He said there was NO WAY he would EVER sing Gospel music. But God had other… Read Full Bio ↴He said there was NO WAY he would EVER sing Gospel music. But God had other plans. Before dedicating his life to Christ, C.O.G. was a club singer, crooning R&B for all the wrong things, and for all the wrong reasons. After being delivered from his own self-destruction, C.O.G. didn’t really know what to do with the talent he had been blessed with. Being raised as a Muslim, a member of the Nation of Islam, Gospel music was something of a mystery to him. It was something that had been preached against to his knowledge, for his entire life. He had been offered a record deal earlier in his career, only to vehemently decline, due to the condition that he must sing Gospel. Thank Heaven the Lord spoke to his heart. In the beginning of his career, C.O.G. was tentative, nervous, and afraid to walk into calling that God had placed upon his life. He joined a quartet style group, singing traditional standards, with modest regional success. Yet, he was never truly fulfilled, as if he wasn’t living up to the requirements that were expected of him by Christ. Knowing that God had placed a special anointing upon him, to perform a specific duty, C.O.G. embarked on his journey to serve on his mission-REACH THE YOUTH OF THE WORLD. Too many young people were being lost to the streets and customs of the world. And by youth, he realized this meant not only school-age children, but adults as well. After much prayer and meditation, C.O.G. sought the guidance of Christ to lead him in the proper direction-HIP-HOP. Not totally rap music, but the entire Hip-Hop culture, which has been dominating our society, not only in America, but even in third world countries. Pick up a magazine, turn on a TV, radio, or computer, and you’re sure to find the influence of Hip-Hop present. The problem is, you rarely find it present in the church. So much negativity has been placed upon the culture, that many Christian leaders have failed to realize the influence it has had on our own people. C.O.G. has been charged by God, to take back the culture the HE allowed to be created, as a voice to the youth of the world, to express themselves. C.O.G. isn’t trying to change the music, the fashion, (well, maybe some of it), the art, or the medium. C.O.G. is here to change THE MOTIVES behind Hip-Hop. The enemy has had a choke hold on the Hip-Hop generation for quite some time, commercializing what was once a venue for urban youth to speak in a way that only they could relate to. However, in the beginning of Hip-Hop, there was no space allowed for the Spirit of Christ to dwell, allowing the enemy free reign over our young people. Hip-Hop has become very much about sex, money, drugs, violence and SIN period. C.O.G. is here to fight to take back what rightfully belongs to Christ. His children’s souls-Whether flowing over some of the tightest beats ever created, singing over silky smooth R&P tracks, or just simply speaking, C.O.G. is definitely THE representative for Christ in Hip-Hop, as well as the leader of the next generation of Gospel Music. C.O.G. has been named the North Carolina Gospel Announcers Guild PRESTIGE Award winner for 2006 as ‘Holy Hip Hop Artist’ of the Year. C.O.G. has opened for the UniverSoul Circus, performed at Shaw U., St. Aug’s, Duke University, Benedict College, Barbados and countless church and community events. C.O.G. has been featured on the nationally televised show ‘The MixxMaster’s Lounge’, which airs on the Inspiration Network (INSP). -CHILD OF GOD

Death to the Angel of Death
C.O.G. Lyrics

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[ Billy Danzenie ]
Ah! check it out, y'all
M.O.P. up in this motherfucker
You niggaz hear?

[ Bill ] M.O.P to the motherfuckin death
[ Fame ] Straight from the streets gettin cash
[ Bill ] Young black niggaz puttin crews in a smash

[ Fame ] The drug game put the name on the map
[ Bill ] Known for bustin caps
[ both ] And takin over like the Japs
[ Bill ] We leave you dead stinkin butt-naked in a second
We're niggaz that stopped sellin drugs to sell records
[ Fame ] You know it, I'm down to the very last breath
It's Lil' Fame
[ Bill ] Billy Danzenie
[ both ] And M.O.P. to the death

(3x)
To the death!

[ Lil' Fame ]
It's M.O.P. to the death, my peoples move quiet like a mason
A strong black nation, the last generation
In the Ville catchin wreck was big fun
Quick to pull the triggers, little niggaz with big guns
Before niggaz chase me niggaz gotta face me
I walk with my gun cocked and clicked on safety
M.O.P. niggaz always ready to gat cha
I catch a cap for my niggaz if I have to
You feel the pain, you niggaz know the name
Cause this shit ain't a game
We blow shit out the frame
When I'm smokin and drinkin I do deep thinkin
About my peeps underground, because I'm down till I'm dead and stinkin
This shit is real, so you can't make a mistake about us
Lettin you niggaz know it ain't nothin fake about us
Yeah, I'm kin to the end with all my niggaz that left
It's Lil' Fame and M.O.P. to the death

To the death!
It's M.O.P. to the motherfuckin death
To the death!

[ Billy Danzenie ]
Aiyo, I'm sentenced to Clint', but fuck it
At least we're all all in this together
Me and mine swing it back to back forever
And I'm salutin my niggaz
Straight up, cause they're true to the game
And mad fast on the triggers
The Last Generation, we're all that's left, the hometeam
We're trump tight to the death
To all the crews that will be mashed and bruised
We don't doubt you
It's just that we don't give a fuck about you
Comin through representin
My niggaz on the Island
Kaksackie and way up in Clinton
M.O.P.'s with me, D-a-n-z-e, the danze
It's not a joke when ya come my motherfuckin man
You frontin for nuthin
Bring it if you want sumthin
My family get down, all my peoples'll bump sumthin
One thing about us, these is real niggaz
They like to kill niggaz
Get down with dirty Brownsville niggaz

Ah!

(3x)
To the death

Plow! bitch-ass nigga
You niggaz hear
M.O.P. up in this motherfucker

Primetime, nigga
Fuckin with me

Overall Meaning

The song "Death to the Angel of Death" by M.O.P. is a rap anthem that celebrates the devotion and loyalty that the group has for each other. The lyrics are a declaration of their unity and their willingness to go to great lengths to defend each other. The artists reference their roots and their tough upbringing in Brownsville, Brooklyn, and how that has shaped their identity. They also boast about their gangster reputation in the drug game and as ruthless shooters, but they emphasize the importance of sticking together to succeed. The last verse is a warning to their rivals that they are not to be messed with.

The chorus "To the death!" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the seriousness of the group's commitment to each other. The lyrics are profanity-laden and aggressive, reflecting the machismo of gangster rap. However, the sentiment behind the lyrics is one of brotherhood and loyalty, which is what makes the song stand out from other gangster rap tracks.

The song has received critical acclaim and is widely considered one of M.O.P.'s best works. It has been sampled by other artists and used in movies and TV shows. The song was featured in the soundtrack of the video game Grand Theft Auto IV.

Line by Line Meaning

M.O.P to the motherfuckin death
Commitment to the M.O.P until death.

Straight from the streets gettin cash
Making money from the tough streets they grew up on.

Young black niggaz puttin crews in a smash
A group of young black men destroying other crews.

The drug game put the name on the map
Their involvement in drugs made them famous.

Known for bustin caps
Infamous for using guns.

And takin over like the Japs
Taking over territory like Japan in WW2.

We leave you dead stinkin butt-naked in a second
Capable of killing you quickly and leaving your body exposed.

We're niggaz that stopped sellin drugs to sell records
Changed their lives from selling drugs to making music.

You know it, I'm down to the very last breath
He is dedicated and committed to the very end.

Billy Danzenie
Introducing himself.

And M.O.P. to the death
Commitment to the M.O.P until death.

It's M.O.P. to the death, my peoples move quiet like a mason
M.O.P moves secretly and cautiously like a mason.

A strong black nation, the last generation
A resilient group of black men, representing the last generation of their kind.

In the Ville catchin wreck was big fun
Causing trouble in their neighborhood was a fun activity.

Quick to pull the triggers, little niggaz with big guns
They have no fear in using their weapons.

Before niggaz chase me niggaz gotta face me
They will face anyone head-on before running away.

I catch a cap for my niggaz if I have to
He is willing to take a bullet for his crew.

You feel the pain, you niggaz know the name
Their enemies recognize the destruction they cause.

We blow shit out the frame
They cause major destruction.

When I'm smokin and drinkin I do deep thinkin
He reflects on his crew and their future while smoking and drinking.

About my peeps underground, because I'm down till I'm dead and stinkin
He is loyal to his crew until the very end.

This shit is real, so you can't make a mistake about us
Their lifestyle is real and not to be mistaken as fake.

Lettin you niggaz know it ain't nothin fake about us
Making it clear that they are real and not artificial.

Yeah, I'm kin to the end with all my niggaz that left
He is forever connected to his crew members who have passed away.

It's Lil' Fame and M.O.P. to the death
Commitment to the M.O.P until death.

Aiyo, I'm sentenced to Clint', but fuck it
He is currently serving time in a prison called Clint'.

At least we're all all in this together
Although he's in prison, they remain a tight-knit group.

Me and mine swing it back to back forever
They will have each other's backs until the end.

And I'm salutin my niggaz
He is paying respect to his crew members.

Straight up, cause they're true to the game
They are loyal to their dangerous lifestyle.

And mad fast on the triggers
They are quick to use their guns.

The Last Generation, we're all that's left, the hometeam
They refer to themselves as the Last Generation and the only remaining team. They see each other as family.

We're trump tight to the death
They are firmly bonded together until the end.

To all the crews that will be mashed and bruised
Their competition will be badly beaten and injured.

We don't doubt you
He acknowledges that his competition is capable.

It's just that we don't give a fuck about you
However, they do not care about their competition.

Comin through representin
Represents his crew and territory.

My niggaz on the Island
Referring to their crew members who are in prison.

M.O.P.'s with me, D-a-n-z-e, the danze
Members of M.O.P are with him including himself, Billy Danzenie.

It's not a joke when ya come my motherfuckin man
It's serious business when you cross him.

You frontin for nuthin
You're being fake and insincere.

Bring it if you want sumthin
Challenge him at your own risk.

My family get down, all my peoples'll bump sumthin
His crew is always ready to fight.

One thing about us, these is real niggaz
They are not fake and real.