The Illest

RiFF RAFF, Far East Movement

About The Illest

"The Illest" is a song by American hip hop group Far East Movement. The song was co-written and produced by Norwegian music producer and songwriter Axident and Wallpaper. frontman Ricky Reed, and features a guest appearance from American rapper Riff Raff. It was released digitally as a single on July 2, 2013 and has since peaked at number 18 on the US Billboard Hot Rap Songs. "The Illest" was featured as a bonus track and a single from the 2013 Special Edition release of their fourth studio album Dirty Bass (becoming the album's fifth single overall).  


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We be the illest
We be the illest in here
I know you feel us
We be the illest in here
Illest in here
We so motherfuckin' ill
We so motherfuckin' ill
Ill, motherfucker, ill
We so motherfuckin' ill

Illin' out from LA, I be illin' out all the way
Got an email from my K-Town chick that wanna hook up and blaze
I've got OG cannabis, girl, one puff will put you in your grave
Got three pills and four jimmy hats 'cause we don't Kid n Play
Hop out, yo, guess who's gettin' drunk?
No motherfuckers can out drink us
If you're tipping that heat, don't get drowned
So cold, polar bears on my nuts
Y'all know just who we be
I hold it down for the East
'Cause I keeps it pimpin', Peter Griffin
Yellow tinted on zebras

Dripping on your couches
Dripping on your couches
Sippin' Tanqueray with orange, mane, we on that Tropicana
I'm dripping on your couches from the Hills to public housing
If you're feelin' ill, then damn, you ill
Be the illest on the thousand

We be the illest
We be the illest in here
I know you feel us
We be the illest in here
Illest in here
Illest
We be the illest in here
I know you feel us
We be the illest in here
Illest in here
We so motherfuckin' ill

Nice chain, what a nice night
My ice bright, I play the wall like a night light
Tangerine, tambourine from the West Wing
The best thing about my room, Versace bed springs
I'm in the building, more gold than Rumpelstiltskin
Aw shit, look who it is, the white Russell Simmons
Jody Highroller, Far East Movement
We so ill, I think I need some codeine fluid

Dripping on your couches
Dripping on your couches
Sippin' Tanqueray with orange, mane, we on that Tropicana
I'm dripping on your couches from the Hills to public housing
If you're feelin' ill, then damn, you ill
Be the illest on the thousand

We be the illest
We be the illest in here
I know you feel us
We be the illest in here
Illest in here
Illest
We be the illest in here
I know you feel us
We be the illest in here
Illest in here
We so motherfuckin' ill
We so motherfuckin' ill
Ill, motherfucker, ill
We so motherfuckin' ill

I is for the way these bitches love how I bang
And double L is for the way I blow the smoke in your face
We roll on Es and we be easy rollin' that bank
And ST is for the illest shit we rep every day

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Far East Movement

Far East Movement (stylised Far★East Movement or abbreviated FM) is an Asian-American hip hop quartet based in Los Angeles. The group formed in 2003 and consists of Kev Nish (Kevin Nishimura), Prohgress (James Roh), J-Splif (Jae Choung), and DJ Virman (Virman Coquia). Far East Movement's first claim to fame was their song "Round Round" featured in the Hollywood movie, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, and its subsequent soundtrack, video game and DVD. more »

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Written by: ANDREAS SCHULLER, ERIC FREDERIC, HORST SIMCO, JAE CHOUNG, JAMES ROH, KEVIN NISHIMURA

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., MISSING LINK MUSIC

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12 facts about this song

Album Information
"The Illest" is a song by American Hip-hop quartet Far East Movement.
Album Release
The track was released as part of their fifth studio album "KTown Riot" which came out in October 2014.
Collaborations
The original version of the song features the rapper Riff Raff, but the more mainstream version of “The Illest” actually features not one, but three other artists - Schoolboy Q, Riff Raff, and B.o.B.
Music Style
The song carries a blend of hip hop and pop elements, traditionally seen in Far East Movement's music.
Music Label
It was released under the music label 'Cherrytree Records,' which also has popular artists like Ellie Goulding and LMFAO under its umbrella.
Chart Performance
Though not topping the Billboard charts, the song fared well among its fans. It peaked at number 18 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard) chart.
Song Duration
"The Illest" has a duration of 3 minutes and 40 seconds.
Music Video Information
The song's music video was released on YouTube on March 12, 2014. The video featured cameo appearances by numerous celebrities, including Snoop Dogg, Lil Debbie, and Waka Flocka Flame.
Lyrical Content
The song's lyrics emphasize self-confidence and boasting about their achievements, which aligns with the ‘illest’ vernaculars that signify 'best' or 'extremely good'.
Song Recognition
Despite not being a chart topper, the song is one of Far East Movement's well-known tracks and often considered a fan favorite.
Instrumental
The underlying instrumental of "The Illest" samples a track called "Major Spillage" which is by Travis Scott.
Chart Appearance
"The Illest" appeared on the chart of US Rap Songs (Billboard) at position 44.

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