In 1989, the group signed with Eazy-E's Ruthless Records. While there, the group became an additional influence in pioneering with N.W.A. Their first album on Ruthless, 1990's Livin' Like Hustlers, featured a guest appearance from N.W.A and production from Dr. Dre. Above the Law member Cold 187um worked closely with Dre on production, and the two greatly influenced each other. The songs "Murder Rap" and "Untouchable" became minor hits from the album. "Murder Rap" appeared in the 2008 film Pineapple Express. The song "Freedom of Speech" was featured in the 1990 movie Pump Up the Volume and its soundtrack album. In September 1990, members of Above the Law clashed with Ice Cube and his posse, Da Lench Mob, during the annual New Music Seminar conference.
The group's first full-length album, Livin' Like Hustlers, was released in 1990. This album, which came out before Dr. Dre's The Chronic, featured a similar G-Funk sound. Cold 187um has claimed that he was the first to pioneer the G-Funk style and that Dr. Dre's new sound was largely inspired by his work on that album. In 1994, the group released Uncle Sam's Curse, their last album on Ruthless Records. It included the minor hit "Black Superman".
Shortly after Eazy-E's death, the group signed with Tommy Boy Records in 1996. There, they released Time Will Reveal in 1996 and Legends in 1999. In the same year, the group signed with Suge Knight's Death Row Records, but they left the label in 2002. Above the Law was also part of the West Coast Rap All-Stars, contributing to "We're All in the Same Gang," a 1990 collaboration of West Coast hip-hop artists promoting an anti-violence message.
On the morning of July 7, 2012, multiple sources confirmed that emcee KMG the Illustrator had died. Longtime Above the Law affiliate Kokane announced the rapper's death on his Twitter account the same day. While the cause of death remains officially unknown, Big Hutch stated that he died of a heart attack while taking a shower. He was 43 years old.
Four of the group's most popular music videos, "Black Superman," "Call It What U Want" featuring 2Pac, "V.S.O.P.," and the long-form music video "V.S.O.P. REMIX" were written and directed by Marty Thomas, Eazy-E's longtime Ruthless Records film director. Thomas also wrote and directed the controversial and ultimately banned Uncle Sam's Curse album television commercials. These commercials featured disturbing imagery, including the KKK chasing Above the Law past a church with burning torches and a white "Uncle Sam" pulling a newborn African-American baby from its mother's arms. The commercial won several prestigious international awards.
According to Kokane, a new Above the Law album was recorded before KMG's death. Cold 187um has stated that over 30 unreleased tracks were recorded while KMG was still alive, with the rumored title Victims of Global Politics. However, no release date has been announced.
Above the Law claims to have invented the "G-funk" sound, which was later popularized by Dr. Dre's The Chronic.
Studio albums
Livin' Like Hustlers (1990)
Black Mafia Life (1993)
Uncle Sam's Curse (1994)
Time Will Reveal (1996)
Legends (1998)
Forever: Rich Thugs, Book One (1999)
Sex, Money & Music (2009)
Pomona Love (2024)
The 'G' In Me
Above the Law Lyrics
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Aoowwwww, aoowwwwww, ha ha, aooww, aoww
I took the G and the Gangster, I took the G from Gigolo
So when I roll on my window, I make sure I get at that whore
I took the G and the Gangster, I took the G from Gigolo
So when I roll on my window, I make sure I get at that whore
[PEE GEE]Zoe and hoe, these guys, yo they can't chill
This is how they groove, as hell yeah
You can't be titanium
OOOOhh God, are you glad?
[Cold 187Um]
The definition of my status; I'm a G
Cause some of you wanna see me, and some of you wanna be me
You couldn't even break my sweat
Hollerin' 187 but they ain't killed shit yet
Yo, but I'm a player to the T
Aww yes, and I can take you back just like the cold jack memory
I got strikes, so guess I got many stripes
From checkin' a gang of niggaz, and landin' a gang of pipes
Whores know I do it good, those know I do it good
See, they don't try to test and I wish they would
Cause I ain't standin' out like those from the past
Cause if I'm goin' off the gangbang, I'm still quick to blast
So fuck the drive-by, I stepped out, and stepped up
And if we got beef, BOO, you're fucked
I got skills to pay my grandchildren's bills
[KM.G]
How you're livin' player?
[Cold 187Um]
Cause I'm in time and time and time again
I've found myself in a green 2B
Gouge his eyes out, goin' for a long long ride
Aoowww, and it's like bobba dabbab bam bam battattam
Bam bam, bam bam, she said: ooooh wait a minute
But I was full of that Gin and Juice
So I'm all in ridin' that ass like a horse
Cause boom boom boom me a bad boy
Ugh, I wake them up, and I make them smilled the coffee
And when I'm finished up, umm, they want another cup
Cause it's good, good to the last drop
So baby get on your knees and do me like you did last summer
Ugh, I think I lost my memory
That was it you? - or was it Shierce?
Or was it because I'm Dell? - or was it because I'm Vivi?
Don't be surpriced cause I played you like that
Awww, Cause I'm a straight up man
[Chorus: Cold 187Um, Kokane & KM.G w/ minor variations]
I took the G and the Gangster, I took the G from Gigolo
So when I roll on my window, I make sure I get at that whore
I took the G and the Gangster, I took the G and Gigolo
So when I roll on my window, I make sure I get at that whore
[KM.G]
G, I'm kind of weak when it comes to the tits, your nipples
Let me hit and pull your Chili dim pussy
I'm kind of owned the Smith & Wesson side of the industry
Is you fearin' me?
Claimin' straight Pimp Gang, blast when I'm on ahh.
Hit you on the backside, bounce on my 'tonas
Straight through your hood, I be on my way
With some Endo and a fifth of Alaz
[Cold 187Um] Cause ain't no Sunshine.
Yeah, it's kind of cloudy
Ask me why I pumped my nine, cause your hood is kind of rowdy
I'm out here sexin' on drunk
Plus, I got two and ounce chickens in my truck
Hold up, the nigga has pagered on
[Cold 187Um] Nigga, where are my shit at?
But I'm out here flexin' and it just don't quit
See, I'm kind of large and when it comes to my Johnson
I'm flossin, I'm sexin, I'm stabbin, perfection
Make a fleece, make a bomb ass fleece
Hittin' them Doggystyle, waddin' a gallon of V.S.O.P.
Saggin' as I be in their crib
Called the niggaz in the Clinic tell them just what I did
[Chorus: Cold 187Um, Kokane & KM.G w/ minor variations X2]
I took the G and the Gangster, I took the G and Gigolo
So when I roll on my window, I make sure I get at that whore
[PEE GEE]
Yeah, (Spanish word)
These guys, yo they can't chill
This is how they groove, as hell yeah
You can't be titanium
OOOOhh God, are you glad?
[Kokane]
I get at that whore.
[Cold 187Um]
I took the G and the Gangster, I took the G and Gigolo.
The lyrics to Above the Law's song "The 'G' In Me" showcases the gangster lifestyle, as they refer to themselves as "G's" multiple times throughout the song. The chorus repeats the line "I took the G and the Gangster, I took the G from Gigolo, so when I roll on my window, I make sure I get at that whore," emphasizing their dominance and power over women. The lyrics throughout the song boast about their gang affiliation, sexual conquests, and ability to intimidate others. Cold 187Um raps, "the definition of my status; I'm a G. Cause some of you wanna see me, and some of you wanna be me," presenting the idea that being a gangster is something to be admired and sought after. Overall, the song glorifies violence, objectification of women, and a lifestyle that often leads to negative consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Aoowwwww, aoowwwwww, ha ha, aooww, aoww
Intro sound effects
I took the G and the Gangster, I took the G from Gigolo
I embody the qualities of a gangster and a gigolo
So when I roll on my window, I make sure I get at that whore
I pursue women aggressively
Zoe and hoe, these guys, yo they can't chill
These individuals are always hustling
This is how they groove, as hell yeah
This is their way of life and they embrace it
You can't be titanium
You can't be strong and resistant like me
OOOOhh God, are you glad?
Expressing confidence and superiority
The definition of my status; I'm a G
I am a true gangster
Cause some of you wanna see me, and some of you wanna be me
Others are either envious or aspire to be like me
You couldn't even break my sweat
I am unfazed by any opposition
Hollerin' 187 but they ain't killed shit yet
Others claim to be lethal but have not taken any real action
Yo, but I'm a player to the T
I am a master at what I do
Aww yes, and I can take you back just like the cold jack memory
I have a sharp recollection and can recall events with ease
I got strikes, so guess I got many stripes
I have a reputation and experience in many areas
From checkin' a gang of niggaz, and landin' a gang of pipes
I have confronted and defeated many opponents
Whores know I do it good, those know I do it good
Women are aware of my sexual prowess
See, they don't try to test and I wish they would
People are intimidated by me and I welcome a challenge
Cause I ain't standin' out like those from the past
I am not like previous gangsters, I am unique
Cause if I'm goin' off the gangbang, I'm still quick to blast
I am always prepared to defend myself
So fuck the drive-by, I stepped out, and stepped up
I am not afraid to confront my enemies face-to-face
And if we got beef, BOO, you're fucked
If we have a problem, you will not come out on top
I got skills to pay my grandchildren's bills
I am successful and wealthy
How you're livin' player?
Asking how someone is doing
Yo player, by bein' real
By being authentic and true to oneself
Cause I'm in time and time and time again
I have consistently proven myself
I've found myself in a green 2B
I have obtained wealth and success
Gouge his eyes out, goin' for a long long ride
I will inflict harm and take my time doing it
Aoowww, and it's like bobba dabbab bam bam battattam
Expressing arousal and excitement
She said: ooooh wait a minute
A woman expressing hesitation
But I was full of that Gin and Juice
I was under the influence of alcohol
So I'm all in ridin' that ass like a horse
I am aggressively engaging in sexual activity
Cause boom boom boom me a bad boy
I am a troublemaker
Ugh, I wake them up, and I make them smilled the coffee
I am skilled at satisfying women sexually
And when I'm finished up, umm, they want another cup
Women are left wanting more after being with me
Cause it's good, good to the last drop
I am exceptional in sexual performance
So baby get on your knees and do me like you did last summer
Demanding sexual activity from a woman
Ugh, I think I lost my memory
Pretending to not remember past sexual partners
That was it you? - or was it Shierce?
Asking which woman he was with
- or was it because I'm Dell? - or was it because I'm Vivi?
Jokingly implying that he does not remember his own name
Don't be surpriced cause I played you like that
Revealing that his forgetting is a ploy to appear more desirable
Awww, Cause I'm a straight up man
Asserting that he is honest and authentic
I took the G and the Gangster, I took the G and Gigolo
Repeating the chorus
G, I'm kind of weak when it comes to the tits, your nipples
I am easily enticed by female physical features
Let me hit and pull your Chili dim pussy
Demanding sexual activity
I'm kind of owned the Smith & Wesson side of the industry
I am involved in the business of weapons
Is you fearin' me?
Asking if others are intimidated by him
Claimin' straight Pimp Gang, blast when I'm on ahh.
Boasting about his gang affiliation and willingness to engage in violence
Hit you on the backside, bounce on my 'tonas
Referring to sexual activity
Straight through your hood, I be on my way
Traveling through different areas without fear
With some Endo and a fifth of Alaz
Carrying marijuana and alcohol
Cause ain't no Sunshine.
A reference to hardships and struggles
Yeah, it's kind of cloudy
Things are not going well
Ask me why I pumped my nine, cause your hood is kind of rowdy
Explaining why he carries a gun for protection
I'm out here sexin' on drunk
Having sex while under the influence
Plus, I got two and ounce chickens in my truck
Transporting drugs and women
Hold up, the nigga has pagered on
Someone has tried to contact him
Nigga, where are my shit at?
Demanding to know the location of his belongings
But I'm out here flexin' and it just don't quit
Continuing to show off and assert dominance
See, I'm kind of large and when it comes to my Johnson
Boasting about his sexual organ
I'm flossin, I'm sexin, I'm stabbin, perfection
Describing his expert sexual abilities
Make a fleece, make a bomb ass fleece
Referring to sex with a woman of exceptional skill
Hittin' them Doggystyle, waddin' a gallon of V.S.O.P.
Engaging in sexual activity with a large quantity of liquor
Saggin' as I be in their crib
Acting cool and casual while in a woman's home
Called the niggaz in the Clinic tell them just what I did
Boasting to friends about his sexual escapades
I get at that whore.
Repeating the chorus
Yeah, (Spanish word)
Spanish interjection
Contributed by Hannah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MrEarlmurray
Still bumping this in 2023💪🏽💪🏽
@princeital5176
That's Hutch & Kokane in background , salute above the law
@newmonkeycrew1
Underrated classic love from the UK RIP KMG
@jameswalker9149
One of the best song ever written above the law are fire
@antoniogambardella785
Timeless classic 💣🔥👊🔝🎙🎤🎼
@PROFESSORO313
Hollin 187, but aint kilt shit yet!!!!!!!!! CHUUUUCH!!!!!!!!!!
@CFunk-xw2wc
Master production by Cold 187um
@PROFESSORO313
Hollin 187, but aint kilt shit yet!!!!!!!!! CHUUUUCH!!!!!!!!!!
@luvvinallmusik5748
My favorite song on the album but I didn't know why. I was blunted up one day & realized they sampled Knee Deep- the greatest 15+min song ever made.
@marlonperryman7129
Mine too one of my favorite songs ever. The beat is incredible. Vsop and weed.