1) Do or Die is an American rap trio originally from Chicago, Illinois. The group experienced mainstream success with the single "Po Pimp", a collaboration with fellow Chicago rapper, Twista, off the album Picture This, that peaked at #22 on the Billboard Hot 100. Group members are Belo Zero, N.A.R.D. (Niggas Ain't Ready to Die) and AK-47. Belo Zero was a late addition to the group w/ Psycho Drama member Young Buk being an original member. Young Buk never recorded any material w/ the group and Belo Zero was later added to the roster. The trio has sold more than 3 million albums. Alongside Crucial Conflict, another Chicago group with a similar vocal and lyrical style, they helped launch the city's first national hip hop movement.
2) Do Or Die is a Belgian Metal band. They have always been a live band. Formed in 1999 and led by their founder/singer Chris, DO OR DIE always felt comfortable on stage, no matter if it was at the big European festivals, opening for bands such as Hatebreed, Agnostic Front, ProPain and Biohazard or in front of 100 kids in a club, they always put out the same energy as if it was their first show. After the first 7 inch EP "Tears of Rage" (500 copies sold in less than a month) got released, they immediately started playing shows non-stop all over Benelux and France. Their first full length "Heart Full of Pain" came out in 2001 on I Scream Records. More shows/tours followed and they also recorded their second record, "The Meaning of Honor", in the same year, which was released in early 2002.
DO OR DIE then faced a tough period in their career. Half of the band decided to quit in 2003 because of a conflict between their personal lives and the exhausting touring attached to being in DO OR DIE. 2004 saw them return with a new line-up and the loudest comeback imaginable, when they played Pressure Fest, Graspop and Fury Fest on the same weekend. "Tradition" got recorded around that time too and was released in 2005, marking their first effort for Alveran Records and the start of their cooperation with M.A.D. Tourbooking, both of which opened the doors to Germany for the band. One of the guitarists left the band in the same year, but the rest of DO OR DIE, already familiar with throwbacks, were not willing to put it down and continued promoting "Tradition" across Germany, Holland, Poland, Sweden, and well known festivals like the Dour Fest, Pressure Fest, With Full Force and even the Superbowl of Hardcore in New York while at the same time writing songs for a new record.
Come 2008, the new album is all wrapped up, carries the title "Pray for Them" and is scheduled for a release on May 23rd. This record marks a new start for the band with a new face and new strength but still holding on to the roots of the previous releases. Do Or Die are back and determined to take back the crown of European Hardcore - 2008 will see the band touring non-stop with "Pray For Them" in their luggage set to destroy every stage they will enter.
3) Do Or Die is a bay area g-rap group from San Francisco, CA.
4) Do Or Die were a christian pop-punk band from North Shore, Auckland NZ. They played numerous shows and won a competition to record and release a single, however it was never fully completed and instead only a test pressing was released. They had a very short-lived career, lasting only a year or two. Members moved on to play in Scenic Drive, Bright Lights, xSunday Schoolx and Alaska.
Diamenz
Do Or Die Lyrics
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So I'll leave here mama I'll be there, ok
Cadillac (cadillac) pimpin... pimpin (escalade)
Do or Die Ridin through the cold Chi (riding so high)
Back 2 the game why'all (were back Belo, AK)
Some pimpology (escalade) so obviously we learned there biology
(Do or Die J. P. lets ride)
Do you love, money, chasin papers and doin capers
Bending the chi and then vegas like you one of the Lakers
Steady cuffin that paper, ladys can't fake us, so I stay cautious regardless
Like a million dollars keep sparkin better yet its that V.I.P barkin
(niggaz ain't ready to die)
Cause please, that be me sparkin sharp and bendin calm in that lac
Bendin hard with ladys slobbin and bobbin
Aww man I been on that chick since back in college
See, she like them top notch with the glock cocked
Put the money and glock block them CEO's who invest in stock plots
Substance blowin out the sunroof with your drop top
Smokin on that chop flop ladys call me pa pa and groupies call me na na
So cha cha like legit do whatever suits that fit you
If paper be your issue, then you be your issue
But this paper make that paper, and this paper make that paper,
This paper make that paper so you stay away from haters
[Chorus, Johnny P]
We ride diamonds in the back, sunroof top,
Diggin in the scene with a gangster lean ohhhohhhhhh.. ohhoohhhh
We ride diamonds in the back, sunroof top,
Diggin in the scene with a pimp lean ohhohhhh my my can you smoke and ride
[AK 47]
You can see it in my eyes when I'm hustlin, burnt up tryin to come up from
Nothing
I be stackin them stacks bringin em back in the back of the lac
Talkin in codes to the burn outs hustlin daily got me turned out
You know my motto to invest and chase that paper like lotto
Follow, tryin to bring back money in car loads
But its hard to listen when you tryin to get that platinum benzy
Or purchase a home for my belo luxury home with a platinum visa
Its hard to imagine something like a nigga tryin to catch an orgasm
Track that feeling like a spasm
Tryin to study passin, got a passion gotta count that cheese
They off in the breeze but it ain't nothing
If you got that paper then say something
Better put it away Cause the day comin when you fall off,
When you just want to hall off with four sawed offs blow it all off
Recognise its the big faces that count, better yet better stay flexed
Check the paper stay stressed and get all the dough whether its fast or slow
Get up to the point where the cash will flow
Burger King and Mcdonalds really ain't the way the best will go
And its so cold in these windy streets
When the ends meet your life will be ends deep with white shit
[Chorus]
[Belo Zero]
This is my motto, pop the first bottle
Louie call 1 3 grab the key then follow
Ride up to my home paid for mansion celebrating you ladys on tables dance on
M O N E why got to have it me I remember hustlin when I was a shorty
Now or a forty X5 5 of those sit back relax and private show
No how it go more money more problem well the problem is you solve it
Don't let the money become you you take it and revolve it
No matter how you get it you hustle and go get it square stick with it
Make sure all the numbers split Cause all of them done did it
The Rockafellers Stellers and Jones
To many other people got paper but we homeless
And let alone this, we chillin while we swervin bumpin 92.3 in the suburban
Hittin curbs in city fresh why'all Proda to the feet bonapetite
No second guess why'all we confess why'all love the curency don't you playa hate
Love the game you can't worry me, you can't worry me
[Chorus]
[N.A.R.D.]
J P, J P
Everybody may not have a great big Cadillac
Gangsta white walls, TV's and antennas in the back (uh uh)
Some peoples may not have a car at all
But they got to remember brothers and sisters (remember)
We still can pimp talk, rotate them gangster white walls
Never givin a dime to a broad (no no never)
And we gone keep on pimpin baby (keep pimpin)
We gone keep on pimpin baby (for real)
Until somebody turn the lights out, so J. P. come on bring us home
[Johnny P]
Yeah, wohhhhohhhohhhh wohhhohhhh
I just want to feel, Cause you may not have a gravy kind of life
Diamonds in the back, sunroof top, diggin in the scene with a gangster lean
You may night driiivvveee no car at all, ohh myyy
But you can still stand tall, still stand tall... hooo
Cause I'm ridin in my escalade
Ridin
Ridin
Ridin
The song "Diamenz" by Do or Die is a tribute to the Chicago city's pimp culture. The song features a collaboration between lead singer Johnny P and N.A.R.D rapping about the allure of being a pimp, the joy of making money, and the desire to have a lavish lifestyle. The lyrics are an ode to the luxurious pimp cars of the 70s and the life of a man who could afford to be unapologetically flashy in his style, attitude, and money. The song's chorus talks about a lifestyle that not everyone can have, but anyone can aspire to, and that's the beauty of being a pimp. The song expresses a desire to succeed and a mindset of never settling for less, despite the difficulties.
The verses in the song capture the essence of N.A.R.D's and AK 47's life as young hustlers with the dream of living the pimp lifestyle. The lyrics "Do you love, money, chasin papers and doin capers, Bending the chi and then Vegas like you one of the Lakers" express how a person who loves money and has a passion for the pimp lifestyle can make it big. Belo Zero taps into the problem of homelessness and how people go from having nothing to having it all with the right mindset and hard work. Throughout the song, the lyrics maintain a strong theme of chasing your dreams and never accepting your current state, which is a significant characteristic of the pimp culture.
Line by Line Meaning
So I'll leave here mama I'll be there, ok
I will depart from this location, mother, and arrive at the specified destination, alright
Cadillac (cadillac) pimpin... pimpin (escalade)
Engaging in the act of showcasing and flaunting luxury automobiles, specifically a Cadillac and an Escalade
Do or Die Ridin through the cold Chi (riding so high)
Do or Die is confidently traversing the city of Chicago, regardless of the harsh weather conditions, with a sense of elevated status
Back 2 the game why'all (were back Belo, AK)
Returning to the music industry, Do or Die, consisting of Belo and AK, make their presence known
Some pimpology (escalade) so obviously we learned there biology
A display of extensive knowledge and expertise in the realm of pimping, metaphorically likening it to a subject of study, while subtly emphasizing their familiarity with the urban community
(Do or Die J. P. lets ride)
(Do or Die and Johnny P) Let us embark on this journey together
Do you love, money, chasin papers and doin capers
Are you passionate about wealth accumulation, pursuing financial documents, and engaging in daring escapades
Bending the chi and then vegas like you one of the Lakers
Exploring and exerting influence over both the city of Chicago and Las Vegas, as if one possesses the status and prestige associated with being a member of the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team
Steady cuffin that paper, ladys can't fake us, so I stay cautious regardless
Consistently securing and holding onto money, making it challenging for women to deceive or manipulate them, leading to a state of vigilance and caution despite external circumstances
Like a million dollars keep sparkin better yet its that V.I.P barkin
Radiating an extravagant and desirable aura, comparable to possessing immense wealth, which in turn attracts attention from the VIP crowd
(niggaz ain't ready to die)
(Referring to themselves or others) Individuals are not prepared or willing to face the possibility of death
Cause please, that be me sparkin sharp and bendin calm in that lac
Because, kindly let it be known, that is me igniting a spark of excellence and maintaining a composed demeanor while driving a luxury vehicle
Bendin hard with ladys slobbin and bobbin
Driving assertively while women engage in enthusiastic oral activities
Aww man I been on that chick since back in college
Oh man, I have been romantically involved with that woman since our university days
See, she like them top notch with the glock cocked
You see, she prefers individuals who possess exceptional qualities, along with carrying a loaded firearm
Put the money and glock block them CEO's who invest in stock plots
Employing both financial resources and weapons to hinder the progress of corporate executives who engage in speculative investments
Substance blowin out the sunroof with your drop top
Smoke or drugs being expelled from the sunroof of a convertible
Smokin on that chop flop ladys call me pa pa and groupies call me na na
Engaging in the act of consuming marijuana, resulting in women referring to me affectionately as a father figure, while admirers without a genuine connection affectionately call me by my stage name
So cha cha like legit do whatever suits that fit you
Hence, move and act in a manner that aligns with your true self, adapting as necessary
If paper be your issue, then you be your issue
If the pursuit of money is your primary concern, then it becomes your own personal dilemma
But this paper make that paper, and this paper make that paper, This paper make that paper so you stay away from haters
However, the acquisition of financial resources facilitates the generation of additional funds, allowing you to distance yourself from those who harbor ill will
We ride diamonds in the back, sunroof top, Diggin in the scene with a gangster lean ohhhohhhhhh.. ohhoohhhh
We traverse with exceptional opulence, luxurious vehicles, featuring a sunroof, while exuding a cool and confident demeanor
We ride diamonds in the back, sunroof top, Diggin in the scene with a pimp lean ohhohhhh my my can you smoke and ride
We travel with great extravagance, possessing valuable jewels, a convertible with a sunroof, confidently navigating the environment with a stylish and flamboyant posture
You can see it in my eyes when I'm hustlin, burnt up tryin to come up from Nothing
One can perceive the determination and exhaustion plaguing me as I engage in tireless efforts to achieve success and elevate myself from a state of destitution
I be stackin them stacks bringin em back in the back of the lac
I diligently accumulate and organize sums of money, carefully returning them to a hidden location within the back compartment of my luxury car
Talkin in codes to the burn outs hustlin daily got me turned out
Engaging in cryptic conversations with individuals who no longer possess the same level of motivation, as the daily pursuit of financial gain has completely captivated me
You know my motto to invest and chase that paper like lotto
You are aware of my personal slogan, which revolves around making financial investments and relentlessly pursuing wealth, akin to playing the lottery
Follow, tryin to bring back money in car loads
Follow my example, as I strive to accumulate vast sums of money to the point of requiring multiple carloads for transportation
But its hard to listen when you tryin to get that platinum benzy
However, it becomes challenging to take heed of advice when one is singularly focused on acquiring a platinum Mercedes-Benz vehicle
Or purchase a home for my belo luxury home with a platinum visa
Alternatively, dedicating resources to acquire a lavish residence for my partner, showcasing both opulence and possessing the means to finance it
Its hard to imagine something like a nigga tryin to catch an orgasm
It is difficult to envision a situation in which an individual relentlessly pursues intense pleasure, comparable to an orgasm
Track that feeling like a spasm
Continuously chasing and monitoring that pleasurable sensation, akin to a sudden muscle contraction or twitch
Tryin to study passin, got a passion gotta count that cheese
Striving to gain a comprehensive understanding while successfully progressing, possessing an unwavering desire, ultimately focusing on counting one's financial earnings
They off in the breeze but it ain't nothing
Others may be absent or distracted, but it does not pose a significant obstacle or concern
If you got that paper then say something
If you possess a substantial amount of money, make yourself known and vocalize your achievements
Better put it away Cause the day comin when you fall off, When you just want to hall off with four sawed offs blow it all off
It would be wise to save and reserve your wealth, as a day will arrive when you experience a decline or loss, and the temptation to become reckless and abandon restraint may arise, resulting in squandering everything
Recognise its the big faces that count, better yet better stay flexed
Acknowledge and comprehend that notable individuals with substantial influence are the ones who hold significance, alternatively, it is advisable to maintain a state of readiness and adaptability
Check the paper stay stressed and get all the dough whether its fast or slow
Monitor your financial resources, remain persistently anxious, and strive to accumulate a substantial amount of money, whether through rapid or gradual means
Get up to the point where the cash will flow
Aim to reach a level in which financial abundance will be readily accessible and readily obtained
Burger King and Mcdonalds really ain't the way the best will go
Employment at fast-food chains such as Burger King and McDonald's is not the path towards achieving the highest level of success
And its so cold in these windy streets
The urban environment can be harsh and unforgiving, with biting winds and challenging circumstances
When the ends meet your life will be ends deep with white shit
Once you find yourself deeply immersed in the world of illicit narcotics, your life will become entangled with dangerous substances
This is my motto, pop the first bottle
This phrase represents my personal mantra, to celebrate and indulge in luxury by opening the initial bottle of alcoholic beverage
Louie call 1 3 grab the key then follow
Louis Vuitton, a high-end fashion brand, is contacted first, after which the necessary keys are obtained and the procession commences in a unified manner
Ride up to my home paid for mansion celebrating you ladys on tables dance on
We arrive at my fully paid-for grand residence, wherein we jubilantly commemorate the occasion by permitting women to gracefully dance upon elevated surfaces
M O N E why got to have it me I remember hustlin when I was a shorty
The letters spelling 'Money' express the necessity and desire to possess it, as I recollect engaging in intense and determined efforts from a young age
Now or a forty X5 5 of those sit back relax and private show
Whether in the present or the future, I will acquire a BMW X5 vehicle, ultimately possessing a remarkable collection of five, allowing for comfort and leisure, all while being treated to an exclusive performance
No how it go more money more problem well the problem is you solve it
It is commonly understood that an increase in wealth leads to an increase in difficulties, yet the key lies in actively resolving and overcoming those challenges
Don't let the money become you you take it and revolve it
Avoid allowing money to define your identity, instead, use it as a tool to continually progress and transform
No matter how you get it you hustle and go get it square stick with it
Regardless of the means employed, remain dedicated to the pursuit of wealth, persistently hustling and seizing opportunities
Make sure all the numbers split Cause all of them done did it
Ensure that the financial proceeds are divided evenly, as everyone involved has contributed to the attainment of prosperity
The Rockafellers Stellers and Jones
Referencing wealthy and renowned families, specifically the Rockefellers, Stellers, and Jones, who have achieved tremendous financial success
To many other people got paper but we homeless
While numerous individuals may possess significant amounts of money, Do or Die still feels a sense of homelessness or lack of rootedness
And let alone this, we chillin while we swervin bumpin 92.3 in the suburban
Not to mention, we relax and enjoy ourselves while maneuvering through the streets, playing music from 92.3 FM in a suburban vehicle
Hittin curbs in city fresh why'all Proda to the feet bonapetite
Gently impacting curbs within the city, appearing stylish and fashionable, showcasing footwear produced by Proda, and concluding with an expression of wishing good appetite
No second guess why'all we confess why'all love the curency don't you playa hate
No need for doubt or hesitation, we proclaim openly that we have an affection for money, urging others not to exhibit jealousy or disdain towards our lifestyle
Love the game you can't worry me, you can't worry me
We have a deep appreciation for the urban lifestyle and its accompanying rewards, rendering any concerns or criticisms irrelevant
J P, J P
A call-out to Johnny P, emphasizing his presence and importance
Everybody may not have a great big Cadillac
It is important to acknowledge that not everyone possesses a large and luxurious Cadillac vehicle
Gangsta white walls, TV's and antennas in the back (uh uh)
However, those who do have such vehicles feature classic, gangster-inspired white wall tires, as well as televisions and antennas affixed to the rear section
Some peoples may not have a car at all
Certain individuals might not possess a vehicle of any kind
But they got to remember brothers and sisters (remember)
Nevertheless, those individuals should bear in mind, brothers and sisters, to preserve a sense of unity and solidarity
We still can pimp talk, rotate them gangster white walls
Despite varying circumstances, we can still engage in conversation related to pimping, focusing on the rotation of stylish white wall tires associated with the gangster aesthetic
Never givin a dime to a broad (no no never)
Absolutely refusing to provide money or financial assistance to women of questionable character or motives
And we gone keep on pimpin baby (keep pimpin)
We will continue to embody and practice the art of pimping, my dear (persevere in the pursuit thereof)
Until somebody turn the lights out, so J. P. come on bring us home
Persisting in our endeavors until our metaphorical light is extinguished, hence, Johnny P, it is time for you to provide closure and conclude our journey
Yeah, wohhhhohhhohhhh wohhhohhhh
Expressing agreement or confirmation in an enthusiastic manner
I just want to feel, Cause you may not have a gravy kind of life
My desires revolve around experiencing intense emotions, as individuals may lack a life overflowing with successes and pleasures
Diamonds in the back, sunroof top, diggin in the scene with a gangster lean
Displaying opulence, featuring valuable jewels, a vehicle with a sunroof, while comfortably immersing oneself in the urban environment with a stylish and confident inclination
You may night driiivvveee no car at all, ohh myyy
It is possible that you may not possess a vehicle at all, and this realization is meant to evoke surprise or shock
But you can still stand tall, still stand tall... hooo
Nevertheless, one can and should maintain a position of strength and pride
Cause I'm ridin in my escalade
Because I am currently traveling in my Escalade vehicle
Ridin
Engaging in the act of driving or being a passenger in a vehicle
Ridin
Engaging in the act of driving or being a passenger in a vehicle
Ridin
Engaging in the act of driving or being a passenger in a vehicle
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANTHONY ROUND, DANIEL GRIFFIN, DARNELL SMITH, DENNIS ROUND, WILLIAM DEVAUGHN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ryan Howard
Honestly the energy on this track is tangible.
Hands down My favorite JP song.
He is missed and cherished more and more.
His lyrics on here really get you. That high note tho....
Peace and Love β€οΈ
Dave Wood
4:25 is where this song starts for me!! JP just killed it!! About as do or die as it gets !! R.I.P
Blad Venci
He killed itππ―
theman nodoubt
Most slept on rap group of all time
Grayson Alya
theman nodoubt They not slept on they didnt sell out so they weren't MAIN STREAM and that's what made them PIMPS.THEY DIDNT SELL THEY SOUL.
Ryan H
Grayson Alya they definitely are underated.. Every song of there's on YouTube should have at least a million views.
Rononeil82
R.I.P Johnny P you brought some the best music to the Midwest Live on... Live from the MotorCity...
Paul Crane
Do or Die 2020. Who is still bangin?
Brian Mirko
This shit takes me back
Captain Spaulding π€‘
JP was π₯ on this one. Brings back memories