In 1995, the group released their debut single "Lifestyles Of The Rich & Shameless", charting on the Billboard Hot 100. The release landed them a record deal with Uptown Records. The group contributed a single to the Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood soundtrack, titled "Renee". The song became a major hit, breaking into the Top 40 on the Hot 100 chart. The single also reached Gold status in 1996. On June 4, 1996, they released their debut album Legal Drug Money. The work was highly acclaimed, and the album featured five Billboard Hot 100 hits, including their past singles "Lifestyles Of The Rich & Shameless", "Renee", as well as "Music Makes Me High", "Jeeps, Lex Coups, Bimaz & Benz" and "Get Up". The album was certified Gold by the RIAA in late 1996. Their second album, Love, Peace & Nappiness, was released on June 17, 1997 on Uptown/Universal Records. It featured another Hot 100 hit single, "Me & My Crazy World". One of the most famous songs on the album was the posse-cut "Beasts From The East", featuring A+, Redman and Canibus. The album wasn't as acclaimed as their debut, but fared well commercially, reaching Gold status in late 1997.
Lost Boyz called it a day in '99. On the night of March 28, 1999, at a birthday party for Mr. Cheeks, Freaky Tah was shot in the head while exiting the Sheraton Hotel in Queens. Tah was taken to Jamaica Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 4:20 am, at the age of 27. The getaway driver, Raheem Fletcher, was sentenced to 7 years in prison for Manslaughter. In 2001, Kelvin Jones pleaded guilty to the murder. The three remaining group members finished their third album LB IV Life, released in September 1999. The effort fell short critically and commercially, failing to provide any Hot 100 hits, and failing to reach Gold status. The three split-up after the release, and lead MC Mr. Cheeks began a solo career. He released his first solo effort John P. Kelly in 2001, which featured the smash hit "Lights, Camera, Action!". The album also featured a heartfelt tribute song to Freaky Tah, titled "Till We Meet Again", featuring Bob Marley's son Stephen. Cheeks released another album in 2003, titled Back Again!, then followed in 2004 with Ladies & Ghettomen. On January 16, 2004, DJ Spigg Nice was tried and convicted of multiple bank robberies in New Jersey and was sentenced to 37 years in prison. The group released a compilation album Lost Boyz Forever in 2005, featuring past hits and previously unreleased material.
Jeeps Lex Coups Bimaz & Benz
Lost Boyz Lyrics
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LB fam finally up in this piece
Got my mans that put me on, you know what I'm sayin'
Want shout out to the Uptown, know what sayin'
Word up
MCA, this is how we do every day
Me and Freaky Tah, ha
Pretty Lou, my man, Spigg Nice
So this is how it go
Let me let you know how
It be, in da, G-H-E, double T-O
My name cold
Let me run it down the line
Hey, if you hear a mistake rewind
Who's the best? Who's the worst in this here rap game?
For those that claim to be the best (uh-huh)
I tear them out the frame
I'm representin', puttin' Queens on the map (word up)
Devil's Springs with some baggy jeans when I rap
Come up with a style that they call versatile
Don't treat me like no lame I've been in this game for a while
I've seen a lot-a come (come)
I've seen a lot-a go (go), I've seen a lot-a break
I've seen a lot-a blow, ayo
It's a trip to see a nigga slip (uh-huh, nigga)
Get a grip nigga, nigga get a grip, get a (you don't even)
You don't even know the half of my crew
To be talking what you're talking and to act like you do
Yo, set it, you fuckin' crossed my line and hit the border
LB fam start attacking, someone's attacking outa order
Put on your leather gloves, and hats and get your pits and bats (uh-huh)
And get the gats just in case we take it to the stacks
Shout out to the Jeeps
The Lex Coups, the Bimas and the Benz
To all of my ladies and my men
And all of my peoples in the pen' (my men)
Keep your head up
And to the hood (the hood)
East Coast, West Coast and worldwide
Ain't nothing wrong with puffin' on la
And if you're with me let me hear you say, "Right, ri-right"
Now, nowadays (yeah)
Niggas fronting like they ill (like they' ill)
Now bustin' caps ain't got a muthafucking thing to do with showing skill
Recognize, nigga, what you fronting for?
Oh, I know your style, you've never hit a blunt before
Or you're just another in the race (man, you betta stop)
Fakin' gats, takin' up space
To me you're nothing but a needle in a hay stack
Listen, kid, I've been doing this here from way back
In the day (uh-huh), Ace Deuce Tre (uh-huh), at the best
Up to Zimbabwe, hey, who's the best?
I want the best to come test me (why?)
So I can release some stress from my chest, G (ha)
Is you down (for what?) To go pound for pound
Toe to toe, blow for blow, round for round
I'm wonderin' 'cause I bring the thunder and the rain
Causing confusion to your brain
To the Jeeps (huh)
It's the Lex Coups, the Bimas and the Benz
To all my ladies and my men
And all of my peoples in the pen'
Keep your head up
And to the hood (the hood)
East Coast, West Coast and worldwide
Ain't nothing wrong with puffin' on la
And if you're with me let me hear you say, "Right, ri-right"
Keepin' shit live for the year '95
I got more niggas in my tribe
Than there'd bees in the beehive
LB fam (huh), every day stay high
Mr. Cheeks (yeah), every day I
Concentrate to get my shit straight, make us wait
Before it's too fuckin' late
The Lost Boyz, yeah, that's who I be's with
That's who I runs with
And who I smoke tress wit
Pack your bags, head outta town
I'll be back around so be gone before sundown
From Jamaica comes a nigga named Cheeks
With techniques for the streets
Over roughneck beats
There's rumors going around about the Cheeks can't remember
I'm the motherfucker choppin' crews like a chainsaw
Talk what you wanna (you wanna), do what you gotta (gotta)
Well, let me tell you something, man, you can't do me nadda
To the Jeeps
The Lex Coups, the Bimas and the Benz
To all my ladies and my men
And all my peoples in the pen'
Yo, keep your head up
And to the hood (the hood)
East Coast, West Coast and worldwide
Ain't nothing wrong with puffin' on la
And if you're with me let me hear you say, "Right, ri-right"
Shout out to the Jeeps (kid, the Jeeps)
The Lex Coups, the Bimas and the Benz (the Benz)
To all of my ladies and my men (my mens)
And all of my peoples in the pen' (huh, ayo)
Keep your head up
And to the hood (the hood)
East Coast, West Coast and worldwide
Ain't nothing wrong with puffin' on la
And if you're with me let me hear you say, "Right, ri-right"
So if you listen to my album
You see that we don't deal with nothin'
But the real deal street life
The Lex Coups, the Bimas and the Benz (the Benz)
To all of my ladies and my men (my mens)
And all of my peoples in the pen' (the pen')
Keep your head up
And to the hood (the hood)
East Coast, West Coast and worldwide (worldwide)
Ain't nothing wrong with puffin' on la (on la)
And if you're with me let me hear you say, "Right, ri-right"
The Lost Boyz's song "Jeeps Lex Coups Bimaz & Benz" showcases the group's commitment to representing their hometown - Queens - and their hard-hitting style of rap. The lyrics celebrate luxury cars, highlight the group's loyalty to their friends and family, and call out other rappers for their inauthenticity. Mr. Cheeks, the lead rapper, showcases his skills and experience in the rap game, challenging others to test him and pouring out his emotions through his lyrics.
The first verse introduces the group and mentions the people who helped put them on the map, highlighting their importance and gratitude towards Uptown. Mr. Cheeks then takes the lead and questions who the best and worst rappers are and says he'll tear them apart. He represents Queens and mentions how his unique style is versatile and has been honed over time. He calls out fake rappers who don't have the skills but just act as if they do. The second verse continues this theme by calling out people who try to act tough but haven't experienced the real street life. Mr. Cheeks talks about how he's been in the game a long time and has seen many rappers come and go. The chorus repeats that the Lost Boyz are loyal to their friends, mention a variety of luxury cars, and encourage everyone to keep their heads up.
Interestingly, "Jeeps Lex Coups Bimaz & Benz" was actually a remix of a song called "Renee" that the Lost Boyz previously released. The remix and the music video helped launch the group's popularity and their first album. Additionally, the chorus has become so popular that it has been referenced and parodied in other songs, TV shows, and movies. Lastly, the song showcases a sample from Issac Hayes's song "Bumpy's Lament" which became a popular sample in hip hop music.
Overall, "Jeeps Lex Coups Bimaz & Benz" is a testament to the Lost Boyz's talent and dedication to their friends and family. It is a classic example of 90s rap music that successfully highlights the group's unique style and commitment to being authentic.
Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for this song are not available as it is a rap song and does not feature any instruments.
Line by Line Meaning
LB fam finally up in this piece
The Lost Boyz crew is now making music together after a long wait
Got my mans that put me on, you know what I'm sayin'
Shoutout to the person who introduced them to the music industry
Want shout out to the Uptown, know what sayin'
Acknowledging and sending respect to the Uptown neighborhood
Let me let you know how it be, in da, G-H-E, double T-O
Explaining what it's like in their hometown Ghetto
Who's the best? Who's the worst in this here rap game?
Asking the question of who is the best and worst in the rap industry
For those that claim to be the best (uh-huh), I tear them out the frame
Challenging those who claim to be the best and saying they would surpass them
I'm representin', puttin' Queens on the map (word up)
Representing their hometown of Queens in the music industry
Devil's Springs with some baggy jeans when I rap
Drinking Devil's Spring liquor while wearing baggy jeans when they rap
Come up with a style that they call versatile
Creating a unique style that is known to be versatile
Don't treat me like no lame I've been in this game for a while
Asking to not be underestimated because they've been in the industry for a long time
Yo, set it, you fuckin' crossed my line and hit the border
Challenging someone who has crossed the line and hit their boundaries
Put on your leather gloves, and hats and get your pits and bats (uh-huh)
Preparing for a physical altercation by getting leather gloves, hats, and weapons
And get the gats just in case we take it to the stacks
Preparing firearms in case violence escalates further
Shout out to the Jeeps The Lex Coups, the Bimas and the Benz
Sending respects to the popular luxury cars such as Jeeps, Lexus Coups, BMWs and Mercedes Benzes
To all of my ladies and my men and all of my peoples in the pen
Sending salutations to all their male and female fans and those incarcerated
Recognize, nigga, what you fronting for?
Questioning someone's intentions when acting tough
Or you're just another in the race (man, you betta stop)
Stating that the person acting tough is just trying to prove themselves
Fakin' gats, takin' up space
Accusing someone of pretending to own firearms and not contributing anything
To me you're nothing but a needle in a hay stack
Comparing the person to something small in a larger group
Listen, kid, I've been doing this here from way back In the day (uh-huh), Ace Deuce Tre (uh-huh), at the best Up to Zimbabwe, hey, who's the best?
Boasting about their longevity in the music industry and questioning who the best is
Is you down (for what?) To go pound for pound Toe to toe, blow for blow, round for round
Asking if someone is willing to fight on equal grounds until one of them wins
I'm wonderin' 'cause I bring the thunder and the rain Causing confusion to your brain
Stating that they are capable of causing chaos and confusion in someone's life
I got more niggas in my tribe Than there'd bees in the beehive LB fam (huh), every day stay high
Saying that they have a large group of people they associate with and they enjoy getting high
Concentrate to get my shit straight, make us wait Before it's too fuckin' late
Focusing on perfecting their music and not releasing it too early
From Jamaica comes a nigga named Cheeks With techniques for the streets Over roughneck beats
They have a member named Cheeks who has street smart techniques and thrives in making music over rough beats
Well, let me tell you something, man, you can't do me nadda
Stating that no one can harm them or bring them down
Yo, keep your head up Shout out to the Jeeps (kid, the Jeeps) The Lex Coups, the Bimas and the Benz (the Benz)
Encouraging people to remain positive and once again expressing respect for popular luxury cars
So if you listen to my album You see that we don't deal with nothin' But the real deal street life
Explaining that their music is based on real street life experiences
East Coast, West Coast and worldwide
Acknowledging the popularity of their music all over the world
Ain't nothing wrong with puffin' on la
Saying it's okay to smoke marijuana
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Osten S Harvey, Terrance Cocheeks Kelly, Timothy P Patterson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@brianshickey
The most underrated crew of their time. This entire album is fire.
@shannonmcneil9132
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@funky2pac
True legal drug money real classic
@skerrette19740
No doubt
@belindajackson8744
I agreeπ―π―πΆπΆ
@Naptownghost
Nah...... The Real know who LBz were underrated? NEVER. Nothin in our era was underrated it was too damn ill.
@travisorth9933
Iβm a 40 year old conservative classic country listening to white guy, but I must say I love this group and their style! Very talented guys!!! RIP Freaky Tah
@T.london878
Well said ππΎ
@brentjames2425
49 dope era 95 son was born real rap π―
@cruzerzeitgeist9137
Thank you, Travis. Respect βπΏ