Formed in 1989, the group released an independent album for Calabash Records in 1992. The titled album, Really Livin', was recorded under the name of Ragga Muffin Rascals. The re-worked major label recording was released the following year in 1993 by Sony Music Canada. The album won for Best Rap Recording at the 1994 Juno Awards. The group moved to BMG Canada in 1997 to record Cash Crop, which also won a Juno Award. However, the Rascalz refused the Juno on grounds of alleged racism for relegating the best rap recording award to an off-the-air ceremony. The following year, the Juno Awards televised the Best Rap award. Global Warning was released in 1999 and their latest release, Reloaded, came out in 2002.
The group also tries to represent the four elements of hip-hop in their work. This includes the talent of Red and Fit as MCs, Kemo as the DJ, Dedos and Zebroc as the b-boys, and through grafitti in the group's album artwork and music videos.
No Idea
Rascalz Lyrics
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yo
these guys really really don't know what's going on
[Chorus]
You have
No idea that I know,
Exactly, what is going on?
[x2]
[Red 1]
my situation
they can't be patient with concentration
only concentrating on what i'm statin'
when i'm relating on the misfit
Catch your pressure points
by the dreaded fist of the northwest
ya you know the one
who bless
once you see the threat
so ya pick up your chest
you ain't steppin' on
just rapping on a little friendship
hoping to buy a little time
keep your fraudulent complements
evident when incensed into my residence
dead presidents
so i play along
no idea that you are wrong
But I really know what is going on
Before I boost up the social ladder
I guess I am the top secret weapon
in operation propaganda
The man said you stop it here
yo, who you think you fooling?
the devil anticipates at will
[Chorus]
You have
No idea that I know,
Exactly, what is going on?
That's where you're wrong
[x3]
[Misfit]
no idea
a true statement
going out to those who talk before they think
A mark of the weak
Link in this chain
we maintain, survive the game
crack the whip
Now watch this
tripping on his own tongue and saliva
watching it slip due to his on his track
i extract you from the whack
when you see the difference
More, and you will
also known how to subtract
The formula remains the same except those
grapevine lane
story telling names you had
no idea, no idea of right or wrong
no idea, so I had to write this song
no idea of right or wrong
no idea so I had to wrote this song
now, on to paragraph 2
let me show you had I threw this together
How I trademark all the clever
Going out to those who have no idea
of what to say
no idea, no idea
of what you display
is an empty head
in the wrong direction
in the section
pay attention to the intersection
coming in on high speed
Cuz you be like a drunk driver on this mic
give my props to my soul brother number one
Romeo and the man Mis
it's how we do
the fresh story
slang of the misfit
you gotta stop and look both ways
like your mother told ya that's what you gotta do
these days to survive in life
check that
get the primary evidence going in
the story before you tell it to another
Exaggerating don't work in these parts
49th parallel
Kemo, Red One and the Misfits
giving you the right side of things
The song "No Idea" by Rascalz features Red 1 and Misfit rapping about people who don't have a clue about what's going on in their lives. The chorus repeats the message that the people they are addressing have no idea, but the rappers know what's really happening. Red 1 refers to himself as a misfit who catches people's pressure points with the dreaded fist of the northwest, and he warns people to watch what they say before they think. Misfit joins in to rap about people who talk before they think and those who have no idea of right or wrong.
The song highlights the struggles of being misunderstood and the frustration that comes with people not understanding one's situation. The lyrics are a form of catharsis for anyone who has dealt with the same feelings of being overlooked or misjudged. The rappers urge people to stop and look both ways and to pay attention to the intersection to survive in life.
Line by Line Meaning
No idea...
These guys really really don't know what's going on
You have
No idea that I know,
Exactly, what is going on?
That's where you're wrong
[x2]
I know exactly what is happening and those who think otherwise are wrong
my situation
they can't be patient with concentration
only concentrating on what i'm statin'
when i'm relating on the misfit
Catch your pressure points
by the dreaded fist of the northwest
ya you know the one
who bless
once you see the threat
so ya pick up your chest
you ain't steppin' on
just rapping on a little friendship
hoping to buy a little time
keep your fraudulent complements
evident when incensed into my residence
dead presidents
so i play along
no idea that you are wrong
But I really know what is going on
Before I boost up the social ladder
I guess I am the top secret weapon
in operation propaganda
The man said you stop it here
yo, who you think you fooling?
the devil anticipates at will
People only focus on the surface of what I am saying, without understanding the deeper meaning. I am aware of their true intentions and have chosen to play along. However, I am far more knowledgeable than they think and am keeping my cards close to my chest. I am a powerful weapon being used by those in positions of power for ulterior motives. I am aware of their plans and will not be fooled by them.
no idea
a true statement
going out to those who talk before they think
A mark of the weak
Link in this chain
we maintain, survive the game
crack the whip
Now watch this
tripping on his own tongue and saliva
watching it slip due to his on his track
i extract you from the whack
when you see the difference
More, and you will
also known how to subtract
The formula remains the same except those
grapevine lane
story telling names you had
no idea, no idea of right or wrong
no idea, so I had to write this song
no idea of right or wrong
no idea so I had to wrote this song
now, on to paragraph 2
let me show you had I threw this together
How I trademark all the clever
Going out to those who have no idea
of what to say
no idea, no idea
of what you display
is an empty head
in the wrong direction
in the section
pay attention to the intersection
coming in on high speed
Cuz you be like a drunk driver on this mic
give my props to my soul brother number one
Romeo and the man Mis
it's how we do
the fresh story
slang of the misfit
you gotta stop and look both ways
like your mother told ya that's what you gotta do
these days to survive in life
check that
get the primary evidence going in
the story before you tell it to another
Exaggerating don't work in these parts
49th parallel
Kemo, Red One and the Misfits
giving you the right side of things
This song is meant to call out those who speak before thinking and lack direction in life. It is a critique of those who may be perceived as empty-headed or lost, and offers guidance by urging individuals to be mindful of their words and actions. The artists showcase their own cleverness and slang through this song, and caution listeners against exaggerating the truth when sharing information. The song concludes with a shoutout to the Misfits and offers their perspective as the 'right side of things'.
Contributed by Zachary H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.