Learning from their cohort Lord Finesse, the two started an underground buzz by street promoting their demos then selling the tapes out of the trunks of their cars. The street sales helped them polish their debut single "Soul Clap" b/w "Party Groove," a cut that banged dance clubs and got love on Yo! MTV Raps for many a week, a self-titled EP was released in March of 1992. Their debut album, Runaway Slave, followed in the fall and is seen as an early-'90s hip-hop essential. The album brought a bouncing hardcore sound of crisp, jazzy horns, stiff drum kicks, and snapping snares that could get a party hopping but could also satisfy the non-dancing purist nodding his head in the back of the club. The album truly is a D.I.T.C. family affair and introduced such legendary names as the late Big L, Fat Joe, and Diamond D, whose classic debut solo album Stunts, Blunts, and Hip Hop dropped the same week in 1992.
The albatross of making unadulterated rap music is that it sometimes costs a crew acclaim, for Show and A.G. are some of rap's disturbingly underrated. The sequel to their raw, stripped sound came in 1995 with the under-appreciated Goodfellas and the two were major contributors to D.I.T.C.'s eponymous debut album in 2000.
Bounce Ta This
Showbiz & A.G. Lyrics
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Listen, this is Dres, and I'm letting ya know
That S-H-O-W-be -I-Z and A.G. are all that
So just sit back, relax, if you got a big bozak grab that
Like Mr. Long, my brother from another mother
Yo check it out
(Bounce, make it bounce, make it bounce, see'mon!)
Something new for the mass, people
Tribe hard, die hard, shit, harldy ever
Not never, but whichever your pleasure whatever's clever
We're deeper than the ports in the back of your cerebellum
Dres, Dre, and Showbiz is rippin this shit, so tell them
We came, we saw, we broke the fuck out
You play, you lay, but if you give good hay you can stay
Hey, what's wrong with the world today?
Brothers busting brothers for less than time of day
The pay for Hammer's, proper, ain't no
Sunshine, and whitey's got your mama
So do you want to change for the children with a comma?
For who? Me, I, myself, you know the one
Doing what I gotta do when I do, come
I just get off, not just that, yo I say I
Do it good and Chaka Kahn knows that we be in Hollywood
Don't get jel if we cash large checks
'Cause we skiddly-dip-dip-do-dep dip dip for effects
Brothers think I'm dissing, but I'm really on the dicks
Look into my album, kid, you'll see all the flicks
But no! You'd rather feel my movie just to cold me
So I was boning mama and your mother fucking told me
I'm playing, I really got no time on the real
But yo, the shiek be unique, so do what you feel
Don't think I'm live? Then take a swigga
'Cause I'm from Queens and I roll with Bronx niggas
[A.G.]
Check it, check it, check what I say
You can bounce with Dres, or you can bounce with Dre
You can flip the script, or you can parlay
Or you can learn the words and say what we say
[Chorus]
If you're chilling with your crew (Ya gotta bounce ta this)
If you're hitting up some skins (Ya gotta bounce ta this)
If you're cooling at a club (Ya gotta bounce ta this)
No matter what you're doing, no matter what you're doing
[A.G.]
They say more bounce to the ounce, well a Giant weighs tons
Stepping to the two, but we're not the ones
Brothers are flipping, some other suckers are tripping
Yeah, you gotta take a whipping to see that I'm live and kicking
I'm the A to the G-I followed by the A-N-T rolling with the Show be -I
Black boots, black hat, slick like a black cat
Flip like a fat cat? Never none of that, black
But I got techs for those who want to flex
So many styles, you don't know which one is coming next
We've been bouncing to the ounce for months
Finesse is here, yeah, Premier's got the blunts
Jazzy's getting jazzy, Big L is raising hell
Show is bugging with the beats, and he's Bhudded, can't you tell?
Diggin in the Crates is in our corner
Ice Water, Deshawn, and Long is getting longer
Gary Gator got the lethal
Infinite, Today, yeah they are my people
Act like Dres, because he's living fat
And say "You can bounce to this, or you can bounce to that"
My respect, and all that dough is all that counts
I'm out, and yo Dres let's make them bounce
[Chorus]
If you're chillin on the ave (Ya gotta bounce ta this)
If you're cooling in your house (Ya gotta bounce ta this)
If you're rocking in a waterbed (Ya gotta bounce ta this)
No matter what you're doing, no matter what you're doing
If you're on lockdown (Ya gotta bounce ta this)
Got the boom in your box (Ya gotta bounce ta this)
Even if you're deaf (Bounce ta this)
No matter what you're doing, no matter what you're doing
Listen, this is Dres, and I'm letting ya know
That S-H-O-W-be -I-Z and A.G. are all that
So just sit back, relax, if you got a big bozak grab that
Like Mr. Long, my brother from another mother
Yo check it out
The lyrics to Showbiz & A.G.'s song "Bounce ta This" emphasize the message to enjoy music and dance to it. The song begins with rapper Dres of Black Sheep explaining that the duo of Showbiz & A.G. are worth listening to. He encourages listeners to sit back, relax, and enjoy the music, and if they feel like dancing, they should do it. The beat is catchy and encourages people to bounce, hence the repeated "bounce ta this" chorus.
The lyrics also touch on serious issues in the world. Dres comments on the violence between brothers and the systemic racial inequality that affects the lives of African American families. He also emphasizes the need to work hard, but not stress oneself out unnecessarily. The song ultimately encourages people to enjoy life and make the most of it.
Overall, the song is an entertaining hip-hop track that encourages listeners to enjoy music and dance to their heart's content while also touching on serious societal issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen, this is Dres, and I'm letting ya know
I'm Dres and I'm going to tell you something important
That S-H-O-W-be-I-Z and A.G. are all that
Showbiz & A.G. are really great
So just sit back, relax, if you got a big bozak grab that
Just chill out and enjoy the music, and maybe grab a drink if you want
Like Mr. Long, my brother from another mother
We're all tight and we're like brothers
Yo check it out
Hey, listen up!
(Bounce, make it bounce, make it bounce, see'mon!)
Let's get this party jumping and dancing!
Speak to your speaker, cause it's the time of day
Pay attention to the music because it's the right time to do so
Something new for the mass, people
We're bringing something fresh for everyone
Tribe hard, die hard, shit, hardly ever
We're sticking together as a group and not giving up easily, if ever
Not never, but whichever your pleasure whatever's clever
Whatever you like is fine with us
We're deeper than the ports in the back of your cerebellum
We're more complex and intricate than you might think
Dres, Dre, and Showbiz is rippin this shit, so tell them
We're killing the music right now and you should spread the word
We came, we saw, we broke the fuck out
We came, we played, and we did it well
You play, you lay, but if you give good hay you can stay
If you're not good, you're out, but if you're good, you're in
Hey, what's wrong with the world today?
There are a lot of bad things happening
Brothers busting brothers for less than time of day
People are hurting each other over small things
The pay for Hammer's, proper, ain't no
Making money isn't as easy as it seems
Sunshine, and whitey's got your mama
Things are tough and unfair for some people
So do you want to change for the children with a comma?
Do you want to make a difference for future generations?
For who? Me, I, myself, you know the one
I'm doing this for myself
Doing what I gotta do when I do, come
I'm doing what needs to be done when it needs to be done
I just get off, not just that, yo I say I
I enjoy what I do and I'm proud of it
Do it good and Chaka Kahn knows that we be in Hollywood
I'm good at what I do and people recognize it, like Chaka Khan
Don't get jel if we cash large checks
Don't be jealous of our success and wealth
'Cause we skiddly-dip-dip-do-dep dip dip for effects
We're making music that's fun and catchy
Brothers think I'm dissing, but I'm really on the dicks
Some people think I'm insulting them, but I'm not
Look into my album, kid, you'll see all the flicks
Listen to my music and you'll understand me better
But no! You'd rather feel my movie just to cold me
But instead, people just judge me without giving me a chance
So I was boning mama and your mother fucking told me
Just joking around, nothing serious
I'm playing, I really got no time on the real
Just having fun, not being serious
But yo, the shiek be unique, so do what you feel
My music is one-of-a-kind, so enjoy it your own way
Don't think I'm live? Then take a swigga
Don't believe me? Listen closer
'Cause I'm from Queens and I roll with Bronx niggas
I come from Queens, but I have friends in the Bronx
Check it, check it, check what I say
Listen up, here's what I'm saying
You can bounce with Dres, or you can bounce with Dre
You can dance to either of our songs
You can flip the script, or you can parlay
You can do whatever you want with the music
Or you can learn the words and say what we say
Or you can learn the lyrics and sing along
If you're chilling with your crew (Ya gotta bounce ta this)
If you're hanging out with friends, you gotta dance to this
If you're hitting up some skins (Ya gotta bounce ta this)
If you're flirting with someone, you gotta dance to this
If you're cooling at a club (Ya gotta bounce ta this)
If you're at a club, you gotta dance to this
No matter what you're doing, no matter what you're doing
No matter what you're doing, you gotta dance to this
They say more bounce to the ounce, well a Giant weighs tons
People say they want more energy in music, but we're already bringing a lot
Stepping to the two, but we're not the ones
We're unique and not like other artists
Brothers are flipping, some other suckers are tripping
People are getting upset, but we're staying cool and collected
Yeah, you gotta take a whipping to see that I'm live and kicking
You have to take some hits to realize that I'm really good
I'm the A to the G-I followed by the A-N-T rolling with the Show be-I
My name is A.G. and I'm part of Showbiz & A.G.
Black boots, black hat, slick like a black cat
I'm looking good and feeling confident
Flip like a fat cat? Never none of that, black
I'm not acting greedy like some other people
But I got techs for those who want to flex
I'm ready to take on anyone who challenges me
So many styles, you don't know which one is coming next
I have a lot of versatility and can switch things up easily
We've been bouncing to the ounce for months
We've been making great music for a while now
Finesse is here, yeah, Premier's got the blunts
Our friends and collaborators are here, and they're having a good time
Jazzy's getting jazzy, Big L is raising hell
More great artists are getting involved and bringing their own creativity
Show is bugging with the beats, and he's Bhudded, can't you tell?
Show is really into the music and is putting in a lot of work
Diggin in the Crates is in our corner
Our crew and supporters are behind us
Ice Water, Deshawn, and Long is getting longer
We have even more friends and supporters
Gary Gator got the lethal
We have someone on our team who's really good
Infinite, Today, yeah they are my people
More people on our side who are contributing to our team's success
Act like Dres, because he's living fat
Follow Dres's example, because he's doing well for himself
And say 'You can bounce to this, or you can bounce to that'
And just enjoy the music however you want
My respect, and all that dough is all that counts
All that matters is that people recognize my talent and I make money doing it
I'm out, and yo Dres let's make them bounce
I'm done with my part, let's keep the party going and dance!
If you're chillin on the ave (Ya gotta bounce ta this)
If you're hanging out on the street, you gotta dance to this
If you're cooling in your house (Ya gotta bounce ta this)
If you're hanging out at home, you gotta dance to this
If you're rocking in a waterbed (Ya gotta bounce ta this)
If you're in bed, you gotta dance to this
No matter what you're doing, no matter what you're doing
No matter what you're doing, you gotta dance to this
If you're on lockdown (Ya gotta bounce ta this)
Even if you're in a bad situation, you gotta dance to this
Got the boom in your box (Ya gotta bounce ta this)
If you have a stereo or music player, you gotta play this song and dance to it
Even if you're deaf (Bounce ta this)
Even if you can't hear the music, dance to the beat
No matter what you're doing, no matter what you're doing
No matter what you're doing, you gotta dance to this
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDRE MAURICE BARNES, ANDRES TITUS, RODNEY LEMAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@XavierCoolD
This was the shit 92-93. Runaway Slave-knew it like the back of my hand. I remember KRS once saying in an interview it was one the best hip hop albums ever! I was 14 back then-miss those days
@chitizzle
Outstanding, dres had such an abstract, unique and tight flow and A.G on point as always.
@robertreeves7675
I Think You Vitch In Boston Girl Got Fucjed Q Tip
@horahop74bolton69
Runaway Slave is a hip-hop masterpeice. Brought it bk in october 1992 and it still gets regular play on the turntable..
@alefunzouzzle4049
Indeed
@joewyorks5616
This whole album was a beast !
@robertreeves7675
Dre Black Sheep Aggervate g People Get Tired Of You
@robertreeves7675
Fend For Yourself Smooth B Say Same You
@robertreeves7675
35 T Pain Meth
@rahmansundiata7475
WORD 2 LIFE HOMIE