His lengthy career has seen him crisscross the globe numerous times, chalking up rave reviews along the way. He returned to Coachella 2010, for his fourth appearance at the festival headlining the Sahara Tent, where the OC Register noted: "Even against two of the biggest draws on the schedule, Z-Trip raked 'em in, filling the Sahara with over 15,000 revelers." His 2009 Detroit Electronic Music Festival performance to over 10,000 stole the festival receiving the lions share of press: "Z-Trip lit up Saturday night, first by jamming with RJD2 then following with a Detroit-saluting mash-up set," beamed Billboard.
At the vanguard of dance music culture, he is at the heart of the DJ Hero™ video game series. Appearing as an avatar and providing several scorching remixes, Z-Trip's relentless vision even defied the advanced technology. An 8-bar scratch that he wanted to incorporate into the game was too much for the game's memory to handle. Beyond being immortalized as a playable character and his contribution of three exclusive tracks to the first installment, he remained a consultant, as well as executive producer, for DJ Hero 2 and created an additional two tracks.
Worldwide sold out shows would be enough for most artists, but not Z-Trip. His career brims with myriad milestones, starting from the now legendary mixtape, Uneasy Listening, Volume 1 , which the Phoenix, AZ native put together with Missouri's notorious DJ P. Back in 2001, the idea of pitting classic rock tracks against hip-hop into a seamless mix that could find the Pharcyde rapping over the Eagles or Metallica grinding it out under the righteous bark of Midnight Oil was unheard of. But instead of hating it as expected, enraptured fans disseminated the initial run of only 1000 CDs across the internet. By year's end, Uneasy Listening had made Z-Trip a burgeoning DJ star. It went on to receive critical acclaim and helped propel Z-Trip to national attention in 2002. It made album of the year lists in Spin, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, Wired and XLR8R. More importantly, it also inadvertently created an entirely new genre of music.
Then, on top of being a world-class DJ, Z-Trip established himself as a formidable producer and his major label debut in 2005, Shifting Gears, was given 4 stars by Rolling Stone. Released on Hollywood Records in 2005, the album features guest artists Supernatural, MURS, Lyrics Born, Luke Sick, Aceyalone, Mystic, Prince Whipper Whip, Busdriver, Chester Bennington (from Linkin Park), Chuck D (from Public Enemy) and Zaakir aka Soup (from Jurassic 5). It spawned numerous Top 10 singles in the US and abroad.
A lifelong political activist, Z-Trip was a strong supporter of the Barack Obama's successful campaign to become the President of the United States and released Party For Change and Victory Lap in 2009. Both exceeded 500,000 downloads and favorably reviewed by Wired, URB, BPM, and XLR8R to name a few. Z-Trip's longtime friend and collaborator Shepard Fairey supplied the art.
After 14 months of sold-out shows at his Friday night headlining residency at Rain inside The Palms, Las Vegas, Z-Trip is taking a rest from his crowd-thrilling stint,"Z-Trip's Revolution". Upon displaying his genre bending skills and sharing his stage with many A-level guests including Three 6 Mafia, Common, Rev Run, Too Short, and De La Soul, Z-Trip is taking a rest from stage to focus on his next chapter of recorded music.
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DJ Z-Trip Lyrics
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Had to run up ricky racks
Clout chasers who I tax
They taking the swag and not giving back
Not feeling ya bitch
You can have her back
Not feeling ya bitch
You could have her back
You can have her baaacck
Not feeling ya bitch
You could have her back
I feel like a rockstar cause when I rap
My boo she a dime you cant cash that
Ooou Yeahhh and her ass fat
Bend it over she gone make it clap
Not feeling ya bitch you can have her back
Not feeling ya bitch you can have her back
Not feeling ya bitch you can have her baaaack
Not feeling ya bitch you could have her back
Yeah
Run it up
Run it up
Run it up
Not coming in last but I'm runners up
You going out sad boy you out of luck
Antetokoumpo ball just for bucks
I only want top don't got time for fucks
I'm getting this money I'm not in rush
I clean up real nice and pull up in tuxs
So many bitches now who could I fuck
Don't got the tits but she got a butt
Seeing me shine expecting some love
Only one night no I cannot cuff
Ill triple your double start calling me russ
Not showing love so they showing lust
Excusing my language cause I like to cuss
Got off my dick but still hang on my nuts
Chain swinging but you cannot touch
Up and away
Watch what you say cause I'm shooting like klay
Pnb rockin it its a new day
Just copped a watch never catching me late
That bitch got the water swim just like a lake
She sending me pics but I know that its bait
They try to be me but don't have what it take
Cannot be real they always been fake
Graduated and a lot of shit changed
We was homies but they switching they lanes
They want what you have and whats on your plate
Don't have all the talent they started to hate
Grew up hard so I carried this weight
From the start I was winning this race
Grinding hard so I could pull up in wraiths
Up in the booth I be rappin with rage
Yeah
Dynamite we smoking pack
Had to run up ricky racks
Clout chasers who I tax
They taking the swag and not giving back
Not feeling ya bitch
You can have her back
Not feeling ya bitch
You could have her back
Not feeling ya bitch
You can have her baaacck
Not feeling ya bitch
You could have her back
I feel like a rockstar cause when I rap
My boo she a dime you cant cash that
Ooou Yeahhh and her ass fat
Bend it over she gone make it clap
Not feeling ya bitch you can have her back
Not feeling ya bitch you can have her back
Not feeling ya bitch you can have her baaaack
Not feeling ya bitch you could have her back
The lyrics of DJ Z-Trip's song speak of a rapper's confidence in his art, success, and lifestyle. The first stanza speaks of his monetary success as he talks about smoking a pack of dynamite and running up Ricky racks (meaning he has earned a lot of money). He also mentions being tired of people chasing his fame without giving back, especially women he is not interested in.
The second stanza cements his rockstar status, referring to his talent and the physical attributes of his significant other. He also boasts of his sexual prowess, while again emphasizing that he is not interested in the women pursuing him. The rest of the lyrics continue to brag about his wealth, success, and the women in his life.
Overall, the song reveals the mentality of a talented, confident, and successful rapper who does not let his fame get to his head.
Line by Line Meaning
Dynamite we smoking pack
We are smoking some really strong marijuana.
Had to run up ricky racks
I had to go get some money.
Clout chasers who I tax
People who try to copy my style and I take advantage of them financially.
They taking the swag and not giving back
They copy my style but never give credit or return the favor.
Not feeling ya bitch
I am not interested in your girlfriend.
You can have her back
Please just take her away from me.
I feel like a rockstar cause when I rap
I feel like a superstar when I perform music.
My boo she a dime you cant cash that
My girlfriend is so attractive that no amount of money could buy her.
Ooou Yeahhh and her ass fat
My girlfriend has a big butt and it's attractive to me.
Bend it over she gone make it clap
When she dances or moves, her butt cheeks hit each other, making a clapping sound.
Not coming in last but I'm runners up
I may not be first place, but I am close to it.
You going out sad boy you out of luck
You are going to fail and there's nothing you can do about it.
Antetokoumpo ball just for bucks
I am playing basketball only for money, like professional player Giannis Antetokounmpo.
I only want top don't got time for fucks
I only want success and I don't have time for people who waste my time.
I'm getting this money I'm not in rush
I am making money and I am not in a hurry to spend it.
I clean up real nice and pull up in tuxs
I dress up really well in a tuxedo.
So many bitches now who could I fuck
I have so many women interested in me, it's hard to choose who to be with.
Don't got the tits but she got a butt
She doesn't have big breasts, but she has a big butt, which is still attractive to me.
Seeing me shine expecting some love
People notice me succeeding and want to be close to me and show me affection.
Only one night no I cannot cuff
I am only interested in hooking up with someone for one night, I am not looking for a long-term relationship.
Ill triple your double start calling me russ
I will do better than you in any competition, like basketball player Russell Westbrook.
Not showing love so they showing lust
People are only interested in me for physical and sexual reasons, not because they actually care about me.
Excusing my language cause I like to cuss
I use curse words often and I don't apologize for it.
Got off my dick but still hang on my nuts
People are no longer obsessed with me, but they are still trying to gain something from me.
Chain swinging but you cannot touch
My jewelry is flashy and expensive, but you are not allowed to touch it.
Up and away
I am rising up and becoming successful.
Watch what you say cause I'm shooting like klay
Be careful what you say around me because I am talented and skilled like basketball player Klay Thompson.
Pnb rockin it its a new day
PnB Rock is performing and it's a new and exciting experience for everyone present.
Just copped a watch never catching me late
I just bought a new watch and will never be late to anything in the future.
That bitch got the water swim just like a lake
She is so attractive that it's like she can swim through water effortlessly, like a lake.
She sending me pics but I know that its bait
She is sending me pictures to try and entice me, but I am not interested.
They try to be me but don't have what it take
People try to copy my style, but they don't have the same level of talent or dedication as me.
Cannot be real they always been fake
People who try to copy me or follow me are not genuine or original, they are fake.
Graduated and a lot of shit changed
I finished school and a lot of things in my life have changed for the better.
We was homies but they switching they lanes
We used to be friends, but now they are changing their path in life and we are growing apart.
They want what you have and whats on your plate
People are jealous of my success and want to have what I have.
Grew up hard so I carried this weight
I had a tough childhood and had to work hard to become successful.
From the start I was winning this race
I have been successful from the beginning and have always been one step ahead of others in the competition.
Grinding hard so I could pull up in wraiths
I worked really hard to be able to buy luxury cars like the Rolls-Royce Wraith.
Up in the booth I be rappin with rage
When I am in the recording studio, I rap with passion and intensity.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Chaquor Manley
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SikGT
That was sick! The two tracks are Alphabet Aerobics by Blackalicious, and In the Hall of the Mountain King by Peer Gynt.
DropD Music
dope.! this is an example on what makes the difference between a dj and a musician.!!! keep up the talent alive.!!!
Zack Cee
I remember the first time i heard Z-Trip when he used to spin up in Arizona. In my opinion one of the dopest dj's out there
allenjustdance
my gosh, i'm hella feelin this!!! the bass change up is sickkk!!!
Blackbody Economics
Z-Trip's a bad ass. I'm on a turntablism kick today. QBert, Z-Trip, Shadow ... Gods of the vinyl.
CJ
My jaw dropped when I heard how well that 4-Ton Mantis sample fit.
Brian Camarena
yes! the master of riding the pitch! love it.
bstrut118
sick...keeping up with the tempo change in real time...skill
Elvia Gutierrez
The dude's a genius!
ccricers
That's some nice pitch riding...I just wish it had been the original Blackalicious track with the vocals. That would've made it more epic.