Return of the Loop Digga
Quasimoto Lyrics
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[Hook] x4
Yo, it′s the loop digga
Man, it's the loop digga (My nigga, my nigga)
Some niggas be sampling the same ass shit
Some niggas be looping up them played out hits
We strive to create some way out other shit
That you ain't heard yet, we building up respect
Then come the check, then I cash chips
Now I go get more stacks of wax
Fuck CDs, cassettes, 8-tracks and DATs
Fuck all that shit, cat
I remember I was stealing old records from my aunt′s closet
Back in the days I didn′t even know that I could make a profit off it
I dropped loops to make you feel like you was taking swingers
Yo, it's the return, nigga
[Hook] x4
Madlib: Excuse me...
Vendor: Ah yes, you looking for something?
Madlib: The prices on these records right here?
Vendor: Oh, the jazz records? Oh those aren′t marked dude... but if you look over here... do you have anything in mind?
Madlib: Uh do you have any uhh... Stanley Cowell? 1970s stuff...
Vendor: I've never heard of him...
Madlib: "Strata East" or something...
Vendor: Has he got any hits?
Madlib: Got any of that?
Vendor: I doubt if I have him
Madlib: Back there, you got some Grant Green or something?
Vendor: Oh, Grant Green? Yes. 1958. Blue Note Records.
Madlib: Chick Corea, Inner Space? I′m looking for that shit it's on Atlantic, 1968
Vendor: No, um, sorry.
Madlib: What kinda breaks you got then?
Vendor: We got a wide selection of Simon Harris
Madlib: Simon Harris breaks? Nah, I′m looking for some shit with some real soul.
Vendor: Shit? Excuse me?
Madlib: Fuck? Fuck it.
Vendor: Got Redbone Breaks.
Madlib: Y'all got any reggae up in this?
Vendor: We have no reggae in here.
Madlib: Nothing?
Vendor: No, nothing.
Madlib: Shit, I'm out.
Yo, Madlib... yo...
I know you comin′ with all this other shit man
But I want you to hit them with that raw shit right about now
You know what you gotta do
One two, one two, a selective approach
Provise the essential conditions, for creative freedom
Uh-oh, I got shit on deck, it′s like a pelican
The beacon's def to orchestrate, put you under my spell again
I drop the soul inside your ear hole
Add the bass line, then I hit you with a fat drum roll (Hit it!)
I′m tackling gods and dogs on Holy Thursday
Like David Axelrod, I keep it raw from the first day
I want it in the worst way
Don't play more than $10
Get together with Kan-Kick it′s like we loop scholars
Steven, Cliff and Jordan's on down to Willy Mason′s (?)
Propositions (?)
It's like I got a goldmine in my soul supply
Niggas askin' "Yo, Madlib, why you waste so much money on records and getting high, man?"
Man, I got no time for silly shit
Throw this record on, pack a bowl, take a hit
Yo it′s the...
L-l-l-loop digga...
The song "Return of the Loop Digga" by Quasimoto explores the art and passion of digging for samples and creating unique music. The lyrics highlight the frustration of hearing the same old samples being used by some producers and the desire to strive for something fresh and original. The loop digga, referencing Madlib himself, along with his crew, aims to create a sound that no one has heard before, earning respect and success in the process.
The song touches on Madlib's personal experience with digging for records, stealing old records from his aunt's closet without knowing he could make money from them. This showcases his dedication to the art form even before he realized its potential. The lyrics also mention the preference for vinyl records over modern formats like CDs and cassettes, emphasizing the love and nostalgia for the raw sound of vinyl.
The interaction between Madlib and the vendor in the middle of the song sheds light on his quest for rare and soulful records. He names various jazz and funk artists, hoping to find their albums in the vendor's collection. However, the conversation ends in disappointment as the vendor doesn't have what Madlib is looking for.
Overall, the song celebrates the passion for digging for obscure records, searching for unique and soulful samples, and creating music that breaks boundaries and stands apart from the mundane.
Line by Line Meaning
L-l-loop digga...
I am the master of digging for loops in records...
[Hook] x4
This is a catchy chorus that repeats four times...
Yo, it's the loop digga
Hey, I'm the loop digger...
Man, it's the loop digga (My nigga, my nigga)
Man, I'm the loop digger, and I'm addressing my friend affectionately...
Some niggas be sampling the same ass shit
Some people sample repetitive and unoriginal music...
Some niggas be looping up them played out hits
Some people create loops from overused and outdated songs...
But that's more for me, plus the peeps I'm down with
But I prefer to explore different sounds along with the people I'm associated with...
We strive to create some way out other shit
We aim to produce unique and unconventional music...
That you ain't heard yet, we building up respect
We are making unheard, innovative music and gaining admiration from others...
Then come the check, then I cash chips
As a result, we receive payment, and I convert it to cash...
Now I go get more stacks of wax
Now I use the money to buy more vinyl records...
Fuck CDs, cassettes, 8-tracks and DATs
I don't prefer CDs, cassettes, 8-tracks, or DATs...
Fuck all that shit, cat
I don't like any of that stuff, man...
I remember I was stealing old records from my aunt's closet
I recall the time when I used to secretly take old records from my aunt's storage...
Back in the days I didn't even know that I could make a profit off it
During that time, I wasn't even aware that I could earn money from those records...
I dropped loops to make you feel like you was taking swingers
I use loops in my music to create a lively and swinging vibe...
Yo, it's the return, nigga
Hey, I'm back with my unique style, my friend...
Madlib: Excuse me...
Madlib interrupts a conversation to speak...
Vendor: Ah yes, you looking for something?
The vendor asks if Madlib is searching for something...
Madlib: The prices on these records right here?
Madlib questions the cost of the records he's holding...
Vendor: Oh, the jazz records? Oh those aren't marked dude... but if you look over here... do you have anything in mind?
The vendor informs that they are unpriced and asks if Madlib has any specific records in mind...
Madlib: Uh do you have any uhh... Stanley Cowell? 1970s stuff...
Madlib asks if the vendor has any albums by Stanley Cowell from the 1970s...
Vendor: I've never heard of him...
The vendor admits to not knowing Stanley Cowell...
Madlib: 'Strata East' or something...
Madlib suggests looking for records on the 'Strata East' label...
Vendor: Has he got any hits?
The vendor wonders if Stanley Cowell has any popular songs...
Madlib: Got any of that?
Madlib asks if the vendor has any of the records he mentioned...
Vendor: I doubt if I have him
The vendor expresses doubt about having any Stanley Cowell records...
Madlib: Back there, you got some Grant Green or something?
Madlib inquires if there are any albums by Grant Green available...
Vendor: Oh, Grant Green? Yes. 1958. Blue Note Records.
The vendor confirms having a Grant Green record from 1958 on the Blue Note Records label...
Madlib: Chick Corea, Inner Space? I'm looking for that shit it's on Atlantic, 1968
Madlib mentions wanting the album 'Inner Space' by Chick Corea, released in 1968 on Atlantic Records...
Vendor: No, um, sorry.
The vendor apologizes for not having that specific record...
Madlib: What kinda breaks you got then?
Madlib asks about the type of music breaks the vendor has available...
Vendor: We got a wide selection of Simon Harris
The vendor offers a variety of Simon Harris records for breaks...
Madlib: Simon Harris breaks? Nah, I'm looking for some shit with some real soul.
Madlib rejects the suggestion of Simon Harris breaks and states that he wants music with genuine soul...
Vendor: Shit? Excuse me?
The vendor reacts to Madlib's language...
Madlib: Fuck? Fuck it.
Madlib dismisses the conversation with frustration...
Vendor: Got Redbone Breaks.
The vendor mentions having Redbone Breaks...
Madlib: Y'all got any reggae up in this?
Madlib asks if there are any reggae records available...
Vendor: We have no reggae in here.
The vendor informs that there are no reggae records in the store...
Madlib: Nothing?
Madlib expresses disappointment at the lack of reggae records...
Vendor: No, nothing.
The vendor confirms that there are indeed no reggae records...
Madlib: Shit, I'm out.
Madlib declares that he's leaving the store in frustration...
Yo, Madlib... yo...
Hey, Madlib... hey...
I know you comin' with all this other shit man
I know you're creating unique and different music, man...
But I want you to hit them with that raw shit right about now
But I want you to surprise them with your raw and unfiltered music right now...
You know what you gotta do
You know what you need to do to impress...
One two, one two, a selective approach
I start by using a specific and careful method...
Provise the essential conditions, for creative freedom
I provide the necessary circumstances to allow creativity to flourish...
Uh-oh, I got shit on deck, it's like a pelican
Oh no, I have a lot of great stuff ready, it's overflowing like a pelican's beak...
The beacon's def to orchestrate, put you under my spell again
My music acts as a guiding light, controlling and enchanting your emotions once more...
I drop the soul inside your ear hole
I deliver soulful music directly to your ears...
Add the bass line, then I hit you with a fat drum roll (Hit it!)
I incorporate a catchy bass line, and then I surprise you with a heavy drum roll...
I'm tackling gods and dogs on Holy Thursday
I metaphorically confront both powerful and insignificant beings on a religious day...
Like David Axelrod, I keep it raw from the first day
Similar to David Axelrod, I maintain an unprocessed and authentic sound from the beginning...
I want it in the worst way
I desire it with extreme intensity...
Don't play more than $10
Don't spend more than ten dollars...
Get together with Kan-Kick, it's like we loop scholars
When Kan-Kick and I collaborate, we become experts in finding and utilizing loops...
Steven, Cliff and Jordan's on down to Willy Mason's (?)
Steven, Cliff, Jordan, and Willy Mason are all involved in the process...
Propositions (?)
Various possibilities or offers...
It's like I got a goldmine in my soul supply
It feels like I have an abundant source of valuable and precious music within me...
Niggas askin' 'Yo, Madlib, why you waste so much money on records and getting high, man?'
People question why I spend a lot of money on records and indulge in intoxication...
Man, I got no time for silly shit
Man, I don't have time for pointless things...
Throw this record on, pack a bowl, take a hit
Put this record on, prepare a marijuana pipe, and take a puff...
Yo it's the...
Hey, it's...
L-l-l-loop digga...
I am the master of digging for loops in records...
Writer(s): Otis Jackson Jr
Contributed by Adalyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.