Funky Boss Lyrics
[Intro]
Whoa
[Verse 1]
Funky boss, funky boss, funky boss, funky boss
Funky boss, funky boss, get off my back (Ha, get it)
Funky boss, funky boss, funky boss, funky boss
Funky boss, funky boss, get off my back
[Sample]
What in the fuck is happening?
[Verse 2]
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 nowhere
Whoa
[Verse 1]
Funky boss, funky boss, funky boss, funky boss
Funky boss, funky boss, get off my back (Ha, get it)
Funky boss, funky boss, funky boss, funky boss
Funky boss, funky boss, get off my back
[Sample]
What in the fuck is happening?
[Verse 2]
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 nowhere
About
Genius Annotation
“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
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
- 1.Jimmy James
- 2.Funky Boss
- 3.Pass the Mic
- 4.Gratitude
- 5.Lighten Up
- 11.The Blue Nun
- 12.Stand Together
- 13.Pow
- 14.The Maestro
- 15.Groove Holmes
- 16.Live at P.J.’s
- 17.Mark on the Bus
- 18.Professor Booty
- 19.In 3's
- 20.Namasté
- 21.Dub the Mic
Credits
Produced By
Written By
Recorded At
G-Son Studios
Release Date
April 21, 1992
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