Reign of the Tec
The Beatnuts Lyrics


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It's the hard little pistol-packing punk dope smuggler
Lethal when I kill, I go straight for the jugular
Back again to hit ya with the junkyard funk
Shit gets out of hand, I got a TEC in the trunk
Let's flip the ill shit, kid, yo, he looped it
Hardcore, straight to make you brothers act stupid
Now I'm on a rampage, prepare for the slaughter
Lyrical monster busting nuts in your daughter
Slaying competition is the real beat digger
Hit you with a shovel, now you're dead, nigga
Freaking the funk, I be the ill funk freaker
With the diabolical sound coming through your speaker (come on)
Bulletproof, ready for action, no fronting
Fully loaded TEC, chump, ready to go hunting
So sleep and watch me let off and catch wreck
"John Wayne couldn't even stand the reign of the TEC"

When I pop the trunk, hit the deck
"John Wayne couldn't even stand the reign of the TEC"
Head for the hills before you get wrecked
"John Wayne couldn't even stand the reign of the TEC"

When I pop the trunk, hit the deck
"John Wayne couldn't even stand the reign of the TEC"
Head for the hills before you get wrecked
"John Wayne couldn't even stand the reign of the TEC"

Here I come up your block, driving once
Smoking skunk, waiting for a fucking punk
To beef, so he can get killed by the psycho thief
Retarded like Biz, eating cats like Heath-
Cliff, light the spliff, crack the quart and
If I kill you first, nigga, be a good sport and
Die, don't give me no hassle
I snatch up your bitch, take her to White Castle
Then crack her asshole, so I could fuck her
Hit that doo doo brown, then buck her
The crazy rapist smelling like much vaginas
Carjacking punks, pulling them out of their Pathfinders
It makes me want to scream, but I just chill by the end of the week
How many punks must I kill?
I'm sicking up picnics, I'm robbing on good so after dark
Stay the fuck out the woods (you fucking punk)

When I pop the trunk, hit the deck
"John Wayne couldn't even stand the reign of the TEC"
Head for the hills before you get wrecked
"John Wayne couldn't even stand the reign of the TEC"
When I pop the trunk, hit the deck
"John Wayne couldn't even stand the reign of the TEC"
Head for the hills before you get wrecked
"John Wayne couldn't even stand the reign of the TEC"

Come on, bro, don't give me that shit
Blast my nine to your spine, take your money, then split
Outtie, now your ass is ghost to me
Beatnuts on the loose, sticking Hindu grocery shops
So what's up, paps?
I shoot you with no problem, I'm used to shooting cops
I'll let you go this time, but next time you pop
That shit, your ass gettin' dropped

Yo, it's the gun-slinging lunatic demons outta hell
Intoxicated punks letting off bad smell
Beatnuts forever, die hard motherfuckers
Low-key deadly, taking out all suckers
Before you even step and try to play me, son
Bring heavy ammunition so you don't have to run
Take heed, this ain't something you should laugh to
Yo, I'll shoot your moms if I have to

When I pop the trunk, hit the deck
"John Wayne couldn't even stand the reign of the TEC"
Head for the hills before you get wrecked
"John Wayne couldn't even stand the reign of the TEC"
When I pop the trunk, hit the deck
"John Wayne couldn't even stand the reign of the TEC"
Head for the hills before you get wrecked
"John Wayne couldn't even stand the reign of the TEC"




When I pop the trunk, hit the deck
"John Wayne couldn't even stand the reign of the TEC"

Overall Meaning

The Beatnuts's song Reign of the Tec is a hardcore rap track that features JuJu, Fashion/Al Tariq, and Psycho Les trading bars about their gun-slinging, drug-smuggling, and murderous ways. The lyrics are full of violent imagery and aggressive swagger, as the rappers describe their willingness to use their Tecs (short for TEC-9, a semi-automatic handgun) to take out anyone who gets in their way. JuJu sets the tone by describing himself as a "pistol-packing punk dope smuggler" who goes straight for the jugular when he kills. He also boasts about his ability to "bust nuts in your daughter" and his talent for "slinging competition" as a "real beat digger." The chorus warns listeners to "hit the deck" and "head for the hills" if they hear the Tecs popping, as "John Wayne couldn't even stand the reign of the tec."


The other two rappers follow JuJu's lead, with Fashion/Al Tariq rapping about his desire to "kill a fucking punk" who beefs with him and his willingness to "snatch up your bitch" and "crack her asshole." Psycho Les raps about blasting his nine to take someone's money and then splitting, and he jokes about shooting cops and letting people go this time, but dropping them next time they "pop that shit." All in all, the song is a gritty and disturbing celebration of violence and criminal behavior, with no apologies or remorse.


Line by Line Meaning

It's the hard little pistol-packing punk dope smuggler
JuJu is a tough guy who carries a pistol, dealing drugs.


Lethal when I kill, I go straight for the jugular
When JuJu takes someone down, he makes sure it's done right.


Back again to hit ya with the junkyard funk
JuJu is returning to make music with an intense, energetic style.


Shit gets out of hand, I got a Tec in the trunk
If things get too crazy, Juju has a Tec-9 semi-automatic handgun stored in his car's trunk.


Let's flip the ill shit kid, yo he looped it
Juju is going to put his own spin on the music that's playing.


Hardcore, straight to make you brothers act stupid
The music Juju makes can be aggressive enough to make people lose their minds.


Now I'm on a rampage, prepare for the slaughter
JuJu is ready to take on anyone who challenges him or his music.


Lyrical monster busting nuts in your daughter
JuJu is so good at rapping that he can make someone's daughter enjoy his music in a sexual way.


Slaying competition is the real beat digger
JuJu is so talented that he can easily defeat his competitors in the music industry.


(Clank) Hit you with a shovel now you're dead, nigga
JuJu is so aggressive that he would hit someone with a shovel, and he's not taking any prisoners.


Freaking the funk, I be the ill funk freaker
JuJu feels strongly about his music, and is using his talents to create a new and unique sound.


With the diabolical sound coming through your speaker
The Beatnuts music is the epitome of hardcore and their music is unique in that sense.


Bulletproof ready for action, no fronting
JuJu is geared up and prepared to do what he needs to do.


Fully loaded Tec loaded ready to go hunting
JuJu is well-prepared and is carrying his Tec-9 to defend himself.


So sleep and watch me let off and catch wreck
If someone isn't careful, they'll get caught up in JuJu's aggressive behavior and be on the receiving end of a beatdown.


"John Wayne couldn't even stand the reign of the tec"
JuJu is so dangerous and powerful that even John Wayne would be unable to take him on.


Here I come up your block, driving once
Fashion/Al Tariq is approaching their destination in their car.


Smoking skunk, waiting for a fucking punk
Fashion/Al Tariq is smoking marijuana and is waiting for someone to try and provoke them.


To beef, so he can get killed by the psycho thief
Fashion/Al Tariq is ready and willing to kill anyone who tries to start something with them.


Retarted like Biz, eating cats like Heath-
Fashion/Al Tariq is saying that anyone who challenges them is as foolish as Biz Markie, and they will be dealt with severely.


cliff, light the spliff, crack the quart and
Fashion/Al Tariq is about to smoke some marijuana and drink liquor.


If I kill you first nigga, be a good sport and
Fashion/Al Tariq is reminding people that if they die, they should accept their fate with good sportsmanship.


Die, don't give me no hassle
If someone gets killed by Fashion/Al Tariq, they should do so without complaining.


I snatch up your bitch, take her to White Castle
Fashion/Al Tariq is bragging about kidnapping a woman and taking her to a fast food restaurant.


To crack her asshole, so I could fuck her
Fashion/Al Tariq has a disturbing sexual fetish that he's sharing with the listener.


That doo doo brown dem bucker
This line is likely part of a rhyme, it's unclear what it means exactly.


The crazy rapist smelling like much vaginas
Fashion/Al Tariq is a rapist and is always surrounded by women.


Carjacking punks, pulling them out of their Pathfinders
Fashion/Al Tariq is stealing cars from people and is forcing them out of their Nissan Pathfinders.


It makes me want to scream, but I just chill by the end of the week
Fashion/Al Tariq gets angry easily, but he's trying to remain calm and collected at least until the end of the week.


How many punks must I kill?
Fashion/Al Tariq is frustrated with all of the people who try to cross him and are subsequently killed.


I'm sicking up picnics, I'm robbing on good so after dark
Fashion/Al Tariq is robbing people and ruining their good times when he's out at night.


Stay the fuck out the woods (You fucking punk!)
Fashion/Al Tariq is warning people to stay out of his territory, and calling out anyone who tries to cross him.


Blast my nine to your spine, take your money then split
Psycho Les is saying that he will shoot someone in the spine and then take their money and run away.


Outtie, now your ass is ghost to me
Psycho Les will have no further interest in someone once he has taken their money.


Beatnuts on the mix thinking Hindu grocery shops
Psycho Les is making things up and saying the mix is inspired by Hindu grocery shops.


So what's up hops?
Psycho Les is asking what someone's problem is, and is ready to deal with it if necessary.


I shoot you with no problem, I'm used to shooting cops
Psycho Les is so confident in his abilities that he's not afraid to shoot anyone, even the police.


I'll let you go this time, but next time you pop
Psycho Les is giving someone a warning that their behavior is unacceptable and they'll be punished if they continue.


That shit, your ass gets dropped
If someone continues to behave poorly, Psycho Les will kill them.


Yo, it's the gun-slinging lunitic demon that'll hell
JuJu is warning others that he's a crazy person that's going to wreck things.


Intoxicated punks letting off bad smell
JuJu is referring to people who are trying to act tough even though they're clearly not.


Beatnuts forever, die hard motherfuckers
The Beatnuts are committed to their music and won't stop no matter what.


Low-key deadly, taking out all suckers
The Beatnuts are dangerous, but they won't necessarily attack anyone who doesn't deserve it.


Before you even step and try to play me, son
JuJu is warning people not to mess with him because he's not afraid to defend himself.


Bring heavy ammunition so you don't have to run
If someone wants to challenge JuJu, they should make sure they're well-equipped to fight back.


Take heed, this ain't something you should laugh to
JuJu is reminding people that his music is powerful and serious, and shouldn't be taken lightly.


Yo I shoot your moms if I have to
JuJu will do whatever it takes to get his message across, even if that means killing someone's mother.


"John Wayne couldn't even stand the reign of the tec"
JuJu is so dangerous and powerful that even John Wayne would be unable to take him on.


When I pop the trunk, hit the deck
JuJu is warning people to get out of his way when he opens his car's trunk.


"John Wayne couldn't even stand the reign of the tec"
JuJu is so dangerous and powerful that even John Wayne would be unable to take him on.


Head for the hills before you get wrecked
JuJu is warning people to get out of his way or face the consequences.


"John Wayne couldn't even stand the reign of the tec"
JuJu is so dangerous and powerful that even John Wayne would be unable to take him on.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jerry R. Tineo, Lester Fernandez

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@cinematicbrothers2059

Ice Tea Mentioned this on Drinks Champs “2023” even the West Coast was listening to Beat Nuts .. and Ice Tea was hot at the time … paid homage

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All comments from YouTube:

@30907bng

Love the Beatnuts and their style of production easily in the top 5 of producers.

@gaylordfocker7990

Literally too hard for MTV and BET. Banned from both. This video is a masterpiece and whoever directed it gets props over here for how potent it is.

@janga75

Thats weird cuz the first time i heard this was on the radio in Jamaica and hip hop never got played on the radio there back then. Didn't know it was banned

@gaylordfocker7990

@@janga75 This is a video showing guns, up close, and being used in a negative fashion.Not a radio song from Jamaica.

Audio and visual are different. Audio is heard. Visuals are seen.

@daminharris3879

​@janga75 Yupp Reign of da Tec was 1 of da 1 banned vids dey didnt play it on Bet or MTV u mite catch it at 3am on sum underground rap vid show lol

@Dmaccabees

A Timeless Classic 🔥💯🔥

@gianellicapone8740

No rainbow brite colored dreads? No autotune? Migos are you watching? This is TRUE TALENT!

@rootfruit2412

Teach & preach! Absolutely. Peep👁 the talented technique.

@dirtyjamaica

Real talk my brother true story!

@n.e.f.neverendingflow

I agree with everything u said but Migos are DOPE 👍

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