Fanboys 'n Da Hood
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Fanboys 'n Da Hood is the first studio album released by The great Luke Ski
under the name "Luke Ski's Psycho Potpourri" in 1996. This album has been out of print since 2003, and many of the tracks have since been re-released on later compilation collections. Some tracks were re-recorded for later studio albums, as some of the original recordings used karaoke
tracks of the songs parodied as backing music, and backing vocals of the original lyrics were sometimes audible through the parody vocals.
Luke Ski
Luke Ski is a parody, filk and rap artist who writes, records and performs comedy music. He had the #1 most requested song on the Dr...
under the name "Luke Ski's Psycho Potpourri" in 1996. This album has been out of print since 2003, and many of the tracks have since been re-released on later compilation collections. Some tracks were re-recorded for later studio albums, as some of the original recordings used karaoke
Karaoke
is a form of interactive entertainment or video game in which amateur singers sing along with recorded music using a microphone and public address system. The music is typically a well-known pop song minus the lead vocal. Lyrics are usually displayed on a video screen, along with a moving symbol,...
tracks of the songs parodied as backing music, and backing vocals of the original lyrics were sometimes audible through the parody vocals.
Track listing
- "Funny Man" - 4:36
- Parody of "Whatta Man" by Salt-N-PepaSalt-N-PepaSalt-N-Pepa is an American hip hop trio from Queens and Brooklyn, New York, that was formed in 1985. The group, consisting of Cheryl "Salt" Renee James, Sandra "Pepa" Denton, and Deidra "DJ Spinderella" Roper, was one of the first all-female rap crews....
featuring En VogueEn VogueEn Vogue is an American female R&B vocal group from Oakland, California assembled by music producers Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy.The group has won more MTV Video Music Awards than any other female group in MTV history, a total of seven, along with four Soul Train Awards, six American Music... - A song about the attractiveness of comedians
- Parody of "Whatta Man" by Salt-N-Pepa
- "Insane and the Brain" - 3:43
- Parody of "Insane in the Brain" by Cypress HillCypress HillCypress Hill is an American hip hop group from South Gate, California. Cypress Hill was the first Latino hip-hop group to have platinum and multi-platinum albums, selling over 18 million albums worldwide...
- A song about AnimaniacsAnimaniacsSteven Spielberg Presents Animaniacs, usually referred to as simply Animaniacs, is an American animated series, distributed by Warner Bros. Television and produced by Amblin Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation. The cartoon was the second animated series produced by the collaboration of Steven...
stars Pinky and the BrainPinky and the BrainPinky and the Brain is an American animated television series.The characters Pinky and the Brain first appeared in 1993 as a recurring segment on the show Animaniacs...
- Parody of "Insane in the Brain" by Cypress Hill
- "My Name Is Fred" - 1:52
- Parody of "My Name Is Mud" by PrimusPrimus (band)Primus is an American rock band based in San Francisco, California, currently composed of bassist/vocalist Les Claypool, guitarist Larry "Ler" LaLonde and drummer Jay Lane. Primus originally formed in 1984 with Claypool and guitarist Todd Huth, later joined by Lane, though the latter two departed...
- A song about Fred FlintstoneFred FlintstoneFrederick Joseph “Fred” Flintstone, also known as Fred W. Flintstone or Frederick J. Flintstone, is the protagonist of the animated sitcom The Flintstones, which aired during prime-time on ABC during the original series' run from 1960-66. He is the husband of Wilma Flintstone and father of Pebbles...
, sung a cappellaA cappellaA cappella music is specifically solo or group singing without instrumental sound, or a piece intended to be performed in this way. It is the opposite of cantata, which is accompanied singing. A cappella was originally intended to differentiate between Renaissance polyphony and Baroque concertato...
- Parody of "My Name Is Mud" by Primus
- "Cruis'n USA" - 2:00
- Parody of "Surfin' USA" by the Beach Boys
- A song about the Nintendo 64Nintendo 64The , often referred to as N64, was Nintendo′s third home video game console for the international market. Named for its 64-bit CPU, it was released in June 1996 in Japan, September 1996 in North America, March 1997 in Europe and Australia, September 1997 in France and December 1997 in Brazil...
arcade video game Cruis'n USACruis'n USACruis'n USA is an arcade racing game originally released in 1994. It was developed by Midway Games and published and distributed by Nintendo...
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- "Spam (Let The Pork Be Pork)" - 3:43
- Parody of "Slam" by OnyxOnyx (band)Onyx is a hardcore hip hop group from South Jamaica, Queens, New York. The group consists of Sticky Fingaz, Fredro Starr and Sonsee . The late Big DS was also a member, but left after the group's debut album.-Early career:...
- A song about food in general, with an emphasis on SpamSpam (food)Spam is a canned precooked meat product made by the Hormel Foods Corporation, first introduced in 1937. The labeled ingredients in the classic variety of Spam are chopped pork shoulder meat, with ham meat added, salt, water, modified potato starch as a binder, and sodium nitrite as a preservative...
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- Parody of "Slam" by Onyx
- "KFC Bitch" - 3:07
- Parody of "KKK Bitch" by Body CountBody CountBody Count is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1990. The group is fronted by rapper and actor Ice-T, who founded the group out of his interest in heavy metal music, taking on the role of vocalist and writing the lyrics for most of the group's songs. Lead guitarist...
- A song about Kentucky Fried Chicken
- Parody of "KKK Bitch" by Body Count
- "Star Wars Trilogy Homesick Blues" - 2:16
- Parody of "Subterranean Homesick Blues" by Bob DylanBob DylanBob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter, musician, poet, film director and painter. He has been a major and profoundly influential figure in popular music and culture for five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was an informal chronicler and a seemingly...
- A song about Star WarsStar WarsStar Wars is an American epic space opera film series created by George Lucas. The first film in the series was originally released on May 25, 1977, under the title Star Wars, by 20th Century Fox, and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, followed by two sequels, released at three-year...
, episodes 4-6
- Parody of "Subterranean Homesick Blues" by Bob Dylan
- "Y.O.D.A." - 3:40
- Parody of "Y.M.C.A." by the Village PeopleVillage PeopleVillage People is a concept disco group that formed in the United States in 1977, well known for their on-stage costumes depicting American cultural stereotypes, as well as their catchy tunes and suggestive lyrics....
- A song about YodaYodaYoda is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, appearing in the second and third original films, as well as all three prequel trilogy films. A renowned Jedi master, Yoda made his first on-screen appearance in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back where he is responsible for...
of Star WarsStar WarsStar Wars is an American epic space opera film series created by George Lucas. The first film in the series was originally released on May 25, 1977, under the title Star Wars, by 20th Century Fox, and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, followed by two sequels, released at three-year...
and the training he gives to Luke SkywalkerLuke SkywalkerLuke Skywalker is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the original film trilogy of the Star Wars franchise, where he is portrayed by Mark Hamill. He is introduced in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, in which he is forced to leave home, and finds himself apprenticed to the Jedi master...
- Parody of "Y.M.C.A." by the Village People
- "Mystery Science Theatre Picture Show" - 4:26
- Parody of "Science Fiction Double Feature" from the Rocky Horror Picture Show
- A song about Mystery Science Theater 3000Mystery Science Theater 3000Mystery Science Theater 3000 is an American cult television comedy series created by Joel Hodgson and produced by Best Brains, Inc., that ran from 1988 to 1999....
- "Murder Was The Play" - 4:26
- Parody of "Murder Was The Case" by Snoop DoggSnoop DoggCalvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
- A song that retells the story of HamletHamletThe Tragical History of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, or more simply Hamlet, is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1599 and 1601...
by William ShakespeareWilliam ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon"...
- Parody of "Murder Was The Case" by Snoop Dogg
- "Wahdedah-dee" - 3:03
- Parody of "Lodi Dodi" by Doug E. FreshDoug E. FreshDouglas E. Davis , better known by the stage name Doug E. Fresh, is an American rapper, record producer, and beat boxer, also known as the Human Beat Box...
& MC Ricky D. - A song about the puppet characters of "Ray TV", a show produced by Luke Ski and his friends
- Parody of "Lodi Dodi" by Doug E. Fresh
- "Ninja Butt" - 0:25
- Mini-parody of "Da Butt" by EU
- From "Ray TV", a song about the character 'Little White Ninja Man', sung a cappella
- "I'm Not A Fishy" - 2:50
- Original song, by "Frozen Scream", about not being a fish. Contains in-jokes from "Ray TV"
- "Born To Lose" - 3:54
- Parody of "Born To Run" by Bruce SpringsteenBruce SpringsteenBruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen , nicknamed "The Boss," is an American singer-songwriter who records and tours with the E Street Band...
- A song about being a loser
- Parody of "Born To Run" by Bruce Springsteen
- "What's Up Spock?" - 3:55
- Parody of "What's Up Doc? (Can We Rock?)" by Fu-SchnickensFu-SchnickensFu-Schnickens was an American hip-hop trio. Similar to Das EFX for their cartoonish lyrics and near-constant allusions to pop culture staples, they were the first Hip Hop artists to rap in backwards fashion. The Fu-Schnickens' popularity was brief but significant in hip hop history...
with Shaquille O'NealShaquille O'NealShaquille Rashaun O'Neal , nicknamed "Shaq" , is a former American professional basketball player. Standing tall and weighing , he was one of the heaviest players ever to play in the NBA... - A song about the first three live-action TV versions of Star TrekStar TrekStar Trek is an American science fiction entertainment franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. The core of Star Trek is its six television series: The Original Series, The Animated Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise...
- Parody of "What's Up Doc? (Can We Rock?)" by Fu-Schnickens
- "Fantastic Voyager" - 3:53
- Parody of "Fantastic Voyage" by CoolioCoolioArtis Leon Ivey Jr. , better known by the stage name Coolio, is an American musician, rapper, actor and record producer.-Late 80s:He recorded two singles in the late 80s, titled "Watcha Gonna Do" and "You're Gonna Miss Me"...
- A song about the first season of Star Trek: VoyagerStar Trek: VoyagerStar Trek: Voyager is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe. Set in the 24th century from the year 2371 through 2378, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet vessel USS Voyager, which becomes stranded in the Delta Quadrant 70,000 light-years from Earth while...
- Parody of "Fantastic Voyage" by Coolio
- "Gowron Said Knock You Out" - 3:39
- Parody of "Mama Said Knock You Out" by LL Cool JLL Cool JJames Todd Smith , better known as LL Cool J , is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor...
- A song about the Klingons of Star Trek, set during events from Star Trek: Deep Space NineStar Trek: Deep Space NineStar Trek: Deep Space Nine is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe...
- Parody of "Mama Said Knock You Out" by LL Cool J
- "What's Up Spock? (Schweitzer Remix)" - 4:05
- Parody of "What's Up Doc? (Can We Rock?)" by Fu-SchnickensFu-SchnickensFu-Schnickens was an American hip-hop trio. Similar to Das EFX for their cartoonish lyrics and near-constant allusions to pop culture staples, they were the first Hip Hop artists to rap in backwards fashion. The Fu-Schnickens' popularity was brief but significant in hip hop history...
with Shaquille O'NealShaquille O'NealShaquille Rashaun O'Neal , nicknamed "Shaq" , is a former American professional basketball player. Standing tall and weighing , he was one of the heaviest players ever to play in the NBA... - A song about the first four live-action TV versions of Star TrekStar TrekStar Trek is an American science fiction entertainment franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. The core of Star Trek is its six television series: The Original Series, The Animated Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise...
(A Voyager verse was added, adapted from the final verse of "Fantastic Voyager")
- Parody of "What's Up Doc? (Can We Rock?)" by Fu-Schnickens
- "104.3 Cory Rocks" - 1:01
- Original song about the character 'Cory' from "Ray TV". Sung a cappella
- "Barn Dance Fever" - 1:16
- Original song, by "Frozen Scream", about barn dancing. Contains in-jokes from "Ray-TV"