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1. The Beatnuts are a hip hop group and production duo from Queens, New York City. Its current members are JuJu and Psycho Les. JuJu (born Jerry Tineo on December 4, 1968) is Dominican American from Corona and Psycho Les (born Lester Fernandez on April 10, 1972) is a Colombian American from Jackson Heights. The Beatnuts were originally a trio before Kool Fashion, now known as Al' Tariq, left the group to start a solo career. The Mighty V.I.C. (Groove Merchantz, Ghetto Pros) was also a member of The Beatnuts' production team for a while.
Early on in their career they produced whole albums for Posse members Common Sense and Chi-Ali. Their production is noted as some of the finest and most accomplished, if unheralded, in all of hip-hop, often intricately detailed (as in their finely honed work for Mos Def on two tracks from Black on Both Sides) but more regularly barnstorming, club-friendly, flourish-laden party music. Jennifer Lopez used their track "Watch Out Now" as the instrumental for her song "Jenny from the Block". The Beatnuts produced more songs for the artists they had previously collaborated with as well as Fat Joe, Suprême NTM and Da Youngsta's. At the same time, The Beatnuts made their name as remix specialists by remixing songs for MC Lyte, Da Lench Mob, Naughty by Nature, Jomanda and others.
The Beatnuts are noted for being unabashedly, bullishly ribald and in-your-face performers. Recent Beatnuts albums are characterised by more Latin influences.
Less known is they are considered part of the Native Tongues collective. The Beatnuts are the only Latino members of the Native Tongues collective. Although only peripheral members, they are routinely acknowledged by Q-Tip.
Hellraiser
The Beatnuts Lyrics
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Este hermano esta enloquecido, amigo!
Try to play me close and get loose
Try to play me close and get loose
(Damn, my ears are burning hot!)
Damn, damn, damn, damn my ears are burning hot!
Damn,goddamn,goddamn, damn my ears are burning hot!
Verse One: Fashion
Damn my ears are burning hot
I think I got fakin the funk
Motherfucks up in my spot
They know I'm gonna blow
So they press up on
The crew like gets dissed
Like a fool when I'm gone
SO GET OUT, AND LEAVE ME ALONE,
CLOSE MY DOOR!
I gotta whisper cause I got
Some fuckin' ears on my floor
They're tryin' to catch on
To see who I'm givin' the hoot
There it is square biz
Don't say my kids
[Psycho Les]
All these phony motherfuckers want to shake my hand
And behind my back talk shit to the next man
Click, bam, a hit to your block, you got beats, but stop!
Your shit is wack!
[Fashion]
Yeah, you better keep it subliminal
Cause I don't play, some say
My style's type criminal
And we can get down, yo for real
Yeah, so whatever kid, do what you feel, sucker!
Chorus: repeat 4X
[P. Les] Try to play me close and get ghost, sucker!
[Fashion]Beatnuts forever, die hard motherfuckers!
Verse Two: Psycho Les, Fashion
You see me and I see you
But you still want to act like
You don't see me, cool
Years ago an A&R dissed
Our fuckin' demos and said
That shit was scarred
BITCH, YOU BIG-TIME BITCH YOUR FOAMIN'
YOUR LABEL'S SHIT AND YOU'LL REGRET IT IN A MOMENT
Now you eat pills, while I puff on the Phils
And still, you can't comprehend your skills
You remember the time, only after I performed
You called my hotel door, you want to blow me like a storm
But Blue, no matter what you do
You can't trick this kid
Too cool, I thought you knew, fool!
Chorus
Verse Three: Fashion, Psycho Les
Now I got you trapped, feelin weak and nervous
Word up, cause I be strapped like the Secret Service
The cops they run me down for the guns I be wielding
I'll murder a force to get lost between buildings
Time to go to war, it's been a raiser, now I'ma flip
Rippin more niggaz than an axe in a horror flick
Doin mad crime, I remember the days well
The demon inside of me had invited me to raise hell
I don't want to have to snuff nobody
I just drink my twenties with coke with Bacardi
Try to play me close and get ghost, sucker!
Beatnuts forever, die hard motherfuckers!
In the opening lines of The Beatnuts’ song Hellraiser, the singer is expressing his frustration with someone who is trying to deceive him. He warns that if this individual continues to play him closely, they may regret it. The song then delves into the Beatnuts’ experiences with phony individuals in the music industry, specifically A&R representatives who claimed their demos were not good enough. The two rappers, Fashion and Psycho Les, seem to be confident in their abilities and unfazed by these setbacks. They argue that these labels will soon regret their decision to pass on them, and that they will continue to pave their own way.
The chorus is an anthem for the group, emphasizing their dedication to their craft and their contempt for those who try to undermine their success. The final verse brings the song to a more violent and aggressive tone, with Fashion boasting of his criminal past and their gang affiliation. He notes that he doesn’t want to resort to violence but will defend himself if necessary.
The beat itself is characterized by a frenetic and dissonant blend of bass and percussion. It sets the perfect tone for the confidence and energy of the rappers. Overall, Hellraiser is a message to their detractors that they refuse to be disrespected and will continue to make their mark in the industry no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
Este hermano esta enloquecido, amigo!
This brother is crazy, friend!
Damn my ears are burning hot!
I'm overhearing some bad things!
I think I got faking the funk
Someone is trying to take advantage of my success
So they press up on the crew like gets dissed like a fool when I'm gone
People try to act friendly with my group, but talk behind our backs
Try to catch on to see who I'm giving the hoot
People are curious about who I'm associating with
All these phony motherfuckers want to shake my hand and behind my back talk shit to the next man
People pretend to like me, but talk negatively about me to others
Click, bam, a hit to your block, you got beats, but stop! Your shit is wack!
Your music isn't good enough to compete with mine
Yeah, you better keep it subliminal 'cause I don't play, some say my style's type criminal
Don't say anything negative to me directly or else
And we can get down, yo for real, yeah, so whatever kid, do what you feel, sucker!
We can settle our differences, do what you have to do
Years ago an A&R dissed our fucking demos and said that shit was scarred bitch, you big-time bitch your foamin' your label's shit
A music industry professional dismissed our work and now regrets it
Now you eat pills, while I puff on the Phils and still, you can't comprehend your skills
You're trying too hard to be something you're not
But Blue, no matter what you do you can't trick this kid too cool, I thought you knew, fool!
You can't trick me into doing something foolish
Now I got you trapped, feeling weak and nervous word up 'cause I be strapped like the Secret Service
I have you cornered and I'm ready to defend myself
Doin mad crime, I remember the days well, the demon inside of me had invited me to raise hell
I used to be involved in criminal activity due to my own inner demons
I just drink my twenties with coke with Bacardi
I like to relax with an alcoholic drink
Try to play me close and get ghost, sucker! Beatnuts forever, die hard motherfuckers!
Don't mess with me or my crew!
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BERNTONY SMALLS, Jerry Tineo, Lester Fernandez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Mightyoverevery1
One of the most underrated Hip Hop Groups, and Hip Hop Albums ever made. Let me just say, as a Black Man, who witnessed the birth of Hip Hop, in the Boogie Down Bronx in the 70s, it’s time we start giving the Latinos credit, for their contribution to the Hip Hop game !
@MediaRuger
Thank you my fellow black man yes its about time latinos got credit.
@cedricd7110
What's crazy is breakdancing and rap in general was dying in the mid 1980s but Latinos kept it alive until it resurrected around 1985-1986. Look at how they changed the breakdancing scene with salsa and meringue moves. Mucho Respeto.
@leffphield
How much is rent?
@dlkingIZdaMAN
NO DOUBT THEY PROPS OVA HERE!
@kehindeoyegunle8920
100% Brother. Plenty of Latio's were there at START. Rock steady Crew Amongst others.
@dannybx78
One of my favorite songs on the album.
@nzadatneezy5311
The beats were madd sick
@nathanharris7815
Nuts
@Bastiiiiify
One of my all time favorites! On rotation for so many years...