Head Banger

EPMD

About Head Banger

"Head Banger", also "Headbanger", is the second single released from EPMD's fourth album, Business Never Personal. The song, which was produced by member Erick Sermon, featured verses from K-Solo and Redman, both members of EPMD's rap collective, the Hit Squad. The single became a minor hit on both the R&B and rap charts. peaking at 75 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and 11 on the Hot Rap Singles. The song used three samples, Parliament's "One Of Those Funky Thangs", Joe Tex's "Papa Was Too" and Brand Nubian's "Slow Down", and was later sampled itself by the Ruff Ryders on "Ryde or Die", which served as the opening song on their debut album, Ryde or Die Vol. 1. This was EPMD's final release before disbanding, eventually returning five years later in 1997. 


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[Redman] Negroes!!!!!!!! 
(repeat 6X) [Hit Squad] The head banger WHAT? 
[Hit Squad] The head banger 
Parrish Smith gettin wreck 
[Hit Squad] The head banger 
Verse One: Parrish Smith 
Ka rank the boombox as my sound knock from blocks 
as I chill and bust grills you take snapshots 
of the maniac dressed in black carry round a strap 
Kid you play me too close (slow down and catch a cap, POW!!) 
Cause I don't play games, an outlaw like Jesse James 
To hell with the bitches and the so-called fame (uh-huh) 
Strictly biz to hard (kid yeah) as I climb charts 
Bustin ass daily as I compose like Mozart 
Just stand, say you're mad damn, why him? 
Z-oh-one Tonka, five-sixty Benz 
I'm sick and mad deep no shorts and no sleep 
I'm bugged like a tapped phone, hard like concrete 
So get a GRIP and don't SLIP or catch a CLIP 
from the infrared aimed at your head as I blast my TARGET 
The Bozack, I rip up flows that 
make an MC stop and chill and say HE'S ALL THAT 
Hardcore no R&B singer 
Roll with the Hit Squad... down with the head banger 
(repeat 4X) [Hit Squad] The head banger, WHAT? 
"Yeahhh, head crack, head crack" -- Grand Puba, Slow Down 
(repeat 3X) [Hit Squad] The head banger, WHAT? 
Erick Sermon break it down 
[Hit Squad] The head banger 
"Yeahhh, head crack, head crack" 
Verse Two: Erick Sermon 
SURPRISE, you wonder where I've been, I've been workin 
But sounds makin danger, and black birds chirpin 
A real Damian, Omen possessed by the devil 
You dig the rhythm, and I'll play the RUNNIN REBEL 
Changed my style, so I can freak the funk 
Yo pass the Philly, HIT SQUAD spark the blunt 
I got the power, to ramshack a stadium 
WUBBA WUBBA, even Judy Brown the Palladium 
Yo, I'm from the Boondocks so I knows the flavor (yeah, yeah) 
Sometimes I curse but now, I show behavior 
EPMD, YO, is in this to win this 
A brand new LP SO MIND YOUR BUSINESS 
No jokin, I'm gettin paid fully 
You want to buy the cassette, stop by Sam Goody 
YO WHERE'S MY HOODIE? I want to be hard and cause some ruckus 
Talk with the be	-boy slang and blast some suckers 
Walk like an Egyptian, rough crackin my steel 
Plus I'm goin to court, make my own appeal 
As taught as a kid or told, NEVER TALK TO A STRANGER 
Cause I could be a head banger 
(repeat 4X) [Hit Squad] The head banger, WHAT? 
"Yeahhh, head crack, head crack" -- Grand Puba, Slow Down 
(repeat 3X) [Hit Squad] The head banger, WHAT? 
K-Solo!!! 
[Hit Squad] The head banger 
"Yeahhh, head crack, head crack" 
Verse Three: K-Solo 
I'm the original rap criminal (yeahhhhh) 
My shots, spell spray (hoo-ahhhh) duck leaves my trigger finger 
DIGITAL 
My gun'll make, many men, things you did when I get mad 
and pissed cause I can make him my TARGET 
Braggin em taggin em draggin em mad hollow-point rhymes in my mic 
Choose Smith or assault over Magnum (huh) 
So back up off me, here's a clip 
For uzis and guns, and then you faggots gonna OFF ME 
I'm sure you know the deal that my nine can box 
I knock punks out quick like Evander Holyfield 
More rhymes than music's, my solution 
Subscribers of my style here's a contribution 
Let's say you want a shovel layer parkin MC's like cars 
and drivin MC's away 
Tanks gon be full, to rappers want to tempt me 
I break the steering shift and leave em EMPTY 
Cause they can't go, so I'ma call a hoe tow truck 
To come tow truck your weak SIDE SHOW 
Back on the scene is the incredible one man team 
When I get mad I turn GREEN 
The Fugitive's gone peace, I'm outta here later 
And here's a finger, to all you non movin spectators 
(repeat 4X) [Hit Squad] The head banger, WHAT? 
"Yeahhh, head crack, head crack" -- Grand Puba, Slow Down 
(repeat 3X) [Hit Squad] The head banger, WHAT? 
Redman get down! 
[Hit Squad] The head banger 
"Yeahhh, head crack, head crack" 
Verse Four: Redman 
SURPRISE NIGGAZ! The original P-Funk funks you up 
I take a hit from a spliff then I get biz with the NEW CUT 
Because I can Jam like Teddy if you let me 
A Goodfella but still rugged like Joe PESCI 
My style is mad funka-to-the-delic with the irrelevant 
shit that I kick backflips any four bitch (yeah) 
Deduct and I dip then I SWITCH 
to an incredible nigga with a *nickle* nine on the hip 
I always got played by a honeyDIP 
But now I'm on the money TIP so now I call the honeydip honey BITCH 
And swing hardcore because that's where I come from (yeah) 
I Rock ya like Chubb, and burn scrubs like a dumb-dumb 
Remember Redman, last album I was Hardcore 
Now I'm back to tear the frame out your assCRACK 
Cause I get wreck, with the tec, with the blunt or moet 
And what you see is what you get and what you're gettin is your 
ASS KICKED, nigga, hit you with the funkdafied figure 
Like A plus funk, funk times stuffed in your back trunk PUNK 
Yes the Redman that's what they call me 
Wicked with the style you think I have cerebral palsy 
Like AAIEEAHAAA, cause I freak the styles crazy 
Lullaby your stupid ass, ROCKABYE BABY 
The Funkadelic Devil hit your ass with a level from the new school 
and still holdin my jewels! 
(repeat 4X) [Hit Squad] The head banger, WHAT? 
"Yeahhh, head crack, head crack" -- Grand Puba, Slow Down 
(repeat 4X) [Hit Squad] The head banger, WHAT? 
[Hit Squad] The head banger 
"Yeahhh, head crack, head crack" 
(repeat 4X) [Hit Squad] The head banger, WHAT? 
"Yeahhh, head crack, head crack" -- Grand Puba, Slow Down 
(repeat 4X) [Hit Squad] The head banger, WHAT? 
[Hit Squad] The head banger 
"Yeahhh, head crack, head crack" 
(repeat 4X) [Hit Squad] The head banger 
"Yeahhh, head crack, head crack" -- Grand Puba, Slow Down 
(repeat 4X) [Hit Squad] The head banger 
[Hit Squad] The head banger 
"Yeahhh, head crack, head crack"

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EPMD

EPMD is an American hip hop group from Brentwood, New York. The group's name is a concatenation of the members' name "E" and "PMD" or an acronym for "Erick and Parish Making Dollars", referencing its members, emcees Erick Sermon ("E" aka E Double) and Parish Smith ("PMD" aka Parish Mic Doc). The group has been active for 26 years (minus two breakups in 1993 and 1999), and is one of the most prominent acts in east coast hip hop. Diamond J, DJ K La Boss, and DJ Scratch were DJs for the group. more »

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Written by: Erick S Sermon, Parrish Joseff Smith, Ronald Banks, George Clinton, Edward Anthony Green

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12 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Head Banger" is a song by EPMD, a hip-hop duo formed in 1987. The group comprises Erick Sermon ("E Double") and Parrish Smith ("PMD").
Album Information
"Head Banger" was included in the group's fourth album "Business Never Personal" released in 1992.
Collaboration
The song features guest verses from K-Solo and Redman, marking it as an outstanding collaborative effort.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Head Banger" managed to reach number 11 on the Hot Rap Singles chart and number 75 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Film Feature
"Head Banger" was featured in the 2002 film ‘8 Mile’, starring Eminem.
Producers
The song was produced by the members of EPMD themselves, showcasing their dual talents not only as rap artists but also as music producers.
Style
"Head Banger" exemplifies EPMD’s signature "hardcore" rap style, characterized by heavy drum beats and aggressive lyrics.
Breakup
Despite the success of "Head Banger" and the accompanying album, EPMD disbanded due to personal issues just months after "Business Never Personal" was released. However, they later reformed in 1997.
Music Video
The music video for "Head Banger" is notable for its black and white aesthetic and features appearances by all three contributors to the song.
Lyrics Theme
The song's lyrics are renowned for their complex wordplay and confrontational undertones, which is typical of the East Coast rap scene of the early '90s.
Influence
"Head Banger" is widely regarded as one of EPMD's best songs and a classic in the genre of hip-hop.
Remixes
"Head Banger" has been remixed by numerous DJ's and artists over the years, paying homage to its enduring influence.

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