Perhaps the group's most important contribution to rap is their speedy, harmonizing flow. While fast rapping has always had a niche in the culture, Bone certainly brought the style to the forefront. In addition, the group's ability to harmonize whilst flowing at top speeds is truly remarkable. Not before nor since has a rapper or rap group sung an a cappella tune without loss of street cred.
Their albums have varied in subject material, with 1994's Creepin on Ah Come Up being heavily influenced by the G-Funk gangsta rap era. E. 1999 Eternal, the group's most successful album, focused primarily on violent criminal activity, but also showed Bone exploring themes of spirituality, and the introduction of the group's trademark "weed songs"-- songs devoted entirely to smoking weed. The group's 1997 album, the Art of War, saw Bone further explore a wide variety of subjects and styles, with even more focus on God and family and an overall more ambient, mellow sound. The group still found time for violent lyrics, though, with a large portion of the album dedicated to what they labeled "clones" who claimed Bone had stolen their quick-tongued rapping style and vice-versa. 2002's Thug World Order album saw a drastic change in subject matter and tone for the group. The lyrics were almost completely void of any violence.
Although 1996 was definitely the peak of their popular appeal, Bone still has a fairly large cult following. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are the only rap artists ever to have collaborated with late rappers Eazy-E, 2Pac, Big Punisher and The Notorious B.I.G.. Their latest release, Thug Stories, was released September 19, 2006.
Bone Thugs released their new album Strength and Loyalty on May 8, 2007 with production by Swizz Beatz, Kanye West, Lil' Jon, Three 6 Mafia, Big Boi of Outkast, Play-N-Skillz, Jermaine Dupri, Timbaland and Dr. Dre. It will be featuring guest appearances by Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Rowland, The Game, Lil Eazy-E ,Mariah Carey, Akon, Chamillionaire, Twista, Busta Rhymes, Stevie Wonder, Eve, Cassidy, Lil' Recka and DMX. According to the group they have recorded nearly 70 tracks and are in the process of deciding which tracks will appear on the album. Although producer DJ-Uneek helped to launch the band to stardom, he does not appear on the album; rather, handling the majority of the producton is Chicago native LT Hutton, with whom the band has worked on prior recordings. According to Bone, the album will feature all-new vocals from imprisoned member Flesh-N-Bone.
The first single, "Just Vibe", has been released on the radio in Southern California. Bizzy Bone will not be on the album. Bone says that this album will be their best ever. Swizz Beatz will handle most of the production, as the group signed in 2005 to Swizz Beatz' Full Surface Records, and in 2006 to Interscope Records.
As of 2006 to the present, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, especially Krayzie Bone, have continued their strong track record of collaborations and appearances on compilation albums. Krayzie appeare d on Duets: The Final Chapter by The Notorious B.I.G, the soundtrack from the Antonio Banderas movie Take the Lead and on DJ Khaled's new album Listennn... The Album (all of these appearances were credited as Bone Thugs-N-Harmony on the track listings to show the loyalty of the group). Bone Thugs appeared with Lil Eazy-E on the soundtrack to The Game's debut acting movie Waist Deep, and on The Source Presents Fat Tape Vol. 1. The most successful was Krayzie Bone's appearance on Chamillionaire's #1 single Ridin'. Krayzie Bone is featured on the new 2Pac album Pac's Life on the song "Untouchable (Swizz Beatz Remix)," credited as Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.
Everyday Thang
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Lyrics
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'Cause it's all about survival of the fittest
What you are about to hear will portray
The image of a young black male living everyday life
In the ghetto today
So Bone, drop dat
'Cause I ain't with bein' broke
I'm rollin' dope, and I'm bound to let the gun smoke
I'm gettin' richer everyday because
I'm selling crack, and, yo, police ain't jack
So I just wait to pull the trigger back
I sell a twenty, a ten, and I won't let you slide
I need all ten, and I ain't takin' nine ninety-nine
So how you figure you're gettin' up around the Bone?
You try to gank, you catch some blows to your damn dome
Don't take no shorts, that's why I'm climbin' to the top
And everyday I sell a thousand dollars worth of rocks
Yo, ain't it funny the way the Bone will make his money
And won't get caught because the cops
To me ain't nothin' but dummies?
So what you need? I'm servin'
Everything is straight. I mean it's great
And now I'm rollin' heavyweight
And coppers hate to see me come up off the 'cane
And makin' ends to Biz is like (just) an everyday thang
Everyday it was almost the same thang
'Cause it's all about survival of the fittest
I hit the floor
And now I'm lookin' for my khaki pants
I looked around and couldn't find 'em
So I put on Stan's
And then I headed to the closet for my Fila shoes
They lookin' hit 'cause I was runnin'
From the biggy-blues (siren)
That's when I headed out the hizzy
And jumped in the smug
And put my skully on my head
And now I'm lookin thug
Car souped up
Posse seven deep
Now we gettin loose
Well since we posse'd up
We might as well go get the brews
I bust a you-turn on the Clair
So we can rush the store
We need a case, or maybe two
Or maybe three or four
Pay for the brews, up in the smug
And now we getting
I be like, "Word up 'cause,"
Brushin' on my peach fuzz
Looked for the party
Cause there's lots of women to be grabbin'
We went on ? to the one Ali was havin'
We stepped up in it, pumped as hell
And yo it wasn't lame
And gettin' brewed to Layzie Bone
Is just an everyday thang
Everyday it was almost the same thang
'Cause it's all about survival of the fittest
Load up the pistol, ask Layzie for a couple clips
And get the twelve-gauge, cause I got another lick
Round up the posse, call up James, Wish
And double-Zs, my nigga Tone, ?
You know we scorin' keys
I heard the dread's sellin' some dope
It's comin off the lake, down at the dock
And yo, it 'posed to be at eight
So hurry up, we getting paid, no matter what the cost
And since they thinkin' they all that
They gotta take a loss
They can't hang with the Bones
Get it in your head, forget a dread
I'm leavin' all those suckas dead
We on the scene, I must admit, Hoop Phi's drunk
They started slamin' those dreads like a power dunk
I mean, blastin' and crashin', K-Bone is the assassin
I started sprayin', and count out caskets
We got the dope, and we got rich
But yo, we still the same, and it'll never change
'Cause it's an everyday thang
Everyday it was almost the same thang
'Cause it's all about survival of the fittest
Call up your posse, chump, and yo
And you will never win it
Because my organization, see
We got fifty million niggas in it
You wanna scrap? Come on, let's do it
We can get it done
It's kinda funny plus I'll show you that
I'm not the one (I ain't the one)
You stupid bro, now what you ball up your fist for?
Make you think we was buckin'
And capped you down with my pistol
A dirty move, yo, Layzie had the sucka fooled
Yeah, it was cool. They shoulda had the boy schooled
You messin'with a brotha, Bone. Yes it's good to go
I beat on niggas everyday, so, yo, I'm not a ho
So gimme P's if you see me walkin' down the street
Because I can't be beat, known for breakin' niggas teeth
I'm droppin be's, and you never catch me chill and calm
I hang with Vicki when I wanna drop the damn bomb
See all my fellas, and even the Bone
We is insane, and throwin' blows on foes
Is just an everyday thang
Yeah, Layzie Bone up in the house
You know what I'm sayin?
I gotta give some P's up to my homies
That's still doin them everyday thangs with me
I gotta say what's up to my brother Stan Howse
Vicki da Bomb, Wish Bone, Bizzy Bone
And Krayzie Bone, my boy Tony Tone, Old Mo
And the troublemakers in the house
For these funky productions, and yo
K-Chill's in the house, too, so bus tickets, G
'Cause it's all about survival of the fittest
The opening stanza of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s song “Everyday Thang” immediately sets the tone of the song by explaining how it portrays the life of a black man living in the ghetto. The lyrics portray the struggle of survival in a poverty-stricken area, acknowledging that it is all about survival of the fittest. The singer lives like a hustler, selling drugs and smoking weed. In the song, the singer reveals his everyday activities in the neighborhood, which include committing crimes, getting high, and trading drugs or guns. Interestingly, the song depicts the life of a young black male, who is trying hard to make a living on his own terms, despite the challenges and obstacles he faces.
The second stanza of the song describes the singer going out with his friends to get some drinks. They go to a store to buy beer crates, and then proceed to party. The song depicts the singer going about his daily routine in a society that is marred with criminal activities, police brutality and gang wars. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's "Everyday Thang" is a powerful description of the endurance of living in harsh conditions, but also a call to the rest of the world to understand their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday it was almost the same thang
Life in the ghetto for a young black male is a daily struggle
'Cause it's all about survival of the fittest
Only the strongest will survive in this tough environment
Live like a hustla
Adopt the lifestyle of a hustler to avoid poverty
'Cause I ain't with bein' broke
Poverty is not an option
I'm rollin' dope, and I'm bound to let the gun smoke
Dealing drugs and resorting to violence to stay on top
I'm gettin' richer everyday because
Drug dealing is a lucrative business
I'm selling crack, and, yo, police ain't jack
The police are ineffective in stopping drug dealers
So I just wait to pull the trigger back
Violence is a way to protect oneself and one's business
I need all ten, and I ain't takin' nine ninety-nine
I won't settle for anything less than what I'm owed
And everyday I sell a thousand dollars worth of rocks
Dealing drugs is a profitable business
Car souped up, Posse seven deep
Traveling in a high-end car with a group of friends
We might as well go get the brews
Let's go get some beer
I be like, 'Word up 'cause,'
Agreeing with a friend
And now we getting
Now we're having fun
(They) gotta take a loss, They can't hang with the Bones
Drug dealers who try to compete with the group will lose
You messin' with a brotha, Bone
Don't mess with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
I beat on niggas everyday, so, yo, I'm not a ho
Don't mistake me for someone who can be pushed around
Is just an everyday thang
This is just another day in the life of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: ANTHONY HENDERSON, BRYON MCCANE, CHARLES SCRUGGS, STANLEY HOWSE, STEVEN HOWSE, TIM MIDDLETON, TONY COWAN
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DrumJeter1985
I dont think people realize how talented these guys are. While they were transcendent when it came to how rappers recorded hooks. These were a group of street guys who knew how to harmonize, write chours, pre chorus and bridges. No one was doing that then and those who are trying to do it now cant come close to the way these 4 brothers are writing songs. Under appreciated in Hip Hop for real.
Joseph Carilus
Bone are the legends who transformed rap. I don't think there is any album that holds a candle to East 1999/Eternal
daniel lopez
5 brothers
HYPERBOY
Couldn’t have said it better man🔥🔥
Qua Watkins
Facts
St.truis Blu
U mean 5...
swagg 2much
Krayzie killed it at the end Baby Baby Baby Baby 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Andre Holland
My favorite part 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Mecca Mitchell
I was so obsessed with them, I'd play their music everyday. No other group has ever sounded better than them. They're style can't be touched! IDC what anybody says. 3 Amigos has nothin on them and never will. Those were the days were music was actually good!
YAMATHON
Fr tho it was a feeling in the air that was waaaay different..