Despite the rappers who are out and of Pacific-Islander descent these brothers are the pioneers. They never get their props as far as what they've contributed to Rap/Hip-Hop as a whole in my opinion. Rest In Power to Godfather and Gangsta Ridd. Salute.
they're humble as too,I saw an interview talking about them being the first Polynesian band too make it big and they corrected the interviewer and said na we weren't the first The Jets were
This came out in the late 80s. I was in Junior High and this blew my mind that some Samoans from my city were out in the world goin' for theirs and getting cred 'n love for it! They had their own look, their own style - long braids, big-ass muscular dudes dancing and pop-locking in sync together, mixing their dress steez between mafioso suits, ghengis khan/mongol inspired looks, and gangster/penitentiary wear. Even more importantly, they were playing live instruments with rap - something that was unheard of at the time. They may have been the first to do that, or one of. Point is, they made an effort to be different. They didn't rely on just being Samoan, they brought a whole visual and audio (live) originality to the music scene at that time. If you don't know, they even made a metal album. Yeah, METAL. Whether they knew it or not at the time, they were pioneers (at the least, inspiration) for the rap/rock bands who emerged in the 90s-00s. Like 'em or not, they contributed to Hip Hop & Pop(ular) music. For the Raid video, if you grew up in LA around THAT TIME, you'd understand the whole gang/prison concept. If you don't get it and hate it, it really wasn't for you. Even though Michael Jackson, Prince and Madonna were ruling the airwaves at the time, thank God for KDAY 1580AM, Video One Ch 56 and MTV for playing and showing music like this. It was like wow, these dudes are showing and talking about things that we were hearing and seeing on our streets in LA - just like NWA and Ice-T were at the time. Except, they looked like me. Much love to BooYaa for breakin' thru, to all the fans, and to all the people Breezin' thru our city... CarsonKidsfo'Life! Haha!
I saw them at probably one of their first shows at Carnegie Jr high when they called themselves the Blue City Lockers. I think a few of them were there.
I am 58 years old I was in the Navy during Rap heydays in San Diego 87. I've not heard of this group ever until tonight now I'm all over the www trying to find out as much as I can all the while enjoying and reminiscing RIP TO THE BROTHER'S OF BOO Y.A.A T.R.I.B.E THAT PASSED WHILE I WAS IGNORANT OF THEIR MUSIC
here is Faith no More and Boo yaa tribe collab from Judgement Night soundtrack in case you aint heard it yet since you noob ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uvfIXXjBuNk.html
It's not about losing our childhood, it's what we've learned and able to pass it on. I could say as a Gen-Xer as well as the others have gained more momentum than the previous generations despite the technology added there's still that will in going that extra... Despite current circumstances, we're still here and not going anywhere. One thing I can say the current generation doesn't have is the wisdom. Just saying. Best in 2021.
Quadruple OGs!! I saw them in L.A. they marched to the stage 50 deep!! I dare any mumble rappers to look sideways at these Samoans!! Even today they are legends!!
They were outstanding. The trouble was that they came along during the golden age of rap. There were SO many great acts at the time that it was hard to stand out. But Boo Yaa is head and shoulders above 99% of what's out there today.
The Original Bloodline. ☝🏼☝🏼☝🏼☝🏼Gave folks like Solofa (Rikishi) & Eddie (Umaga) Fatu fuel to keep pressing on, and Rodney Anoa'i (Yoko) some bangers to push them down the road in his hay day. Seriously, Boo Yaa goes hard, all day, every day. Even their mellow joints go hard. Even their "redemption" type joints go hard. If you fuck with West coast Hip-Hop and haven't found Boo Yaa, you haven't lived. But you know them. They were on the South Central soundtrack. 🔥
when I lived in Fremont Cal, I used to play in a band with a guy who toured with Boo Yaa Tribe on the lolapalooza tour... as their lead guitarist. his name was Robert, I cant remember his last name, but that guy could play. we did a gig for Low rider magazine, in LA. I was the only white guy there but it was ok as I was the funk bass player and they were all great guys :) great evening. I knew nothing about the culture then. I had my Stanley Clarke Alembic bass and my Riffs from the UK. Robert had never heard British Funk style bass before and loved it.. what a memory that is....
Back when hip hop embraced culture, I saw these guys perform at Glastonbury in the early 90's, the horn section was tight and the bass player was on point, one of the best acts that I saw there at the time, I saw it being filmed and assumed I see it at some point but never have
@@raidermaxx2324 I guess it would depend on what you consider Hip Hop as these days artists like Travis Scott, Young thug, Kodak Black, Cardi B and Migos are considered hip-hop
@@sabreewowweeanderson9205 This is originality at it's finest. Surprised that Gangsta Ridd had passed, but heard he had dropped a solo album some years ago. I'm with you hitting the repeat button my Brother. 🤣 Best in 2021.
Funny story. 90 super show in L.A. I'm balling in h.s. 6'0 180 bad ass safety. I see Boo Yaa chillen bout 4 of them w the big brown jackets. Boo yaa on the back in red. I walk over next to them. Them foolz were all NFL linemen size. Anyways this is a RAID!!!!
Boo Yaa Tribe always reppn!!! All my Samoans I know. What up ELO, Sam T., Lincoln from Diego, Mighty Mo, Chargers linemen you know who you are, R.I.P. Big Ben. If y'all don't know this is a RAID!!!
I remember I used to love this song when I was a kid. I played it so much my mother used to look at me and just roll her eyes. What a lot of the younger generation doesn't know is that this song is sampled from a song of the same title 'Raid' by the group Lakeside who did it in 1983. It was funky in '83 and '89
Pimp a butterfly then get back to me on that. 🤣 Yes, Boo Yaa still better. I gotta acknowledge that because it's facts. Same with NWA, Public Enemy, KRS, Rakim, Quik, Warren--even the wack groups and corny artists were better, folks who don't know Hammer back when he dropped "Feel My Power" can't talk to me. lol But why is that shit better than this shit today? Because the artform and culture (from Islanders, Latins and Blacks) wasn't commodified by White folks (who hated the culture) yet. Folks always look past that to scapegoat current artists, especially Black ones who are basically trying to build their success off accidental success of Soulja Boy. Now we got Tom MacDonald and Post Malone. Trust me man, I see your point for sure. But you and I both know the underground shit has always been better than mainstream (Pharrell could never do in 2002 what Jay Dee was doing in 1997, but he's okay in his bag, right?), so we gotta keep our ears to the streets and find the good new bangers. I do miss the music being more authentic and funky. That's what unchecked Capitalism does to art though. Rains the soul of the creators along with every penny it can from it all. Smh
Outstanding group of men! I had the pleasure of meeting these men before they even became a group, and their walk always match their talk. Shout out to Roscoe, Jr and Moe for the introduction to these Gentle Giants in the rap game. #SouthCentralRaisedNatives
Two really cool things about listening to this record! 1. I became aware of Boo Yaa T.R.I.B.E. from their collaboration with EYC on their song "Get Some". 2. The "Raide" chorus I also know from Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly from Kris Kross's song "Raide" also. Boo Yaa T.R.I.B.E. were awesome!! ❤️🙏🏼
Lots of respect to the booyatribe !my dad is Mexican and worked with one of these OGs✌🏼they kicked down and autograph and picture !mcdonell Douglas back in the days
Bought Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. this is a RAID, everytime i played it , the bass blew out my car amps. But i still love the song and the video. The dancing on the video is great.
Still a song I'll roll with even after 17-20 years. Gotta get a digital copy since my tape is wore out. One of the things I liked about these guys besides the music was that they are family, some were even from different or rival gangs. Had some tough breaks like when a member got shot outside of his house but still got thru it. Thought they did real well in the Judgement Night soundtrack and probably could have gone that route also like Ice-T did with Body Count
I REMEMBER BUYING THIS ALBUM WHEN THEY 1ST HIT BAKK IN 1989, THESE SOME TRUE SAMOANS THAT WHERE KNOWN FOR THEY HARD ASS LYRIKS WITH THEY OWN STYLE OF MUSIK. THEY WEREN'T TRYNNA B LYKE OTHER RAPPERS AND GROUPS THEY WAS ORIGINAL ESPECIALLY ALL THERE MUSIK THEY USED LIVE INSTRUMENTS... AINT TO MANY IF ANY GROUPS DOING THAT BACK THEN. I GIVE THEM THERE PROPS FOR SIMPLY KEEPING IT REAL & NOT TRYNNA COPYCAT OTHER STYLES. LOOK THEM UP, YOULL BE SURPRISE..
When these brothas broke out eh'body else needed to just go home. They revived what real funk, R&B, Rock was about. They picked up torch after Mandrill. So you young skoolers, Mandrill & BooYaa Tribe. Git educated. Both bands could combine five or more forms of music seamlessly.
Blessings too my big homie seaweed , 2 more years and coming home . You made it...... We're going fishing . Boo ya tribe all day, South side sends love and respect.
had your cassettes back in the 80"s! Good to see y'all still kicking dust in the music world! Keep it all GGGGGG! Funking in the village Ewa Beach.......76South
early 90s i hang little time with these cool guys after their concert, in their tourbus, Timebomb took me on...never forget it...these guys gave an incredible concert...live playing...they know their business...good looking out!
