Boot Camp Clik is an American hip hop supergroup from Brooklyn, New York, which is composed of Buckshot (of Black Moon), Smif-N-Wessun (Tek and Steele), Heltah Skeltah (Rock and Ruck) and O.G.C. (Starang Wondah, Top Dog, and Louieville Sluggah). Most of the members are from Brownsville, Brooklyn, but Buckshot is from Crown Heights, Brooklyn and Tek is from Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.
Black Moon debuted in 1992 with the release of the single "Who Got Da Props?". The song became something of an underground phenomenon, and was also able to receive minor crossover success, charting on the Billboard Hot 100 at #86. The popularity of the single lead to a record deal with Nervous Wreck Records, which released the group's debut album Enta Da Stage in late 1993. The album was produced entirely by Evil Dee and Mr. Walt of Da Beatminerz, and featured the debut of Camp members Smif-N-Wessun, as well as an early appearance from Mobb Deep's Havoc. Enta Da Stage was highly acclaimed and influential over the burgeoning hardcore hip hop scene of its time. Preceding later classics like Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) by Wu-Tang Clan, Illmatic by Nas and Ready to Die by The Notorious B.I.G., Enta Da Stage served as a precursor to the resurgence of the New York hip hop scene in the mid-90s. Along with "Who Got Da Props?", the album included other classic rap singles "How Many MC's...", "Buck Em Down" and "I Got Cha Opin (Remix)", the latter becoming the group's second Hot 100 hit.
Boot camp may refer to:
Boot camps can be governmental being part of the correctional and penal system of some countries, but predominantly in the United States. Modeled after military recruit training camps, these programs are based on shock incarceration grounded on military techniques. The aggressive training used has resulted in deaths in a variety of circumstances. Boot camps are also criticized around the world for their lack of behavioral change and for the way lethal force can traumatize children and teens.<ref name="nytimes-deaths
Other countries have been closely watching the boot camp system in the U.S. but so far have been slow to copy it, if at all.
There are no research findings in favor of boot camps in light of any of the initial intentions. Recidivism rates in the U.S. among former prison inmates and boot camp participants are roughly the same. Yet, the effects of boot camps are controversially disputed, some surveys claiming lower re-offence rates, others showing no change as compared to persons serving normal time. Surveys also show different results concerning the reduction of costs. Critics add that the emphasis on authority can only result in frustration, resentment, anger, short temper, a low self-esteem and aggression rather than respect.
Recruit training, more commonly known as Basic Training and colloquially called boot camp, is the initial indoctrination and instruction given to new military personnel, enlisted and officer. After completion of Basic Training, new recruits undergo Advanced Individual Training (AIT), where they learn the skills needed for their military jobs. Officer trainees undergo more detailed programs that may either precede or follow the common recruit training in an officer training academy (which may also offer a civilian degree program simultaneously) or in special classes at a civilian university. During recruit training, drill instructors do everything possible to push a recruit to his or her physical and mental limits.
Recruit training varies by nation according to the national requirement and can be voluntary (volunteer military) or mandatory (conscription). Approximately 100 nations, including the United Kingdom and United States, have a volunteer military service. In voluntary service an individual chooses to join and thereby agrees to be subjected to the process of building an organization where each life depends on the person next to them. This voluntary status has changed the culture of military service.
[Hook: Steele w/vocal sample]
"Do you remember me? I'm a Soul Jah"
One for all and all for one
It's all for all, it's all or none
"Do you remember me? I'm a Soul Jah"
Stand for something or fall for whatever
When we ride out, we ride together, let's get busy
[Verse 1: Steele]
Yeah, I'm a Boot Camp soldier 'til I D-O-A
'Til I'm in a gunfight and my heat don't spray
Some of you believe all I do is smoke weed all day
But I stay military, mine sharp like a stingray
I'm a Boot Camp soldier 'cause I rep the streets
This means that I'll go to war for my beliefs
And I owe it to my peeps, know that helpin' 'em reach
Another level in this rap game where niggaz can eat
[Verse 2: Buckshot]
I'm a soldier like a political prisoner
This is a all-out war so you can load up your Dillingers
You willing to step up and play the front? So
First you gotta show 'em how your gun blow, aight though?
Don't go bailin' on me now, or gun failin' on me now
On the real, just hold me down, then
If I take aim, you take aim
If I bust, you bust, it's simple, do the same thing
Be a soldier, I told ya, it's all in the mind frame
They ain't ready for war, when it come they like "Ah, man"
This ain't a fashion statement
When they bash your face in, then it's back to the basics
[Hook: Steele w/vocal sample]
"Do you remember me? I'm a Soul Jah"
One for all and all for one
It's all for all, it's all or none
"Do you remember me? I'm a Soul Jah"
Stand for something or fall for whatever
When we ride out, we ride together, let's get busy
[Verse 3: Rock]
I always been a Boot Camp soldier, even though I went AWOL
It's family, when they call, I bang all
At your whole team, though, the 'Wild Boy' is back, I'm Steve-O
Without the leopard thong all in the crack (Nah)
Everything is logical, ain't no emotions here
Cut you, you dyin' fool, I'm Spock without the pointy ears
I'm goin' there, you ain't goin' where we goin', clear
The fuck outta gear, the whole in your rear, we soldier's here
[Verse 4: Sean Price]
Freak soldier, heat holder, Green Beret
Johnny Rambo, nigga, make my day
Your ass is frontin', don't make the God blast at somethin'
Sean Price is the weapon of mass destruction
Captain Black America, strapped with the gat, darin' ya
Pop two shots at your knot with the black Deringer
Sean's a soldier, see the stripe on my arm
How you wanna do it, knife or the chron's? Really, though
[Hook: Steele w/vocal sample]
"Do you remember me? I'm a Soul Jah"
One for all and all for one
It's all for all, it's all or none
"Do you remember me? I'm a Soul Jah"
Stand for something or fall for whatever
When we ride out, we ride together, let's get busy
[Verse 5: Starang Wondah]
You hear my voice, you got no choice but feel the presence
And in the underground, BCC is still legends
Now I'm back smarter, but a little older
Niggaz in my hood said that it was over
Hit the block, Ruck, Rock, black-on-block Rover
Like "Hate to say I told you so, but nigga, I told ya"
I'm the beast, a Savage like the Macho Man
Niggaz take your cheese like you the Nacho Man
And I'm not yo man, y'all niggaz so phony
You owe me, got dope for me, show me
[Verse 6: Top Dog]
Do you remember, my Boots and my troops?
My troops in those suits, we world wide
And I still rep BCC
And I'm still Top D-O-G 'cause I'm a soldier
Fatigued up, some days I'm jeaned up
My two soldiers at home keep me serene and cleaned up
So don't make me call my team up
Just ease up, see my name in them books, you wanna read up?
[Verse 7: Louieville Sluggah]
Chumps at ease, put it on freeze
Henny's in your presence, I'm about cheese
'Bout that Play-Doh, haters fuck with mines
Replace your fitted with a halo
Boot Camp's stompin' through my veins
We are, Sacman street hustlers, ain't shit change
Respect is everything and I gotta shine
Suck dick for yours, but I'll die for mines, you know
[Verse 8: Tek]
Please take a look at my battle scars
Realize it's a miracle how I survive
My Brooklyn Vietnam
I was always trained first to bomb
The element of surprise 'll put your foes on they heels
Tags on they toes, it's kill or be killed
Should I show you blueprints to a murder?
Nobody no case, you could be the murder
Confidently move, leave no trace
Consequently, the DA 'll have no case
You could take it how you want it, this is just a tip
But don't quote me, boy, 'cause I ain't said shh...
[Hook: Steele w/vocal sample]
"Do you remember me? I'm a Soul Jah"
One for all and all for one
It's all for all, it's all or none
"Do you remember me? I'm a Soul Jah"
Stand for something or fall for whatever
When we ride out, we ride together, let's get busy
"Do you remember me? I'm a Soul Jah"