The Boomin' System
LL Cool J
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Just kick a little something for them cars that be bumpin' Yeah alright But we need a beat that they can front to Oh, that'll work Be funky You know what I'm sayin'? (Cars ride by with the boomin systems) (Cars ride by) Funky For all the cars out there And all the brothers That like to front in their rides Check it out You know it's funky, funky, funky cos you heard it from hear-say A jam that you love that don't be gettin' no airplay Strictly for frontin' when you're ridin' around 12 o'clock at night with your windows down Headlights breakin' 'cause your batteries drain Armor all on your tires and a big gold chain Parkin' outside of all the hip-hop spots Push the E-Q and play connect the dots Leanin' to the side, people everywhere The trunk full of amps, there ain't no room for a spare Big beats bumpin' with the bass in back All the sophisticated suckers catch a heart attack Cause they don't understand why I act this way Pumpin' up the funky beat until the break of day It's because I want attention when I'm ridin' by And the girls be on my jock cos my system's fly Girlies wanna ride with a brother like me Cause they be hear me gettin' funky frequently They tell me don't drink and drive, I say what is this Mind your business Now pass it around Laid back, hypnotized by the funky sound People in the street see me bobbin my head While I'm checking out the rapper and the rhyme that he said I'm fronting, and I don't care if you know The backseat of my car is like a disco show You would think I was a good friend of Al Capone Crazy air freshener, who needs cologne Bottom to the bottom to the top to the top Cruise, it's 3 o'clock The girlies, they smile, they see me coming I'm steady huming, I got the Funky Drumer druming My trunk be shaking, vibrating and rattling Pumping so loud, all the shorties be battling A right-hand man's here without the swing Every chance I get I'm showing off my rings I can keep it up until the break of dawn Cos I'm fronting in my ride and my word is bond Sun roof open, so I can feel the wind blow I don't give a damn if it cracks my back window C to the o to the o to the l to the i to the n To the f to the r to the o to the 'n' to the t to the i to the n That means I'm chilling Like Spoonie Gee said, my seats are soft like a bed They recline way back, so I can get real cosy I got the gangster tapes in the place Like a base-head would say I want bass I want a hit, I want a dose You're rolling up smiling, but you can't come close Cos my system is pumping loud Like Rakim said I wanna move the crowd I warm it up with Kane, fight the power with PE Tell the cops you gots to chill with EPMD This is something devastating that'll break your trunk And remember, Uncle L is like the future of the funk You know what I'm saying Word So next time you're in your ride pumping it up Just remember It's Cool Peace
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Written by: Sylvester Stewart, Marlon Lu'ree Williams, William (bootsy) Collins, George Clinton Jr, Gregory Jacobs, James Mccants, Leroy Mccants, James Todd Smith, Walter Morrison Jr
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10 facts about this song
Album's Success"The Boomin' System" is a single from LL Cool J's sixth album, "Mama Said Knock You Out," which was released in 1990. The album was phenomenally successful, selling over two million copies.
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Chart PerformanceThe song hit the charts soon after its release, reaching #48 on the Billboard Hot 100, #10 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and #1 on the Hot Rap Singles.
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Video DirectionsThe music video for "The Boomin' System" was directed by Paris Barclay, a notable TV producer, and director who has earned multiple Emmy nominations for his work.
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Grammy NominationsThe album "Mama Said Knock You Out," from which "The Boomin' System" is taken, was nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 34th Grammy Awards.
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InspirationThe song's title refers to the large, powerful speaker systems typically found in custom cars, hinting at urban car culture as an inspiration for the track.
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Signature Style"The Boomin' System" is considered a classic example of LL Cool J’s mixture of hard-hitting beats with smooth lyrics making the song a hit among the fans of this genre.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Marley Marl who is considered one of the most influential Hip Hop producers of all time.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "The Boomin' System" depict the passion of Hip Hop fans for music and their sound systems, indicating the importance of music in contemporary inner-city culture.
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Release FormatBesides being included in the album "Mama Said Knock You Out," the song "The Boomin' System" was also released as a 12-inch single and a compact disc single.
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Continuous InfluenceDecades after the release, "The Boomin' System," along with other songs from the same album, continues to influence contemporary Hip Hop music, evidencing its staying power and relevancy.
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