Funky Boss
| Title | Funky Boss |
|---|---|
| Artist | Beastie Boys |
| Album | Check Your Head |
| Release Date | 1992-04-21 |
| Description | “Funky Boss” is Track 2 on Beastie Boys' third (full-length) LP Check Your Head. Writing credit is shared by Beastie Boys & Money Mark Nishita. Performed by: Adam Yauch (bass) Michael Diamond (drums) Adam Horovitz (guitar) Mark Nishita (D6, Clav, Organ, Wurlitzer) James Bradley, Jr. (percussion) It was recorded and mixed at G-Son Studios, Atwater Village, CA, Jr. Co-produced by Beastie Boys & Mario C with Mario C acting as engineer. After sequencing at PCP Labs, the album was released on 4.21.1992. Samples include: “Funky Worm“ by Ohio Players, from the album, Pleasure (1972) “Under Mi Sensi“ by Barrington Levy, from the single, "Under Mi Sensi” (1985) “Bicentennial Nigger“ by Richard Pryor, from the album, Bicentennial Nigger (1976) “Funky Boss” was performed in 6 known concerts. 1st Known Performance: 5.17.1995 — Convocation Center, Cleveland, OH, US Last Known Performance: 9.26.2007 — Riveria Theatre, Chicago, IL, US |
| Lyrics | [Intro] Whoahhh-ohhh [Verse One:] Funky boss, funky boss, funky boss, funky boss Funky boss, funky boss, get off my back (Hah, get it) Funky boss, funky boss, funky boss, funky boss Funky boss, funky boss, get off my back What in the fuck is hap-pen-ning? [Verse Two] Funky boss, funky boss, funky boss, funky boss Funky boss, funky boss, get off my back Funky boss, funky boss, funky boss, funky boss Funky boss, funky boss, funky bald-ass boss [Outro] Yeah, that's right Funky bald motherfuckers! 'Cause everywhere gonna be nowhereYou might also like |