Born to a Mexican father and an Afro-Cuban mother, B-Real's moved with his sister and mother out of his father's home and moved to South Gate before ending up in South Central Los Angeles. Before dropping out of Bell High School, he befriended future Cypress Hill members Sen Dog and Mellow Man Ace (who forewent staying with the group to go solo). Sen Dog, who was affiliated with the Bloods gang set known as "Neighborhood Family" [South Swan Blood], would later introduce B-Real into the set.
B-Real became a drug dealer during his Blood affiliation. His lifestyle led to being shot in the lung by a .22 pistol in 1988. The shooting and subsequent hospitalization caused Sen Dog to rethink his priorities, leave the gang and take up a job as a department store security guard.
After being introduced to DJ Muggs by Julio G the KDAY mixmaster, B-Real and Sen gained interest in Muggs' concept of an album based on experiences from Cypress Ave. in South Gate. B-Real would use his life-threatening experiences as material for the group's self-titled debut album, and other albums.
B-Real has released three mixtapes as a solo artist: The Gunslinger (2005), The Gunslinger Part. II: Fist Full of Dollars (2006) and The Gunslinger Part III: For a Few Dollars More (2007). He has also collaborated in songs with many artists, some including: KRS One, House Of Pain, Kid Frost, Psycho Realm, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Coolio, Busta Rhymes, Method Man, Deftones, LL Cool J, Everlast, Warren G, Outkast, Dilated Peoples, The Alchemist, Tha Dogg Pound, DJ Quik, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Subliminal Orphans, Chino XL, D12, The Transplants, and La Coka Nostra.
On February 24, 2009, he released his debut solo album Smoke N Mirrors. It features guest appearances from Snoop Dogg, Damian Marley, Sen Dog, Soopafly and more.
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American Psycho III (Feat. Biz
B-Real Lyrics
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You can call me insane, but the fact remains
That I'm a psycho
Better get it through your brain,
When you say my name, never say it in vain
Cause I'm a psycho
I'm a motherfuckin' omen, I bow down to no man, I'll split a bitch open,
I'll hold it then unload on you, put on poster, so everyone can notice who
Was focused on his pokin', they nose in our business, hopin' that I don't come
Smoke 'em, No one knows my notions or emotions,I'm a vulture,
Close to croakin' any moment, and I know when, I could fuck the culture up,
Probably rap, a maniac, wit anxiety attacks, I don't wanna chat, speak when
You spoken to, and I don't have to read a fuckin' magazine or quotable, to notice
What you hoes'll do
We all soldiers, we move as a unit, we all roll up, show up at your residence
And light your front door up, get scared, life ain't fair, and I'm prepared to blast you
Just as fast as dre can say hell yeah, so watch what you say, cause it can happen
Either today or the next minute, I can draw the heater and spray and I'm dead
Serious, you could be dead period, end of story, I'm on your porch wit a gun and
Your son sippin a forty, No one can hold me, I does it all by my lonely,
Stomp your head while you awake, you'll be looking like gumby, Aftermath and Shady bitch
You can read it and weep, you see my poster in the hood for the G of the week
I'm a little bit off the chain,
You can call me insane, but the fact remains
That I'm a psycho
Better get it through your brain,
When you say my name, never say it in vain
Cause I'm a psycho
They found Saddam, but they ain't gonna find me, I'll be under a tree,
In Buttfuck Tennessee, and I don't know too much about my daddy,
Except he spit in my face and fucked me in my fanny, I ain't a racist
I just hate whites, fags and dykes, blacks and transvestites, 13 years old
And joined a fucking gang, hair under my ass cheeks feeling the fucking pain
Am I insane?, who really knows, cause any second my temper can fucking
Blow, I get colder than December, black the fuck out, tomorrow won't even remember
See Bizzare can show what violence is all about, and this Dr. Dre beat done brought it
The fuck out, run in your house and put it in your mouth, and blow your brains the fuck out
I probably got a screw loose or two or maybe three or four of 'em,
Some fell out and hit the floor,
All I know is ever since my fuckin' head hit the snowbank,
Been a little niandrotholic, no thanks to
My man D' Angelo Baily,but I just take it slow daily,
My biggest delierence, tryin' to figure whether
To use the flat head or the phillips, or just go to the Home Depot,
And pick the new power drill up,
Gives me two hours and 6 days and I'm still up,
I feel like I'm about to snap and minute, there's a new
Tower Records, I'm bout to stop and get a fill-up,
Pick the new Cypress Hill up, and go find who did
That shit to Xzibit, and go fill up a whole liquor bottle
Wit' piss and go shatter his fuckin' lips wit it
[Chorus]
The lyrics of B-Real's song "American Psycho III" portray the rapper's bloody and violent mindset. He starts by declaring himself a bit off the chain and a psycho. He exhibits his craziness by expressing unpredictable behavior and an aggressive demeanor, saying that he does not bow down to any man and is willing to split a bitch open. He talks about killing people compulsively, influenced by his notions of vindictiveness and hostility towards others. He warns others not to underestimate his danger and risk saying his name in vain. He expresses his indifference to societal norms, saying he is close to croaking any moment without revealing his true intentions or emotions.
B-Real also recruits Bizzy Bone for the chorus in a song that the experts say samples elements of horrorcore rap, known for its gory storytelling and horror movie vibes. The song was part of a series of songs about a psychopath's killing spree and was well-received by some rap enthusiasts for its ruthless and energetic production style. Interesting facts about the song include how B-Real drew inspiration from the 2000 movie American Psycho for the lyrics and the song's chorus borrows the melody from the 1996 hit single "Tha Crossroads" by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, which Bizzy Bone was part of. Additionally, Bizzy Bone said that he did not want to be part of a song of this nature, but he only did so because he respected B-Real.
The song also faced controversy as people labeled it as glorifying violence and promoting obscene content. Many believed that lyrics with strong themes of murder and hostility should not have been released. Some argue that such themes in rap provoke young artists to display more aggressive tendencies and cause them to be more violent, leading to concerns about the genre's negative influence on its listeners. Despite these controversies, the song received a lot of airplay and contributed to B-Real's expanding popularity as a rapper.
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Overall, this song tells a story about the mindset of a highly disturbed individual, B-Real, with violent tendencies. It was produced and received positively in some quarters, even though it portrayed highly gruesome content.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a little bit off the chain,
I am unstable and unpredictable.
You can call me insane, but the fact remains
You may perceive me as crazy, but it does not change the truth about me.
That I'm a psycho
I am a person with a mental illness that makes me violent and intimidating.
Better get it through your brain,
You must understand and acknowledge this fact about me.
When you say my name, never say it in vain
Do not mention me in a disrespectful or derogatory manner.
Cause I'm a psycho
Because of my condition, I am an extreme threat to those who cross me.
I'm a motherfuckin' omen, I bow down to no man, I'll split a bitch open,
I am an ominous figure who shows no respect or fear towards anyone. I am capable of causing serious harm to others.
Killing folks compulsive, a soldier wit a motive, scrotum big as boulders,
I kill without hesitation, as if it is a habit. I am a soldier with a clear purpose and a high level of courage.
I'll hold it then unload on you, put on poster, so everyone can notice who
I will hold my weapon and discharge it on you with great intensity. Your warning to others will be publicized.
Was focused on his pokin', they nose in our business, hopin' that I don't come
People are curious and interfering, but they hope I do not react aggressively towards them.
Smoke 'em, No one knows my notions or emotions,I'm a vulture,
I will attack and kill people without any regard for their feelings or intentions. I am like a vulture that preys on its victims, without any remorse.
Close to croakin' any moment, and I know when, I could fuck the culture up,
I am aware that my life expectancy is limited and I am in constant danger. Even so, I have the power to disrupt the social order and cause chaos.
Probably rap, a maniac, wit anxiety attacks, I don't wanna chat, speak when
It is likely that I will continue to create violent music that reflects my unstable persona. I do not want to engage in small talk, only speak when you have something important to say.
You spoken to, and I don't have to read a fuckin' magazine or quotable, to notice
I am intelligent and observant, and do not require external sources to recognize your true motives and character.
What you hoes'll do
I know what you are capable of and I am not impressed.
We all soldiers, we move as a unit, we all roll up, show up at your residence
We are all part of an army, we work together and we are ready for anything.
And light your front door up, get scared, life ain't fair, and I'm prepared to blast you
We will threaten and intimidate you by lighting flares in front of your house. Life is not fair, and I am ready to harm you if necessary.
Just as fast as dre can say hell yeah, so watch what you say, cause it can happen
I am capable of acting quickly and efficiently, just like Dr. Dre's catchphrase. Be careful what you say and do around me, as the consequences can be severe.
Either today or the next minute, I can draw the heater and spray and I'm dead
It is possible that I will attack you right now, without second-guessing my actions. I am willing to die for my beliefs.
Serious, you could be dead period, end of story, I'm on your porch wit a gun and
Take this warning seriously, because you may very well end up dead. I am already at your doorstep, armed and dangerous.
Your son sippin a forty, No one can hold me, I does it all by my lonely,
Even your children will not be safe from my wrath. Nobody can control my actions, I am an independent operator.
Stomp your head while you awake, you'll be looking like gumby, Aftermath and Shady bitch
I am capable of violently assaulting you while you are still conscious, to the point where your appearance will be distorted beyond recognition. This is a message to Aftermath and Shady Records, who are not immune to my wrath.
You can read it and weep, you see my poster in the hood for the G of the week
You can cry if you want, but the truth is that I am the most respected and feared person in the community. My poster is a symbol of my power and my accomplishments.
They found Saddam, but they ain't gonna find me, I'll be under a tree,
Even though Saddam Hussein was apprehended, they will not be able to catch me. I will hide in plain sight, under the cover of nature.
In Buttfuck Tennessee, and I don't know too much about my daddy,
I will flee to a remote location in Tennessee, where I will be difficult to locate. I did not have a strong connection with my father.
Except he spit in my face and fucked me in my fanny, I ain't a racist
My father was abusive and sexually assaulted me. Even though I have strong negative feelings towards specific groups of people, I do not consider myself a racist.
I just hate whites, fags and dykes, blacks and transvestites, 13 years old
However, I have a strong prejudice against several groups of people, such as white people, homosexuals, and transgender individuals. This attitude was already apparent when I was only 13 years old.
And joined a fucking gang, hair under my ass cheeks feeling the fucking pain
I joined a violent gang at a young age, which has caused me significant emotional and physical distress.
Am I insane?, who really knows, cause any second my temper can fucking
I am not sure if I am truly insane, as this is a matter of perspective. However, I have a very short temper, that can explode at any moment.
Blow, I get colder than December, black the fuck out, tomorrow won't even remember
When I get angry, I become emotionally numb and unable to control my actions. I will not even remember what happened afterwards.
See Bizzare can show what violence is all about, and this Dr. Dre beat done brought it
Bizarre is also capable of violence, as demonstrated by his music. This beat produced by Dr. Dre has brought that side of him out.
The fuck out, run in your house and put it in your mouth, and blow your brains the fuck out
I will run into your house and force a gun into your mouth, then kill you by shooting your head. This is a very violent and graphic image.
I probably got a screw loose or two or maybe three or four of 'em,
It is likely that I have a few screws loose in my mind, meaning I am not completely sane.
Some fell out and hit the floor,
Some of my mental screws have already fallen out, leaving me even more unstable.
All I know is ever since my fuckin' head hit the snowbank,
Since the time when something traumatic happened to me, I have not been the same person.
Been a little niandrotholic, no thanks to
I have developed an addiction to drugs that has worsened my mental state. I am not grateful for this development.
My man D' Angelo Baily,but I just take it slow daily,
Although I am struggling, I am still in control of my life and taking small steps forward. My friend D' Angelo Baily is supporting me through this.
My biggest delierence, tryin' to figure whether
The biggest thing I am struggling with is trying to decide whether...
To use the flat head or the phillips, or just go to the Home Depot,
I am indecisive and having trouble choosing between two types of screwdrivers. I might just go to the hardware store to decide.
And pick the new power drill up,
I need a new power tool to replace the old one.
Gives me two hours and 6 days and I'm still up,
I can stay up for 2 hours or even 6 days straight, working on my projects and losing track of time.
I feel like I'm about to snap and minute, there's a new
At any moment, I could reach my breaking point and lose control of my behavior. However, when I see a new development, it distracts me momentarily.
Tower Records, I'm bout to stop and get a fill-up,
I will stop at Tower Records and spend some time relaxing and refocusing my energy.
Pick the new Cypress Hill up, and go find who did
I will buy the latest album by Cypress Hill, and then resume my mission to find those who wronged me.
That shit to Xzibit, and go fill up a whole liquor bottle
I will find whoever caused problems for Xzibit and punish them accordingly. I also plan on filling up a whole bottle of liquor.
Wit' piss and go shatter his fuckin' lips wit it
I will fill the liquor bottle with my piss and then shatter it on my enemy's face, causing them significant pain and humiliation.
[Chorus]
The refrain repeats the main message of the song, calling attention to the singer's unstable and violent tendencies. It is a warning to those who might try to cross him.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ANDRE YOUNG, LOUIS FREESE, MARSHALL MATHERS, MICHAEL ELIZONDO, ONDRE MOORE, RUFUS JOHNSON, VON CARLISLE
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