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.
What We Are
Potluck Lyrics
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Is one of the best collaborations of all time
Kansas City's
Humboldt County's
Show 'em we are what we are (hey yo!)
When I rap no never know what the fewer, better
A mouth full of cheddar make a greedy setter
Never ever gonna stop, 'cause I rock forever (forever)
You ain't never gonna see me when I be me
When it comes to the rhymes, can't beat me
All the girls say, you complete me
Even some 'em weekly wanna meet me (haha)
Bust on the scene like Jeezy (yeeeah)
And everybody want a Potluck CD
After the show, collect the dough
Then we go to the hotel blowin' smoke
You gonna hold the Po' because my flow is dope
Because I'm invincible, you can't sink the boat
Fuck American Idol, we rock hardcore bitch
Get stupid, get dumb, matter fact let's thizz
Underrated in about my peers
Put the pump in the back of the Benz
Quick better tell all your friends
It's Potluck and Tech N9ne rockin' again
And we rockin M-O with Krizz Kaliko
His flow is so cold, gotta go gold
And a lock in the do' like a fo-fo at a show
Man I'm never so-so
Under syllable criminal won't forget it but let it go
In the stereo, sure up and gettin' high
Motherfuckers starin' but pity for 'em baring
But when they lyric go and if you wanna bet 'em they gonna die
Now we gotta roll the riches (no lie)
Hanging up the colder bitches (don't cry)
Gotta stand in the street with my hand on my dick
Cause I wanna be sayin', I'm rich bitch (bitch!)
When I party with ya'll
We drinkin' Crown up at the bar
When I'm smokin' with ya'll
Take it to the head 'til we fall
And we duckin' the law
We hit them corners 'til they gone
See I'm fuckin' with ya'll, 'cause we are what we are
When I party with ya'll
We drinkin' Crown up at the bar
When I'm smokin' with ya'll
Take it to the head 'til we fall
And we duckin' the law
We hit them corners 'til they gone
See I'm fuckin' with ya'll, 'cause we are what we are
Anybody got another pill
I gotta get a motherfucker to give me the artificial loving
I wanna be trippin', I gotta be high
Tryin' to kick it hella wicked until we die,
Never the nigga to get a milli when I'm trippin' and buckin' it
I'm the nigga in the party with your bitch and I'm fuckin' it
But you gotta be ready to get up and go
If you wanna start up a fight over raggedy ho's
Me and Potluck, put the cocks up, in a hot slut
Tryin' to bust a nut before the slot locks up
Given a minute to get us up in it but everybody shiver when I deliver the jock pops up
Underrated he made it a bomb with the heat
Makin' it so it ain't never calm in the street
Tech the nigga with One Ton, nigga we come from nothin'
We bustin' like hell spawns on a bu-bu-bu-bu-beat
Verbally you heard of me, murder thee, mental capacity
Flippin' with Missouri in back of me, pack a be
Thinkin' I'm 'bout to be Tech attack a motherfucker with the tongue
Nigga you better be steadily bringin' the melody,
Readily, 'cause every nigga's thinkin' ahead of me
We'll never be fetty because I bring it like a bullet from a gun
So what you really wanna do?
Get back on the road, get a sack, crack a brew
Put a bitch in the back and I give her what she really
Want a motherfucker to makin' it do, what it do
With the Carrabou Lou, 151, Malabu Rum, and Pineapple Juice
You know the party gotta be fun, compatible groups of nigga's
Chillin' with your home girls in 707 with the liquor
When I party with ya'll
We drinkin' Crown up at the bar
When I'm smokin' with ya'll
Take it to the head 'til we fall
And we duckin' the law
We hit them corners 'til they gone
See I'm fuckin' with ya'll, 'cause we are what we are
When I party with ya'll
We drinkin' Crown up at the bar
When I'm smokin' with ya'll
Take it to the head 'til we fall
And we duckin' the law
We hit them corners 'til they gone
See I'm fuckin' with ya'll, 'cause we are what we are
Bartender can I get another round
With a little bit a ice and a lot more Crown
Keep it strong with the clowns when I'm in your town
Bet it all goes down, 'cause I got that sound
Say what I want to when I jump up on your rhythm
When I smoke better try Humboldt
Better hit 'til you cry and choke
Now know why I rhyme so dope
Party all day and night with a hoe
Gotta get that dough like I just passed go
Where the next show better be the best, yo
Kick it at the hotel, I just get so frisco
All the way to 'Isco, flow magic and I say presto
Let a nigga get a little sip of X-O
I pull the best one and tell the bitch let's go (come on)
I do what I do, rap what I be
Flow straight heat, gettin' high in the street
Got what I need, grow a mouth full of seed
You can take it from me, we the top of the peak
Do what I can for the fan, I am what I am, I'm another weed man
Green like a vegan, not a mean man
I don't gotta green thumb, I gotta whole green hand
When I party with ya'll
We drinkin' Crown up at the bar
When I'm smokin' with ya'll
Take it to the head 'til we fall
And we duckin' the law
We hit them corners 'til they gone
See I'm fuckin' with ya'll, 'cause we are what we are
When I party with ya'll
We drinkin' Crown up at the bar
When I'm smokin' with ya'll
Take it to the head 'til we fall
And we duckin' the law
We hit them corners 'til they gone
See I'm fuckin' with ya'll, 'cause we are what we are
The song “What We Are” by Potluck is a high-energy anthem that celebrates the group’s unique identity and their love for partying and having a good time. The lyrics are packed with references to drinking and smoking, as well as shout-outs to different cities and collaborators who have helped the group along the way. In particular, the song features a verse by Tech N9ne and Krizz Kaliko, both of whom are renowned MCs from Kansas City.
The opening bars of the song set the tone for the rest of the track, with Potluck declaring that “what you’re about to witness / is one of the best collaborations of all time.” The song is heavy on braggadocio, with all three members of the group claiming to be the best at what they do. They rhyme about their skills on the mic, their ability to attract women, and their prowess when it comes to making money.
Interestingly, despite their hard-partying image, Potluck also incorporates references to their struggles and the difficulties they’ve faced as independent musicians. They refer to being underrated by their peers and talk about the need to hustle in order to make ends meet. Overall, the song is a celebration of the group’s unique identity and a statement of their intention to keep doing what they do best.
Line by Line Meaning
What you're about to witness
Prepare yourself for an incredible collaboration
Is one of the best collaborations of all time
This collaboration is truly exceptional
Kansas City's
Representing the city of Kansas City
Humboldt County's
Representing the county of Humboldt
Show 'em we are what we are (hey yo!)
Prove to everyone that we are true to ourselves
When I rap no never know what the fewer, better
When I rap, my words are carefully chosen and impactful
A mouth full of cheddar make a greedy setter
Having money can bring out a person's greed
Got a mean vendetta, my team is too clever
I have a strong desire for revenge, and my team is incredibly intelligent
Never ever gonna stop, 'cause I rock forever (forever)
I will never quit because I have enduring talent
You ain't never gonna see me when I be me
No one can truly understand me
When it comes to the rhymes, can't beat me
I am unmatched when it comes to my lyrical abilities
All the girls say, you complete me
Many girls feel that I am the missing piece in their lives
Even some 'em weekly wanna meet me (haha)
Even some people who see me regularly want to meet me
Bust on the scene like Jeezy (yeeeah)
I make a grand entrance just like Jeezy
And everybody want a Potluck CD
Everyone desires to have a Potluck CD
After the show, collect the dough
After the performance, we gather the money we earned
Then we go to the hotel blowin' smoke
We go to the hotel and smoke marijuana
You gonna hold the Po' because my flow is dope
You'll feel the need to surrender to my impressive flow
Because I'm invincible, you can't sink the boat
No matter what others do, I am untouchable
Fuck American Idol, we rock hardcore bitch
I don't care about American Idol, we make hardcore music
Get stupid, get dumb, matter fact let's thizz
Let's have a wild and crazy time
Underrated in about my peers
I am underappreciated by my colleagues
Put the pump in the back of the Benz
I keep a gun in the back of my Mercedes-Benz
Quick better tell all your friends
Spread the word to your friends quickly
It's Potluck and Tech N9ne rockin' again
Potluck and Tech N9ne are collaborating once more
And we rockin M-O with Krizz Kaliko
We are rocking the state of Missouri with Krizz Kaliko
His flow is so cold, gotta go gold
Krizz Kaliko's flow is exceptionally good and will achieve gold status
And a lock in the do' like a fo-fo at a show
We ensure security at the venue like a handgun
Man I'm never so-so
I am consistently extraordinary
Under syllable criminal won't forget it but let it go
I hold a grudge against those who criticize my rhymes, but I must learn to let it go
In the stereo, sure up and gettin' high
People are enjoying our music and getting high
Motherfuckers starin' but pity for 'em baring
People look at us with envy, but we feel sorry for them
But when they lyric go and if you wanna bet 'em they gonna die
If they challenge us with their lyrics, they will fail
Now we gotta roll the riches (no lie)
We must accumulate wealth and success
Hanging up the colder bitches (don't cry)
Leaving behind the less important people in our lives
Gotta stand in the street with my hand on my dick
Asserting dominance and confidence in the street
Cause I wanna be sayin', I'm rich bitch (bitch!)
I want to proudly proclaim my wealth and success
When I party with ya'll
When I hang out with all of you
We drinkin' Crown up at the bar
We enjoy drinking Crown Royal at the bar
When I'm smokin' with ya'll
When I smoke marijuana with all of you
Take it to the head 'til we fall
Continue smoking until we are heavily intoxicated
And we duckin' the law
Avoiding law enforcement
We hit them corners 'til they gone
We drive recklessly through the streets until we elude the police
See I'm fuckin' with ya'll, 'cause we are what we are
I am associating with all of you because we are true to ourselves
Anybody got another pill
Does anyone have another pill to consume
I gotta get a motherfucker to give me the artificial loving
I need someone to provide me with love through the use of drugs
I wanna be trippin', I gotta be high
I desire to be under the influence of drugs and experience hallucinations
Tryin' to kick it hella wicked until we die
Attempting to have an extremely wild time until we no longer live
Never the nigga to get a milli when I'm trippin' and buckin' it
Even when I am heavily intoxicated, I don't acquire large sums of money
I'm the nigga in the party with your bitch and I'm fuckin' it
I am the person at the party who is engaging in sexual activity with your significant other
But you gotta be ready to get up and go
You need to be prepared to leave quickly
If you wanna start up a fight over raggedy ho's
If you want to engage in a fight over unimportant women
Me and Potluck, put the cocks up, in a hot slut
Me and Potluck participate in sexual activities with attractive women
Tryin' to bust a nut before the slot locks up
Attempting to climax before it becomes difficult to engage in sexual activities
Given a minute to get us up in it but everybody shiver when I deliver the jock pops up
Given a short amount of time to engage in sexual activities, but everyone becomes nervous when I start talking about it
Underrated he made it a bomb with the heat
Despite being underestimated, he delivered an impressive performance
Makin' it so it ain't never calm in the street
Creating a constant state of chaos in the streets
Tech the nigga with One Ton, nigga we come from nothin'
Tech N9ne and One Ton come from humble beginnings
We bustin' like hell spawns on a bu-bu-bu-bu-beat
We are aggressively rapping on the beat like demons from hell
Verbally you heard of me, murder thee, mental capacity
You have heard of my impressive verbal skills, my ability to harm others lyrically, and my mental prowess
Flippin' with Missouri in back of me, pack a be
Representing Missouri, I am ready to fight
Thinkin' I'm 'bout to be Tech attack a motherfucker with the tongue
Expecting that Tech will aggressively rap and verbally attack his opponents
Nigga you better be steadily bringin' the melody
You should consistently provide a melodious element to the song
Readily, 'cause every nigga's thinkin' ahead of me
Other people are always one step ahead of me
We'll never be fetty because I bring it like a bullet from a gun
We will never be rich because I deliver my music with intense speed and impact
So what you really wanna do?
What do you truly desire to accomplish?
Get back on the road, get a sack, crack a brew
Go back on tour, obtain drugs, and open a beer
Put a bitch in the back and I give her what she really
Take a woman to the back and provide her with what she truly desires
Want a motherfucker to makin' it do, what it do
Desire for me to show off my skills and do what I do best
With the Carrabou Lou, 151, Malabu Rum, and Pineapple Juice
Drinking a combination of Carrabou Lou, 151, Malabu Rum, and Pineapple Juice
You know the party gotta be fun, compatible groups of nigga's
The party will be enjoyable, with people who get along well
Chillin' with your home girls in 707 with the liquor
Having a good time with your female friends in the 707 area code while drinking alcohol
Bartender can I get another round
Requesting another round of drinks from the bartender
With a little bit a ice and a lot more Crown
Wanting some ice in the drink and a generous amount of Crown Royal
Keep it strong with the clowns when I'm in your town
Having a good time with the funny and entertaining people when I visit your town
Bet it all goes down, 'cause I got that sound
I am confident that the party will be a success because I provide great music
Say what I want to when I jump up on your rhythm
I freely express myself when I start rapping on your beat
When I smoke better try Humboldt
When I smoke marijuana, it's best to try the high-quality strains from Humboldt County
Better hit 'til you cry and choke
Smoke until you are overwhelmed and unable to speak
Now know why I rhyme so dope
Now you understand why my rhymes are incredible
Party all day and night with a hoe
Spending the entire day and night partying with a promiscuous woman
Gotta get that dough like I just passed go
I need to make money quickly and easily
Where the next show better be the best, yo
The next performance needs to be exceptional
Kick it at the hotel, I just get so frisco
Relaxing at the hotel, feeling great and full of energy
All the way to 'Isco, flow magic and I say presto
Traveling all the way to San Francisco, where my flow is enchanting and impressive
Let a nigga get a little sip of X-O
Allow me to have a small drink of Cognac
I pull the best one and tell the bitch let's go (come on)
I select the most attractive woman and invite her to leave with me
I do what I do, rap what I be
I do what I am passionate about, which is rapping
Flow straight heat, gettin' high in the street
My flow is incredibly hot, and I enjoy smoking marijuana in public
Got what I need, grow a mouth full of seed
I have everything I require, and I can produce many children
You can take it from me, we the top of the peak
Take my word for it, we are at the pinnacle of success
Do what I can for the fan, I am what I am, I'm another weed man
I do my best for my fans, I am true to myself, and I am someone who sells marijuana
Green like a vegan, not a mean man
I am rich and successful, not someone who is angry or hostile
I don't gotta green thumb, I gotta whole green hand
I don't need gardening skills, I have an abundance of money
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Written by: KERRY PHILLIPS, TIM JAMES
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