In the late 1990s Joe and Malique formed a musical duo under the Positive Tone label. Their first big break took place in 1999 when their first singles, Li'l Fingaz and Too Phat Baby entered normal rotation on local radio.
Joe and Malique's first recorded collaboration won so many fans that the producers quickly began work on their new album, entitled Plan B. So far, Plan B has sold over 45,000 copies and has garnered a double platinum award. Cashing in on the duo's fame, recording label Positive Tone, a subsidiary of EMI International, produced a re-issue of Plan B entitled Plan B Platinum Edition, the CD pack included two new songs, "Clap to This" and "Last Song". Song lyrics were also included in the Platinum Edition and all albums and singles thereafter.
The music video for a track from Plan B, "Just a Friend", was produced in collaboration with Maxis Hotlink and debuted on Malaysian television channel ntv7. The video features cameo appearances from local artistes M. Nasir, Fauziah Latiff and Ferhad, and Malaysian track & field athlete Watson Nyambek. Most of the scenes were shot locally, in the city of Kuala Lumpur. The group took a brave step and included issues regarding homosexuality in the video, addressing a topic which is usually avoided in conservative Malaysia. "Just a Friend" became the first music video produced by a local music act to be shown on national television.
Too Phat have also collaborated with American hip hop artist Warren G, bringing them much credibility in a genre perceived to be more rooted in African-American culture.
In 2005, they produced their latest album Rebirth Into Reality featuring various hip-hop artists from East Asia. The album's first single Dua Dunia features award winning Malaysian singer Siti Nurhaliza.
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Boogie Down
Too Phat Lyrics
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Verse 1
( Joe Flizzow )
aiyo here goes the phatso wit' mad flows
turn you into wackos at packed shows
macho, afro playin' in retro
Joe keep it ghetto in the metro
now scooch,scooch and make way for the shorty
hoochie koochies wanna smooch me at parties
I'm just a plain ol' rapper ain't no bawla
but still I'm gettin' hollers from gurlies as hot as Paula
Too Phat at first you thought we phony wrestlers
but now you know that ain't no other rapper specialer
the word phat suddenly a phenomenon
kids buyin' Whutthadily? tapes for they dads and moms
the kinda role model wannabe's wanna see
I'm gettin' love from those who usta make fun of me
to all the haters yeah I know you can hear me now
even sick and paralyzed critics can feel me now
( Joe )
now throw your hands up like you havin' pom poms
and if you think youre sexy shake you bon bons
and keep on bump and grinding to the song
'til your skirt fall off and everybody see your thong thongs
Verse 2
( Malique )
again up in your area, phatter and harrier
another bomb album means another mass hysteria
if you dont like me, see I dont give a heck and a half
heck and half 4x
( Joe )
again its Big Willy, ticklin' your belly
silly lie a kid now don't call me billy
whuthadilly yo? late night up in the studio
clutch my pillow, puff on my cigarillo
( Malique )
ay Jiggedy Jizzoe with the Flizzow, go grab a cappuchino
lock flows, clock dough, rock shows all over the nation
slip a paper and my station-nery, naw man skip the dictionary
vocabulary straight outta Maliquetionary
you see me smilin' spittin' rhymes so revolutionary
Too Phat, the strongest, the couldn't handle us
your gurl wants me now you calling me scandalous?
envious, emcees ain't never heard of us
but now they hear my voice and gettin nervous
( Joe )
from Joanne to Jane, Renee to pretty Isha
when I'm gone with the wind they say baby I missyaa
Verse 3
( Malique )
aiyoh alotta critics are makin me sick, sick
sayin' its only narcissism and chicks chicks
it's too bad your mom and auntie think I'm handsome
I'm sorry litle man. I held your gurlies eyes for ransom
( Joe )
everybody in the place yo you gotta boggie down
all the playaz packin' game, clockin' dames to the sound
all them fly lookin' skirts yo you gotta boggie too
peace, one love and may the boggie be with you...
The song "Boogie Down" by Too Phat features several verses, each rapped by either Joe Flizzow or Mallique. The song begins with Joe Flizzow rapping about his flows and how he turns audiences wild at packed shows. Mallique then follows up in the second verse about being a rapper and still getting attention from attractive women. He also mentions the phenomenal rise of Too Phat as a group, with their word "phat" becoming a household term. In the third verse, Mallique addresses the critics who call him narcissistic, while Joe Flizzow urges everyone to let loose and "boogie down."
The lyrics of "Boogie Down" show Too Phat's confidence and energy as a group, with each verse showcasing the rappers' skills and charisma. The song is a celebration of their success and the power of their music to unite people and make them dance. The use of casual and playful language also adds to the laid-back vibe of the song, making it more accessible to audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Line by Line Meaning
aiyo here goes the phatso wit' mad flows
Joe Flizzow is a talented rapper with great lyrical flows.
turn you into wackos at packed shows
Joe Flizzow can hype up the crowd and make them go crazy at his performances.
macho, afro playin' in retro
Joe Flizzow keeps his style old-school with an afro, showing his macho and confident attitude.
Joe keep it ghetto in the metro
Joe Flizzow keeps his roots and street style while living in the city.
now scooch,scooch and make way for the shorty
Mallique is a short rapper, so he asks people to make way for him to pass through.
hoochie koochies wanna smooch me at parties
Mallique acknowledges that some women may be attracted to him and try to kiss him at parties.
I'm just a plain ol' rapper ain't no bawla
Mallique is a simple rapper who doesn't boast about his wealth.
but still I'm gettin' hollers from gurlies as hot as Paula
Even though Mallique is not a rich rapper, he still gets attention from hot girls.
Too Phat at first you thought we phony wrestlers
Some people thought that Too Phat were just pretending to be wrestlers, but the duo is actually successful rappers.
but now you know that ain't no other rapper specialer
Too Phat proves that they are unique and better than any other rapper.
the word phat suddenly a phenomenon
The word 'phat' becomes popular and mainstream because of Too Phat's influence.
kids buyin' Whutthadily? tapes for they dads and moms
Too Phat's music appeals to different age groups and families buy their album together.
the kinda role model wannabe's wanna see
Too Phat is the type of inspirational and respected figure that aspiring rappers want to be like.
I'm gettin' love from those who usta make fun of me
Mallique receives love and support from people who used to make fun of him for being a rapper.
to all the haters yeah I know you can hear me now
Mallique delivers a message to his haters and enemies that he knows they're listening to him now.
even sick and paralyzed critics can feel me now
Mallique's music has the power to touch and move even the most critical or immobile people.
now throw your hands up like you havin' pom poms
Joe Flizzow tells the crowd to throw their hands up and cheer like they're cheerleaders.
and if you think youre sexy shake you bon bons
Joe Flizzow tells the ladies to show off their sexiness by shaking their hips.
and keep on bump and grinding to the song
Joe Flizzow encourages people to dance and have fun to the beat of the song.
'til your skirt fall off and everybody see your thong thongs
Joe Flizzow makes a risqué reference to a woman's underwear showing off during the dance.
again up in your area, phatter and harrier
Mallique returns with better and bolder music, and his style becomes even more distinct.
another bomb album means another mass hysteria
Too Phat's new album is so good that it causes a sensation and excitement among their fans.
if you dont like me, see I dont give a heck and a half
Mallique doesn't care if people don't like his music or him.
heck and half 4x
This phrase is repeated to emphasize that Mallique doesn't care about others' opinions.
again its Big Willy, ticklin' your belly
Joe Flizzow returns with a new nickname and entertains the crowd by making them laugh.
silly like a kid now don't call me billy
Joe Flizzow jokingly says he's a kid, and his name is not Billy.
whuthadilly yo? late night up in the studio
Joe Flizzow asks what's up, he works late at night in the recording studio.
clutch my pillow, puff on my cigarillo
Joe Flizzow describes his late-night routine of holding his pillow and smoking a cigar.
ay Jiggedy Jizzoe with the Flizzow, go grab a cappuchino
Mallique greets Joe Flizzow with a playful rhyme, then suggests getting a cup of coffee.
lock flows, clock dough, rock shows all over the nation
Mallique's rapping skills are tight, he's making money, and they perform successful concerts all over the country.
slip a paper and my station-nery, naw man skip the dictionary
Mallique doesn't need a dictionary to understand big words, just give him a paper and his stationery to write his lyrics.
vocabulary straight outta Maliquetionary
Mallique's vocabulary is unique and original, he doesn't need a regular dictionary.
you see me smilin' spittin' rhymes so revolutionary
Mallique smiles while he raps, revealing how proud and satisfied he is of his revolutionary lyrics.
Too Phat, the strongest, they couldn't handle us
Too Phat is the best and most powerful rapping duo, their competition can't compare to them.
your gurl wants me now you calling me scandalous?
Mallique questions how his rivals can accuse him of being scandalous when their girlfriends are attracted to him.
envious, emcees ain't never heard of us
Mallique and Joe Flizzow's rivals are jealous and unfamiliar with their music and style.
but now they hear my voice and getting nervous
Mallique and Joe Flizzow's rivals are intimidated when they hear their powerful and skillful rapping voice.
from Joanne to Jane, Renee to pretty Isha
Joe Flizzow addresses different women by name, showing his charm and popularity to different ladies.
when I'm gone with the wind they say baby I miss yaa
Joe Flizzow will be missed by his female fans when he's gone, just like the quote from the movie 'Gone with the Wind.'
aiyoh alotta critics are makin me sick, sick
Mallique is annoyed by the critics who are giving him negative reviews.
sayin' its only narcissism and chicks chicks
Critics are accusing Mallique of being egotistic and only writing lyrics about women.
it's too bad your mom and auntie think I'm handsome
Mallique doesn't take the critics' words seriously, since even his fans' moms and aunties find him attractive.
I'm sorry litle man. I held your gurlies eyes for ransom
Mallique playfully apologizes to another man whose girlfriend is attracted to him and follows him around.
everybody in the place yo you gotta boggie down
Joe Flizzow invites the crowd to dance and have fun with him.
all the playaz packin' game, clockin' dames to the sound
Joe Flizzow observes the players who are trying to pick up girls at the party or club.
all them fly lookin' skirts yo you gotta boggie too
Joe Flizzow encourages the women to dance and have fun with their fly-looking skirts on.
peace, one love and may the boggie be with you...
Joe Flizzow ends the song with a positive message of peace, love, and wishing for everyone to have fun and dance together.
Contributed by Aaliyah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.