His DJ name was inspired by his scruffy facial hair, as well as his trademark loose-lined drawing style. He has been DJing since 1994, at first in and around Manchester then nationwide. He is known for DJing in marathon sets (often exceeding six hours), his eclectic musical taste, his love of a "nice cup of tea" and the quirky home-produced visuals and animations associated with his music. In an interview he said: "It’s about putting a lot of effort in and paying attention to detail. I get annoyed if I don’t take risks. I’m very hard on myself."
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Mr. Scruff Lyrics
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[Dres]
Listen this is Dres and I'm letting ya know
So just sit back relax if you got a big bozak grab that
Like Mr. Long my brother from another mother
Yo check it out
(Bounce make it bounce make it bounce c'mon!)
Speak to your speaker cause it's the time of day
Something new for the mass people
Tribe hard die hard shit harldy ever
Not never, but whichever your pleasure whatever's clever
We're deeper than the ports in the back of your cerebellum
Dres, Dre, and Showbiz is rippin this shit, so tell them
We came, we saw, we broke the fuck out
You play, you lay, but if you give good hay you can stay
Hey, what's wrong with the world today?
Brothers busting brothers for less than time of day
The pay for Hammer's, proper, ain't no
Sunshine, and whitey's got your mama
So do you want to change for the children with a comma?
For who? Me, I, myself, you know the one
Doing what I gotta do when I do, come
I just get off, not just that, yo I say I
Do it good and Chaka Kahn knows that we be in Hollywood
Don't get jel if we cash large checks
Casue we skiddly-dip-dip-do-dep dip dip for effects
Brothers think I'm dissing, but I'm really on the dicks
Look into my album, kid, you'll see all the flicks
But no! You'd rather feel my movie just to cold me
So I was boning mama and your mother fucking told me
I'm playing, I really got no time on the real
But yo, the shiek be unique, so do what you feel
Don't think I'm live? Then take a swigga
Cause I'm from Queens and I roll with Bronx niggas
[A.G.]
Check it, check it, check what I say
You can bounce with Dres, or you can bounce with Dre
You can flip the script, or you can parlay
Or you can learn the words and say what we say
Chorus:
If you're chilling with your crew (Ya gotta bounce ta this)
If you're hitting up some skins (Ya gotta bounce ta this)
If you're cooling at a club (Ya gotta bounce ta this)
No matter what you're doing, no matter what you're doing
[A.G.]
They say more bounce to the ounce, well a Giant weighs tons
Stepping to the two, but we're not the ones
Brothers are flipping, some other suckers are tripping
Yeah, you gotta take a whipping to see that I'm live and kicking
I'm the A to the G-I followed by the A-N-T rolling with the Show be -I
Black boots, black hat, slick like a black cat
Flip like a fat cat? Never none of that, black
But I got techs for those who want to flex
So many styles, you don't know which one is coming next
We've been bouncing to the ounce for months
Finesse is here, yeah, Premier's got the blunts
Jazzy's getting jazzy, Big L is raising hell
Show is bugging with the beats, and he's Bhudded, can't you tell?
Diggin in the Crates is in our corner
Ice Water, Deshawn, and Long is getting longer
Gary Gator got the lethal
Infinite, Today, yeah they are my people
Act like Dres, because he's living fat
And say "You can bounce to this, or you can bounce to that"
My respect, and all that dough is all that counts
I'm out, and yo Dres let's make them bounce
Chorus:
If you're chillin on the ave (Ya gotta bounce ta this)
If you're cooling in your house (Ya gotta bounce ta this)
If you're rocking in a waterbed (Ya gotta bounce ta this)
No matter what you're doing, no matter what you're doing
If you're on lockdown (Ya gotta bounce ta this)
Got the boom in your box (Ya gotta bounce ta this)
Even if you're deaf (Bounce ta this)
No matter what you're doing, no matter what you're doing
(Dres intro repeats)
The song is an upbeat, high-energy hip hop track that features Dres and A.G. The lyrics encourage listeners to bounce and dance to the beat of the music, no matter what they are doing. The song starts with a shoutout to S H O W be I Z and A.G., followed by a call to action to grab the nearest big bozak and bounce along to the rhythm. The song then proceeds to touch on various themes, such as society's problems, brotherhood, and the love of music.
The overall message of the lyrics seems to be one of unity, encouraging listeners to put aside their differences and come together in the name of music. The rappers highlight the problems in society, such as brothers busting each other over trivial matters, and the unfair distribution of wealth, but ultimately suggest that music can bring people together and provide a sense of unity and positivity.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen this is Dres and I'm letting ya know
Dres is introducing himself and making it clear that he has something important to say.
That S H O W be I Z and A.G. are all that
Dres is giving credit to fellow artists for being extremely talented.
So just sit back relax if you got a big bozak grab that
Dres is telling the audience to enjoy the music and if they have a large sound system, to turn it up.
Like Mr. Long my brother from another mother
Dres is making a reference to the artist Mr. Long and calling him a close friend.
Speak to your speaker cause it's the time of day
Dres is encouraging the audience to engage with the music by speaking to their speakers and acknowledging that it's a good time for it.
Something new for the mass people
Dres is implying that the music is unique and fresh for the masses of people who haven't heard it before.
Tribe hard die hard shit harldy ever
Dres is referencing the notion of tribal loyalty and implying that sometimes it's hard to let go of certain values.
Not never, but whichever your pleasure whatever's clever
Dres is saying that there is no 'never' when it comes to music choices and that people should enjoy whatever makes them happy.
We're deeper than the ports in the back of your cerebellum
Dres is using figurative language to say that their music is deep and mentally stimulating.
Dres, Dre, and Showbiz is rippin this shit, so tell them
Dres is saying that he, Dre, and Showbiz are doing an amazing job with the music, and encouraging the audience to share this with others.
We came, we saw, we broke the fuck out
Dres is saying that they came, performed, and left with great energy and success.
You play, you lay, but if you give good hay you can stay
Dres is making a pun on words to say that if you put in good effort, you'll be rewarded and can stay in the game.
Hey, what's wrong with the world today?
Dres is acknowledging that there is something wrong with the world and is calling attention to it.
Brothers busting brothers for less than time of day
Dres is pointing out the senseless violence and animosity that exists within communities.
The pay for Hammer's, proper, ain't no
Dres is referencing the artist MC Hammer and saying that he doesn't get the recognition or pay he deserves.
Sunshine, and whitey's got your mama
Dres is making a reference to societal racism and how it can negatively impact families.
So do you want to change for the children with a comma?
Dres is asking the audience whether they want to bring change for future generations.
For who? Me, I, myself, you know the one
Dres is saying that people should work towards the common good of all individuals, putting aside their differences.
Doing what I gotta do when I do, come
Dres is saying that he will continue to do what he has to do to achieve his goals.
I just get off, not just that, yo I say I
Dres is saying that he gets pleasure from performing music, and he's not afraid to say so.
Do it good and Chaka Kahn knows that we be in Hollywood
Dres is saying that if they do well, they'll become famous and go to Hollywood.
Don't get jel if we cash large checks
Dres is saying that people shouldn't be jealous if they are successful and earn a lot of money.
Casue we skiddly-dip-dip-do-dep dip dip for effects
Dres is using slang to say that they make music to entertain and impress audiences.
Brothers think I'm dissing, but I'm really on the dicks
Dres is saying that some people may misunderstand his lyrics and think he's insulting them, but he's actually taking them seriously.
Look into my album, kid, you'll see all the flicks
Dres is encouraging the audience to listen to his album and see what it's really about.
But no! You'd rather feel my movie just to cold me
Dres is saying that some people would rather judge him without really knowing him or his music.
So I was boning mama and your mother fucking told me
Dres is using vulgar language and humor to say that he's not taking things seriously.
I'm playing, I really got no time on the real
Dres is saying that he's just joking and doesn't have time for negative things in his life.
But yo, the shiek be unique, so do what you feel
Dres is saying that his style of music is unique and that people should embrace it.
Check it, check it, check what I say
A.G. is introducing himself and asking the audience to pay attention to what he's saying.
You can bounce with Dres, or you can bounce with Dre
A.G. is saying that people can enjoy his music or the music of others like Dres and Dre.
You can flip the script, or you can parlay
A.G. is saying that people can either change things up when it comes to music, or stick with what they know they already like.
Or you can learn the words and say what we say
A.G. is saying that the audience can use their music as a way to connect and participate in the culture.
They say more bounce to the ounce, well a Giant weighs tons
A.G. is using wordplay to say that their music has more energy and impact compared to others.
Stepping to the two, but we're not the ones
A.G. is saying that they may not be the only music group out there, but they are still unique and special.
Brothers are flipping, some other suckers are tripping
A.G. is acknowledging the conflict and competition amongst music groups and artists.
Yeah, you gotta take a whipping to see that I'm live and kicking
A.G. is saying that people need to experience their music firsthand to understand how talented they are.
I'm the A to the G-I followed by the A-N-T rolling with the Show be-I
A.G. is spelling out his rap name and saying that he's performing with other talented artists.
Black boots, black hat, slick like a black cat
A.G. is describing how he looks and sounds as an artist.
Flip like a fat cat? Never none of that, black
A.G. is confident in his music style and knows he won't compromise by changing it.
But I got techs for those who want to flex
A.G. is saying that he has ways of dealing with people who challenge him and his music.
So many styles, you don't know which one is coming next
A.G. is saying that their music has multiple styles and is always changing, so the audience won't know what to expect next.
Finesse is here, yeah, Premier's got the blunts
A.G. is referencing other talented artists who are involved in their music scene.
Jazzy's getting jazzy, Big L is raising hell
A.G. is naming different artists who are passionate and involved in the music scene.
Show is bugging with the beats, and he's Bhudded, can't you tell?
A.G. is describing how the music producer Show is working really hard and is known for his work.
Diggin in the Crates is in our corner
A.G. is saying that the music group Diggin in the Crates (DITC) supports their work.
Ice Water, Deshawn, and Long is getting longer
A.G. is referencing other artists who are working hard in the music scene.
Gary Gator got the lethal
A.G. is referencing another artist in their music scene who is particularly talented.
Infinite, Today, yeah they are my people
A.G. is saying that he has connections and relationships with other talented artists like Infinite and Today.
Act like Dres, because he's living fat
A.G. is acknowledging the success and talent of Dres and encourages others to do the same.
And say 'You can bounce to this, or you can bounce to that'
A.G. is referencing a line from another rap song and also encouraging people to enjoy their music if they like it.
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@XavierCoolD
This was the shit 92-93. Runaway Slave-knew it like the back of my hand. I remember KRS once saying in an interview it was one the best hip hop albums ever! I was 14 back then-miss those days
@chitizzle
Outstanding, dres had such an abstract, unique and tight flow and A.G on point as always.
@robertreeves7675
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@horahop74bolton69
Runaway Slave is a hip-hop masterpeice. Brought it bk in october 1992 and it still gets regular play on the turntable..
@alefunzouzzle4049
Indeed
@joewyorks5616
This whole album was a beast !
@robertreeves7675
Dre Black Sheep Aggervate g People Get Tired Of You
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Fend For Yourself Smooth B Say Same You
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35 T Pain Meth
@rahmansundiata7475
WORD 2 LIFE HOMIE