Being heavily influenced by old school hip hop, they conform to the original basics of rap music; turntablism and MCing. Their DJ, Young Einstein, forms the backbone of the group; he is renowned for performing very complex scratches both on the record and live, unlike in most modern rap where the DJ has been pushed to the back in order to emphasize the MC. He is also the owner of a famous 'Dookie Gold Chain' which is the subject of the groups song 'Eye On The Gold Chain' and is donned by Einstein during most live performances of the track. They are renowned for their live shows in which they perform various antics on stage and interact with the crowd getting them very hyped and affording them the reputation as brilliant live performers.
Their song Smack was featured on Tony Hawk's Project 8, In game and also as skater Paul Rodriguez Jr.'s Footage Soundtrack.
In 2012 group member Dizzy Dustin appeared on UK Hip Hop artist Ricta's debut album Snacks & Deception.
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A Little Samba
Ugly Duckling Lyrics
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This is just a little samba
With all the typical drama
Feel the rhythm of the conga (Come on)
This is just a little samba
Yo man, I'm living grandiose, puffin on an Ambassador
Flash the cash, make my album cover shinier
My head's spinning like a discus, and if this is (Just a little samba)
Then I'm straight, with the seven-course meal on my plate
I put my leftovers in the doggie bag
I got moves like Mr. Miyagi had
With the "wax off, wax on," I'll play you like Zaxxon
Girls love my songs, sunbathing on the back lawn
"Ju-look-mahvellous"
C'mon young lady, get in the car with us, superstar deluxe (hey!)
I'm always animated cause my game's so tight, that I keep it laminated
Well, if that's true, why you living with ya mama?
Shh! It's just a little samba
This is just a little samba
With all the typical drama
Feel the rhythm of the conga (Come on)
This is just a little samba
Yo, I make all the mon-ay
No you don't
I get all the girls
No you don't!
I put it down on fools!
No you don't (huh?)
No you don't (man)
No you don't!
You might spot me in Versace suits
When I'm at award shows paparazzi shoot
I own a fly home, four-car garage
With rides for me and my entourage
Hold up, I got a email
It's a female
Girls pressing on me like Lee Nail
I make the hits that you hear on the jukebox (so?)
Chicks come hotter than Arizona rooftops
I got this one, she's a Playmate
When I met her she was looking at my gold Dizzy nameplate
But I had to vacate, I said "I'm gonna miss our date cause my plane's late" (Plane?)
Yeah, I own a plane and I also bought a yacht
So I scuba in Bermuda when the weather gets hot
And I travel a lot
The why you livin' with ya mama?
Man, it's just a little samba!
This is just a little samba
With all the typical drama
Feel the rhythm of the conga (Come on)
This is just a little samba
I make all the money
No you don't
I get all the girls
No you don't!
I got my own sitcom!
No you don't (huh?)
No you don't (what?)
No you don't!
I star in the movies
No you don't
I run my own label
No you don't
Man, I only date models
No you don't (huh?)
No you don't (hey?)
No you don't!
Man, I got more property than Monopoly
No you don't
Man, I drive a flying car!
No, no you don't
Man, I got two pet sharks,
Your mom lets you have sharks in the house?
Man, ge, wha?
C'mon man, the song's over man, you don't have to front anymore
The lyrics of Ugly Duckling's "A Little Samba" uses playful irony to explore the idea of self-aggrandizement and exaggeration in the hip hop world. The song starts off with the classic Latin percussion and the singer stating that this is just a little samba, but quickly moves on to descriptions of opulent and exotic lifestyles. The first verse is about the lead singer's lavish lifestyle, where they smoke an Ambassador (expensive cigarette), kill the bull like a matador, and flash cash. However, the singer later reveals that it is all just exaggeration and they really take doggie bags and live with their mom. The second verse reverses roles, where the singer is challenged by someone who claims they make more money, get more girls, and are more successful. The singer brushes off the challenge, stating that it's all just a little samba.
The song is a commentary on the culture of exaggeration and self-promotion in hip hop where artists often pretend to be more successful than they really are. The song uses samba, a Brazilian music genre, to provide contrast to the hip hop culture that it critiques. While samba is often associated with joyful celebration and community, the hip hop culture the song describes has a focus on individualism, materialism, and self-promotion. By blending the two styles, the song highlights the irony and absurdity of this culture. The song ultimately suggests that the excessive boasting and lying that can happen in this hip hop culture is unnecessary and takes away from the true purpose of music, which is to connect with people.
Line by Line Meaning
This is just a little samba
I'm trying to play it cool and act like this lifestyle is no big deal
With all the typical drama
Even though I'm living a flashy life, I still have everyday problems
Feel the rhythm of the conga (Come on)
Let's just have a good time and dance
Yo man, I'm living grandiose, puffin on an Ambassador
I'm living a lavish lifestyle and smoking expensive cigars
Paid in full, kill the bull, like a matador
I'm successful and ready to take on any challenges that come my way
Flash the cash, make my album cover shinier
I'm trying to make everything look as flashy and impressive as possible
My head's spinning like a discus, and if this is (Just a little samba)
I'm excited and feeling dizzy from all of my success
Then I'm straight, with the seven-course meal on my plate
I'm satisfied and content with my extravagant lifestyle
I put my leftovers in the doggie bag
Even though I'm living large, I'm still frugal and don't like to waste food
I got moves like Mr. Miyagi had
I'm confident in my abilities and think I'm pretty slick
With the "wax off, wax on," I'll play you like Zaxxon
I'm good at manipulating people and situations to my advantage
Girls love my songs, sunbathing on the back lawn
I have fans who adore me and like to listen to my music in relaxing settings
"Ju-look-mahvellous"
I think I look amazing and stylish
C'mon young lady, get in the car with us, superstar deluxe (hey!)
I'm trying to attract girls and make them feel special
I'm always animated cause my game's so tight, that I keep it laminated
I'm always energetic and confident because I think I'm really good at what I do
Well, if that's true, why you living with ya mama?
If you're so successful, why are you still living with your parents?
Shh! It's just a little samba
I'm trying to downplay my success and pretend like it's not a big deal
Yo, I make all the mon-ay
I think I'm really rich and successful
No you don't
You're lying, you actually don't make that much money
I get all the girls
I think I'm really good at attracting women
No you don't!
You're lying, you don't actually get all the girls
I put it down on fools!
I can outsmart people and always come out on top
No you don't (huh?)
You're lying, you don't actually put it down on fools
You might spot me in Versace suits
I like to wear designer clothing and show off my style
When I'm at award shows paparazzi shoot
I get a lot of attention from the media because of my success
I own a fly home, four-car garage
I have an impressive and expensive home
With rides for me and my entourage
I have a group of people who support and follow me
Hold up, I got a email
I'm constantly receiving messages and attention from others
It's a female
I'm getting attention from a woman
Girls pressing on me like Lee Nail
I get a lot of attention from women, like a nail in a piece of wood
I make the hits that you hear on the jukebox (so?)
I'm successful in the music industry and make popular songs
Chicks come hotter than Arizona rooftops
I attract beautiful women who are very interested in me
I got this one, she's a Playmate
I'm dating a beautiful woman who was featured in Playboy Magazine
When I met her she was looking at my gold Dizzy nameplate
She was attracted to my flashy jewelry and appearance
But I had to vacate, I said "I'm gonna miss our date cause my plane's late" (Plane?)
I'm busy and important, so I had to cancel a date because of a delay in my private plane's arrival
Yeah, I own a plane and I also bought a yacht
I'm very wealthy and can afford luxury items like a private plane and yacht
So I scuba in Bermuda when the weather gets hot
I enjoy doing expensive and unique activities like scuba diving in exotic locations
And I travel a lot
I'm always going to new and exciting places
The why you livin' with ya mama?
If you're so successful, why are you still living with your parents?
Man, it's just a little samba!
I'm still downplaying my success and trying to act like it's not a big deal
I make all the money
I'm very wealthy and make a lot of money
No you don't
You're lying, you don't actually make all the money
I star in the movies
I think I'm a talented actor and can star in films
No you don't
You're lying, you don't actually star in movies
I run my own label
I'm successful and own my own music label
No you don't
You're lying, you don't actually run your own label
Man, I only date models
I think I'm so attractive and successful that I only date beautiful models
No you don't (huh?)
You're lying, you don't actually only date models
Man, I got more property than Monopoly
I'm extremely wealthy and own a lot of property
No you don't
You're lying, you don't actually have more property than Monopoly
Man, I drive a flying car!
I'm so wealthy and successful that I can afford a car that can fly
No, no you don't
You're lying, you don't actually drive a flying car
Man, I got two pet sharks,
I'm so wealthy that I can afford to own two pet sharks
Your mom lets you have sharks in the house?
I'm joking and making fun of the idea that someone could own pet sharks
Man, ge, wha?
I'm confused and don't know what to say
C'mon man, the song's over man, you don't have to front anymore
I'm telling the rapper to stop pretending and acting like someone he's not
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.,CHRYSALIS MUSIC LTD
Written by: Andrew R. Cooper, Dustin MC Farland, Rodney Pleasant
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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この曲もSKRYUの曲も両方素晴らしい曲で大好きです
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Thanks Visa.
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@benlarocque4498
Fuck these guys were good. I couldn't count how many times I listened to this. Like on repeat for hours straight. Also the flip track Another Samba, where they do the self-deprecative version.
Their wordplay is mad, and all their songs are fun. No violence, no degradation of women, no rappin about how "hard" they are.
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Thank you Facebook! I've been looking for this song for over 20 years!