They have recorded their first album Street Sweeper Social Club, which was released on June 16th on East West Records.
- 'It's revolutionary party jams' says Tom Morello 'It's got huge steamroller riffs combined with depth, charge, funk, while Boots unloads clip after clip of incendiary rhymes rich with satire and venom'.
Riley added, - 'This is a time when the working class is being fleeced left and right. More families will be homeless and more people will be jobless. They'll need something to listen to on their ipods while storming Wall Street...'
Their official web site: http://streetsweepersocialclub.com/, features a track called Paper Planes
"The Ghetto Blaster EP" is an EP from Street Sweeper Social Club. The EP is released on August 10, 2010. It features covers of "Paper Planes" by M.I.A. and "Mama Said Knock You Out" by LL Cool J as well a remix of the bands second single "Promenade". They will also cover The Coup song "Everythang". It has also been confirmed that the full touring band has recorded on the album. Tom Morello spoke on the new EP in a press release, saying that they are shooting for an interesting combination of groups. "On The Ghetto Blaster EP we were shooting for a combo of the first Clash record and the Ohio Players greatest hits, interwoven with tractor trailer size riffs of course. This record definitely has more of a 'band' feel than the first, and Boots’ lyrics and delivery have never been sharper." Boots Riley has also said of the upcoming EP “We got a new EP that’s going to come out called The Ghetto Blaster EP. [You can expect] hard, hard, hard music and some raw as lyrics on top.”
Track listing
1. "Ghettoblaster" 3:26
2. "Everythang" (The Coup cover) 3:40
3. "Paper Planes" (M.I.A. cover) 2:55
4. "The New Fuck You" 3:25
5. "Scars (Hold That Pose)" 3:53
6. "Mama Said Knock You Out" (LL Cool J cover) 4:25
7. "Promenade" (Guitar Fury Remix) 3:40
Everythang
Street Sweeper Social Club Lyrics
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Tell me, y'all finna fight or what?
Everybody get your shit started
This is y'all motherfuckin party
Everybody throw your lighters up
Tell me, y'all finna fight or what?
Everybody get your shit started
This is y'all motherfuckin party
Every death is an abrupt one
Every cop is a corrupt one
If you aint got no cash up in the trust fund
Every cat wit a gat wanna bust one
Every guest wants a plus-one
Every tenement's a penitent
So every tried man is innocent
Time served should be the sentence spent
Everybody wanna hit a lick
Every one a y'all is getting pimped
Every time I spit I'm finna rip
Every cancer is a homicide
Every boss better run and hide
Every human is some kin to Black
Every Visa got a pin to crack
Every verse is from the cardiac
Every search is involuntary
Every inmate want commisary
Every bank note is promissory
Every broke muthafucka finna form a gang
And when we come We takin everythang
Everybody throw your lighters up
Tell me Y'all finna fight or what?
Everybody get your shit started
This is y'all motherfuckin party
Everybody throw your lighters up
Tell me Y'all finna fight or what?
Everybody get your shit started
This is y'all motherfuckin party
Every mack want a cadillac
Every mark want they scrilla back
Every knock want a hit of crack
In the park or a pontiac
Every little cent is to the rent
Where every roach is a resident
Every truth ain't evident
Every slave story, present tense
Every uprise a consequence
Every time it be something sweet
Every banker is a fuckin thief
Everybody betta holla wit me
Every fiend need a dolla fifty
Every crime that I did was petty
Every criminal is rich already
Every landlord got a complex
Every single is a bomb threat
Every sellout mayor hates my verse
Everybody, they gon' get it first
Every broke muthafucka finna form a gang
And when we come
We taking everythang
Everybody throw your lighters up
Tell me Y'all finna fight or what?
Everybody get your shit started
This is y'all motherfuckin party
Everybody throw your lighters up
Tell me Y'all finna fight or what?
Everybody get your shit started
This is y'all motherfuckin party
The song "Everythang" by Street Sweeper Social Club speaks about the inequalities and struggles faced by the marginalized members of society. The track is a representation of the anger, frustration, and hopelessness felt by those who have been oppressed by the system. The lyrics address topics like police brutality, corruption, poverty, and the struggle for equality. The chorus "Everybody throw your lighters up, Tell me y'all finna fight or what?" is a call to action for people to come together in solidarity and fight against the issues highlighted in the song.
The first verse addresses the issue of police brutality and corruption. The artist points out that every death is abrupt and every cop is corrupt. The system is rigged against the marginalized members of society, and those who have no wealth or power are at a disadvantage. Every individual with a firearm wants to use it, and everyone wants to have one. The second verse highlights the struggles of poverty. Every resident of a tenement is a penitent, and every person who has served time is innocent. Time served should be the sentence spent, and people should not be punished for their poverty. The artist also talks about how people are forced to resort to crime to survive and how the system exploits them.
Overall, "Everythang" is a song that speaks truth to power and sheds light on the inequalities faced by the marginalized members of society. The song is a call to action for people to come together and fight for justice.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody throw your lighters up
Everybody show your unity and support for the cause
Tell me, y'all finna fight or what?
Are you ready to stand up and fight for justice?
Everybody get your shit started
Everyone needs to start taking action towards making a change
This is y'all motherfuckin party
This is a celebration of the power and unity within the community
Every death is an abrupt one
Every death is tragic and unexpected
Every cop is a corrupt one
The systemic issues within law enforcement lead to corruption within policing
If you aint got no cash up in the trust fund
Having wealth and status can provide a safety net that others do not have access to
Every cat wit a gat wanna bust one
The prevalence of guns in society leads to a culture of violence
Every guest wants a plus-one
Everyone wants to feel included and valued
Every tenement's a penitent
Living in poverty often feels like a punishment and can lead to a cycle of poverty
So every tried man is innocent
People are often prosecuted unfairly due to systemic issues within the justice system
Time served should be the sentence spent
Punishments should be appropriate and just, and not excessive
Every one a y'all is getting pimped
Society takes advantage of individuals and exploits them for their own gain
Every cancer is a homicide
The prevalence of preventable diseases and lack of access to healthcare leads to unnecessary loss of life
Every boss better run and hide
Those in power should be held accountable for their actions and not be immune from consequences
Every human is some kin to Black
We are all connected and should stand together against systemic racism and discrimination
Every Visa got a pin to crack
Those who are economically disadvantaged face barriers to financial stability
Every verse is from the cardiac
The message behind the lyrics comes from the heart and is an authentic representation of the artist's experiences and beliefs
Every search is involuntary
Individuals are often unfairly targeted and searched without cause due to systemic issues within law enforcement
Every inmate want commissary
Those who are incarcerated often face inhumane conditions and lack basic necessities
Every bank note is promissory
Money is a promise of value and can be used as a tool for systemic oppression
Every broke muthafucka finna form a gang
Those who feel ignored and oppressed may turn to alternative means of finding power and support
And when we come We takin everythang
Those who have been marginalized and oppressed are prepared to fight for their rights and take back what is rightfully theirs
Every mack want a cadillac
Society pressures individuals to value material possessions as a symbol of success
Every mark want they scrilla back
Those who have been wronged seek justice and reparation for the harm done to them
Every knock want a hit of crack
The prevalence of drug addiction and substance abuse in marginalized communities is a symptom of larger societal issues
In the park or a pontiac
Poverty and systemic issues affect individuals regardless of their location or circumstance
Every little cent is to the rent
Those who are economically disadvantaged often do not have disposable income and must spend all they have on basic necessities
Where every roach is a resident
Living conditions are often subpar and unsanitary in lower-income areas
Every truth ain't evident
Systemic oppression and misinformation can obscure the truth and make it difficult to access
Every slave story, present tense
The legacy of slavery and racism continue to affect society and marginalized communities to this day
Every uprise a consequence
Revolution and resistance are a response to systemic oppression and societal inequality
Every time it be something sweet
People are often misled by false promises and propaganda
Every banker is a fuckin thief
Wealth and power can be used as tools for oppression and exploitation
Everybody betta holla wit me
We are stronger and more effective when we unite and fight together
Every fiend need a dolla fifty
Those who are vulnerable and struggling need support and resources, not judgment or disdain
Every crime that I did was petty
The systemic issues and lack of access to resources can lead to a cycle of poverty and illegal activity
Every criminal is rich already
The justice system often targets and punishes those who are already marginalized and struggling
Every landlord got a complex
Those in power often become defensive and protective of their privilege and status
Every single is a bomb threat
Individuals who stand up against societal injustice and inequality are often met with resistance and hostility from those in power
Every sellout mayor hates my verse
Those in power often seek to silence dissent and criticism instead of addressing the issues at hand
Everybody, they gon' get it first
We will not rest until those who are oppressed and marginalized receive justice and equality
Contributed by Molly F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SharkimusPrime
this is a fucking awesome cover.
Wormdog84
everything morello touches turns to gold
SESNinetyFour
I love SSSC, I love this cover but The Coup version is much better.
georgetheonlyporge
the soundtrack for the coming revolution!
MasterSysop
saw a cia shotgunm,ade from a stapler cicular saw blades , pipe, rebar and plywood and clocksprings. it wound up like a revovlver and it was awesome.home made streetsweeper outta a stapler blew my mind . they get smart there working with nothing.
TheKMNINMethod
@TheKMNINMethod Or, at least I knew I had heard Tom and Boots play it at the Immigration Rally in Federal Plaza in Chicago May 1, 2008.
Rawk4Life
FYI, Audioslave only did covers live, and they covered Soundgarden and RATM because 3/4 of Audioslave IS RATM, and the other fourth is Soundgarden.
FunkFight1
Rawk4Life but RATM did a whole recorded album of covers.
TheKMNINMethod
I thought this was a coup trak.....
SharkimusPrime
@GhettoBlasterSSSC no, having tom morello makes you Rage.