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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.
Straight Jacket
The Beatnuts Lyrics
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BOOM!
Hah, yeah
Turn my mic up a little bit
Here we come now, uh, uh, uh
Turn my mic up, yeah, hah
Here we go
You know when to bring them drums in, right?
JuJu-
Check it out, with that sauerkrautt
Get the flava that's nasty, that's what I'm about
I said I'm top like a cherry, yo it gets no harder
Straight from the cemetery, with bass like Ron Carter
What's up cus, you forgot who I was
Slept on THE BEATNUTS, now you're shocked from the buzz
A crazy hispanic, no need to panic
Drop words over beats, clear, no static
Backflips, pullin' honies with the hips
After a show, you say yo he really
Ripped shit up, people all get up
Treat your girl like a puppet, stick my fingers in up
But, naw, I'm joking, Buddha smokin',
Never chicken chokin', just donkey strokin'
(DDDDRRRROPPPPPPPP!)
And, bring me back in
So I can do my thing, with a Beatnuts ring
I go yeah, it's like that and uh
I fucked aaah, and I'm plus fat and uh
Then lit up a blunt, crack the 40 and
What, you try to play me out like an accordion
I'm here to drop bombs and snap on your moms
And call the bitch a dirty custodian
It's like that y'all, it's like that y'all
Beatnuts comin' out fat y'all
Chorus-
You know that
Rappening is what's happening, keep your pockets flappening, hands
clappening
Rappening is what's happening, keep your pockets flappening, hands
clappening
Rappening is what's happening, keep your pockets flappening, hands
clappening
Rappening is what's happening, keep your pockets flappening....
Yo, I be THE MACK
Strapped to a chair, so I can' t react
When I close my eyes I don't see black
I'm off to a desert where I'm free jack
Mentally asleep
Listen to this(Group shout)
Fashion-
I freakin' hard with your moms & your sister
I hit her hard from the back, then I dissed her
Foul and rude, that's my style
I hate to smile, I like to drink
Bust shots and act wild(Boom, boom, boom, boom...)
Now's my time, I'm gettin' paid
Drive around in a nice car, gettin' laid
Havin' mad fun, cause you know it don't matter
It may sound bugged, but I'd like to live fatter
Feel the vibe, check the flava
You caught in a trance, now nothin' can save ya
You lose your mind, then you lose your soul
If it get's wild, then you lose control
Yeah you can run, but you can't go far
Everywhere you look, right there's where you are
You hoped and dreamed to be a big rap star
You dreamed your drivin' and you crashin' a car
Chorus-
You know that
Rappening is what's happening, keep your pockets flappening, hands
clappening
Rappening is what's happening, keep your pockets flappening, hands
clappening
Rappening is what's happening, keep your pockets flappening, hands
clappening
Rappening is what's happening, keep your pockets flappening, hands
clappening
I swing up on the scene like ming
Smoke out and hittin' skins, just my type of thing
Drain out your brains with the fuckin' double barrel
Cool makin' moves with hips like a sparrow
Electrify tricks with my hi-volt dick
Still be rolling thick on that beef type shit
My moves they do the switch like Jim Hendrix
Bass lines they got you hooked now you want to fix
Check it, licked 'em in Bombay, laid 'em in Bermuda
fuckin' thought you knew the time to pay the buddha
Sparked by desire, you know what I mean
Forever will I puff, but I hate to fiend
Pull the chocolate thai stick get off the brick
Makin' crazy moves with this Beatnuts click
Junkyard, Psycho and cool-ass Fash
We combine & intertwine for the hits and cash
Shucks I got the nuts fingerfucks like a mani-
Ac i got the knack with a track like a slaney, black
So beat this chy'all
Beat this y'all
Beatnuts with the funky hits, y'all
You know that
Rappening, keep your pockets flappening
Rappening, keep your pockets flappening
Hands clappening, keep your pockets flappening.....
The Beatnuts' song "Straight Jacket" is a rap track that features the duo's signature funky beats and witty rhymes. The song kicks off with a bang, as JuJu starts rapping about his skills and how he has been underrated in the past. He boasts about his lyrical prowess and his ability to pull off crazy stunts like backflips. JuJu also touches upon his love for smoking weed and his dislike for chicken choking. Musically, the song features a sample from "Gabriel's Message" by Sting and Edin Karamazov and has a high-energy vibe that will get you nodding your head.
The chorus of the song talks about "rappening," which is a combination of rapping and making it happen. The Beatnuts want their fans to keep their pockets flappening (a play on words for keeping their money flowing) and their hands clappening (a call to action to clap their hands to the beat). Psycho Les takes over the second verse and raps about his love for women and how he enjoys hitting it from the back. He also talks about his desire to have fun and live life to the fullest while making money and getting laid. The song comes to a close with Fash rapping about his skills and how he likes to smoke weed and make moves with his Beatnuts crew.
Line by Line Meaning
Check it out, with that sauerkrautt
Listen closely, I bring a unique and flavorful style
Get the flava that's nasty, that's what I'm about
I provide a bold and intense flavor in my music, that's my essence
I said I'm top like a cherry, yo it gets no harder
I'm at the peak of my game, there's no one better
Straight from the cemetery, with bass like Ron Carter
My origins are unconventional and underground, with basslines comparable to the legendary Ron Carter
What's up cus, you forgot who I was
Hey, did you forget about me? I'm the one you should remember
Slept on THE BEATNUTS, now you're shocked from the buzz
You underestimated The Beatnuts, but now you're surprised by the buzz surrounding us
A crazy hispanic, no need to panic
I'm a wild and unconventional Hispanic artist, no need to be alarmed
Drop words over beats, clear, no static
I deliver clean, crisp lyrics over beats without any interference
Backflips, pullin' honies with the hips
I impress with acrobatic moves and attract beautiful women with my swagger
After a show, you say yo he really
After witnessing my performance, you acknowledge my undeniable talent
Ripped shit up, people all get up
I completely destroyed the stage, and the crowd goes wild
Treat your girl like a puppet, stick my fingers in up
I play with your girl's emotions, manipulating her like a puppet
But, naw, I'm joking, Buddha smokin',
Just kidding, I'm relaxed and chilling, enjoying some weed
Never chicken chokin', just donkey strokin'
I never back down from a challenge, just making bold moves
And, bring me back in
Let me come back with my next verse
So I can do my thing, with a Beatnuts ring
I want to showcase my skills and unique style, representing The Beatnuts
I go yeah, it's like that and uh
I confidently affirm that's how it is
I fucked aaah, and I'm plus fat and uh
I had sexual encounters, feeling great and confident
Then lit up a blunt, crack the 40 and
I start smoking marijuana, and crack open a bottle of 40 oz beer
What, you try to play me out like an accordion
Did you try to disrespect me or underestimate me?
I'm here to drop bombs and snap on your moms
I'm here to deliver impactful and explosive verses, even insulting your own mother
And call the bitch a dirty custodian
I disrespectfully refer to her as a promiscuous and low-status individual
Rappening is what's happening, keep your pockets flappening, hands clappening
The rap scene is where the action is, make sure you're financially successful and show your appreciation by applauding
Yo, I be THE MACK
Hey, I'm the cool and confident player in the game
Strapped to a chair, so I can' t react
I feel trapped and unable to respond to certain situations
When I close my eyes I don't see black
Even in darkness, I have a positive outlook and don't see negativity
I'm off to a desert where I'm free jack
In my mind, I escape to a desert where I feel liberated and untethered
Mentally asleep
I'm mentally detached or disconnected from reality
Fashion-
Switching to a different perspective or topic
I freakin' hard with your moms & your sister
I engage in sexual activities with both your mother and sister, pushing boundaries
I hit her hard from the back, then I dissed her
I had aggressive sex with her from behind, then disrespectfully rejected her
Foul and rude, that's my style
I embrace a disrespectful and offensive style as part of my persona
I hate to smile, I like to drink
I prefer to indulge in vices like alcohol rather than expressing happiness
Bust shots and act wild(Boom, boom, boom, boom...)
I shoot guns and act out violently, causing chaos
Now's my time, I'm gettin' paid
This is my moment of success, earning money and receiving recognition
Drive around in a nice car, gettin' laid
I enjoy the luxuries of life, driving a fancy car and having sexual encounters
Havin' mad fun, cause you know it don't matter
I'm having a great time, because ultimately nothing really matters
It may sound bugged, but I'd like to live fatter
It may seem strange, but I aspire to live a more indulgent and luxurious lifestyle
Feel the vibe, check the flava
Experience and enjoy the energy and uniqueness of my music
You caught in a trance, now nothin' can save ya
You're mesmerized and unable to escape the captivating effect of my music
You lose your mind, then you lose your soul
Once you lose your sanity, you also lose your essence and spirit
If it get wild, then you lose control
When things become chaotic and intense, you no longer have control over the situation
Yeah you can run, but you can't go far
You can try to escape, but ultimately, you can't get very far
Everywhere you look, right there's where you are
No matter where you go, you're always confronted with your own reality
You hoped and dreamed to be a big rap star
You had aspirations and dreams of becoming a successful hip-hop artist
You dreamed your drivin' and you crashin' a car
You fantasized about driving luxury cars, but in reality, you end up crashing
Rappening, keep your pockets flappening, hands clappening
The rap industry is where the action and money is, make sure you're financially successful and show your appreciation through applause
I swing up on the scene like ming
I enter the scene with style and presence, similar to the legendary basketball player, Yao Ming
Smoke out and hittin' skins, just my type of thing
I enjoy smoking marijuana and engaging in sexual encounters, it's what I prefer
Drain out your brains with the fuckin' double barrel
I metaphorically blow your mind and leave you speechless with my raw and powerful lyrics
Cool makin' moves with hips like a sparrow
I effortlessly make smooth moves, just like a sparrow's quick and agile movements
Electrify tricks with my hi-volt dick
I impress others with my charismatic and energetic persona, especially when it comes to sexual encounters
Still be rolling thick on that beef type shit
I'm still heavily involved and connected in the street culture and conflicts
My moves they do the switch like Jim Hendrix
Just like the legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix, my moves and style constantly evolve and change
Bass lines they got you hooked now you want to fix
The captivating basslines I produce have a strong impact on you, making you crave more
Check it, licked 'em in Bombay, laid 'em in Bermuda
I had sexual encounters with women in different parts of the world, experiencing pleasure and diversity
fuckin' thought you knew the time to pay the buddha
I express my disregard for traditional norms and expectations, challenging the idea of karmic consequences
Sparked by desire, you know what I mean
Motivated by passion and lust, you understand the intensity of my desires
Forever will I puff, but I hate to fiend
I will always smoke marijuana, but I dislike the feeling of dependence and craving
Pull the chocolate thai stick get off the brick
I smoke a specific type of marijuana called chocolate thai stick, freeing myself from any constraints
Makin' crazy moves with this Beatnuts click
Together with The Beatnuts crew, we make daring and unconventional moves in the music industry
Junkyard, Psycho and cool-ass Fash
Referring to the members of The Beatnuts: Junkyard, Psycho, and the cool and stylish Fash
We combine & intertwine for the hits and cash
As a collective, we work together and collaborate to create successful and profitable music
Shucks I got the nuts fingerfucks like a mani-
I proudly have the skills and talent, playing the piano with my fingers, just like a manicure
Ac i got the knack with a track like a slaney, black
I have the ability and talent to produce great tracks, similar to the way a sly cat moves in a smooth and effortless manner
So beat this chy'all
Listen and be captivated by this, everyone
Beat this y'all
Defeat and surpass this, everyone
Beatnuts with the funky hits, y'all
The Beatnuts deliver funky and catchy music, everyone
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Ben Cusack
Damn this whole album slaps, was worried that only Props Over Here was gonna be excellent, but these tracks are holding their own for sure.
mi777ke777
One of the best albums in 90's hiphop. I bugged out to this a lot
William Elliott
💯🎯💪
Dan Reeves
elements of this track have brought me thru my work life.. especially thinking of my boss's mom as a dirty custodian....
Lonewolf
CLASSIC HIP-HOP LOVE THE ODB SAMPLE ALSO!
Leff phield
Perfect for the beat!!
Iamthaonlyruck Iamthaonlyruck
2018 The Beatnuts the still one of my Groups til this day
S.B.C
I USED TO ROCK THIS ALBUM WALKING HOME TO BROOKLYN OVER THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE BACK IN THE DAY🔥🔥🔥SHTT...
Jared Thompson
Hardest beat ever The Beatnuts Forever
Janez Turk
my fav track from my top5 album of all time. beatnuts forever, die hard motherfuckers!