Combining an average joe sensibility along with syrupy west coast beats, clever samples, and witty rhymes Potluck's weed inspired song topics include everything from life and loves tribulations to neck-snapping battle raps.
Back in 1995, 1 Ton, who originally hails from San Diego, and UnderRated, who was born and raised in Humboldt, met at a dj trial. "We were the two tightest djs there, so it was natural we hooked up," remembers UnderRated about the first encounter.
Despite the fact that they were from different backgrounds, 1 Ton is African-American and UnderRated is Jewish, the two formed a musical chemistry as Emcees, Producers, and Djs which translated into some of the best club and house parties Humboldt has ever seen.
In 2000, the group released their debut album "Humboldt County High." They distributed the record themselves up and down the West Coast through a label they formed, called Lost Koast Productions.
In Humboldt, "We became so popular, we were selling more albums than Brittany Spears," smiles 1-Ton, about the groups early days. Songs like the weed inspired "Humboldt County High" and the more serious "Whats Your Purpose" catapulted Potluck into the mix of up and coming West Coast rappers.
Potluck went on to release 2 more full length Cds: 1. Potluck "Tha Lost Koast Kollective" (2002) a compilation album featuring Potluck with underground MCs from Brooklyn, NY. to Humboldt County, Ca. and 2. Potluck "Harvest Time" (2005) which features collaborations with Tech N9ne, E-40, The Mystik Journeymen, and Equpito.
Currently Lost Koast Productions and Suburban Noize Records have teamed up to bring you Potluck "Straight Outta Humboldt" which is primed to go down as a marijuana lovers classic. It has appearances from Kottonmouth Kings, The Luniz (I got 5 on it), Tech N9ne, and a host of others. It is scheduled for release Summer of 2006.
To date Potluck has toured the U.S. and performed with the likes of Too $hort, E-40, Atmosphere, Tech N9ne, Lloyd Banks, Living Legends, Bone Thugs, J5, Andre Nickatina, Blackalicous, and Kottonmouth Kings.
Smoke Session
Potluck Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I′m captain chronic, cap, captain chronic sa say what's up sa say what′s up
(1 Ton):
I'm the champion of smokin grass I won it back to back
I'm Jordan, I′m Magic, I′m Kobe, I'm Shaq
A chronic OG, the top of the tree
I′m dating Mary Jane and I always go to lunch with her
I'm from Humboldt County so u really just a customer
Hundred dollar blunts all day every day
Watch a half-ounce of weed disappear in my ashtray
I gotta couple new flavors from my neighborhood
Call me the chronic savior all my marijuana′s good
Real talk there's no need to say it twice
One hit from my blunt no doubt will change ya life
When it comes to smoking big trees of cannabis
I get ya so high ya think it′s laced with angel dust
Potluck we got a resume that can't be touched
Smoke big, grow big we don't give a fuck!
(Potluck):
Rolling up a blunt for another smoke session
Get your papers start rollin, we smokin′ the best and keep going
Rolling up a blunt for another smoke session
Blow your smoke in the sky, everybody wanna smoke and get high
Rolling up a blunt for another smoke session
Get your papers start rollin, we smokin′ the best and keep going
Rolling up a blunt for another smoke session
Blow your smoke in the sky, everybody wanna smoke and get high
(UnderRated):
Up early in the morning all my friends coming through
Roll another blunt its like dey ja voo
I smoke and I rap if ya hate fuck you
Skip a freestyle I kick a pay per view
Give a damn about a copper
Blow the smoke in the air watch it hover like a helicopter
Cause everybodys high where I come from
The studio's so foggy I can barely see 1 Ton
The truest weed group you heard in your life
We up all night writtin raps underneath the grow light
This is real . . . i seen hella pounds of hydroponic
\N and yes I′ve been around greenhouses full of chronic
Come one come all everybodys waitin
Everybody smoking big at the potluck celebration
Better bring ya best make a good first impression
Now roll another blunt for another smoke session
(Potluck):
Rolling up a blunt for another smoke session
Sample (1Ton): I'm captain chronic, cap, cap, captain chronic
Rolling up a blunt for another smoke session
Sample (1Ton): I′m captain chronic so salute me and say what's up
Rolling up a blunt for another smoke session
Get your papers start rollin, we smokin′ the best and keep going
Rolling up a blunt for another smoke session
Blow your smoke in the sky, everybody wanna smoke and get high
(Garth Vader):
Yeah, we keep it blunted never fronted when its time to roll
Coughing up some resin smoke sessions with hash in the bowl
Watching out for the highway patrol up on the 101
Windows tinted gray on my way down to so hum
You got that kotton mouth from fucking with this chronic king
The only time im selling out is when I'm harvesting
Handling this heavy weight like I should be in golds gym
Diesel Kush and grapes everytime we roll in
Roll big or roll thin just roll it up now lets begin
To roll another one its never done we smoke it till the end
My finger tips are roach clips really quick to spin
Any kind of weed I bring its guaranteed you'll hit again
You never know when I might just bring out the best taste
Mixing different blends just to crack your chest plate
We thank you buyers thats coming from us suppliers
Got a text from ton it said i need some culivader fire now I′m
(Potluck):
Rolling up a blunt for another smoke session
Get your papers start rollin, we smokin′ the best and keep going
Rolling up a blunt for another smoke session
Blow your smoke in the sky, everybody wanna smoke and get high
Rolling up a blunt for another smoke session
Get your papers start rollin, we smokin' the best and keep going
Rolling up a blunt for another smoke session
Blow your smoke in the sky, everybody wanna smoke and get high
The song "Smoke Session" by Potluck is a celebration of marijuana use and the culture surrounding it. The lyrics describe the experiences of the artists, who are proud of their ability to smoke large quantities of marijuana and enjoy it to the fullest. They compare themselves to famous basketball players like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, suggesting that their smoking abilities are just as impressive as these athletes' basketball skills. They also describe their connections to the marijuana industry and their ability to find the best products available. The chorus repeats the idea of rolling up another blunt and enjoying the effects of the drug, surrounded by friends who share the same passion.
Overall, the song is an ode to the marijuana culture, celebrating the experience of smoking and the community that surrounds it. The lyrics are filled with references to different strains of marijuana and methods of smoking, suggesting that the artists are experts in this area. They also express a sense of rebellion against traditional society, where marijuana use is often frowned upon or even illegal. The fact that they are able to openly discuss their love for the drug suggests that they are proud of their identity as marijuana enthusiasts and are willing to face the consequences that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the champion of smokin grass I won it back to back
I am the best at smoking weed and have won the title multiple times in a row
I'm Jordan, I'm Magic, I'm Kobe, I'm Shaq
I am the best of the best when it comes to smoking weed, like legendary basketball players
A chronic OG, the top of the tree
I am an experienced smoker and am at the top of the weed game
The one the feds watch who got connects like me
The law enforcement keeps an eye on me because I have connections to get high-quality weed
I'm dating Mary Jane and I always go to lunch with her
I love smoking weed and spend a lot of time doing it
I'm from Humboldt County so u really just a customer
I come from a place known for growing high-quality weed, so you are only a customer to me
Hundred dollar blunts all day every day
I smoke expensive blunts filled with top-notch weed all the time
Watch a half-ounce of weed disappear in my ashtray
I smoke so much weed that it seems like an enormous amount just disappears in my ashtray
I gotta couple new flavors from my neighborhood
I have recently acquired some new and exciting strains of weed from my neighborhood
Call me the chronic savior all my marijuana's good
My weed is of such high quality that it's like I'm a savior for those who smoke it
Real talk there's no need to say it twice
I'm being serious, no need to repeat it
One hit from my blunt no doubt will change ya life
Just one hit from my weed will have a profound effect on you
When it comes to smoking big trees of cannabis
When it comes to smoking large amounts of weed
I get ya so high ya think it's laced with angel dust
I can get you so high that it feels like the weed is laced with another drug
Potluck we got a resume that can't be touched
As a group, Potluck has a reputation for smoking high-quality weed that no one can match
Smoke big, grow big we don't give a fuck!
We smoke a lot of weed and grow it too, and we don't care what anyone thinks about it
Rolling up a blunt for another smoke session
We're preparing to smoke another blunt
Get your papers start rollin, we smokin' the best and keep going
Get your rolling papers ready and let's continue smoking the best weed
Blow your smoke in the sky, everybody wanna smoke and get high
Let's blow our smoke up into the sky and enjoy getting high
Up early in the morning all my friends coming through
My friends are coming over early in the morning to smoke weed
Roll another blunt its like dey ja voo
We're rolling another blunt as if we're experiencing deja vu
I smoke and I rap if ya hate fuck you
I rap about smoking weed, and if you don't like it, I don't care
Skip a freestyle I kick a pay per view
I'm so good at rapping that I could perform on a pay-per-view event
Give a damn about a copper
I don't care about the police
Blow the smoke in the air watch it hover like a helicopter
Let's blow our smoke in the air and watch it swirl around like a helicopter
Cause everybody's high where I come from
In my town or among my friends, everyone smokes weed
The studio's so foggy I can barely see 1 Ton
The studio is so filled with smoke that I can't see my bandmate, 1 Ton
The truest weed group you heard in your life
Potluck is the most authentic weed-loving group you'll ever hear
We up all night writtin raps underneath the grow light
We stay up all night smoking weed and writing rap lyrics under the light that helps plants grow
This is real . . . i seen hella pounds of hydroponic
Our love for weed is genuine, I've seen a lot of pounds of high-quality weed grown hydroponically
and yes I've been around greenhouses full of chronic
I've visited greenhouses that are full of nothing but high-quality weed
Come one come all everybody's waiting
Everyone is excited and waiting for the weed session to begin
Everybody smoking big at the Potluck celebration
Everyone is smoking large amounts of weed at the Potluck gathering
Better bring ya best make a good first impression
Bring your best weed and show everyone what you're capable of
Now roll another blunt for another smoke session
Let's roll another blunt and continue smoking weed together
Yeah, we keep it blunted never fronted when its time to roll
We always have weed and are always ready to smoke it
Coughing up some resin smoke sessions with hash in the bowl
We cough up resin from smoking and enjoy smoking hash in a pipe
Watching out for the highway patrol up on the 101
We are cautious of the police on the highway 101 while driving around with weed
Windows tinted gray on my way down to so hum
I have tinted windows on my car as I drive to Southern Humboldt, known for growing high-quality weed
You got that kotton mouth from fucking with this chronic king
Your mouth is dry because you're smoking my top-notch weed
The only time I'm selling out is when I'm harvesting
I'm not selling out on my love for weed, but only when I'm harvesting it to sell
Handling this heavy weight like I should be in golds gym
I'm dealing with a lot of weed, as if I'm lifting heavy weights in a gym
Diesel Kush and grapes everytime we roll in
We always have high-quality weed strains like Diesel Kush and grapes
Roll big or roll thin just roll it up now lets begin
Let's roll a blunt, no matter the size, and start smoking
To roll another one its never done we smoke it till the end
We never stop smoking and always finish the blunt
My finger tips are roach clips really quick to spin
I use my fingers as roach clips and can spin a blunt really quickly
Any kind of weed I bring its guaranteed you'll hit again
No matter what kind of weed I bring, you're guaranteed to want to smoke it again
You never know when I might just bring out the best taste
I might surprise you and bring out the best tasting weed you've had
Mixing different blends just to crack your chest plate
I'm mixing various strains to make a blend that will make you cough
We thank you buyers that's coming from us suppliers
We thank our customers for buying weed from us
Got a text from ton it said I need some culivader fire now I'm
1 Ton texted me saying he needs some high-quality weed, so I'm on my way to provide it
Rolling up a blunt for another smoke session
We're preparing to smoke another blunt
Blow your smoke in the sky, everybody wanna smoke and get high
Let's blow our smoke up into the sky and enjoy getting high
Writer(s): Chris Elliott, Garth Hudson, James Kerri, Joshua Leiderman
Contributed by Addison Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.