The group was founded by Yogi B in 1990. The original members of Poetic Ammo were Yogi B and Anand and they were formerly known as DEFX. They become popular amongst local clubs and pubs such as Piccadilly, Canton City, Party Box and many more in Petaling Jaya. The first single they released with Kenny Music (Kenny Remy Martin) was "Run" and "Only You", released under Positive Tone.
Anand later left DEFX and set up another underground rap group with Amoo Tha (also known as Jason), and they called themselves THA 2.O with a music style of hardcore rap with g-funk style. Anand was the rapper and Jason the turntablist in the band. Their shows were arranged by Siva Saga Entertainment. Anand left the group after he married Sherina. Jason continued solo. His solo album was never released due to censorship issues
Their first album entitled "It's a Nice Day to be Alive"(1998) received rave reviews and won awards. This was followed by their second album entitled "The World is Yours"(2000). Their third album was entitled "Return of Tha' Boombox". The band has won numerous awards including the "Best English Album" award in the Malaysian Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM)(Music Awards) 1999, and the "Best Music Video" awards in the AIM 2000 & 2001.
Recently Yogi B released an album titled "Vallavan" in collaboration with Natchatra. This album took Yogi and his team to peak. After which Yogi B was approached by Kollywood(Tamil) music director G.V.Prakash to produce and perform in a song alongside S.P.Balasubramaniam for the Dhanush starring movie, Pollathavan(2007). They are often referred as Kavidhai Kundargal Yogi B with Emcee Jesz also made appearance in the movie , Kuruvi, a Vijay starrer, in a song . Dr.Burn from Natchatra has also performed in a Tamil movie called Sivi. There has been not much activity coming from Poetic Ammo in the past few years.
Point Blanc has started his independent Voyeur Records and have come out with several singles like "Ipoh Mali" and "KL Leng Chai" in 2007. Later that year, he release "Straight To The Point", his solo LP and also his clothing line "Voyeurizm". During the "Voyeurizm" launch, he said there will be a second LP coming, maybe by 2008.
Landslyde formed his own rap metal band, Dragon Red. They recently won the Best New Local English Artiste in the 2007 AIM Awards & Landslyde is the only person to ever won that award twice.
C Loco has pursue a solo career n had a single "Legend of Boo" & was also featured in the soundtrack for the movie "Sumo-Lah" with the song "V.V.I.P". He recently released his next single in Malay titled "Bintang" featuring Moe Nasrul. Reportedly his next English song is titled "Hip Hop" and it features a Hindi chorus sung by a promising new talent named Rekka.
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Poetic Ammo Lyrics
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Take it down when I'ma take it down
Cause when I'am rock up on the mic to the break of dawn
Something's on, Somethings on and I mean it goes on
Cause when I'm jamming on the mic you feel it going on
(Repeat 2*)
I mean brother it just keeps going on
Cause when I'm jamming on the mic you relly feel it going on!
Lock me up in a cage of politic chains you try to contain slain
Those who against the inevetable reign of hip hop
Number 1 MC in tha game
Streets of Malaysia recognize and represent my name
Mad unbelieveable skills
Many be witness to my poetic rhetoric skills
As and when me come you know ah as and when me come
Me swat them fly wannabes in an Asian fashion
Pop, drop yes me be the hip-hop cop
Check your ammo from bottom to top
Pretty boy it don't give me joy to toy with your pride
But disrespect me and I will deploy
Boom..aha-aha beatbox scratch you of like a disc jock
High on my skills and you'll be gone
Tell me now can you feel it there's something's on
Chorus
If you are that MC's to come and front with me
Then step up step up come on and show me your stuff
Recognize represent wannabe
Point Blanc , C.Loco , Landslyde , Yogi be
From Kuala Lumpur Poetic Ammo hip hoppers get down with me
*C.LOCO*
When I take the time to step on the stage
The crowd's in a rage in your face Something's on
As we break into another song no point in going wrong
In a Positive Tone
No denying Poetic Ammo we're complying
Comin up with hits like the heroes high-flying
Taking no damage from the cheap shots
A magical transformation to hit you on your weak spot
Bridge
C.Loco,Point Blanc...
*POINT BLANC*
Lyrical rage flowin' within my veins I express my pains
Through verbal ecstacy wrapped in emotional chains
Expressin myself to my maximum potential
Dope as lyrics now that's a crucial essential
Flowin' with this instrumental
My skills are as sharp as a dagger penetratin' through solid metal
And when I drop my poetic delivery
Whack MC's starts to tremble and all of them better flee see
Chorus
Break 2
Now here I come (Check baby take me down)
Now here I come (Check baby take me down)
There's somethin' on (Check baby take me down)
It's goin' on (Check baby take me down)
*LANDSLYDE*
The moment of truth uhh what , where and who
To release belief it's time that I'm comin' through
With the element of surprise no drama shit and no cries
From my script like the tales from the crypt acquires
Knowledge the challenge to face the change
The dream team comes down to
Trust Sniper to the extreme
And I will all I can be on stage I excel explode
Responsibility is my load I engage
Uncontrolable force within me is the source
Of the friction of my action and my moves
Are the cause , It ain't fiction real life
Mistake no animation give and take never
Evaporate like cactus this is my focus
And I know I emphasis I've been told
My new flow now try this
Maximum spectrum and exxpression from
This section of song Ammo the underdogs
Kuala Lumpur something's on
Chorus
The song "Something's On" by Poetic Ammo is a hip-hop track that talks about the unstoppable and continuous flow of music and the strength of rap as an art. The song touches various themes like the reign of hip hop, struggles, determination, and unity. In the first verse, the singer talks about the feeling of going on and on when he's jamming on the mic, and the feeling is so strong that one can feel it. The second verse speaks of the uncontainable reign of hip hop and the skills of Yogi B in rapping. He also warns about not disrespecting him. The third verse is about recognizing and representing hip hop from Kuala Lumpur, and how Poetic Ammo is complying and making hits.
Throughout the song, there are different references to other rappers like Point Blanc, C. Loco, and Landslyde, who also bring their unique perspectives on the flow of music and their role in the hip hop scene. The chorus has a challenge for other MCs to front with them and show their stuff, but the ultimate goal is unity and appreciation for the art of hip hop.
Overall, "Something's On" by Poetic Ammo is a song filled with energy, passion, and a message of unity among hip hop artists from different backgrounds.
Line by Line Meaning
Take it down when I'ma take it down
Lower the volume when I start rapping.
Cause when I'am rock up on the mic to the break of dawn
When I'm rapping until early morning.
Something's on, Somethings on and I mean it goes on
There's a groove happening and it won't stop.
Cause when I'm jamming on the mic you feel it going on
When I'm really into the rhythm, you can feel it too.
I mean brother it just keeps going on
The good vibe never stops.
Lock me up in a cage of politic chains you try to contain slain
If you try to suppress my lyrics with politics, it won't work.
Those who against the inevetable reign of hip hop
Those who oppose the unstoppable growth of hip hop.
Number 1 MC in tha game
I'm the best rapper in the game.
Streets of Malaysia recognize and represent my name
The people in Malaysia know and support me.
Mad unbelieveable skills
I have crazy, unbelievable skills.
Many be witness to my poetic rhetoric skills
A lot of people have seen my great poetic skills.
As and when me come you know ah as and when me come
Every time I come, you know it's gonna be good.
Me swat them fly wannabes in an Asian fashion
I crush the fake rappers in an Asian way.
Pop, drop yes me be the hip-hop cop
I'm the authority figure in hip-hop.
Check your ammo from bottom to top
Make sure you're ready to perform.
Pretty boy it don't give me joy to toy with your pride
I don't like to mess with your ego.
But disrespect me and I will deploy
If you disrespect me, I will retaliate.
Boom..aha-aha beatbox scratch you of like a disc jock
I'll beat you in a beatbox battle like a professional DJ.
High on my skills and you'll be gone
I'm confident in my skills, and you'll be defeated.
Tell me now can you feel it there's something's on
Can you sense the dynamic energy of the performance?
If you are that MC's to come and front with me
If you think you can rap against me.
Then step up step up come on and show me your stuff
Come up to the stage and prove yourself.
Recognize represent wannabe
Identify and support talented artists who aren't famous yet.
Point Blanc , C.Loco , Landslyde , Yogi be
A list of talented rappers, including me.
From Kuala Lumpur Poetic Ammo hip hoppers get down with me
In Kuala Lumpur, people love to dance to my music.
When I take the time to step on the stage
When I start performing.
The crowd's in a rage in your face Something's on
The audience is hyped and engaged.
As we break into another song no point in going wrong
When we start a new song, keep the good vibes going.
In a Positive Tone
In a happy mood.
No denying Poetic Ammo we're complying
Everyone loves our music.
Comin up with hits like the heroes high-flying
Making great music like the heroes of the past.
Taking no damage from the cheap shots
Ignoring insults from those who don't like us.
A magical transformation to hit you on your weak spot
We'll hit you where it hurts the most.
Lyrical rage flowin' within my veins I express my pains
I rap with passion, expressing my emotions.
Through verbal ecstacy wrapped in emotional chains
Using rhymes and wordplay to express intense emotions.
Expressin myself to my maximum potential
Rapping to the best of my ability.
Dope as lyrics now that's a crucial essential
Using great lyrics is a key component of hip-hop.
Flowin' with this instrumental
Rapping to this beat.
My skills are as sharp as a dagger penetratin' through solid metal
I'm a talented rapper with great wordplay.
And when I drop my poetic delivery
When I rap with good delivery and flow.
Whack MC's starts to tremble and all of them better flee see
Other rappers become intimidated and run away.
Now here I come (Check baby take me down)
I'm about to perform, lower the volume.
There's somethin' on (Check baby take me down)
The music's about to start.
It's goin' on (Check baby take me down)
The music is happening right now.
The moment of truth uhh what , where and who
This is the time to show what you're made of.
To release belief it's time that I'm comin' through
I'm about to show you what I can do.
With the element of surprise no drama shit and no cries
I'll surprise you without any negative emotions.
From my script like the tales from the crypt acquires
My rhymes are clever and memorable like scary stories.
Knowledge the challenge to face the change
The challenge of learning and adapting to new ideas.
The dream team comes down to
Working together to achieve great things.
Trust Sniper to the extreme
Putting extreme trust in a teammate named Sniper.
And I will all I can be on stage I excel explode
I'll give it my all and perform to the best of my ability.
Responsibility is my load I engage
Taking responsibility for my music and performances.
Uncontrolable force within me is the source
The passion and energy within me drives my music.
Of the friction of my action and my moves
My actions and movements create friction and energy.
It ain't fiction real life
This is based on reality, not made up.
Mistake no animation give and take never
I won't make any mistakes, and I won't take anything for granted.
Evaporate like cactus this is my focus
Not losing sight of my goals.
And I know I emphasis I've been told
I know what's important and people have told me.
My new flow now try this
My new rap style, give it a try.
Maximum spectrum and exxpression from
Using all aspects of hip-hop to express myself.
This section of song Ammo the underdogs
This part of the song is about Poetic Ammo, the underdogs of hip-hop.
Kuala Lumpur something's on
Something exciting is happening in Kuala Lumpur with Poetic Ammo's music.
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