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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.
No Equal
The Beatnuts Lyrics
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Competition is none) --> Rakim
[ VERSE 1: Ju-Ju ]
Niggas got me steamin, bout to flip my lid
Fuck around, and I proceed to blow your back out, kid
(Boom!) Not to say I'm on a violent tip
But my hand stays on my gun, in case you start some shit
Straight up and from the heart is how it's always been
Now punk niggas want to test me
But all that tiggedy-tiggedy tongue-twistin shit don't impress me
It's just a phase, and you know damn well
That you'll fall off in a minute, cause that shit don't sell
Funny how you think you could surpass me, or outlast me
With that bullshit style, you're fallin fast, gee
See, I suggest you go back where you came from
(Your mic, and my mic) Come on, don't play, son
See, the days of payin dues is over
I'm a little fed up, and it's time that I show ya
We battle one time, you're dead, no sequel
(Your mic, and my mic - come on yo, no equal) --> Q-Tip
You know we're number one
Competition is none
[ VERSE 2: Psycho Les ]
The wiggedy-wicked Psycho Les drops it like a lunatic
Steady back-breakin bitches with my super dick
Hat's on the jim, sometimes I nut in em
St. Ides fucks up their eyes, and I bend em
Down, while I'm flowin to this nutty sound
Open up the knapsack, check out what we found
H-h-horns, bass, lines
Beats get chopped in the Nut Shop, we don't waste time
Yo, I'm 'cold lampin' like Flavor
Floatin at the top while you're sick, and 'nothin can save ya'
Just like the Biz said
Remember - uugh! - styles I drop to be, what is it?
(The shizzit) Word to your mama
I bend your girl like a comma
Due to Lambada, I think I gotta
Stop, because the bitch said, "(???)"
So I nutted, and I got out
(Boom!) No matter how hot you claim to be, you can't roast this
Nut, what's up? You want to get eaten up like a hostess?
'Cup', 'cake', you know my words are lethal
(Your mic, and my mic - come on yo, no equal)
[ VERSE 3: Fashion (Al' Tariq) ]
Every line I connect, my literature's perfect
Per minute, per second, and yo, you gotta reck-
On with Fashion, cause by the way I'm rippin things
Whoever thinks I take a loss has hamstrings
Young dames, I shoot em and Jimmy aims to knock her
Sex with this flex, best thing tends to lock up
Yeah, really bad ass, smokin past you niggas
The chicks I stick shit with, I love your figures
Triggers, I pull em with no remorse for bodies
Fash pumps the hotties, chumps pump with shoties
Shoot em up, bang-bang! Miss targets rarely
Mics I touch up, I fucks em daily
Barely another who can test the cool Fash
Asses I kick in the ashes, dumpin trashes
So don't riff, cause I flow swift like the Nile, son
Tame is for plain Jane fame, I'm a wild one
Auto-matic-ly I let loose the
Fierce MC-i-n-g force in me
Cool Fash, sendin a blast to rap people
(Your mic, and my mic - come on yo, no equal)
The Beatnuts's song No Equal is a braggadocious posse cut that features verses from Ju-Ju, Psycho Les, and Fashion (formerly known as Al' Tariq). The song is anchored by a repeated sample of Q-Tip declaring, "Your mic and my mic, come on yo, no equal." In the first verse, Ju-Ju sets the tone for the track with his aggressive flow and warns would-be competitors that they will fall off quickly if they try to emulate his style. Psycho Les takes over in the second verse, injecting some humor and sexual innuendo into his rhymes, while also boasting about his microphone prowess. Finally, Fashion closes out the song with a rapid-fire assault of rhymes, declaring himself a "fierce MC-i-n-g force" and daring anyone to challenge his skills.
Overall, No Equal is a classic example of the kind of hardcore, underground New York hip-hop that The Beatnuts were known for in the mid-1990s. The production is spare and gritty, with boom-bap drums, chopped-up samples, and a heavy bassline. The MCs trade bars with each other seamlessly, showcasing their individual styles and skill sets while also playing off of each other's energy. The track is a testament to the group's chemistry and camaraderie, as well as their dedication to keeping the hip-hop tradition alive and well.
Line by Line Meaning
Niggas got me steamin, bout to flip my lid
I'm angry and about to lose control
Fuck around, and I proceed to blow your back out, kid
If you mess with me, I'll harm you severely
Boon! Not to say I'm on a violent tip
I'm not a violent person, but I'm not afraid to defend myself
But my hand stays on my gun, in case you start some shit
I carry a gun for self-defense
Cause I been rhymin since way back when
I've been rapping for a long time
Punk niggas want to test me
Some people want to challenge me
But all that tiggedy-tiggedy tongue-twistin shit don't impress me
I'm not impressed by fast rhymes without substance
It's just a phase, and you know damn well
Your style won't last
That you'll fall off in a minute, cause that shit don't sell
Your music won't be successful for long
See, I suggest you go back where you came from
You should stick to what you know
The days of payin dues is over
You don't have to work as hard to be successful
We battle one time, you're dead, no sequel
If we compete, I'll beat you and there won't be a rematch
The wiggedy-wicked Psycho Les drops it like a lunatic
I rap with a crazy style
Steady back-breakin bitches with my super dick
I have sex with confidence
Yo, I'm 'cold lampin' like Flavor
I'm relaxed and confident like Flavor Flav of Public Enemy
Just like the Biz said, Remember - uugh! - styles I drop to be, what is it?
I'm influenced by the style of Biz Markie
Every line I connect, my literature's perfect
My raps are well-written
Per minute, per second, and yo, you gotta reck-
I rap quickly and effectively
On with Fashion, cause by the way I'm rippin things
I'm Fashion, and I'm rapping with skill
Whoever thinks I take a loss has hamstrings
Anyone who doubts me is mistaken
So don't riff, cause I flow swift like the Nile, son
Don't underestimate my smooth and fast rapping style
Auto-matic-ly I let loose the
I rap effortlessly
Cool Fash, sendin a blast to rap people
I'm sending a message to other rappers
(Your mic, and my mic - come on yo, no equal)
We're the best, and no other rappers can match our skills
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Eric Serrano
Greatest hip hop EP !!! EVA
Nito Mutan
Juju went hard as hell on this one… That « tiggidy tongue-twistin shit » wasn’t just a phase though
MrSkeeterbarnes
I'm 41, this album was my High School background music. The Beatnuts are saints! Why the fuck isn't Intoxicated Demons on Spotify?
Robot Cameron
I Love It!!👍🏻
Justice Shabazz
I Loved This ERA OF HIP-HOP!
peter standal
perfection.
mogul mayz
Great ep,90's hiphop is the greatest.
Legendary DQ
"Your mic and my mic, c'mon yo, no equal" is from Q-Tip's verse on "Jazz (We've Got) (Re-Recording)
デンジャースター
"Number one compertation this none" is from Rakim verse on "My Melody"
random consumer
I dig it. Sounds kinda like Humpty without the big nose. 😂