After releasing a pair of albums with the Freestyle Fellowship, To Whom it May Concern... and Innercity Griots, Acey signed to Capitol Records and released his highly acclaimed solo debut, All Balls Don't Bounce, in 1995. He returned three years later with his second album, A Book of Human Language, a collaboration with producer Mumbles.
Acey returned solo again in 2001 with his third solo album, Accepted Eclectic. In 2002, the Freestyle Fellowship returned after 9 years for the release of their third group album, Shockadoom. 2002 and 2003 saw two more solo releases, Hip Hop and the World We Live In and Love & Hate and another A-Team album ('Lab Down Under'). In 2006, Aceyalone released two more solo projects, first, Magnificent City, a collaboration with producer RJD2, followed by Grand Imperial. 2007 sees Acey releasing the first in his planned explorations of world musics, Lightining Stikes.
Widely recognized as one of the more lyrically gifted in the history of emceeing, Aceyalone embodies the sophisticated west coast style that is showcased in other indie artists such as Blackalicious and Del Tha Funkee Homosapien.
Eazy
Aceyalone Lyrics
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Project low...yeah
(I love it) Yeah-yeah!
Whoo--coo-coo-coo...
[Chorus: 2x]
I go easy on the coke, you know
Heavy on the green, don't pop the pill
Only thing I shoot up is the sound at the scene
And if the DJ pull up, I still do my thing
Hey! I gotta let you know I'm (real, real, real, real)
Tight, I'm unprofessional and this is how the session go
Look, I'm exceptional shine (real, real, real, real)
Bright, West Coast you know and yes
I'm gonna test you tonight, sensational... (real, real, real, real)
Psyched, motivational I guess it's just
A sign of the times, and when I'm facin' you
It's real, real, real high, I got a tune for you
More than just a couple of lines...
[Chorus]
I go easy on the coke, you know
Heavy on the green, don't pop the pill
Amphetamine, or aspirin
Only thing I shoot up is the sound at the scene
And if the DJ pull up...
[Chali 2Na:]
Yo, Chali 2Na! I'm the viscious, contraversial, I'm
Real, real, real, real, ill every verse I I pull will lead
A horse to water, to drink
And if they're thirsy for the
Real, real, real, real deal show no mercy when
I spit it cause I want 'em to think
Don't take it personal, I'm real, real, real, real
Straight, make it perfect for the people
In the place to connect
I'm never fake I keep it
Real, real, real, real
Safe the type a stuff to show the celebrated respect
[Bionik:]
Say me no sniff coke don't take me fig a joke
Smoke off the green when I land on the scene
Hey who you with, take a puff off the spliff
Everybody know the type of flow you dealin' with,
No pop pill, 'cause' it might make me ill
Got to spread the word, so the people know the deal
Forget what ya heard, yo I got to keep it real...
Lemme roll it up, and light it up, and smoke it...
Yeah
[Chorus: 2x]
[Aceyalone:]
Cause on the mic ya'll, I'm
Real, real, real, real nice
So excellent, I let it all be known
To the world, pyro-techno
Real, real, real, real
Twice, far as my heff go
Betta me keep away from me (yeah!)
Can't let go I'm real, real, real, real
Close to the soundset, when I hear the
Rhythm I take, manifesto
Real, real, real, real
Dope, gimme a light bulb
First you gotta gimme some mo'
[Bionik:]
Say me no sniff coke don't take me fig a joke
Smoke off the green when I land on the scene
Hey who you with, take a puff off the spliff
Everybody know the type of flow you dealin' wit'
No pop pill, 'cause' it might make me ill
Got to spread the word, so the people know the deal
Forget what ya heard, yo I got to keep it real...
Lemme roll it up, and light it up, and smoke it...
Yeah
In "Eazy," Aceyalone and his fellow rappers emphasize their avoidance of hard drugs and their love for weed and music. The song begins with Aceyalone proclaiming his affinity for the "project low" lifestyle, which means he prefers living a modest life. He then goes on to list the drugs he doesn't partake in, including coke, amphetamines, and aspirin because the only thing he needs to get high is the music he's creating. The beat drops, and the chorus echoes this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of staying genuine, even if that means "keeping it easy." Chali 2na then jumps in with his signature deep, booming voice, asserting his lyrical superiority and urging his fans to think critically about the messages he's conveying. Finally, Bionik adds a verse similarly touting the power of weed and honest expression, completing the song's triad of arguments for staying grounded and true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Project low...yeah
Starting low
(I love it) Yeah-yeah!
Expressing enjoyment
Whoo--coo-coo-coo...
Expression of enthusiasm
I go easy on the coke, you know
I don't overdo it with cocaine
Heavy on the green, don't pop the pill
Prefer weed over other drugs like amphetamine or aspirin
Only thing I shoot up is the sound at the scene
I get high on the music only
And if the DJ pull up, I still do my thing
Even if the DJ changes the track, I will still perform
Hey! I gotta let you know I'm (real, real, real, real)
I want to emphasize that I'm authentic
Tight, I'm unprofessional and this is how the session go
I may not follow the standard procedures but still be efficient
Look, I'm exceptional shine (real, real, real, real)
I excel and perform well
Bright, West Coast you know and yes
I maintain my distinct style from the West Coast
I'm gonna test you tonight, sensational... (real, real, real, real)
I'm going to surprise you with a spectacular performance
Psyched, motivational I guess it's just
I'm psyched up and ready to go, it's just natural
A sign of the times, and when I'm facin' you
Shows how the times are and my excitement when performing
It's real, real, real high, I got a tune for you
The energy is high, and I have a great song for you
More than just a couple of lines...
More than just a few lyrics, a great musical piece
Yo, Chali 2Na! I'm the viscious, contraversial, I'm
Introducing Chali 2Na as my fellow artist
Real, real, real, real, ill every verse I I pull will lead
I put out great rhymes with a noticeable impact
A horse to water, to drink
I give people what they need to know
And if they're thirsy for the
If they want to know more
Real, real, real, real deal show no mercy when
I won't hold back when giving the details
I spit it cause I want 'em to think
I make them reflect on what I'm saying
Don't take it personal, I'm real, real, real, real
My words are not a personal attack, it's just my style
Straight, make it perfect for the people
Be honest and true when sharing your art with your audience
In the place to connect
Music is a way for people to connect
I'm never fake I keep it
I never pretend or fake my performance
Real, real, real, real
I excel where it matters
Safe the type a stuff to show the celebrated respect
Save your fake behavior for some other occasion, respect the real art
Say me no sniff coke don't take me fig a joke
I don't do cocaine, don't misjudge me
Smoke off the green when I land on the scene
I prefer smoking weed over other drugs
Hey who you with, take a puff off the spliff
Invite others to join me for a smoke
Everybody know the type of flow you dealin' with,
People are aware of my distinct musical style
No pop pill, 'cause' it might make me ill
Don't want to take any other drugs which can be harmful
Got to spread the word, so the people know the deal
I need to share my message so that everyone is aware
Forget what ya heard, yo I got to keep it real...
Ignore rumors; I'm always true to my art
Lemme roll it up, and light it up, and smoke it...
Gonna roll a joint and smoke up
Cause on the mic ya'll, I'm
When I'm on the microphone
Real, real, real, real nice
I am smooth and excellent with my delivery
So excellent, I let it all be known
I am confident of my art and my ability
To the world, pyro-techno
My music is explosive and diverse
Real, real, real, real
I am authentic, always
Twice, far as my heff go
I'm good and fine as far as my life goes
Betta me keep away from me (yeah!)
It's better if they stay away from me now!
Can't let go I'm real, real, real, real
I may be stubborn, but I'm always honest and true
Close to the soundset, when I hear the
I get close to the music and feel its power
Rhythm I take, manifesto
I take the rhythm, put in my own creativity and make it genuine
Dope, gimme a light bulb
Great music, inspire me and give me light
First you gotta gimme some mo'
Wanna feel the rhythm and music more
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDWIN M. JR. HAYES, CHARLES L. STEWART, STEFON CHINA TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DocFunky
Man, 2na looks like the kind of guy that'd be the coolest cat in the room, no matter where he was.
@MrNickhead
charli 2na is amazing...fish outta water album is epic shit...the guy is genius
@Powloe28503830
2na? King mi seh!!
@switchovercrook
I ain't looking to get into no battle with nobody here but straight up..... Aceyalone... come on, he's the top; the cream o' the crop..... both of those cats were honored to lay a track w/ him.... TRUTH
@EricHeights
FEEL MODE !!!
@roginator1
I like real real real real .. cool song
@Redrizzle187
wow aceyalone kickin dat danceall shit...nice up
@MyGoR1
Don't be hatin son
@kittygotsoul
NIIIIIICE
@nokspit
very nice