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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, SuprΓͺme 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.
Let Off a Couple
The Beatnuts Lyrics
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Check it , I can make you dance, Make you lay way back
Fat styles become a stack when I rip up tracks
Kickin' back, I sit back and puff a Phil
The cool is so damn chill, freeze MC's at will
Still be comin' back for motion, can't be stale
Breakin' sucker niggas off like a press-on nail
I inhale, I exhale, Now I'm zoning
She gonen, cause I fuckin' stole that witch
Swept you home like a broom, then I roll that witch
Switch over to the right hand or back to the left
See, whichever one I use, yo, it still spells def
D-E-F, And I do work with these
Lift a chick with my dick like I'm Hercules
Jerk me please, help me let off some of this cream
Comin' down on you in drops just like pieces of a dream
Seems like I am a mother, so word to me
Burnin' mother-fuckin' rappers in the third degree
Servin' thee, or a so-called superstar
Cause no matter who you are, you still catch a bullet scar
[V.I.C.]
Click, click, BAM! Let off a couple
One for the beef, two for the trouble
Three for my niggas that are ready to set it
World's famous...Man, forget it
[Psycho Les]
Still livin' foul, yo, ain't nothing changed
So I'm a hit you with a rhyme-shot at point-blank range
But still hardcore and everything that goes with it
Gettin money plus I'm bagging all the ho's and shit
To the critics, tryin to sweat the life I live
I got a fully loaded clip and no love to give
So don't stress me, cause I ain't tryin' to hear that trash
Come test me and I'ma have to bust yo, bust yo, bust yo...
In "Let Off a Couple," the Beatnuts boast about their skill and prowess as rappers, and issue a warning to any who might attempt to cross them. Fashion kicks off the first verse with an opening that demonstrates his confidence in his ability to make people dance, and his nihilistic attitude towards any competition: "Check it, I can make you dance, Make you lay way back / Fat styles become a stack when I rip up tracks". He then goes on to describe the coolness of his demeanor, and how he can make even the most talented MCs seem stale in comparison. He finishes off by talking about his seduction skills, comparing himself to the mythological figure of Hercules.
V.I.C. picks up the baton in the next verse and takes on a menacing tone, issuing a three-part warning to anyone foolish enough to come after him or his crew: "Click, click, BAM! Let off a couple / One for the beef, two for the trouble / Three for my niggas that are ready to set it." Psycho Les brings the song to its conclusion with a verse that echoes the nihilistic sentiment of the previous verses, but with an increased level of violence: "Still livin' foul, yo, ain't nothing changed / So I'm a hit you with a rhyme-shot at point-blank range / But still hardcore and everything that goes with it / Gettin money plus I'm bagging all the ho's and shit"
Line by Line Meaning
Check it , I can make you dance, Make you lay way back
I am capable of making you dance and chill out completely
Fat styles become a stack when I rip up tracks
My music is so good that it keeps stacking up
Kickin' back, I sit back and puff a Phil
I relax and smoke a Philly cigar
The cool is so damn chill, freeze MC's at will
My chillness is so strong that it can freeze any MC effortlessly
Still be comin' back for motion, can't be stale
I continue to innovate and progress, never getting stale
Breakin' sucker niggas off like a press-on nail
I easily defeat weak MCs, like snapping off a press-on nail
I inhale, I exhale, Now I'm zoning
I breathe in and out to get into a zone
Freak a fat flow from night 'til the morning
I have an amazing flow that goes on all night and morning
She gonen, cause I fuckin' stole that witch
I stole that woman and made her mine
Swept you home like a broom, then I roll that witch
I took her home and had my way with her
Switch over to the right hand or back to the left
I have multiple skills that I can use anytime
See, whichever one I use, yo, it still spells def
No matter which skill I use, I'm still gonna be great
D-E-F, And I do work with these
I am really good at what I do
Lift a chick with my dick like I'm Hercules
I'm so strong that I can lift a woman with my penis, just like Hercules
Jerk me please, help me let off some of this cream
Please help me release some of my sexual tension
Comin' down on you in drops just like pieces of a dream
I'm going to ejaculate on you like a dreamlike fantasy
Seems like I am a mother, so word to me
I am the man and deserve respect
Burnin' mother-fuckin' rappers in the third degree
I destroy other rappers with my lyrical skills
Servin' thee, or a so-called superstar
I serve anyone, including famous people
Cause no matter who you are, you still catch a bullet scar
Even famous people can be targeted and hurt
Click, click, BAM! Let off a couple
I'm going to shoot a few bullets
One for the beef, two for the trouble
I'm going to take revenge on some people
Three for my niggas that are ready to set it
I have friends who are ready to fight
World's famous...Man, forget it
I don't care about being famous
Still livin' foul, yo, ain't nothing changed
I'm still a bad guy and haven't changed
So I'm a hit you with a rhyme-shot at point-blank range
I will hit you with my lyrics directly and accurately
But still hardcore and everything that goes with it
I am a hardcore rapper and everything that comes with it
Gettin money plus I'm bagging all the ho's and shit
I'm making money and getting lots of women
To the critics, tryin to sweat the life I live
Critics are trying to criticize my lifestyle
I got a fully loaded clip and no love to give
I am armed and dangerous and don't care about love
So don't stress me, cause I ain't tryin' to hear that trash
Don't bother me because I don't want to hear your criticism
Come test me and I'ma have to bust yo, bust yo, bust yo...
If you challenge me, I will have to hurt you
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: BERNTONY SMALLS, Jerry Tineo, Lester Fernandez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Clifton Edwards
One of my absolute favorite Beatnuts tracks! That Monty Alexander sample is buttery!
Spicy Red Lipstick
Clifton Edwards what song did they sample from Monty Alexander?
Luis Rojas
Dee Robi Love & Happiness. π₯π₯π₯
Spicy Red Lipstick
Luis Rojas thanx
joe b.
Buttery....bro we have the same hip hop ear.. perfect description
SupaFly is 187
I recently came across this song in my playlist and I forgot how much comfort I get from hearing it for some reason, I even had this weird thought that if I were dying I'd want this to be the last thing I hear.
Julian Wood
A Classic Classic. Man wish rappers could make hits like this .miss the 90's .This group was well under rated .Should've gotton more recognition. .Come back Beatnuts , come back and show these rappers of today how its done .Ju Ju.
Sonny Syah
Oh the memories that come flooding through with this one... I recorded a 90 min TDK cassette with this song on repeat on one side back in high school. Still playing it now...
Mack Velly
This beat is very melodic
Thomas T
cannot describe how nice this is...