They fuse punk energy with hip hop lyrics and instrumentation to form a sound they call "G-punk" (A combination of G-Funk and Punk). They have also been known to experiment with various other musical genres, such as reggae.
History:
(həd) pe was formed in 1994 by African-American / Brazilian-American MC Jahred Shane (aka M.C.U.D.) and lead guitarist Wesstyle, both of whom saw each other in attendance at many of the same shows in the Los Angeles and Southern Californian underground scene. They began writing songs and teamed up with Mawk (Bass guitar) who had previously been in a California-based Funk band with Jahred, Chizad (Guitar), B.C. (Drums), and DJ Product 1969 (Turntables) to form (həd) pe. Same year (1994) they also released first 8-track demo tape containing Stitches (available only on this tape), Hill (same version later released on Church of Realities) and Epilogue (later released on Serpent Boy single). Not many copies has been made, but really rarely fans put them on auctions. Recently, one copy was sold for $280.
Their first album was the Church of Realities EP, produced by Wesstyle & released independently in 1995. Upon signing to Jive Records they came out with their self-titled major label debut, which featured rerecorded versions of many of the Church of Realities songs. These earliest recordings have a gritty, striking energy to them which members of the band have attributed to their use of amphetamines. Their biggest hit was the 2000 album Broke, which saw them experimenting with a smoother hip hop influence and an arguably more focused energy to their music. Broke featured guest appearances by Serj Tankian from System of a Down and Morgan Landers from Kittie on the track "Feel Good". The band released the first single of their sophomore album, Broke, "Bartender" which got some air play on MTV.
It's been claimed that pressure from the record label lead the band to pursue a more mainstream, accessible sound with the 2003 album Blackout[citation needed]. Whatever the reason, it was not as successful as Broke had been, and in its wake many of the original members of the band went their separate ways. Sonny Mayo, formerly of Snot and Amen (Currently of Sevendust), picked up guitar duties for touring after Chizad left the band. The band also parted ways with their label of six years, Jive Records, at this time.
After signing to indie label Koch Records and adding guitarist Jaxon and drummer Moke (Formerly of Otep) to the line-up, (həd) pe frontman Jahred reworked some material he had originally written for a side-project with Fenix Jones and released the album Only in Amerika in 2005. (həd) pe continued to pursue their energy filled rap-metal in this album as well.
In June 2005 the band appeared on the cover of Origivation Magazine. The article was titled "Under F_cking Rated".
At the end of 2005, HED p.e. signed with Suburban Noize Records, and released Back 2 Base X on June 6, 2006.
Included within their very busy Tour Schedule during 2006, they toured W. Europe and the UK alongside Anglo-Welsh band, Weapons and labelmates OPM. They have also just completed a national tour alongside Papa Roach on the 2006 Zippo Hot Tour.
As of right now in 2007, (hed)p.e. plans to release yet another album on Suburban Noize Records. Most likely, according to various sources, it will be released around June/July.
Current members:
* Jahred Shane aka M.C.U.D (Paolo Sergio Gomes) - vocals /in band since beginning/
* DJ Product (Doug Boyce) - turntables/back vocals (mostly screaming) /in band since beginning/
* Mawk (Mark Young) - bass guitar /in band since beginning/
* Jaxon (Jackson Benge) - guitar - /joined after Blackout release/
* Devin Lebsack - drums /joined after signing to Suburban Noize Records/
Ex-members:
* Moke (Mark Bistany) - drums /played only on Only In Amerika/
* Chizad (Chad Benekos) - guitar /since beginning, left after Blackout release/
* B.C. (Ben Vaught) - drums /since beginning, left after Blackout release/
* Wesstyle (Wes Geer) - guitar /since beginning, left after Blackout release (with Chizad as they claim to be "guitar brothers")/
* Sonny Mayo - guitar /joined only to support Blackout tour/
* The Finger (Ken Sachs) - keyboard /since beginning, left after Church Of Realities, but he still has good relations with band/
* TiLo (Tim Murray) - back vocals /heard only on Church Of Realities, after that he has joined Methods of Mayhem)
The Truth
(həd) p.e Lyrics
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Keep my eyes wide open, keep my eyes wide open
So I'll pick up some straw dolls and I'll burn them down
Keep on feeding our bonfire
And I'll put my rusty heart into a pretty little matchbox
For yours too rugged to be preserved
And we'll be ancient stars colliding into each other's atmosphere
Stones in our pockets, but so easy to fly away
And it's so hard to take
This ain't a song about truth
And it hurts so bad
I'm king of rain and poor of everything
Since you've run run run run run away
You've run run run run run away
You've run run run run run away
You've run run run run run away
And I will give you all of my strength if you ever need protection
For you're too rare to forget
And we could screw it up or maybe find perfection
Just learn to be loved, loved as you loved me so far
But this ain't a song about truth
And it's so hard to take
This ain't a song about truth
And it hurts so bad
I'm king of rain and poor of everything
Since you've run run run run run away
You've run run run run run away
You've run run run run run away
You've run run run run run away
But this ain't a song about truth
And it's so hard to take
This ain't a song about truth
And it hurts so bad
My truth is wasted under pouring rains
Still praying for a song about truth
Still praying for a song about truth
Still praying for my song about truth
Still praying for my song about truth
The song "The Truth" by (həd) p.e is filled with emotion and an intense longing for someone who has run away. The lyrics begin with the memory of when the two first met, when the other person urged the singer to hold on to them and keep their eyes open. However, despite this, the other person has run away, leaving the singer feeling like they are the "king of rain and poor of everything". The singer then mentions wanting to burn straw dolls while feeding a bonfire, symbolic of letting go of the past and moving on.
The singer also speaks of putting their "rusty heart into a pretty little matchbox" for the other person, as their heart is too rugged to be preserved. The two individuals are compared to ancient stars colliding into each other's atmosphere, with stones in their pockets but still able to fly away. The singer is willing to give all their strength for the other person's protection, recognizing their rarity and the possibility of finding perfection in the relationship.
Despite all of this, the singer acknowledges that the song is not about truth, and it hurts so bad. The truth is wasted under pouring rains, and the singer is still praying for a song about truth. The song is a poignant reflection on the difficulties in finding and keeping love, and the pain that comes with loss.
Line by Line Meaning
When we first met you said: "Hold on to me"
At the beginning of our relationship, you promised to be there for me
Keep my eyes wide open, keep my eyes wide open
I need to be vigilant and aware of what's happening in our relationship
So I'll pick up some straw dolls and I'll burn them down
I will let go of past mistakes and focus on moving forward
Keep on feeding our bonfire
Let's keep our passion and love for each other burning strong
And I'll put my rusty heart into a pretty little matchbox
My heart has been through a lot of pain, but I want to protect it and keep it safe for you
For yours too rugged to be preserved
You have been hurt and hardened by life, and it's difficult to protect your heart
And we'll be ancient stars colliding into each other's atmosphere
Our love will be a cosmic event, a beautiful collision that will leave a mark on the universe
Stones in our pockets, but so easy to fly away
We carry the weight of the world on our shoulders, but we can rise above it and soar like birds
But this ain't a song about truth
This song is not meant to reveal any deep truths about our relationship
And it's so hard to take
It's difficult to accept that this song is not what I hoped it would be
I'm king of rain and poor of everything
I am the ruler of my own sorrows and have nothing else to my name
Since you've run run run run run away
Your absence has left me to deal with my pain on my own
And I will give you all of my strength if you ever need protection
I will be there for you, to protect you from harm and provide you with my strength
For you're too rare to forget
You are unique and special, and I could never forget you
And we could screw it up or maybe find perfection
Our relationship might not be perfect, but we can work through it and make it stronger
Just learn to be loved, loved as you loved me so far
We should learn how to accept and reciprocate love, as we have done so far
My truth is wasted under pouring rains
My honesty and vulnerability are being ignored and overlooked
Still praying for a song about truth
I am still hoping for a chance to express my true feelings in a song
Still praying for my song about truth
I am still hoping to find my own voice and express my true self
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Filippo Ghiglione
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Red Forman
The intro to this song is sick! Gives me chills everytime
Dillon Sommerville
this song is like the definition of punk rock. Hed Pe B2R D4L!
Don Anglin
this song live, is the hype, that brings the excitement and energy, to a group of people that realize that this world is goin only in the direction we take it, go spend your money on a trend that wont uplift and benefit anyone except the people that make it, i celebrate this song because if you realize it, you can understand the truth behind it.
Matt nunya
nnice man great song
Elijah Swick
dont lie to the children!!!!!
SassyCasi
YOU ARE NOT WHAT YOU OWN!
Alec Hallam
@21Bouncer as Kanye West once said on South Park, "Love em." After all, they say imatation is the most sincere form of flattery.
Dragongoat84
@Pimptastic1100 the guy who disliked this video was probly rockin out and accidently clicked the wrong button, lol
Jason Taylor
this songs name is CHILDREN!!!