Rap Music’s 10 Most Unintelligible Songs
By William Barnes
Hip-hop has always been known for it’s bold lyrics and controversial subject matter – violent, humorous, sexual and gouty. Every so often an artist strikes out and releases a track that is simply obnoxious – unintelligible and tacky in its own right. Below is a list of songs that, for better or worse, broke outside the box and created waves that we wish to forget.
“Sprinkle Me”
E-40 featuring SUGA-T – (1995)
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Somewhere in the lyric “From the seven-oh-seven my roots go hella far back to Flor Terrace,” we can gather that E-40 is a Bay area rapper with swagger. Known for his ability to make up words for sake of flow, I’m still not exactly certain what Sprinkle Me actually means – nor the 11 other words that can’t be found in Webster’s Dictionary.
My favorite line: “Sit em down mutual, running through these lyrics as if I was fibered like Metamucil.”
“Make Em Say Uhh!”
MASTER P featuring SILKK, FIEND, MIA-X and MYSTIKAL – (1997)
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This hook must have taken exactly two seconds to scheme – one second per unique syllable. Repeated no less than 25 times, “Uh, na na na nah” is the backbone to this violently aggressive invertebrate. Swarming with guest lyricists and war cries from the ghetto, Master P and his soldiers make ya say “uh” before you even knew it was coming.
My favorite line: “Fiend still want the greens, the cornbread and the cabbage in your hood reminding you bitches of who the baddest.”
“Informer”
SNOW – (1993)
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Canadian rapper Snow debuted this fast-paced, reggae-rap fusion before the English language was ready for the assault. Slathered with made up words and out-of-place extra syllables, Informer is impossible to mimic – a blessing in disguise. Even when reading along with the lyrics, it’s easy to get lost in the flurries of far-fetched rhyme.
My favorite line: “Informer, you no say daddy me snow me I’ll go blame, a licky boom boom down.”
“Ay Bay Bay”
HURRICANE CHRIS – (2007)
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From the opening lines of this creative magnum opus, we revert to the time of our first words. Hurricane Chris manages to string together the largest list of fractured phrases known to man and fuses the shards with a golden hook. By my count, “Ay Bay Bay” is repeated no less than 71 times and the intelligible slang is thick.
My favorite line: “White folks, gangstas and a thug (Ay Bay Bay). Stuntin’ with a stack of dem dubz (Ay Bay Bay). Ridin’ in a Lac with a mug (Ay Bay Bay).”
“Holla at A Playa”
JIM CROW – (2001)
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It is widely known not to hate the playa; hate the game. In this instance, I loathe all of the above. By my count, the hook “Holla at a playa” is repeated no less than 59 times, accompanied by a cringing AHHHH no less than 18 times. Ladies, please holla at this playa; maybe then he’ll stop asking.
My favorite line: “I woke up the next morning rolled over like AHHHHH, who the hell is this broad? Good Lord, I pause for the cause and see she fast asleep with her hands on my balls.”
“So Krispy”
KIA SHINE – (2007)
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You know you’re in for a lyrical treat when the music video starts by defining the primary word in the title. Krispy (adjective): Describing one’s fresh style and unique swagger. Thank you Kia Shine for rewriting the English language – we’re all better and brighter for it.
My favorite line: “I ain’t a trappa rappa, still a G from da hood. That grey china wall, I spent a G on da hood.”
“Say I Yi Yi”
YING YANG TWINS – (2002)
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The twins are at it again – I yi yi yi yi. This is just what we needed, another articulate account of a booty shakin’ strip club in a Hennessey haze. Racking up over 20 insufferable “I yi yi yis” and no less than 71 expletives, your mother would cry if she caught you listening to this obnoxiousness.
My favorite line: “Look at shawty she makin’ that ass jiggle – like the way you wobbedy, wobbedy when it wiggle.”
“Crank Dat”
SOULJA BOY – (2007)
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Oh, Soulja Boy, where did you get all that confidence? Whether the dance inspired the song or visa versa, this self-serving anthem lacks creativity, intelligence and, above all, annunciation. By my count, “crank dat” is repeated no less than 55 times, then Superman oh!
My favorite line: “Yes, I crank dat everyday. Haterz get mad cuz I got me some Bathin’ Apes.”
“Get Low”
LIL’ JON & THE EASTSIDE BOYZ – (2003)
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Filling the space between poetic lines about strippers, sex and money, Lil’ Jon and the Eastside Boyz post over 40 references to skeet (semen) and no less than an additional 92 expletives aside from that. “Get Low” certainly glorifies the arts and rarely offends.
My favorite line: “Hoe, move to the left if you ain’t bout 50 – done talk through 3 or 4 songs already. Looking at a nigga with yo palm out – bitch I ain’t even seen you dance.”
“Gettin Jiggy With It”
WILL SMITH – (1998)
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This song is in a league of its own. I’ll admit, it’s not necessarily “unintelligible” but it couldn’t be more mundane, trite and expected. Besides the fact that “Getting Jiggy” is wholly made up, it’s repeated at least 16 times amongst a wash of cliché, family-oriented, couldn’t-have-less-edge, Big Willie style rap.
My favorite line: “Never see Will attacking ‘em – rather play ball with Shaq and um, flatten ‘em – Psyche, kidding.”
Thursday, September 3, 2009 12:00AM
What! No "Turn my swag on" – Soulja Boy? IDK what the hell he says.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 12:24AM
what Spew120 said BUT LOUDER x 10
Thursday, September 3, 2009 12:37AM
Great list. What's even funnier is the throwback pick of Polow da Don on the Jim Crow cover.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 12:38AM
Haha that is so right. What a douche.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 12:48AM
What Spew120 said. *but Louder*
except for Snow. I have no idea what dude was saying outside of "Informer." LOL.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 12:53AM
An invertebrate DOES NOT have a backbone.
lrn2science
Thursday, September 3, 2009 12:55AM
you forgot Young Dro "Shoulder Lean":
'My girl got a girlfriend, Chevy blue like whirlwind.
Niggas is a child, n dey boy, so i got they girl in.
Bourbon, cock n hammer, arm n hammer, propaganda.
Bitches think im pimpin n leanin in salamanda silence.'
/ dude, what the fuck are you talking about?
Thursday, September 3, 2009 1:03AM
how could this list not have Ha by Juvenile?
Thursday, September 3, 2009 1:10AM
Same, Master P that you're talking about is gay ass 'Lil Romeo's dad. Sean price is actually a half decent MC.
Also, as much as I hate Soulja Boy and new rap, Bathing Ape is a clothing/shoe company.
Somewhat amusing but research isn't here.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 1:16AM
LOL, since when is RAP considered "Music"? Any 8 year old with Fruity Loops can lay down a stupid rap track!
RT
http://www.anonymous-web.be.tc
Thursday, September 3, 2009 1:19AM
lol i wouldnt expect a "WILLIAM BARNES" to understand ANY of the slang/subcultures within where these artists come from and are talking about. lol noob
Thursday, September 3, 2009 1:19AM
im not sure what yin yang twins song it is but the best line they have is
"whistle while you twerk, go head and and start it make that pussy fart"
Thursday, September 3, 2009 1:20AM
3rd what Spew120. What you have established, William Barnes, is that you know how to use Google images and how to pick out the first picture you see.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 1:22AM
This stupid. Don't talk about things you don't know about.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 6:32PM
whomever posted this is a moron. The picture that you have for the master p song “Make Em Say Uhh!” is totally wrong. The guy in the picture is Sean Price from Heltah Skeltah. The name of his mixtape was called master p. He has no affiliation with anyone in that song. Get your facts str8.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 1:35AM
I can't believe how many spelling and grammar mistakes your article contains. Would I be correct in assuming you write for free?
Thursday, September 3, 2009 2:07AM
haha, you are old.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 2:14AM
I never knew that ears could vomit until I heard some this trash. I have to use q-tips to clean out the meaty funk chunks from this krunk. I can't believe some people who posted here have actually devoted their limited brain space to this pasture patty music.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 3:06AM
E-40's line is wrong, I remember it as "“Sit em down mutual, running through these lyrics as if I was fiber like black Metamucil.”
Thursday, September 3, 2009 3:16AM
Clearly someone's never listened to any UK Grime. Here's an extract from Dizzee Rascal's Girls:
The Ting No Time To Caress Sex We Dont Settle For Less Shines We Dont Settle For Less No Long Time Thing Coz We Dont Like Stress
Girls Shake Ya Battys High Guys Who Can Give It Her
lolwut?
Thursday, September 3, 2009 3:44AM
1st off there just songs. its not like were trying science manuals here. simple catchy lyrics and hook a recipe for success every time. I love hip hop don't criticize what u know anything about.
This is racist I never see these list for any other genre of music.
I could play the this game to and bring and the brainless tone deaf rhythm less dripple that white folks listen to. where do I start hmm dont tell my heart my achy breaky hart
no to easy I quote the B-52s rock lobster
We were at the beach
Everybody had matching towels
Somebody went under a dock
And there they saw a rock
It wasn't a rock
It was a rock lobster
Motion in the ocean
His air hose broke
Lots of trouble
Lots of bubble
He was in a jam
S'in a giant clam
fall back look in the mirror and see how lame u r before u start talking shit
Thursday, September 3, 2009 3:45AM
all these fucking songs are better then this clown's life, made more money then his family tree has ever had. fuck this dude.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 4:03AM
I like all kinds of music, but some of those listed above are atrocious. Soulja Boy is horrible.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 4:40AM
lol. all these butthurt kids defending shitty rap "music". *patiently awaiting the onslaught of insults from all the 15 year old girls*
Thursday, September 3, 2009 6:43AM
Thank you for your reply. I really hate (c)rap. It's like music for morons and nigs.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 12:34AM
Don't knock someone for lacking creativity and intelligence when you thought yourself suited to make this list in the first place. Worst list ever.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 10:55AM
Worst list ever.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 12:17PM
It's sad, because Will Smith is the only one speaking proper English.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 1:36PM
dude you are way off. the informer lyrics are "Informer, you know me daddy me snow me I’m gon' blame. Me leaky boom boom down" which basically means "I'm going to shoot you if you told the cops anything." you could rewrite it as "Hey, you're an informer. The authorities found something out that only you know, so I'm blaming you. You are a leak and therefore I'm going to shoot you down with my gun."
Thursday, September 3, 2009 2:12PM
If you listen to the words, that song actually made sense. Just that New Orleans twang of "Ha" made it commical.
I don't know how the entire Ying Yang Twinz discography isn't on here.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 2:37PM
That was the first thing I noticed when I saw this list. Credibility just went out the window, what a joke!
Friday, September 4, 2009 6:38PM
Really? Why isn't that song by Bix Nood on here… That is a completely ridiculous song.
Friday, September 4, 2009 9:34PM
E-40 has major flows and the writer of this article is trash!
Saturday, September 5, 2009 3:45AM
To the people who actually LIKE rap and find this list completely controversial, why the fuck are you reading this in the first place?
Saturday, September 5, 2009 2:03PM
nothing is worse than this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnoaj8b2bGM
worse song ever by far!
Sunday, September 6, 2009 11:12PM
IF YOU NO NOT THE ESSENCE OF ART THEN SHUT UP!! YOUR IGNORANCE IS PITIFUL. I WOULD DEF RECOMMEND LISTENING BEFORE SPEAKING, THINKING HELPS TOO. By the way this list is dumb, music is subjective…. fill in the blanks.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 11:05PM
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Monday, September 14, 2009 4:51AM
Congratulations, Mr. Barnes – you just contributed a fine quality piece to the Internet's obsolete but never-ending pool of uninformed, blatant nonsense.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 3:33PM
whether it's the right picture or not is irrelevant. the purpose is to show the lack of thought that went into these songs.
Friday, December 18, 2009 5:24AM
Retards attempting to defend retarded music hahahah epic its a win.
Friday, December 25, 2009 6:15AM
I disagree with "Say I Yi Yi" and "Get Low" I know and understand every word in both of those songs.