Bug Powder Dust

Bomb the Bass

About Bug Powder Dust

"Bug Powder Dust" is a song by Bomb the Bass, featuring the vocals of Justin Warfield, released as the band's eighth single in 1994 as the first single from the Clear album.


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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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Bomb the Bass

Bomb the Bass (formed 1987, in London, England) is the umbrella title for the output of British musician and producer Tim Simenon. The band, which has evolved its style over the years, has been classed as electronic or dance. more »

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Written by: Justin Warfield, Tim Simenon

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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.
Collaboration
The 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.
Critical Reception
Despite the album failing to chart, "Bug Powder Dust" gained recognition and became a cult hit due to its unique rap-infused electronic sound.
Lyrics Inspiration
The 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.
Remixes
The track was remixed by various artists including La Funk Mob and Kruder & Dorfmeister. The retouched version titled "Bug Powder Dust (Dub)" is particularly famous.
Use in Media
The K & D Sessions remix of "Bug Powder Dust" was used in the British movie "The Jackal" in 1997.
Genre Classification
The track can be categorized under the genres of Alternative Dance, Electronica, Hip House, and Trip Hop.
Live Performances
Bomb The Bass rarely perform live, however, there was an exception in 2008 when the track was performed at The Big Chill music festival.
Unique Sampling
The 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.
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.
Reception among Fans
Among 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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