Initially, the group was comprised of rappers JT Money, and Debonaire (not to be confused with Miami Bass producer Claudio "Debonaire" Barrella). Discovered by 2 Live Crew's DJ/producer Mr. Mixx at local a talent show, they quickly were signed to Luke Skyywalker Records and released their debut album "2 Low Life Muthas" produced by Mr. Mixx. The group briefly took the subtitle "Baby 2 Live Crew" as a way to market themselves. Upon release, they received most of their attention due to the Miami Bass club hit "Dance All Night", a track that stylistically did not match the album's thuggish content.
Debonaire left the group to spearhead his NYC Hip-Hop inspired act, "Home Team". JT Money continued on as Poison Clan, releasing the album "Poisionous Mentality" in 1992. It was again the act's Miami Bass single, "Shake Whatcha Mama Gave Ya", that gained them the most attention during this time, thanks in part to production by Kenneth "Devastator" Terry. Unlike "Dance All Night", this single was a major hit outside of the Southern club scene, and more importantly, became a blueprint for Miami Bass inspired acts for nearly the remainder of the decade.
Successive albums include 1993's "Ruff Town Behavior", and and 1995's "Strait Zooism", which maintained the act's core following, setting the climate for other Miami based thug rappers such as Trick Daddy. However, much like the bulk of the Luke Records roster, JT Money began quesioning the label's practices, including the amount of unpaid royalties to him. JT left the label and reemerged as a solo artist in the late 1990s.
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Poison Clan Lyrics
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Come in wit dem lyrics and kill the gangstas!
Jt: ahem! hello everybody this jt money the bitchizer...
1: jt money
Yo i can get fly like a plane and then wreck shit
Stomp on compton and flex through the exit
Uhh rainin' on punks like a cloud
So step up if you think your shit's strong
But be prepared to get your whole crew flipped on
'cause i flip niggas like coins
And once i get gone i'm in they ass like hem'rhoids!
Niggas get done, but then so many try
To be like jt motherfuckin' m-o-n-e-y
I get busy like 5pm traffic
Punks get they ass kicked when shit gets drastic
Uhh, niggas don't want none of me, see
When i get hot, i burn they ass like vd
I stay hard like capn' crunch, suckas get capped
And crunched, or dissed if you're rappin', punk
Most of y'all can't understand me
You'll probably say "that nigga that can't be from miami!"
I hate punks with a passion
Hey yo, hoe, tell them niggas what i want!
murder! murder!
2: uzi
Lights, camera, action, it's on
Uzi is the brother on the mike, word is bond
I'm talkin' to all the fallin' niggas, the kinda creep niggas
Step up and get beat, niggas!
'cause if you try the pc, it gets fucked up
We always strapped with the gat, so just shut up
And if i pull, you better pray 'cause you is dead, black
Test me out and you'll see just where my heart's at
That's how it is, fuck you, and motherfuck your crew
I roll with jt and big ram too!
We livin' phat, matter fact, we gets ill, see
And when we roll, we just rippin' up your posse
So if you talk shit, talk it under your breath
'cause if i hear ya, your ass'll be marked for death!
Best believe niggas' heads i be bashin'
And yo, you know what's next!
3: jt money
Check 1-2 for a nigga who step to this
Step up and just wait for my lefts to miss, uhh
Before you get a chance to run ya mouth,
I shoot them thangs to ya ass so you're down for the count!
I beat ya bad asses wit a bad-ass gang o' niggas
I'm from the clan, so of course i be hangin' niggas
No matter how tough you feel or you might look
Drop yo ass with a right hook
I stick out like a saucer, niggas say i'm awesome
Wreck your little 1's 2's 3's and 4somes
The b-i-t-c-h-i-z-e-r,
When i step up you see how i
Keepin' niggas in check, approachin' with the tech
The old-fashioned way i earn my respect
Been down for a minute, did a quick bit
Came back knockin' about the box like (?) did!
So chumps run up and get ran over
I'ma take the usa and japan over
I'm the one-man wreckin' ball that's werckin' y'all
Here's some advice: i'm wreckin' all!
You motherfuckers stop talkin' trash and
Shep the fuck out my way 'cause ...
likkle wicked
The lyrics of Poison Clan's song Action are filled with braggadocio and violent imagery that reflect the tough and aggressive nature of gangsta rap. The song features two different rappers, JT Money and Uzi, who take turns in delivering their rhymes over a sample of LL Cool J's "Rock the Bells." JT Money opens the song with his signature style, boasting about his ability to "get fly" and "flip niggas like coins." He warns his enemies to stay away from him and his crew because they will be "devoured" if they step up. Uzi's verse is equally menacing, as he talks about carrying a gun and being willing to use it against anyone who tries to cross him. The chorus, chanted by a female voice, urges the rappers to "murder" their enemies.
The lyrics of Action are typical of the gangsta rap genre, which emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a response to the social and economic challenges faced by young black men in inner-city communities. The genre is characterized by its emphasis on violence, crime, and street life, and its rejection of mainstream values and authority. Gangsta rappers often adopt aliases and personas that reflect their tough and rebellious image, and use hyperbolic language and vivid imagery to create a sense of danger and excitement. Poison Clan was one of the many groups that emerged during this period, and helped to define the Miami bass sound that was popular in the southern United States.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo i can get fly like a plane and then wreck shit
Jt Money boasts about his ability to flex and cause damage wherever he goes.
Stomp on compton and flex through the exit
Jt Money will confidently wreak havoc on any territory, such as Compton, then smoothly leave the scene.
Uhh rainin' on punks like a cloud
Jt Money will fall on his enemies like rain, defeating them.
Punks get devoured 'cause no punks are allowed!
Jt Money destroys anyone who tries to compete with him because he considers himself the top dog.
So step up if you think your shit's strong
Jt Money challenges anyone who thinks they are strong enough to face him.
But be prepared to get your whole crew flipped on
Jt Money will take on an opponent's entire crew and come out on top.
'cause i flip niggas like coins
Jt Money defeats his enemies with ease, just like flipping a coin.
And once i get gone i'm in they ass like hem'rhoids!
Once Jt Money leaves the scene, he will still be causing trouble for his enemies.
I get busy like 5pm traffic
Jt Money's skills are in high demand and he is always busy like rush hour traffic.
Uhh, niggas don't want none of me, see
Jt Money's reputation is so fierce that no one wants to mess with him.
When i get hot, i burn they ass like vd
Jt Money is so powerful that when he is angry, he can burn his enemy like a venereal disease.
I stay hard like capn' crunch, suckas get capped
Jt Money always stays strong like Captain Crunch cereal and will end up defeating his opponents.
And crunched, or dissed if you're rappin', punk
Jt Money will defeat you and make you look foolish if you try to rap against him.
Most of y'all can't understand me
Jt Money's enemies are not even on his level and don't understand him.
You'll probably say "that nigga that can't be from miami!"
Jt Money's reputation as a tough guy is so great that people assume he's not even from Miami.
I hate punks with a passion
Jt Money despises anyone who challenges him, and he will go the extra mile to defeat them.
Hey yo, hoe, tell them niggas what i want!
Jt Money wants his enemies to know that he means business and will stop at nothing to defeat them.
Lights, camera, action, it's on
Uzi is ready for anything, the stage is set, and he is going to do something big.
I'm talkin' to all the fallin' niggas, the kinda creep niggas
Uzi is addressing all the weak and dishonest people who don't deserve to be in the game.
Step up and get beat, niggas!
Uzi is daring people to step to him, knowing that they will be beaten.
'cause if you try the pc, it gets fucked up
Uzi is warning anyone who tries to test him that they will regret it.
We always strapped with the gat, so just shut up
Uzi is always ready to use his gun, so his enemies should not even try to stand up to him.
And if i pull, you better pray 'cause you is dead, black
If Uzi pulls out his gun, his enemies better start praying because they are as good as dead.
Test me out and you'll see just where my heart's at
Uzi is confident in his skills and his enemies will soon see just how passionate he is about taking them down.
That's how it is, fuck you, and motherfuck your crew
Uzi does not care about anyone else, he's only focused on himself.
We livin' phat, matter fact, we gets ill, see
Uzi is living life to the fullest and having a great time doing it.
And when we roll, we just rippin' up your posse
Uzi and his crew will take out their enemies one by one, destroying their entire team.
So if you talk shit, talk it under your breath
Uzi's enemies should not talk about him unless they want to be taken down.
'cause if i hear ya, your ass'll be marked for death!
If Uzi's enemies talk about him, they will be killed with no mercy.
Best believe niggas' heads i be bashin'
Uzi is not afraid to physically hurt his enemies, he will bash their heads in if he has to.
And yo, you know what's next!
Uzi's enemies should already know that they are going to be destroyed.
Check 1-2 for a nigga who step to this
Jt Money is daring his enemies to step up and face him.
Step up and just wait for my lefts to miss, uhh
Jt Money is challenging his enemies to wait for his punches, knowing that he won't miss.
Before you get a chance to run ya mouth,
Jt Money warns his enemies before they even start talking.
I shoot them thangs to ya ass so you're down for the count!
Jt Money will shoot his enemies to defeat them, leaving them out for the count.
I beat ya bad asses wit a bad-ass gang o' niggas
Jt Money has an entire gang on his side and he will use them to help him defeat his enemies.
I'm from the clan, so of course i be hangin' niggas
Jt Money is part of a powerful clan that is known for taking down its enemies.
No matter how tough you feel or you might look
Jt Money is not intimidated by anyone, no matter how tough they might seem on the outside.
Drop yo ass with a right hook
Jt Money will use his fists to knock his enemies out cold.
I stick out like a saucer, niggas say i'm awesome
Jt Money's skills and reputation make him stand out in a crowd, and people are in awe of him.
Wreck your little 1's 2's 3's and 4somes
Jt Money will destroy his enemies and anyone who tries to help them, no matter how small or large the group.
The b-i-t-c-h-i-z-e-r,
Jt Money is known as the bitchizer, which means he will dominate and defeat anyone who comes his way.
When i step up you see how i
Jt Money's enemies will discover just how tough he is when he steps up to face them.
Keepin' niggas in check, approachin' with the tech
Jt Money is constantly watching his enemies and is always ready to use his gun against them.
The old-fashioned way i earn my respect
Jt Money will earn respect from his enemies the old-fashioned way, by destroying them.
Been down for a minute, did a quick bit
Jt Money has been through some tough times, but has come out on top after serving time in prison.
Came back knockin' about the box like (?) did!
Jt Money has made a triumphant return to the rap game, just like a boxer coming back to the ring after a tough loss.
So chumps run up and get ran over
Jt Money will not hesitate to run over his enemies, leaving them destroyed in his wake.
I'ma take the usa and japan over
Jt Money is so powerful that he could take over entire countries like the United States and Japan if he wanted to.
I'm the one-man wreckin' ball that's werckin' y'all
Jt Money is a one-man army that is capable of taking out anyone who gets in his way.
Here's some advice: i'm wreckin' all!
Jt Money's enemies are advised to stay out of his way because he's coming and he will destroy them all.
You motherfuckers stop talkin' trash and
Jt Money doesn't want to hear any more trash talk from his enemies.
Shep the fuck out my way 'cause ...
Jt Money's enemies should move out of his way because he's coming and he's going to destroy them all.
likkle wicked
This extra line doesn't have any particular meaning, and may be a reference to a Jamaican slang term for 'little wicked'.
Contributed by Madelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.