She's not my type)
Not showing attraction to the woman
Finesse?
The singer's name being called out
(Yeah baby?)
Speaker responding to name call
Oh it's like that now?
Musing over the fact that he didn't respond with interest in the woman and being playful
I like my girls strong and solid
The singer prefers confident and capable women
Whether they're loyal or have bones in their closet
He would like a woman who is honest and truthful
I want one with better sense that keep dead presidents
A partner that is smart and good with money
And know what to do when she comes to my residence
Speaks to wanting a partner who is independent and knowledgeable
Whether you're a virgin or the average whore hopper
The artist doesn't care about a woman's experience
I take 'em all, even females with the door knockers
He's not picky about breast size
I'm a get mine, let all the men sleep
He's confident in himself and his abilities with women
Girls, don't run that shit that beauty's only skin deep
A disclaimer that beauty alone is not enough to attract him
Cause I don't want no girl with a Brillo face
He dislikes women with acne
Or the type that leave jheri curl juice on my pillow case
He prefers that women have non-greasy hair
I'm a let you know for girls that need a head start
An acknowledgement that some women may need to work on themselves before entering a relationship
To lose some fat, a few pounds, and some stretch marks
He's indicating that some women may need to work on their physical appearance
I want a female that has a mind on track
The singer values intelligence in a partner
And still looks good without the makeup or contacts
Women shouldn't rely on makeup and beauty products to look good
The type that keeps her business a secret
A woman who values privacy and discretion
And has a body others can't compete with
He prefers women with enviable bodies
Crazy fine, big behind
He likes women with curves
Work all day, come home, cook, the whole nine
He values women who are hardworking and contribute to the household
A female that's also inclined to rap
He likes women who share his interest in music
Make the fellas say (Yo, where did you find her at?)
The singer wants to be with the envy of other men
That's the female that the fellas be peeping
The woman he desires is one that other men find attractive
Hanging with the rest of the girls every weekend
The singer wants to date a woman that has a social life
Guys want to rap to her, sweat her and run after her
Other men want to be with her
She got it going on with a future in back of her
The artist sees a future with this woman
Far from chubby, scarred, or ugly
He only wants women that meet his physical standards
I rate her a 10 because damn she looks lovely
He finds her very attractive
She got a chest that can elevate any shirt
He admires her curves
She makes heads move when she's wearing a miniskirt
He admires how she looks in a miniskirt
She's full grown, got everything sewn
He likes women who are established in life
Crazy smart with a mind of her own
Intelligent and independent women are attractive to him
She stands alone when compared to all the rest
She stands out in comparison to other women
That's a girl made strictly for Lord Finesse
He sees her as the perfect partner for him
She looks good and got everything on tune
A beautiful woman who has everything together
Come party and hoe with this gigalo soloist
He invites women to party with him
Strictly for the ladies and far from a chauvenist
The artist is not sexist
I like girls from around the way
The artist likes women from his neighborhood
In tight jeans or miniskirts or some lounge array
He likes women who dress attractively
I need a female with more shape than an S-curl
A reference to wanting a woman with curves
So when the crew see her they go (Yeah, that's Finesse's girl)
He wants to be with a woman that his crew will approve of
I like them light skinned, hair color mustard
A preference for a certain skin color and hair color
(What about her?) Nah, she looks busted
The artist doesn't find a particular woman attractive
I'm just playing so don't think I'm predictable
He is being playful and not serious about his preferences
Cause light skinned or dark skinned I still want to get with you
The artist is attracted to women of different skin colors
No need to front whether older or younger
Age does not matter to him
I don't discriminate because age is just a number
Age does not matter to him
Dating a girl younger than me, that might seem cooler
He is open to dating younger women
But I'll be damned to go to jail for a preschooler
He's saying that he would never date someone too young
I want a hottie, smart not snotty
The artist is attracted to smart, confident women
The one that didn't bring a man to the party
He doesn't want to date someone who is taken
Makeup, extentions? That's not necessary
He values natural beauty and dislikes excessive makeup and extensions
I'll take you in whether a maid or a secretary
He is open to dating women regardless of their occupation
Cause I'm a specialist for those that step to this
He is confident in his skills with women
There's so many girls, I don't chase after one hoe
He doesn't commit to just one woman and prefers to date around
Pimping ain't easy but I find it quite fun, though
He enjoys the thrill of seducing women
I don't like a girl that be hanging with a slut group
He doesn't want to date someone who hangs out with promiscuous women
I can't sport a female who scores out a buck tooth
He doesn't find women with dental problems attractive
I need a female I can sport when I'm outdoors
He wants to be with a partner he can show off
I'm not choosy, I got a rep to look out for
The singer is not selective, but still cares about his reputation
Like I said before, you have to be into rap
He wants to date someone who shares his interest in music
(There's a problem) Hey, I can live with that
He's willing to compromise on some qualities if he's attracted to a woman
I'm 21, out for fun
He is young and having a good time
Ugly girls are okay, but I won't go out with none
He values attractiveness in his partners
Cause as soon as I date them or as soon as I get them
He's acknowledging that people will judge him for his choice of partner
(Ewwww, who's that girl Finesse got with him?)
People will criticize his choice of partner
So you see, I can't just date anyone
He can't date someone he doesn't find attractive
But for now I just stick to the pretty ones
He prefers to date women he finds attractive
The ones crazy cool, looking all smooth
He likes women who are both attractive and confident
The female that make all the fellas go "Oooohh"
He wants to be with the most desirable woman in the room
(Finesse is choosy)
His friends refer to him as selective
That's what you all assume
He's refuting the idea that he's too selective
Nah, I like my girls with a boon
He likes women with curves
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