Brotha Lynch Hung has been described as the creator of the "horrorcore rap genre", and has sold 1.4 million cds independently. His rapping style has been described as smooth and quickly delivered.
Some listeners argue that Lynch Hung's 24 Deep album defines his musical style, but Lynch Hung has said in interviews and online forums that it does not.
Lynch Hung's second album Season of Da Siccness in 1995 proved to be the one of the most gruesome and mysogynistic Gangsta Rap albums ever released, graphically chronicling a life of drug use and sale, promiscuity, ultra-violence, rape, infanticide, and supposed cannibalism. This is Lynch's most commercially successful album, as it has now achieved gold album sales status.
Lynch Hung's lyrics are described as sicc -- having the same meaning as the word sick but utilizing the double "C" which is characteristic of local Crip gangsters (loccs) in Sacramento, CA and other parts of California. Lynch has stated in his song "24 Gone" that he himself is a Crip, residing in Crip areas of Sacramento has had an influence on his lyrics. He has been in gang confrontations, and he was shot once. He describes his real life experiences in his lyrics. He has since released Loaded in 1997. The next Lynch album was released in 2000 called EBK4 after a dispute with Black Market Records. The label allegedly restricted his creativity by featuring artists on the album against Lynch's will. Lynch asked his fans not to buy the album. He said "I don't care how they get it just don't buy it or steal it". Brotha Lynch released the DVD of Now Eat in 2000, which features a bloodthirsty and cannibalistic Lynch who goes on a rampage, killing and eating many people.
Lynch released Blocc Movement and Virus in 2001, Appearances: Book 1 in 2002, and in that same summer of 2002 he released his first DVD, Plague. Lynch's newer work includes Lynch by Inch: Suicide Note and Uthanizm in 2003, and the Now Eat DVD in 2000. In 2006 he released a collaboration with rapper MC Eiht entitiled "The New Season."
In May 2009, Mann signed a three album deal with Midwest rapper Tech N9ne's Strange Music label. In March 2010, he released his Strange Music debut, Dinner and a Movie, selling around 7,000 copies during its first week. His second Strange album, Coathanga Strangla, was released a year later in April 2011, and his third album with Strange Music, Mannibalector was released on February 5, 2013. The Horror-inspired trilogy told a fictional story of a crazed cannibalistic serial killer, struggling with life, family and the urge to kill. Each album debuted on the Billboard 200, and featured acts such as Snoop Dogg, Yelawolf, Hopsin and Tech N9ne among others. Following the release of the third album, Strange Music offered Mann a contract extension to keep him on the label.
One Time
Brotha Lynch Hung Lyrics
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Man these wicked streets will drive a nigga insane
The week a cock back and put a pistol to da brain
Weed alcohol nicotine and cocaine
The plot to break us all down to eat
You gotta cheat to break the law down
Fuck em buck em all down
Y'all down we can tear this motha fucka up again
Fuck em den them motha fuckas wanna lock me up again
Have me duck stretched right writin letters home from the pin
Man fuck that id rather be stuck back on my block ssellin rocks wit a glock
Runnin from da cops fuck one time
Grindin in da california sunshine
WHAT am I do get rich bitch fuck money sometimes
Runnin numbas ride the runnas get yo bundles keep it commin when you get IT GET IT GET IT holla
Money money money
chorus:
Like its one time
Grindin in this california sunshine
From la to da bay to sac town and back downthey can take a bird outa town on a greyhound
Or serve on curb in yah hood nigga stay down
Repeat 2x
verse 2:
BLOCK SHIT WE ROCK SHIT LIKE COCAINE
HIT THE MEAN STREET TRIPPIN AND DIPPIN SERVIN UP WHOLE THANGS
HOTTA THEN A MA FUCKA
THER GOES THE RIVAL you KNOW THE CITIES TOO SMALL
BETTER NO I'm LIABLE ILL TAKE A STRAP UP IN DA MALL
NO BULL SHIT ILLEAGLE FO CLIPS
GOT THAT DUAL SHIT WE BE SMOKIN EM UP YOU don't KNOW ENOUGH ITS ROUGH
IF LIFE WAS FREE I WOULD SAY FUCK PUSSY NIGGA don't PUSH ME
I'm AN O FACE KILLAJAY FOR he's EVEN IF ITS BLOODY I GET MORE CHEESE
SMOKIN HELLA POUNDS OF WEED OE FUKIN UP MY GUT
BUT I'm AS DRUNK AS CAN BE
AND EATIN RAW MEAT
REAK WHAT you SOW
I GOT THAT HEAT THAT'LL MAKE YAH COLD
DIE AT 21 NIGGA
FUCK GETTIN OLD
MONEY TAH FOLD KILLA
SHOW SHOOTIN LEDGE HOES
LICK THEN SPLIT don't TRUST NO SETUP HOES
WHERE DEM CLOTHES
GRINDIN IN THIS CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE
ONE NINE KILLA FOR HIGHER FUCK MONEY SOMETIMES
CHORUS 2X
VERSE 3:
I LIVE A LIFE OF A MOBSTA
JUST TALKIN MONEY EATIN LOBSTA
AND LIFE SWALLOWS NIGGA JUST LIKE A MONSTA
YA BONES IS THE PROOF OF DEATH
INVESTIGATORS LATER SAID HE DIES A SPOOKY DEATH
YOU don't EVEN WANNA HEAR HOW THEY SAID HE DIED
JUST AS WELL AS CALIFORNIAS HOME FOR HOMICIDE
WE DODGE DEATH ALL DYA TRYIN TA STAY PAID
AND IF OUR RIVALS don't COME THEN THE COPS don't RAID
SO IF A NIGGA ain't HIGH you NO WE DRUNK AS FUCK
AND IF A NIGGA ain't RICH he's TRYIN TA TOUCH A BUCK
CHORUS 2X
The lyrics to Brotha Lynch Hung's "One Time" paints a vivid picture of the unforgiving and dangerous streets of California. The verses talk about the use of drugs and weapons to survive and the constant threat of being locked up or killed. The first verse highlights the harsh reality of the streets, with lines like "Weed alcohol nicotine and cocaine, The plot to break us all down to eat, You gotta cheat to break the law down." The artist talks about the need to evade the police and the dangers of being caught, with lines like "Man fuck that id rather be stuck back on my block sellin rocks wit a glock, Runnin from da cops fuck one time." The chorus serves as a reminder of the constant hustle and the drive to succeed despite the risks, with lyrics like "Grindin in this california sunshine, From la to da bay to sac town and back down, they can take a bird outa town on a greyhound Or serve on curb in yah hood nigga stay down."
Line by Line Meaning
Man these wicked streets will drive a nigga insane
The violent and dangerous environment of the streets can negatively impact mental health.
The week a cock back and put a pistol to da brain
The constant danger of being attacked at gunpoint can be overwhelming and traumatizing.
Weed alcohol nicotine and cocaine
Drugs and alcohol are common coping mechanisms for people trying to navigate the harsh environment of the streets.
The plot to break us all down to eat
The system is designed to break down and exploit people in impoverished, violent communities.
You gotta cheat to break the law down
Breaking the law is often necessary for survival in these communities since the system is already rigged against them.
Fuck em buck em all down
In the face of systemic oppression, a violent retaliation against authority seems to be the only solution.
Y'all down we can tear this motha fucka up again
If everyone in the community bands together, they may be able to collectively overthrow the oppressive system.
Shootin nootin snatchin people out they trucks again
Looting and violence towards innocent people may seem justified in the eyes of those who feel marginalized and oppressed.
Fuck em den them motha fuckas wanna lock me up again
Those who lash out against the system through violence are often punished and incarcerated, perpetuating the cycle of violence and oppression.
Have me duck stretched right writin letters home from the pin
In prison, communication with loved ones is limited, and people may feel isolated and cut off from their support system.
Man fuck that id rather be stuck back on my block ssellin rocks wit a glock
Instead of being incarcerated, being a drug dealer on the streets seems like a more appealing option for some since it offers a sense of agency and control.
Runnin from da cops fuck one time
Constantly evading the police is a reality for those who live in impoverished and violent communities.
Grindin in da california sunshine
Despite the harsh realities of living in these communities, there is still joy and beauty to be found in life.
WHAT am I do get rich bitch fuck money sometimes
While wealth is often glamorized in society, there is a recognition that it can come at a cost to one's morals and values.
Like its one time
Living each day as if it's the last due to the constant danger and violence in the streets.
From la to da bay to sac town and back downthey can take a bird outa town on a greyhound
No matter where you go in California, the dangers and struggles faced by those living in impoverished communities remain the same.
Or serve on curb in yah hood nigga stay down
Although there may be opportunities to leave and pursue a different life, staying in the community and trying to make a difference is important.
BLOCK SHIT WE ROCK SHIT LIKE COCAINE
Belonging to a certain block and expressing that through violence is a common theme in these communities.
HIT THE MEAN STREET TRIPPIN AND DIPPIN SERVIN UP WHOLE THANGS
Drug dealing is seen as a common and necessary means of survival.
BETTER NO I'm LIABLE ILL TAKE A STRAP UP IN DA MALL
There is a constant need to be prepared for violence and to use it when necessary to protect oneself.
IF LIFE WAS FREE I WOULD SAY FUCK PUSSY NIGGA don't PUSH ME
Living in poverty and facing constant violence can cause people to become aggressive and lash out in order to protect themselves.
SMOKIN HELLA POUNDS OF WEED OE FUKIN UP MY GUT
Drug use often comes with negative consequences, but it is seen as a necessary part of life in these communities.
REAK WHAT you SOW
There is a sense of desperation and hopelessness in these communities that makes people believe they have to do whatever it takes to survive.
DIE AT 21 NIGGA
Many young people in these communities don't live past a certain age due to the violence and danger that surrounds them.
FUCK GETTIN OLD
With a life expectancy that is significantly lower than the average population, getting old is not something that is prioritized in these communities.
I LIVE A LIFE OF A MOBSTA
Being part of gangs and engaging in violent behavior can be seen as a necessary part of life in impoverished communities.
YOU don't EVEN WANNA HEAR HOW THEY SAID HE DIED
Violent deaths are commonplace in these communities, and people try to avoid discussing them because of the pain and trauma they cause.
JUST AS WELL AS CALIFORNIAS HOME FOR HOMICIDE
The high rates of homicide in California, particularly in impoverished communities, is tragic and perpetuates the cycle of violence and oppression.
SO IF A NIGGA ain't HIGH you NO WE DRUNK AS FUCK
Drug and alcohol use is so prevalent that it's rare to find someone who is sober.
AND IF A NIGGA ain't RICH he's TRYIN TA TOUCH A BUCK
There is a constant need to make money in order to survive and escape poverty.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRAD JORDAN, JOSEPH JOHNSON
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Jessinell Livingston
on Dead Man
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