"To hear a.P.A.t.T. or more specifically their ‘Black & White Mass’ full length is to experience a musical odyssey like no other, avoiding the usual pragmatics of pop, they are a law unto themselves dabbling in sounds.‘Black and White Mass’ is THE first crucial full length of the year somehow I don’t reckon it’ll be topped in our affections though be warned it’ll do your f**kin head in."
-Losing Today on 'Black & White mass'
a.P.A.t.T.'s last full album entitled 'Black & White Mass' (Pickled Egg) is from the very outer limits of what pop music can be whilst being filled-to-bursting with sheer entertainment value that earned it ‘Album of the Week’ on Radio 1. Plan B magazine commented,
"No frequency left unturned, no genre left unwrapped or ignored".
a.P.A.t.T.'s latest single entitled 'Martins' Quest' has had rave reviews and was BBC Radio 1's Huw Stephens tip for the week.
Another interesting quirk of fate fell upon a.P.A.t.T. recently; they have just finished working with BBC TV on a sitcom, starring Ralf Little and Johnny Vegas, entitled 'Massive'.a.P.A.t.T. of course play a hapless avant garde band. Ralf Little's character describes the band as "Shit".
a.P.A.t.T. are undeniably unique yet carry on a historical musical lineage that runs deep in U.K. music: Bands with big ideas!..The Beatles, Pink Floyd, The Cardiacs, Radiohead, a.P.A.t.T. .
A Split 12" vinyl with Scoth Egg on Upset the Rhythmm, 'Ogadimma' a full length album on Chinchilla tone records and a film 'a.P.A.t.T. the Movie' to be released before 2009 is out, expect a few suprises from these Village Idiots
a.P.A.t.T. are currently touring as a 5 piece
Full line up is:
* GeneralMIDI - Keys/drums/vox/cello/sax/bass
* Field Marshall Stack -MIDIguitar/monosynth/vox
* The Master Fader- Keys/ drums/accordion/vox
* Dorothy Wave - Violin / vox/ guitar / cello
* Sir Kit Breaker - Monosynth/ bass/ drums/sax
* The Count In - Drums/ mono/ bass/violin/vox
* Norma Lise - Drums/ monosynth/ bass/
* Major Fifth - Bass/Glockenspiel
* Mik Sing Dec - Mixer,Percussion
* STan za - Vox
Discography
Martin's Quest - Download Single
2008 -aPehAt recordings
Split 12" Vinyl/CD/Download
2008 -w/Stignoisev -Class a Audio/aPehAt Recordings
Black & White Mass - CD/Download
2008 -Pickled Egg / aPehAt recordings
Ch(e.a.P.) - CD
2005 -aPehAt recordings
Fre(e.P.) - CD/Download
2005 -aPehAt recordings
(L.P.) - CD
2004 -aPehAt recordings
(e.P.) - CD
2002 -aPehAt recordings
----------------Coming Soon----------------
a.P.A.t.T. The Movie
- d.v.D - aPehAt recordings
Ogadimma
- Not yet released -Chinchillatone /aPehAt recordings
Split 12"
- Not yet released- Vinyl -Upset The Rhythm w/ DJ Scotch Egg band 'Baki'
Links
http://www.apatt.com
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a.P.A.t.T. Lyrics
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Never let no sucka near me
Never let no nigga hit me
And to make these bitches fear me
Tappin' in, they tapping out
Foot on necks, they passing out
Bal Harbour cashin' out
Got them cameras flashin' now
Meisha, weave long as a geisha
On Zillow crib is spacious
This glow gone twist they faces
If you know my personality
You know I get impatient
So don't play with my paper
We came here for the payment
Make a move
Bitches say they do
I think they don't
Got me in that mood
Don't say I won't
Up that brand new rollie, bezel blown
Free my people til they all at home
Phi be talking Viet
Wrist VVS, where we be at
Where the G's at
Can't be seen out with no rejects
On a flight and blow like three checks
In some shit they haven't seen yet
They swear they haven't seen it
Man that just seem so convenient
Pacing myself, chasing this wealth
Bout to build me a closet
And throw my safe on the shelf
Bout to make a deposits
And flood the bank with the wealth
First I pray for my family
Then I pray for myself
I'm in hood with some chicken
Like a chinese kitchen
If it ain't about the sums
It don't make me no difference
He know the rules, I need receipts
If I pay him attention
I don't listen to these birds
I ain't checking my mentions
My full sets gets extended
VVS on my pendants
And my bracelets is tennis
My face ain't got a blemish
Make sure this Fenty is blended
And my fetty in knots
Mama told me make her proud
So how could I not
Told my ex to let me go
But really, how could he stop
This is a different type of vibe
Whether they like or not
Set my sites on the top
Now they feeling the pressure
Chase me like they chase the bag
Better hope that you catch her
Yea he told me throw it back
Better hope he can catch it
All that talking in my text
Better go home on a stretcher
Must've forgot we was winning
And I handle my business
Might pull up in something foreign
With the top of it missing
Bitches say they do
I think they don't
Got me in that mood
Don't say I won't
Up that brand new rollie, bezel blown
Free my people til they all at home
The lyrics to a.P.A.t.T.'s song [untitled] convey a sense of empowerment, self-reliance and toughness. The singer, who is presumably a woman, starts by saying that her mother taught her to be a queen and never to let anyone take advantage of her, especially men. She also encourages other women to be afraid of her and to respect her authority. She has a lot of confidence and feels she can overpower anyone who tries to challenge her. She mentions her wealth and success and implies that she has worked hard to get where she is. She also talks about praying for her family and herself, suggesting a spiritual side to her personality.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama told me to be a queen
My mother taught me to be royalty
Never let no sucka near me
Don't let any weaklings be a part of my circle
Never let no nigga hit me
Never allow a man to physically harm me
And to make these bitches fear me
Make other women intimidated by my power
Tappin' in, they tapping out
Taking control of a situation and forcing others to submit to my authority
Foot on necks, they passing out
Exerting massive pressure on others and watching them crumble under it
Bal Harbour cashin' out
Spending money lavishly in a high-end shopping district
Got them cameras flashin' now
Attracting a lot of attention from people and paparazzi
Who dat is
Asking who is trying to approach me
Meisha, weave long as a geisha
Introducing myself and describing my long hair
On Zillow crib is spacious
Bringing up the fact that I live in a large house
This glow gone twist they faces
My stunning personality makes others feel envious and uncomfortable
If you know my personality
If you have interacted with me before
You know I get impatient
You know that I have no tolerance for delay or waiting
So don't play with my paper
Don't mess with my money
We came here for the payment
We are here only to make money
Make a move
Take action
Bitches say they do
Women often make empty promises
I think they don't
I doubt they will follow through with what they say
Up that brand new rollie, bezel blown
Showing off a new Rolex watch
Free my people til they all at home
Demanding the release of loved ones from imprisonment
Phi be talking Viet
Speaking Vietnamese with friends
Wrist VVS, where we be at
Showing off a high-quality diamond watch
Where the G's at
Asking where the wealthy and powerful people are
Can't be seen out with no rejects
Not willing to be associated with people who are not successful
On a flight and blow like three checks
Spending a lot of money while traveling
In some shit they haven't seen yet
Wearing avant-garde clothing that will surprise others
They swear they haven't seen it
Others are amazed by my unique style and fashion sense
Man that just seem so convenient
Others might be jealous and claim that my success is easy to achieve
Pacing myself, chasing this wealth
Taking my time to build my wealth
Bout to build me a closet
Planning to construct a large wardrobe
And throw my safe on the shelf
Having so much money that my safe becomes insignificant
Bout to make a deposits
Intending to make a large bank deposit
And flood the bank with the wealth
Having so much money that my deposits significantly increase the bank's holdings
First I pray for my family
Prioritizing the happiness and well-being of my loved ones
Then I pray for myself
Seguing into praying for my own success and happiness
I'm in hood with some chicken
Enjoying some fried chicken in a lower-income neighborhood
Like a chinese kitchen
Referencing the stereotype that Chinese restaurants have poor hygiene
If it ain't about the sums
If it's not about money
It don't make me no difference
It does not matter to me
He know the rules, I need receipts
Stating that a man must provide evidence of his financial transactions
If I pay him attention
If I take note of him
I don't listen to these birds
Ignoring the opinions of people who are not successful
I ain't checking my mentions
Not reading messages or notifications on social media
My full sets gets extended
Showing off full-length photographs of my fashionable outfits
VVS on my pendants
Displaying the high-quality diamonds on my necklaces
And my bracelets is tennis
Showing off diamond tennis bracelets
My face ain't got a blemish
Boasting about my clear complexion
Make sure this Fenty is blended
Ensuring that my Fenty Beauty makeup is well-blended
And my fetty in knots
Having my money tied up in investments
Mama told me make her proud
My mother wants me to be successful and to make her proud
So how could I not
I must meet my mother's high expectations
Told my ex to let me go
Ending a past romantic relationship
But really, how could he stop
Ignoring the pleas of a former partner who wants to reconcile
This is a different type of vibe
I am a unique and original individual
Whether they like or not
Regardless of others' opinions
Set my sites on the top
Aiming for great success
Now they feeling the pressure
Others may be feeling intimidated by my success
Chase me like they chase the bag
Many people are trying to keep up with me and my wealth
Better hope that you catch her
Others must work hard to be successful like me
Yea he told me throw it back
A man suggested that I act in a sexually provocative way
Better hope he can catch it
Men must earn my affection and attention
All that talking in my text
Ignoring messages from men who do not meet my standards
Better go home on a stretcher
Not afraid of physical confrontation and will defend myself if needed
Must've forgot we was winning
Others underestimate my continued success and power
And I handle my business
I am capable of handling all of my affairs myself
Might pull up in something foreign
Driving a luxury car
With the top of it missing
Driving a convertible
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Devin Allen, Jameel Kearney, Meisha Bridges, Phi Tran
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Vir9il
Amazing song. Why does this not have more views?!
a.P.A.t.T.
No accounting for taste :)
busterabcat
I looooooove this - so summery sounding and perky, despite it being the depths of winter! Brings a ray of sunshine to our otherwise cheerless current incarceration in the prison that is Britain. Makes me wanna get me skateboard out again. Oh, shit, just realised...I don't actually have one.
a.P.A.t.T.
agreeed
withamessyhead
Great song
Sandstone Silver
What a sunshine joyride over and over good one 🌎 Interesting location for the video 🌎
a.P.A.t.T.
WHY THANKS!!
khobys
the ending 😹😹😹
a.P.A.t.T.
:)
🥰
Beats With Mike
Sick video