Promoe has released five albums, quite a few 12"s and also many singles with Astma&Rockwell which you can download for free on Looptrooprockers.com. Promoe's albums to date are: Government Music, Long Distance Runner, White Man's Burden, Standard Bearer and the newest one is Kråksången which is in swedish. The label is Looptroops own, David versus Goliath (DvsG) since 1998, which is distributed through Burning Heart. Soundism has given their sound treatment to most of Promoe's recent releases.
Promoe got regonition from the first of the albums but increasingly so with the second album, which made the charts properly, in Sweden and worldwide.
The lyrics have always been political, though slightly shifting in nature.
Government Music, with its cover art borrowing from the the legacy of Aleksandr Rodchenko, and a song bearing ode to the Orwellian George Lucas motion picture THX 1138.
Long Distance Runner, where Promoe started to get heavily into a more ethical perspective with him clad in a big white dress on the album cover and moving the focus a bit to also include subjects such as abstinence from drugs and alcohol.
White Man's Burden, borrowing it's title from Kipling's poem with the same name deals in great detail with contradictory nature of being a white rapping/toasting rasta like artist recording in Jamaica and at the same time being conscious of subjects such as feminism and racism.
In the Jungle
Promoe Lyrics
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(Promoe)
welcome to the jungle or the psycho ward
21 gun salute give me the hottest mike award
don’t get too close because it might go off
David vs Goliath bigger than Microsoft
You know that type of talk
Will get the ladies so wet they puttin dipers on
Just guava jelly love your cellulites and all
(Kunley)
Ohh, sane way we do it a yard
We make the gal them wiggle’n juggle like a battery we charge
A we no fraud pure gal a rush at di Ward oh Lord
We make you call the national guard, give we applauds
We rockin’ it from yard to abroad
You diss Mean Dawg run you over with a Honda Accord
And check Maud, the bitch shouldn’t diss me dawg
You get a triangle nozzle, well big and broad
Chorus:
In the jungle where the riddims play
Loud drums and bass hot women stay
In the jungle where the city prey
On the weak in the street can’t live this way
In the jungle where the riddims play
Loud drums and bass hot women stay
In the jungle where the fassys prey
On the weak in the street can’t live this way
Verse:
(Promoe)
Righteousness and vibes we a full of
People hear the first two lines and be like pull up!
Then I come back again
5000 people outside the club pack ‘em in
Greetin’ my pepole with peace, what’s happenin’?
I’m so happy to be here you look ravishin’
Please, done the violence no more blood splatterin’
Looptroop love bigger than drug trafficin’
(Suku)
Pack it up pack it in, now let me begin
Mek me grab the mike and put down this bottle of gin
Huh, serious as a judge cus we no? Laugh and a grin
Crazyness within, we mash up any riddim we’re given
We make the gal them all a whine and a spin
Them panty wet up when them hear any song when we sing
Bad man a give them every steady mobbing
So when the music a pump it keep my heart throbbing
Chorus
Verse:
(Kunley)
Yo Pee what’s the haps like? Really how you feeling?
(Promoe) Shiie, just like last night – chillin’ like a villain
I’m home alone sippin on the woda homes
If I had one I’m switchin’ off the vodafone
In a focused mode
Flows ridiculous roller coast to coast
I propose a toast to the hottest emcee
Roots, drink the whole damn bottle it’s me!
Chorus
The song "In the Jungle" by Promoe is a captivating track that highlights the life and experiences of the people living in the jungle or the psycho ward. The song starts with Promoe welcoming listeners to the jungle or psycho ward, and he boasts about his talent by asking for the hottest mic award. Promoe advises people not to get too close because it might go off, reminding us of how volatile and dangerous life can be.
Promoe then compares himself to David vs Goliath, and he claims to be bigger than Microsoft in the rap game. His braggadocious talk wins the hearts of the ladies, which Kunley emphasized by saying they make the ladies wiggle and juggle like a battery they charge. They get pure gal rush and will even make you call the national guard. The group boasts of their ability to rock it both in their yard and abroad, and if anyone disses them like Mean Dawg, they run them over with a Honda Accord.
The chorus highlights the challenges and dangers in the jungle, where riddims play and hot women stay, while the city preys on the weak in the street who can't live the way they want. Promoe comes back with more energy, full of righteousness and vibes that make the people pull up. He greets 5000 people outside the club and reminds them to live in peace and stop the violence. Promoe believes in Looptroop love that's bigger than drug trafficking. The song ends with Kunley and Promoe having a conversation about life, with Promoe sipping on woda homes.
Line by Line Meaning
welcome to the jungle or the psycho ward
Entering this environment may be dangerous or chaotic
21 gun salute give me the hottest mike award
Acknowledging excellence in skills or performance
don’t get too close because it might go off
Proceed with caution as there may be a risk of danger
David vs Goliath bigger than Microsoft
Confronting a powerful, challenging opponent
You know that type of talk
Referring to provocative language
Will get the ladies so wet they puttin dipers on
Inducing excitement or arousal
But no R.Kelly all fruits ripe ya’ know
Ensuring consent and mutual attraction
Just guava jelly love your cellulites and all
Appreciating and accepting all aspects of someone
Ohh, sane way we do it a yard
Engaging in the same style and approach in a familiar setting
We make the gal them wiggle’n juggle like a battery we charge
Causing women to dance and move energetically
A we no fraud pure gal a rush at di Ward oh Lord
Expressing authenticity and attracting attention from women
We make you call the national guard, give we applauds
Earning recognition and appreciation for performance
In the jungle where the riddims play
A noisy, rhythmic environment
Loud drums and bass hot women stay
The atmosphere is lively and attracts attractive women
In the jungle where the city prey
Urban life can be challenging and predatory
On the weak in the street can’t live this way
Living in poverty and vulnerability is not sustainable
Righteousness and vibes we a full of
Possessing integrity and positive energy
People hear the first two lines and be like pull up!
Prompting a repeat or rewind of something that is impressive
Then I come back again
Returning with more impressive performance
5000 people outside the club pack ‘em in
Attracting huge crowds of fans
Greetin’ my pepole with peace, what’s happenin’?
Welcoming and addressing friends and fans in a friendly way
I’m so happy to be here you look ravishin’
Expressing joy and admiration for the audience
Please, done the violence no more blood splatterin’
Urging an end to physical conflict and injury
Looptroop love bigger than drug trafficin’
Love and unity are more valuable and powerful than illegal activities
Pack it up pack it in, now let me begin
Prepping to start a performance
Mek me grab the mike and put down this bottle of gin
Focusing on delivering a great performance
Huh, serious as a judge cus we no? Laugh and a grin
Being professional and dedicated to one's craft
Crazyness within, we mash up any riddim we’re given
Having a wild energy and ability to perform on any rhythm
We make the gal them all a whine and a spin
Causing women to dance and move energetically
Them panty wet up when them hear any song when we sing
Exciting and arousing women with performances
Bad man a give them every steady mobbing
Pressure and intimidate challengers with aggressive behavior
So when the music a pump it keep my heart throbbing
Performing music fuels one's passion and excitement
Yo Pee what’s the haps like? Really how you feeling?
Asking about a friend's well-being and mood
Shiie, just like last night – chillin’ like a villain
Relaxing and enjoying oneself
I’m home alone sippin on the woda homes
Drinking alone at home
If I had one I’m switchin’ off the vodafone
Ignoring phone calls or messages
In a focused mode
In an intense and productive mindset
Flows ridiculous roller coast to coast
Impressive and versatile performances across different locations
I propose a toast to the hottest emcee
Celebrating and recognizing the most skilled performer
Roots, drink the whole damn bottle it’s me!
Encouraging a friend to celebrate with alcohol
Contributed by Brayden S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.