Playing lead guitar and bass, respectively, Rundgren and Van Osten were joined by drummer Thom Mooney (formerly of the Munchkins) and lead vocalist/keyboardist Stewkey (born Robert Antoni). Nazz had their first gig in July 1967, landing an opening slot at a Doors concert. By September, the group received some financial support from the local record store Bartoff & Warfield, who also put them in touch with John Kurland, a record promoter who was looking for a guitar pop band. Kurland took a shine to Nazz and signed on as their manager. Throughout the fall, they practiced in their new home base of Great Neck, New York. Kurland and his associate, Michael Friedman, prevented the band from gigging regularly, believing that a lack of performances would increase demand for the group. The managers were convinced that Nazz could be marketed as a sharp, stylish boy band for the teenybopper audience, and helped the quartet members to refashion themselves in that mode.
With a wardrobe of clothes and an album's worth of material ready, Kurland and Friedman had Nazz sign with SGC Records -- an offshoot of Atlantic Records and Columbia-Screen Gems -- in the summer of 1968. Their debut album, Nazz, appeared in October, supported by the single "Hello It's Me." Although the song would later become a major hit for Rundgren as a solo artist, the dirgey original version barely scraped the national charts, largely due to mismanagement. The managers wanted that Nazz played only large halls, which was virtually impossible for an unknown, unproven band with a newly released debut album. As a result, most of the group's publicity was limited to glamour shots and puff pieces in teen mags. Ironically, many of the articles emphasized the band's "electrifying" live performances.
"Hello It's Me" managed to reach number 71 on the charts, and the record -- particularly the Nazz's self-production of "Open My Eyes" and "Hello It's Me" -- attracted some good notices. Taking this as a cue, Nazz headed to England to cut their second album, but they became embroiled in work visa problems. Undaunted, they returned to America and began work on an ambitious self-produced double album named Fungo Bat. By the time it was released in April 1969, it was trimmed to a single album and titled Nazz Nazz. Although the project's scale was diminished, the music remained dizzyingly diverse, as the record ran the gamut from psychedelic rockers to pop ballads. One problem emerged, however. In the process of editing, much of Rundgren's newer, Laura Nyro-influenced material -- which he had sung himself -- was left on the shelves. Neither the management nor his bandmates gave Rundgren much encouragement to sing, nor was his new introspective direction warmly received by his colleagues. Faced with a no-win situation, Rundgren left the group not long after their summer 1969 tour; by that time, Van Osten had already departed the band.
Stewkey took control of the Nazz, erased Rundgren's vocals from the album sitting in the vaults, and replaced them with his own. The result was released as Nazz III in 1970, but it stiffed. Mooney departed the group, later to play with such bands as the Curtis Brothers, Tattoo, and Paris. Stewkey joined Fuse, an Anglophile power pop group featuring future Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen. Mooney also played with Fuse, but left before Cheap Trick bassist Tom Petersson joined and the group became Sick Man of Europe.
Biography by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Bakasur
Nazz Lyrics
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तू नज़्ज़ बोल मुझे और नाज़ हत्वड़े
ग़लत लेते हर वक़्त नाम मेरा
मुझे लगते यह सब अब स्टारदूकक्स वाले
तू हार्डकोर टॉक्सिक फन किसी का
तो दूरी रख मुझसे तू चार गाज वाली
रॅपर्स लगते तुझे बाप
उन्हे करूँ किल तो जाके तू बाल कटवाले
अगर तोड़ा मैने यहाँ किसी का दिल हो
चलना रुकु तो फिर ज़िंदगी पटकेगी
लगता हूँ उसको मैं टीवी का रिमोट
जैसे अध्यापक मैं गणित का
टेकोवर करूँ सीन जैसे यह ट का पीरियड
दिन में मैं रॅपर और रात को मैं शैतान
मेरे 2 2 हैं शिफ्ट जैसे पीसी का कीबोर्ड
पसंद हैं फांसले
क्यूंकी दघे झेले मैने काफ़ी
तभी धोखे नही दे सकता किसिको भी
जैसे पानी बचा मेरे पास नही
यह कॉपी करते बाहर के रॅपर्स को
पता है मुझे वो हैं कौन कौन
मैं तेंदुलकर दूँगा अब शॉट सभी को
तो 'wear helmet at the back also’
बोलो मुझे बकसूर
भूखा मैं बैठा हूँ बोहोट
दिखता मैं जितना क्रूर
अंदर से उतना ही सॉफ्ट
बोलो मुझे बकसूर
भूखा मैं बैठा हूँ बोहोट
तेरे favourite rapper बचा तू
Am gonna eat them all
बोलो मुझे बकसूर
भूखा मैं बैठा हूँ बोहोट
दिखता मैं जितना क्रूर
अंदर से उतना ही सॉफ्ट
बोलो मुझे बकसूर
भूखा मैं बैठा हूँ बोहोट
तेरे favourite rapper बचा तू
Am gonna eat them all
नफ़रत नही किसी से मेरे को भाई
और उलझना नही किसी से मेरे को भाई
पर उलझा किसी से तो ऐसा उलझुंगा मैं
जैसे उलझते इयरफोन वाइर्स
बाला तू ऋग्उू नको
रघु छे राग माला दाखव नको
जिन्न लोगों ने सुना नही अभी तक मुझे
वो बंटी हैं और उनका साबुन है स्लो
बोले लिरिक्स तेरे गंदे हैं काफ़ी
आवाज़ बेसुरी हैं गानों में ब्रो
मैं साउंड करता काफ़ी अक्चा
झूठ लगता तो आके देखो मुझे बातरूम में ब्रो
कहते थे मेरे यह म्यूज़िक को वॅक
आज करते वो सामने से खुद ही कॉंटॅक्ट
मैं स्टेटस किया मेरा चेंज
और इनका अब भी सेम, 'हे तेरे, ई आम यूज़िंग व्हाथसूप'
बोलो मुझे बकसूर
भूखा मैं बैठा हूँ बोहोट
दिखता मैं जितना क्रूर
अंदर से उतना ही सॉफ्ट
बोलो मुझे बकसूर
भूखा मैं बैठा हूँ बोहोट
तेरे फॅवुरेट रॅपर बचा तू
आम गॉना ईट देम ऑल
बोलो मुझे बकसूर
भूखा मैं बैठा हूँ बोहोट
दिखता मैं जितना क्रूर
अंदर से उतना ही सॉफ्ट
बोलो मुझे बकसूर
भूखा मैं बैठा हूँ बोहोट
तेरे favourite rapper बचा तू
Am gonna eat them all
The lyrics to Nazz's song Bakasur reflect on the rapper's self-perception as a powerful and aggressive force in the rap industry. He declares himself "hardcore", "toxic", and hungry for success, likening himself to a monster who is always ready to devour his competitors. The lyrics also address the criticisms that Nazz faces, with other rappers calling him out for his unorthodox style of music and questionable lyrical content. Despite this, Nazz stays true to himself, remaining unapologetic for his actions and ready to take on any challenger who dares to step in his path.
The song Bakasur showcases Nazz's confident and fearless personality. He uses his unique style of rap to deliver an aggressive and unapologetic message to his listeners. The lyrics also touch on the competitive nature of the rap industry, where success often depends on one's ability to stand out from the crowd.
Line by Line Meaning
दिमाग़ में मेरा तू नाम च्चपवाले
You keep repeating my name in your mind
तू नज़्ज़ बोल मुझे और नाज़ हत्वड़े
You keep saying my name wrong and try to insult me
ग़लत लेते हर वक़्त नाम मेरा
You keep taking my name wrong every time
मुझे लगते यह सब अब स्टारदूकक्स वाले
It seems to me that all of this is like a Star Dukkasc
तू हार्डकोर टॉक्सिक फन किसी का
You're someone who has a hardcore toxic fun
तो दूरी रख मुझसे तू चार गाज वाली
So, keep a distance of four yards from me
रॅपर्स लगते तुझे बाप
You think you're the boss of all rappers
उन्हे करूँ किल तो जाके तू बाल कटवाले
If I kill them all, will you go and get a haircut instead?
हाथ जोड़के मैं माफी माँगूँ
I apologize with folded hands
अगर तोड़ा मैने यहाँ किसी का दिल हो
If I broke someone's heart here
चलना रुकु तो फिर ज़िंदगी पटकेगी
If I stop, then life will become dull
लगता हूँ उसको मैं टीवी का रिमोट
I feel like a TV remote to them
जैसे अध्यापक मैं गणित का
Like I am a mathematics teacher
टेकोवर करूँ सीन जैसे यह ट का पीरियड
I cover scenes like this is the period of letter T
दिन में मैं रॅपर और रात को मैं शैतान
I'm a rapper during the day and a devil at night
मेरे 2 2 हैं शिफ्ट जैसे पीसी का कीबोर्ड
I shift like a PC keyboard 2-2 times
पसंद हैं फांसले
I like to keep my distance
क्यूंकी दघे झेले मैने काफ़ी
Because I have tolerated a lot of deceit
तभी धोखे नही दे सकता किसिको भी
Therefore, nobody can deceive me
जैसे पानी बचा मेरे पास नही
Like I don't have any saved water
यह कॉपी करते बाहर के रॅपर्स को
This is what outside rappers copy
पता है मुझे वो हैं कौन कौन
I know who they all are
मैं तेंदुलकर दूँगा अब शॉट सभी को
I will give every shot like Sachin Tendulkar
तो 'wear helmet at the back also’
So, wear a helmet at the back also
बोलो मुझे बकसूर
Call me Bakasur
भूखा मैं बैठा हूँ बोहोट
I am sitting here very hungry
दिखता मैं जितना क्रूर
I appear to be that cruel
अंदर से उतना ही सॉफ्ट
But inside, I'm just as soft
तेरे favourite rapper बचा तू
Your favorite rapper, you save
Am gonna eat them all
Am gonna eat them all
नफ़रत नही किसी से मेरे को भाई
I don't hate anyone, brother
और उलझना नही किसी से मेरे को भाई
And I'm not confused by anyone, brother
पर उलझा किसी से तो ऐसा उलझुंगा मैं
But if I get tangled up with someone, I'll get tangled like earphone wires
बाला तू ऋग्उू नको
Bala, don't show off
रघु छे राग माला दाखव नको
Raghu, don't show off your music skills
जिन्न लोगों ने सुना नही अभी तक मुझे
The people who haven't heard about me yet
वो बंटी हैं और उनका साबुन है स्लो
They are like Banti and their soap is slow
बोले लिरिक्स तेरे गंदे हैं काफ़ी
They say your lyrics are quite vulgar
आवाज़ बेसुरी हैं गानों में ब्रो
Your voice is out of tune in songs, bro
मैं साउंड करता काफ़ी अक्चा
I have a pretty good sound
झूठ लगता तो आके देखो मुझे बातरूम में ब्रो
If you think it's a lie, come see me in the bathroom, bro
कहते थे मेरे यह म्यूज़िक को वॅक
They used to call my music weak
आज करते वो सामने से खुद ही कॉंटॅक्ट
Today, they come in contact with me themselves
मैं स्टेटस किया मेरा चेंज
I changed my status
और इनका अब भी सेम, 'हे तेरे, ई आम यूज़िंग व्हाथसूप'
And they still say the same, 'hey, you're using WhatsApp'
तेरे फॅवुरेट रॅपर बचा तू
Your favorite rapper, you save
आम गॉना ईट देम ऑल
I'm gonna eat them all
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Nazz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Hungry beast 🔥🔥🔥
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❤️
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Rib bro ❣️
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Bro you, nazz and headshot are prodigy in this show
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Bukha bakasur
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Hiii sir😊😊
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Naz is taking memes and meaning to the next level in DHH
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Big fan bro..
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