Madlib was born in Oxnard, California to musician parents Otis Jackson, Sr. and Dora Sinesca Jackson. He sampled his first song at 11 years old, sourced from his father's collection. His younger brother is the producer and rapper Michael "Oh No" Jackson. His uncle is the jazz trumpeter Jon Faddis. He was raised in Oxnard, where he began his music career.
During an interview on Chrome Children, Madlib stated that his most significant musical influences include Miles Davis, Sun Ra, and David Axelrod. Some of his hip-hop influences are Large Professor, Marley Marl, Paul C, DJ Pooh, and Dr. Dre.
Greenery
Madlib Lyrics
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never touch the breeze this is sticky green leaves
(put it in the dutch it gets stuck on yo touch)
pack it in the bong, last long, have you on fresh
light it up
pass it around
the scientists have found, check the rail compound
(well if you look over here (i like that glass bong)
I can't see it, you have the money for it?
right there to the left!)
(my man with the rasta got the best green pasta
tree trunk buds (but that good shit'll cost ya!)
anyway, gimme an ounce of that shit
i'll have that shit with madlib
we could bounce to that shit
make a basket full of cookies
make ya feel like a rookie
make you eat a lot and maybe go get some nookie
(highpowered shit so we can do our astro travelling)
around the world, on a smoke tour, dabbeling
the most best of weed, amsterdam humble seeds
weeds weeds weeds, is what we all needs needs
light it up
role it
pass it around
the scientists have found, check the rail compound
The lyrics describe the experience of smoking marijuana, specifically the strain known as "sticky green leaves." The singer is smoking in hot weather and enjoys the effects of the drug, feeling that it lasts a long time and offers a strong high. They also discuss the culture around marijuana use, including sharing it with friends, exploring different strains and methods of consumption, and enjoying the creativity and adventurousness that the drug can inspire. The singer alludes to the scientific research done on marijuana, possibly suggesting that it has medicinal properties. Overall, the lyrics celebrate the joys of smoking marijuana and the culture that surrounds it.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was released in 2000 as part of Madlib's album "Shades of Blue: Madlib Invades Blue Note," which consists of jazz remixes and samples of Blue Note Records recordings. Despite being released as a jazz album, "Greenery" is a hip-hop track that features a heavy beat and Madlib's signature style of intricate sampling. Another interesting fact is that the song has been featured in several films and TV shows, including "Human Traffic," "Green Street Hooligans," and "Entourage." The song's popularity among filmmakers and TV producers underscores its status as a cultural touchstone for marijuana culture.
Line by Line Meaning
smoking on the trees at a hundred degrees
We're smoking weed in hot weather
never touch the breeze this is sticky green leaves
The weed is sticky and high quality
(put it in the dutch it gets stuck on yo touch)
Dutch rolls make it difficult to handle the weed
pack it in the bong, last long, have you on fresh
Using a bong is best for a longer-lasting, fresh high
light it up
It's time to light the joint
role it
Roll the joint
pass it around
It's time to share the joint
the scientists have found, check the rail compound
The chemical makeup of the weed has been analyzed
(well if you look over here (i like that glass bong)
Someone is admiring a glass bong
I can't see it, you have the money for it?
The bong may be too expensive for that person
right there to the left!)
The bong is to the left of the person speaking
(my man with the rasta got the best green pasta
A friend with dreadlocks has the best weed
tree trunk buds (but that good shit'll cost ya!)
The best quality weed is expensive
anyway, gimme an ounce of that shit
I want to buy an ounce of weed
i'll have that shit with madlib
I'll share the weed with Madlib
we could bounce to that shit
We can dance to the music while getting high
make a basket full of cookies
Let's bake some weed cookies
make ya feel like a rookie
The weed will make you feel like you're new to smoking
make you eat a lot and maybe go get some nookie
The weed might cause hunger and lead to sexual activity
(highpowered shit so we can do our astro travelling)
The weed is strong so we can do some space-like traveling in our minds
around the world, on a smoke tour, dabbeling
We're taking a tour of different places while smoking weed
the most best of weed, amsterdam humble seeds
Amsterdam has the best weed, grown from humble seeds
weeds weeds weeds, is what we all needs needs
Weed is what we need
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Frank Catanzaro, FRANK JUDE CATANZARO
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