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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.

Madness
The Beatnuts Lyrics

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Yeah, Yo, come up
I'm patient but believe I got
Them hammers on call cause as soon as I feel
My back touch the wall
The music gon' stop and
Everybody gonna crawl
And the sheet rock and body
Parts start to fall

It's madness, Niggas wanna push and push
Till the torch comes out and
Turn their brain to mush
I'm a top shelf nigga burning Cali kush
In a mink with some tangerine
Nikes I'm like swoosh so many women
I don't gotta tell y'all shit
It's a given you crunchy I'm livin'
But Ju's gonna do his thing
Diamonds clear blue in this ring
Like thirty two in this ring
And the cash flow
Just as sure as the grass grow
My hussle is global and
I'm traveling fast yo
First class, grippin' that Izod
Drinkin' like my god
Reclining with the forty gig Ipod

Whatcha gonna do when there is madness
Madness, madness baby, madness, madness
Whatcha gonna do when there is madness
Madness, madness, madness, madness

Madness, come on
Hey yo, niggas start thumpin'
I'm breaking it up
Big mouths on the side instigating it up
Big Psych never ever ever fakin' the funk
An yo it's been a long time
Now I'm makin' it up
I smell somethin' in the eir
Someone's blazin' it up
I'm feeling shorty right there the
Way she's shakin' it up
For my hustlers on the grind
Keep cakin' it up coppin' pounds
Chop it down and weighin' it up
This is madness (madness) to make you get up
This is madness
(madness) new keep your head up
I got my peoples on the streets
Waiting for the beats again
I'm hungry for your plate and
I'm back to eat again
So finish up your food before
I reach your table and if you have a problem
You gon' be disabled
Make you hot under the collar when
I hop out the Impala
Put the Glock to your cara and
Pop you with a bala this is

Whatcha gonna do when there is madness
Madness, madness

Whatcha gonna do when there is madness
Madness, madness

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Beatnuts's song "Madness" delve into themes of power, control, and chaos within a gritty urban landscape. The opening verses paint a picture of a protagonist who is cool and collected, but ready to unleash chaos when pushed to their limit. The mention of having "hammers on call" signifies that they have weapons ready for any dangerous situation that may arise. As the tension rises and the stakes are high, the character describes a scene where everything comes to a standstill and violence erupts, symbolized by bodies falling and madness ensuing.

The lyrics also touch upon themes of luxury and excess, as the character boasts about their lifestyle and material possessions. References to smoking Cali kush and wearing a mink coat with expensive sneakers suggest a flashy and opulent existence. The mention of having a plethora of women without needing to say much highlights the character's confidence and charisma. Despite the reckless behavior and indulgences, there is a sense of self-assuredness and a willingness to do things their own way, as symbolized by the line "Ju's gonna do his thing."

As the song progresses, the chorus repeatedly asks, "Whatcha gonna do when there is madness," emphasizing the chaotic and unpredictable nature of the world being described. The character's defiance and determination shine through as they navigate through the madness surrounding them. They describe breaking up fights and standing their ground against instigators, showcasing a sense of authority and control in the face of turmoil.

The final verses highlight a sense of aggression and readiness to confront any challenge head-on. The character exudes a sense of dominance and power, asserting their position in the streets and making it clear that they will not back down. The imagery of hopping out of an Impala and threatening with a Glock further underscores the character's boldness and willingness to use force if necessary. Overall, the lyrics of "Madness" capture a sense of tension, defiance, and resilience in the midst of a chaotic and unpredictable environment.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, Yo, come up
Hey there, come here

I'm patient but believe I got
I may be patient, but I am confident

Them hammers on call cause as soon as I feel
I have weapons ready in case of danger

My back touch the wall
When I feel trapped

The music gon' stop and
Everything will come to a halt

Everybody gonna crawl
People will be on the ground

And the sheet rock and body
Even walls and bodies

Parts start to fall
Will begin to collapse

It's madness, Niggas wanna push and push
It's chaos, people keep escalating

Till the torch comes out and
Until violence erupts

Turn their brain to mush
Causing confusion

I'm a top shelf nigga burning Cali kush
I am high-quality, smoking California weed

In a mink with some tangerine
Wearing a luxurious coat with orange shoes

Nikes I'm like swoosh so many women
Just like the Nike logo, many women are attracted to me

I don't gotta tell y'all shit
No need for explanations

It's a given you crunchy I'm livin'
You may not have much, but I'm doing well

But Ju's gonna do his thing
But I'll continue to do what I do best

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ADAM DEITCH, ERIC PETER KRASNO, JERRY R. TINEO, LESTER FERNANDEZ

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