Too Many Rappers

Beastie Boys, Nas

About Too Many Rappers

"Too Many Rappers" is a song by American hip hop group the Beastie Boys, released as the second single from their eighth studio album Hot Sauce Committee Part Two. It features fellow American rapper Nas. The song was nominated for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 52nd Grammy Awards. The song was released digitally to iTunes and Amazon, as well as on 12" vinyl, on July 21, 2009, about two years prior to the release of the album. The version featured on Hot Sauce Committee Part Two is an alternate version, known as the "New Reactionaries" version.  


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2009
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Mic check, mic check

One (one), two (two), three (three)
Too many rappers, and there's still not enough MCs
It goes three (three), two (two), one (one)
MCA, Adrock, Mike D, that's how we get it done
Like ladies and gents, attention
Nas in the house with Beastie Boys
We can turn it out
Perpetrators, we can point 'em out
So if you got somethin' on your mind, let it out

Yo, I been in the game since before you was born
I might still be MCing even after you're gone
Strange thought, I know, but my skills still grow
The 80s, the 90s, 2000s, and so
On and on until the crack of dawn
Until the year 3000 and beyond
Stay up all night, and I MC and never die
Cause death is the cousin of sleep

Because I'm back with a bang, boogie, oogie-oogie
Strawberry Letter 23 like Shuggie
Oh my God, just look at me
Grandpa been rappin' since '83
I'm supersonic like J.J. Fad
Got crazy-ass shit pullin' out the bag
Don't forget the tartar sauce, yo, cause it's sad
All these crab rappers, they're rappin' like crabs

I have carte blanche, the vagabond
Nas is the narcissist, my pockets are rotund
I'm no killa, but compared to you, I'm more real'a
You ain't a shot, a mobster, or a drug dealer
A slug peeler, you're not
Mafioso, no
You ain't got the cut-throat in ya, beginner
I ain't tryin' to hear your racket
You work with police, dog, you snitch, you rat
You wear that jacket

How many rappers must get dissed
Gimme eight bars, and watch me bless this
I start to reminisce, ooh, when I miss
The real hip hop with which I persist
Like rum in mojitos
Bullets and banditos
Matzoh balls in soup
Jackets and troop
Yes, y'all, this is one for the history books
Nasty Nas, what's the word?
Count it off on the hook

One (one), two (two), three (three)
Too many rappers, and there's still not enough MCs
It goes three (three), two (two), one (one)
MCA, Adrock, Mike D, that's how we get it done
Like ladies and gents, attention
Nas in the house with Beastie Boys
We can turn it out
Perpetrators, we can point 'em out
So if you got somethin' on your mind, let it out

Cause this the type of lyric goes inside your brain
To blow you bullshit rappers straight out the frame
My lyrics spin 'round like a hurricane twister
So get your hologram on off-a Wolf Blitzer
Too many rappers to shake a stick at
I oughta charge a tax for every weak rap I had to listen to
Cause we be makin' stacks like Stax Records
My squad, we gotta pact -- we're never coming wack

To all you crab rappers and hackers
And circuit benders tweaked on Splenda
I take the cake, I stole the mold
The golden microphone, well, that's mine to hold
And why all these biters all up in my crotchspace?
Sniffin', buffin', huffin'
And mean muggin' with a Blimpie Bluffin
Back up off me, suckas, you ain't sayin' nothin'

I'm broader than Broadway, I was the project hallway
Dual tape recorder, lacin' oratorials all day
I'm just getting started on this beat, this is foreplay
And when this song's finished, y'all can sing along with this
By the way, I have a strong fetish for Christian Louboutin steppers
I hear Russian blonde's the wettest
But anyway, I better pay homage to my fellas
And that's what's on my mind and the rhyme, who's next up?

Mike D, the man of mystery
History in the makin', and now we're takin'
Titles, awards, and accolades
Scarin' the competition as I sharpen my blades
We come together like peanut butter and sandwiches
Like pen and paper, like Picasso and canvases
Rockin' stadiums and shitty bars
Go back in time, send a fax from my car

One (one), two (two), three (three)
Too many rappers, and there's still not enough MCs
It goes three (three), two (two), one (one)
MCA, Adrock, Mike D, that's how we get it done
Like ladies and gents, attention
Nas in the house with Beastie Boys
We can turn it out
Perpetrators, we can point 'em out
So if you got somethin' on your mind, let it out

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Beastie Boys

Beastie Boys is an American hip hop band from New York City, formed in 1981. For the majority of its career, the group has consisted of three MCs and musicians Michael "Mike D" Diamond (vocals, drums), Adam "MCA" Yauch (vocals, bass) and Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz (vocals, guitar). more »

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Written by: ADAM HOROVITZ, ADAM NATHANIEL YAUCH, MICHAEL LOUIS DIAMOND, NASIR JONES

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Collaboration
"Too Many Rappers" is an exceptional song by the Beastie Boys, that features famous rapper Nas. This collaboration marked a unique meeting of East Coast rap legends.
Album Release
The song was officially released on the Beastie Boys eighth studio album, "Hot Sauce Committee Part Two" in 2011.
Unreleased Video
Initially, a music video was filmed for "Too Many Rappers", directed by Roman Coppola but was not published officially. The video ultimately leaked to the internet years later.
Grammy Nomination
"Too Many Rappers" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 2011 but did not win.
Last Major Release
The album "Hot Sauce Committee Part Two" is the last full-length album by Beastie Boys, as Adam Yauch (MCA) tragically passed away from cancer the following year.
Song Disparity
The version of "Too Many Rappers" that appears on "Hot Sauce Committee Part Two" is different from the one initially released as a digital download in July 2009.
Special Version
The original version of "Too Many Rappers" contained a different beat and slightly altered lyrics. This version is considered relatively rare and isn't widely available.
Praise for Collaboration
Many critics praised the collaboration between the Beastie Boys and Nas, noting that their different styles complemented each other effectively.
Album Theme
The album continues the Beastie Boys' tradition of fusing various musical genres, integrating elements of funk and soul with their distinctive hip-hop sound.
Unique Lyrics
"Too Many Rappers" stands out for its clever lyrics, a hallmark of Beastie Boys' songs, giving a humorous perspective on the saturation of rappers in the music industry.
Top Billboard Position
"Hot Sauce Committee Part Two", the album featuring "Too Many Rappers", peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Unique Video Themes
The "unreleased" music video for "Too Many Rappers" features the Beastie Boys and Nas hanging out in a grocery store, which is quite different from typical rap video scenarios, showcasing the group's non-traditional approach.

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