Shortly After they joined, Richie decided to hand the crew over to Sas Killa, who had then recruited members such as Striver (Striver Productions), Vener Remah and Darq e Freaker. As a collective they started hitting most underground radio stations incluing the well known 1Xtra. Past. Nu Brand then went on to release a video for the track "Dreaming" Ft. Chanel, Sas Killa and Mr Wong in 2005, which reached No.3 in the Channel U charts and received numerous amounts of radio play on various stations such as 1Xtra. By the time 2006 kicked in, the infamous "Gash By the Hour" track was launched onto TV screens, which went straight into Channel U at the No.1 spot for a massive for 13 weeks. The track received huge responses from Djs and fans with an equally impressive amount of spins on 1xtra, Choice FM and a wide range of underground stations.
The track also featured on underground cd compilations. Following the success of Gash By the Hour they then decided they would call on a household name for a 2007, a remake of Maxwell D's track "Serious", they recruited more talented MC's including Infa Red, Hoodlem, Brags, Tall Kid, Meter and blacks. The track was named "Anthem" and after release the video also went straight in at No.1 on Channel U and stayed there for 10 consecutive weeks. All 3 tracks were Produced by Striver Productions whilst "Anthem" was co-produced with Freaker. 2008.
On a roll the boys then did a cover of the Gorillas "Feel so Good" and got massive radio spins from Djs Such as Westwood, Semtex, Cameo, Mastersteps and a long list of others. Brags who is part of the Nu Brand team also released a solo track on to Channel U, which has been receiving massive plays and is being played on various underground stations. NBF style is like no other, the dress sense 'colorful and funky.' As you can see from their music videos, Nu Brands style is a big influence on their music, which is why they are so interesting to watch and a worthwhile journey to go and see live.
Nu Brand Flexxx are notorious for their energy, all of their videos and shows have a great amount of energy. Full of dances, jokes and enough talent to show kids, teenagers and adults the fun side of music! Nu brand flexxx is not just a group, it's a lifestyle.
Anthem
Nu Brand Flexxx Lyrics
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We dedicate this one to the hip-hop culture y'all
Brought to you by the world famous wake-up show!
Bobby Steels, Staple' tails, M-C's get your lips stapled
Project Killa Hill is stamped on the map like the compass
Sacred sword play tongue-twist, piercin' holes in you
You can't escape, 70,000 kilowatts blast through your box
One stopped, parks pops his trunk
Snare pops loud as glock shots
Bass like an M-80 in your face, cops stop, give us citation
We pause for radio station identification
Wake up wake up wake up!
When I Woke-Up, I got the mic and never chocked up
Busted a verse and all the G's in Cali loc'ed up when I was summoned
Styles were mixed like the Drummonds, Killer Clown is comin'
Look around, your town is crumblin'
This Big Tech from the midwest, leavin' M-C's lipless
On The Wake-Up Show, make up no, stories about my shake-up flow
Put me off in a cipher? Potna, you can't fuck wit the sniper
Your flow's premature, clean your dirt diaper
Mic heister, psycho, alpha-schizo
Hypno, chryo-gat flow, guru and ain't nobody tighter
Sway and Tech heard me flow and its sealed
Now I got Swedish women yelling "Tech N9nes's vild"
This place is my house, I might as well erase my face wit white-out
Cause y'all can't see me like Mase's eyebrows (where you at?)
Climped out of a nice house,
Through the front window and heard this guy shout
"Hey that's my couch, bitch!"
Pull a nine out during a rhyme bout
While I'm rippin' this shit, put a clip in it spit five rounds
And murder you hoes worse than a convertible flippin' vertical
Nose first wit the top off landin' upside-down
You're tied down and duct-taped, fuck rape
I'd rather just hump a slut's leg wit my nuts shaved
And Sway and Tech, two disk jokeys
Breakin' so many friggin' needles I wonder if they inject
Lo and behold, better than platinum or gold
Yes God bless success, never forsake your soul
Xzibit take control, locked loaded and ready to roll
Play the upper hand, a man that's never gon' fold
Cause your tape sucks, find a new hobby that you can take up
Or listen to my niggas Tech and Sway so you can Wake-Up
The X-man, catch me doin' drills in the Danger Room
Big game hunting, from high-noon to the full moon
Wit synonyms, I get an adrenaline rush
From minimum thrusts, bust multiple assaults in small interims
As horrid as Borris Kolaf was
When I cut your neck, leave a little piece of flesh
So the head won't fall off, hauled-off
Sawed-off shotgun blast, he asked
Why did he have to die like cast metal?
O, huh, C now like Omar Credle
We pone pedal at a high resolution
On the Wake-Up Show wit Sway, Tech and DJ Revolution
I sway the tech wit the Tech and Sway
Step away, wet and spray, rep the day
Who over debt to pay get swept away
Across the whole board like checker play
When I blaze your whole sect' arrays
Wake-Up Show for those slept away
Niggas that the trey, hit the deck and pray
DJ Revolution, spinnin' like lead from out the heck-AK
Tearin' your neck away, flood up the street wit bloody decora'
Until the head of Jake investigate
What? Sway can give it to you, but whatcha gon' do wit it
Tech can give it to you, but whatcha gon' do?
Rev can give it to you, but whatcha gon' do wit it
I can give it to you, wha wha wha what what!
Yo yo Chino makes the world go 'round
Fuckin' up entire record companies like Harrel did to Motown
Vominous talk, poison pen, hominous walk
What flow will I destroy wit this time, the most commonest thought
The drama that's brought, caught us in a midst of sibling rivalry
For instance, there's nothing in existence that can survive wit me
Clone me like sheep, I clean house like Tony Rand-all
Wit style filed for sexual harassment like Tisha Camp-bell
You're wack like Will Smith, your rhyme style is pansy
I fuckin murder your young style like JonBenet Ramsey
Now who the master to beg? Your demo gets passed on the reg'
You shouldn't have been signed if you had a white cast on your leg
I'm Wake-Up Show reppin wit Sway and Tech
My tec's like Tekken, the industry weapon
I'm Chino X, bring K-R-S in
De de de de de de da di day, K-R-S-One comin' wit' the Tech and Sway
Yo, I rock up the littlest set, and on the biggest set
As ill as it gets I still manage to wiggle your neck wit sweat
Never forget, the bigger the budget the bigger the debt
You gotta be willin to rock in the middle of dry and in the middle of wet
But I'm willin to bet, on a Sway & a Tech
They stay in effect, never been a pain in the neck, they gainin' respect
Nevertheless I wreck you, now you know what Sway and Tech do
I'll be back but for now just sackle!
Fresh, for ninety nine you suckas!
The song "Anthem" by Nu Brand Flexxx is an homage to the hip-hop culture and opens with a dedication to it. The song features multiple verses by different artists, including Bobby Steels, Staple' tails, M-C's, Xzibit, Sway, Tech, DJ Revolution, and KRS-One. The verses in the song are filled with wordplay and metaphors that showcase the artists' lyrical prowess and range. The artists touch on various themes, including gun violence, sexual harassment, record companies, and sibling rivalry. The song also praises the Wake-Up Show, a popular radio program that was instrumental in promoting hip-hop artists in the 90s.
The song's opening verse by Bobby Steels, Staple' tails, and M-C's sets the tone for the entire track. The artists use metaphors like "sacred swordplay tongue-twist" and "70,000 kilowatts blast through your box" to showcase their lyrical strength. Xzibit's verse takes a darker turn with lines like "Pull a nine out during a rhyme bout" and "murder you hoes worse than a convertible flippin' vertical." KRS-One's verse stands out with lines like "on a Sway & a Tech, they stay in effect, never been a pain in the neck, they gainin' respect," highlighting the influence of the Wake-Up Show and the respect it commanded in the hip-hop community.
Overall, "Anthem" is a lyrical masterpiece that showcases the diversity and richness of the hip-hop culture. The song is an homage to the genre, the artists who shaped it, and the radio program that helped popularize it.
Line by Line Meaning
Bobby Steels, Staple' tails, M-C's get your lips stapled
Bobby Steels and Staple' tails are skilled M-C's that silence their competition
Project Killa Hill is stamped on the map like the compass
Project Killa Hill has made a significant impact in the hip-hop world and is recognized everywhere
Sacred sword play tongue-twist, piercin' holes in you
With their lyrical skills, they effortlessly attack and dominate their opponents
You can't escape, 70,000 kilowatts blast through your box
Their powerful music can't be ignored, it penetrates through every speaker system
Woke wit alarm clocks, cars drivin' slow down the block
Their music wakes up the neighborhood and catches everyone's attention
One stopped, parks pops his trunk
A car stops and the driver opens the trunk to reveal the sound system
Snare pops loud as glock shots
The drumbeat hits hard like gunshots
Bass like an M-80 in your face, cops stop, give us citation
The bass is so intense it attracts attention from the police who issue a warning
We pause for radio station identification
They take a moment to acknowledge and represent the radio station broadcasting their music
When I Woke-Up, I got the mic and never chocked up
As soon as they woke up, they grabbed the microphone and delivered a flawless performance
Busted a verse and all the G's in Cali loc'ed up when I was summoned
Their impressive rap verse summoned the respect of all the gangsters in California
Styles were mixed like the Drummonds, Killer Clown is comin'
Their versatile rap styles resemble the mixing of the famous Drummond family, and it's a warning that they are about to dominate
Look around, your town is crumblin'
They observe the downfall of other rappers and the collapse of their influence in the towns they claim
This Big Tech from the midwest, leavin' M-C's lipless
Big Tech, representing the Midwest, destroys other M-C's, leaving them speechless
On The Wake-Up Show, make up no, stories about my shake-up flow
They demand the truth to be spoken about their groundbreaking rap style on The Wake-Up Show
Put me off in a cipher? Potna, you can't fuck wit the sniper
Challenging them to a rap battle is futile, as they are unbeatable like a skilled sniper
Your flow's premature, clean your dirt diaper
The opponent's rap flow is underdeveloped and needs improvement, they are compared to a dirty diaper
Mic heister, psycho, alpha-schizo
They are ruthless when it comes to taking control of the microphone, with a dark and unpredictable personality
Hypno, chryo-gat flow, guru and ain't nobody tighter
Their hypnotic, icy cold rap flow showcases their expertise, and there's no one better
Sway and Tech heard me flow and its sealed
Sway and Tech witnessed their impressive rap skills and instantly recognized their talent
Now I got Swedish women yelling 'Tech N9nes's vild'
Their fame has reached Sweden, and Swedish women are expressing their wild enthusiasm for Tech N9ne
This place is my house, I might as well erase my face wit white-out
They have established dominance in the music industry, with their influence being so strong it's as if they own the place
Cause y'all can't see me like Mase's eyebrows (where you at?)
They are exceptionally elusive and difficult to detect, just like Mase's eyebrows
Climped out of a nice house, through the front window and heard this guy shout
They exited a luxurious house through a window, and someone inside noticed and yelled
"Hey that's my couch, bitch!"
Someone inside the house confronts them for taking their couch without permission
Pull a nine out during a rhyme bout
They take out a gun while rapping
While I'm rippin' this shit, put a clip in it spit five rounds
They simultaneously rap and load a gun, firing five shots
And murder you hoes worse than a convertible flippin' vertical
They are capable of killing their enemies in a more brutal way than a car flipping upside down
Nose first wit the top off landin' upside-down
They emphasize the destructive nature of the car crash, with the top of the convertible landing first
You're tied down and duct-taped, fuck rape
They intend to restrain their enemies with duct tape, but they won't sexually assault them
I'd rather just hump a slut's leg wit my nuts shaved
They prefer engaging in sexual activity with a promiscuous person while their genitals are shaved
And Sway and Tech, two disk jokeys
Sway and Tech are referred to as skilled DJs
Breakin' so many friggin' needles I wonder if they inject
Their DJ skills are so intense that they break many needles, as if they are injecting their music into your veins
Lo and behold, better than platinum or gold
They are more valuable and esteemed than platinum or gold records
Yes God bless success, never forsake your soul
They acknowledge the importance of success but emphasize not losing sight of one's morals and integrity
Xzibit take control, locked loaded and ready to roll
Xzibit is prepared to take charge and dominate, fully equipped and ready for action
Play the upper hand, a man that's never gon' fold
They always have the advantage and will never give up or surrender
Cause your tape sucks, find a new hobby that you can take up
They criticize the poor quality of someone's music and suggest finding a different hobby to pursue
Or listen to my niggas Tech and Sway so you can Wake-Up
They recommend listening to Tech and Sway's music to awaken and improve
The X-man, catch me doin' drills in the Danger Room
They are compared to the X-Men, honing their skills in a setting of danger and challenge
Big game hunting, from high-noon to the full moon
They are relentless and go after big targets from midday to midnight
Wit synonyms, I get an adrenaline rush
They experience an intense surge of adrenaline when using synonyms in their raps
From minimum thrusts, bust multiple assaults in small interims
They effectively execute multiple attacks in short periods of time, with minimal effort
As horrid as Borris Kolaf was
They are as terrifying and disturbing as the fictional character Borris Kolaf
When I cut your neck, leave a little piece of flesh
They inflict a neck wound, deliberately leaving a small remnant as a gruesome signature
So the head won't fall off, hauled-off
Leaving a small piece of flesh keeps the head intact and prevents it from detaching from the body
Sawed-off shotgun blast, he asked
They use a sawed-off shotgun to attack and someone responds with a question
Why did he have to die like cast metal?
The person wonders why death came suddenly and violently, comparing it to cast metal
O, huh, C now like Omar Credle
They reference Omar Credle and compare themselves to him in terms of skill and impact
We pone pedal at a high resolution
They excel at a high level and continue to push forward relentlessly
On the Wake-Up Show wit Sway, Tech and DJ Revolution
They proudly appear on the Wake-Up Show with Sway, Tech, and DJ Revolution
I sway the tech wit the Tech and Sway
They skillfully control and manipulate technology, with Sway and Tech by their side
Step away, wet and spray, rep the day
They demand others to step back and witness their dominance, spraying their lyrics and representing every day
Who over debt to pay get swept away
Anyone who owes them money will face severe consequences and be eliminated
Across the whole board like checker play
They dominate and control every aspect, just like a game of checkers across the board
When I blaze your whole sect' arrays
They impressively attack and defeat entire rap crews
Wake-Up Show for those slept away
They represent the Wake-Up Show for those who have overlooked its significance
Niggas that the trey, hit the deck and pray
Their enemies are advised to take cover and pray when they hear the word 'trey'
DJ Revolution, spinnin' like lead from out the heck-AK
DJ Revolution spins records with exceptional speed, resembling bullets fired from a high-powered weapon
Tearin' your neck away, flood up the street wit bloody decora'
They violently rip away their opponent's neck and cause blood to flow through the streets, creating a gruesome scene
Until the head of Jake investigate
Their actions continue until law enforcement investigates and intervenes
What? Sway can give it to you, but whatcha gon' do wit it
Sway is capable of providing something valuable, but they question if the listener is prepared to handle it
Tech can give it to you, but whatcha gon' do?
Tech also has something to offer, but they challenge the listener to prove their worthiness
Rev can give it to you, but whatcha gon' do wit it
Even DJ Revolution has something to offer, but they question how the listener will utilize it
I can give it to you, wha wha wha what what!
They confidently claim that they can provide what the listener needs
Yo yo Chino makes the world go 'round
Chino has a significant impact on the world and its movements
Fuckin' up entire record companies like Harrel did to Motown
Similar to how Harrel caused turmoil in Motown, Chino disrupts and damages record companies
Vominous talk, poison pen, hominous walk
They possess a destructive and poisonous energy, both in their words and their demeanor
What flow will I destroy wit this time, the most commonest thought
They anticipate demolishing their opponents with a style and flow that is commonly underestimated
The drama that's brought, caught us in a midst of sibling rivalry
They find themselves caught in a conflict and competition among their own group, similar to sibling rivalry
For instance, there's nothing in existence that can survive wit me
Their dominance is unmatched, and nothing can withstand their presence or skills
Clone me like sheep, I clean house like Tony Rand-all
They suggest cloning themselves because they are so successful and efficient, just like Tony Randall in household cleaning
Wit style filed for sexual harassment like Tisha Camp-bell
They relate their impressive style to Tisha Campbell, who has filed for sexual harassment, implying their power and impact
You're wack like Will Smith, your rhyme style is pansy
They insult someone's mediocre rap skills and compare them to Will Smith, suggesting their style lacks authenticity
I fuckin murder your young style like JonBenet Ramsey
They harshly criticize and annihilate someone's inexperienced rap style, comparable to the tragic murder of JonBenet Ramsey
Now who the master to beg? Your demo gets passed on the reg'
They question who's in control and assert that their demo is frequently shared and admired
You shouldn't have been signed if you had a white cast on your leg
They suggest that someone's lack of talent is so evident that they shouldn't have been signed to a record deal, even if they had a physical injury
I'm Wake-Up Show reppin wit Sway and Tech
They proudly represent and endorse the Wake-Up Show alongside Sway and Tech
My tec's like Tekken, the industry weapon
They compare their skill and influence in the music industry to the game 'Tekken', emphasizing their power
I'm Chino X, bring K-R-S in
They introduce themselves as Chino X and invite KRS-One to join them
De de de de de de da di day, K-R-S-One comin' wit' the Tech and Sway
KRS-One collaborates with Tech and Sway to deliver their collective music and talent
Yo, I rock up the littlest set, and on the biggest set
KRS-One confidently performs on small stages and large stages with immense skill
As ill as it gets I still manage to wiggle your neck wit sweat
Even at the utmost level of intensity, they can still captivate and impress their audience
Never forget, the bigger the budget the bigger the debt
They remind everyone that having a larger budget in the music industry often leads to bigger financial obligations
You gotta be willin to rock in the middle of dry and in the middle of wet
They emphasize the importance of being adaptable and willing to perform in any situation, regardless of its challenges
But I'm willin to bet, on a Sway & a Tech
They express their confidence and willingness to place a bet on the success and talent of Sway and Tech
They stay in effect, never been a pain in the neck, they gainin' respect
Sway and Tech consistently impress and never cause any trouble, resulting in their rising reputation
Nevertheless I wreck you, now you know what Sway and Tech do
They confidently claim victory over their opponents and assert that others should be aware of what Sway and Tech are capable of
I'll be back but for now just sackle!
They promise a return but, for now, they leave their audience in awe
Fresh, for ninety nine you suckas!
They declare their freshness and superiority over others, particularly in the year 1999
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management
Written by: MARK HOPPUS, TOM DE LONGE
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