As a member of Company Flow, he honed his production skills alongside DJ Mr. Len and Bigg Jus. His unique style helped Company Flow gain critical, then popular success, culminating in 1997 with Funcrusher Plus. Eventual differences between the group & label Rawkus, lead to El-P & Len leaving the label in 2000.
El-P then started his own record label, Definitive Jux. Of the many albums he has helped produce (most on Definitive Jux), the most influential and successful has been Cannibal Ox's album, The Cold Vein (2001). In 2002 he released his debut album, Fantastic Damage, which received critical acclaim. His follow-up, I'll Sleep When You're Dead, hit stores in March of 2007. It featured a wide range of artists, including The Mars Volta, Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails, and Cat Power. El-P has also contributed productions and guest raps to albums by DJ Krush, Aesop Rock, Murs, Cage, Mr. Lif, Prefuse 73, Del the Funky Homosapien, Mike Ladd, The High and Mighty, Aceyalone, and Alec Empire on the first Handsome Boy Modeling School album.
Cannibal Ox member Vordul Mega can be heard on "Linda Tripp", El-P's rebuttal to Sole's "Dear Elpee". He was also selected to work on Rage Against the Machine frontman Zach de la Rocha's solo album.
In 2012, El-P released his 3rd solo album, Cancer 4 Cure, on Fat Possum Records. The album was released to general acclaim, aggregating a score of 84 out of 100 on Metacritic.
In 2013, Meline formed rap duo Run the Jewels, with Michael Render (aka Killer Mike).
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Happy New Year
El-P Lyrics
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Judging by my steel, I got something to do here
Give up the money or the angel cries two tears
Front of your crib sounding like Chinese New Year
Bratt! Bratt! Bratt! Bratt!
Bratt! Bratt! Cah-cah-cah-cah!
Bratt! Bratt! Bratt! Bratt!
Bratt! Bratt! Cah-cah-cah-cah!
Mask on face, Glock in hand
I was in and out of homes like the Orkin Man
Never listen to my parents like an orphan man
Strong finger on the trigger like it's in dwarf's hands
Confiscate goodies like Repo Man Sam
Make nigga kick that can
Fall victim to the Klick Klack Klan
My vixen eat ya face like she Ms. Pac-Man
My wish her command, uh, ADT's ain't stop me
Simple like ABC's
Snip, cut, yank just as easy as 1-2-3
Breaking and entry so elementary
Get what the hustlers get for tryna do what the hustlers do
Give up the cash 'fore I turn you Cookie Monster blue
And your man and them for tryna be hustlers too
Ernie and Bert, I bet them bullet holes burning and hurt, uh
I'm at your door, your eyes are like, "Why are you here?"
Judging by my steel, I got something to do here
Give up the money or the angel cries two tears
Front of your crib sounding like Chinese New Year
Bratt! Bratt! Bratt! Bratt!
Bratt! Bratt! Cah-cah-cah-cah!
Bratt! Bratt! Bratt! Bratt!
Bratt! Bratt! Cah-cah-cah-cah!
Let's play cops and robbers
And watch Heckler & Koch turn cops to martyrs
As well as niggas with plots to rob us
Try me, I'll turn this motherfucker into "Shottas"
With them 911's revvin'
Gunfire leave brethren remains like it's 9/11
And get the sounds of rounds dispensing
That clack up make 'em back up like it's invisible fencing
When I picture bits and pieces
Of bone chip and flesh, it tears me to pieces
Cooperate, escape is useless
Trust me, I'm your friend, I will talk you through this
Trick or treat niggas with hoods want the goods
I feel like Robin Hood when I share it with my hoods
Don't forget, he who plays hero gets hit
Don't let the 9 mil' riddle your wits, smarty pants
I'm at your door, your eyes are like, "Why are you here?"
Judging by my steel, I got something to do here
Give up the money or the angel cries two tears
Front of your crib sounding like Chinese New Year
Bratt! Bratt! Bratt! Bratt!
Bratt! Bratt! Cah-cah-cah-cah!
Bratt! Bratt! Bratt! Bratt!
Bratt! Bratt! Cah-cah-cah-cah!
Sympathy? I feel none, when you hear that humming
Common sense'll tell you duck and get the fuck outta harm's way
You dying will absolutely make my day
Why he had to go look cool? But he wasn't so he got betrayed
This is what I did to him, nozzle with a Sig to him
Hurried out his crib, before that took everything
Powder to pocket change, even the lint
Left the boy laying with his skin
If I didn't get you right, you better hold your pistol tight
When we meet in the afterlife, Coldchain on the block when it bleed
Rosco P, young G, I don't speak, I just squeeze
97 P will make you drop to your knees
Before you know it you'll be floating to a better place, your soul feeling free
I'm young, black and I just don't give a fuck
Big burner on my waist, drugs in the trunk
Sitting high in a truck, call me luck, come press me
I'm at your door, your eyes are like, "Why are you here?"
Judging by my steel, I got something to do here
Give up the money or the angel cries two tears
Front of your crib sounding like Chinese New Year
Bratt! Bratt! Bratt! Bratt!
Bratt! Bratt! Cah-cah-cah-cah!
Bratt! Bratt! Bratt! Bratt!
Bratt! Bratt! Cah-cah-cah-cah!
Bratt! Bratt! Bratt! Bratt!
Bratt! Bratt! Cah-cah-cah-cah!
Bratt! Bratt! Bratt! Bratt!
Bratt! Bratt! Cah-cah-cah-cah!
In the lyrics of El-P's song "Happy New Year," the artist paints a vivid and gritty picture of a criminal engaged in robbery and violence. The first verse describes the singer approaching someone's door with a menacing demeanor, demanding money with the threat of violence. The repetition of gunshot sounds and onomatopoeic words like "Bratt!" and "Cah-cah-cah-cah!" creates a sense of urgency and danger. The imagery of the scene is intense, with references to Chinese New Year and the sound of gunshots resonating like fireworks, adding to the chaotic atmosphere.
The second verse delves deeper into the criminal's mindset, portraying a sense of detachment and ruthlessness in his actions. The use of a mask and a gun symbolizes his readiness to commit crimes without remorse. The mention of disregarding parental guidance and the reference to the Orkin Man suggest a disregard for authority and a predatory nature. The language used to describe the act of robbery is brutal, with imagery of violence and destruction, reflecting the character's lack of empathy and morality.
The third verse continues to explore themes of violence and power dynamics. The artist juxtaposes the roles of cops and robbers, hinting at the cycle of violence and retaliation. The references to tragic events like 9/11 and the imagery of gunfire and destruction create a sense of chaos and danger. The artist also alludes to the manipulation and coercion used in criminal activities, hinting at the psychological tactics employed to instill fear and compliance in victims.
In the final verse, the intensity escalates as the singer demonstrates a complete lack of empathy and a ruthless desire for power and control. The description of violent acts and the desire for dominance over others portray a stark and chilling portrait of a criminal mind. The artist's words suggest a nihilistic worldview, where violence and betrayal are normalized as part of the criminal lifestyle. The imagery of death and destruction is stark and unsettling, leaving a haunting impression of the consequences of criminal behavior. Through vivid storytelling and gritty imagery, El-P crafts a dark and provocative narrative that explores themes of violence, power, and moral ambiguity.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: A Porter, Terrance Thornton, Gene Thornton Jr, Pharrell Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@colinzanobe5883
2023 :)
@MysticNightmare1
Hell yea def jukie for life!!!
@TwitchDeMetaphysical
GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAR!!!!!!!!!
@Premoguys
Lyrics for this beauty are almost impossible to find. I'll sit at some point and write what I can distinguish.
@ceramikxxx5882
Lyrics for a lot of elps songs are missing or incorrect lmao
@PastelAssassin283
this entire album is almost hard to find
@JD-xw5jf
I find a rare line of J's seemingly mispronounced, or hard to decipher, but mostly, this song included, I don't find difficult to understand what he says. I just have to go line by line-just heard him mention books-then Bradburry, which was a childhood fav and linked to my music like quantum entanglement. Maybe I just think like him, and have WAY less talent?
@matthewhayes5909
Which Co Flo track is this???
@LouisFromLeeds
When the world didn't explode most of my close friends laughed at me.
@TwitchDeMetaphysical
LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO IKR