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.
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Rehab Lyrics
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Hey you guys
Chic-a chic-a dobe dobe dobe dobe
All the children went to heaven
Won't be back 'til ten after eleven
Are you ready (ready)
Are you ready (ready)
First there was the weed sack, coppin' and chillin'
Then came the cocaine, robbin' and stealin' (stealin')
I said I dropped more pounds then maternity wards
And got the gold chain from the gudda awards Yup!
We like that trunk knockin'
Roll by them ladies jockin'
We blazing up the bad
We got them baggies in our pockets
Y'all know we drinking somethin'
We know your thinking somethin'
Making your windows rattle
Turn the corner hear me comin'
[Chorus: x2]
Let'em know that you ain't nothing to be messed with
Bring the fire every time get that money don't quit
Grind off shine off make it happen
Get it get it
Lives large come hard
If you gonna spit it, spit it
I rocked the living room the first day I started walkin'
Was rhyming spitting flames the first day I started talkin'
Had the class and the teacher bouncing in kindergarten
Then I slapped her on her ass she said I beg your pardon
I said get get get get get it girl
One of these days I'm gonna rock the world
Just give me a crayon and give me an A on
Everything I do with a ground to play on
We're on a whole 'nother, no love for under covers
I had you suckered since I busted out my father's rubber
Give me ball caps and sneakers, fresh in some jeans and t-shirt
Still got them children dance, looking like they having seizures
[Chorus]
Kiss my acrobat my soda crack my B-u-t-t-y butty whack
Yo ma', yo pa, yo gritty granny with her hose in a panty
And a big behind like Frankenstein rock the beat down Sesame Street
It's your turn know let's get it on
Rock that thing 'til the break of dawn
The song "EMS" by Rehab, a Southern rock/hip-hop group, features catchy melodies and beats, with punchy lyrics about drug abuse, bravado, and a carefree lifestyle. The opening lines of the chorus urge listeners to let others know that they are not to be trifled with, encouraging them to bring the fire every time and make that money. The singer, likely a member of the band, also describes various illegal activities, including stealing things and purchasing drugs, as well as his past experiences with rapping and performing. The lyrics also reference specific items, such as a gold chain and ball caps, which serve as markers of status and success within the hip-hop community.
This song reflects a common theme in hip-hop music, especially in its emphasis on materialism, street credibility, and nonconformity to mainstream values. The lyrics suggest a certain level of rebellion, as the singer glorifies activities that are clearly illegal and harmful to oneself and others. Additionally, the chorus represents a desire for power and respect, as the singer admonishes his listeners to "grind off shine off make it happen" and to "live large come hard." Overall, "EMS" is an energetic and upbeat song that highlights the conflicting values of hip-hop culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you guys
Addressing the listeners, the singer wants to grab their attention and communicate something important.
Chic-a chic-a dobe dobe dobe dobe
Repeating a rhythmic phrase, the singer sets the tone for a song that is both fun and thought-provoking.
All the children went to heaven
The singer imagines a world where everyone is free from pain and suffering, and where children are protected from danger.
Won't be back 'til ten after eleven
The artist suggests that the journey to heaven may take longer than expected, but it will be worth the wait.
Are you ready (ready)
The artist asks the listeners if they are prepared for what is to come, and encourages them to stay engaged.
First there was the weed sack, coppin' and chillin'
The singer reminisces about a time when getting high was their primary concern, and they could relax and enjoy life.
Then came the cocaine, robbin' and stealin' (stealin')
The singer describes how their drug use led them down a dangerous path of crime and violence, highlighting the negative consequences of addiction.
I said I dropped more pounds then maternity wards
The artist boasts about their success in losing weight, comparing it to the number of babies born in a hospital.
And got the gold chain from the gudda awards Yup!
The artist celebrates their wealth and status, which they acquired through questionable means.
We like that trunk knockin'
The artist enjoys loud, bass-heavy music that emanates from car trunks, a staple of hip-hop culture.
Roll by them ladies jockin'
The singer attracts attention from women as they drive by, feeling confident and attractive.
We blazing up the bad
The artist is smoking marijuana, feeling relaxed and carefree.
We got them baggies in our pockets
The singer is carrying drugs, which could lead to trouble with the law or addiction.
Y'all know we drinking somethin'
The singer is also drinking alcohol, further indulging in vices that can cloud judgement and impair health.
We know your thinking somethin'
The singer is aware that others may judge them based on their appearance and behavior, but they don't care.
Making your windows rattle
The artist's music is so loud that it shakes other people's windows, signifying their presence and impact on the neighborhood.
Turn the corner hear me comin'
The artist is confident and assertive, announcing their arrival and dominance in the area.
Let'em know that you ain't nothing to be messed with
The singer urges listeners to assert themselves, and not let others take advantage of them.
Bring the fire every time get that money don't quit
The singer encourages others to work hard and make money, no matter what obstacles they face.
Grind off shine off make it happen
The artist advises listeners to put in the necessary work and effort to achieve their goals, regardless of the sacrifice required.
Get it get it
The artist repeats a phrase that embodies their belief in hard work and determination.
Lives large come hard
The artist values living an extravagant lifestyle, but also acknowledges that it takes hard work to attain it.
If you gonna spit it, spit it
The singer suggests that if someone has something to say, they should say it with confidence and clarity.
I rocked the living room the first day I started walkin'
The artist asserts their natural talent, claiming that they have been capable of making music since a very young age.
Was rhyming spitting flames the first day I started talkin'
The singer continues to affirm their innate musical abilities, suggesting that they have always been driven to create and perform.
Had the class and the teacher bouncing in kindergarten
The singer brags about their ability to captivate an audience from a young age, even getting their teacher to dance along to their music.
Then I slapped her on her ass she said I beg your pardon
The singer describes a time when they acted inappropriately towards their teacher, revealing their rebellious and disrespectful nature.
I said get get get get get it girl
The artist repeats a phrase that is often used to encourage women to dance, indicating their appreciation for female beauty and presence.
One of these days I'm gonna rock the world
The artist has big ambitions, hoping to become a successful musician and influence people globally with their music.
Just give me a crayon and give me an A on
The singer suggests that even as a child, they had a natural talent for creating art and expressing themselves creatively.
Everything I do with a ground to play on
The singer believes that music is their calling, and that they will thrive no matter what obstacles are in their way.
We're on a whole 'nother, no love for under covers
The artist feels like they are different from most people, and that they don't fit into mainstream society. They also express skepticism and disdain for law enforcement.
I had you suckered since I busted out my father's rubber
The artist reveals a manipulative side, suggesting that they were able to charm and deceive others from a young age through their words and actions.
Give me ball caps and sneakers, fresh in some jeans and t-shirt
The artist describes their preferred style of dress, which is casual and comfortable but also fashionable.
Still got them children dance, looking like they having seizures
The singer is amused by how their music still resonates with young people, who enjoy dancing to it with wild and uncontrolled movements.
Kiss my acrobat my soda crack my B-u-t-t-y butty whack
The artist strings together a series of words that sound pleasing together but don't have a coherent meaning, reflecting their playful and experimental approach to language.
Yo ma', yo pa, yo gritty granny with her hose in a panty
The singer addresses different members of their family in a playful way, describing their grandmother in a humorous and slightly vulgar manner.
And a big behind like Frankenstein rock the beat down Sesame Street
The singer continues to string together nonsensical phrases, but also cleverly references popular culture and music themes in a playful way.
It's your turn know let's get it on
The singer encourages listeners to take action and join them in a playful and lively celebration of music and life.
Rock that thing 'til the break of dawn
The artist suggests that the music and dancing should continue all night long, until the sun comes up and the party is over.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Missing Link Music
Written by: AURORA PFEIFFER, COURTNEY JONES, KIM VIERA, LENA LEON, THADDEUS DIXON
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