That same year he teamed up with Detroit natives TnT and Mastamind and formed the group Natas, whose controversial debut Life After Death has been blamed for the suicide of a Tennessee youth. After another EP released in 1992 entitled Hellter Skkkelter dropped, Esham's most recognized and most controversial album 1993's KKKill the Fetus hit stores. The cover of this album depicted an unborn fetus and the title track was a song explaining why unfit, drug addicted mothers should chose abortion over birth. Esham followed up with Natas' Blaz4me and another solo Closed Casket. This was all a prelude to another controversial release, Doubelievengod. Tracks such as "Pop Pop", "Sunday School", and "Heaven" set an unprecedented mark for evilness in rap music. Esham later released his final album on RLP, Dead Flowerz. This was a transitional period into Esham's new Gothom label. Bruce Wayne/Gothom City introduced the world to the new age Esham. After this release the head nodding, trunk rattling Multikillionaire was released.
After a 2-year break, E hit the scene with the colorful Mail Dominance CD. This CD had everything from slow jams, retrospectives on lost ones, wickedness, to 50's samples. The next release is what many feel was the critically acclaimed WWW.com. In 2001, Esham released what would become his smoothest album, Tongues. Followed by Natas 6th release Godlike. Esham resume of albums includes 10 full albums, 4 EPs, 3 greatest hits compilations, and 6 releases with Natas. Not to mention working with and producing for Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Ghetto E, Kool Keith, Insane Clown Posse, and the Dayton Family. From 1989 to 2005, Esham has given fans his heavy doses of Reel Life, Heavy Mental music. Esham truly revolutionized Detroit's rap sound and is a local legend.
Eminem has listed Esham as an influence, as he mentions on his debut album, The Slim Shady LP. Esham's next album, A1 Yola, was released April 19th, 2005 by Psychopathic Records. Included with the album was also a DVD with videos to every song, making Esham the first artist to make a music video for every song on an album. Towards the end of 2005 Esham could no longer be a part of Psychopathic Records. His last concert under the label was at the 5th Annual Gathering of the Juggalos. He contributed to the Soopa Villainz project and later left. The split was on bad terms according to acidrap.com. The reason, also according to acidrap.com, was that Psychopathic Records did not allow him to use the name The Unholy,The Black Devil or the group NATAS. Athough bitterness was expressed by both parties directly after the split, Esham and Psychopathic have since publicly apoligized to one another, and stated that any past grievances are water under the bridge.
On June 6, 2006 (6/6/06) Esham released the Judgement Day box set, Rap's first $100 box set, available only through the Natas website. This set includes Judgement Day Vol.1 and 2, the previously unreleased Judgement Day Vol.3 and 4, a new 6 track Esham EP, and a DVD featuring concert footage from '04. Only 1,000 have been produced.
All Pro
Esham Lyrics
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and all my little pretty bitches giving me hugs,
make it do what it do,
then i did what it does,
the sterio was bumping
playing was not was,
but im ready for the world,
but this aint ohh Sheila,
cos i was drunk off the tequila,
Man you dont want to see us,
getting dough like pizzerias,
if thats the case,
i got to burn your ass like Gonorrhea,
be a man,
take a stand,
take your losses,
aint the plan,
im connected with the bosses,
all across this fucking land,
grand slam, not the breakfast,
a iced out necklace,
and get your head chopped off in Detroit,
for being reckless,
like what they done to me,
these niggers hungry,
only fashion youll see,
is Dickies or some Duggerys,
maybe army fatigues,
cos my citys under seige
by the CIA, the FBI and crooked police. i rock shows
i get hoes
selling out my logo
im all pro
In these lyrics from Esham's song "All Pro," he begins by expressing his love for gangsters, thugs, and pretty women who give him hugs. He then mentions the sterio playing Was Not Was, but he's ready for the world, despite stumbling around drunk off tequila. Esham then emphasizes his willingness to take a stand and take losses like a man. He's connected with bosses across the nation and is a grand slam. Esham doesn't just sell out his merchandise and perform shows, he also proclaims himself to be an "all pro" who could potentially get someone's head chopped off in Detroit for being reckless.
The lyrics suggest that Esham is part of a violent, gangster lifestyle with connections to powerful individuals. He also seemingly portrays himself as a successful rapper who has gained fame and fortune through his music career. However, the lyrics also reveal a sense of paranoia, with references to the CIA, FBI, and crooked police working against his city. Overall, the song seems to convey a sense of aggression and warning to anyone who might cross Esham or his associates.
Line by Line Meaning
I got much love for the gangsters and the thugs,
I have a lot of respect for those who live a life on the edge and take risks.
and all my little pretty bitches giving me hugs,
I have a lot of female admirers who show me affection and admiration.
make it do what it do,
Let's make things happen and see where it goes.
then i did what it does,
I did what I do best.
the sterio was bumping playing was not was,
The music was loud and we were grooving to Not Was.
but im ready for the world, but this aint ohh Sheila,
I'm prepared for anything, but this is not the moment for me to sing Ohh Sheila by Ready for the World.
i stumble to my boot, cos i was drunk off the tequila,
I was a little unsteady on my feet because I had too much tequila to drink.
Man you dont want to see us, getting dough like pizzerias,
You really don't want to mess with us because we make a lot of money and stack up cash like pizza places stack up dough.
if thats the case, i got to burn your ass like Gonorrhea,
If you pose a threat to us, I'll have to take action and deal with you like a disease.
be a man, take a stand, take your losses,
Be brave and face the consequences of your actions, even if it means losing out.
aint the plan, im connected with the bosses,
We don't intend to lose out, we have powerful connections and influence among the big shots.
all across this fucking land, grand slam, not the breakfast,
We have our reach across the country, achieving great success and victories, not just a breakfast win.
a iced out necklace, and get your head chopped off in Detroit, for being reckless,
We have expensive jewelry and will also swiftly enforce our laws and punishments on those who act carelessly, especially in Detroit.
like what they done to me, these niggers hungry,
I have experienced hardship and learned that people are struggling to make ends meet and are willing to do whatever it takes to overcome their struggle.
only fashion youll see, is Dickies or some Duggeries, maybe army fatigues, cos my citys under seige
The only clothes you'll see in our corner of town are tough work clothes, maybe even military fatigues because our city is under siege and we need to be ready.
by the CIA, the FBI and crooked police. i rock shows i get hoes selling out my logo im all pro
We are constantly harassed and watched by powerful agencies and corrupted law enforcement. Despite that, we have successful shows, plenty of female romantic partners, a popular brand, and we are true professionals at what we do.
Contributed by Grace W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.