By 1979 the primary members of this band/collective were Cenac, Yvette "Lady E" Cook, Monique Angevin, and Bob "Chilly B" Crafton. There were two active females at this point and is apparent that at least one female played instruments for the band (per photo), both of which are of significance in the early history of female hip hop artists & women's history in general.
There is also the album "Space Is The Place" from 1985. Chili B passed away on February 25, 2010. RIP!
Jam On Revenge
Newcleus Lyrics
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its cosmo
woof woof
hey boogie hey boogie boogie
boss, de plane de plane
yo cosmo man, why dont you let me rock the mic man
Im bad with the mic man
you see
well check this out
well boss, lets take the train
hotel motel
holiday inn
uhh oh
whos that again
you know this groove aint so bad
one for the trouble two for the test
come on and rock the
uh oh
its cosmo
jam on
because we get enough
jam on jam on
wit yo funky stuff
The above lyrics are from the song "Jam On Revenge" by Newcleus, a classic electro-funk track that was released in 1983. The song starts with a reference to a fictional character named Cosmo, who barks like a dog (woof woof). Then the singer asks Cosmo to let him rock the mic, implying that he's better at rapping. The singer then goes on to say "wiki wiki wiki," which is an onomatopoeic representation of the sound made by a DJ scratching a vinyl record.
The song then continues with the singer suggesting that they take the train instead of a plane, and references the popular phrase "hotel motel, holiday inn," which was made famous by the Sugarhill Gang's song "Rapper's Delight." The singer also says "one for the trouble, two for the test," which is a phrase commonly used by DJs to get a crowd hyped up. The song ends with the repeated phrase "jam on," encouraging people to keep dancing and enjoying the funky music.
Line by Line Meaning
oh no
Expressing surprise or alarm
its cosmo
Referring to Cosmo D, a member of the group
woof woof
The sound of a dog barking
hey boogie hey boogie boogie
Encouragement to dance and get into the groove
boss, de plane de plane
A reference to the TV show Fantasy Island
yo cosmo man, why dont you let me rock the mic man
Asking Cosmo D to let the singer take over the rapping
Im bad with the mic man
Admitting that the singer is not very skilled at rapping
you see
Explaining a point to Cosmo D
wiki wiki wiki
The sound of a record scratching
well check this out
Introducing a new idea or action
well boss, lets take the train
Suggesting taking a train to an unknown destination
hotel motel
Referring to different lodging options
holiday inn
Referring to another hotel chain
uhh oh
A sound of alarm or surprise
whos that again
Asking for clarification or repeating a question
you know this groove aint so bad
Acknowledging that the current music is enjoyable
one for the trouble two for the test
An invitation to participate in the music, possibly with challenges or competition
come on and rock the
Encouragement to dance and participate
uh oh
A sound of alarm or surprise
its cosmo
Referring to Cosmo D, a member of the group
jam on
A call to continue the music and groove
because we get enough
Acknowledging that the music is enjoyable and fulfilling
jam on jam on
Repeating the call to continue the music and groove
wit yo funky stuff
Encouragement to bring one's unique and funky style to the music and dance
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MAURICE BENJAMIN CENAC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Doctor Worm
Found this record and a bunch of other classics in a milk crate in the rain in an abandoned alley in Philly. Took them all out of the wet sleeves and threw them in the trunk in a bag. Whoever left them there CHANGED MY LIFE. Forever greatful!
Goofy Bamboo
I bet they did...I still remember 'White lines' but is the joint my older brother introduced me to and I was baptised that night into the future of music they said would never last...I KNEW THEY WERE WRONG, and would..!
JOEY SHOVER
Nothing happens by chance! 😉😇
Once Bitten
I’m from Philly 🤗
Southwest
Everette
West Philly here! ✊🏾
Maryanne Stewart
Wow what a find Doctor Worm if only a record could tell you its life story from who bought it and where it lived and how it ended up in a street alley in Philly? Enjoy the music! 😊💕🦹♀️
Shelly J
Man, we would fall up into the club and head straight to the dance floor if this was playing. Smurfing our behinds off!! Happy Friday yall!
Joseph Wilson
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Carrie Rosie Fitzpatrick
THIS WAS DEFINITELY THE PERFECT JAWN
TO SMURF ❤
Shelly J
@James Sam Yep!😎