O.G.C. debuted on Smif-N-Wessun's 1995 album Dah Shinin', appearing on the tracks "Sound Bwoy Bureill" and "Cession At Da Doghillee". Later in 1995, they teamed up with Heltah Skeltah to form The Fab 5, and released the single "Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka", which became a Billboard Hot 100 hit, peaking at #75 on the chart. In October 1996, they released their debut album Da Storm, which went on to sell 250,000 in the United States. Two music videos were released from the album, "No Fear", and a dual video for "Hurricane Starang" and "Danjer" titled "Hurricane Danjer". Though the album didn't receive as much attention or as many sales as the other Boot Camp releases, Da Storm received good reviews, and is seen by some as an underground classic. The three released a group album with the Clik in 1997, titled For the People. The album received mediocre reviews, and the Clik's popularity began to decline. O.G.C. released their sophomore album, The M-Pire Shrikez Back, in 1999. The album received strong reviews, but sold little numbers, and the single "Bounce to the Ounce" wasn't able to make an impact. The trio was missing from the scene until 2002, when the Boot Camp returned with their second group album The Chosen Few. The three temporarily retired as a group, but continued work with the Boot Camp Clik, and were featured on the Camp's third group album, The Last Stand in 2006. In a 2006 interview, Duck Down Records CEO Dru-Ha mentioned the possibility of another O.G.C. album, rumored for release in 2007.
Calm Before Da Storm
O.G.C. Lyrics
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Top dog (baby), top dog o' the year
Top dog (top dog), top dog o' the year
Top dog (top dog), top dog o' the year
Top dog, to nice up your part-ee
Tell everybody to leave they shorty shake they body
Cause it's dangerous, in these fills that we walk
You all talk, and ain't nuthin workin upstairs
So stop acting like you know what I be saying when you scared
It's all fair and you won't be around next year
You all done when the wagon done cause the mp's is near
Don't swear, cause you know God don't like ugly
If heads ain't ready for armageddon I say f**k em
Duck down, that's the only safe thing for you
Originoo guns 3,2,1 I thought you knew
I be d.o.g. soldier I'll be
For life, come into my cipher
Big kahuna knife ya
Lt, the lieutant duck this
Fab 5 blowin up like this
Hush watch the bum rush crush it's the storm
Originoo guns 3,2,1 (? ? ) it's on
Quiet riot, leave sides retired
Niggaz don't wanna f**k with this they must be wired
Like snitches fixes hide then slide
Niggaz nowadays got no time for your lies
I ban it heads gwon sink like titanic
But if I put my pawn to your behind then your can it the f**k up
Duck, locked up like douglas
The guns wreck shit that was meant strictly for the exits
Quiet riot.. second source out the storm
Platoon ogc
Louiville sluggah... sgt period
Word is bond
Niggaz in the street got mad love for the beast
Honeys yellin oh my God I'm in the house like the east
If it ain't ogc then it must be heltah skeltah
The fresh flier mc for hire on that ass like fire
So I melt ya I'm still untoucha-
Bull come through like the soviet union then bust ya
If you know it means ya get stomped out much faster, plus plaster
Your face against the wall then burn ya slow like dutch masters
Go out, f**k who you call it's the storm
J. mcnair declares war on all o yall
Yours truly far from booty
The captain of gunclappin a.k.a. the beast from the east
I be the boot camp masterpiece
Word is bond.. squadron ogc
Vil slugga and d.o.g.
As the motherf**kin sky starts to cloud
Those who bought the ogc lp will be preparing for the storm
Get ya umbrellas and ya gym hats
Do it like this do it like that
Word is bond
Vil slugga d.o.g. louiville
Fab 5.. 3-2-1 smif-n-wess.... dru-ha (is you ready..)
The song "Calm Before Da Storm" by O.G.C. is a rap song that talks about being the top dog of the year and how people should watch out for the storm that is coming. The lyrics talk about how it's dangerous in the New York streets, and how it's a race to stay on top. The rapper lies claim to being a D.O.G. soldier, and encourages others to join his cipher. The song also uses metaphors to describe how their music crushes their opponents and how their flow can bring the rain. The beat of the song is hard-hitting and is reminiscent of the late 90s rap scene.
The song contains a lot of slang, metaphors, and references that are specific to the time and culture of the late 90s/early 2000s NYC hip hop scene. It's often difficult for people outside of this community to fully understand the lyrics and the meaning behind them. The song is a representation of the underground hip hop movement during that time, which was an alternative to the mainstream rap that was popular at the time. It shows how the artists were able to carve out their own niche by staying true to their craft and being relentless in their pursuit of success.
Line by Line Meaning
Top dog, (who), top dog o' the year
I am the best, who else could it be, I am the top dog of the year.
Top dog (baby), top dog o' the year
I am the top dog and I am the best of the year, baby.
Top dog (top dog), top dog o' the year
I am the top dog and I am the best of the year, no one can beat me.
Top dog (top dog), top dog o' the year
I am the top dog and there's no competition, I'm the best of the year.
Top dog, to nice up your part-ee
I am the best and I will make your party better.
Tell everybody to leave they shorty shake they body
Encourage everyone to dance and have fun, especially the ladies.
Cause it's dangerous, in these fills that we walk
The environment we live in is hostile and threatening.
It's a rap race in this wicked city we call new york
The competition in the music industry is intense, especially in New York City.
You all talk, and ain't nuthin workin upstairs
You're all talk and no action, you're not even mentally prepared to compete.
So stop acting like you know what I be saying when you scared
Don't pretend to understand me when you're intimidated by me.
It's all fair and you won't be around next year
The competition is fair, but you won't be relevant in the next year.
You all done when the wagon done cause the mp's is near
You're finished when I'm finished, and the military police are closing in on you.
Don't swear, cause you know God don't like ugly
Don't curse, because God frowns upon ugly behavior.
If heads ain't ready for armageddon I say f**k em
If people aren't prepared for the end of the world, I don't care about them.
Duck down, that's the only safe thing for you
Get down and take cover, it's the only way to stay safe.
Originoo guns 3,2,1 I thought you knew
OGC is here and ready to take over, you should have known that already.
I be d.o.g. soldier I'll be
I'm a soldier in this game, I'll always be.
For life, come into my cipher
Be a part of my circle, for life.
Big kahuna knife ya
I will stab you with my large knife.
Lt, the lieutant duck this
The lieutenant ducks down to avoid danger.
Fab 5 blowin up like this
The Fab 5 are exploding in popularity.
Hush watch the bum rush crush it's the storm
Quiet down and watch the chaos that's about to erupt.
Originoo guns 3,2,1 (? ? ) it's on
OGC is here and ready to take over, it's on.
Quiet riot, leave sides retired
The conflict will be quieted, and there will be no more sides to take.
N****z don't wanna f**k with this they must be wired
People don't want to mess with us, they must be crazy.
Like snitches fixes hide then slide
Snitches try to hide and disappear.
N****z nowadays got no time for your lies
People these days have no patience for lies.
I ban it heads gwon sink like titanic
I'll take down competitors just like the Titanic sank.
But if I put my pawn to your behind then your can it the f**k up
If I threaten to embarrass you, you'll back down.
Duck, locked up like douglas
Get down, locked up like a prisoner.
The guns wreck shit that was meant strictly for the exits
Our weapons create chaos when people try to leave.
Quiet riot.. second source out the storm
The conflict will be quieted, and a new source of power will emerge.
Platoon ogc
OGC is an army unit.
Louiville sluggah... sgt period
Louiville Sluggah is a sergeant in the army.
Word is bond
What I say is true, you can trust me.
N****z in the street got mad love for the beast
People in the streets respect and admire us.
Honeys yellin oh my God I'm in the house like the east
Women are excited to be around us, like they would be excited to be in the east wing of the White House.
If it ain't ogc then it must be heltah skeltah
If it's not us, then it must be someone else from our group, Heltah Skeltah.
The fresh flier mc for hire on that ass like fire
We're fresh and ready to take on anyone, with hot rhymes like fire.
So I melt ya I'm still untoucha-
We're so good that we'll melt anyone's rhymes, and we're unbreakable.
Bull come through like the soviet union then bust ya
We come through like a powerful force, then take you down.
If you know it means ya get stomped out much faster, plus plaster
If you understand my message, you'll be taken down even faster and harder.
Your face against the wall then burn ya slow like dutch masters
You'll be pressed against a wall and burned slowly, like a cigar.
Go out, f**k who you call it's the storm
Don't worry about anyone else, it's our time to shine and create chaos.
J. mcnair declares war on all o yall
I declare war on all of you, be ready.
Yours truly far from booty
I am not a weakling, I am strong and capable.
The captain of gunclappin a.k.a. the beast from the east
I'm in charge of shooting weapons, and I'm the best from the east coast.
I be the boot camp masterpiece
I am a masterpiece of my craft, after going through 'boot camp' training.
Squadron ogc
OGC is a squadron of fighters.
Vil slugga and d.o.g.
Vil Slugga and D.O.G. are also members of OGC.
As the motherf**kin sky starts to cloud
As things start to get dangerous and chaotic.
Those who bought the ogc lp will be preparing for the storm
Fans who own our album will know what to expect and prepare for the chaos we'll bring.
Get ya umbrellas and ya gym hats
Get prepared for the storm, bring protection.
Do it like this do it like that
Do whatever it takes to prepare and stay safe.
Word is bond
What I say is true, you can trust me.
Vil slugga d.o.g. louiville
Vil Slugga, D.O.G., and Louiville are members of OGC.
Fab 5.. 3-2-1 smif-n-wess.... dru-ha (is you ready..)
Various other people and groups are ready to join the chaos.
Contributed by Arianna J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.