1, 2, 3, ... Rhymes Galore

"1, 2, 3, ... Rhymes Galore" is a single by DJ Tomekk and Grandmaster Flash, released in 1999. It was Tomekk's debut single. It features raps by Flavor Flav, MC Rene and Afrob. Flavor Flav raps in English and Afrob and MC Rene both rap in German. The song peaked at No. 6 in Germany and No. 9 in Switzerland.

"1, 2, 3, ... Rhymes Galore"
Single by DJ Tomekk vs. Grandmaster Flash featuring Afrob, Flavor Flav and MC Rene
from the album Return of Hip Hop
Language
  • German
  • English
Released1999
GenreHip hop
Length3:27
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Songwriter(s)
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DJ Tomekk singles chronology
"1, 2, 3, ... Rhymes Galore"
(1999)
"Ich lebe für Hip Hop"
(2000)
Music video
"1, 2, 3, ... Rhymes Galore" on YouTube

Music video

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The music video begins with Afrob being detained by airport security in Berlin for unknown reasons. When he is left alone in an interview room, he makes a phone call. A payphone in New York begins ringing, and DJ Tomekk answers it. Afrob complains that he is stuck at the airport and asks if they can film later. Tomekk insists they start filming immediately instead. The music begins with Tomekk walking to a building, and Afrob can be seen dialing another number. Flavor Flav is seen holding a payphone receiver as he raps the song's first lyrics. Afrob listens to Flav's lyrics before hanging up the phone and rapping his own lyrics in the room he is being held in. Tomekk can be seen performing on turntables on a roof building. Grandmaster Flash is seen also using turntables in the street, as break dancers perform. MC Rene is seen rapping the last verses of the song as he walks through the street. The video ends with footage of a graffiti tag by graphic artist Specter Berlin [de], who worked doing art direction for Tomekk.

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."1, 2, 3, ... Rhymes Galore (Radio Mix)"3:27
2."1, 2, 3, ... Rhymes Galore (DJ Desue Remix)"3:36
3."1, 2, 3, ... Rhymes Galore (Bubblez Remix)"3:21
4."1, 2, 3, ... Rhymes Galore (DJ Sepalot Remix)"3:24
5."1, 2, 3, ... Rhymes Galore (Jeep Mix)"3:29
6."1, 2, 3, ... Rhymes Galore (Instrumental Version)"3:28

Charts

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Weekly charts

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References

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  1. ^ "DJ Tomekk vs. Grandmaster Flash feat. Afrob, Flavor Flav & MC Rene – 1, 2, 3, ... Rhymes Galore (From New York To Germany)" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  2. ^ "DJ Tomekk vs. Grandmaster Flash feat. Afrob, Flavor Flav & MC Rene – 1, 2, 3, ... Rhymes Galore (From New York To Germany)" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  3. ^ "DJ Tomekk vs. Grandmaster Flash feat. Afrob, Flavor Flav & MC Rene – 1, 2, 3, ... Rhymes Galore (From New York To Germany)". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Top 100 Single-Jahrescharts" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Archived from the original on 19 July 2015. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
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