The name Viktor Vaughn comes from Victor Von Doom, the real name of Fantastic Four arch-enemy Dr. Doom.
Doom stated, in the song 'Doom on Vik': "Vik is more cutting edge, whatever the new stuff is or these new MC's are doing. But he still appreciates the old school art of rhyming. So there's still a level of sincerity to Viktors stuff, but it's still younger and newer, you know what I'm saying? And he rhymes over whatever beat, it don't matter." From another interview: "Like, Viktor, he supposed to be like a younger cat. Like, maybe a sophomore in high school type shit. So, his whole attitude has to be different. He's like, more spontaneous, spunky, you know what I'm saying? He got little funny stuff to say here and there. It's more from a younger guys perspective. I had to really get into character. It wasn't that hard, though. It's just a matter of remembering how it was back then at that time and just capturing that in lyrics." And also from another interview: "Viktor Vaughn is like a Bizarro Doom, if I can use that expression and whatnot. He's like the Doom from another dimension. But at the same time, it's another timeline, you know? Doom is known to dabble in science and technology here and there. But then Vik, in his dimension, technology might've been a little further along, so he had access to maybe quantum mechanics and all that a little earlier. He could devise a time travel machine, so that now you got Vik, he ends up in this dimension, but he's a little younger. He's a nineteen, kinda eighteen-year-old, kinda hotshot. He's a know-it-all kinda guy. But he's nice on the mic, know what I'm sayin? But he's still out of place. He's not even from here. But at the same time, he got that vigor, that young vigor that makes you say, 'It don't matter, like whatever. Like, well, y'all rhyme out here too, let's do it.' Nameen? It's really like I had to like make a Vik just so that I could speak for that other side. You know, because that side is valid too. We all remember being younger and kinda wild, a little rebellious. So I think that side needed a voice too."
Viktor Vaughn's debut album Vaudeville Villain was released on Sound-Ink Records September 16, 2003. The tracks were produced by Heat Sensor, King Honey, Max Bill (all of the Sound-Ink record label) and RJD2 (Saliva). The follow-up Venomous Villain was released through Insomniac, Inc. on August 3, 2004.
Back End
Viktor Vaughn Lyrics
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Dub it off your man, don't spend that ten bucks
I did it for the advance, the back end sucks
It's better than sittin up in a crack den wit the Mac 11
Yellin at your feinds and friends to duck
There's feds at the door, oh it's just Fed Ex
I thought I heard walkie talkies, must've been them redneck
Neighbors of mine they fuckin with they CB
Blazin greens, thumpin Big's first cd
Drinkin OE, hopin pigs don't see
If they was psychic, they try ta give em the electric chair
It's gettin hectic in here, and it's a election year
Keep this section clear, VIP
Shed a few tears since a knee-hi G
And got more tricks up my sleeve, cough, hick-up cough and sneeze
Make a emcee sick and dry heave weeze
They must be still allergic to a
Real raw rhymer with skills thats surgical
Take the day off and lay off the crazy water
It don't faze V as he lay up wit your lazy daughter..
With your lazy daughter
(MF Doom/Viktor Vaughn)
...Heat the bake, V came to eat your team steak
And for desert, a treat, the green cake
So much sweets it's a dream, it seem fake
These type feinds make your beat machine break
It's on the fritz, put it on the ritz
And watch what he gets, once his mits is on the glitz
A lot of rappers is soft tit, talk shit
They need to do us all a big favor, cawk it
..Spit it like raw grits, get it
They better off forfeit admit it
Relaxin in your town, once the tall quit
V keep comin back with more and more hits..
More hits
In the song "Back End" by Viktor Vaughn, he starts off by advising his listeners to save the ten dollars instead of buying his album. He confesses that he only did it for the advance money and the back end of the sales wouldn't be worth it. He then goes on to describe the scene he is in, where he and his friends are trying to avoid the police who might be looking for them, while simultaneously watching "COPS" on TV. Despite the chaos, Viktor remains confident in his skills as a rapper and even boasts about his ability to make other rappers sick with envy. In the second verse, he uses food metaphors to describe his prowess as a rapper, comparing himself to a pastry chef serving up sweet treats. He asserts that many rappers are weak, and should just give up, while he will continue to return with more hits.
Overall, "Back End" is a commentary on the challenges and dangers of living a life on the fringes of society, while also highlighting the confidence and skill of Viktor Vaughn as a rapper. The lyrics are full of metaphors and double entendres that add depth to the song and make it an interesting and thought-provoking listen.
Line by Line Meaning
Dub it off your man, don't spend that ten bucks
Make a copy of my music from someone else instead of buying it for $10
I did it for the advance, the back end sucks
I received little pay after the release of my album despite working hard for it
It's better than sittin up in a crack den wit the Mac 11, Yellin at your feinds and friends to duck
I would rather be doing music than involved in criminal activities like drugs
There's feds at the door, oh it's just Fed Ex, I thought I heard walkie talkies, must've been them redneck
I am paranoid because of my criminal past and think every knock on the door is law enforcement
Neighbors of mine they fuckin with they CB, And we in the spot watchin COPS on TV
My neighbors are messing with their CB radio while we hang out and watch COPS on TV
Blazin greens, thumpin Big's first cd, Drinkin OE, hopin pigs don't see
We are smoking marijuana, listening to The Notorious B.I.G.'s first album, drinking Olde English beer, and hoping the police don't catch us
If they was psychic, they try ta give em the electric chair, It's gettin hectic in here, and it's a election year
If the police could predict the future, they would give us the death penalty, but things are already getting chaotic because it's an election year
Keep this section clear, VIP, Shed a few tears since a knee-hi G
This area is reserved for VIPs, and I am emotional about it because I used to be a young gangster
And got more tricks up my sleeve, cough, hick-up cough and sneeze, Make a emcee sick and dry heave weeze
I have more skills to show, like pretending to cough and sneeze to make other rappers feel sick in comparison
They must be still allergic to a, Real raw rhymer with skills thats surgical
Other rappers are unable to handle my level of lyrical talent, which is precise and skillful
Take the day off and lay off the crazy water, It don't faze V as he lay up wit your lazy daughter.., With your lazy daughter
Take a break from drugs and alcohol, it doesn't affect me as I spend time with your daughter who is lazy
...Heat the bake, V came to eat your team steak, And for desert, a treat, the green cake
I am here to take over and dominate the rap game, and I will also indulge in treats like marijuana
So much sweets it's a dream, it seem fake, These type feinds make your beat machine break
I have such a large amount of drugs and other indulgences that it feels like a dream, but it's also causing issues with people's equipment
It's on the fritz, put it on the ritz, And watch what he gets, once his mits is on the glitz
Equipment is malfunctioning, but if you invest in better equipment, it will pay off in the end
A lot of rappers is soft tit, talk shit, They need to do us all a big favor, cawk it
Many rappers are weak and talk nonsense, they should just leave the industry
..Spit it like raw grits, get it, They better off forfeit admit it
Rappers should rap with authenticity and passion, otherwise they should just give up
Relaxin in your town, once the tall quit, V keep comin back with more and more hits.., More hits
I am here to stay and will continue to release hit after hit, even if others retire
Contributed by Callie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@michealhuff2299
Tom Carmody
literally the most clever line he ever rhymed,
Feds at the door? itβs just Fed Ex so never mind.
He feels with a little effort thereβs a better find,
Recent research shows that itβs a lesser kind,
I mean he got em like dimes,
So many ways to fillet a catβs spine.
Itβs unreal how he shines....
So bright that if he looked in a mirror heβd go fucking blind.
@iBust
Dub it off your man, don't spend that ten bucks
I did it for the advance, the back end sucks
It's better than sittin up in a crack den wit the Mac 11
Yellin at your fiends and friends to duck
There's feds at the door, oh it's just Fed Ex
I thought I heard walkie talkies, must've been them redneck
Neighbors of mine they fuckin with they CB
And we in the spot watchin COPS on TV
Blazin greens, thumpin Big's first cd
Drinkin OE, hopin pigs don't see
If they was psychic, they try to give him the electric chair
It's gettin hectic in here, and it's a election year
Keep this section clear, VIP
Shed a few tears since a knee-hi G
And got more tricks up my sleeve, cough, hick-up and sneeze
Make a emcee sick and dry heave weeze
They must be still allergic to a
Real raw rhymer with skills that's surgical
Take the day off and lay off the crazy water
It don't faze V as he lay up wit your lazy daughter..
With your lazy daughter
Heat the bake, V came to eat your team steak
And for desert, a treat, the green cake
So much sweets it's a dream, it seem fake
These type fiends make your beat machine break
It's on the fritz, put it on the ritz
And watch what he gets, once his mits is on the glitz
A lot of rappers is soft tit and talk shit
They need to do us all a big favor, cork it
Spit it like raw grits, get it
They better off forfeit, admit it
Relaxin in your town, once the tour quit
V keep comin back with more and more hits
More hits
@Markonomicon7
RIP to the illest villain. Best MC ever.
@jaidenboston260
I just love how he tells listeners on the opening track not to buy his shit just steal it
@mftripz8445
He never cared about money or fame
@somestingyontheinternet683
@Mf Tripz He kind of did but he never did too. R.I.P.
@TheoTattaglia
@some stingy on the internet he was glad to make a living out of it and that's about it
@davisonsherrod1812
System of a Down named their 02 album βSteal This Albumβ bc it was leaked early on mp3 dl sites
@MasamuneStreams
He did it for the advance, plus the back end sucks
And quite honestly it's better than sitting in some crack house with a fucking Mac-11 yelling at your friends and fiends to 'duck' π
@TomRussss
Most underrated beat switch of his catalogue. RIP to the man.
@DH-ij9pe
How do people not like this album? Will always baffle me.... one of my favorite albums by Doom.
@mikeike5547
they dont recognize real