Ross played various forms of the blues that have seen him compared to John Lee Hooker and Sonny Boy Williamson I, and is perhaps best known for the recordings he made for Sun Records in the 1950s, notably "The Boogie Disease" and "Chicago Breakdown". Ross won a Grammy for his 1981 LP Rare Blues, and subsequently enjoyed a resurgence and much critical acclaim towards the end of his career.
In 1951 he began to be heard on Mississippi and Arkansas radio stations, now nicknamed Doctor because of his habit of carrying his harmonicas in a black bag that resembled a doctor's bag, and over the next three years recorded in Memphis, Tennessee for both Chess Records and Sun Records, creating exhilarating harmonica or guitar boogies made disctinctive by his sidemen playing washboard (with a spoon and fork) and broom.
In 1954 he took a job with General Motors in Flint, Michigan, and played less. Some singles, among them his first true one-man band effort, "Industrial Boogie", filtered into blues circles, leading to a Testament Records album and a 1965 AFBF booking. While in London he recorded what would be the first LP on Blue Horizon Records. Europe loved Ross and gave him work and recording opportunities; he was never as popular at home, and in the 1980s his performing profile was barely visible.
He died in 1993, at the age of 67, and was buried in Flint, Michigan.
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Eight Ball
Dr. Isaiah Ross Lyrics
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Nickname Eazy E your 8 ball junkie
Bass drum kicking to show my shit
Rap a hole in my dick boy I don't quit
Crowd rocking motherfucker from around the way
I got a six shooter yo I'm mean and brave
Rolling through the hood to find the boys
Kick dust and cuss crank up some noise
Forty ounce in my lap and it's freezing my balls
Hook a right turn and let the boys go past
And I say to myself, "They can kiss my ass"
Hip to get drunk got the 8 in my lips
Put in the old tape Marvin Gaye's greatest hits
Turn the shit up had the bass cold whomping
Cruising through the east side south of Compton
See a big ass and I say word
I took a look at the face, and the bitch was to the curb
Hoes on my tip for the title I'm holding
Eazy-E's fucked up and got the eight ball rolling
Riding on Slauson down towards Crenshaw
Turned down the sound to ditch the law
Stopped at a light and had a fit
'Cause a Mexican almost wrecked my shit
Flipped his ass off put it to the floor
Bottle was empty so I went to the store
Nigga on tip 'cause I was drunk
See a sissy ass punk had to go in my trunk
Reached inside cause it's like that
Came back out with a silver gat
Fired at the punk and it was all because
I had to show the nigga what time it was
Pulled out the jammy and like a mirage
A sissy like that got out of Dodge
Sucka on me cause the title I'm holding
Eazy-E's fucked up and got the 8 Ball rolling
Olde English eight hundred cause that's my brand
Take it in a bottle, forty, quart, or can
Drink it like a madman yes I do
Fuck the police and a 502
Stepped in the park I was drunk as hell
Three bitches already said, "Eric your breath smells!"
40 ounce in hand that's what I got
"Yo man you see Eazy hurlin' in the parking lot?"
Stepped on your foot cold dissed your hoe
Asked her to dance and she said, "Hell No!"
Called her a bitch cause that's the rule
Boyz n tha Hood trying to keep me cool
Tell my homeboy you want to kick my butt
I walked in your face and we get on up
I start dodging the dogs and watch you fall
Just dumb full of cumn got knocked out cold
"Make you look sick you snotty nosed prick!
Now your fly bitches all over his dick!"
Punk got dropped cause the title I'm holding
Eazy-E's fucked up and got the 8 ball rolling
Pass the brew mother fucker while I tear shit up
And you all listen up close to roll call
Eazy-E's in the place I got money and juice
Rendezvous with me and we make the deuce
Dre makes the beats so goddamn funky
Do the Olde eight fuck the brass monkey
Ice Cube writes the rhymes, that I say
Hail to the niggas from CIA
Crazy D is down and in effect
We make hard core jams so fuck respect
Make a toast all you punks to the title I'm holding
Eazy-E's fucked up and got the 8 ball rolling
The lyrics of Dr. Isaiah Ross's "Eight Ball" describe the reckless and debaucherous lifestyle of the rapper Eazy-E, who likens himself to a junkie addicted to his eight ball (a small amount of cocaine). The first line - "I don't drink brass monkey like to be funky" - refers to the popular alcoholic drink made with malt liquor and orange juice. Eazy-E prefers to be "funky" or high on drugs instead of alcohol.
The next few lines describe Eazy-E's musical talents as a rapper and his willingness to push the limits - "Bass drum kicking to show my shit, rap a hole in my dick boy I don't quit." He is a "crowd rocking motherfucker" who is "mean and brave" and cruises through the hood kicking up dust and playing loud music. Despite the police trying to stop him, Eazy-E simply tells them to "kiss my ass."
The next section describes Eazy-E's encounter with a Mexican driver who almost hits his car, causing him to pull out a gun and fire at the man. Eazy-E is drunk and reckless, and ultimately gets knocked out by someone else at a party. The song ends with Eazy-E boasting about his title and the success of his rap group, encouraging listeners to join him in celebrating.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't drink brass monkey like to be funky
I don't need to drink alcohol to have fun
Nickname Eazy E your 8 ball junkie
People know me by the nickname Eazy E and I like to play pool with the 8 ball
Bass drum kicking to show my shit
My music has a strong beat and I'm proud of it
Rap a hole in my dick boy I don't quit
I can rap for a long time without stopping
Crowd rocking motherfucker from around the way
I'm a performer who can get the crowd excited
I got a six shooter yo I'm mean and brave
I'm tough and not afraid to defend myself
Rolling through the hood to find the boys
I'm driving around the neighborhood to meet up with my friends
Kick dust and cuss crank up some noise
We're making a lot of noise and kicking up dust as we drive around
Police on my drawers I have to pause
The police are following me and I have to stop what I'm doing
Forty ounce in my lap and it's freezing my balls
I'm holding a large bottle of beer between my legs and it's very cold outside
Hook a right turn and let the boys go past
I turn right and let my friends drive ahead of me
And I say to myself, "They can kiss my ass"
I don't care what anyone else thinks about me
Hip to get drunk got the 8 in my lips
I enjoy drinking and I have the 8 ball pool ball in my mouth
Put in the old tape Marvin Gaye's greatest hits
I put on some classic Marvin Gaye music to listen to
Turn the shit up had the bass cold whomping
I turn the volume up and the bass is really loud
Cruising through the east side south of Compton
I'm driving around the east side of town, south of Compton
See a big ass and I say word
I see an attractive woman and say 'wow'
I took a look at the face, and the bitch was to the curb
I see the woman's face and I'm not interested anymore
Hoes on my tip for the title I'm holding
Women are interested in me because of my fame and status
Eazy-E's fucked up and got the eight ball rolling
I'm drunk and having a good time playing pool
Riding on Slauson down towards Crenshaw
I'm driving on Slauson street towards Crenshaw
Turned down the sound to ditch the law
I turn down the music to avoid getting in trouble with the police
Stopped at a light and had a fit
I get upset when a Mexican driver almost causes an accident at a stop light
'Cause a Mexican almost wrecked my shit
A Mexican driver almost caused a car accident
Flipped his ass off put it to the floor
I give the other driver the middle finger and speed away
Bottle was empty so I went to the store
My beer bottle is empty so I need to buy more
Nigga on tip 'cause I was drunk
Someone is bothering me because I'm drunk
See a sissy ass punk had to go in my trunk
I see a cowardly person and I want to threaten him with a gun
Reached inside cause it's like that
I reach into my trunk to grab my gun
Came back out with a silver gat
I come out of the trunk with a silver gun
Fired at the punk and it was all because
I shoot at the person because he annoyed me
I had to show the nigga what time it was
I want to prove that I'm not afraid of anyone
Pulled out the jammy and like a mirage
I take out my gun and it seems unreal
A sissy like that got out of Dodge
The person runs away when they see my gun
Sucka on me cause the title I'm holding
The person is bothering me because of my status and success
Olde English eight hundred cause that's my brand
I like to drink Olde English 800 beer
Take it in a bottle, forty, quart, or can
I drink Olde English 800 in any container available
Drink it like a madman yes I do
I drink a lot of beer and don't care
Fuck the police and a 502
I don't like the police and I don't care if I get a DUI
Stepped in the park I was drunk as hell
I'm really drunk as I walk through the park
Three bitches already said, "Eric your breath smells!"
Women are telling me that my breath smells bad
40 ounce in hand that's what I got
I'm holding a large bottle of beer
"Yo man you see Eazy hurlin' in the parking lot?"
Someone is asking if they see me throwing up in the parking lot
Stepped on your foot cold dissed your hoe
I accidentally stepped on your foot and insulted your girlfriend
Asked her to dance and she said, "Hell No!"
I asked your girlfriend to dance and she said no
Called her a bitch cause that's the rule
I insulted your girlfriend because I can
Boyz n tha Hood trying to keep me cool
My friends are trying to calm me down
Tell my homeboy you want to kick my butt
I tell my friend that you want to fight me
I walked in your face and we get on up
I confront you and we get ready to fight
I start dodging the dogs and watch you fall
I avoid your attacks and watch you stumble
Just dumb full of cumn got knocked out cold
You're out of breath and I knock you out
"Make you look sick you snotty nosed prick!
I insult you and call you a snotty nosed prick
Now your fly bitches all over his dick!"
The women who were interested in me are now interested in you
Punk got dropped cause the title I'm holding
You lost the fight because I'm the champion
Eazy-E's fucked up and got the 8 ball rolling
I'm drunk and having a good time playing pool
Pass the brew mother fucker while I tear shit up
Give me another beer while I continue to make a scene
And you all listen up close to roll call
Pay attention to what I have to say
Eazy-E's in the place I got money and juice
I'm here and I'm rich and successful
Rendezvous with me and we make the deuce
Meet up with me and we'll have a good time
Dre makes the beats so goddamn funky
Dr. Dre produces really great music
Do the Olde eight fuck the brass monkey
Drink Olde English 800 and ignore other types of alcohol
Ice Cube writes the rhymes, that I say
Ice Cube writes my lyrics for me to perform
Hail to the niggas from CIA
I give props to the members of the group CIA
Crazy D is down and in effect
Crazy D is here and ready to party
We make hard core jams so fuck respect
We don't care about being respected, we just make good music
Make a toast all you punks to the title I'm holding
Toast to my success and my championship title
Eazy-E's fucked up and got the 8 ball rolling
I'm drunk and having a good time playing pool
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDRE YOUNG, LARRY TROUTMAN, O'SHEA JACKSON, ROGER TROUTMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mi Me
Isiah’s ankle game is so legendary and doesn’t get enough praise
Luis Daniel Lopez
I just watched it the other day for the first time... they were playing it on NBA TV I think with the pop up texts that give u context about the game and the players. I couldn't believe he scored all those points after spraining his ankle like that! That could've taken any man out right then and there
AH
I'm a Lakers fan, but the Pistons were robbed of that NBA title in 1988.
F. Flores 2500
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sholove Sholove
Its CRAZY! People always talking bout a "flu" game, but ALWAYS fail to mention a 5'11 point guard scoring 25pts in the 4th qrt of a finals! Not ti mention it was when everybody said the NBA was the toughest
Phil Daniels
I love how Shannon humanized Isiah instead of centering this on Jordan. You would think no one else even played before or during Jordan's era.
MrMessyb
@Geronimo Pratt it isn’t my narrative to try another one….lol. I stayed narratives I have seen in other comments NOT narratives of my own or that I agree with. Learn to read.
Geronimo Pratt
@MrMessyb nah Cousy played against plumbers, players that played Jordan didn't work part-time jobs. Try a different narrative.
Geronimo Pratt
@Under Cap no the 80s is the question. Most fans know Michael Jordan was losing in 80s and winning in the 90s.
Lono Bristol
@DarkKent highigi