Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)
Gerard Presencer, Us3
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Ladies and Gentlemen, as you know we have something special down here at Birdland this evening A recording for Blue Note Records What's that? Yeah...yeah...yeah Funky, funky How 'bout a big hand now Wait, wait a minute [Verse 1] Groovy groovy jazzy funky pounce bounce dance as we Dip in the melodic sea, the rhythm keeps flowin, and drips to MC Sweet sugar pop sugar pop rocks it pop Ya dont stop 'til the sweet beat drops I show and prove as I stick and move Vivid poems recited on top of the groove Smooth, my, floating like a butterfly Notes set afloat, sung like a lullaby Brace yourself as the beat hits ya Dip trip, flip fantasia (Yeah...yeah...yeah...What's that?) Itty bitty bop (Yeah) Itty bitty bop (Funky, funky) [Verse 2] Feel the beat drop, jazz and hip hop Drippin in your dome, makes you zone and bop Funk and fusion, a fly illusion Keeps ya coastin' on the rhythm you're cruisin' Up down, round and round, rhymes profound But nevertheless ya gots to get down Fantasy freak thru the beat so unique Ya move your feet, the sweat from the heat Back to the fact I'm the mack and I know that The way I kick the rhymes, some would call me a poet Poems steady flowin', growin', showin' sights and sound Caught in the groove in Fantasia I'm found Trip the tour upon the rhymes they soar To an infinite height to the realm of the hardcore Here we go off I take ya Dip trip, flip fantasia (Yeah...yeah...yeah...What's that?) Itty bitty bop (Yeah) Itty bitty bop (Funky, funky) (Yeah...yeah...yeah...What's that?) (Yeah...yeah...yeah...Funky, funky) [Verse 3] Jump to the jam, boogie woogie jam slam Bust the dialect, I'm the man in command Come flow with the sounds of the mighty mic master Rhyming on the mic, I'm bringing suckas their disaster Beaucoup ducs but I still rock Nike With the razzle dazzle, star I might be Scribble drabble scrabble on the microphone I babble As I flip the funky words, into a puzzle Yes yes yes, on and on as I flex Get with the flow, words manifest Feel the vibe from here to Asia Dip trip, flip fantasia Out
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Written by: Herbie Hancock, Jerry Wilkenson, Mal Simpson, Rahsaan Kelly
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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14 facts about this song
Origins"Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)" is not by Herbie Hancock directly but is heavily sampled from his 1964 song, "Cantaloupe Island." The song is actually created by the British jazz-rap group Us3.
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Year of Release"Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)" was released in 1993 as a single from Us3's debut album "Hand on the Torch."
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Commercial SuccessThe track was a global hit, topping the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play in 1993, reaching no. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1994, and attained the top spot on the Hot Rap Singles chart.
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Genre FusionIt is known for its fusion of jazz and hip-hop elements. This unique blend helped popularize jazz-rap style in the '90s.
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Movie Features"Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)" has appeared in several movies, such as "Super Mario Bros," "Relish," "Dead Presidents," and "Space Jam."
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Music VideoThe music video of the song contains snippets of old black and white cartoons, mixed with images of the band playing, dancing, and rapping.
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Billboard Chart HistoryBefore "Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)" only two jazz influenced songs had ever reached Billboard’s top ten, making it a significant contributor in introducing jazz to a new generation of listeners.
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Sample ApprovalBefore releasing, Us3 sought and gained approval from Herbie Hancock to sample "Cantaloupe Island." This openness to sampling helped set a precedent in the music industry.
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LyricsThe lyrics are performed by rapper Rahsaan Kelly, not Herbie Hancock. They reference many jazz legends, highlighting the deep influence of jazz on hip-hop.
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Crossover SuccessBecause of its crossover appeal, this song was even included in the Pure Moods compilation series, usually associated with New Age music, demonstrating that it reached a very broad audience across different genres.
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Song TitleThe title of the song is a play on the song it sampled, "Cantaloupe Island". "Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)" refers both to the song itself and the improvisational and interpretive nature of jazz music.
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Grammy NominationThe track was nominated for a Grammy for "Best Rap Solo Performance" in 1995 but did not win.
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ContributionsThe song features instrumental contributions from Mel Simpson on keyboards and Geoff Wilkinson on programming and scratches.
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Legacy"Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)" has remained Us3's signature song throughout the years and continues to be popular on streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.
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