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..
Roll Call
Bizzy Bone Lyrics
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I present to you, our leader, Gambino with the Nina Ross...
(Applause)
[Bizzy]
Roll call, roll call (Seven Sign)
Rap is back to its original force
Commander-in-Chief and the Mob Boss
[Bizzy] (Laughing...)
I've been waitin' to rock shit
Yea, yea, yea, yea (roll call)
You muthafuckas can't shut me up!
You muthafuckas can't stop me! (roll call)
[Announcer]
I present to you, our leader
[Bizzy]
Seven in Heaven, I love my bretheren, (?)
Ready? Come catch us
Hey, hey, hey
[Bizzy 1]
It's a war goin' on here in this Universe
Ha, ha. And I spoke my mind, and it liberated me
Rap is truly back to it's original force
[Bizzy 2]
The weeping widow and the abominations
That is tatted on your forehead:
You will fall in the new born Babylon
y'all don't feel me?
Get on the muthafuckin' level!
The lyrics of Bizzy Bone's Roll Call are quite dense, starting with an introduction by an announcer, who presents the leader, Gambino, with the Nina Ross. Bizzy then starts his verse, with a roll call that announces the return of rap to its original force. He laughs, taunting his opponents who he claims are unable to silence him, nor stop him. He then goes on to declare his allegiance to the Seven in Heaven, his love for his brethren, and invites anyone who is ready to come and catch them.
Bizzy's verse points towards the tensions and battles that are happening within the rap community. He claims that there's a war going on in the universe, and he speaks his mind and liberates himself from it. He goes on to say that the weeping widow and the abominations are tatted on your forehead, and that they will fall in the new-born Babylon. In other words, he's pointing to the negative forces that are present within the rap world, forces that he is fighting against. He challenges anyone who doubts him to get on his level, a statement that shows his conviction in his own abilities, and that he is not easily intimidated.
Line by Line Meaning
Roll call, roll call (Seven Sign)
Introducing the start of a list naming or describing the individuals present, initiated by the Seven Sign.
Rap is back to its original force
Returning to the original style or essence of rap music.
Commander-in-Chief and the Mob Boss
Referring to the leader or head of a group, such as the Seven Sign, and the boss of a criminal organization.
I've been waitin' to rock shit
Excited and eager to perform.
You muthafuckas can't shut me up!
No one has the power to silence or prevent me from expressing myself.
You muthafuckas can't stop me! (roll call)
No one can hinder or halt my progress or success.
Seven in Heaven, I love my bretheren, (?)
Showing admiration and respect for their fellow members in the Seven Sign.
Ready? Come catch us
Inviting and challenging others to try and keep up or match their skills or abilities.
It's a war goin' on here in this Universe
There are conflicts and struggles constantly happening in the world.
Ha, ha. And I spoke my mind, and it liberated me
Laughing at those who cannot handle or accept honesty and speaking one's true opinions, and how doing so has brought freedom and liberation to oneself.
The weeping widow and the abominations
Referencing symbols of death and evil, possibly as metaphors for negative influences in the world.
That is tatted on your forehead:
Something that is permanently engraved or ingrained in someone's mind or character.
You will fall in the new born Babylon
Predicting that those who embody negative influences will eventually meet their downfall in a new society or world order.
y'all don't feel me?
Asking if those listening do not understand or agree.
Get on the muthafuckin' level!
Challenging others to elevate themselves and their way of thinking or understanding to match his own.
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@Champwsox05
Love this album. I was a junior in high school back in '98... Now I'm 35 and buying a house and a new car and getting married this fall.
@justkiddin08
2020 and I'm still blazing this!
@MrTone075
One of the best, most slept on albums of my life. Amazing music!
@mzzvaughan
LOVED THIS JAM! BEST 53 SECONDS OF MY LIFE!PREACH TO EM BIZZY!
@imatrucker2247
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@laurastreeter1812
ighty u awwz knoez
@emeraldknight2342
THE hardest rap intro under 1 min I've ever heard! Rap intro period! Here; 2020. I wish this was a full length track.
@f..kingf..k
There is one.
https://youtu.be/GPHU81QkBRw
Listen to the interview at the end. The song "Roll Call" is playing.
@MrMowilliams25
Went from playing the album in my cd playing riding the bus is 98 now I’m bumping it off my iPhone while driving in my car damn time has passed
@Hunter2847
This shit is too raw, straight beastmode. The intensity is just 2nd to none, like the hidden part after the album " that, that the pussies can't handle, it's too hard"