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Smif-N-Wessun (aka Cocoa Brovaz) is a hip hop duo consisting of members Tek (Tekomin Williams) and Steele (Darrell Yates). Smif-N-Wessun comprise two-eighths of the Brownsville, Brooklyn supergroup Boot Camp Clik, with Buckshot, Heltah Skeltah and O.G.C. Both members are known for their Jamaican Patois during their raps, which was more evident during the earlier stages of their career.
The duo debuted on Black Moon's 1993 album Enta da Stage, appearing on the tracks "Blac Smif-N-Wessun" and "U Da Man". They released their first single "Bucktown" b/w "Let's Git It On" in early 1994. "Bucktown" became an underground smash, and gave the group considerable hype for their debut album, Dah Shinin', released in January 1995. The album debuted in the top 5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and went on to sell over 300,000 copies in the United States. Along with "Bucktown," the album featured the singles "Wrekonize" b/w "Sound Bwoy Bureill" and "Wontime" b/w "Stand Strong." Dah Shinin became an influential album in the hardcore New York hip hop scene of the mid-1990s, and is considered a rap classic. Soon after the release of their debut, Smif-N-Wessun were sued with a cease and desist order over their group name by the Smith & Wesson firearms company. To avoid the lawsuit, they decided to change their name to the Cocoa Brovaz in 1996. In 1996, Smif-N-Wessun and the Boot Camp Clik flew to Los Angeles to collaborate and record an album with Death Row Records artist, Makaveli. The album was titled "One Nation." 2Pac planned to release it with two discs, one titled "WestCoast" and the other titled "EastCoast." Fat Joe was supposed to fly to L.A. but never turned up. Boot Camp Clik, Snoop Dogg, Outlawz, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Wu-Tang Clan, Luniz, Kokane, Spice 1 and others were also going to be featured on the album.
Smif 'n' Wessun: Reloaded is the third album from the duo of Tek and Steele, formerly known as Cocoa Brovaz. The duo unofficially returned with their original name, Smif-N-Wessun, a name which they were forced to change after a lawsuit with the Smith & Wesson firearms company in 1995. The album features guest appearances from the entire Boot Camp Clik, Dead Prez and Talib Kweli, and production from The X-Ecutioners' Roc Raida, Khrysis, Coptic and Da Beatminerz.
The album was the last release in Duck Down Records 2005 "Triple Threat Campaign", following Sean Price's Monkey Barz and Buckshot & 9th Wonder's Chemistry.
Reloaded
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Smif-N-Wessun - Reloaded 2005 Album: Reloaded
Provided to YouTube by Ingrooves The Truth · Smif N Wessun Smif N Wessun Reloaded ℗ (c) Duck Down Music Inc. Released on: 2005-10-18 Writer: D. Yates Jr. Writer: T. Williams Writer: A. Williams Auto-generated by YouTube.
Reloaded - Smif N Wessum - Instrumental
SONG: Warriorz Heart ARTIST: Smif-N-Wessun LP: Reloaded LABEL: Duck Down DIRECTOR(S): General Steele & Cynical Smith
Smif-N-Wessun (aka Cocoa Brovaz) is a hip hop duo consisting of members Tek (Tekomin Williams) and Steele (Darrell Yates). Smif-N-Wessun comprise two-eighths of the Brownsville, Brooklyn supergroup Boot Camp Clik, with Buckshot, Heltah Skeltah and O.G.C. Both members are known for their Jamaican Patois during their raps, which was more evident during the earlier stages of their career.
The duo debuted on Black Moon's 1993 album Enta da Stage, appearing on the tracks "Blac Smif-N-Wessun" and "U Da Man". They released their first single "Bucktown" b/w "Let's Git It On" in early 1994. "Bucktown" became an underground smash, and gave the group considerable hype for their debut album, Dah Shinin', released in January 1995. The album debuted in the top 5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and went on to sell over 300,000 copies in the United States. Along with "Bucktown," the album featured the singles "Wrekonize" b/w "Sound Bwoy Bureill" and "Wontime" b/w "Stand Strong." Dah Shinin became an influential album in the hardcore New York hip hop scene of the mid-1990s, and is considered a rap classic. Soon after the release of their debut, Smif-N-Wessun were sued with a cease and desist order over their group name by the Smith & Wesson firearms company. To avoid the lawsuit, they decided to change their name to the Cocoa Brovaz in 1996. In 1996, Smif-N-Wessun and the Boot Camp Clik flew to Los Angeles to collaborate and record an album with Death Row Records artist, Makaveli. The album was titled "One Nation." 2Pac planned to release it with two discs, one titled "WestCoast" and the other titled "EastCoast." Fat Joe was supposed to fly to L.A. but never turned up. Boot Camp Clik, Snoop Dogg, Outlawz, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Wu-Tang Clan, Luniz, Kokane, Spice 1 and others were also going to be featured on the album.
Love is pain
My momma showed me the way
The day she pushed me out her womb
and told me Nigga get paid
Stay focused when them obstacles get in your way
Can't let these opportunities keep gettin' away
It gets hard tryn to juggle these responsibilities
But it's a beautiful struggle you can ask Kweli
After the rain falls
See the rainbow in the sky
Auntie passed,
See the pain go away when she died
Youngin' looked me in the eyes
Said he can't even cry
Asked him why?
'She in a better place now' he replied
Can't be walking with my face down
Face frown fed up
Bob Marley told me get up
Pac said keep ya head up
Try or fail or fail or try
This ain't about never falling
It's about how ya rise
Can't judge by the surface
It's about what's inside
You only reach a destination if you willing to ride
(Chorus)
This ain't no sad song rap
Or a track you relax on
This to help you stand strong
While you getting your cash on
Ain't no looking back now son
Word, we came mad far
Whoever said it's easy living life as a rap star
You get knocked down
You get back up
You wanna live this lifestyle
You gotta be tough
The chips fall where they may
So the bricks stack up
The number one rule of making it is never give up
KEEP ON...