Pharoahe Monch then signed to Rawkus Records, an indie label. After making several guest appearances on albums like the best-selling Rawkus compilation Soundbombing 2, Monch's much-hyped debut, Internal Affairs was released in 1999. The first single of the album, "Simon Says", was a major hit in 1999; he was later sued for the use of a Godzilla sample for the beat. He also had a 2001 hit with "Got You," though the single ultimately didn't sell well, and he also contributed the track "Fuck You" to the Training Day soundtrack. In 2003, Pharoahe released his final single through Rawkus Records, "Agent Orange", a war-inspired song that revisited the 1991 Organized Konfusion track "Releasing Hypnotical Gases".
Pharoahe's song "Simon Says" was featured in the 2000 cinematic release Charlie's Angels. Viewers will recognize the song and backbeat in the scene where Sam Rockwell is lighting a cigarette in the castle while holding Drew Barrymore hostage. Two of Monch's songs, "Right Here" and "Simon Says" were featured in the movie Boiler Room.
Pharoahe is also affiliated with the rap group The HRSMN. Although not a member of the group (there are only four real members), he is constantly linked to someday join the group when/if they ever expand.
There were rumors his next album, Innervisions, was to be released under Denaun Porter's new Shady Records imprint Runyon Ave., but apparently, the deal fell through; Monch has since announced a deal with Street Records Corporation, home of Wu-Tang Clan, David Banner, and Terror Squad. In June 2007 Monch released his second solo album Desire to critical acclaim. Monch said about the album; "...it's very soulful, very gospel, a fresh, new sound for me." The album's lead single was the self-produced track "Push", with "Let's Go" as its B-Side. The song's music video and single were released in late September 2006. Monch released a second music video entitled "When the Gun Draws" at a Brooklyn music festival in February 2007.
Monch also produced and ghost-wrote the track The Future and ghost-wrote the track Hold Up with Mobb Deep member Havoc on rap mogul Diddy's latest album Press Play. Critics contest that Monch's writing is evident in both the content and the delivery of Diddy's rhymes.
Pharoahe Monch sang the Madden NFL 2002 theme for the game and six years later Desire was featured on the soundtrack of Madden NFL 08.
Pharoahe Monch will release his third solo album W.A.R. (Let My People Go) in 2009. He revealed that the album will be a "throwback to 1993, '94 hip-hop" and will feature production by Black Milk, Mr. Porter, Lee Stone & M-Phazes. A ten-year anniversary re-issue of Internal Affairs will also be released featuring a documentary about the making of the album.
Body Baby
Pharoahe Monch Lyrics
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Oh!
I've got just what you want.
You've got just what I need.
You want my body baby, so let me plant the seed.
You are my heart's delight.
I wanna.
Doin' you.
You make me hot.
If I know who that nigga and the other thinking it's wishful
Sick wit it with a ridiculous flow
Take over, make over, move over.
Jokes over, flows over, who Told ya?
It's a down, except I flipped the script.
From the window to the wall just get low.
Rock and roll, hip-hop music, and disco
T dot O to Atlanta to Frisco
Rufis, oh yeah, with a new twist oh
So y'all can get a gist of the rhyme that I do not miss.
I will not fail.
Please take a glimpse at the time at your own risk.
I will not bail.
Fuck da boys, grab the flock. The planet rock.
The fiends and the fan on the block.
Team's scheme on the knock.
My hand, you want, dreams of your man.
Oh!
Oh!
I've got just what you want. (What I want)
You've got just what I need. (What I need)
You want my body baby (Body baby)
So let me plant the seed. (Plant the seed)
You are my heart's desire. (Heart's Desire)
You set my soul on fire. (Soul on fire)
I wanna. Doin' you.
You make me hot.
Grab the master's plans with ease.
Those seeds can't see past me.
No patch in the plan, the raps are not flash .
Free at last
We never recycle the same songs from last week.
Thank God almighty , we are free at last.
We went back to ash, before raps harassed me.
No relax.
Do not pass.
Do not ask me.
But you can get backstage where you can see ass free.
Elope
The Goat.
Nigga vote for ya boy.
I hope ya lied to the rope and the board.
Smokin the dope.
Relate to the gate.
To the words you wrote, with the moving the scales ya say:
I've got just what you want. (What I want)
You've got just what I need. (What I need)
You want my body baby (Body baby)
So let me plant the seed. (Plant the seed)
You are my heart's delight.
(Heart's Desire)
You set my soul on fire.
(Soul on fire)
I wanna. Doin' you.
You make me hot.
I've got just what you want.
(What I want)
You've got just what I need.
(What I need)
You want my body baby (Body baby)
So let me plant the seed. (Plant the seed)
You are my heart's delight. (Heart's Desire)
You set my soul on fire. (Soul on fire)
I wanna.
Doin' you.
You make me hot.
How's everybody feeling out there?
You want my body baby?
I'll give you my body baby.
You want it.
I'll give it to ya.
(mumbling)
You want my body baby?
Thank you very much.
Goodnight.
The lyrics of Pharoahe Monch's "Body Baby" are a blend of romantic and sexual elements. The song primarily talks about two people who want each other's bodies and the desire to be intimate. The first two lines of the song suggest that the two individuals possess something that the other needs or wants. The third line implies that the individual wants the body of the person they are singing to, and in turn, the singer will plant the seed, a metaphor for sexual intercourse. The fourth and fifth lines seem to highlight the singer's admiration for the listener's physical and emotional presence. The words "I wanna doin' you" insinuate a sexual relationship, and the last line confirms the sexual attraction the individual has towards the listener.
The next few lines of the song are a reference to the singer’s rapping abilities, where he takes over, makes over and moves over, and flows over. The rapper is confident that he will not fail and dares others to take a glimpse at the time at their own risk. The song then takes a change of direction from this solo performance style to a more group-oriented trend, singing about grabbing the master's plan with ease and the team scheming on the knock. With the refrain "Oh! Oh!" peppering throughout the song, it concludes with the singer asking the audience if they want his body.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh!
General exclamation to signify enthusiasm
Oh!
General exclamation to signify enthusiasm
I've got just what you want.
I possess the things you desire.
You've got just what I need.
You possess the things that I require.
You want my body baby, so let me plant the seed.
You desire to be physically intimate with me, so let us engage in sexual activity.
You are my heart's delight.
You bring me immense joy and happiness.
You set my soul on fire.
You ignite a passionate spark within me.
I wanna. Doin' you. You make me hot.
I desire to engage in sexual activity with you, which arouses me.
If I know who that nigga and the other thinking it's wishful Sick wit it with a ridiculous flow Take over, make over, move over. Jokes over, flows over, who Told ya?
If I knew who my critics were, they would see that my rap style is not just wishful thinking. I possess sick rap talent that can take over and outshine others. So jokes on them for thinking otherwise.
It's a down, except I flipped the script. From the window to the wall just get low. Rock and roll, hip-hop music, and disco T dot O to Atlanta to Frisco
It's a party, but I changed the format. From getting low to going wild, with different styles of music such as rock, hip hop, and disco. I am partying from Toronto to Atlanta to San Francisco.
Rufis, oh yeah, with a new twist oh So y'all can get a gist of the rhyme that I do not miss. I will not fail. Please take a glimpse at the time at your own risk. I will not bail.
I rap with a new twist, so listen carefully to the words I am about to say. I guarantee that my rhymes will be impeccable and won't disappoint. You can listen, but at your own risk. I will not fail you nor disappoint you.
Fuck da boys, grab the flock. The planet rock. The fiends and the fan on the block. Team's scheme on the knock. My hand, you want, dreams of your man.
Disregard the police and gather the fans. Party hard like on Planet Rock. The consumers and supporters on the block. The squad is planning their next move, and you desire my company and dream of me.
Grab the master's plans with ease. Those seeds can't see past me. No patch in the plan, the raps are not flash. Free at last We never recycle the same songs from last week.
Take control of the leader's plans with ease. My opponents cannot match up to me. I don't follow patterns, and my raps are original. Liberated from constraints and never repeat my previous tracks.
Thank God almighty, we are free at last. We went back to ash, before raps harassed me. No relax. Do not pass. Do not ask me. But you can get backstage where you can see ass free.
Grateful to be free from stress and pressure. We went back to our roots before music took its toll on me. No time for rest or distractions. Do not try to question me, but you can gain access to the backstage area where you can witness sexy dancers for free.
Elope The Goat. Nigga vote for ya boy. I hope ya lied to the rope and the board. Smokin the dope. Relate to the gate. To the words you wrote, with the moving the scales ya say:
Marry the best rapper in the game. Vote for your boy. I hope you had lied during your confession so you won't be judged. Consuming drugs, And relating to the beat. With the words you wrote and using the scale, you delivered your message, which says:
How's everybody feeling out there? You want my body baby? I'll give you my body baby. You want it. I'll give it to ya. (mumbling) You want my body baby?
Addressing the audience to ask if they are enjoying the event. Asking if anyone in attendance wishes to engage in sexual activity with me, I assure them that I am willing to comply.
Thank you very much. Goodnight.
Expressing gratitude to the crowd for attending the show, and bidding them goodbye.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: OMMAS KEITH-GRAHAM, TROY JAMERSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Antonio Gambardella
This is a classic 🔥💣👍☝️🔝🎙
Dre Hardin
Pharoah be Wildin' Out on his tracks ! Bars and Creativity for days..... His rhyme patterns are crazy. Most people line up the vowels, but Pharoah will flip all consonants somehow and make it work.
kiki1243
How the hell does this only have 105k views.. a flipping pity.. this is a jam ✊✊✊❤
Lord Martin
definitely
blacklightning98
"We are renegades, fuck your gold medal" - Pharoahe Monch 'Calculated amalgumation' Monch is rapping about being a renegade against the World Order. He isn’t interested in being revered and praised as a leader, he just wants to change things. It’s a metaphor for the rap scene. Monch stays underground; he isn’t interested in money, fame, and accolades from the industry, he just wants to speak truth through hip hop.
waadfrelle
Love it!
PsyintZ
Monch.. Rhyme scheme extraordinaire .. Fuckin' dope as they get, folks.
BlueÖysterStan
sick with a ridiculous flow
TRIPOD JOHNSON
2018 and still enjoying this!
Empress_Of_Love1
I WOULD RATHER HEAR MUSIC LIKE THIS THEN MOST OF THE CRAP THAT'S BEING PLAYED ON THE RADIO>>> THIS MUSIC IS POSITIVE & GOOD