Fu-Gee-La

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About Fu-Gee-La

"Fu-Gee-La" is a song by the Fugees. It was released on December 13, 1995, as the lead single from their second album, The Score. The song, which was produced by Salaam Remi, contains a sample of "If Loving You Is Wrong, I Don't Want To Be Right" by Ramsey Lewis, and its chorus is based on "Ooo La La La" by Teena Marie. Immediately following this is an interpolation of "Shakiyla (JRH)" by Poor Righteous Teachers. Several remixes of the song, including the "Refugee Camp Remix" and the "Sly & Robbie Remix", which features a young Akon, also appear on The Score. It is the highest-selling single from the Fugees, and has been certified gold by the RIAA. 


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1996
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We used to be number 10
Now we're permanent one,
In the battle lost my finger, Mic became my arm
Pistol nozzle hits your nasal, blood becomes lukewarm
Tell the woman be easy Naah squeeze the Charmin
Test Wyclef, see death flesh get scorned.
Beat you so bad make you feel like you ain't wanna be born
And tell your friends stay the hell out of my lawn.
Chicken George became Dead George stealin' chickens from my farm.
Damn, Another dead pigeon
If your mafiosos then I'm bringin' on Haitian Sicilians
Nobody's shootin', my body's made of hand grenade
Girl bled to death while she was tongue-kissing a razor blade.
That sounds sick maybe one eday I'll write a horror
Blackula comes to the ghetto, jacks an ACURA
Stevie Wonder sees Crack Babies Be-Coming Enemies of their own families.
What's going on?
Armageddon come you know we soon done
Gun by my side just in case I gotta rump
A boy on the side of Babylon, trying to front like he's down with
Mount Zion.

Oooh La La La, 
It's the way that we rock when we're doing our thang
Oooh La La La, 
It's the natural LA that the Refugees Bring
Oooh La La La La La La Lalala La Laaah, 
Sweeeeet Thing

Yeah in saloons we drink Boone's and battle goons till high noon,
Bust rap toons on flat spoons, take no shorts like poon poon's.
See hoochies pop coochies, for Gucci's and Lucci
Find me in my Mitsubishi, eatin' sushi, bumpin' Fugees.
Hey Hey Hey
Try to take the crew and we don't play play
Say say say
Like Paul McCartney, not hardly,
ODD-ly enough
I can see right through your bluff
Niggas huff and they puff but they can't handle us, WE BUST
Cause we fortified, I could never hide, seen "Cooley High", 
Cried when Cochise died.
I'm twisted, black-listed by some other negroes,
Don't remove my Polos on the first episode.
Ha Ha Ha Ha, You shouldn't diss refugees, and
Ha Ha Ha Ha, You whole sound set's bootie , and
Ha Ha Ha Ha, You have to respect JERSEY, cause I'm superfly when
I'm super-high on the Fu-Gee-La.

Oooh La La La, 
It's the way that we rock when we're doing our thang
Oooh La La La, 
It's the natural LA that the Refugees Bring
Oooh La La La La La La Lalala La Laaah, 
Sweeeeet Thing

I sit 90 degrees underneath palm trees,
Smokin' beadies as I burn my calories,
Brooklyn roof tops become Brooklyn tee-pees,
Who that be, enemies, wanna see the death of me.
From Hawaii to Hawthorne, I run marathons, like
Buju Banton, I'm a true champion, like,
Farakkhan reads his Daily Qu'ran it's a phenomenon, 
lyrics fast like Ramadan.

What's goin' on
Armageddon come you know we soon done
Gun by my side just in case I gotta rump
A boy on the side of Babylon, trying to front like he's down with
Mount Zion.
What's goin' on
Armageddon come you know we soon done
Gun by my side just in case I gotta rump
A boy on the side of Babylon, trying to front like he's down with
Mount Zion.

Oooh La La La, 
It's the way that we rock when we're doing our thang
Oooh La La La, 
It's the natural LA that the Refugees Bring
Oooh La La La La La La Lalala La Laaah, Sweeeeet Thing
Oooh La La La, 
It's the way that we rock when we're doing our thang
Oooh La La La, 
It's the natural LA that the Refugees Bring
Oooh La La La La La La Lalala La Laaah, Sweeeeet Thing

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Fugees

Fugees (/ˈfuːdʒiːz/) (formerly Tranzlator Crew) were an American hip hop group who rose to fame in the mid-1990s. Their repertoire included elements of hip hop, soul and Caribbean music, particularly reggae. The members of the group were rapper/singer/producer Wyclef Jean, rapper/singer/producer Lauryn Hill and rapper Pras Michel. Deriving their name from the term refugee, Jean and Pras are Haitian, while Hill is American. The group recorded two albums—one of which, The Score (1996), was a multi-platinum and Grammy-winning success—before disbanding in 1997. Hill and Jean each went on to successful solo recording careers; Michel focused on soundtrack recordings and acting, though he found commercial success with his song "Ghetto Supastar". In 2007, MTV ranked … more »

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Written by: Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill, Pras Michel, Salaam Remi, Teena Marie, Allen Mcgrier

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12 facts about this song

Album Information
"Fu-Gee-La" is a track from Fugees' second album, "The Score", released in 1996.
Chart Standings
The song reached No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart.
Lyrics and Theme
"Fu-Gee-La" is known for its distinctive reggae feel and evocative lyrics about the struggles of immigrants and refugees – a thematic tribute to the band's Haitian roots.
Sample Usage
"Fu-Gee-La" samples the song "If Loving You Is Wrong, I Don't Want to Be Right" by Ramsey Lewis.
Group Members
The Fugees consisted of Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill and Pras Michel who all contribute vocals to "Fu-Gee-La".
Music Video
The music video for the song depicts the group fleeing from the police, reflecting the song's themes of escape and resistance.
Recording Label
"Fu-Gee-La" was released under the Columbia Records label.
Remix Version
Fugees released a remix of "Fu-Gee-La", which includes verses not in the original song. There are also different remixes by renowned producers like Salaam Remi and Refugee Camp All-Stars.
Symbolic Title
The phrase "Fu-Gee-La", as used in the song's refrain, doesn’t have a specific meaning. It is seen as a playful vocalization meant to symbolize the freedom and creativity of the group.
Accolades
The album from which "Fu-Gee-La" comes, received critical acclaim, winning the 1997 Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.
Controversies
There was controversy surrounding the release of "The Score", with Fugees being sued by several artists including Sala Brothers and Raymond Jones, claiming their work was sampled without permission, including in the song "Fu-Gee-La".
Cultural Impact
"Fu-Gee-La", along with the rest of "The Score" album, has been praised for its innovative fusion of hip hop, soul and reggae and is credited with helping hip hop gain mainstream recognition.

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