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.
On The Run
Rascalz Lyrics
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We represent hip hop
Got plenty
Of what you need is top
21st century
And it ain't gon' stop
Show no entry
Now we got the world on lock
We set, they say the best is yet to come in triple threat
Stay balling, quick enough to move in any direct
Detect what comes next man, that's a magnet
You're better off playing a one man game of roulette
Just get out of your seat MC, get back from the street
I aim for that because everything else is secondary
Yo bitter sweet, but it makes my whole steez complete
Too many raw hits and money driving them to deceit
My name Misfit, the neek shit as I speak
My raps straight to your head, like turbans to a Sikh
Making your future bleak, it's not my fault you're weak
It's Fitnredi microphone tag teams we freak
No doubt, locking it down down
Built it from the ground ground
With the illest sound (sound), let that shit resound
You looking like a clown (clown), with you're droopy frown (frown)
Wishing you had my crown (crown) for wrecking the underground
See we don't stop, Vancity got the remedy
Connect with Alchemist over the track like midi
So now you stuck on the way we drop bombs
So check for more on your worldwide dot com
These MCs
We represent hip hop
Got plenty
Of what you need is top
21st century
And it ain't gon' stop
Show no entry
Now we got the world on lock
So you can run but you can't hide
Battle cry, b-boys got the place live
DJs cut it up in the meanwhile
MCs dig your flows with your ill styles
No doubt like orientals with the essentials
My flow diload the mic utensil
Official credentials penetrate your temple
And can be impeached 'cause we presidential
So we do it how we want and let it be told
We run up in your mouth and your house and unload
With the steet code, deadly and accurate
In defense mode, yo we don't start shit
I'm an intellect occupied with collecting
Used to be a nice guy, now feel no affection
Heartless artist move stealth and cautious
Nauseous when rhyme, strive to be flawless
And as the rawest 'cause we can't lay the charge
Pimping ain't easy, but it ain't that hard
When the squad and on the job do the duty
Yo don't get it twisted like g-string in the booty
'Bout the rudy, it be the Don Red 1
Rock well stay finger ruby showgun
Global Warning eclipsing like the sun
Yo there's no sense hiding, there's no place to run
So you can run but you can't hide
Battle cry, b-boys got the place live
DJs cut it up in the meanwhile
MCs dig your flows with your ill styles
Yo styles I run, listen to the champion
Phenomenon, Fitnredi cyan done
Rock the podium, my mellow mics just for fun
The auditorium will get blessed from the shining sun
Yo God, I'm stunning on the run
Yo it just don't stop
We represent all elements relevant to hip hop
So your sound just flop when the Rascalz drop
'Cause we just freaked y'all from the bottom to the top
These MCs
We represent hip hop
Got plenty
Of what you need is top
21st century
And it ain't gon' stop
Show no entry
Now we got the world on lock
The Rascalz's song On The Run is about representing hip hop and the MCs being at the top of their game. The song's opening lines declare that they represent hip hop and have all that the listener needs. The chorus emphasizes the Rascalz's dominance of the rap world with the line "now we got the world on lock." The lyrics also discuss the group's musical skills and strategy in staying ahead of their competition. The group brags about being quick enough to move in any direction and detecting what comes next before their enemies. The song features lines about the raw hits and money driving deceit that are damaging the rap scene. The rapper Misfit or the 'neek shit' lays down rhymes with powerful metaphors, stating his rapping is straight to the listener's head as turbans are to Sikhs, giving the listeners a bleak future.
The Rascalz's On The Run was released from their fourth studio album called Reloaded in 2002. The song helped the group win a Juno Award for Best Rap Recording in 2003. It features additional vocals from Black Buddafly and a beat by The Alchemist. The first verse is performed by Misfit and is followed by Red1's verse. This is the first Rascalz song to have profanity in the title of a single, with the single's name in its explicit form. This song also features Rascalz's usage of the vocal guest spot by German-American R&B girl group Black Buddafly. In 2004, On the Run was the fastest-moving single moving upwards, making it to No. 17 in the week of February 7. The song was charted in Canada, reaching #10. The main melody of the song is sampled from Latoya Jackson's song "Camp Kuchi Kaiai."
Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for this song are not available.
Line by Line Meaning
These MCs
We, as the Rascalz, are the ones rapping these lyrics
We represent hip hop
Our style of music is hip hop and we are representing it through this song
Got plenty
We have a lot of what you need in terms of hip hop music
Of what you need is top
We have the highest quality of hip hop music available
21st century
We are currently in the 21st century
And it ain't gon' stop
Hip hop music is here to stay and will continue to be made
Show no entry
We are not allowing anyone else into our space of hip hop music
Now we got the world on lock
We have gained widespread popularity and recognition for our hip hop music
We set, they say the best is yet to come in triple threat
We are setting the standard for hip hop music and others believe we will continue to improve (triple threat meaning we excel in rapping, dancing, and DJing)
Stay balling, quick enough to move in any direct
We are always on top of our game and can react quickly to any situation like a baller in basketball
Detect what comes next man, that's a magnet
We can predict what will happen next in the music industry like a magnet attracting metal
You're better off playing a one man game of roulette
You will have more success playing a game of chance alone than trying to compete with us in hip hop music
Just get out of your seat MC, get back from the street
Other rappers should step out of their comfort zone and focus on their music instead of the streets
I aim for that because everything else is secondary
We focus solely on our hip hop music because everything else is not as important in comparison
Yo bitter sweet, but it makes my whole steez complete
The hardships we face in our music career add to our unique style and persona
Too many raw hits and money driving them to deceit
There are too many popular rap songs that have dishonest lyrics and are only focused on making money
My name Misfit, the neek shit as I speak
My name is Misfit and I am considered a nerd or outsider because of my love for hip hop music
My raps straight to your head, like turbans to a Sikh
Our lyrics are direct and impactful, much like how a turban is worn directly on the head of a Sikh
Making your future bleak, it's not my fault you're weak
We are not responsible for the failure of other rappers in the industry, it is their own weakness holding them back
It's Fitnredi microphone tag teams we freak
We have a team of rappers (Fitnredi) that work together to create our unique sound
No doubt, locking it down down
We are cementing our place in the hip hop industry and gaining popularity
Built it from the ground ground
We started from the bottom and worked our way to the top of the music industry
With the illest sound (sound), let that shit resound
Our music has the most unique and innovative sound that resonates with fans
You looking like a clown (clown), with you're droopy frown (frown)
Other rappers who are not successful look foolish and upset in comparison to us
Wishing you had my crown (crown) for wrecking the underground
Other rappers wish they were as successful as us in the underground rap scene
See we don't stop, Vancity got the remedy
We will not stop making music and our city (Vancouver) has helped us succeed
Connect with Alchemist over the track like midi
We work with other successful producers (Alchemist) to create our music
So now you stuck on the way we drop bombs
People are paying attention and enjoying the way we create music and lyrics
So check for more on your worldwide dot com
Keep an eye out for more of our music available online globally
So you can run but you can't hide
Others may try to compete with us but we will always come out on top
Battle cry, b-boys got the place live
Our music stimulates energy and excitement in our fans
DJs cut it up in the meanwhile
The DJs add unique sounds and remixes during our performances
MCs dig your flows with your ill styles
Other rappers appreciate and respect our unique style and lyrics
No doubt like orientals with the essentials
We are essential in the hip hop industry, much like how Asians are essential to many industries
My flow diload the mic utensel
Our lyrics are so impactful that it affects the microphone we use to record our music
Official credentials penetrate your temple
Our official experience and background in hip hop music is impressive and respected by others
And can be impeached 'cause we presidential
Our success and status in the music industry requires continual effort and hard work (like being the President)
So we do it how we want and let it be told
We create music the way we want and let others hear and appreciate it
We run up in your mouth and your house and unload
Our lyrics and music will dominate and take over in any situation
With the steet code, deadly and accurate
We have a set of rules and standards (street code) that we follow strictly and accurately
In defense mode, yo we don't start shit
We do not start trouble or conflict, we only defend ourselves when necessary
I'm an intellect occupied with collecting
We are intellectuals who are constantly learning and improving ourselves
Used to be a nice guy, now feel no affection
We used to be friendly and welcoming but now we are more focused on our music and less emotional
Heartless artist move stealth and cautious
We are strategic and smart in our music career, without empathy or concern for others
Nauseous when rhyme, strive to be flawless
We feel sickened by other rappers' skills and are constantly striving to improve ourselves
And as the rawest 'cause we can't lay the charge
Our music is the most honest and genuine because we cannot be accused of copying or stealing
Pimping ain't easy, but it ain't that hard
Being successful in the music industry takes effort and work, but it is not impossible
When the squad and on the job do the duty
When we work as a team, we are able to accomplish anything and do our jobs well
Yo don't get it twisted like g-string in the booty
Do not misunderstand us or our intentions (like a g-string twisted in the butt crack)
'Bout the rudy, it be the Don Red 1
We are referring to Don Red 1, a member of our rap team
Rock well stay finger ruby showgun
We are skilled at performing and entertaining and our shows are valuable and impressive (like a ruby in a gun)
Global Warning eclipsing like the sun
Our music and success is widespread and growing (like the sun's eclipse)
Yo there's no sense hiding, there's no place to run
Others cannot escape or hide from our impact and success
Yo styles I run, listen to the champion
We are the champions of our unique style and others should listen to us for inspiration
Phenomenon, Fitnredi cyan done
Our team is a phenomenon and our success is undeniable
Rock the podium, my mellow mics just for fun
We are confident and entertaining when performing with microphones
The auditorium will get blessed from the shining sun
Our music and performance brightens up and blesses any audience we perform for
Yo God, I'm stunning on the run
We are confident and impressive even when we are on the move or on the go
Yo it just don't stop
Our success and impact in the music industry will not stop or slow down
We represent all elements relevant to hip hop
We are knowledgeable and skilled in all aspects of hip hop music
So your sound just flop when the Rascalz drop
Other rappers' music will not be well-received in comparison to ours
'Cause we just freaked y'all from the bottom to the top
We have dominated and impressed the hip hop industry from start to finish
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Romeo Jacobs, Barry Leonard, A Maman
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