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Eazy E Lyrics


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[DJ: This is radio K-EAZY-E. Hi, this is Greg Mac. Mac Attack
And we're gonna go to the phones right now and find out what's
goin' on. Hello, who is this ?]
[Guy1: Yo, what's up ? This is Lorenzo Patterson]
[DJ: Yo man, where you callin' from ?]
[Guy1: I'm callin' from Compton and I want to hear Eazy E's new record]
[DJ: What's it called man ?]
[Guy1: Yo, it's called "Radio"]
[DJ: We got it, you called the right station. And here it is...]

Eazy E rockin' non stop on the radio
with the funky fresh hip hop in stereo
Release some rhymes that you will find demandin'
with Dre's beats that are so outstandin'
I'm gettin' busy if you know what I mean
Always settin' me a mark in the hip hop scene
On the radio the greatest of all times
like Mohammed Ali cause I punch rhymes
So tune your station, and clear all the static
and tell the truth: you didn't know that I had it
in me, to be easy about the situation
So just kick it and listen to the station
playin' my music, it's hard to lose it
It's constantly on request cause you choose it
I'm Eazy E, my rap is strong
[and your radio's def when my record's on _ LL Cool J]

[chorus:]

[You want to know why...because...]
I'm on the...
[Radio (echo) _ Chuck D]

[Dr.Dre: Yeah, ruthless radio is in effect, Dr.Dre and Yella boy is in
ya
system. And right about now we got Eazy E and MC Ren in the studio
takin'
calls. So give'em a call and ask'em how they're doin']
[ring]
Hello, this is Eazy E. What's your name ?
[Girl1: Hi, this is Joyce.
I'd like to know if I can have your phone number?]
Yes, it's 9-7-6...
[click]

Now I want to turn up my box, and make much noise
and rock the party and shock all the be -boys
Take on my radio from phono to tuner
I wouldn't have did it, later but sooner
Now I move my antenna to the center
then grab a hold of the handle and (??)
then bust a rhyme, you know I won't quit it
Am I lyin', Ren ? [MC Ren: Man, you know you're witty]
Your request is clear, that you're givin'
Without Eazy E you wouldn't be livin'
with me on a top 10, or a mix show
So hit your power button, and let's go
on vacation, with your station
that's playin' live in every location
Blowin' out ya speaker
it won't get weaker
I'll keep rockin' till I hit the peek
And your station is dope E-A-Z-why
It's on the air, but you axe why
I took out the cursin', and took rehearsin'
I feel dry, you know that I'm thirstin'
to get busy; I don't quit it
and once you hear my cut, I know you're gonna get it
Then bust a rhyme, while you're clappin' your hands
It's Eazy E on the air [rockin' without a band]

[chorus]

[DJ: You're on the radio, on K-EAZY-E, with Greg Mac. Don't forget to
join us this friday night live, we'll be jammin' it uptown with my
homeboys Eazy E, of course, N.W.A. and the whole Compton posse.
Can't make it out but, hey, stay eazy, and stay it on K-EAZY-E...
with more...radio]

Now disc jockeys are playin' me in rotation
hittin' number one spots across the nation
I'm on the charts, you can go list'em
but now listen, I'm on your system
AM or FM, I'm in power
You hear my music once every hour
So listen up to the rhyme and percussion
but do this with no discussion
Eazy's easin' fans I'm pleasin'
Why, I'm on top yo, I got reason
With no profanity, but what can I say
Yo Dre [Dr.Dre: What up ?] Do it your way
On the radio you get more looser
Take my word you're a dope producer
We combine to put out hits
but jealous people, they just have fits
cause we get airplay, but we're not through
Dre, am I serious ? [Dr.Dre: Cold word] Well thank you !
People that hear me, they know what I'm sayin'
On the air, I don't be playin'
Just gettin' my point across to the public
Rhymin' on the radio, that's my subject
I can play [rock], but I prefer [hip hop]
It's Eazy E on your radio non stop !

[chorus]

[MC Ren: Yo, this is MC Ren, can you comprehend ? We're for bite just
like TNT. Yo, what's the time ?]
[Girl2: Hi, my name is Tushie and I'd like to know when I get
paid, motha...]
[plop]
[Dr.Dre: You got ganked...
Hello, you're on the air. What's up ?]
[Girls: Hello, we'd like to speak to that cuty pie DJ speed]
[DJ Speed: Yo, this is DJ speed. What's up ?]
[Girls: The joke's on you, Jack ! Hahaha !]
[Dr.Dre: Hello, you're on the air]
[Guy3: Hey, what's up ? This is Nasty Naz callin' from Seattle]
[Dr.Dre: Hey, what's happenin', homeboy ?]




[Guy3: I'm callin' to be on Eazy E's new record, "Radio"]
[Dr.Dre: Man, you're late. The record is already o...]

Overall Meaning

The song "Radio" by Eazy E is a tribute to radio stations and disc jockeys who played and promoted early hip-hop music. In the song, Eazy E boasts about being on the radio and playing on different radio stations across the country. He also takes calls from fans who ask him for his phone number or try to get on his new record. The song is a classic example of West Coast gangsta rap which features provocative and rebellious lyrics.


The song opens with a phone call to a radio station which introduces the theme of the song. Eazy E then raps about the power of his music and how he is constantly on request because people choose to listen to him on the radio. He mentions that radio stations are playing him in rotation and he is hitting number one spots across the nation. Eazy E also raps about his collaborations with Dr. Dre and MC Ren and how they put out hits together. In the chorus of the song, Chuck D of Public Enemy can be heard saying "I'm on the radio" which adds to the theme of the song.


The song is a reminder of how influential radio stations were in promoting and introducing hip-hop music to a wider audience. The song showcases the raw and unapologetic style of Eazy E, who was one of the founding members of the iconic hip-hop group N.W.A. Overall, the song celebrates the power of radio and how it can make or break a musician's career.


Line by Line Meaning

DJ: This is radio K-EAZY-E. Hi, this is Greg Mac. Mac Attack And we're gonna go to the phones right now and find out what's goin' on. Hello, who is this ?
The DJ introduces the radio station and invites listeners to call in to make requests or discuss anything on their mind.


Guy1: Yo, what's up ? This is Lorenzo Patterson
A listener from Compton introduces himself on the phone.


DJ: Yo man, where you callin' from ?
The DJ asks the caller where he is calling from.


Guy1: I'm callin' from Compton and I want to hear Eazy E's new record
The caller introduces himself again and requests to hear Eazy E's new record.


DJ: What's it called man ?
The DJ asks the caller the name of Eazy E's new record.


Guy1: Yo, it's called "Radio"
The caller informs the DJ that the new record is called "Radio".


DJ: We got it, you called the right station. And here it is...
The DJ assures the caller that they have the requested song and proceeds to play it.


Eazy E rockin' non stop on the radio with the funky fresh hip hop in stereo Release some rhymes that you will find demandin' with Dre's beats that are so outstandin'
Eazy E and Dr. Dre's new song is being played on the radio and it has fresh, demanding lyrics over great beats.


I'm gettin' busy if you know what I mean Always settin' me a mark in the hip hop scene On the radio the greatest of all times like Mohammed Ali cause I punch rhymes
Eazy E feels like he's making a big impact in the hip hop scene and being played on the radio is a major accomplishment for him, he compares himself to legendary boxer Mohammed Ali.


So tune your station, and clear all the static and tell the truth: you didn't know that I had it in me, to be easy about the situation So just kick it and listen to the station
The listener is urged to tune their station, clear any interference and enjoy the song. Eazy E asserts that he is capable of handling any situation and making things look easy.


playin' my music, it's hard to lose it It's constantly on request cause you choose it I'm Eazy E, my rap is strong [and your radio's def when my record's on _ LL Cool J]
Eazy E's new song is in high demand and always being requested. He is a skilled rapper who brings life to any radio station that plays his music, just like how LL Cool J said in the song.


chorus: [You want to know why...because...] I'm on the... [Radio (echo) _ Chuck D]
The chorus emphasizes Eazy E's popularity on the radio. He is the reason why people tune in and listen to the radio.


[Dr.Dre: Yeah, ruthless radio is in effect, Dr.Dre and Yella boy is in yasystem. And right about now we got Eazy E and MC Ren in the studio takin' calls. So give'em a call and ask'em how they're doin'] [ring]
Dr. Dre introduces the show and mentions that Eazy E and MC Ren are in the studio taking calls from listeners.


Hello, this is Eazy E. What's your name ? [Girl1: Hi, this is Joyce. I'd like to know if I can have your phone number?] Yes, it's 9-7-6... [click]
Eazy E takes a call from a female listener who asks for his phone number but he quickly hangs up after giving a fake number to avoid further interaction.


Now I want to turn up my box, and make much noise and rock the party and shock all the be -boys Take on my radio from phono to tuner I wouldn't have did it, later but sooner
Eazy E wants to blast the music from his radio and make a lot of noise to impress everyone, including the breakdancers. He mentions upgrading his radio setup to improve the quality of his sound and expressing regret for not doing so earlier.


Now I move my antenna to the center then grab a hold of the handle and (??) then bust a rhyme, you know I won't quit it Am I lyin', Ren ? [MC Ren: Man, you know you're witty]
Eazy E moves his antenna to get better reception and then starts rapping. He asks MC Ren if he's lying about being witty, which Ren confirms he is not.


Your request is clear, that you're givin' Without Eazy E you wouldn't be livin' with me on a top 10, or a mix show So hit your power button, and let's go
Eazy E acknowledges his fans' requests and reminds them that without his music they would have a boring radio experience. He urges them to tune in and enjoy.


on vacation, with your station that's playin' live in every location Blowin' out ya speaker it won't get weaker I'll keep rockin' till I hit the peek
Eazy E envisions his music being played all over the world and promises to keep entertaining his fans with his music. His music is so loud that it will never get weaker any time soon.


And your station is dope E-A-Z-why It's on the air, but you axe why I took out the cursin', and took rehearsin' I feel dry, you know that I'm thirstin'
Eazy E brags about the popularity of his music and takes credit for cleaning up his lyrics for radio in order to get more airplay. However, he is still seeking more success and thirsty for more.


to get busy; I don't quit it and once you hear my cut, I know you're gonna get it Then bust a rhyme, while you're clappin' your hands It's Eazy E on the air [rockin' without a band]
Eazy E is dedicated to his craft and promises that once people hear his music they will be hooked. He encourages them to clap and dance along to his songs while he performs without a band.


chorus
The chorus is repeated to emphasize the popularity of Eazy E on the radio.


[MC Ren: Yo, this is MC Ren, can you comprehend ? We're for bite just like TNT. Yo, what's the time ?] [Girl2: Hi, my name is Tushie and I'd like to know when I get paid, motha...] [plop]
MC Ren takes a call from a listener and introduces himself while the caller asks about the time. Later, a female caller with a risque name asks about getting paid before being hung up on by the show.


[Dr.Dre: You got ganked... Hello, you're on the air. What's up ?] [Girls: Hello, we'd like to speak to that cuty pie DJ speed] [DJ Speed: Yo, this is DJ speed. What's up ?] [Girls: The joke's on you, Jack ! Hahaha !] [Dr.Dre: Hello, you're on the air] [Guy3: Hey, what's up ? This is Nasty Naz callin' from Seattle] [Dr.Dre: Hey, what's happenin', homeboy ?] [Guy3: I'm callin' to be on Eazy E's new record, "Radio"] [Dr.Dre: Man, you're late. The record is already o...]
The show takes various calls from listeners, including prank calls and people asking to be on the new Eazy E record. Dr. Dre informs the last caller that it is too late as the record has already been produced.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JIMMY HARRY, EVAN A ROGERS, CARL ALLEN STURKEN

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Nas

Eazy E rockin' non stop on the radio
with the funky fresh hip hop in stereo
Release some rhymes that you will find demandin'
with Dre's beats that are so outstandin'
I'm gettin' busy if you know what I mean
Always settin' me a mark in the hip hop scene
On the radio the greatest of all times
like Mohammed Ali cause I punch rhymes
So tune your station, and clear all the static
and tell the truth: you didn't know that I had it
in me, to be easy about the situation
So just kick it and listen to the station
playin' my music, it's hard to lose it
It's constantly on request cause you choose it
I'm Eazy E, my rap is strong
and your radio's def when my record's on - [LL Cool J]

[chorus:]

(You wanna know why...because...)
I'm on the...
Radio [echo] - [Chuck D]

[Dr.Dre:] Yeah, ruthless radio is in effect, Dr.Dre and Yella boy is in ya
system. And right about now we got Eazy E and MC Ren in the studio takin'
calls. So give'em a call and ask'em how they're doin'
[ring]
Hello, this is Eazy E. What's your name ?
[Girl1:] Hi, this is Joyce.
I'd like to know if I can have your phone number?
Yes, it's 9-7-6...
[click]

Now I wanna turn up my box, and make much noise
and rock the party and shock all the B-boys
Take on my radio from phono to tuner
I wouldn't have did it, later but sooner
Now I move my antenna to the center
then grab a hold of the handle and (??)
then bust a rhyme, you know I won't quit it
Am I lyin', Ren ? ([MC Ren:] Man, you know you're witty)
Your request is clear, that you're givin'
Without Eazy E you wouldn't be livin'
with me on a top 10, or a mix show
So hit your power button, and let's go
on vacation, with your station
that's playin' live in every location
Blowin' out ya speaker
it won't get weaker
I'll keep rockin' till I hit the peek
And your station is dope E-A-Z-Y
It's on the air, but you axe why
I took out the cursin', and took rehearsin'
I feel dry, you know that I'm thirstin'
to get busy; I don't quit it
and once you hear my cut, I know you're gonna get it
Then bust a rhyme, while you're clappin' your hands
It's Eazy E on the air (rockin' without a band)

[chorus]

[DJ:] You're on the radio, on K-EAZY-E, with Greg Mac. Don't forget to
join us this friday night live, we'll be jammin' it uptown with my
homeboys Eazy E, of course, N.W.A. and the whole Compton posse.
Can't make it out but, hey, stay eazy, and stay it on K-EAZY-E...
with more...radio

Now disc jockeys are playin' me in rotation
hittin' number one spots across the nation
I'm on the charts, you can go list'em
but now listen, I'm on your system
AM or FM, I'm in power
You hear my music once every hour
So listen up to the rhyme and percussion
but do this with no discussion
Eazy's easin' fans I'm pleasin'
Why, I'm on top yo, I got reason
With no profanity, but what can I say
Yo Dre ([Dr. Dre:] What up ?) Do it your way
On the radio you get more looser
Take my word you're a dope producer
We combine to put out hits
but jealous people, they just have fits
cause we get airplay, but we're not thru
Dre, am I serious ? ([Dr. Dre:] Cold word) Well thank you !
People that hear me, they know what I'm sayin'
On the air, I don't be playin'
Just gettin' my point across to the public
Rhymin' on the radio, that's my subject
I can play (rock), but I prefer (hip hop)
It's Eazy E on your radio non stop !



Mike Johnson

This is one of Easy E's most underrated songs greetings from LA this shit is HARD, RIP.
[DJ:] This is radio K-EAZY-E. Hi, this is Greg Mac. Mac Attack
And we're gonna go to the phones right now and find out what's
goin' on. Hello, who is this ?
[Guy1:] Yo, what's up ? This is Lorenzo Patterson
[DJ:] Yo man, where you callin' from ?
[Guy1:] I'm callin' from Compton and I wanna hear Eazy E's new record
[DJ:] What's it called man ?
[Guy1:] Yo, it's called "Radio"
[DJ:] We got it, you called the right station. And here it is...

Eazy E rockin' non stop on the radio
with the funky fresh hip hop in stereo
Release some rhymes that you will find demandin'
with Dre's beats that are so outstandin'
I'm gettin' busy if you know what I mean
Always settin' me a mark in the hip hop scene
On the radio the greatest of all times
like Mohammed Ali cause I punch rhymes
So tune your station, and clear all the static
and tell the truth: you didn't know that I had it
in me, to be easy about the situation
So just kick it and listen to the station
playin' my music, it's hard to lose it
It's constantly on request cause you choose it
I'm Eazy E, my rap is strong
and your radio's def when my record's on - [LL Cool J]

[chorus:]

(You wanna know why...because...)
I'm on the...
Radio [echo] - [Chuck D]

[Dr.Dre:] Yeah, ruthless radio is in effect, Dr.Dre and Yella boy is in ya
system. And right about now we got Eazy E and MC Ren in the studio takin'
calls. So give'em a call and ask'em how they're doin'
[ring]
Hello, this is Eazy E. What's your name ?
[Girl1:] Hi, this is Joyce.
I'd like to know if I can have your phone number?
Yes, it's 9-7-6...
[click]

Now I wanna turn up my box, and make much noise
and rock the party and shock all the B-boys
Take on my radio from phono to tuner
I wouldn't have did it, later but sooner
Now I move my antenna to the center
then grab a hold of the handle and (??)
then bust a rhyme, you know I won't quit it
Am I lyin', Ren ? ([MC Ren:] Man, you know you're witty)
Your request is clear, that you're givin'
Without Eazy E you wouldn't be livin'
with me on a top 10, or a mix show
So hit your power button, and let's go
on vacation, with your station
that's playin' live in every location
Blowin' out ya speaker
it won't get weaker
I'll keep rockin' till I hit the peek
And your station is dope E-A-Z-Y
It's on the air, but you axe why
I took out the cursin', and took rehearsin'
I feel dry, you know that I'm thirstin'
to get busy; I don't quit it
and once you hear my cut, I know you're gonna get it
Then bust a rhyme, while you're clappin' your hands
It's Eazy E on the air (rockin' without a band)

[chorus]

[DJ:] You're on the radio, on K-EAZY-E, with Greg Mac. Don't forget to
join us this friday night live, we'll be jammin' it uptown with my
homeboys Eazy E, of course, N.W.A. and the whole Compton posse.
Can't make it out but, hey, stay eazy, and stay it on K-EAZY-E...
with more...radio

Now disc jockeys are playin' me in rotation
hittin' number one spots across the nation
I'm on the charts, you can go list'em
but now listen, I'm on your system
AM or FM, I'm in power
You hear my music once every hour
So listen up to the rhyme and percussion
but do this with no discussion
Eazy's easin' fans I'm pleasin'
Why, I'm on top yo, I got reason
With no profanity, but what can I say
Yo Dre ([Dr. Dre:] What up ?) Do it your way
On the radio you get more looser
Take my word you're a dope producer
We combine to put out hits
but jealous people, they just have fits
cause we get airplay, but we're not thru
Dre, am I serious ? ([Dr. Dre:] Cold word) Well thank you !
People that hear me, they know what I'm sayin'
On the air, I don't be playin'
Just gettin' my point across to the public
Rhymin' on the radio, that's my subject
I can play (rock), but I prefer (hip hop)
It's Eazy E on your radio non stop !

[chorus]

[MC Ren:] Yo, this is MC Ren, can you comprehend ? We're for bite just
like TNT. Yo, what's the time ?
[Girl2:] Hi, my name is Tushie and I'd like to know when I get
paid, motha...
[plop]
[Dr. Dre:] You got ganked...
Hello, you're on the air. What's up ?
[Girls:] Hello, we'd like to speak to that cuty pie DJ speed
[DJ Speed:] Yo, this is DJ speed. What's up ?
[Girls:] The joke's on you, Jack ! Hahaha !
[Dr. Dre:] Hello, you're on the air
[Guy3:] Hey, what's up ? This is Nasty Naz callin' from Seattle
[Dr. Dre:] Hey, what's happenin', homeboy ?
[Guy3:] I'm callin' to be on Eazy E's new record, "Radio"
[Dr. Dre:] Man, you're late. The record is already o.



All comments from YouTube:

devious187

Straight awesomeness... Ice Cube's rhymes and Eazy's voice, amazing... Add a Dre beat and you have pure gold

Huey Uchiha

I used this song back in high school in 2016 and won first place in the talent show dressed up as Eazy E

Amber Patterson

Nice lol you deserved it

Kevin McDonald

That was probably dope!!! Congratulations dude!!!

Mr. Dawson

Bro in 2015 I always played Eazy-EπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

Gary Sharp

Proper

james morales

Me too in 1988

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Fade to black

EVERY TIME that I hear that breakdown at 2:14 it sends chills down my spine!!!

The Music Channel

Definately one if Easy E’s underrated songs.

stoner simpson

eazy e's most underated song . this shit hard

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