The group, originally comprised of then adolescent; Aqil Davidson, Brandon Mitchell, Markell Riley, and Keith "K.C." Hanns, was formed around 1988 as Wrecks-n-Effect. Their first release, an eponymous EP of six tracks for Atlantic Records, included the singles "Go For What You Know", "Let's Do It Again" (which sampled The Staple Singers hit song), and a self-titled track sampling Jimmy Castor's "Bertha Butt Boogie". They received little promotion from Atlantic however, and, with the help of one-time manager and alleged gangster Gene Griffin, jumped ship for Motown Records. When they released their self-titled debut album the following year, "K.C." had left and the group had become a trio. Wrecks-n-Effect was produced by producer/songwriter Teddy Riley (brother of Markell Riley), and rapper/producer Redhead Kingpin; reached #16 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and #103 on The Billboard Top 200 chart, while its singles "Juicy" and "New Jack Swing" met a similar fate with the exception of "New Jack Swing" becoming a #1 single on the Billboard Rap chart. Tragically, Mitchell was killed in a shooting incident shortly after its release in 1990.
The group, now a duo of Aqil Davison and Markell Riley, changed the spelling of their name from Wrecks-n-Effect to Wreckx-n-Effect (the "X" symbolizing the loss of Mitchell) and followed up their first self titled album with 1992's Hard Or Smooth on MCA Records. Hard Or Smooth fared far better than their debut, selling just under 2 million copies and reaching #9 on the Billboard Top 200 and #6 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
The album also produced the multi-platinum, #2 hit single "Rump Shaker", kept at bay on the charts only by Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You", from her best-selling The Bodyguard Soundtrack. The accompanying video received substantial criticism for its "exploitation" of women in bikinis, despite its setting of a fun day at the beach, the New York Daily News referring to Wreckx as "Horny Little Rap Kids". "Rump Shaker" is also notable for featuring a verse (performed by Teddy Riley) written by a young Pharrell Williams, who, along with fellow future-Neptune Chad Hugo, contributed additional production work as Teddy Riley's then-protƩgƩs.
Wreckx-n-Effect had by this point seemingly reached the peak of their career as a group. Their long-delayed third album, 1996's Rap's New Generation, was not well-received or supported by their label MCA, who had grown weary of internal differences between the Riley brothers and Davidson. Not long afterwards the group disbanded.
In 2003 Aqil Davidson launched the indie label Control Records, and continues to perform under the name EmperA.
In October 2004, "New Jack Swing" appeared in the popular video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, playing on the in-game New Jack Swing radio station, CSR 103.9.
Wreckx-N-Effect
Wreckx-N-Effect Lyrics
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(Say what?) I freak the flow that let you know Iā²m a flower
Yo' ass is grass and Iā²m a lawn mower
So uhh, go ahead pass the doja
It's the return of Tical, party over
Y'all niggaz wanna get down? (fuck with me)
Yā²all still wanna be round? (fuck with me)
Yā²all really want the street now? (fuck with me)
Y'all niggaz wanna get down? (fuck with me)
Yā²all still wanna be round? (fuck with me)
Y'all really want th
These lyrics from Wreckx-N-Effect's song "Wreckx-N-Effect" features a boastful and confident MC proclaiming his dominance over anyone who wants to challenge him. He compares himself to a lawnmower, ready to cut down anyone in his way, and references the movie "Belly" to illustrate his own intense and intimidating persona. He also encourages the listener to join the party and embrace the "street" lifestyle that he embodies.
The use of metaphor in the lyrics is notable, with the MC comparing himself to a flower and his opponents to grass. This imagery is meant to convey the idea that he is more vibrant and powerful than those who would oppose him, and that he is ready to exert his strength to maintain his place at the top. The confident and confrontational tone of the lyrics is typical of the hip-hop genre, which values bravado and machismo.
Line by Line Meaning
The same way I was in that bar scene in 'Belly'
I am as cool and collected as I was in that bar scene in the movie 'Belly.'
(Say what?) I freak the flow that let you know I'm a flower
I freestyle so well that it's obvious I'm a great rapper.
Yo' ass is grass and I'm a lawn mower
You're done for and I'm here to finish you off.
So uhh, go ahead pass the doja
Please pass me the weed, if you don't mind.
It's the return of Tical, party over
I, Tical, have returned and the party is over because I'm the best rapper.
Y'all niggaz wanna get down? (fuck with me)
Do you all want to rap with me? If so, come on and give it a try.
Y'all still wanna be round? (fuck with me)
Are you all still interested in rapping with me? If so, come join my crew.
Y'all really want the street now? (fuck with me)
Do you all really want to learn how to rap and be part of the street music scene? Then come follow me.
Y'all niggaz gon? see now (party and bullshit)
If you stick with me, you're going to see a lot of partying and listen to a lot of bullshit. That's the rap lifestyle.
Writer(s): Markell Riley, Teddy Riley, Aqil Davidson
Contributed by Jake Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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This Track Can still Run 2023 Word Up..what a Classic..
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This was SHHHHH------back in the day!!
@SandManChannel
This Track will NEVER get Old!
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You talking truth
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yes it will.
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This song is Hip-Hop š¤š¤š¾šÆ
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@@leseanworks7123 DEFINITELY
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This sounds 100% better then the bullshit you hear today
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šÆ FACTS!