The beginning of his career started in 2005 when he met Kurupt in Philadelphia. At the time he was in a group and Kurupt urged them to move to California. They took him up on the suggestion and in 2007 they released an album with Kurupt titled “Philly 2 Cali”.
In 2008 Young De released his solo debut mixtape titled “Audio Hustlaz Vol. 1”, it was presented by DJ Skee. B-Real contributed to the mixtape as a producer and featured on several tracks. Later that year Young De released the “Homeland Security” mixtape which was a collaboration project with Shady/Interscopes’ artist Ca$his. Homeland Security was hosted by DJ Whoo Kid and featured tracks with Royce Da 5’9, Crooked I and Freeway among others.
Young De was also featured on B-Real’s 2009 solo album “Smoke N Mirrors”, appearing on 5 of the 15 songs including the single Don’t Ya Dare Laugh. With that album B-Real and Young De spent a lot of time touring overseas. In the middle of 09’, Young De’s appearance on DJ Muggs “Souls Assassins Intermissions” albumlanded 2,000,000+ hits on YouTube for it’s 1st single Figure It Out. Due to the success of that song he has spent the past 2 years touring with Xzibit.
In 2010 Cypress Hill released their 8th studio album titled “Rise Up” on EMI’s Priority Records. Young De was featured on the street single It Ain’t Nothin . The video for this single received rotation on all television outlets and landed him on the Carson Daily Show. He also went on tour with Cypress, performing at festivals like Rock am Ring and Rockin Rio. At the end of the year Young De teamed up with DJ Fingaz, for yet another mixtape titled “De is for Demrick”.
In 2011 Xzibit and Young created a music catalog for the company Extreme Music/Sony ATV titled “Urban Ammo”. From that catalog they chose two digital singles; Man On The Moon & What It Is. These videos were shot by director Matt Alonzo and led to rotation on MTV.
In mid 2011, Young De released an EP titled “Neva Look Back” produced solely by Scoop DeVille. The EP had three singles What’s Good, Ready 2 Go & What’s Good Remix.
Young De just released his early 2012 mixtape “#Heads Up”. The 17 song project includes the singles Money & Weed & Burn Out (Produced By Jim Jonsin). After being noticed by South Florida’s Grammy winning producer Jim Jonsin in a studio session with Cypress Hill. The two have started working on music for his debut LP which has yet to be titled.
Smoke
Demrick Lyrics
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Gotta find a way to turn the… into something
Won’t take a loss, gotta make it pay off
Cause these haters wanna take away the play, I ain’t on
Too hungry to not eat, so who gonna stop me?
Nigga’s been dropping off when the pros get…
The shots start popping off when these blocks I’m working
Nightmares if a casket that’s not my coffin!
And it’s not that often that I ever say
I’m really feeling it’s my brain on drugs
But I’m not a dealer, always serving off murder
But I’m not a killer and my mother fucker I’m saying,
I ain’t got no feelings!
So you got the feelings and these hoes already know
I ain’t got no feelings hard core is the North Pole dead or winner
Just know anywhere I go I was born a winner, yeah!
Hook:
I think I might smoke today,
Smoke until I fade away
Go and get a little liquor,
Kick it with my niggas,
Hear what they got to say!
I think I might smoke today,
Smoke until I fade away
Go and get a little liquor,
Kick it with my niggas,
Hear what they got to say!
This life we live is crazy, crazy, crazy
Sometimes I just smoke to get away
This life we live is crazy, crazy, crazy
Sometimes I just smoke to fade away
Fade away like MJ, drop a base line
With 1.5 on a clock left!
Always got it on deck, niggas going to be upset
Go against, get left, always cement!
Gotta holler at my homies, find out what the next move is
My uncle just got locked for the next few years
Momma always taught me to respect my pears
If that check don’t clear... your neck right here
And this Cush got my head on the next frontier
Out of space for the… place
Ain’t nobody safe when them reals ain’t pay shit
Real kids get killed every day
So I can’t let it go away, it’s gotta make the shit pop
Can’t stop, till I get everything I want
I’ve just seen a lot get caught up in hot
... about to cook that beef like…
Got a problem? We’re on ‘em!
Hook:
I think I might smoke today,
Smoke until I fade away
Go and get a little liquor,
Kick it with my niggas,
Hear what they got to say!
I think I might smoke today,
Smoke until I fade away
Go and get a little liquor,
Kick it with my niggas,
Hear what they got to say!
This life we live is crazy, crazy, crazy
Sometimes I just smoke to get away
This life we live is crazy, crazy, crazy
Sometimes I just smoke to fade away
I think I need to relaps
Sober up, relaps, pour a little something after we sack
Go and kick with my homies
My niggas that know me
Bring a couple bitches and I fit the deck
Cause ain’t no ghetto ways where I stay
Instead today they renovate case where I’m living that
So I need a spot that I can go and I can kick…
So I need a spot that I can go and I can kick…
I need a spot that I can go and I can kick…
Hook:
I think I might smoke today,
Smoke until I fade away
Go and get a little liquor,
Kick it with my niggas,
Hear what they got to say!
I think I might smoke today,
Smoke until I fade away
Go and get a little liquor,
Kick it with my niggas,
Hear what they got to say!
This life we live is crazy, crazy, crazy
Sometimes I just smoke to get away
This life we live is crazy, crazy, crazy
Sometimes I just smoke to fade away
In the song Smoke, Demrick talks about his struggles with sleep and a racing mind. He wants to turn his thoughts into something productive so that haters can’t take away his progress. He is determined to succeed, and he won't let anyone or anything stop him. He refers to his tough upbringing as a motivator, and he believes that he was born to be a winner. The hook of the song talks about how he uses smoking as an escape from the craziness of life.
The lyrics of Smoke display Demrick’s resilience and determination to succeed in life despite any challenges he may face. The metaphors used in the song, such as “racing mind like Indi 500” and “fade away like MJ,” make the song more relatable to the listener. Demrick talks about his struggles with sleeplessness and how he channels his energy into being productive. He also mentions that he sometimes uses smoking and hanging out with his friends as a way to escape the chaos of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord knows I can’t sleep, my mind racing like the Indi 500
Having trouble sleeping, my mind is racing at high speeds
Gotta find a way to turn the… into something
Need to turn a problem into a solution
Won’t take a loss, gotta make it pay off
Refusing to accept defeat, must turn it into success
Cause these haters wanna take away the play, I ain’t on
Enemies want to ruin success, but I won't let them
Too hungry to not eat, so who gonna stop me?
Determined to succeed, nothing can get in the way
Nigga’s been dropping off when the pros get…
Others can't handle the pressure, but I'm still here
The shots start popping off when these blocks I’m working
Dangerous situations arise when working in the streets
Nightmares if a casket that’s not my coffin!
Terrified of death, but not if it's not my time
And it’s not that often that I ever say
Rarely express myself
I’m really feeling it’s my brain on drugs
Feeling like my mind is clouded
But I’m not a dealer, always serving off murder
I don't sell drugs, but I'm always producing music
But I’m not a killer and my mother fucker I’m saying,
I'm not a violent person, but I'm assertive
I ain’t got no feelings!
I have no emotional attachments
So you got the feelings and these hoes already know
Others may have feelings, but women already know I don't
I ain’t got no feelings hard core is the North Pole dead or winner
I'm a tough person, willing to do whatever it takes to win
Just know anywhere I go I was born a winner, yeah!
Confident that I can succeed anywhere
I think I might smoke today, Smoke until I fade away
Considering smoking to relieve stress
Go and get a little liquor, Kick it with my niggas, Hear what they got to say!
Hang out with friends and hear their thoughts
This life we live is crazy, crazy, crazy Sometimes I just smoke to get away
Life is hectic, sometimes I need to escape through smoking
Fade away like MJ, drop a base line
Disappear like Michael Jordan, make great music
With 1.5 on a clock left!
Almost out of time, need to make the most of it
Always got it on deck, niggas going to be upset
Always prepared, others may be envious
Go against, get left, always cement!
Going against me leads to failure, I'm unbreakable
Gotta holler at my homies, find out what the next move is
Need to talk to friends to plan the next steps
My uncle just got locked for the next few years
My family member is in prison
Momma always taught me to respect my pears
My mother instilled values of respect for others
If that check don’t clear... your neck right here
If a payment doesn't go through, there will be consequences
And this Cush got my head on the next frontier
The marijuana I'm smoking is guiding me to new territory
Out of space for the… place
No more room for something
Ain’t nobody safe when them reals ain’t pay shit
Nobody is safe when debts aren't paid
Real kids get killed every day
Real people die every day
So I can’t let it go away, it’s gotta make the shit pop
Can't let opportunities slip by, need to capitalize on them
Can’t stop, till I get everything I want
Won't stop working until all my goals are achieved
I’ve just seen a lot get caught up in hot
I've seen many people get in trouble
...about to cook that beef like…
Preparing for confrontation
Got a problem? We’re on ‘em!
If there's an issue, we'll handle it
I think I need to relaps Sober up, relaps, pour a little something after we sack
Thinking about relapsing into old habits, but only after finishing work
Go and kick with my homies My niggas that know me Bring a couple bitches and I fit the deck
Hang out with friends and female companions
Cause ain’t no ghetto ways where I stay Instead today they renovate case where I’m living that
Not living in the ghetto anymore, staying in a renovated area
So I need a spot that I can go and I can kick…
Need a place to unwind and relax
I need a spot that I can go and I can kick…
Reiterating the need for a relaxing space
This life we live is crazy, crazy, crazy
Life is hectic
Sometimes I just smoke to get away
Sometimes I smoke to escape the stress of life
Contributed by Leo K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
liminaloner
Hey I found it!
Last night my older bro was playing this song from his phone while my younger bro was playing Xbox.
Before all this I was getting a little drunk on the porch, staring at the stars.
then my sister's boyfriend asked if I wanted to smoke.
So we headed down to my bros room and blazed some bud out of a chulum. That high took over my drunkenness or mixed with it-
I dunno. anyway I came upstairs after that smoke sesh and this song was playing and just caught my attention.
It's like it took me to a different place man..
I was all mellowed out and slow dancing to the hook and chorus, it was so catchy and I haven't heard it in so long..
Man that night was fun!
Michael Taylor
So glad I decided to check out Demrick's solo shit , fuckin dope ! Loved all the collabs he did with Serial Killers and and B-real mixtapes too. Really feeling this track, Stay stoney :)
Kyle Bertini
first song ive listaned too from you and i just gotta say mad respect u have great flow keep it up
OneHighGuy
Been bumping demrick for a while. Got the chance to see him preform at the chalice festival. Dizzy wright brang him out. Cool chill guy. Great prefromer
Mike Rivera
Been listening to you music since "Burn out" I respect the way you did it. ✌️ One of my favorite rappers
LarryB3rd
Man demrick is the shit, love the way he bends words, truly an other worldly flow. Nigga deserves to be on top
DoDirty760
I'm re-discovering Demrick. I've been a fan since his days with Kurupt and he went by Young De. I kind of fell off when it came to keeping up with music. A random stop off to dubcnn brought me back to Demrick's music. Was always a good artist, but his song writing skills have gotten even stronger since I last listened to his stuff.
Dario Fritschi
Love this track so much
Denis Fox
I’d never understand why this song never blew up I bang it still
Shawn Soto
Been bumping this for a min now..know lyrics but heart. Banger right here.
Therealbear909
this shit bangs !! your definitely underrated