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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Gangsta Music feat. Bo Roc
B-Real Lyrics
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Yea
I ain't no blood
I don't say crip
But them my niggas and das' my gang
Growing up I watch my Uncle pump'n poison in his veins
I got puddles in my pockets from allem' days I was innat' rain
In B-Real's song "Gangsta Music" featuring Bo Roc, the lyrics touch upon personal experiences and reflections on the gangster lifestyle. The opening lines mention Brianna, possibly referencing a friend or collaborator who suggested the beat for the song. B-Real asserts his affiliation with neither the Bloods nor the Crips gangs but acknowledges that they are his close associates and part of his social circle. This line reflects the ideological complexities of gang culture, where loyalty and relationships can transcend specific affiliations.
The following lines delve into the artist's upbringing, describing the impact of witnessing his uncle's struggles with drug addiction. The metaphorical reference to his uncle pumping poison into his veins emphasizes the destructive nature of substance abuse. B-Real then highlights his own experiences of facing adversity and financial struggles, metaphorically described as having "puddles in my pockets" from days spent in the rain. These lyrics emphasize the hardships and challenges that come with living a gangster lifestyle.
Overall, "Gangsta Music" provides glimpses into B-Real's personal experiences and thoughts on the community and lifestyle he is a part of. The lyrics portray a complex mix of loyalty, struggle, and the realities of the gangster culture.
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