Buddy

Phife, Q-Tip, Jungle Brothers, De La Soul

About Buddy

"Buddy" is the third single released by De La Soul from their album 3 Feet High and Rising. The song is often cited as an example of an effective remix; one that includes a change of song lyrics or beat. In this case, both the original song's lyrics and the musical bed received a make over. With its Taana Gardner sampling bassline, the 7 minute 12" version was clearly tailor-made for dancefloor and provided a striking contrast to the laid back album version. The song was also famous for featuring the major members of the Native Tongues posse, including Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest, Jungle Brothers, Queen Latifah and Monie Love. While Phife Dawg appears in the video itself and is heard in the extended mix, the mix in the video eliminates his entire verse. 


Year:
2004
4:55
118 
#2

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Hello

Meany, meany, meany, meany (Say What?)
Meany, meany, meany, meany (Say What?)
Meany, meany, meany, meany, mean
Meany, meany, meany, meany (Say What?)
Meany, meany, meany, meany (Say What?)
Meany, meany, meany, meany, mean (Okay)

Hello it's the Soul
Troopin' in wit the Jungle patrol
And this one's about the KO's the knockouts out there
Who's holdin' my buddy
Hold up
(Wait a minute)

Now just wait
We're gonna talk about Buddy on this plate
But before we let the herd out the gate
Make sure the all the levels are straight out the jungle
(The Jungle, the Jungle, the Brothers, the Brothers)

De La Soul, from the soul
Black medallions no gold
Hangin' out wit Pos hangin' out wit Mase
Buddy buddy buddy all in my face

For the lap Jimbrowski must wear a cap
Just in case the young girl likes to clap
Ain't for the wind but before I begin
I initiate the buddy with a slap

Now for the next
I'm the Q-Tip from A Tribe Called Quest
And when I quest for the buddy I don't fess
For my jimmy wants nothin' but the best (the best)
The best (ooh wee!)
Let's stick out jimmy and see what we can catch
(Stick em up, stick em up jimmy)
Nets won't be needed unless
(Jenny wanna get right to the flesh)

(Sweet little woman, sweet little woman)

I won't lie, I love b-u-d-d-y (why)
Cause I never let it walk on by
When it comes to me and Jenny
I seem (very serious) like a Peek Freen
Buddy is the act that occurs on the lip
When Jenny and jimmy start shootin' the gift
Boy let me get shot I won't even riff

Buddy buddy, don't you know you make me go nutty
I'm so glad that you're not a fuddy duddy
Not too skinny and not too chubby
Soft like Silly Putty
Miss Crabtree I hope that you're not mad at me
Cause I told you that it was your buddy
That was making me ever so horny
Junglelistically horny

On the dial my buddy talks to me for a while
Plug Two is the

Q to her tip

On the A side and sometimes the flip
(Gotta gotta flip this record)
Buddy is the bud to my daisy tree
And the Luden to my do-re-mi
And the pleaser to my man Plug 3
(Plug 3 gets all the buddy)

Behind my bush my buddy likes the way that I push
And like a champ just knock it on out
Never ever once sellin' out
(Oh let loose the juice)
My buddy helps me to
(De La my Soul)
Keepin' jimmy in total control
Without Jimmy I'd be on a roll

(La la la l-la la la la, la la la l-la la la la)

Hey girl I heard ya lookin' for some good times
If you Quest from the Soul here's what we'll find
A whole lot of fun lots of fun together
Just like kissin' cousins (yeah that's kinda clever)
Close like bosoms, bosoms stay close
If you be my buddy I will toast
That we're like Ethel Merts and Lucille MacGillicuddy
You can be mines and I can be your buddy

The best buddy's in evening wear
Long lovin' less Tru know (he's in there)
I feel sorry for those who pay a fare (a fee) word to the D
I don't beg I just tease my buddy with my right leg
And when it's ready what's said is buddy is best in bed

Fly buddy told us all to get into a circle
Said don't worry cause I won't hurt you
All I really wanna do is freak you (she freaked us)

And I watched and then I checked my swatch
To see the time
The Soul had formed a buddy line
And that buddy was (mine all mine)

Now when Tribe, the Jungle, and De La Soul
Is at the clubs our ritual unfolds
Grab our bones and start swingin' our hands
(Then Jenny start flockin' it everywhere)
Cause Jenifa just wants to stay aware
Yo fellas should we keep her aware
(Mmm Hmm, yeah!)

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Jungle Brothers

The Jungle Brothers are an American hip hop group that pioneered the fusion of jazz and hip-hop and also became the first hip-hop group to use a house-music producer. The group began performing in the mid-1980s and released its first album, Straight Out the Jungle, in July 1988. With Afrocentric lyrics and innovative beats, the Jungle Brothers were critically acclaimed and soon joined the influential Native Tongues collective. The original trio comprised Michael Small (Mike Gee), Nathaniel Hall (Afrika Baby Bam, a homage to Afrika Bambaataa) and Sammy Burwell (DJ Sammy B). Sammy B left the group after the group released Raw Deluxe in May 1997. more »

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Written by: Phillip Hall Nathaniel, Benton Small Michael, Kamaal Fareed, Paul E. Huston, David J Jolicoeur, Vincent Lamont Mason, Kelvin Mercer

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Release Details
"Buddy" was released as the third single from De La Soul's debut studio album, "3 Feet High and Rising", in 1989.
Featured Artists
The song features guest performances from Jungle Brothers, Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest, and Queen Latifah.
Meaning
The term "buddy" in the song refers to sexual companionship. However, De La Soul has stated that the song is more about unity and friendship rather than sex.
Music Video
The song's music video, directed by Fab 5 Freddy, is known for showing a reunion of several prominent hip-hop groups and acts from the late 1980s.
Chart Performance
"Buddy" reached number 22 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 2 on the Hot Rap Singles chart in the United States.
Remix Versions
The 12" single version of "Buddy," known as the "Native Tongues Decision" version, includes performances by Monie Love, Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest, and Everyday People's band members.
Cultural Impact
The song is credited as one of the early works that defined the Native Tongues Posse, a collective of like-minded Afrocentric hip-hop artists in the late 1980s and early 1990s, which De La Soul and Jungle Brothers were part of.
Sample Use
The song uses several music samples, including snippets from the songs "Best of My Love" by The Emotions, "Beggar's Song" by Wet Willie, and "Fantastic Freaks at the Dixie" by DJ Grand Wizard Theodore.
Live Performances
"Buddy" has remained a staple in De La Soul's live shows since its release.
Legacy
Over the years, “Buddy” has been considered as one of De La Soul's signature songs and a classic in the genre of hip hop.
Reviews
The song received positive reviews from critics and was lauded for its playful, freestyle vibe and emphasis on collaboration.
Album Success
The parent album, "3 Feet High and Rising", is De La Soul's best-selling album, and it was selected as one of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time by Rolling Stone.
Reissues
"Buddy" was included in De La Soul's retrospective compilation album called "Timeless: The Singles Collection" released in 2003.

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