Stroud and Mast originally met as students at Skidmore College, but did not work together musically until 2001, when their project was named Cherry (later the name of the final song on their debut album). Written and recorded in the bedroom of Mast's Crown Heights, Brooklyn apartment, the band's debut album Ratatat for XL Recordings was released in 2004. This album is entirely instrumental, except for excerpts of dialogue at the ends of some tracks. Ratatat has toured with bands such as Interpol, Clinic, Junior Boys, The Killers, The Faint, Daft Punk, The Shins and most recently Björk.
Ratatat have been known to remix other artists' songs, most notably on their limited 2004 release Ratatat Remixes Mixtape Vol 1, which garnered the attention of Rolling Stone. In 2005, the band remixed a track for Swedish band Shout Out Louds and The Knife.
In August 2006, Ratatat released a second album Classics, from which the single Wildcat was taken.
In October 2006, a demo album from Ratatat entitled 9 Beats was leaked online. This set of tracks does not appear on any official discography listings. The tracks consist of short instrumental electronic musical pieces and demos for their next mixtape.
This release was followed by another remix album, Ratatat Remixes Mixtape Vol 2 which was released in 2007. This album featured 14 new remixes featuring: Bun B, Biggie Smalls, Jay-Z, Slim Thug, Devin the Dude, Young Jeezy, T.I., Beanie Sigel, Pimp C, Ludacris, Young Buck, Saigon, Juvenile, Z-ro, Memphis Bleek, Kanye West and exclusive tracks from Despot and Beans.
A third album, LP3, was released on July 8th, 2008.
In late April 2010, Ratatat's fourth album, LP4 was leaked online. The originally announced release date was June 8th, 2010.
Both musicians have had experience with other projects, such as Mast's E*Vax and Carpet Musics and Stroud's stage work with Ben Kweller and Florida's alternative rock band Dashboard Confessional.
The track Seventeen Years was featured in the 2008 movie Cloverfield.
The track Loud Pipes was featured in MLB 07: The Show for Playstation 2, Playstation 3, and Playstation Portable.
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Alright
Ratatat Lyrics
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They feel the style inside em call it jujitsu
Back to new York all the shit that I've been through
Some niggas say they dogs but to me they jus shitzu's
I've been too, down through all the thoughts and the issues
All the principals had to keep it official
'Cause you don't want no nigga have to grip that pistol
I bought the pistol turn dudes to fish food
Don't want me getting paper, go to Jacobs , or spend a few
But I be in them interviews
Takin bout how I been in coups
And how tech will sprig a nigga like a innerlube
Fuck round give you flats like an innertube
Poke you up just some of the shit I'm into
So fall back and maybe get a clear view
Of all my life and how I stare through the rear view
[Chorus]
You got me back on the block again
Back with the rock again
Watching for cops again
All about the profit and
They got me back in this game again
But I swear we all gon be alright
(x2)
Yo they say it can't be done no one can do it
I'm straight off promo, right back to it
Back to the booth where I got a spit fluid
There's money in the streets, I gotta go pursue it
I'm the truest you know who, you know that ? produce it
As soon as Guru moved in the flow get stupid
I'm sort of a ?? cause I'm sound is acoustic
Ain't biting the style their wearing hurdles to boost it
But, they say I'm slipping, ain't no new shit
The numbers never lie so you can't refute it
And don't confuse M with none of the bullshit
To the street I'm tied, like my mommas shoes is
I couldnt fathom the sight of me losing
Any Malcolm X Boulevard I'm bout movement
Im getting money I don't need ya two cents
The structures been build way before the blue print
[Chorus]
Yeah it's M to the E,M heading to the top wit this
Say it's niggas on the rock that don't wanna rock wit this
Damn! Thats the thanks I get
When you know I'm the one that started all this fuckin gangster shit
Riding out with the peeps, smoking that refer with Jena
'Cause me and Jena tag team and beatin the beat up
Rockin the Caesar, pushin the two seater with Jesus
Niggas didn't believe us, now they hate when they see us
In the crib got multiple features
Anybody gotta thought or none of them lease
This is a gift from God, I don't go to the preacher
I've flossed for years you watch me I'll teach ya
I just dropped M.A.D.E. I admit it was a sleeper
Anybody without pocket, now I'm beatin the streets up
Put it in my hood, in two weeks it heats up
We've don stacked up but Jay will never leave us
[Chorus]
In the song Alright by Ratatat, the artist speaks about his journey, his struggles, and how he intends to keep pushing forward. He talks about how some people underestimate him, how he's been through a lot in New York, and how he has had to deal with situations where he had to keep things "official". When he says "you got me back on the block again," he's referencing his return to a life he left behind.
The artist describes himself as being unstoppable and how he's now back in the game, chasing the money that's on the streets. He's confident in his abilities and knows that he'll be successful, despite those who doubt him. The artist also explains that he's not tied to anyone's expectations, and he won't succumb to the pressure to conform.
Overall, the song's message is one of resilience and determination. Ratatat's Alright is a celebration of perseverance, and it serves as a reminder that despite our struggles, we can always come out on top if we stay focused and true to ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Ayo we can't stop, won't stop never intend to
We will continue without any breaks and have no plans to stop.
They feel the style inside em call it jujitsu
People feel our unique style and call it jujitsu.
Back to new York all the shit that I've been through
Back to New York with all the experiences and struggles that we have faced.
Some niggas say they dogs but to me they jus shitzu's
Some people claim to be tough but to me, they are just small and weak.
I've been too, down through all the thoughts and the issues
I have been through a lot and have dealt with many problems and concerns.
All the principals had to keep it official
I had to follow the rules and guidelines to keep everything official.
'Cause you don't want no nigga have to grip that pistol
You don't want anyone to have to grab a gun in order to handle something.
I bought the pistol turn dudes to fish food
I acquired a gun and used it to take down my enemies.
These dudes want me lookin all miserable
These guys want me to appear unhappy and unsuccessful.
Don't want me getting paper, go to Jacobs , or spend a few
They don't want me to make money, so they suggest that I go to Jacobs or spend some money.
But I be in them interviews
Despite that, I still participate in interviews.
Takin bout how I been in coups
I talk about how I have been in luxurious coupes.
And how tech will sprig a nigga like a innerlube
I also mention how my technology can take someone down as easily as an inner tube can pop.
Fuck round give you flats like an innertube
I can easily bring someone down or defeat them like a flat inner tube.
Poke you up just some of the shit I'm into
Stabbing or hurting someone is just one of the examples of what I do.
So fall back and maybe get a clear view
Back off and take a step back in order to get a better view or understanding.
Of all my life and how I stare through the rear view
Take a look at my life and see how I look back at the past, or reflect upon it.
[Chorus]
The chorus repeats twice throughout the song.
You got me back on the block again
I'm back on the streets again.
Back with the rock again
Back with a purpose, as if I'm holding something valuable like a rock.
Watching for cops again
Being cautious and alert for any law enforcement.
All about the profit and
Focused on making money.
They got me back in this game again
I am back in the game or life of crime again.
But I swear we all gon be alright
Despite that, I am confident that everyone will be okay.
Yo they say it can't be done no one can do it
People say that it is impossible to do what we are doing.
I'm straight off promo, right back to it
After promoting, I am right back to what I'm doing.
Back to the booth where I got a spit fluid
I am back in the recording booth where I have to speak fluidly and effortlessly rap.
There's money in the streets, I gotta go pursue it
There is potential to make money on the streets so I need to go and get it.
I'm the truest you know who, you know that ? produce it
I am authentic and real and everyone knows it, so I can produce music they will enjoy.
As soon as Guru moved in the flow get stupid
As soon as Guru joined our team, our music took off and became even better.
I'm sort of a ?? cause I'm sound is acoustic
I am known for my unique sound and it comes off as acoustic.
Ain't biting the style their wearing hurdles to boost it
I'm not copying the style of others and make things more challenging for myself.
But, they say I'm slipping, ain't no new shit
People are saying that I am falling behind, but it's nothing new.
The numbers never lie so you can't refute it
The statistics tell the truth and cannot be denied.
And don't confuse M with none of the bullshit
Don't confuse me with all the nonsense or lies.
To the street I'm tied, like my mommas shoes is
I am connected and devoted to the street in the same way my mother is to her shoes.
I couldnt fathom the sight of me losing
I cannot imagine seeing myself fail or lose.
Any Malcolm X Boulevard I'm bout movement
Anywhere on Malcolm X Boulevard, I am always moving forward and taking action.
Im getting money I don't need ya two cents
I am making money on my own and don't need anyone else's opinion or advice.
The structures been build way before the blue print
Our foundation has been built long ago and cannot be altered or changed.
[Chorus]
The chorus repeats twice throughout the song.
Yeah it's M to the E,M heading to the top wit this
I am heading to the top with my music career as M to the E.
Say it's niggas on the rock that don't wanna rock wit this
Some people don't want to associate or work with me and my music career.
Damn! Thats the thanks I get
This is the appreciation I receive in return.
When you know I'm the one that started all this fuckin gangster shit
Everyone knows that I was the one who initiated this type of gangster music.
Riding out with the peeps, smoking that refer with Jena
I am spending time with friends and smoking marijuana with Jena.
'Cause me and Jena tag team and beatin the beat up
Jena and I work together and create incredible beats.
Rockin the Caesar, pushin the two seater with Jesus
I am wearing a Caesar haircut and driving a two-seater car with Jesus.
Niggas didn't believe us, now they hate when they see us
People didn't believe in us before, but now they hate us when they see us coming up successful.
In the crib got multiple features
We have multiple features or characteristics in our apartment.
Anybody gotta thought or none of them lease
Everyone has an opinion or idea, but none of them matter.
This is a gift from God, I don't go to the preacher
My talent is a gift from God and I don't need to go to church to express it.
I've flossed for years you watch me I'll teach ya
I have been successful for years and people can learn from me.
I just dropped M.A.D.E. I admit it was a sleeper
I recently released an album called M.A.D.E. and admit that it did not receive much attention or success.
Anybody without pocket, now I'm beatin the streets up
Even those without money or resources can make something of themselves and succeed in the streets.
Put it in my hood, in two weeks it heats up
If I put something in my neighborhood, it will quickly gain attention and popularity.
We've don stacked up but Jay will never leave us
We have stacked up a lot of money, but Jay will never abandon us.
[Chorus]
The chorus repeats twice throughout the song.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MALIK COX, PATRICK DOUTHIT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
meat lover
Ayo we can't stop, won't stop never intend to
They feel the style inside em call it jujitsu
Back to new York all the shit that I've been through
Some niggas say they dogs but to me they jus shitzu's
I've been too, down through all the thoughts and the issues
All the principals had to keep it official
'Cause you don't want no nigga have to grip that pistol
I bought the pistol turn dudes to fish food
These dudes want me lookin all miserable
Don't want me getting paper, go to Jacobs , or spend a few
But I be in them interviews
Takin bout how I been in coups
And how tech will sprig a nigga like a innerlube
Fuck round give you flats like an innertube
Poke you up just some of the shit I'm into
So fall back and maybe get a clear view
Of all my life and how I stare through the rear view
You got me back on the block again
Back with the rock again
Watching for cops again
All about the profit and
They got me back in this game again
But I swear we all gon be alright
(x2)
Yo they say it can't be done no one can do it
I'm straight off promo, right back to it
Back to the booth where I got a spit fluid
There's money in the streets, I gotta go pursue it
I'm the truest you know who, you know that ? produce it
As soon as Guru moved in the flow get stupid
I'm sort of a ?? cause I'm sound is acoustic
Ain't biting the style their wearing hurdles to boost it
But, they say I'm slipping, ain't no new shit
The numbers never lie so you can't refute it
And don't confuse M with none of the bullshit
To the street I'm tied, like my mommas shoes is
I couldnt fathom the sight of me losing
Any Malcolm X Boulevard I'm bout movement
Im getting money I don't need ya two cents
The structures been build way before the blue print
[Chorus]
Yeah it's M to the E, M heading to the top wit this
Say it's niggas on the rock that don't wanna rock wit this
Damn! Thats the thanks I get
When you know I'm the one that started all this fuckin gangster shit
Riding out with the peeps, smoking that refer with Jena
'Cause me and Jena tag team and beatin the beat up
Rockin the Caesar, pushin the two seater with Jesus
Niggas didn't believe us, now they hate when they see us
In the crib got multiple features
Anybody gotta thought or none of them lease
This is a gift from God, I don't go to the preacher
I've flossed for years you watch me I'll teach ya
I just dropped M.A.D.E. I admit it was a sleeper
Anybody without pocket, now I'm beatin the streets up
Put it in my hood, in two weeks it heats up
We've don stacked up but Jay will never leave us
You got me back on the block again
Back with the rock again
Watching for cops again
All about the profit and
They got me back in this game again
But I swear we all gon be alright
(x2)
mason sullivan
Super glad I found this dude. 11 years old and slaps. Loving the mix of old school and new sounds!
meat lover
Ayo we can't stop, won't stop never intend to
They feel the style inside em call it jujitsu
Back to new York all the shit that I've been through
Some niggas say they dogs but to me they jus shitzu's
I've been too, down through all the thoughts and the issues
All the principals had to keep it official
'Cause you don't want no nigga have to grip that pistol
I bought the pistol turn dudes to fish food
These dudes want me lookin all miserable
Don't want me getting paper, go to Jacobs , or spend a few
But I be in them interviews
Takin bout how I been in coups
And how tech will sprig a nigga like a innerlube
Fuck round give you flats like an innertube
Poke you up just some of the shit I'm into
So fall back and maybe get a clear view
Of all my life and how I stare through the rear view
You got me back on the block again
Back with the rock again
Watching for cops again
All about the profit and
They got me back in this game again
But I swear we all gon be alright
(x2)
Yo they say it can't be done no one can do it
I'm straight off promo, right back to it
Back to the booth where I got a spit fluid
There's money in the streets, I gotta go pursue it
I'm the truest you know who, you know that ? produce it
As soon as Guru moved in the flow get stupid
I'm sort of a ?? cause I'm sound is acoustic
Ain't biting the style their wearing hurdles to boost it
But, they say I'm slipping, ain't no new shit
The numbers never lie so you can't refute it
And don't confuse M with none of the bullshit
To the street I'm tied, like my mommas shoes is
I couldnt fathom the sight of me losing
Any Malcolm X Boulevard I'm bout movement
Im getting money I don't need ya two cents
The structures been build way before the blue print
[Chorus]
Yeah it's M to the E, M heading to the top wit this
Say it's niggas on the rock that don't wanna rock wit this
Damn! Thats the thanks I get
When you know I'm the one that started all this fuckin gangster shit
Riding out with the peeps, smoking that refer with Jena
'Cause me and Jena tag team and beatin the beat up
Rockin the Caesar, pushin the two seater with Jesus
Niggas didn't believe us, now they hate when they see us
In the crib got multiple features
Anybody gotta thought or none of them lease
This is a gift from God, I don't go to the preacher
I've flossed for years you watch me I'll teach ya
I just dropped M.A.D.E. I admit it was a sleeper
Anybody without pocket, now I'm beatin the streets up
Put it in my hood, in two weeks it heats up
We've don stacked up but Jay will never leave us
You got me back on the block again
Back with the rock again
Watching for cops again
All about the profit and
They got me back in this game again
But I swear we all gon be alright
(x2)
Terina Akavi
2017 and still Bangin this song
Clint .R
@Natriumcitrate55
2022, we out here
Baby Jazz Presents
2020 now
Natriumcitrate55
@Ron Herout https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOfPcQJGUcc
Ron Herout
@Natriumcitrate55 We need the allure remix, can't find it anywhere on here.
Natriumcitrate55
2020 anyone?
FakeFitness &co
2025 and still banging this Shit :)
Benjamin Zimmermann
2020 still bangin this shit