Born and raised in Compton, a small yet violent city near Los Angeles, Wright had several legal troubles before founding Ruthless in 1987. After a short solo career with frequent collaboration with Ice Cube and Dr. Dre, they joined, forming N.W.A, later that year.
N.W.A's debut studio album, Straight Outta Compton, was released in 1988. Controversial upon release, it is now ranked among the greatest and most influential albums. The group released its third and final studio album, Niggaz4Life.
N.W.A began to split up after Jerry Heller became the band's manager. Dr. Dre recalls: "The split came when Jerry Heller got involved. He played the divide and conquer game. Instead of taking care of everybody, he picked one nigga to take care of and that was Eazy. And Eazy was like, 'I'm taken care of, so fuck it'." Dr. Dre and The D.O.C. sent Suge Knight to look into Eazy-E's financial situation as they began to grow suspicious of Eazy-E and Jerry Heller. Dr. Dre and The D.O.C. asked Eazy-E to release him from Ruthless, but Eazy-E refused. The impasse led to what reportedly transpired between Suge Knight and Eazy-E at the recording studio where Niggaz4life was recorded. After he refused to release Dr. Dre and The D.O.C., Suge Knight told Eazy-E that he had kidnapped Jerry Heller and was holding him prisoner in a van. This did not convince Eazy-E to release Dr. Dre and The D.O.C. from Ruthless, and Suge Knight threatened Eazy-E's family: Suge Knight gave Eazy-E a piece of paper that contained Eazy's mother's address, telling him, "I know where your mama stays." Eazy-E finally signed Dr. Dre and The D.O.C.'s releases, officially ending N.W.A.
The feud with Dr. Dre continued after a track on Dre's debut album The Chronic, "Fuck wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin')", contained lyrics that insulted Eazy-E. Eazy responded with the EP, It's On (Dr. Dre) 187um Killa, featuring the tracks "Real Muthaphuckkin G's" and "It's On". The album, which was released on October 25, 1993, contains pictures of Dre wearing "lacy outfits and makeup" when he was a member of the Electro-hop World Class Wreckin' Cru.
During N.W.A's splintering Eazy-E resumed his solo career released two EPs. Yet he remained more significant behind the scenes, signing and nationally debuting the rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony from 1993 to 1994.
On February 24, 1995, Wright was admitted to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles with a violent cough. He was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. He announced his illness in a public statement on March 16, 1995. During the week of March 20, having already made amends with Ice Cube, he drafted a final message to his fans. On March 26, 1995, Eazy-E died from AIDS-induced pneumonia, one month after his diagnosis. He was 30 years old (most reports at the time said he was 31 due to the falsification of his date of birth by one year). He was buried on April 7, 1995, at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, California. Over 3,000 people attended his funeral, including Jerry Heller and DJ Yella. He was buried in a gold casket, and was dressed in a flannel shirt, jeans, and his Compton hat. On January 30, 1996, ten months after Eazy-E's death, his final album, Str8 off tha Streetz of Muthaphukkin Compton was released.
Easy had 11 children, one of which, Eric, would start his own rap career under the name Lil Eazy-E.
Ride Wit Me
Eazy-E Lyrics
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I want to stay a long long time
You know I got what you like
Are you down to ride with me?
Don't wanna be here for a night
I want to stay a long long time
You know I got us for life
Are you down to ride with me?
Anywhere you are
That's where I wanna be too
We belong together
Cuz' the only thing I do when were not is think of you (Ooh)
I like it the way it feels when you're around
Yeah you got that special type of energy
And I see you vibing with the sound
Seems like I tapped into the right frequency
Started at 2am fell asleep in the morning
Woke up still looking flawless baby you a diamond
Don't wanna be here for a night
I want to stay a long long time
You know I got what you like
Are you down to ride with me?
Don't wanna be here for a night
I want to stay a long long time
You know I got us for life
Are you down to ride with me?
Put you on a red eye
Come visit the west side
Baby you could slide
Everything's on me
We could go to Rodeo then hit up Yamashiro
It's a different vibe when you roll with me
You live for free on my mind
And I don't really mind it
Baby gyal you so fine
I like the way you wine it
Spend some quality time
Tell the world how much you really mean to me
Never gonna stay quiet
Room full of people it's just you I see (That's why)
Don't wanna be here for a night
I want to stay a long long time
You know I got what you like
Are you down to ride with me?
Don't wanna be here for a night
I want to stay a long long time
You know I got us for life
Are you down to ride with me?
The song "Ride Wit Me" by Eazy-E is a romantic ode about wanting to be with someone for more than just one night. The lyrics express the desire for a long-term commitment while also highlighting the special energy and connection shared between the two people. The artist starts by expressing his wish to stay longer, indicating that he has found something worth holding onto. He further highlights the connection between him and his partner by showing that his thoughts are consumed with them even when they are not around. The artist then goes on to describe all the things that he would like to do with his partner, including going to different places and spending quality time together.
The song is a metaphor for the desire to build a long-term relationship filled with adventure, fun, and growth. It speaks to the idea of wanting to be with someone who makes you feel alive and connected. The lyrics capture the essence of a meaningful and lasting relationship, with the artist expressing his willingness to put in the effort to make the relationship work. Overall, the song is a beautiful representation of love and commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't wanna be here for a night
I'm not interested in just a short fling
I want to stay a long long time
I want something long-lasting and meaningful
You know I got what you like
I know I can provide what you're looking for
Are you down to ride with me?
Are you willing to go on this journey with me?
Let's get lost together
Let's explore and experience new things
Anywhere you are
I'm happy as long as I'm with you
That's where I wanna be too
My happiness is linked to being with you
We belong together
Our connection is strong and undeniable
Cuz' the only thing I do when were not is think of you (Ooh)
You're always on my mind when we're not together
I like it the way it feels when you're around
Your presence brings me joy and happiness
Yeah you got that special type of energy
You have a unique vibe that attracts me to you
And I see you vibing with the sound
I can tell you're enjoying the music just as much as I am
Seems like I tapped into the right frequency
Our connection is strong and we're on the same wavelength
Started at 2am fell asleep in the morning
We spent the night together and didn't want it to end
Woke up still looking flawless baby you a diamond
You're beautiful even when you wake up in the morning
Put you on a red eye
I'll fly you out anytime you want
Come visit the west side
Come and experience the West Coast with me
Baby you could slide
You can come and go as you please
Everything's on me
I'll take care of everything
We could go to Rodeo then hit up Yamashiro
We can explore different parts of the city together
It's a different vibe when you roll with me
Being with me brings a unique and enjoyable experience
You live for free on my mind
You never leave my thoughts
And I don't really mind it
I don't mind thinking about you all the time
Baby gyal you so fine
You're incredibly beautiful
I like the way you wine it
I enjoy the way you move and dance
Spend some quality time
Let's spend meaningful time together
Tell the world how much you really mean to me
I want everyone to know how important you are to me
Never gonna stay quiet
I'll always express my love and affection for you
Room full of people it's just you I see (That's why)
You're the only one that matters to me, even in a crowded room
You know I got us for life
Our connection is strong and will last a lifetime
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Written by: Jonathan Kenol
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