Born to an African American/Indian father and an Italian/Jewish mother, Bizzy Bone started in hip-hop as a founding member of the group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Formed in 1993, this Cleveland-based crew first caught the ear of N.W.A. member Eazy-E.
Their trademark double and triple-time sung/rapped harmonies brought something new to the table at a time when most acts were busy trying to imitate what was featured on Dr. Dre's The Chronic. The unique sound prompted multi-platinum record sales, won them a Grammy, and brought the spotlight to the long-neglected Midwestern hip-hop community.
As a solo performer, Bizzy Bone is well known for his high-speed rhyme style and unique singing abilities. Continually writing and recording around the clock, he released his first solo album in 1998, the personal and introspective Heaven'z Movie. After receiving critical acclaim, Bizzy went on to write and release The Gift in 2001, Alpha and Omega in 2004, and The Beginning and the End, also in 2004, For The Fans vol. 1 and vol. 2 in 2005, The Story, Thugs Revenge, The Midwest Cowboy, and From Your Righteousness in 2006. His latest album Ruthless was released on March 4th 2008.
Bizzy's work has been awarded by numerous respected groups, including an ASCAP Award, the Michael Jackson Soul Train Award, a Blockbuster Award, an American Music Award, and the NAACP - Back To School/Stay in School Youth Rally Award. He has become a member of Hip Hop's elite, collaborating with modern hip-hop legends such as P Diddy, Snoop Dogg, as well as the late Eazy-E, 2Pac, and The Notorious B.I.G..
Less Fame
Bizzy Bone Lyrics
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I'm tryin to tell you that we got it (c'mon)
Yeah boy, stress game, less fame is a..
Yeah, this a blessing, stress game (hey!)
Less fame, it's a blessin, bosom buddy I'm arresting
(One time, one time)
Much pressure in the stress game (hey hey!)
Less fame, it's a blessin, bosom buddy I'm arresting
Less fame, it's a blessin, bosom buddy I'm arresting - much..
[Bizzy Bone]
And I can see that you don't want me to love
And I'm damn sure that you don't want me to thug
And I'm damn sure that you don't want me to judge
And I'm damn sure that you don't want me
You better believe that time is tickin
I can hold no grudge, you can't haunt me
Callin up my player-ass partner while I'm sippin on wine
Only to soothe my little spirits, I think God can hear me cryin
When I wake up to the birds and then the herbs of the violins
But I think he rather have me disturbed, man I can't even sleep in silence
[Chorus]
Much pressure in the stress game, less fame
It's a blessin, bosom buddy I'm arresting
[repeat above 4X]
Much..
[Bizzy Bone]
Ain't no illusion less than God, for the realest of the writin
Love thy neighbor, it's way beyond the fightin and the lightnin
Benjamin Franklin, with a 50 dollar bill I'ma fly the kite
And Robyn Givens, she's still tryin to play me like I'm Tyson
Oh poor baby, maybe I'm just a little bit sentimental
When it comes to the death I've wept, still weepin with whips
As my brothers they got hung by trees, and beat with whips
The pain is so deep that they carry so many regrets
Here's a message
[Chorus]
[Bizzy Bone]
With the world in a daze and the homies smokin haze
And they slangin on the Ave to upper classmen, hey
Slay, with the A to the K
Without a weapon watchin and listenin and, where without livin
Hey, get on the level as we smoke real fast
You take a puff and that's enough and throw it away in the trash
At last, minus the visual, where would I be?
You tell Eve to get her ass out the tree, that's cheap
[Chorus]
The song "Less Fame" by Bizzy Bone explores the theme of success and its associated pressures. The intro highlights that fame comes with stress, and less fame is actually a blessing. The use of "stress game" and "less fame" establishes a contrast, one that puts fame in a negative light, while presenting less of it as something positive. Bizzy Bone acknowledges that success comes with the expectation that he will live a certain way, but he is not willing to conform to society's expectations. He speaks about his desire to love, judge, and "thug," but he is aware that these things may not be accepted by those around him. The chorus reiterates the theme that there is much pressure in the stress game, but less fame is a blessing that Bizzy Bone embraces.
The second verse of the song expands on the theme of the struggles that come with success. Bizzy Bone acknowledges that money cannot solve all problems and that love and human connection are what truly matter. He makes a reference to Benjamin Franklin and his famous experiment with the kite and lightning, emphasizing that even someone as successful as Franklin experiences the struggles of life. The reference to Robyn Givens and Mike Tyson underscores the idea that fame can bring negative attention and that people may try to take advantage of those who have achieved success. In the final part of the verse, he speaks about the pain that has been inflicted upon Black people, referencing the brutal history of slavery and the violence that has been perpetrated against them.
Overall, "Less Fame" is a poignant exploration of the burdens of fame and the desire for connection and understanding. Bizzy Bone seems to suggest that while success can be desirable, it is not the be-all and end-all of life, and that finding fulfillment in relationships and personal connections is what truly matters.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tryin to tell you that we got it (c'mon)
I'm telling you that we have it
Yeah boy, stress game, less fame is a..
The stress game is tough, but having less fame can be a blessing
Yeah, this a blessing, stress game (hey!)
Even with the stress game, having less fame is still a blessing
Less fame, it's a blessin, bosom buddy I'm arresting
Having less fame can be a blessing and I'm taking hold of it
Much pressure in the stress game (hey hey!)
The stress game can be overwhelming
Less fame, it's a blessin, bosom buddy I'm arresting
Having less fame can still be a blessing and I'm embracing it
Much pressure in the stress game (hey!)
The stress game can really weigh you down
Less fame, it's a blessin, bosom buddy I'm arresting - much..
Having less fame can be a true blessing and I'm holding onto it despite the struggles
And I can see that you don't want me to love
I can tell that you don't want me to have love in my life
And I'm damn sure that you don't want me to thug
I know for a fact that you don't want me to be a gangster
And I'm damn sure that you don't want me to judge
I'm certain that you don't want me to be critical of you
And I'm damn sure that you don't want me
And I'm sure that you don't want me to succeed in my own way
You better believe that time is tickin
You need to realize that time is passing by
I can hold no grudge, you can't haunt me
I can't hold onto any resentment and you can't control me
Callin up my player-ass partner while I'm sippin on wine
I'm calling up my friend while enjoying a glass of wine
Only to soothe my little spirits, I think God can hear me cryin
I just need some comfort for my soul and I believe God can hear me weeping
When I wake up to the birds and then the herbs of the violins
I wake up to the sound of birds and the music of the violins
But I think he rather have me disturbed, man I can't even sleep in silence
But I think God would rather me be unsettled, as I can't even find peace in silence
Ain't no illusion less than God, for the realest of the writin
There's nothing more real than God, especially in the written word
Love thy neighbor, it's way beyond the fightin and the lightnin
Loving your neighbor goes beyond fighting and disagreements
Benjamin Franklin, with a 50 dollar bill I'ma fly the kite
I can be like Benjamin Franklin and fly a kite with a $50 bill
And Robyn Givens, she's still tryin to play me like I'm Tyson
And Robyn Givens is still trying to deceive me like I'm Mike Tyson
Oh poor baby, maybe I'm just a little bit sentimental
Perhaps I'm just a bit sentimental to your situation
When it comes to the death I've wept, still weepin with whips
I've mourned death and still grieve with the memories of violence
As my brothers they got hung by trees, and beat with whips
As my brothers were lynched and beaten with whips
The pain is so deep that they carry so many regrets
The pain is so intense that it leaves many regrets
With the world in a daze and the homies smokin haze
In a world of confusion and my friends smoking marijuana
And they slangin on the Ave to upper classmen, hey
They're selling drugs on the avenue to wealthy people
Slay, with the A to the K
Killing people with automatic weapons
Without a weapon watchin and listenin and, where without livin
Watching and listening but not living because I don't have a weapon
Hey, get on the level as we smoke real fast
Let's get on the same page as we smoke quickly
You take a puff and that's enough and throw it away in the trash
Just take one hit and then discard the rest
At last, minus the visual, where would I be?
Without what I can see, where would I be?
You tell Eve to get her ass out the tree, that's cheap
Telling Eve to leave the tree is an easy solution
Much pressure in the stress game, less fame
The stress game is tough, but having less fame can be helpful
It's a blessin, bosom buddy I'm arresting
Having less fame is a blessing and I'm fully embracing it
[repeat above 4X]
Repeated chorus
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M.M
I listen to a lot hip hop rap... German English American French Turkish and so on... but in my 33 years I've not come across anyone rapping like bizzy bone. My opinion is he's the best rapper of all time but the fact is he is the most talented rapper/artist of all time. I've debated that with fuck load of people, not everyone always said they do think he is the best based on taste. Music is like food or movies some like that more some like something else. But everyone hands down agreed he is most talented. The man with a million flows and voices. Amazing lyrics and fucking fast. He can sing and go raw. He's got the whole package. And for those who don't know him well, he's been doingit since pac and big. The only one coming close with simular talent is krayzie bone. Much love to all
Ps. Bizzy is still the best love his new stuff... next level evolving...
1jtaztube
The sh*t just got real, na it's always been real with this dude
Gilbert Hairy Bull
The greatest of all time hell ya much luv bizzy bone
Monica maria McLean
He always keep it high and making hot music goat music that's just what Bizzy Bone and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony do. That's just what bone do and they do it better than any other rap group bone is the best rap group in the world 🌍🌍
Gordy NZ🇳🇿
Best Bizzy song, brought album in 2005 New Zealand supporter 👍
JROCC CORLEONE
2019 and this still Chief 🔥 🔥🔥🔥
Monica maria McLean
Yes indeed he is chef with the music and the food that food looks magically delicious that he be cooking on Jam TV
M.M
And still 2022
Marcus Gomez
and still in 2021
Soulitaire Records Officiel
yo this dudes so fuckin underrated it makes me sick