They began as studio engineers at Mickie Most's RAK recording studio in London, engineering music for British groups like the Pet Shop Boys, Young Disciples, and Robert Plant. In 1997 they were asked by a college friend, Nigel Godrich (who was busy producing 'OK Computer'), to remix Radiohead's "Climbing Up the Walls". They called the mix "the Zero 7 Mix" which stuck.
93 'til Infinity
Zero 7 Lyrics
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I'm chillin with my man Phesto, my man A-Plus
And my man Op', you know he's dope (yo)
But right now y'know we just maxin in the studio
We hailin from East Oakland, California and, um
Sometimes it gets a little hectic out there
But right now, yo, we gonna up you on how we just chill
Her man's a midget; plus she got friends, yo, I can dig it
Here's a forty, swig it, y'know it's frigid
I got 'em chillin in the cooler, break out the ruler
Damn! That's the fattest stog' I ever seen
The weather's heat in Cali; gettin weeded makes it feel like Maui
Now we feel the good vibrations
So many females, so much inspiration
I get inspired by the blunts too
I'll front you, if you hang with a bunk crew
I roam the strip for bones to pick
When I find one, I'm done; take her home and quickly do this
I need not explain this (nahh)
A-Plus is famous - so get the anus!
Hey miss! Who's there? I'm through there
No time to do hair; the flick's at eight, so get straight
You look great - let's grub now
A rub down sounds flavor; later there's the theatre
We in the cut, the cinema, was mediocre
Take her to the crib so I can stroke her
Kids get broke for their skins when I'm in
Close range, I throws game at your dip like handball
Cause the man's all that
All phat, I be the chill from 93 'til
Yeah, this is how we chill from 93 'til
This is how we chill from 93 'til
This is how we chill from 93 'til
This is how we chill from 93 'til
Uh-huh, this is how we chill from 93 'til
This is how we chill, from 93 'til
This is how we chill from 93 'til
This is how we chill from 93 'til
Huh, my black Timbs do me well (yeah)
When I see a fool and he says he heard me tell (what?)
Another person's business, I cause dizziness
Until you - stop acting like a silly bitch
Yo, crews are jealous cause we get props
The cops, wanna stop - our fun, but the top
Is where we're dwellin, swell and fat, no sleep
I work fit and jerks get their hoes sweeped
Under their noses, this bro's quick
Yo hit blunts and flip once I'm chillin cause my crew's close, kid
I'm posted, most kids accept this as cool
I exit, cause I'm an exception to the rule
I'm steppin - to the cool spots where crews flock to snare a dip
Or see where the shit that's flam B
Blam leakin out his pocket
So I got tons of indo and go to the Owen's basement, my ace been
Fattenin up tracks, Time to get prolific with the whiz kid
Greenbacks in stacks, don't even ask
Who got the fat sacks? We can max pumpin' fat tracks
Exchangin facts about impacts, cause in facts
My freestyle talent overpowers brothers can't hack.. it
They lack wit; we got the mack shit
93 'Til Infinity - kill all that wack shit
Yeah, this is how we chill from 93 'til
This is how we chill from 93 'til
This is how we chill from 93 'til
This is how we chill from 93 'til
Uh-huh, this is how we chill from 93 'til
This is how we chill, from 93 'til
This is how we chill from 93 'til
This is how we chill from 93 'til
I be coolin; school's in session but I'm fresh in
Rappin so I take time off to never rhyme soft
I'm off on my own shit with my own clique
Roll many back roads with a fat stog' and blunt, folding runts
Holding stunts captive with my persona
Plus a bomber, zestin
Niggas is testin my patience; but I stay fresh and
Restin at the mall, attendance on 'noid
But I am shoppin for my wish to exploit
Some cute fits, some new kicks
I often do this cause it's the pits not bein dipped
Flip the flyer attire females desire
Baby you can step to this if you admire
The extraordinary dapper rapper
Keep tabs on your main squeeze before I tap her
I'll mack her; attack her with the smoothness
I do this, peepin what my crew gets (huh)
Loot, props, respect and blunts to pass
Crews talk shit, but in my face they kiss my ass (smak!)
They bite flows but we make up new ones
If you're really dope, why ain't ya signed yet?
But I get my loot from Jive/Zomba, I'mma bomb ya
You will see - from now 'til infinity
Yeah, this is how we chill from 93 'til
This is how we chill from 93 'til
This is how we chill from 93 'til
This is how we chill from 93 'til
Uh-huh, this is how we chill from 93 'til
This is how we chill, from 93 'til
This is how we chill from 93 'til
This is how we chill from 93 'til
Hah-hah, just coolin out, y'know what I'm sayin
But, but who's chillin around the land y'know?
Yo, who's chillin? I think I know who's chillin
Yeah tell me who's chillin then then Plus
Casual you know he's chillin
Yo, Pep Love he gotta be chillin
Jay-Biz ya know he's chillin
Aiyyo man, my my man Snupe is chillin man
Yo Mike G you know he's here chillin
Heh, my man Mike P ya know he gotta chill
Del the Funky Homosapien is CHILLIN
Aiy ay my man Domino yo he's chillin
Yeah it's like that, yeah
The lyrics of Zero 7's song "93 'til Infinity" describe the laid-back and carefree lifestyle of the Souls of Mischief crew hailing from East Oakland, California. The song begins with Tajai, one of the members of the crew, introducing himself and his friends and explaining that they are just hanging out in the studio. The rest of the lyrics revolve around the crew's pursuit of female companionship, partying, and smoking weed. The chorus, "This is how we chill from 93 'til," repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the crew's commitment to their relaxed and happy-go-lucky lifestyle.
The first verse describes the crew's phone call to Bridgette, a woman with whom they are familiar. Tajai offers her a beer and compliments her friends. He then pulls out a large cigar and shares it with his friends. They smoke and enjoy the warm California weather. The second verse focuses on Tajai's pursuit of women. He roams the streets looking for someone to pick up, takes her home, and quickly engages in sexual activities with her. Tajai makes it clear that he needs not explain these actions. The third verse talks about the crew's enjoyment of partying and smoking weed. Tajai mentions that he draws inspiration from both, and his freestyle talent is unmatched.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo whassup, this is Tajai of the mighty Souls of Mischief crew
Hello, this is Tajai from the highly respected Souls of Mischief crew
I'm chillin with my man Phesto, my man A-Plus
I am relaxing with my friends Phesto and A-Plus
And my man Op', you know he's dope (yo)
And my talented friend Op', you already know how skilled he is
But right now y'know we just maxin in the studio
But currently, we are relaxing and enjoying ourselves in the studio
We hailin from East Oakland, California and, um
We come from the East Oakland area in California, um
Sometimes it gets a little hectic out there
Occasionally, things become chaotic out there
But right now, yo, we gonna up you on how we just chill
But at this moment, we are going to inform you about how we relax
Dial the seven digits, call up Bridgette
Enter the phone number and call Bridgette
Her man's a midget; plus she got friends, yo, I can dig it
Her partner is short in stature; and she has friends, yes, I understand and appreciate that
Here's a forty, swig it, y'know it's frigid
Here is a forty-ounce bottle of alcohol, take a sip, you know it's cold
I got 'em chillin in the cooler, break out the ruler
I have them relaxing in the cooler, bring out the measuring stick
Damn! That's the fattest stog' I ever seen
Wow! That is the largest cigar I have ever seen
The weather's heat in Cali; gettin weeded makes it feel like Maui
The weather is hot in California; smoking marijuana makes it feel like we're in Maui
Now we feel the good vibrations
Now we experience the positive energy
So many females, so much inspiration
There are numerous women present, which brings us a lot of inspiration
I get inspired by the blunts too
I also find inspiration from smoking marijuana
I'll front you, if you hang with a bunk crew
I will provide something for you upfront if you associate with a group of unimpressive people
I roam the strip for bones to pick
I wander around searching for attractive women
When I find one, I'm done; take her home and quickly do this
When I find an appealing woman, my mission is complete; I take her home and swiftly engage in intimate activities
I need not explain this (nahh)
I don't need to justify or elaborate on this matter (no)
A-Plus is famous - so get the anus!
A-Plus, my friend, is renowned - so pay attention!
Hey miss! Who's there? I'm through there
Excuse me, miss! Who is present? I am arriving
No time to do hair; the flick's at eight, so get straight
I don't have time to style my hair; the movie starts at eight, so get ready
You look great - let's grub now
You look fantastic - let's eat now
A rub down sounds flavor; later there's the theatre
Receiving a massage sounds appealing; afterward, we'll go to the theater
We in the cut, the cinema, was mediocre
We are in a secluded area at the cinema and the movie was average
Take her to the crib so I can stroke her
Bring her to my home so I can engage in intimate activities with her
Kids get broke for their skins when I'm in
People become envious of others' physical appearances when I am present
Close range, I throws game at your dip like handball
Up close, I flirt with your attractive woman aggressively like playing handball
Cause the man's all that
Because I am exceptional
All phat, I be the chill from 93 'til
I am cool and impressive from 1993 until now
Yeah, this is how we chill from 93 'til
Yes, this is our way of relaxing from 1993 until now
Huh, my black Timbs do me well (yeah)
My black Timberland boots serve me nicely (yes)
When I see a fool and he says he heard me tell (what?)
When I encounter a foolish person claiming to have heard me speak (what?)
Another person's business, I cause dizziness
I provoke confusion by involving myself in someone else's affairs
Until you - stop acting like a silly bitch
Until you cease behaving foolishly
Yo, crews are jealous cause we get props
Other groups are envious because we receive recognition
The cops, wanna stop - our fun, but the top
Law enforcement wants to hinder our enjoyment, but we rise above it
Is where we're dwellin, swell and fat, no sleep
We reside in the highest position, content and successful, without needing rest
I work fit and jerks get their hoes sweeped
I am diligent and disrespectful individuals have their female companions taken away
Under their noses, this bro's quick
Unbeknownst to them, I am swift and skilled
Yo hit blunts and flip once I'm chillin cause my crew's close, kid
I smoke marijuana and enjoy myself because my crew is nearby, my friend
I'm posted, most kids accept this as cool
I am positioned here, and many young people perceive this as fashionable
I exit, cause I'm an exception to the rule
I leave because I am unique and do not conform to the norm
I'm steppin - to the cool spots where crews flock to snare a dip
I am entering the trendy locations where groups gather to attract attractive women
Or see where the shit that's flam B
Or discover the places where the best things are happening
Blam leakin out his pocket
An explosion suggests he is carrying a lot of money
So I got tons of indo and go to the Owen's basement, my ace been
So I have a lot of marijuana and go to Owen's basement, my trusted friend
Fattenin up tracks, Time to get prolific with the whiz kid
Creating impressive music, it is time to demonstrate my talent with the young prodigy
Greenbacks in stacks, don't even ask
A large amount of money in stacks, don't bother asking
Who got the fat sacks? We can max pumpin' fat tracks
Who has the large amounts of marijuana? We can relax and play great music
Exchangin facts about impacts, cause in facts
Sharing information about our influence, because in reality
My freestyle talent overpowers brothers can't hack.. it
My improvised rapping skills are superior and other individuals cannot handle it
They lack wit; we got the mack shit
They lack cleverness; we possess the impressive material
93 'Til Infinity - kill all that wack shit
From 1993 until now, we eliminate all the unimpressive content
Hah-hah, just coolin out, y'know what I'm sayin
Hah-hah, just relaxing, you understand what I'm saying
But, but who's chillin around the land y'know?
But, but who is relaxing in this area, you know?
Yo, who's chillin? I think I know who's chillin
Yo, who is relaxing? I believe I know who is relaxing
Yeah tell me who's chillin then then Plus
Yes, inform me who is relaxing then, then Plus
Casual you know he's chillin
Casual, you know he is relaxing
Yo, Pep Love he gotta be chillin
Yo, Pep Love must be relaxing
Jay-Biz ya know he's chillin
Jay-Biz, you know he is relaxing
Aiyyo man, my man Snupe is chillin man
Hey, my friend Snupe is relaxing
Yo Mike G you know he's here chillin
Yo, Mike G, you know he is here relaxing
Heh, my man Mike P ya know he gotta chill
Heh, my friend Mike P, you know he needs to relax
Del the Funky Homosapien is CHILLIN
Del the Funky Homosapien is relaxing
Aiy ay my man Domino yo he's chillin
Aiy ay, my friend Domino, he is relaxing
Yeah it's like that, yeah
Yes, it is like that, yes
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management, A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: BILLY COBHAM, OPIO LINDSEY, TAJAI MASSEY, DAMANI THOMPSON, ADAM CARTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sickcity8639
The premise for this album is for the group to DJ a late-night session with some of their favorite songs, lol not to take credit for them or necessarily remix them. It's like a favorites collection :)
@misterknite
I love this version
@antonraphael2396
Late Night was like a 'Personal (Back to mine) session'.
@futureCadet
LoL...not even gonna lie, when I first got this Zero 7 album, I was trippin for a few like waaaaait, ha did they just throw a bunch of songs together and stamp their name on it? Kewl album nonetheless
@juseschrustfush
seriously, what did zero 7 do?
@MahdiRanger
They sure didnt make this song lol. My comment just stating this is the Original 1993 song. This isnt a remix or anything its the same as original, it was just Zero 7 put it on a mix album they liked called LAte night tales
@MahdiRanger
what version lol its the original version