As a teenager, he sought refuge in the rap music of N.W.A and Tupac Shakur. Seeking to put his life experiences to tape, Camoflauge started rap career as he sold 20,000 copies of Crime Pays, an album he released with the hip-hop group Crime Affiliate. When I Represent, his solo album on the independent label Pure Pain, sold over 50,000 copies, Universal Music Group offered the rapper a deal. However, when Camoflauge was arrested for possession of crack cocaine, Universal didn't pick up the option on his contract, even though the charges were later dropped. He opened for heavyweight rap acts such as 8 Ball, MJG, Scarface, Master P, Ice T, Trick Daddy, and Ludacris.
He had a police record that included drug violations and a murder charge. He was held for three months in the Chatham County Jail in 2000 in connection with the shooting of Kenneth "Boo" Capers, but he was not indicted. During that period he wrote most of his first major release album, Strictly 4 da Streets: Drugs Sex and Violence, Vol. 1. He said of this album: "This is really from my heart to the pen. I was trying to write all about my life, all about me, all about the streets. Everything I know about the streets and everything I've been through."
He died in a shooting in May 2003 while walking with his toddler son, Ladon, outside his studio in midtown Savannah, Georgia. He was 21, He was taken to Memorial Health University Medical Center, where he died. His son was not hurt. Acting Police Chief Willie Lovett formed a task force to investigate whether Johnson's death was related to recent violence including two other killings, and whether retribution might be involved. According to the Savannah Morning News, police made no arrests and had no leads in the shooting.
He had been shot before, the previous September, but suffered minor injuries. After this he moved to the suburbs in neighboring Bryan County.
His last album, Keepin It Real, was released in August, 2002.
Pure Pain Records has been ordered to cease selling Camoflauge's albums, due to a dispute with the slain rapper's mother. Tammie Greene claims that the label has not provided her with an adequate accounting for three albums and a DVD the rapper released.
According to the spokesperson, Pure Pain is still operating at a loss, due to the production of Camoflauge's latest album, Keepin' It Real. A judge halted the album sales, ruling an uncertified financial statement submitted by the label claiming losses of over $200,000 in 2002 and 2004, was not valid.
Let's Ride
Camoflauge Lyrics
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Let's Ride
c'mon nigga let's ride
[Hook]
Let's ride, let's ride, let's ride, let's ride,
let's ride, let's ride, let's ride, let's ride,
let's ride, let's ride
[Camoflauge]
Gimme tha keys to tha car, I'm ready for war
When we ride on these niggas smoke that ass like a gar
Hit your block with a glock, clear the set with a teck
Like rain you gonna get wet that's a promise not a threat
You think I'm jokin, see if you laughing when tha pistol be smokin
Leave you head split wide open
And you bones get broken
Shit you will be floatin out to sea like a bird with wings
When we ride on these niggas we bringing tha pure pain
[Hook]
Let's ride, let's ride, let's ride, let's ride,
let's ride, let's ride, let's ride, let's ride,
let's ride, let's ride
let's on these bitch made niggas for talkin shit
Bust in that nigga wig and it startin to split
Hot shit gonna touch ya, bullets gonna rush ya
Like Lil' Cease I crush it, yea motherfucker
And when we ride it me homicide fo sho
And when we ride let em screamin let dem motherfuckers know
(let em know) Uh-huh that we ain't playin no games
Cockin tha glock on their block and have their god damn brain
[Hook]
Let's ride, let's ride, let's ride, let's ride,
let's ride, let's ride, let's ride, let's ride,
let's ride, let's ride
[Camoflauge]
Lets ride on dem niggas, fuck em till they shiver
Split your wig like a switcher, you ol bitch ass nigga
I touch em rush em , head crackin jackin
Don't ball on the phone call hey I holla at ya
Hey see ya later, have these hoes in ya Navigator
Holla through your shit like an at and a gator
Look player, I work with tecs, and I'm a Ak sprayer
And if you down to ride nigga say yeah
Buff buff nigga dip before you get fucked up
Red dots make your forehaed easyer to touch
So what we bout to go hit em , let's go get em
Ride on these bitch made niggas and deal with em
Somebody please call him a ambulance
Get the boy some surgury as fast ya can
y'all niggas better come up with a master plan
And I'm gonna ride with my niggas cause that's my man
[Hook]
Let's ride, let's ride, let's ride, let's ride,
let's ride, let's ride, let's ride, let's ride,
let's ride, let's ride
All my Eastside niggas ride
All my Westside niggas ride
All my Southside niggas ride
Ride nigga
Ride nigga
Let's ride
The song Let's Ride by Camoflauge is a rap song that speaks about the rapper's readiness to go to war and ride on his enemies. The lyrics are aggressive and portray an emotion of anger towards those who may have wronged the rapper. In the first verse, he demands the keys to a car, indicating that he is ready to take action against his enemies. He talks about using firearms to 'clear the set' and warns his enemies that he is serious about his threats. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the need to ride, encouraging the rapper's crew to join him in his pursuit of vengeance. The second verse gives a glimpse into the type of enemies the rapper is referring to, labeling them as 'bitch-made niggas.' He brags about his ability to shoot and kill his enemies, affirming that they will scream in pain when they're hurt. The song ends with a call to action for all the East, West, and Southside niggas to join him in his quest for justice.
Line by Line Meaning
c'mon
Encouraging the listener to take action and participate
Let's Ride
Let's go and cause chaos
c'mon nigga let's ride
Using slang to express camaraderie and an intention to ride together
Let's ride, let's ride, let's ride, let's ride,
Repetition for emphasis and motivation
Gimme tha keys to tha car, I'm ready for war
Asking for control and power to carry out a violent act
When we ride on these niggas smoke that ass like a gar
Planning to attack and overpower the enemy with forceful violence and aggression
Hit your block with a glock, clear the set with a teck
Using guns to clear out a neighborhood, leaving no survivors
Like rain you gonna get wet that's a promise not a threat
Stating a promise to cause harm, not a mere threat
You think I'm jokin, see if you laughing when tha pistol be smokin
Challenging someone who doubts their ability to cause harm
Leave you head split wide open
Extreme violence leading to a brutal attack
And you bones get broken
Intentionally causing pain, injury, and suffering
Shit you will be floatin out to sea like a bird with wings
Victim floating away forever, no hope of getting back alive
When we ride on these niggas we bringing tha pure pain
Intentionally, without mercy, causing extreme pain to the enemy
let's on these bitch made niggas for talkin shit
Picking a fight with those disrespecting them, and bullying them for it
Bust in that nigga wig and it startin to split
Use gun violence against the victim's head, split their skull open causing instant fatal injuries
Hot shit gonna touch ya, bullets gonna rush ya
Gun violence will touch you, and bullets will overpower and attack you
Like Lil' Cease I crush it, yea motherfucker
Lil' Cease is an example of how Camoflauge crushes everyone and everything
And when we ride it me homicide fo sho
When we ride, expect homicides without a doubt, guaranteed
And when we ride let em screamin let dem motherfuckers know
Spread horror and fear to the enemy, to let others know how serious they are
(let em know) Uh-huh that we ain't playin no games
Confirming seriousness and avoidance of any foolishness around these matters
Cockin tha glock on their block and have their god damn brain
Aiming the gun and violently attacking enemies and their surroundings, with no hesitation and a desire to cause serious harm
Lets ride on dem niggas, fuck em till they shiver
The plan is to scare and shake the enemy with violent, sexual aggression
Split your wig like a switcher, you ol bitch ass nigga
Intentionally causing severe physical harm to the head, offending and disrespecting them
I touch em rush em , head crackin jackin
Physically attacking and overpowering the enemy
Don't ball on the phone call hey I holla at ya
Urging to avoid communication and directly resort to violence
Hey see ya later, have these hoes in ya Navigator
Departing from the scene, leaving victims with negative consequences, including prostitution
Holla through your shit like an at and a gator
Causing both physical and auditory harm to the victim through gun violence
Look player, I work with tecs, and I'm a Ak sprayer
Confirming technical expertise, and knowledge of guns and their utilization
And if you down to ride nigga say yeah
Asking for support and agreement from their ally to aid in causing violence against enemies
Buff buff nigga dip before you get fucked up
Warning to avoid the negative outcome of violent confrontations
Red dots make your forehead easier to touch
Aim accurately to achieve a fatal shot
So what we bout to go hit em , let's go get em
Bravely and deliberately aim to attack and conquer the enemy
Ride on these bitch made niggas and deal with em
Forcefully retaliate against enemies, who they see as weak and easy targets
Somebody please call him a ambulance
Need for medical assistance for a victim causing severe physical damage/trauma
Get the boy some surgery as fast ya can
Need for immediate surgery due to the severity and extent of injuries caused
y'all niggas better come up with a master plan
Urging others to come up with a clever and effective plan, as they will severely retaliate and cause damage
And I'm gonna ride with my niggas cause that's my man
Showing allegiance to his friends, and his loyalty to them is stronger than anything else
All my Eastside niggas ride
Calling for the Eastside gang to participate in causing violence and chaos
All my Westside niggas ride
Calling for the Westside gang to participate in causing violence and chaos
All my Southside niggas ride
Calling for the Southside gang to participate in causing violence and chaos, targeting everybody/anybody who is against them and disrespecting them
Ride nigga
Encouraging friends and allies to join in the violent ride
Let's ride
Inviting friends and allies to participate in causing chaos and destruction
Lyrics ยฉ Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN JOHNSON, DANIEL PATRICE THOMAS, TARVARES JEVON WEBSTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@goinham9469
Natalie Watkins-Cone
Baby girl can we kick it,
I'm sorry if I'm too explicit.
Visions of u w/o no clothes on got me dizzy.
I like yo size. Tha look in yo eyes, yo m'fckin thighs, Can I push inside?
Do u wanna roll wit me,
Hit up the mo' wit me.
Fuck from the bed 2 tha flo wit me
......but no hickeys ;)
@naterayfranz9337
Still riding hard here in 2022 all the way out in Seattle RIP flauge!
@jackjill8129
2023
@jataviencapers7178
You already know ๐ฏ
@joshhollon6781
Letโs goooo !!!! Love to see that RIP the goat
@biggsmooth1997
10/17/23 Still Bumping๐ซฐ๐พ๐ค๐พ๐ค๐พ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ
@kinghaze87
Love that he made it from our city all the way to Seattle RIP JJ ๐๐ป๐ฏ
@lolsquad5632
Damn I miss this dude so much!! U taught me so much and it still hurts to see u gone bro!! Still ridin to this in 2023. LL Flauge
@tylerbeasley4750
Ride out up in heaven flauge, you already know we reppin' that 912 down here in SAVANNAH GA. ๐ฏ๐ "PURE-PAIN"
@keywalker561
Westside 41 block this is one of the best song to have beat in yo ride cuz did his thing
@brettmorrison3031
Eastside or die ๐ฏ๐ค๐ฝ