Too Many Rappers
Beastie Boys, Nas
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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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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.
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Album ReleaseThe song was officially released on the Beastie Boys eighth studio album, "Hot Sauce Committee Part Two" in 2011.
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Unreleased VideoInitially, 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.
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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.
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Last Major ReleaseThe 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.
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Song DisparityThe 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.
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Special VersionThe 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.
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Praise for CollaborationMany critics praised the collaboration between the Beastie Boys and Nas, noting that their different styles complemented each other effectively.
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Album ThemeThe album continues the Beastie Boys' tradition of fusing various musical genres, integrating elements of funk and soul with their distinctive hip-hop sound.
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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.
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Top Billboard Position"Hot Sauce Committee Part Two", the album featuring "Too Many Rappers", peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Unique Video ThemesThe "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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