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.
For merchandise visit, http://www.ratatatmusic.com
Three Kings
Ratatat Lyrics
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When I hit the club all the girls show me love
While I'm at the bar, got drank by the jug
In the v.i.p with the chicks and the drugs
Its the T.I.P, Bun-be and Slim Thug
[Slim Thug] [Verse 1]
I got drank by the pint
Headed to the club in the boss top down
Slim Thug bout to clown represent H-town
If you love me you gon smile
If you hate me you gon frown
Cause me and my bosshoggs bout to ball till we fall
This year,I won't stall, Slim Thugga want it all
Goin solo, first cd out that nots slow-mo
here's another hit thanks to the drank and they do-do
Fa sho though we got the club shut down
Tryna pick which chick Ima cut now
Got a fetish for thick girls that's caramel brown
On a hunt and uggh guess what I just found
Come in v.i.p with me boo, while we post up
We blowin purple stuff we pourin purple stuff
We blowin rolled up stuff, ya can tell that we rich
It Slim Thugga, T.I.P and Bun-be bitch!
[Hook]
[T.I][Verse 2]
Ay ay ay
22's on a brand new Coupe wit no roof(roof)
A hundred and fifty doller tennis shoes, no suits
We some ballers pimp you oughta be followin our suits
No ad-libbin nigga jus do like I do(do)
don't get it confused but dude I'm not you (you)
If you ain't heard the news I'm known to speak truth (truth)
that's why I'm at the bar buyin all these green goose (ay ay ay)
Passin it to the wall but mayne is they loose
That ma nigga Slim Thug they mean what they do
Say the black one a slut but the red would cut too (too)
Give 'em number to the suite and tell 'em to fall threw (threw)
And tell that nigga ESG and Paul Wall too
I know Bun did had been fun wit them freaks, yeah(yeaaaaa)
Do it like a G for Screw and Pimp see
From the A but got all of Houston with me
At the superbowl full of ????? nigga!
[Hook]
[Bun-B][Verse 3]
We goin hard in the paint like Carmello (Carmello)
This is for the boys who sip purple and sip yellow (yellow)
Shorty shake ya jelly like jello (huh)
She curvy like a J.lo
Damn baby poke me off before I even said "hello" (said hello)
Is it the car, is it the ice is it the grill (is it the grill)
Cause I'm a star that pay the price to keep it trill (keep it trill)
She at the bar, she lookin nice, she on da pill
And she got two more wit her ready so tell me how you feel (hol up)
See pimpin ain't made nigga pimpin ain't raised nigga
Nigga pimpin is born
Pimpin since its early dayz (right)
These niggaz get to trippin playa pimpin ain't lazy
And if ya miss Pimp see throw up ya dueces and ya tres (mayne)
We thought of many ways and perfected the grind (grind)
Makin million dollas more six figa checks will get signed (signed)
Slim Thug you up next to shine and I can't even lie
Wit me and T.I.P you done wrecked 'em this time foo! (time foo)
[Hook]
The lyrics to Ratatat's song Three Kings are a collaboration between three rappers, Slim Thug, T.I, and Bun B. The song is about their experiences in the club, where they are showered with love and attention from women, and indulge in drugs and alcohol. The lyrics also touch upon their individual personas, with Slim Thug representing H-town, T.I speaking about his truth, and Bun B emphasizing the importance of keeping it trill. Their verses are bouncy and fast-paced, and the chorus is catchy, making it the perfect song to get the party started.
The lyrics of Three Kings are a reflection of what it means to be a successful rapper in the early 2000s. The excessive indulgence in drugs and alcohol, the love from fans, and the importance of keeping it real were all common themes that emerged in rap music around this time. The verse from T.I, in particular, is notable for its focus on speaking the truth and not getting caught up in the trappings of success.
Line by Line Meaning
When I hit the club all the girls show me love
Women at the club are pleasant to me
While I'm at the bar, got drank by the jug
I'm drinking alcohol while I'm at the bar
In the v.i.p with the chicks and the drugs
I am in the VIP with women and drugs
Its the T.I.P, Bun-be and Slim Thug
The three of us are together:
I got drank by the pint
I drank a lot of alcohol
Dro by the pound
Smoking marijuana heavily
Headed to the club in the boss top down
I am driving to the club with the convertible car's top down
Slim Thug bout to clown represent H-town
I, Slim Thug, am representing H-Town and having a good time
If you love me you gon smile
If you like me, you will be happy to see me
If you hate me you gon frown
If you dislike me, you will not be happy to see me
Cause me and my bosshoggs bout to ball till we fall
My friends and I are going to have fun without limits
This year,I won't stall, Slim Thugga want it all
I want everything this year and won't let anything stop me
Goin solo, first cd out that nots slow-mo
My first CD is not a slow one and I'm doing it alone
here's another hit thanks to the drank and they do-do
I have another successful song, thanks to the alcohol and marijuana
Fa sho though we got the club shut down
We are having so much fun that we shut down the club
Tryna pick which chick Ima cut now
I am trying to decide which woman to have sex with
Got a fetish for thick girls that's caramel brown
I prefer curvy women with a caramel skin tone
On a hunt and uggh guess what I just found
I am looking for a woman to have sex with, and I found one
Come in v.i.p with me boo, while we post up
Come to the VIP area with me, and we'll hang out
We blowin purple stuff we pourin purple stuff
We are smoking and drinking purple liquid
We blowin rolled up stuff, ya can tell that we rich
We are smoking rolled-up stuff, and it's clear that we're wealthy
It Slim Thugga, T.I.P and Bun-be bitch!
The three of us are together, bitches!
Ay ay ay
Hey
22's on a brand new Coupe wit no roof(roof)
I am driving a brand new Coupe with 22-inch wheels and no roof
A hundred and fifty doller tennis shoes, no suits
I'm wearing expensive tennis shoes, but no suits
We some ballers pimp you oughta be followin our suits
We are successful and you should follow our lead
No ad-libbin nigga jus do like I do(do)
Don't copy my style or add anything, just do as I do
don't get it confused but dude I'm not you (you)
Don't mistake me for someone else, I am different
If you ain't heard the news I'm known to speak truth (truth)
I am known for being honest
that's why I'm at the bar buyin all these green goose (ay ay ay)
That's why I am buying all this expensive alcohol at the bar
Passin it to the wall but mayne is they loose
Passing the alcohol to others, but they can't handle it
That ma nigga Slim Thug they mean what they do
Slim Thug is my friend, and he is authentic
Say the black one a slut but the red would cut too (too)
Some women are seen as easy targets, regardless of their skin color
Give 'em number to the suite and tell 'em to fall threw (threw)
Give them a room number and tell them to come over
And tell that nigga ESG and Paul Wall too
I'm inviting ESG and Paul Wall too
I know Bun did had been fun wit them freaks, yeah(yeaaaaa)
I know Bun-B has had some fun with them before
Do it like a G for Screw and Pimp see
We are doing it like a gangsta to pay respect to Screw and Pimp C
From the A but got all of Houston with me
I am from Atlanta but brought all of Houston with me
At the superbowl full of ????? nigga!
At the superbowl and enjoying myself
We goin hard in the paint like Carmello (Carmello)
We are enjoying ourselves to the fullest like Carmelo Anthony
This is for the boys who sip purple and sip yellow (yellow)
This is for the guys who drink purple and yellow drinks
Shorty shake ya jelly like jello (huh)
Women, shake your bodies like jello
She curvy like a J.lo
She has the curves of Jennifer Lopez
Damn baby poke me off before I even said "hello" (said hello)
She has already caught my attention before I even said hello
Is it the car, is it the ice is it the grill (is it the grill)
Are you attracted to the car, my jewelry, or my teeth grill?
Cause I'm a star that pay the price to keep it trill (keep it trill)
I am a celebrity who pays the price for authenticity
She at the bar, she lookin nice, she on da pill
She is at the bar, looks good, and is probably using drugs
And she got two more wit her ready so tell me how you feel (hol up)
She is with two friends, and asks if I'm interested
See pimpin ain't made nigga pimpin ain't raised nigga
Being a pimp is something you are born with, not made into
Nigga pimpin is born
Being a pimp is a natural trait
Pimpin since its early dayz (right)
I've been a pimp since a young age
These niggaz get to trippin playa pimpin ain't lazy
Some people become agitated, but being a pimp is not easy
And if ya miss Pimp see throw up ya dueces and ya tres (mayne)
If you miss Pimp C, throw up a peace sign
We thought of many ways and perfected the grind (grind)
We have found many ways for success and worked hard to perfect it
Makin million dollas more six figa checks will get signed (signed)
We are making millions, and signing six-figure checks
Slim Thug you up next to shine and I can't even lie
Slim Thug is next to achieve greatness, and I'm not lying
Wit me and T.I.P you done wrecked 'em this time foo! (time foo)
The three of us did a great job this time!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: STAYVE THOMAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@L4-295
When I was a freshman in high school one of our seniors put this on our pregame basketball mixtape and I’ve been in love with it ever since. That was ‘07-‘08
@ryan-xi8wl
I was senior then and Ratatat was my sound track for the whole year.
@Daxterous
@@ryan-xi8wl This is quite the treat coming back to these absolute bangers
@mattcee6323
I have a similar memory!
@darrellcray31
This song is flawless
@pavelrahl6284
I had no idea they made remixes like these... I love all of them, but this one is special.
@garrettchandler9405
I have never not loved this since I first heard it when I was 15
@Sapienadult
Love the whole volume 2. Gem
@hasanal-sharif4988
impossible to find anyone rocking this remix after 2020? ♥
@jacksonparker7281
100% still rocking this and other Ratatat remixes