Flava in Ya Ear
craig mack feat. busta rhymes ll cool j the notorious b.i.g. & rampage Lyrics


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Bad Boy
Come out and play
Y'all know we had to do a remix, right?

Uh, uh
niggas is mad I get more butt than ashtrays (yeah)
Fuck a fair one, I get mine the fast way (remix)
Ski mask way, nigga, ransom notes (uh)
Far from handsome, but damn a nigga tote (uh) (what you tote?)
More guns than roses, foes is shakin' in their boots (yeah)
Invisible bully like The Gooch
Disappear, vamoose, you're wack to me (uh)
Take them rhymes back to the factory
I see, the gimmicks, the wack lyrics (yeah)
The shit is depressin', pathetic
please forget it (forget it) (uh)
You're mad 'cause my style you're admirin' (uh)
Don't be mad, UPS is hirin' (woo)
You shoulda been a cop, fuck hip-hop (yeah)
With that freestyle, you're bound to get shot (uh)
Not from Houston but I Rap-A-Lot (that's right) (uh-huh)
pack the gat a lot (uh-huh)
The flav's 'bout to drop, uh

Here comes the brand new flava in ya ear
Time for new flava in ya ear
I'm kickin' new flava in ya ear
Mack's the brand new flava in ya ear
Here comes the brand new flava in ya ear
Time for new flava in ya ear (ah, here comes the Mack)

Word up, no rap, no crap, you bore me (the remix) (word up)
Wanna grab my dick, too lazy, hold it for me (uh)
I'm straight rap great, bustin' heads, straighten dreads
I'm everlastin', like the toe on PRO-Keds (yeah, what?)
A Tec-9 when I rhyme
Plus I climb, word is bond
Your album couldn't fuck with one line (couldn't fuck with one line, boy) (uh-uh)
It's been three years since you last hear
But now I reappear, your heart pumps fear (rock on)
To your gut (what?), did your girl's butt (huh)
I scraped it, shaped it, now she won't strut (haha)
I smash teeth, fuck your beef, no relief (uh-uh)
I step on stage, girls scream like I'm Keith (ah)
You won't be around next year (no, you won't)
My rap's too severe, kickin' mad flava in ya ear

Here comes the brand new flava in ya ear
Time for new flava in ya ear
I'm kickin' new flava in ya ear
Mack's the brand new flava in ya ear
Here comes the brand new flava in ya ear
Time for new flava in ya ear

Twenty-one, '94, mad motherfuckin' hardcore
It's my time to burn, now explore (the remix)
The flava in ya ear, it's The Boy Scout
I make outs, I make other rappers have doubts (that's right)
You're fuckin' with the wrong clan
And the wrong man, that's it (uh)
Now you got to get your dome split (rock on)
I'm goin' into my knapsack with my gat
Take off my hat, guess I'm just cool like that
The dangerous, the ruggedness, from the Flatbush abyss (uh)
BLS, 97, KISS, bounce to this (bounce)
I'm gonna live long in this rap game, niggas know my name
Yo Puffy (burn 'em in the flames)

You're jinglin' baby (go 'head daddy)
You're jinglin' baby (go 'head daddy)

He-she, uh, blowticious
Skeevy (mmm, yeah), delicious
Gimme couscous, love me good
Mmm, damn
Hollis to Hollywood, but is he good?
I guess like the jeans, uh
Flavor like praline, sick, daddy, yah'mean
Papa love it, when he does it (that's right)
Niggas buzz it (come on)
But tell me, was it really just the flavor that be cloggin' your ears?
The most healthy behavior is to stay in the clear (uh)
It's all for you, it's really all for you (now what?)
Hunchback, close your eyes try to munch that
Coil up your ankles let your Timbs tap
Bite the flavor, it reacts to your gold caps
Word to Mama, I tongue kiss a piranha
Electrocute a barracuda, I'm here to bring the drama

Yo, yo, yo
Flavors in your ass crease, ha
Busta Rhymes about to bring the noise, so cease, ha (bring the noise)
Let me loose from the belly of the beast, ha (come on)
Everybody, hey, hey, hey
You better believe it's Busta Rhymes the great
We 'bout to rip the Tri-State, yo, yo
Hey, hey, hey
I'll split your face and give you stitches (yeah)
Throw niggas in ditches, slap the ass of fat bitches
Wait one sec', as I get down
I'm rollin' with the heavyweight connect to the stompin' ground
Now, don't you get suspicious (uh-uh)
I grant your wishes every time
Bring it vicious when I bust a rhyme (word is bond)
I know one thing the whole world least expected
Is how we all connected to break fool on the same record (ha)
Five new flavors on a beat, feel the fuckin' heat (oh)
I really think you should retreat while we blow up the street (Bad Boy)
Instead of coppin' pleas just freeze (ha)
Maintain the focus while we smoke these marijuana trees
When I get down I disappear, reappear and blow up everywhere (ha)
Fuckin' with these flavors in ya ear (flavors)

Here comes the brand new flava in ya ear
Time for new flava in ya ear
I'm kickin' new flava in ya ear
Mack's the brand new flava in ya ear
Here comes the brand new flava in ya ear
Time for new flava in ya ear
I'm kickin' new flava in ya ear
Mack's the brand new flava in ya ear

'94
East coast represent
Bad Boy
Rock on




Moe Dee
Rock on

Overall Meaning

In the song Flava In Ya Ear, Craig Mack showcases his rapping skills by delivering punchy, gritty, and hardcore lyrics. The song critiques the rap game and calls out the gimmicks and wack lyrics used by some rappers. Throughout the song, Mack emphasizes his superior talent and the authenticity of his music. The verse "Here comes the brand new flava in ya ear" serves as a confident declaration of Mack's arrival and his superiority over other rappers. He showcases his rhyming skills by using wordplay to describe his toughness, weapons, and his ability to make other rappers doubt their abilities. In the end, the song asserts that Mack is a force to be reckoned with in rap music.


Flava In Ya Ear is a classic hip-hop song that was released in 1994. It features an all-star line-up of rappers such as Craig Mack, The Notorious B.I.G, Rampage, LL Cool J, and Busta Rhymes, and was produced by the legendary hip-hop producer, Easy Mo Bee. The song became a commercial success, peaking at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1995. Moreover, the song is often cited as one of the most important and influential hip-hop songs of all time because it helped to introduce a new era of hip-hop that emphasized gritty, hardcore lyrics and beats.


Line by Line Meaning

Bad Boy
This song is brought to you by Bad Boy Records.


Come out and play
It's time to listen and enjoy this remix.


Y'all know we had to do a remix, right?
We couldn't resist making a remix of this song.


Uh, uh
Introduction to the verse, expressing excitement.


niggas is mad I get more butt than ashtrays (yeah)
Some people are jealous that I attract more attention from women.


Fuck a fair one, I get mine the fast way (remix)
I don't believe in fighting fair; I always take shortcuts to get what I want.


Ski mask way, nigga, ransom notes (uh)
I cover my face with a ski mask and send threatening letters demanding money.


Far from handsome, but damn a nigga tote (uh) (what you tote?)
I may not be conventionally attractive, but don't underestimate my ability to carry a gun.


More guns than roses, foes is shakin' in their boots (yeah)
I have a large collection of guns, and my enemies are scared of me.


Invisible bully like The Gooch
I intimidate others without them even realizing it, just like The Gooch from the TV show "Different Strokes".


Disappear, vamoose, you're wack to me (uh)
You should disappear and leave, because I think you're terrible.


Take them rhymes back to the factory
Your lyrics are so bad that they should be returned to where they were made.


I see, the gimmicks, the wack lyrics (yeah)
I notice all the fake styles and terrible lyrics in the industry.


The shit is depressin', pathetic please forget it (forget it) (uh)
It's really disheartening and pathetic, so just forget about it.


You're mad 'cause my style you're admirin' (uh)
You're jealous because you admire my unique style.


Don't be mad, UPS is hirin' (woo)
Instead of being angry, why not find a job at UPS?


You shoulda been a cop, fuck hip-hop (yeah)
You would have been better off becoming a police officer instead of pursuing a career in hip-hop.


With that freestyle, you're bound to get shot (uh)
Your freestyle is so bad that someone might shoot you for it.


Not from Houston but I Rap-A-Lot (that's right) (uh-huh)
I may not be from Houston, but I still have a lot of rap skills.


pack the gat a lot (uh-huh)
I always carry a gun with me.


The flav's 'bout to drop, uh
I'm about to release the new flavor of music.


Here comes the brand new flava in ya ear
Prepare yourself for a fresh new style of music.


Time for new flava in ya ear
It's time to experience a different kind of music.


I'm kickin' new flava in ya ear
I am delivering a unique and fresh sound to your ears.


Mack's the brand new flava in ya ear
Craig Mack is the artist bringing this new flavor to your ears.


Word up, no rap, no crap, you bore me (the remix) (word up)
Listen up, I don't want any weak or boring raps.


Wanna grab my dick, too lazy, hold it for me (uh)
You're too lazy to even hold your own penis, let alone try to impress me.


I'm straight rap great, bustin' heads, straighten dreads
I am a skilled rapper, known for both my lyrical abilities and my ability to intimidate others.


I'm everlastin', like the toe on PRO-Keds (yeah, what?)
I am here to stay, just like the durable toe on PRO-Keds sneakers.


A Tec-9 when I rhyme
When I rap, it's like I am unleashing the power of a Tec-9 submachine gun.


Plus I climb, word is bond
Not only do I excel in rap, but I also continue to improve and succeed.


Your album couldn't fuck with one line (couldn't fuck with one line, boy) (uh-uh)
Your entire album is no match for just one line from my lyrics.


It's been three years since you last hear
You haven't heard from me in three years.


But now I reappear, your heart pumps fear (rock on)
I am making a comeback, and it's making you feel scared.


To your gut (what?), did your girl's butt (huh)
I delivered a blow to your confidence, just like I did to your girl's attractiveness.


I scraped it, shaped it, now she won't strut (haha)
I influenced and manipulated her, causing her to lose her confidence and stop showing off.


I smash teeth, fuck your beef, no relief (uh-uh)
I don't back down from fights, and I won't give you any peace or comfort.


I step on stage, girls scream like I'm Keith (ah)
When I perform on stage, the girls go crazy and scream in excitement, just like they do for Keith Sweat.


You won't be around next year (no, you won't)
You won't last in this industry; your career will be over soon.


My rap's too severe, kickin' mad flava in ya ear
My rap is too intense and powerful, delivering a unique and captivating sound to your ears.


Twenty-one, '94, mad motherfuckin' hardcore
In 1994, at the age of twenty-one, I delivered a powerful and aggressive style of rap.


It's my time to burn, now explore (the remix)
Now is the time for me to shine and show off my skills with this remix.


The flava in ya ear, it's The Boy Scout
The flavor of music I bring is fresh and exciting, just like a Boy Scout exploring new things.


I make outs, I make other rappers have doubts (that's right)
I am successful in making out with women, and I make other rappers question their own abilities.


You're fuckin' with the wrong clan
You are messing with the wrong group of people.


And the wrong man, that's it (uh)
You have chosen to pick a fight with someone who will defeat you.


Now you got to get your dome split (rock on)
Now, you will suffer a crushing defeat and have your head split open.


I'm goin' into my knapsack with my gat
I am reaching into my backpack to grab my gun.


Take off my hat, guess I'm just cool like that
I take off my hat to reveal my cool and confident demeanor.


The dangerous, the ruggedness, from the Flatbush abyss (uh)
I am known for my dangerous and tough persona, hailing from the rough neighborhood of Flatbush.


BLS, 97, KISS, bounce to this (bounce)
I am representing the radio stations BLS and 97 KISS, and the listeners should dance to this song.


I'm gonna live long in this rap game, niggas know my name
I will have a successful and enduring career in the rap game, and everyone will recognize and remember me.


Yo Puffy (burn 'em in the flames)
Hey Puff Daddy, let's destroy our competition and rise to the top.


You're jinglin' baby (go 'head daddy)
You're shining and making money, keep doing your thing.


He-she, uh, blowticious
I am referring to someone who is androgynous and has excellent oral sex skills.


Skeevy (mmm, yeah), delicious
This person is sneaky and attractive.


Gimme couscous, love me good
Give me some attention, treat me well.


Mmm, damn
Expressing satisfaction and delight.


Hollis to Hollywood, but is he good?
I come from the neighborhood of Hollis in Queens, New York, but people wonder if I have true talent.


I guess like the jeans, uh
Similar to jeans, I fit well and have a desirable quality.


Flavor like praline, sick, daddy, yah'mean
My flavor is sweet and rich like a praline, it's sickeningly good, you know what I mean?


Papa love it, when he does it (that's right)
When I deliver my style and talent, it impresses and excites people, just like a father would love his child's accomplishments.


Niggas buzz it (come on)
People are talking and buzzing about my skills and style.


But tell me, was it really just the flavor that be cloggin' your ears?
Were you only hearing my style while ignoring everything else around you?


The most healthy behavior is to stay in the clear (uh)
The best thing to do is avoid getting involved in any trouble or conflicts.


It's all for you, it's really all for you (now what?)
Everything I do, I do it for you, the listener.


Hunchback, close your eyes try to munch that
I am challenging someone to close their eyes and try to comprehend my unique and unconventional style.


Coil up your ankles let your Timbs tap
Get ready to dance and make your Timberland boots tap to the rhythm.


Bite the flavor, it reacts to your gold caps
Embrace and enjoy the flavor of my music, and let it resonate with your dental bling.


Word to Mama, I tongue kiss a piranha
I am fearless and willing to take risks, even to the point of tongue-kissing a dangerous fish.


Electrocute a barracuda, I'm here to bring the drama
I am ready to create excitement and drama, even to the point of electrocuting a vicious fish.


Yo, yo, yo
Introduction to the verse, capturing attention.


Flavors in your ass crease, ha
The flavors I bring are so intense and unique that they can be felt in the deepest parts of your body.


Busta Rhymes about to bring the noise, so cease, ha (bring the noise)
Busta Rhymes is about to deliver his powerful and energetic rapping style, so everyone should pay attention and be quiet.


Let me loose from the belly of the beast, ha (come on)
Allow me to escape from a dangerous situation so I can unleash my abilities.


Everybody, hey, hey, hey
I want everyone to participate and get excited.


You better believe it's Busta Rhymes the great
I want everyone to know and believe that I am a great rapper.


We 'bout to rip the Tri-State, yo, yo
Busta Rhymes and his crew are about to deliver an outstanding performance in the Tri-State area.


I'll split your face and give you stitches (yeah)
I will physically harm and injure you by splitting your face and leaving you needing stitches.


Throw niggas in ditches, slap the ass of fat bitches
I will get rid of my enemies by burying them in ditches, and I also sexually harass plus-sized women.


Wait one sec', as I get down
Hold on for a moment as I prepare to deliver an impressive performance.


I'm rollin' with the heavyweight connect to the stompin' ground
I am aligned with powerful and influential people who are connected to the music scene.


Now, don't you get suspicious (uh-uh)
Don't start doubting or questioning my intentions.


I grant your wishes every time
I fulfill your desires and wishes whenever I perform or release music.


Bring it vicious when I bust a rhyme (word is bond)
I bring a fierce and powerful performance when I rap, and I mean every word I say.


I know one thing the whole world least expected
I am aware that the entire world didn't expect me to achieve such success and impact in the music industry.


Is how we all connected to break fool on the same record (ha)
It's surprising how we all came together to collaborate and make an incredible song.


Five new flavors on a beat, feel the fuckin' heat (oh)
There are five of us delivering a fresh and intense performance over a hot beat.


I really think you should retreat while we blow up the street (Bad Boy)
I suggest you step back and leave while we dominate and make a big impact in the music scene.


Instead of coppin' pleas just freeze (ha)
Rather than making excuses, just stop and listen in awe.


Maintain the focus while we smoke these marijuana trees
Stay focused on us while we enjoy smoking marijuana and creating great music.


When I get down I disappear, reappear and blow up everywhere (ha)
When I deliver an impressive performance, I make a lasting impression and become a prominent figure.


Fuckin' with these flavors in ya ear (flavors)
You're messing with these amazing and unique musical styles that captivate your ears.


'94
This song was released in the year 1994.


East coast represent
This song represents the East Coast hip-hop scene.


Rock on
Expressing excitement and encouragement.


Moe Dee
Reference to the rapper Kool Moe Dee, acknowledging his influence.


Rock on
Expressing excitement and encouragement.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Todd Smith, Sean Combs, Osten Harvey, Craig J. Mack, Roger Mcnair, Trevor Smith, Christopher Wallace

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