Born in Roxbury—a rough, predominantly black neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts. Anderson then known as Edo Rock started his career in the late 1980s at age 15, in a crew called F.T.I. (Fresh To Impress). They had a song called "Suzi Q" on "Boston Goes Def!" Vinyl LP compilation released in 1986. Three years later, with the help of New York's legendary Awesome 2 duo (Teddy Ted and Special K) formed Edo G and Da Bulldogs in late 1989. He released his first album in 1991 with his group Da Bulldogs, titled Life of a Kid in the Ghetto. The album included the song "Be a Father to Your Child," which received airplay on local Boston radio stations, and "I Got To Have It", which was sampled later by Mary J. Blige on the track "Ooh!". The group was dropped from Mercury Records in 1993.
Edo G has subsequently gone on to release four solo albums and two EPs, toured around the world, and worked with other artists including Pete Rock, DJ Premier, RZA, KRS-One, Common, Black Thought of The Roots, and Masta Ace.
On his solo album The Truth Hurts, he combined with DJ Premier and Pete Rock; "Wishful Thinking" was a sequel of his first solo performance. The connection with Rock turned into a partnership for the album My Own Worst Enemy. One of the album's songs, "Wishing" (featuring Masta Ace), was featured on The Boondocks in episode 9, Return of the King.
In 2005, Edo G started a new group called Special Teamz with fellow Boston rappers Jaysaun (of Kreators) and Slaine (of La Coka Nostra). They released a mixtape on November 11, 2005 entitled The Mixtape. Special Teamz released the album, Stereotypez, on September 25, 2007, which featured production from Pete Rock, DJ Premier, and specialist producer Marco Polo, who had previously collaborated with Jake One and Ill Bill. Appearances on the album included Buckshot and Sean Price of the Boot Camp Click, Ill Bill, Akrobtik, and Devin the Dude.
Edo G proceeded to work on a new album with Masta Ace. The first single, titled "Little Young" was released via Myspace. The album was scheduled for release in October 2009, but the release was delayed by a cease-and-desist order from A&E Television Networks, which required a complete revision of the album cover artwork and design[why?].
Edo G is also a member of the Boston hip hop group 4Peace along with Twice Thou, Wyatt Jackson, and DQuest.
Interlude 1
Ed O.G. Lyrics
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Bitches always say what the hell does that mean?
B is for the bitches, who can't understand
How one fly nigga became a man
I is for the way it goes in and out
One by one I knocks 'em out
G is for the way the game goes in the gutter
Other MC's man they ain't sayin' nothin'
Make the bitch give the pussy get the mouth I'm gone
What?
It ain't no more to it
In the opening lines of Ed O.G.'s song, Interlude 1, he quotes the lyrics from the Notorious B.I.G's (aka Biggie Smalls) hit song, "Things Done Changed." He specifically mentions the line where Biggie raps, "B.I.G. is making this cream," and follows it up with a question that many women may have asked themselves while listening to Biggie's hit song. "Bitches always say what the hell does that mean?", which shows how some women may not understand the language used in Hip Hop music.
Breaking down the acronym B.I.G., Ed O.G. explains the meaning behind the letters. B stands for the bitches who criticize and undermine him, but with his perseverance, he rises above their opinions and becomes successful. I is for the way things go in and out of his life, including women who he knocks out of his life one by one. G represents the game, which often leads to dirty and rough situations. And other MCs don't have anything to say as they watch him thrive in the music industry.
Ed O.G. finishes the song by saying he'll continue to party until the sun comes up, with the expectation of getting intimate with some of the guests in attendance. He states, "Make the bitch give the pussy get the mouth, I'm gone." The song Interlude 1's intention is to shed light on the misogyny in some Hip-Hop songs and takes a sarcastic tone.
Line by Line Meaning
B.I.G. is making this cream
Notorious B.I.G. is earning a lot of money
Bitches always say what the hell does that mean?
Women often ask what the meaning of this phrase is
B is for the bitches, who can't understand
The letter 'B' represents the women who don't comprehend
How one fly nigga became a man
This line refers to the artist EDMO who has become successful and respected
I is for the way it goes in and out
The letter 'I' represents how the artist goes in and out of the rap scene
One by one I knocks 'em out
EDMO takes on and beats other rappers one by one
G is for the way the game goes in the gutter
The letter 'G' grounds this song and represents the harsh realities of the rap game
Other MC's man they ain't sayin' nothin'
Other rappers don't compare to EDMO's talent
Rockin' on, to the break of dawn
EDMO keeps performing and creating music late into the night
Make the bitch give the pussy get the mouth I'm gone
This line degrades women and implies the artist only wants them for sex. It also shows his lack of empathy as he leaves just after getting what he wants.
What?
It ain't no more to it
This phrase is used to indicate that there is nothing more to say about the song's meaning.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JESSE BONDS WEAVER JR., DERIC MICHAEL ANGELETTIE, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE
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