Bug Powder Dust
Bomb the Bass, The Chemical Brothers
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[I think it's time to discuss your … ah … Philosophy of drug use as it relates to artistic endeavor] Check it, yo! I always hit the tape with a rough road style You heard the psychdelic and ya came from miles Keep my rhymes thick like a Danish brew So you could call me black and tan when I'm a wreckin' a crew I'm like Bill Lee whacking when he's in Tangiers And now I'm out on the sole surviving with my Beatnik peers Analog reel and a little distortion Smokin' on somethin' s'you could say I'm scorchin' I never been the type to rap up a well Make a man burn his draft card like it was hell Send ya up the river like you lookin' for Kurtz I got the mugwump jism up in every verse (Refrain 2x) Bug powder dust a mugwump jism And the wild boys runnin' into some trippin' Led into control about the Big Brothah Try like hard to not blow my cover Who's that man in the windowpane Got somethin' on his tongue and it's startin' to stain Sho' nuff equip so wop n'get dancester Butt bond my ladder and you'll get beat down Hash bond style so I'm singin' day glow Wakin' up the dead like serpent and the rainbow Kick off the shoes and relax your feet Now roll up your sleeves for this lyrical treat (...)
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Written by: Justin Warfield, Tim Simenon
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Release Details"Bug Powder Dust" is a track from the second studio album of Bomb the Bass titled "Unknown Territory", which was released in 1991.
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CollaborationThe vocals of the track are provided by Justin Warfield, who is known as a hip-hop artist and one half of the darkwave duo, She Wants Revenge.
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Critical ReceptionDespite the album failing to chart, "Bug Powder Dust" gained recognition and became a cult hit due to its unique rap-infused electronic sound.
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Lyrics InspirationThe song is said to be influenced by the works of William S. Burroughs, an American writer and artist. The husband-and-wife team of Burroughs and Ginsberg even gets a name drop in the song's lyrics.
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RemixesThe track was remixed by various artists including La Funk Mob and Kruder & Dorfmeister. The retouched version titled "Bug Powder Dust (Dub)" is particularly famous.
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Use in MediaThe K & D Sessions remix of "Bug Powder Dust" was used in the British movie "The Jackal" in 1997.
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Genre ClassificationThe track can be categorized under the genres of Alternative Dance, Electronica, Hip House, and Trip Hop.
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Live PerformancesBomb The Bass rarely perform live, however, there was an exception in 2008 when the track was performed at The Big Chill music festival.
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Unique SamplingThe track is known for its creative use of samples, using elements from numerous tracks including "Cissy Strut" by The Meters and "Approach to Danger" by N.W.A.
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The album's Title"Unknown Territory", the album in which Bug Powder Dust is included, is a play on the cyberpunk theme. The 90s saw a rise in technology and cyberpunk culture, hence the name gives a nod to entering uncharted territories of technology and music.
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Reception among FansAmong fans of Bomb the Bass, "Bug Powder Dust" is often listed as one of their top songs, showcasing an excellent blend of Warfield's rapping skills and the electronic beats of Bomb the Bass.
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