The core pairing assembled a full 8-piece live band for touring purposes, and released one The Herbaliser Band album. Although still a studio rather than a live album, it is distinct from the normal Herbaliser albums; the lack of guest vocalists focuses the an overall "live band" feel, especially showcasing the horn section.
Juice Crew Law
The Herbaliser Lyrics
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You crazy)
I don't claim that Shan's the epitome
Your rhymes can't ban so you can't get rid of me
Line after line has a cause and effect
But I first test the mic with the 1-2 check
The hip-hop world made the Juice Crew orphans
We're all obligated to Juice Crew Laws
You'se a perk if you let a man take yours
Number 2 is not to follow, yo, you must set trends
And if you ain't down with us, you can't be friends
Many of my so-called boys just flipped
But the thrill of it all - you're on the tip
Glad there is no tricks
On ours so hard we wrote your name on out
Mix after mix every record we make
To prepare or scare, so I dare you to take
Any part of the rhyme or the kickdrum sound
I be meetin you, defeatin you and beatin you down
My name rings bells and make rappers petrol
God help you, kid, when I get upset, yo
???????? bid your fans farewell
Cause the chance of you winnin is like snowin in hell
My rhymes are more than a tasket, a tisket
Too clever, yo, I never go out like a bisquit
Don't try to take my spot and not be legit
Try to vic my shoes and your feet won't fit
You're good, but compared to me you're not nearly
You think you can serve me? Come on, really
Till I can't breathe, yo, I'ma be with it
When I hear three words, you got it, I get it
My style is wild but strong and you're temporary
Violate the Juice Crew Laws and I bury
???? to the land a piece of tranquility
Suckers have the nack but they lack my ability
Those who tried to dis in the days behind us
Are back gonna dis us, brother, sign up
Make the mistake and I'm breakin your jaw
So don't ever dare violate Juice Crew Law
Never too alert, but I'm always cautious
And if you were on it you would save for some Porsches
Suckers get paid by means of distortion
My rhymes ??? your mind by means of a fortune
Rhymes clear and ????, time can't fly on
Mic, what you bring on stage you'll die on
Sit back and watch your life ???? and
If rhymes were juice I'd be Con Edison
???????????? accustomed
A sucker tried to snatch my chain and I bust him
I didn't cuff him and read him no rights
I knocked out his service and turned outs his lights
Be a ??????, don't let your boys divert you
Soup you up to battle me, kid, and I hurt you
Superior intellect made me a phenomenon
And I can go on and on and on and on
You can be blind but my rhymes still focus
And sucker tried to violete Law and I broke his
???????? tapes and his compact discs
And his boys stood around sayin (yo, he dissed you, kid)
Straight up, and I flip while a hype man
Cuts you to pieces without puttin a knife in
You won't bleed, it feels the same
Now answer me right, boy, what's my name?
(Shan) These words respond any ???????
Guaranteed to decipher the mice from the men though
Now that I have the power make a refinement
Revealin the snakes is my next assignment
Make the mistake and I'm breakin your jaw
So don't ever dare violate Juice Crew Law
For those who betrayed me picture me ????
A few I know wish they woulda never come played me
So I'm ?????? you can't play ?????
Teach you how to rhyme, say ???????, dummy
The same period, the words don't fit
And got the nerve to get on stage and want to sing that -
Wait a minute, wait just a second
You know that's not my style - sorry, just checkin
But don't it make you sick when they be kickin la-di-da-di
But I got what it take to make you want to cold rock a party
Too hot to touch, too cold to hold ????? sadness
Junk you pop gets you dropped, stop the madness
My style is wild, my son, my child, selective
?????????? tough, ???? rough and effective
I tangle ya, mangle ya, strangle ya and then maw ya
This goes for you and you and you and all ya
Make the mistake and I'm breakin your jaw
So don't ever dare violate Juice Crew Law
The Herbaliser's Juice Crew Law is a tribute to the legendary Juice Crew, a hip-hop collective based in Queensbridge, New York, formed in the late 1980s. The song is a lyrical masterpiece with Shan, one of the original members of the Juice Crew, delivering fierce lyrics on the importance of following the Juice Crew Laws. The song's opening lines question the sanity of those who dare to challenge Shan's lyrical prowess and begins with a call to order, followed by an assertion that Shan's rhymes cannot be banned.
In the following lines, he explains the Juice Crew's rise to prominence in the hip-hop world and the respect they gained for "sealing up many coffins." The Juice Crew Laws are an integral part of their identity, and Shan emphasizes that anyone who wants to be a part of the crew must follow them. These include setting trends, not following others, and never violating the crew's laws. Shan also makes it clear that anyone who tries to challenge him will suffer the consequences, including broken jaws and careers.
Overall, Juice Crew Law is a powerful and unapologetic proclamation of Shan's superiority as a rapper and the importance of staying true to the Juice Crew's principles. The lyrics evoke a sense of loyalty and pride in the Juice Crew's legacy, inspiring others to follow their example.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't claim that Shan's the epitome
I don't necessarily believe Shan is the best there is at rap
Your rhymes can't ban so you can't get rid of me
You can't silence me just because your rhymes aren't as good
Line after line has a cause and effect
Every lyric I write has an impact
But I first test the mic with the 1-2 check
Before I rap, I do a sound check to make sure the microphone is working properly
The hip-hop world made the Juice Crew orphans
The rap industry has overlooked the Juice Crew
Gained our respect sealin' up much coffins
The Juice Crew has earned respect by defeating many other rappers
We're all obligated to Juice Crew Laws
The members of the Juice Crew must follow certain rules
You'se a perk if you let a man take yours
You're weak if you don't defend yourself
Number 2 is not to follow, yo, you must set trends
Don't copy other rappers, set your own style
And if you ain't down with us, you can't be friends
If you don't support the Juice Crew, we won't be your friends
Many of my so-called boys just flipped
Some of the people I thought were my friends betrayed me
But the thrill of it all - you're on the tip
Even though some people turned against me, I'm still popular
Glad there is no tricks
I'm relieved that nobody is trying to cheat or deceive me
On ours so hard we wrote your name on out
We're better than you, and we're not afraid to say it
Mix after mix every record we make
We keep making great music
To prepare or scare, so I dare you to take
Our music will either inspire you or intimidate you
Any part of the rhyme or the kickdrum sound
Even the smallest piece of our music is powerful
I be meetin' you, defeatin' you and beatin' you down
I'll challenge you, beat you, and humiliate you in a rap battle
My name rings bells and make rappers petrol
My reputation makes other rappers nervous
God help you, kid, when I get upset, yo
You don't want to see what I'm capable of when I'm angry
???????? bid your fans farewell
You'll lose all your fans if you try to compete with me
Cause the chance of you winnin is like snowin' in hell
You have no chance of winning against me
My rhymes are more than a tasket, a tisket
My lyrics are more sophisticated than nursery rhymes
Too clever, yo, I never go out like a bisquit
I'll never embarrass myself in front of my fans
Don't try to take my spot and not be legit
Don't copy my style and try to claim it as your own without being skilled
Try to vic my shoes and your feet won't fit
You can't handle the pressure of being me
You're good, but compared to me you're not nearly
You might be talented, but you're not as good as I am
You think you can serve me? Come on, really
You think you can beat me in a rap battle? That's ridiculous
Till I can't breathe, yo, I'ma be with it
I'm passionate about rap, and I'll continue to perform until I can't
When I hear three words, you got it, I get it
I'm quick to understand what people are saying
My style is wild but strong and you're temporary
My rap style is unique and powerful, while you won't be around forever
Violate the Juice Crew Laws and I bury
If you break Juice Crew rules, you'll face the consequences
???? to the land a piece of tranquility
I bring peace and calmness to the rap industry
Suckers have the nack but they lack my ability
Other rappers might have some talent, but they can't match my skills
Those who tried to dis in the days behind us
Rappers who tried to criticize us in the past
Are back gonna dis us, brother, sign up
Those same rappers are now trying to befriend us
Make the mistake and I'm breakin' your jaw
If you upset me, I'll hurt you
So don't ever dare violate Juice Crew Law
Don't break the rules of the Juice Crew
Never too alert, but I'm always cautious
I'm careful and always pay attention to my surroundings
And if you were on it you would save for some Porsches
If you were as successful as me, you could afford luxury cars
Suckers get paid by means of distortion
Some rappers only make money by lying in their lyrics
My rhymes ??? your mind by means of a fortune
My lyrics have a powerful impact on listeners
Rhymes clear and ????, time can't fly on
My lyrics are crystal clear and timeless
Mic, what you bring on stage you'll die on
I'll defeat you in a rap battle just like I'll defeat you in real life
Sit back and watch your life ???? and
You'll regret trying to compete with me
If rhymes were juice I'd be Con Edison
I'm a powerful force in the rap industry
???????????? accustomed
I'm used to being successful and winning in battles
A sucker tried to snatch my chain and I bust him
Someone tried to steal from me, but I fought back and won
I didn't cuff him and read him no rights
I didn't call the police on him
I knocked out his service and turned outs his lights
I punched him and knocked him unconscious
Be a ??????, don't let your boys divert you
Be focused and don't listen to your friends if they take you off track
Soup you up to battle me, kid, and I hurt you
If your friends encourage you to compete with me, they're setting you up for failure
Superior intellect made me a phenomenon
I'm successful in rap because of my intelligence
And I can go on and on and on and on
I can keep rapping forever
You can be blind but my rhymes still focus
Even if you don't understand the meaning of my lyrics, they're still powerful
And sucker tried to violete Law and I broke his
If you try to break the Juice Crew rules, I'll make sure you regret it
???????? tapes and his compact discs
I destroyed his music and merchandise
And his boys stood around sayin (yo, he dissed you, kid)
His friends watched as I humiliated him
Straight up, and I flip while a hype man
I get even more energetic when my hype man pumps me up
Cuts you to pieces without puttin a knife in
My words are so powerful they can hurt you without physically touching you
You won't bleed, it feels the same
My words hurt as much as a physical injury
Now answer me right, boy, what's my name?
I'm so famous and respected, everyone should know my name
(Shan) These words respond any ???????
These lyrics prove that I'm a powerful and successful rapper
Guaranteed to decipher the mice from the men though
My lyrics separate the amateurs from the experts in rap
Now that I have the power make a refinement
I'm successful and I have the resources to improve my skills
Revealin the snakes is my next assignment
I'm going to expose the people who betrayed me in the past
Make the mistake and I'm breakin your jaw
If you upset me, I'll hurt you
So don't ever dare violate Juice Crew Law
Don't break the rules of the Juice Crew
Lyrics © CAK MUSIC PUBLISHING, INC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARLON LU'REE WILLIAMS, SHAWN LEIGH MOLTKE
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