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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Oásis
Ugly Duckling Lyrics
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[Verse 1: Andy]
Come on a trip to the centre of the nebulous place
I'm your host (Space Ghost!) on this cosmos chase
It's a pattern around Saturn, so watch the rings
Then follow the flight plan to Andromeda's wings
Point your kaleidoscope at the balance expanse
Enhance, the beat can secret so can search's and saves
and signals, but not radio waves
Cause' you've tuned into the top ten, the pop is repetitive
A sedative that would make insomniacs relax
Into a mummified state, but I'll unravel the clock
Travel the harp, and feed a bon-bon to a ton-ton
In other words, I duck and make the cargo drop
In simple terms, I stop and rock the spot
So I'm working on a new anti-gravity design
In the jet-propulsion lab with Young Einstein,(and)
Let me play Willy Mays and say hey to Dizzy Dustin
Formerly known as cue-ball, back when I was called too tall
But now with you-Haul, packing up, making moves to new places
(Including the Oasis!)
It's not a mirage, but a barrage of spoken ballet
Everyone is spun by the tongue, conductors DJ
It takes your ora from the world of the morbid
Shoot you through a vacuum, put you into orbit
[Chorus - Instrumental]
Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah (4x)
[Verse 2: Andy]
Head to handicap, contact someone
To the percussion club drubbing up the non-hum drum
As it runs it and thus becomes a product of the ugly
Now we can make it lovely (Like)
A life can become a slow death, but one is left
It's sold to a genie with bandini on it's breath
Never came to baggage claim, so no venture over the fences into the frontier
Where regret is varied consequences
On the laster days, there will be no castaways
Coming aboard cause' there'll be more into the black hole
But we can clear this stratosphere
And watch planets disappear from the inside of our capsule
Andy Cat to Earth(This is mission control)
Prognosis?(All systems go)
Good, I'm going to make the jump to light speed to see my mom and d-a-d
Hey the apple didn't fall to far from the tree
Though it's not the route I claim, but the food I became
That should be judged because their not always the same
And if your aim is to criticize me
(then you)Then you can call the 1800 hotline(but it's not mine)
I don't make money like the hubbly and bubbly house
Still I'm thirsting to stay at the O.K Crowd
But my stomach won't growl and I'll bathe in the graces
Of timeless joy, via the oasis
[Chorus]
Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah (2x)
[Verse 3: Andy]
You see my man Dan Large he's out of this world
And the People Under The Stairs are out of this world
Mr. Mark Jones is out of the this world
And the Jungle, the Brothers are out of this world
Dj Touché' he's out of this world
Everybody who bought the E.P, out of this world
Van The Man Ryker is out of this world
And Josh? Well he's down to earth
All my people in Antarctica, out of this world
and Ursula, she's out of this world
Big Gary Richards, he's out of this world
And the group Ugly Duckling, we're out!
[Outro]
And as they warned, a summer night on a hilltop
far from the bright lights of the city
a group of beginner students in astronomy
gazes up at the northern stars
there instructress speaking
The song "Oasis" by Ugly Duckling takes listeners on a trip through space, with the lyricist as their guide. He encourages listeners to look through their kaleidoscopes at the vastness of the universe, with Saturn's rings and Andromeda's wings taking center stage. The lyrics suggest a search for meaning in the repetitive pop culture that is so prevalent today. The Ugly Duckling rapper promises to entertain listeners as they travel through space, dropping cargo and unraveling the clock. In the end, he speaks of finding "timeless joy via the oasis", offering a hint of hope that amidst the vastness of the universe, there is something greater to be found.
There is a sense of exploration and discovery woven through the lyrics of this song, contrasting with the idea that everything in pop culture is repetitive and predictable. The rapper acknowledges that his own music might be viewed similarly, but nevertheless he invites listeners to join him on a journey that, while it may not be entirely predictable or safe, promises to be interesting and entertaining.
Interestingly, despite the song's references to space travel, the title "Oasis" refers less to an actual oasis found in space, but rather to a metaphorical oasis of joy and contentment that can be found in life's journey. The song's lyrics suggest that despite humanity's endless search for something greater than themselves, they must ultimately look for happiness within, through the connections they form with others and the passions that make life worthwhile.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on a trip to the centre of the nebulous place
Let's take an imaginary journey into deep space
It's a pattern around Saturn, so watch the rings
The rings around Saturn are fascinating to observe
Point your kaleidoscope at the balance expanse
Pay attention to the vastness of the cosmos
Enhance, the beat can secret so can search's and saves
The rhythm has hidden messages
Cause' you've tuned into the top ten, the pop is repetitive
Pop music is predictable
It's not a mirage, but a barrage of spoken ballet
Our words are like a beautiful dance
Everyone is spun by the tongue, conductors DJ
Our words have the power to influence
But we can clear this stratosphere
We can go beyond our current limitations
And watch planets disappear from the inside of our capsule
We can experience space travel from a new perspective
That should be judged because their not always the same
Don't judge people based on their appearance or background
But my stomach won't growl and I'll bathe in the graces
I am content and grateful for what I have
You see my man Dan Large he's out of this world
Dan is amazing and unique
And Josh? Well he's down to earth
Josh is relatable and humble
And as they warned, a summer night on a hilltop
As they had foretold, on a summer night atop a hill
there instructress speaking
The teacher was talking
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