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Eazy-E Lyrics


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[DJ: This is radio K-EAZY-E. Hi, this is Greg Mac. Mac Attack
And we're gonna go to the phones right now and find out what's
goin' on. Hello, who is this ?]
[Guy1: Yo, what's up ? This is Lorenzo Patterson]
[DJ: Yo man, where you callin' from ?]
[Guy1: I'm callin' from Compton and I want to hear Eazy E's new record]
[DJ: What's it called man ?]
[Guy1: Yo, it's called "Radio"]
[DJ: We got it, you called the right station. And here it is...]

Eazy E rockin' non stop on the radio
with the funky fresh hip hop in stereo
Release some rhymes that you will find demandin'
with Dre's beats that are so outstandin'
I'm gettin' busy if you know what I mean
Always settin' me a mark in the hip hop scene
On the radio the greatest of all times
like Mohammed Ali cause I punch rhymes
So tune your station, and clear all the static
and tell the truth: you didn't know that I had it
in me, to be easy about the situation
So just kick it and listen to the station
playin' my music, it's hard to lose it
It's constantly on request cause you choose it
I'm Eazy E, my rap is strong
[and your radio's def when my record's on _ LL Cool J]

[chorus:]

[You want to know why...because...]
I'm on the...
[Radio (echo) _ Chuck D]

[Dr.Dre: Yeah, ruthless radio is in effect, Dr.Dre and Yella boy is in
ya
system. And right about now we got Eazy E and MC Ren in the studio
takin'
calls. So give'em a call and ask'em how they're doin']
[ring]
Hello, this is Eazy E. What's your name ?
[Girl1: Hi, this is Joyce.
I'd like to know if I can have your phone number?]
Yes, it's 9-7-6...
[click]

Now I want to turn up my box, and make much noise
and rock the party and shock all the be -boys
Take on my radio from phono to tuner
I wouldn't have did it, later but sooner
Now I move my antenna to the center
then grab a hold of the handle and (??)
then bust a rhyme, you know I won't quit it
Am I lyin', Ren ? [MC Ren: Man, you know you're witty]
Your request is clear, that you're givin'
Without Eazy E you wouldn't be livin'
with me on a top 10, or a mix show
So hit your power button, and let's go
on vacation, with your station
that's playin' live in every location
Blowin' out ya speaker
it won't get weaker
I'll keep rockin' till I hit the peek
And your station is dope E-A-Z-why
It's on the air, but you axe why
I took out the cursin', and took rehearsin'
I feel dry, you know that I'm thirstin'
to get busy; I don't quit it
and once you hear my cut, I know you're gonna get it
Then bust a rhyme, while you're clappin' your hands
It's Eazy E on the air [rockin' without a band]

[chorus]

[DJ: You're on the radio, on K-EAZY-E, with Greg Mac. Don't forget to
join us this friday night live, we'll be jammin' it uptown with my
homeboys Eazy E, of course, N.W.A. and the whole Compton posse.
Can't make it out but, hey, stay eazy, and stay it on K-EAZY-E...
with more...radio]

Now disc jockeys are playin' me in rotation
hittin' number one spots across the nation
I'm on the charts, you can go list'em
but now listen, I'm on your system
AM or FM, I'm in power
You hear my music once every hour
So listen up to the rhyme and percussion
but do this with no discussion
Eazy's easin' fans I'm pleasin'
Why, I'm on top yo, I got reason
With no profanity, but what can I say
Yo Dre [Dr.Dre: What up ?] Do it your way
On the radio you get more looser
Take my word you're a dope producer
We combine to put out hits
but jealous people, they just have fits
cause we get airplay, but we're not through
Dre, am I serious ? [Dr.Dre: Cold word] Well thank you !
People that hear me, they know what I'm sayin'
On the air, I don't be playin'
Just gettin' my point across to the public
Rhymin' on the radio, that's my subject
I can play [rock], but I prefer [hip hop]
It's Eazy E on your radio non stop !

[chorus]

[MC Ren: Yo, this is MC Ren, can you comprehend ? We're for bite just
like TNT. Yo, what's the time ?]
[Girl2: Hi, my name is Tushie and I'd like to know when I get
paid, motha...]
[plop]
[Dr.Dre: You got ganked...
Hello, you're on the air. What's up ?]
[Girls: Hello, we'd like to speak to that cuty pie DJ speed]
[DJ Speed: Yo, this is DJ speed. What's up ?]
[Girls: The joke's on you, Jack ! Hahaha !]
[Dr.Dre: Hello, you're on the air]
[Guy3: Hey, what's up ? This is Nasty Naz callin' from Seattle]
[Dr.Dre: Hey, what's happenin', homeboy ?]
[Guy3: I'm callin' to be on Eazy E's new record, "Radio"]
[Dr.Dre: Man, you're late. The record is already o...]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eazy-E's song "Radio" depict the experience of tuning in to a radio station and hearing the artist's own music played. The song begins with a voiceover of a radio DJ announcing a call-in segment and the caller requests Eazy-E's new track titled "Radio". Eazy then goes on to describe his passion for creating rhymes with the assistance of legendary rapper, Dr. Dre's beats. Throughout the song, Eazy-E emphasizes the importance of radio airplay and how it has helped him gain widespread recognition. He also mentions his skill in creating unique rhymes and catchy beats, as well as his desire to keep the music free of profanity. The song concludes with a playful exchange between Eazy and various callers that showcases his sense of humor and popularity.


Line by Line Meaning

Eazy E rockin' non stop on the radio
Eazy E's music is constantly playing on the radio without any breaks


with the funky fresh hip hop in stereo
His music is a unique blend of fresh and funky hip hop that sounds great in stereo


Release some rhymes that you will find demandin'
Eazy E delivers powerful and captivating lyrics that you won't be able to resist


with Dre's beats that are so outstandin'
Dr. Dre's beats in Eazy E's songs are exceptional and stand out from the rest


I'm gettin' busy if you know what I mean
Eazy E is fully engaged and active in his music, if you catch his drift


Always settin' me a mark in the hip hop scene
He continually sets a high standard and makes his mark in the hip hop industry


On the radio the greatest of all times
Eazy E is considered one of the greatest artists of all time on the radio


like Mohammed Ali cause I punch rhymes
Similar to how Muhammad Ali throws punches in boxing, Eazy E delivers powerful and impactful rhymes


So tune your station, and clear all the static
Listeners should adjust their radio to his station and eliminate any interference


and tell the truth: you didn't know that I had it
He wants listeners to admit that they didn't realize how talented he truly is


in me, to be easy about the situation
He surprises people with his laid-back and confident attitude in difficult circumstances


So just kick it and listen to the station
Listeners should relax and enjoy his music on the radio


playin' my music, it's hard to lose it
Once his music starts playing, it becomes difficult to resist or forget


It's constantly on request cause you choose it
His music is frequently requested because listeners choose to hear it


I'm Eazy E, my rap is strong
Eazy E confidently boasts about his strong rap skills


[and your radio's def when my record's on _ LL Cool J]
LL Cool J acknowledges that the radio becomes even more incredible when Eazy E's record is playing


[You want to know why...because...]
He now explains the reasons behind his radio success


I'm on the...
He is frequently featured on


[Radio (echo) _ Chuck D]
Chuck D echoes the word 'Radio' to emphasize its significance


[Dr.Dre: Yeah, ruthless radio is in effect, Dr.Dre and Yella boy is in ya system.
Dr. Dre and Yella boy dominate the radio with their ruthless style and are present in listeners' systems


And right about now we got Eazy E and MC Ren in the studio takin' calls.
Eazy E and MC Ren are currently in the studio answering phone calls from fans


So give'em a call and ask'em how they're doin']
Fans are encouraged to call and inquire about Eazy E and MC Ren's well-being


Hello, this is Eazy E. What's your name ?
Eazy E answers a call and introduces himself, asking for the caller's name


[Girl1: Hi, this is Joyce. I'd like to know if I can have your phone number?]
Joyce asks if she can have Eazy E's phone number, expressing interest in him


Yes, it's 9-7-6...
Eazy E starts mentioning his phone number but is interrupted


[click]
The call abruptly ends


Now I want to turn up my box, and make much noise
Eazy E desires to increase the volume and create a significant impact with his music


and rock the party and shock all the be-boys
He wants to energize the party and amaze all the breakdancers


Take on my radio from phono to tuner
He wants to control the radio, from the device itself to the tuning knob


I wouldn't have did it, later but sooner
He would have taken this action, just not as delayed as expected


Now I move my antenna to the center
He adjusts his antenna position to get the best signal reception


then grab a hold of the handle and (??)
He reaches for the radio's handle, possibly to adjust a setting


then bust a rhyme, you know I won't quit it
He proceeds to deliver a rap verse without any intention of stopping


Am I lyin', Ren ? [MC Ren: Man, you know you're witty]
Eazy E humorously asks MC Ren if he's lying, and MC Ren confirms his wit


Your request is clear, that you're givin'
He acknowledges the clear request that his listeners are making


Without Eazy E you wouldn't be livin'
He asserts that his music is essential for the listeners' existence


with me on a top 10, or a mix show
He is featured on popular charts and mix shows


So hit your power button, and let's go
He encourages listeners to turn on their radio and join the musical journey


on vacation, with your station
Listening to his music is like going on a musical vacation with their favorite station


that's playin' live in every location
His music is being played live in various locations at the same time


Blowin' out ya speaker
His music is so powerful that it blows out the artists


it won't get weaker
The music will remain strong and impactful without losing its intensity


I'll keep rockin' till I hit the peek
Eazy E will continue to rock and perform until he reaches his peak


And your station is dope E-A-Z-why
He compliments the station, saying it's excellent, just like his name 'E-A-Z-why'


It's on the air, but you axe why
His music is being broadcasted, but listeners question why it's so good


I took out the cursin', and took rehearsin'
He removed profanity from his music and invested time in rehearsing


I feel dry, you know that I'm thirstin'
He expresses his desire to create more music and satisfy his artistic thirst


to get busy; I don't quit it
His dedication to making music is unwavering


and once you hear my cut, I know you're gonna get it
He is confident that once people listen to his song, they will understand and appreciate it


Then bust a rhyme, while you're clappin' your hands
He encourages listeners to clap along while he delivers a rap verse


It's Eazy E on the air [rockin' without a band]
Eazy E proudly announces his presence on the airwaves, showcasing his talent without needing a band


[chorus]
The chorus repeats


[DJ: You're on the radio, on K-EAZY-E, with Greg Mac. Don't forget to join us this friday night live, we'll be jammin' it uptown with my homeboys Eazy E, of course, N.W.A. and the whole Compton posse. Can't make it out but, hey, stay eazy, and stay it on K-EAZY-E... with more...radio]
DJ Greg Mac encourages listeners to stay tuned to K-EAZY-E and announces a forthcoming live event featuring Eazy E, N.W.A., and the Compton posse


Now disc jockeys are playin' me in rotation
Disc jockeys are including Eazy E's songs in their regular playlists


hittin' number one spots across the nation
His songs are rising to the top of national charts


I'm on the charts, you can go list'em
He proudly states that his songs are on the charts and invites listeners to check for themselves


but now listen, I'm on your system
He points out that his music is now part of the listeners' radio systems


AM or FM, I'm in power
Regardless of whether it's AM or FM radio, Eazy E's music holds significant influence


You hear my music once every hour
His songs are played repeatedly, ensuring listeners hear them at least once per hour


So listen up to the rhyme and percussion
He urges the audience to pay attention to the lyrics and the rhythmic beats


but do this with no discussion
He expects the audience to follow his instructions without questioning


Eazy's easin' fans I'm pleasin'
Eazy E aims to satisfy and please his fans


Why, I'm on top yo, I got reason
He confidently claims to be at the top of his game with valid reasons


With no profanity, but what can I say
He highlights that his music doesn't contain profanity, but he still delivers impactful and meaningful lyrics


Yo Dre [Dr.Dre: What up ?] Do it your way
Eazy E supports Dr. Dre's creative autonomy, giving him the freedom to produce music his way


On the radio you get more looser
Listeners become more relaxed when they hear Eazy E's music on the radio


Take my word you're a dope producer
He assures the audience that they will appreciate the incredible production quality in his music


We combine to put out hits
Eazy E and Dr. Dre collaborate to create successful and popular songs


but jealous people, they just have fits
Envious individuals struggle to handle Eazy E's success and talent


cause we get airplay, but we're not through
Despite already receiving airplay, Eazy E and Dr. Dre are far from done in their musical journey


Dre, am I serious ? [Dr.Dre: Cold word] Well thank you !
Eazy E asks Dr. Dre a rhetorical question about his seriousness, and Dr. Dre responds positively, appreciating his compliment


People that hear me, they know what I'm sayin'
Those who listen to Eazy E's music understand the message and meaning behind his lyrics


On the air, I don't be playin'
Eazy E takes his radio appearances seriously and doesn't fool around


Just gettin' my point across to the public
His intention is to convey his message effectively to the general public


Rhymin' on the radio, that's my subject
His subject matter revolves around rapping on the radio, which he excels at


I can play [rock], but I prefer [hip hop]
While he's capable of playing rock music, his preference and strength lie in hip hop


It's Eazy E on your radio non stop !
Eazy E's presence on the radio is continuous, never stopping


[chorus]
The chorus repeats


[MC Ren: Yo, this is MC Ren, can you comprehend ? We're for bite just like TNT. Yo, what's the time ?]
MC Ren introduces himself and asks if the listeners understand. He also compares themselves to TNT, known for its explosive nature. He then asks the time, possibly to set up a joke


[Girl2: Hi, my name is Tushie and I'd like to know when I get paid, motha...]
Tushie introduces herself and hilariously asks when she will get paid, but her sentence is cut off


[plop]
The sound of something falling or being dropped


[Dr.Dre: You got ganked...
Dr. Dre comments that something went wrong or didn't work out for Tushie


Hello, you're on the air. What's up ?
Dr. Dre answers another call and greets the caller, asking what's going on


[Girls: Hello, we'd like to speak to that cuty pie DJ speed]
A group of girls wants to talk to DJ Speed and calls him a cute person


[DJ Speed: Yo, this is DJ speed. What's up ?]
DJ Speed introduces himself and asks what's happening


[Girls: The joke's on you, Jack ! Hahaha !]
The girls play a prank on DJ Speed, fooling him and finding it amusing


[Dr.Dre: Hello, you're on the air]
Dr. Dre takes another call and identifies that the caller is on the air


[Guy3: Hey, what's up ? This is Nasty Naz callin' from Seattle]
Nasty Naz greets Dr. Dre and introduces himself as a caller from Seattle


[Dr.Dre: Hey, what's happenin', homeboy ?]
Dr. Dre warmly engages with Nasty Naz, eager to know what's happening


[Guy3: I'm callin' to be on Eazy E's new record, 'Radio']
Nasty Naz calls to express his desire to be a part of Eazy E's new record 'Radio'


[Dr.Dre: Man, you're late. The record is already o...]
Dr. Dre informs Nasty Naz that he's late, as the record is already fully completed




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JIMMY HARRY, EVAN A ROGERS, CARL ALLEN STURKEN

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Nas

Eazy E rockin' non stop on the radio
with the funky fresh hip hop in stereo
Release some rhymes that you will find demandin'
with Dre's beats that are so outstandin'
I'm gettin' busy if you know what I mean
Always settin' me a mark in the hip hop scene
On the radio the greatest of all times
like Mohammed Ali cause I punch rhymes
So tune your station, and clear all the static
and tell the truth: you didn't know that I had it
in me, to be easy about the situation
So just kick it and listen to the station
playin' my music, it's hard to lose it
It's constantly on request cause you choose it
I'm Eazy E, my rap is strong
and your radio's def when my record's on - [LL Cool J]

[chorus:]

(You wanna know why...because...)
I'm on the...
Radio [echo] - [Chuck D]

[Dr.Dre:] Yeah, ruthless radio is in effect, Dr.Dre and Yella boy is in ya
system. And right about now we got Eazy E and MC Ren in the studio takin'
calls. So give'em a call and ask'em how they're doin'
[ring]
Hello, this is Eazy E. What's your name ?
[Girl1:] Hi, this is Joyce.
I'd like to know if I can have your phone number?
Yes, it's 9-7-6...
[click]

Now I wanna turn up my box, and make much noise
and rock the party and shock all the B-boys
Take on my radio from phono to tuner
I wouldn't have did it, later but sooner
Now I move my antenna to the center
then grab a hold of the handle and (??)
then bust a rhyme, you know I won't quit it
Am I lyin', Ren ? ([MC Ren:] Man, you know you're witty)
Your request is clear, that you're givin'
Without Eazy E you wouldn't be livin'
with me on a top 10, or a mix show
So hit your power button, and let's go
on vacation, with your station
that's playin' live in every location
Blowin' out ya speaker
it won't get weaker
I'll keep rockin' till I hit the peek
And your station is dope E-A-Z-Y
It's on the air, but you axe why
I took out the cursin', and took rehearsin'
I feel dry, you know that I'm thirstin'
to get busy; I don't quit it
and once you hear my cut, I know you're gonna get it
Then bust a rhyme, while you're clappin' your hands
It's Eazy E on the air (rockin' without a band)

[chorus]

[DJ:] You're on the radio, on K-EAZY-E, with Greg Mac. Don't forget to
join us this friday night live, we'll be jammin' it uptown with my
homeboys Eazy E, of course, N.W.A. and the whole Compton posse.
Can't make it out but, hey, stay eazy, and stay it on K-EAZY-E...
with more...radio

Now disc jockeys are playin' me in rotation
hittin' number one spots across the nation
I'm on the charts, you can go list'em
but now listen, I'm on your system
AM or FM, I'm in power
You hear my music once every hour
So listen up to the rhyme and percussion
but do this with no discussion
Eazy's easin' fans I'm pleasin'
Why, I'm on top yo, I got reason
With no profanity, but what can I say
Yo Dre ([Dr. Dre:] What up ?) Do it your way
On the radio you get more looser
Take my word you're a dope producer
We combine to put out hits
but jealous people, they just have fits
cause we get airplay, but we're not thru
Dre, am I serious ? ([Dr. Dre:] Cold word) Well thank you !
People that hear me, they know what I'm sayin'
On the air, I don't be playin'
Just gettin' my point across to the public
Rhymin' on the radio, that's my subject
I can play (rock), but I prefer (hip hop)
It's Eazy E on your radio non stop !



Mike Johnson

This is one of Easy E's most underrated songs greetings from LA this shit is HARD, RIP.
[DJ:] This is radio K-EAZY-E. Hi, this is Greg Mac. Mac Attack
And we're gonna go to the phones right now and find out what's
goin' on. Hello, who is this ?
[Guy1:] Yo, what's up ? This is Lorenzo Patterson
[DJ:] Yo man, where you callin' from ?
[Guy1:] I'm callin' from Compton and I wanna hear Eazy E's new record
[DJ:] What's it called man ?
[Guy1:] Yo, it's called "Radio"
[DJ:] We got it, you called the right station. And here it is...

Eazy E rockin' non stop on the radio
with the funky fresh hip hop in stereo
Release some rhymes that you will find demandin'
with Dre's beats that are so outstandin'
I'm gettin' busy if you know what I mean
Always settin' me a mark in the hip hop scene
On the radio the greatest of all times
like Mohammed Ali cause I punch rhymes
So tune your station, and clear all the static
and tell the truth: you didn't know that I had it
in me, to be easy about the situation
So just kick it and listen to the station
playin' my music, it's hard to lose it
It's constantly on request cause you choose it
I'm Eazy E, my rap is strong
and your radio's def when my record's on - [LL Cool J]

[chorus:]

(You wanna know why...because...)
I'm on the...
Radio [echo] - [Chuck D]

[Dr.Dre:] Yeah, ruthless radio is in effect, Dr.Dre and Yella boy is in ya
system. And right about now we got Eazy E and MC Ren in the studio takin'
calls. So give'em a call and ask'em how they're doin'
[ring]
Hello, this is Eazy E. What's your name ?
[Girl1:] Hi, this is Joyce.
I'd like to know if I can have your phone number?
Yes, it's 9-7-6...
[click]

Now I wanna turn up my box, and make much noise
and rock the party and shock all the B-boys
Take on my radio from phono to tuner
I wouldn't have did it, later but sooner
Now I move my antenna to the center
then grab a hold of the handle and (??)
then bust a rhyme, you know I won't quit it
Am I lyin', Ren ? ([MC Ren:] Man, you know you're witty)
Your request is clear, that you're givin'
Without Eazy E you wouldn't be livin'
with me on a top 10, or a mix show
So hit your power button, and let's go
on vacation, with your station
that's playin' live in every location
Blowin' out ya speaker
it won't get weaker
I'll keep rockin' till I hit the peek
And your station is dope E-A-Z-Y
It's on the air, but you axe why
I took out the cursin', and took rehearsin'
I feel dry, you know that I'm thirstin'
to get busy; I don't quit it
and once you hear my cut, I know you're gonna get it
Then bust a rhyme, while you're clappin' your hands
It's Eazy E on the air (rockin' without a band)

[chorus]

[DJ:] You're on the radio, on K-EAZY-E, with Greg Mac. Don't forget to
join us this friday night live, we'll be jammin' it uptown with my
homeboys Eazy E, of course, N.W.A. and the whole Compton posse.
Can't make it out but, hey, stay eazy, and stay it on K-EAZY-E...
with more...radio

Now disc jockeys are playin' me in rotation
hittin' number one spots across the nation
I'm on the charts, you can go list'em
but now listen, I'm on your system
AM or FM, I'm in power
You hear my music once every hour
So listen up to the rhyme and percussion
but do this with no discussion
Eazy's easin' fans I'm pleasin'
Why, I'm on top yo, I got reason
With no profanity, but what can I say
Yo Dre ([Dr. Dre:] What up ?) Do it your way
On the radio you get more looser
Take my word you're a dope producer
We combine to put out hits
but jealous people, they just have fits
cause we get airplay, but we're not thru
Dre, am I serious ? ([Dr. Dre:] Cold word) Well thank you !
People that hear me, they know what I'm sayin'
On the air, I don't be playin'
Just gettin' my point across to the public
Rhymin' on the radio, that's my subject
I can play (rock), but I prefer (hip hop)
It's Eazy E on your radio non stop !

[chorus]

[MC Ren:] Yo, this is MC Ren, can you comprehend ? We're for bite just
like TNT. Yo, what's the time ?
[Girl2:] Hi, my name is Tushie and I'd like to know when I get
paid, motha...
[plop]
[Dr. Dre:] You got ganked...
Hello, you're on the air. What's up ?
[Girls:] Hello, we'd like to speak to that cuty pie DJ speed
[DJ Speed:] Yo, this is DJ speed. What's up ?
[Girls:] The joke's on you, Jack ! Hahaha !
[Dr. Dre:] Hello, you're on the air
[Guy3:] Hey, what's up ? This is Nasty Naz callin' from Seattle
[Dr. Dre:] Hey, what's happenin', homeboy ?
[Guy3:] I'm callin' to be on Eazy E's new record, "Radio"
[Dr. Dre:] Man, you're late. The record is already o.



All comments from YouTube:

devious187

Straight awesomeness... Ice Cube's rhymes and Eazy's voice, amazing... Add a Dre beat and you have pure gold

Huey Uchiha

I used this song back in high school in 2016 and won first place in the talent show dressed up as Eazy E

Amber Patterson

Nice lol you deserved it

Kevin McDonald

That was probably dope!!! Congratulations dude!!!

Mr. Dawson

Bro in 2015 I always played Eazy-EπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

Gary Sharp

Proper

james morales

Me too in 1988

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Fade to black

EVERY TIME that I hear that breakdown at 2:14 it sends chills down my spine!!!

The Music Channel

Definately one if Easy E’s underrated songs.

stoner simpson

eazy e's most underated song . this shit hard

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