New Boyz are the 18 year old rappers that lead the jerk movement. They made the hit song "You're a Jerk." New Boyz started in 2008 as an underground youth phenomenon from the high desert of southern California, but in only a matter of months, they’ve become rising stars on a national level. In this short time period, 18-year-olds Ben J and Legacy have gone from shows in local high school gyms to performing on the red carpet at the BET Awards and booking an impressive lineup of concerts across the country.
This astounding jump comes from the success of their song “You’re a Jerk,” a hypnotic dancefloor-filler that the New York Times called “pretty much perfect.” Though it started as a favorite on MySpace, it has turned into a certified hit. It not only became the most requested track on influential L.A. radio station Power 106, but it’s taken over playlists around the country. During its first week for sale on iTunes, “You’re a Jerk” sold over 53 thousand copies.
The duo of Ben J (born Earl Benjamin) and Legacy (Dominic Thomas) met as freshmen at Hesperia High School in San Bernardino County. Both were part of the same extra large rap group, but then each left to become solo artists. With their October birthdays only a day apart, they pooled their gift money to buy rudimentary recording equipment. After Legacy transferred to a new school, they decided to combine forces as New Boyz, creating a sound, slang and fashion sense that’s made them the biggest hip-hop group to emerge from L.A. in years.
While “You’re a Jerk” has helped bring New Boyz global recognition, the song has also shown a spotlight on Los Angeles’ growing, and teen-driven, jerk music movement. Jerk music is a stripped down party sound, largely created on home computers for kids with crazy haircuts, and has been building in popularity around the city for years. The neon bright video for “You’re a Jerk” features appearances from many of the rubber-limbed dance crews associated with the scene. In fact, it was these dancers that helped popularize the song in the first place, taking it from MySpace to YouTube and eventually gaining the attention of radio DJs. “We just did ‘You’re a Jerk’ as another song, the fans are the ones that did all the promoting,” says Ben J. “They started making jerk video after jerk video after jerk video to it.”
Though “You’re a Jerk” is the first single from Skinny Jeanz And A Mic, their forthcoming album on Asylum/Warner Brothers, New Boyz is bigger than just one sound. “People think we only do jerk music, but we do a whole lot of everything,” says Legacy. “The album’s about the typical teenage life.” For instance, “Colorz” finds them repping the colorful clothing worn by today’s youth, while “Tie Me Down” takes on girls who are overeager to lock them down in relationships.
Though Skinny Jeanz & A Mic features the sonic imprint of modern movements like hyphy and Atlanta’s own teen rap madness, it’s also heavily influenced by the minimal bass and drum machine sound from hip-hop’s earliest days. While Legacy handled the distinctive production on half of the album, including “You’re a Jerk,” initially this move was done out of necessity. “I knew if we didn’t make our own beats, we’d have to pay people, and we didn’t have any money at the time,” says Legacy. “I had to teach myself to make beats. I’d watch YouTube for tutorials.”
For the rest of the album, New Boyz are going into the studio with Diplo, the internationally respected DJ and producer responsible for MIA’s “Paper Planes,” but are also working with other young L.A. producers including JHawk, Jukebox, Talent and Jay-Nari. The results only enhance Skinny Jeanz And A Mic’s celebration of teenage talent. “They’re kids like us,” says Legacy.
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New Boyz Lyrics
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Man why you always trippin'?
Fuck it. I messed up. Im sorry. Not simpin'.
Nah scratch that I meant it. I
'm tired of this lyin', this cheatin', cryin'.
The difference. What you trynna make? And I cant be mad at that.
I was blind to the fact that you always had my back.
And I noticed that after I saw you cryin'.
We fuss, we fight, we cry
And I ain't trynna hurt you no more.
We fight, we cry
And I ain't trynna hurt you no more
And I ain't trynna hurt you no more
And I ain't trynna hurt you no more
And I ain't trynna hurt you no more
Girl I ain't trynna hurt you no more.
It kinda sorta somewhat seem like every single night.
Your an inch closer to leavin' after every single fight.
I keep screamin' what im thinkin' with out ever thinkin' twice.
'Bout the reason why I argue when I barely think im right.
She always mentionin' how she so sick of my inconsiderence.
Like christmas when I ditched her then I kicked it with a different chick.
I pictured if this situation switched I'd loose it.
Apologizes is to repetitive I'ma just prove it.
We fuss, we fight, we cry
And I ain't trynna hurt you no more.
We fight, we cry
And I ain't trynna hurt you no more
And I ain't trynna hurt you no more
And I ain't trynna hurt you no more
And I ain't trynna hurt you no more
Girl I ain't trynna hurt you no more.
I ain't trynna hurt ya.
I just wanna love you girl.
You get bad sometimes but you still my baby.
Why you wanna walk out the door and give up everything that we've been fightin' for.
Whoa! See I promise this time I'ma change girl.
No more lies, no more cheatin', no more games girl.
I'm just trynna be the one for you
And I'm doin' it all for you.
Give me one more chance.
Let me be the man.
I could be the one you need.
I don't know what I would do with out you girl I'm incomplete.
We fuss, we fight, we cry
And I ain't trynna hurt you no more.
We fight, we cry
And I ain't trynna hurt you no more
And I ain't trynna hurt you no more
And I ain't trynna hurt you no more
And I ain't trynna hurt you no more
Girl I ain't trynna hurt you no more.
In the song "No More" by New Boyz, the lyrics depict the struggles of a couple in a dysfunctional relationship. The song begins with the male apologizing for his past mistakes and acknowledging that his ego was too big to admit that he messed up. He admits that he was blind to the fact that his partner always had his back, and only realizes the depth of the relationship after seeing her cry. The chorus of the song serves as a plea to end the fighting and hurting and move forward as a couple. The verses continue to describe the issues in their relationship, including the male's inconsiderate behavior and tendency to argue without thinking. He promises to change and be the man his partner needs, asking for one more chance to prove himself.
Overall, the lyrics of "No More" are a powerful and relatable expression of the struggles and pain that can come with relationships. The song highlights the importance of acknowledging mistakes, apologizing sincerely, and making efforts to change for the better. The message conveyed through the lyrics is one of hope and commitment to a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
So what you sayin' is my ego's to big to admit that I messed up?
Are you implying that I am too proud to apologize for my mistakes?
Man why you always trippin'? Fuck it. I messed up. Im sorry. Not simpin'. Nah scratch that I meant it.
Why do you keep complaining? Okay, fine. I admit my fault and apologize, but not because I am weak. Wait, forget that. I really am sorry.
'm tired of this lyin', this cheatin', cryin'.
I am exhausted from being dishonest, unfaithful, and causing emotional pain.
The difference. What you trynna make? And I cant be mad at that.
What point are you trying to prove? I cannot be angry with your reasoning.
I was blind to the fact that you always had my back.
I was unaware of how much you supported me through thick and thin.
And I noticed that after I saw you cryin'.
I only realized this after seeing you cry.
The old me is dead now have a moment of silence.
I have left behind my old ways, and we should take a moment to acknowledge this change.
It kinda sorta somewhat seem like every single night. Your an inch closer to leavin' after every single fight.
It seems like every night, we are one step closer to breaking up after each argument.
I keep screamin' what im thinkin' with out ever thinkin' twice. 'Bout the reason why I argue when I barely think im right.
I keep impulsively expressing my thoughts without considering why I argue, even when I am not entirely correct.
She always mentionin' how she so sick of my inconsiderence. Like christmas when I ditched her then I kicked it with a different chick.
She always complains about how I am inconsiderate, such as when I abandoned her on Christmas to be with another girl.
I pictured if this situation switched I'd loose it. Apologizes is to repetitive I'ma just prove it.
If the roles were reversed, I would not be able to handle it. Saying sorry over and over is not enough, I need to show it with my actions.
I ain't trynna hurt ya. I just wanna love you girl.
I do not want to hurt you, I just want to love and care for you.
Why you wanna walk out the door and give up everything that we've been fightin' for.
Why do you want to give up on all that we have fought for and leave me?
See I promise this time I'ma change girl. No more lies, no more cheatin', no more games girl.
I promise to change this time. No more deception, infidelity, or games.
I'm just trynna be the one for you. And I'm doin' it all for you.
I am doing everything for you to be the one you need and deserve.
Give me one more chance. Let me be the man. I could be the one you need.
Please give me another chance to prove myself as the man you need and I could be.
I don't know what I would do with out you girl I'm incomplete.
I do not know what I would do without you. You complete me.
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HUGH CORNWELL, TOMMY LEE JAMES, JEAN JACQUES BURNEL, STUART CRICHTON, JAMELIA DAVIS, BRIAN DUFFY, DAVID GREENFIELD
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