Breakdown

Fu-Schnickens

About Breakdown

"Breakdown" is a song performed by American hip hop group Fu-Schnickens. It is the opening track on their second studio album Nervous Breakdown and was issued as the album's second single. The song samples "Dance Floor" by Zapp and "Theme from the Black Hole" by Parliament. It was the group's last song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #67 in 1994.


Year:
1994
4:10
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Breakdown!

[Chorus]
The flow will break you down
Bet the flow will break you down

I gets so busy on the mic with my rythmic flows
That's bound to leave you bangin' when it gets exposed
'cause the way I could display my style is wicked
So run up to your counters, and go and get your tickets
I know you got dreams of roasting me hot
But I got flavor like that candy in your grocery shop
The dramatical, craft-matical, soul fanatic
And nadic, with the crazy flow that's automatic
Flowin' like them bolts from the sky like Zeus
An old schooler, who drops mathematics like a ruler
or protractor, you don't have no nactor
Hang with me, come with the steez and see I'm no actor
That shit is real homes, psyches, so bring your own dice
so we call roll, gonna lose, I'm takin' all your dough
Punch you in your eye and come raid your town
With the sound full of spunk as we break it down
'cause it's...

[Chorus]

ah, ah, ah, ah-choo!
What to do? timbuck-one, timbuck-two
I can't see a t'ing like Mr. Magoo
The sniveling, huh-huh-ha
see-see-see-coughing, hah-choo!
Stuffy, naughty, nappy
Check-a the box, dreadlox fox
So na, hic-up, na, hic-up
What's up? tic-tic-tock, oops!
Shiver me timber now boots
Oh my gosh, oh my goose
Shucks, yo now I huh, huh, hah, got the hic-ups
And I rips up many tracks
Jumpin' Johosafat
Don't make a sound, I see you rabbit
Tracks, like thunder and lightening
Watch the frightening, can't you tell?
I'm loco, ooh, they don't know very well, so
I lumps 'em, bruise 'em, with black eyes and stitches
They're mad, can we run
>From rags unto riches
Now my scruples, I lose 'em
Damage, I bruise 'em
I'm two-faced kid, so call me the ?? from ??
I got secrets, Bo, I don't know
Like loco, I'm ???
I'm changing, visions blurry
So call me, um, Quasemoto
And yo, I'll switch up
hic-up!
switch up
hic-up!
switch up
hic-up!
switch-up
hah
With or without the hic-ups, these emcess quickly pick up
Then I freak my Fu-schnick styles to the microphone
Yo, rip it
And I freaks it
hic-up!
freaks it
hic-up!
When I freaks it with my drunken technique
I'm makin' pimps squeak
But now it's whacker than the ???
Way up shits creek
So don't sleep, when it's time to creep
We roll my jeep
And if the shit gets kind of thick, here comes the five sticks freak
To break you down

[Chorus]

The funk makes me tipsy, got the whisky
Yo, can this be the funkdafied horror
tomorrow I'll flip tip
See, er, the blur in my eyes rectifies
The funk freak me, so peep me, as I speak the grammer
I rocks my bandanna, shave my head clean
And on my screens than Vanna White
How should I roll when I write?
Then light the spliff, now it's time to recite
a verse, a hurse you be leavin' in
believe me when I say what I feel, and it's real, not like TV
And science fiction, my addiction is the funk
With more fumes than a skunk, 'cause I'm bound to jump
So check the sound

[Chorus]

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Fu-Schnickens

Fu-Schnickens was an American hip-hop trio. Similar to Das EFX for their cartoonish lyrics and near-constant allusions to pop culture staples, they were the first Hip Hop artists to rap in backwards fashion. The Fu-Schnickens' popularity was brief but significant in hip hop history. Their best known track is 1993's "What's Up Doc? (Can We Rock)," featuring basketball star Shaquille O'Neal. more »

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Written by: RODERICK LEMONT KIRKPATRICK, RODERICK ROACHFORD, LENNOX MATURINE, LARRY TROUTMAN, ROGER TROUTMAN, GARRY MARSHALL SHIDER, DAVID L. SPRADLEY, GEORGE JR. CLINTON

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8 facts about this song

Release Data
"Breakdown" is a song by Fu-Schnickens from their third and final studio album, "Nervous Breakdown." The album was released on October 17, 1994.
Origin of Band Name
Fu-Schnickens is an American hip-hop trio known for their profound lyrics and rapid-fire style. The quirky name “Fu-Schnickens” was taken from a made-up nonsensical word the band used during their freestyle raps.
Members
The trio consisted of Moc Fu (J. Jones), Poc Fu (L. Maturine), and Chick Fu (R. Roach). All of them were known for their lyrical dexterity and style.
Track Style
Like most of Fu-Schnickens' work, "Breakdown" features a fast-paced, rhythmic, and energetic rap style that differentiated them from many other hip-hop groups of the time.
Album Performance
"Nervous Breakdown" reached #39 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. However, the specific chart performance of the song "Breakdown" is unclear.
Co-producer
The track was co-produced by Lyvio G., who played an integral role in crafting Fu-Schnickens' fun and dense sound.
Pop Culture Reference
"Breakdown" is just one of many songs by Fu-Schnickens that contains numerous cultural references. The band was known for their use of pop culture references, especially from the world of basketball and cartoons.
Legacy
Despite breaking up after the release of "Nervous Breakdown," Fu-Schnickens left a lasting impact on the world of hip-hop. Their dynamic style and skills showcased on tracks like "Breakdown" continue to earn them respect and praise among hip-hop enthusiasts.

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