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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.
Worlds Famous
The Beatnuts Lyrics
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But it's more - afro-spanish)
(Come on down)
(You're listenin to the world's famous)
Beatnuts y'all
[ VERSE 1: Psycho Les ]
The wiggedy-wicked
Les starts to rip shit
Beatnuts makin crazy noise with some hip shit
24-track, e.q.-ed to attack
Pump mo' watts than any Radio Shack
Black, I stick to bein ruff and rugged
Anti-pop, I guess I'll stay broke (Fuck it!)
A crazy hispanic, Psycho Les panic
Nah, not me, I just pull the automatic
Out the knapsack, and cold point it
Blast ya, and leave your punk-ass disjointed
Yo, I ain't goin out like a punk
Nothin but fat rhymes and beats for your trunk to pump
I make you want to jump like Kris Kross
(Beatnuts gonna blow up!) Slow down on that Crazy Horse
My hand's tied from the mic it holdes
I'ma jet up the block before the record shop closes
[ VERSE 2: V.I.C. ]
V.I.C., droppin styles you ain't used to
Nice with the lyrics, when I produce I get looser
Beats I got plenty, they come a dime a dozen
I got more beats than Puertoricans got cousins
Diggin every day, I'm the breakbeat doodle
I got the funky shit, ask my main man Ju-Ju
Jump in the trunk, we Audi on a mission
(Guess where we're goin?) Philadelphia, beat-fishin
There's always one store niggas always get stuck on
I know a lotta spots that are ain't puttin ya up on
Find your own beats, you're a real snuffalafagus
Lazy muthafucka, you're always bummin off of us
You know there's no one finer
Diggin for shit from here to North Carolina
The name is V.I.C., it's time to dilly-dally
First I hit Texas, then I'm 'goin back to Cali'
[ VERSE 3: Ju-Ju ]
Ju-Ju, the true blue funk nigga
Ill with the grooves, it's the real beat-digger
(Buyin old records is a habit) --> Diamond D
But if I can't afford to pay, I'll bag it
You can laugh and joke, but you'll never see me smile
Ruff and rugged, kickin the hardcore freestyle
Flavor-filled funk, bust the way I word it
Punks who pop junk, kid, tend to get murdered
Not a violent kid, though
Prefer to freak the flow, check it
Loop a funky 45, and I'll wreck it
Face it, here's somethin to make you jump around
(Jump around!) And 'get down, get down'
Honeys always sock me tryin to get my attention
Flexin, schemin on the caramel complexion
Ju-Ju, the beat man, under God's protection
Beatnuts makin moves like a mob connection
[ Les ]
Yeah, yeah
Gonna send this one out
To cool-ass Fash
My man Daddy Rich
Can't forget Lucien
[Name]
Constipated Monkeys
[Name] in the house
My man Johhny
Word up
The Beatnuts's song World's Famous is a playful and boastful song about their skills as beat makers and diggers of records. They introduce themselves as the "world's famous" and use their verses to brag about their abilities and love for hip hop culture. The first verse by Psycho Les is particularly notable for its anti-pop sentiment, suggesting that the Beatnuts prioritize staying true to themselves rather than pandering to popular tastes. The chorus is an infectious chant of "Come on down, you're listenin to the world's famous Beatnuts y'all," further emphasizing their confidence and swagger.
The second verse by V.I.C. shows off his lyrical skills, clever wordplay, and love for digging for rare beats. He name-drops fellow Beatnuts member Ju-Ju, as well as Diamond D, a fellow producer and rapper. The third verse by Ju-Ju shows off his prowess as a beat maker, who can take a simple 45 record and turn it into a funky, danceable groove. He also references his love for women and his reliance on "God's protection" as a member of the Beatnuts.
Overall, the song is a fun and catchy tribute to hip hop culture and the Beatnuts' place within it as skilled producers and lyricists.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not really spanish all the way
Despite being labeled as 'afro-spanish,' the song is not entirely in Spanish.
But it's more - afro-spanish
The song blends elements of Afro-Caribbean and Latin music.
Come on down
The song invites listeners to join or enter the experience.
You're listenin to the world's famous
The song asserts itself as culturally significant and recognized.
The wiggedy-wicked
The first verse begins with a boastful declaration of skill.
Les starts to rip shit
Psycho Les' rap style is intense and energetic.
Beatnuts makin crazy noise with some hip shit
The Beatnuts are creative and unconventional in their music.
24-track, e.q.-ed to attack
The song's production quality is high.
Pump mo' watts than any Radio Shack
The song is loud and powerful.
Black, I stick to bein ruff and rugged
The artist prefers a rough and tough style.
Anti-pop, I guess I'll stay broke (Fuck it!)
The artist is not interested in producing commercial pop music.
A crazy hispanic, Psycho Les panic
The artist embraces his Hispanic heritage and is not afraid to be unconventional.
Nah, not me, I just pull the automatic
The artist is not actually violent, but uses weapons as a metaphor for his lyrical skills.
Out the knapsack, and cold point it
The artist takes his lyrics and rhymes seriously.
Blast ya, and leave your punk-ass disjointed
The artist's performance will leave an impact on the listener.
Yo, I ain't goin out like a punk
The artist is determined to succeed.
Nothin but fat rhymes and beats for your trunk to pump
The artists promises to deliver great lyrics and music.
I make you want to jump like Kris Kross
The artist's music is energetic and fun.
(Beatnuts gonna blow up!) Slow down on that Crazy Horse
The artists expect to become famous, but need to stay grounded and focused in their work.
My hand's tied from the mic it holdes
The artist is holding the microphone tightly due to passion and enthusiasm.
I'ma jet up the block before the record shop closes
The artist is committed to buying records and improving his work.
V.I.C., droppin styles you ain't used to
The second verse begins with a new artist taking over the microphone.
Nice with the lyrics, when I produce I get looser
The artist is skilled both in writing lyrics and producing music.
Beats I got plenty, they come a dime a dozen
The artist has an abundance of creative ideas for musical beats.
I got more beats than Puertoricans got cousins
The artist has an incredibly large amount of beats.
Diggin every day, I'm the breakbeat doodle
The artist is dedicated to finding new and interesting music.
I got the funky shit, ask my main man Ju-Ju
The artist's music is funky and groovy.
Jump in the trunk, we Audi on a mission
The artist is on a musical journey with his friends.
(Guess where we're goin?) Philadelphia, beat-fishin
The artist is going to Philadelphia to discover new music.
There's always one store niggas always get stuck on
The artist is referring to a popular record store that many people visit.
I know a lotta spots that are ain't puttin ya up on
The artist knows many record stores that are not as popular.
Find your own beats, you're a real snuffalafagus
The artist encourages others to find their own unique style.
Lazy muthafucka, you're always bummin off of us
The artist dislikes people who copy or leech off of others.
You know there's no one finer
The artist believes that their music is the best.
Diggin for shit from here to North Carolina
The artist actively searches for new music everywhere they go.
The name is V.I.C., it's time to dilly-dally
The artist announces their name and that it is time to have fun.
First I hit Texas, then I'm 'goin back to Cali'
The artist is on a musical road trip through Texas and California.
Ju-Ju, the true blue funk nigga
The final verse begins with a new artist who is skilled in making funky music.
Ill with the grooves, it's the real beat-digger
The artist is skilled in digging up new and interesting beats.
(Buyin old records is a habit) --> Diamond D
The artist references Diamond D, another hip-hop artist who is known for buying old records.
But if I can't afford to pay, I'll bag it
The artist is dedicated to finding great music, even if they cannot afford to buy all of it.
You can laugh and joke, but you'll never see me smile
The artist is serious and intense about their music.
Ruff and rugged, kickin the hardcore freestyle
The artist's music is aggressive and raw.
Flavor-filled funk, bust the way I word it
The artist's lyrical style is filled with groove and flair.
Punks who pop junk, kid, tend to get murdered
The artist has no patience for those who talk negatively about their music.
Not a violent kid, though
Despite the violent language, the artist is not actually violent.
Prefer to freak the flow, check it
The artist prefers to channel their energy into their music and performance.
Loop a funky 45, and I'll wreck it
The artist can take a simple beat and turn it into something amazing.
Face it, here's somethin to make you jump around
The artist's music is designed to be fun and energetic.
(Jump around!) And 'get down, get down'
The artist wants the listener to dance and have a good time.
Honeys always sock me tryin to get my attention
The artist has many fans and admirers who try to get close to them.
Flexin, schemin on the caramel complexion
The fans are attracted to the artist's physical appearance.
Ju-Ju, the beat man, under God's protection
The artist believes in themselves and that their music is protected by a higher power.
Beatnuts makin moves like a mob connection
The Beatnuts are making progress in their music careers, much like a criminal organization would make progress in their own business.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: BERNTONY SMALLS, Jerry Tineo, Lester Fernandez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rayzor Blade
Man I swear this joint remind me of being on Myrtle and Wyckoff in front of the train station. This is my banger!
Lorenzo Baines
This beat is fucking disgusting! I still love it. Word.
Paul Rouhan
Dizzy Gillespie rocks it!
Heretic
Still underrated
Joshua Keddy
Still jamming
B M
You got props
Marc Winkler
golden age of hip hop
questmotion
Forever fresh !
kounterclockwise
Classic!!!!
Shymal yo sexy baby dope Sankar
Queens is in da house beatnuts dope EP I think they were part of the native tongues