Rehab was originally formed as a trio: Steaknife, Danny Alexander, and Brooks Buford. Early on, they released their first album "To Whom It May Consume" produced by Steaknife and Brooks Buford. Soon after, Epic/Sony offered a record deal.
Rehab's major label debut, Southern Discomfort, hit stores in October 2000. With band members Danny Alexander and Brooks, hailing from the city of Warner Robins, south of Macon, Georgia (they dedicated a song to their hometown called "This Town"). Their debut album starts with a skit of them breaking out of a rehabilitation facility. The album went on to sell over 140,000 units, and produced such hits as "Sittin' At A Bar", "It Don't Matter" (Modern Rock Top 20), "Rattle My Cage", and featured such guests as Cee-Lo, Goodie Mob, Steaknife, and Cody Chestnutt.
After 2 years on the road supporting the Vans Warped Tour and playing with bands such as Linkin Park, Danny called it quits over a difference in creative view points.
On July 12, 2005, Rehab re-emerged with a new album "Graffiti the World". The new Rehab was brought together by original band member Danny "Boone" Alexander. Joining him were longtime musicians Mike Hartnett on lead guitar, Hano Leathers on bass, Chris Hood on drums, Foz on rhythm guitar, and DJ Chris Crisis. An additional and unofficial member of the group, though, by the name of Demun Jones often steps in to perform the raps that Brooks once sang. The seven put together new tracks and re-worked old classics with help from local Atlanta producer Billy Hume.
Graffiti the World features the hits "What Do you Want From Me", "Graffiti The World","Last Tattoo" and "This Town" Danny Boone(a virtual musical tour of the groups hometown beginning in the 80's).
In 2008 Rehab decided to undergo a mini-tour focused in the southeast making stops in Georgia, Alabama, Carolina, Tennessee and Florida.
Brooks Buford, after the group's initial separation, went on to record several projects, Straight Outta Rehab, which was never released due to Artista going out of business. He is currently working on a follow-up album titled "Suspicious Package" as well as a side project with Ashley Alan-Lee and Tommy Henriksen called The Audio Club. In late 2005, Brooks went on to host the MTV series Trailer Fabulous and in 2006 the MTV International series "Bustamove".
Steaknife (Denny Campbell) was scheduled to release a CD under Priority Records but was later dropped from the label. Denny has stated that he wasn't very fond of these tracks. He has released an album with friend Lindsay Few titled "Trouble The Water" which is highly religion based. Denny is currently in the studio recording his first full length studio album tentatively titled "White Noize".
The "WhiteNoize" album produced by Steaknife (Denny Campbell and Soulful-I (Jared Adair)) has been released on their myspace page under the user name of "snowblindwhitenoize". Steaknife is currently working with Danny "Boone" Alexander and Brooks Buford, the original members of Rehab on a new album scheduled to come out sometime in April, as is Soulfuli on his own solo album called "Head high"
Universal Republic Records signed the Warner Robins mash-up group in May 2008 and will be releasing the band's 2005 independent release, Graffiti The World, later in the spring with 3 additional never-before-heard tracks.
A short west coast September tour with Pop Rock and Country crossover artist Kid Rock, and a new video release of their newly titled "Bartender song" formerly known as "Sittin at a bar" which was recorded with Country Superstar Hank Williams Jr.
Their newly released video can be found posted and played on CMT's Top 20 Countdown show staring Lance Smith and can also be found on MTV's website along with the brief overview and history of the band.
Bump
Rehab Lyrics
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I got my Alpine bumpin' rattlin' my rear view
Lookin' at the world behind me make it bump bump bump
Turn it up another notch and watch it pump pump pump
Let it punch you in your chest feel it seepin' in your back
When it's time rewind it back make it bump bump bump
It can get your leg to rockin' make it pump pump pump
Blister your transistor make it thump thump thump
Black tree silhouetted against an orange sky
Cool breeze on a country road I'm ten feet high
I'm just about to take another step up ohh
Real world got me kinda fed up ohh
I got places to go and folks I know that are waiting for me to arrive.
A Warner Robins state of mind is what it is if you ain't heard
We too broke to drink and too drunk to work
All day smokin' herb a tad bit disturbed
Yes sir absurd, don't know when the curse occurred
But we're scarred livin' harder than hell on wheels
Retarded oxycottin poppin' swappin' powder for pills
And if we want it we steal, we might be pawning your drill
If it's on you will get a soup bone to the grill
I got my hat tilted sideways and brand new shoes
I got my Alpine bumpin' rattlin' my rear view
Lookin' at the world behind me make it bump bump bump
Turn it up another notch and watch it pump pump pump
Let it punch you in your chest feel it seepin' in your back
When it's time rewind it back make it bump bump bump
It can get your leg to rockin' make it pump pump pump
Blister your transistor make it thump thump thump
Black tree silhouetted against an orange sky
Cool breeze on a country road I'm ten feet high
I'm just about to take another step up ohh
Real world got me kinda fed up ohh
I got places to go and folks I know that are waiting for me to arrive.
We addicted but intelligent live the criminal element
Coke is so American show it stops the arrogant hos
Constantly staring at you, ain't no comparing the flow
Make sure you stare in the hole before you answer the door
Be sure you rappin' in code the folks are tappin' the phone
My boy Jeff Mack put a cap in his dome
That's how it happens back home
I made that tap now he's gone
We're all a little paranoid I got the hell on
I got my hat tilted sideways and brand new shoes
I got my Alpine bumpin' rattlin' my rear view
Lookin' at the world behind me make it bump bump bump
Turn it up another notch and watch it pump pump pump
Let it punch you in your chest feel it seepin' in your back
When it's time rewind it back make it bump bump bump
It can get your leg to rockin' make it pump pump pump
Blister your transistor make it thump thump thump
Black tree silhouetted against an orange sky
Cool breeze on a country road I'm ten feet high
I'm just about to take another step up ohh
Real world got me kinda fed up ohh
I got places to go and folks I know that are waiting for me to arrive.
The song "Bump" by Rehab is a poetic reflection of the artist's life experiences in Warner Robins, Georgia. The opening lyrics depict the artist's fashion sense, characterized by a tilted hat and brand new shoes. This is followed by an observation of the world behind him "bump bump bumping" to the sound of his Alpine speakers. He cranks up the volume to "pump pump pump" his music, reveling in the feeling that seeps into his chest and back. The song then takes a more introspective turn as he describes a scene in which he is driving down a country road with a black tree silhouetted against an orange sky, feeling ten feet high. He admits that he is fed up with the real world and that he has places to go and people waiting for him.
The second verse of the song delves into a harsher reality, that of a low-income area where people struggle to make ends meet. The artist describes his peers as "too broke to drink and too drunk to work" and "retarded oxycottin poppin' swappin' powder for pills". He admits this lifestyle might be "absurd" to some, and the community may be "scarred" from living harder than "hell on wheels". Amidst this environment, the artist observes that paranoia is rampant, and situations of violence can arise easily.
Overall, the song describes two contrasting worlds, one of freedom and joy, and the other of hardship and danger. The artist is using music to escape from the latter but acknowledges that it is not sustainable. The song ends with a sense of hope as the artist suggests that he is not alone, that there are people waiting for him, and that he is taking another step up.
Line by Line Meaning
I got my hat tilted sideways and brand new shoes
I am feeling fresh and confident with my new attire.
I got my Alpine bumpin' rattlin' my rear view
I am listening to loud music that is shaking my car's rear view mirror.
Lookin' at the world behind me make it bump bump bump
The music is so loud that it's making the objects in my rear view mirror vibrate.
Turn it up another notch and watch it pump pump pump
I want the music to be even louder and more intense.
Let it punch you in your chest feel it seepin' in your back
The music is so strong that it is physically affecting my body.
When it's time rewind it back make it bump bump bump
I want to listen to the music again and again.
It can get your leg to rockin' make it pump pump pump
The music is so good that it makes you want to dance.
Blister your transistor make it thump thump thump
The music is so loud that it could potentially damage your stereo system.
Black tree silhouetted against an orange sky
The imagery of a dark tree against a colorful sunset.
Cool breeze on a country road I'm ten feet high
I feel great and relaxed while driving on a peaceful road.
I'm just about to take another step up ohh
I am optimistic about my future.
Real world got me kinda fed up ohh
I am feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with reality.
I got places to go and folks I know that are waiting for me to arrive.
I have a purpose and people who are counting on me.
A Warner Robins state of mind is what it is if you ain't heard
Warner Robins, Georgia has a unique culture and way of life.
We too broke to drink and too drunk to work
We don't have much money, so we drink alcohol instead of working.
All day smokin' herb a tad bit disturbed
We spend all day smoking marijuana and it's affecting our mental health.
Yes sir absurd, don't know when the curse occurred
Our situation is ridiculous and we don't know how we got here.
But we're scarred livin' harder than hell on wheels
Our rough lifestyle has left us emotionally damaged.
Retarded oxycottin poppin' swappin' powder for pills
We misuse prescription drugs and abuse other substances.
And if we want it we steal, we might be pawning your drill
If we need something, we may resort to theft or selling stolen goods.
If it's on you will get a soup bone to the grill
We will use violence to get what we want.
We addicted but intelligent live the criminal element
Despite our struggles, we are still intelligent and capable individuals who are involved in criminal activity.
Coke is so American show it stops the arrogant hos
Cocaine is a symbol of American consumerism and can make people act recklessly.
Constantly staring at you, ain't no comparing the flow
We are always watching out for danger and are confident in our abilities.
Make sure you stare in the hole before you answer the door
Be cautious before you open the door, as there could be danger on the other side.
Be sure you rappin' in code the folks are tappin' the phone
Speak in code because law enforcement may be listening to our phone calls.
My boy Jeff Mack put a cap in his dome
My friend Jeff Mack was killed by gun violence.
That's how it happens back home
Gun violence is a common occurrence in our community.
I made that tap now he's gone
I feel guilty for contributing to Jeff Mack's death.
We're all a little paranoid I got the hell on
We are all afraid and cautious, so I left the situation.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: ALLEN ALVOID JONES, ALLEN ALVOID JONES, JR., BRIAN LEISER, BRIAN ANDREW LEISER, CHARLES LEONARD ALLEN, FRANK C. THOMPSON, HARVEY JOE HENDERSON, HUGH MORGAN, JAMES ALEXANDER, JAMES EDWARD ALEXANDER, LARRY DODSON, LARRY CHARLES DODSON, LLOYD ED SMITH, MICHA
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