Watch Out Now

DJ Jazzy Jeff, The Beatnuts

About Watch Out Now

"Watch Out Now" is the first single from A Musical Massacre, a 1999 album by East Coast hip hop group The Beatnuts. It was released by Relativity Records in 1999 in both 12 inch and CD format. The song is produced by The Beatnuts and features materialistic raps by Juju and Psycho Les, as well as a chorus performed by Yellaklaw. The track's fast-paced Latin beat samples "Hi-Jack" by Enoch Light. "Watch Out Now" is the most commercially successful Beatnuts single; it reached #84 on the Billboard Hot 100 making it the second Beatnuts single to appear on the pop chart. It additionally appeared on the Rhythmic Top 40 chart and Canadian Singles Chart. Its popularity landed it on two Beatnuts hits compilations: Beatnuts Forever and Classic Nuts, Vol. 1. It can additionally be found on hip hop compilations including 1999's The Source Presents: Hip Hop Hits, Vol. 3, 2000's Louder Than Ever, Vol. 1 and 2004's Hip Hop Forever, Vol. 2. A "Watch Out Now" remix produced by Trouble Men was released as a single in France, but did not receive music video treatment as the original version did. Diane Martel directed the "Watch Out Now" music video. 


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2004
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featuring Yellaklaw 

"Watch out now!" 

Yea, yea.. uh-uh! 
Mm-mmm! 
Get money, get money! 
(Get, get money, get money) 
(Get, get money, get money) Uh-uh! 
(Get) GET MONEY, GET MONEY (get that money) 
(Get) GET MONEY, GET MONEY 
Yeah, GET MONEY, GET MONEY .. "Listen to the first verse" 

"Watch out now!" 

[Psycho Les] 
Aiyyo my song's on, I gotta get my grub on some to-to 
(I love dough-oh) Order three buckets of Mo'-Mo' 
We gettin more dough, off the books (you gettin gelly) 
Pullin more hoes off the looks (you gettin gelly) 
You wan' hate me? Cause your wifey, wants a autograph? 
From the look in her eyes, I can see she wants more than that 
When I see fat asses I make fat passes like quarterback 
Beatnuts is ALLA THAT, your shit, ALL THE WACK 
Open can-dela, if you foolin wit mah cheddah 
Hardrock, ever since, junior high suela 
Fly fella, takin my beats, to make your crowd get up 
I'm fed up, niggaz want to bring it -- WHATEVER! 
I'ma storm your pa-rade (pa-rade) blow your legs off 
with a gre-nade, now you flappin, like a mermaid 
Yappin off, bitch you cough at the lips 
while I'm at the bar, baggin, the bartender tips 
Then I bag this chick, with a, "Hi," and the eye 
She did the butterfly, rubbin her ass, against my buttonfly 
I could ALREADY imagine my shit stuck inside 
Everytime I strike, haters be like, "Dat fucking guy!" 

Chorus: Beatnuts + Yellaklaw 

How's that yo? It's hard for you to swallow 
It don't take much for us to let the metal holla 
Lead's bustin out of a old black Impala 
Thug nigga only f*ck wit, muchacha malla 
Big Ju, dime lo conllo, how we do?, how we do? (How we do) 
(How the girl don't only love me, they love you!) 
Whatchu gonna do? (What, what, what?) 
Nigga whatchu gonna do? (What, yo) 

[JuJu] 
Here's to my pollyin niggaz who campaign 
To the killers who be lovin the chicas and champagne 
Thugs who get wild in the club and snatch chains 
Players who be pimpin the hoes with no brains 
Front watch a nigga get shot from close range 
The most range, crazy motherfucker won't change 
Beatnuts, forever diehard, you want pain? 
Cause you walkin outta here breathin is insane 
Flip a beat fast, you leave the club with a heat rash 
You got a weak stash, came in the club with a free pass 
I ain't even know they made a Roley for your cheap ass 
Makin me laugh, you was in jail wearin kneepads 
Now the beef has, gotten over your head 
It's over you dead, Ranger Rover, both of your legs 
til both of us said, platinum gettin took this year 
Cause for real, there ain't nothin but crooks in here, nigga 

Chorus -> Beatnuts last line "Whatcha gon' do when Beatnuts come through baby!" 

[Beatnuts] 
(Get money, get money) Psycho Les 
(Get money, get money) Big Ju 
(Get money, get money) Beatnuts 
(Get money, get money) 
(Get money, get money) 
(Get money, get money) Throw your hands up, throw your hands up 
(Get money, get money) Throw your hands up, throw your hands up..

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The Beatnuts

The Beatnuts are a New York-based hip hop group and production duo from Queens, New York City. Its current members are JuJu and Psycho Les. JuJu (born Jerry Tineo on December 4, 1968) is Dominican American from Corona and Psycho Les (born Lester Fernandez on April 10, 1972) is a Colombian American from Jackson Heights. The Beatnuts are the only Latino members of the Native Tongues collective. Although only peripheral members, they are routinely acknowledged by Q-Tip. The Beatnuts were originally a trio before Kool Fashion, now known as Al' Tariq, left the group to start a solo career. The Mighty V.I.C. (Groove Merchantz, Ghetto Pros) was also a member of The Beatnuts' production team for a while. more »

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Written by: JERRY R. TINEO, LESTER FERNANDEZ, MIRO JOSE FERNANDO ARBEX

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Watch Out Now" by The Beatnuts is categorized as East Coast hip hop, a subgenre of hip hop music that originated in the New York City area during the 1970s.
Sample Information
The primary sample used in this song is gleaned from "Hi-Jack" by the jazz musician Herbie Mann. The sample's use helped introduce a generation of hip-hop fans to the beauty of jazz music.
Commercial Success
Released in 1999, "Watch Out Now" became one of The Beatnuts' biggest hits. It reached No. 15 on the Billboard Rap Singles Chart and No. 65 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart.
Album Information
The song appeared on the duo's album, "Musical Massacre", which is considered one of their most popular albums.
Lyrical Style
The song's lyrics are representative of The Beatnuts' style, featuring witty wordplay combined with aggressive delivery.
Group Consistency
The Beatnuts have been widely praised for their consistency in releasing high-quality hip hop music. "Watch Out Now" is often highlighted as one of the exemplifying demonstrations of their musical prowess.
Song Controversy
The song gained some controversy when the pop singer Jennifer Lopez sampled the song in her 2005 hit "Jenny from the Block." The Beatnuts claimed they were never contacted for clearance of the sample.
Video Appearance
In the music video for "Watch Out Now," members of The Beatnuts, Juju and Psycho Les, can be seen partying and performing the song in various urban settings.
Recognition
Despite not reaching the top of the music charts, numerous hip hop diehards have recognized "Watch Out Now" as one of the finest examples of East Coast hip hop.
Legacy
Even two decades after its release, "Watch Out Now" continues to be recognized as an important contribution to hip hop, showcasing The Beatnuts’ unique ability to blend quality beats and rhymes.

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