After Madlib began working with Stones Throw Records, he was convinced to release Quasimoto, first as a featured MC on Peanut Butter Wolf's "Styles Crews Flows Beats" 1998. Finally, Madlib put out Quasimoto's debut solo album - The Unseen - in 2000. This album received much praise from both underground hip-hop press and mainstream media, making it onto Spin Magazine's top albums of the year list.
After a subsequent journey through jazz production and collaborations with MF DOOM & J Dilla, Madlib called on Quasimoto again for his second album, The Further Adventures of Lord Quas (2005). Stones Throw describes the album, "playing like something like a smoked-out comedy/crime Blaxploitation flick," and with further critical acclaim, it continued to build Madlib's reputation as one of the most creative and fearlessly skewed creators in hip-hop.
In 2013, a third Quasimoto album was released, Yessir Whatever. This album is compiled of "12 tracks recorded over 12 years," half of which were rare and out of print vinyl releases, and others being previously unreleased.
Asked by Rolling Stone magazine if there would ever be more Quasimoto, Madlib stated, "Yes, but I still haven't finished. It takes time. It has to be on a different level. The shrooms were the stuff that made me do Quasimoto in the first place. Hopefully, I get back on that level where I can finish it."
The visual aspect of Quasimoto - a small, animated figure, usually yellow, with a brick in his hand - has been developed over the years by illustrator Jeff Jank, who is Madlib and Stones Throw's long-time art director. Quasimoto was originally not meant to be seen, but by the second album, the visual character himself was referred to in the album's lyrics.
Broad Factor
Quasimoto Lyrics
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I see the neck-breaking, butt-shaking freaks of this year
Yeah, so peep the steelo of how it go
Your neck turning cos your head already know
So pass that ---- and watch Quas dip fast
And have honeys back in the jeep catching whiplash
Backs so fat, have you all on smile?
Take my dick to the motel, do things that make you raise your eyebrows
So hit that poon or protect your d---
Eject, wrong, I'm still stabbing with my prong
I be blowing up lots, you'd be thinking he was sitting on a nail bomb
Stay on and keep rocking please
I feel sorry for the blind men ---- ain't seeing these
Acting, we roll with bad tens or basics
After I'm down I pass it off to the next face
She has her head turned cos she knows her backs is fat
Shake it up like this and a little like that
She got your head turning cos her face ain't wack
But move on like this and then like that
She got your head turning but she look like a snack
Now it's on like this and then like that
She got your head turning cos her backs is fat
Shake it up like this and then like that
Them backs pack energy like nuclear reactors
My name is Lord Quas and this be the broad factor
After, please don't choose me I'll take a toke
(Look) the girl here over there [?]
No jokes, I see tan lines and start aiming mines
That girls so fine, a hundred dumb niggas in line
Bump into my old ex-girl, now we blending
And menage a trois, don't say jack, then walk quiet like a ninja
I enter, freaks, so you should expect (what?)
To practice yoga so we can get other postions set
We got sexed up, guess what? I'm the one that hit it
You won't neglect it, my jim be employing paramedics
I get it, yeah and it'll stay that way
I know you'll be back, I got some dimes on layaway
And I'll be here freaking fly honeys that make you sway
Do me a favor (what's that?), tell your girl I ain't hit it yet
She has her head turned cos she knows her backs is fat
Shake it up like this and a little like that
She got your head turning cos her face ain't wack
But move on like this and then like that
She got your head turning but she look like a snack
Now it's on like this and then like that
She got your head turning cos her backs is fat
Shake it up like this and then like that
The lyrics of Quasimoto's song "Broad Factor" depict Lord Quas's unapologetic and almost crude sexual encounters with multiple women. The opening lines suggest that the song is meant to appeal to listeners who are tired of superficial sexual innuendos prevalent in contemporary music. The lyrics that follow describe Lord Quas's encounters with various well-endowed women whom he desires to be with. He also mentions smoking marijuana while he takes his conquests in his jeep.
Lord Quas is portrayed as having immense sexual prowess, which is suggested from the lyrics that describe him having sex with multiple women in quick succession. The chorus of the song describes how women's backs seem to be attractive to men, and how they can make men turn their heads. The lyrics suggest that women's bodies hold a specific kind of energy that men find alluring.
While some listeners might consider the lyrics objectifying to women, it is important to recognize that "Broad Factor" is a reflection of Lord Quas's experiences and desires. It is one of Quasimoto's most explicit songs, and it's up to the individual listener to decide whether to embrace or reject its content.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you're tired of dumb shit so check this hit
Listen up because this is worth your time
I see the neck-breaking, butt-shaking freaks of this year
I'm checking out all the beautiful women with their great bodies
Yeah, so peep the steelo of how it go
Take a look at my style and how I do things
Your neck turning cos your head already know
You're naturally attracted to what you see
So pass that ---- and watch Quas dip fast
Pass me the marijuana and watch me move quickly
And have honeys back in the jeep catching whiplash
I have beautiful women riding with me and they're turning heads too
Backs so fat, have you all on smile?
Their curves are so pleasing to the eye, it makes you smile
Take my dick to the motel, do things that make you raise your eyebrows
Let's go to the motel and do some kinky things
I'm coming soon, ya'll about to get ----
I'm about to release new music that you will enjoy
So hit that poon or protect your d---
Either enjoy your sexual encounters or protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections
Eject, wrong, I'm still stabbing with my prong
I'm still having sex with my penis despite the risk of STDs
I be blowing up lots, you'd be thinking he was sitting on a nail bomb
I have a lot of success in the music industry, people might think I'm sitting on a bomb of success
Stay on and keep rocking please
Keep listening to my music and keep enjoying it
I feel sorry for the blind men ---- ain't seeing these
I pity the men who can't see the beautiful women I'm surrounded by
Acting, we roll with bad tens or basics
I'm either surrounded by really beautiful women or average looking women
After I'm down I pass it off to the next face
After I'm done with one woman, I move on to the next one
She has her head turned cos she knows her backs is fat
She knows she has a great body and is showing it off
Shake it up like this and a little like that
She's dancing and moving her body in a way that is pleasing to the eye
But move on like this and then like that
She's not the only one with a great body, there are more beautiful women to look at
She got your head turning cos her face ain't wack
She's not only attractive because of her body, she also has a pretty face
Now it's on like this and then like that
It's time to party and enjoy the beautiful women around us
Them backs pack energy like nuclear reactors
Their bodies have so much energy and vitality, it's mesmerizing
My name is Lord Quas and this be the broad factor
I'm Lord Quas and this is the factor that attracts beautiful women to me
After, please don't choose me I'll take a toke
After we're done, don't choose to be with me, let's just smoke some marijuana
(Look) the girl here over there [?]
Look at that beautiful girl over there
No jokes, I see tan lines and start aiming mines
I'm not joking, when I see tan lines on a woman, I get excited and start pursuing her
That girls so fine, a hundred dumb niggas in line
She's so attractive, there are many men trying to get with her
Bump into my old ex-girl, now we blending
I ran into an old girlfriend and now we're getting back together
And menage a trois, don't say jack, then walk quiet like a ninja
We had a threesome, but we're not going to talk about it and leave quietly
I enter, freaks, so you should expect (what?)
I attract women who are open to sexual experimentation
To practice yoga so we can get other postions set
We need to practice yoga to explore more sexual positions
We got sexed up, guess what? I'm the one that hit it
We had sex, and I'm the one who did the deed
You won't neglect it, my jim be employing paramedics
You won't neglect my penis because it's so good, you might need medical attention
I get it, yeah and it'll stay that way
I understand it and it will always be that way
I know you'll be back, I got some dimes on layaway
I know you'll want to come back to me because I have some beautiful women on standby
And I'll be here freaking fly honeys that make you sway
I'll still be here with beautiful women who will make you want to dance and move your body
Do me a favor (what's that?), tell your girl I ain't hit it yet
Tell your girlfriend that I haven't had sex with her yet
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