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.
Devils in the Soup
Esham Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Your head is falling apart, and I start to rebuild
Your mind, your outta time, I'm out ya mind
Like a '74 the heavy metal hardcore
Back to the groove line
Suckers tried to move mine
The seventh sign of death, and death to the peace sign
I start to release mine
Now you gotta cease mine
Shot another brother for holding up the peace sign.
I got style, I got class
Try to diss me, and I'll beat your ass
I don't say, I spray niggaz olay
Like a '74, homey don't play
Down on the east side, my name is Esham
Rollin' through your hood, and I'm ticking like a time bomb
Ready to blow up, ready to go up side
Another nigga's head, for some shit, he done said
A homicidal killer, with a nine in my hands
Now you get to ride in the ambulance
'cause it's murder
(Chorus)
Redrum,Redrum Redrum, Redrum
Redrum, Redrum , Redrum , Redrum
Redrum, Redrum, Redrum ,Redrum
Redrum, Redrum, Redrum , Redrum
Redrum!!
Dig this, a crazy brother, on a crazy, crazy tip
Mother fuckers claiming raw, boy you'll get pistol whipped
Whipping out my mini-mag, fucking niggaz up
Bullet proof vest on my chest, now what's up?
Doing it, like a renegade
Sticks and stones is played
Who's gone get fucked up, I got a gun, you got a blade
I'm taking no shit, Reel Life product is legit
Your fiendin' for my tape, like a junkie wants a hit
Death is at your doorstep waiting on the one
The devil is in the shell, and he comin' out a gun
Going off on niggaz, like I just based the pipe
Take a nigga's life, 'cause I'm just the type
It's a doggie dog world, and I'm the pit bull
And a nigga jump crazy, bite his ass in a minute
I'm partners with the devil, taking nigga's on a hell raise
Brothers thinking, I've been dead for days
Beat your ass up, and leave you bleeding in the gutter
You said I was a sucker, your mother
Now your dead, with a busted head
No one seen or even heard of ya
Talking that trash, you get a busted ass
No one fucks with a murderer.
(Chorus)
Homicide is my alias
Niggaz don't diss, 'cause they scared of us
I'm that nigga that make your nightmares come true
I'm not dead, but I'm death can still haunt you
More like Jason, but it's you I'm chasin'
And once I catch ya, I'm micin' and acein'
Runnin' through your mind like Loki
And the reason you don't see me, 'cause I'm low key
I'm the Saturday shocker, horror flick routine
Showin' you shit, that you never seen
Michael Myers, the crucifiers
My verse gets cursed, when worse gets worse
Comin' to get ya, when I hit ya done
Die, and go to hell, and come back as my son
Down on wax, with the killer tracks
Get so dope, I'm like a pound of crack
Homicide is on my side, suicide
Tried to get to this side, and died
My def jam plays like a boom, boom, boom
Sending out disses, to whom it may concern
Brothas will learn, I take no time to burn
I'll Murder
(Chorus)
The song "Devils in the Soup" by Esham is a rap song that talks about violence, murder, and death. The lyrics are intense and heavily loaded with references to weapons, killing, and Satanism. The song begins by setting the tone for chaos and madness, as Esham states that it's time to get ill and his mic starts to kill. The chorus of the song repeats the word "Redrum," which is "murder" spelled backward, intensifying the song's theme of violence.
Throughout the song, Esham talks about his willingness to kill, citing himself as a homicidal killer with a nine in his hands. He also claims to be partners with the devil, taking niggas on a hell raise, and mentions that death is at your doorstep, waiting on the one. Esham's lyrics are graphic and provocative, with references to the horror movie characters Jason and Michael Myers.
Overall, the song is a shocking portrayal of violent and chaotic behavior, with Esham painting himself as a dangerous and powerful figure capable of taking people's lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Time to get ill, my mic starts to kill
I'm getting ready to deliver some serious lyrics that will dominate the mic and make people go wild
Your head is falling apart, and I start to rebuild
I'm going to scramble your mind with my intense rhymes and then build it back up again into something greater
Your mind, your outta time, I'm out ya mind
Your mind is too weak and outdated to keep up with me, and I'm blowing your mind with my sick flow
Like a '74 the heavy metal hardcore
My rhymes are old school and hardcore, like the heavy metal scene of the 70s
Back to the groove line
I'm taking it back to the old school groove that got rap started in the first place
Suckers tried to move mine
People have tried to copy my style and steal my flow, but they can't come close
The seventh sign of death, and death to the peace sign
I'm all about showing aggression and taking out my competition, and I'm not interested in any peace signs or messages of unity
I start to release mine
I'm starting to unleash my venomous rhymes on my listeners
Now you gotta cease mine
I'm so good that people can't handle listening to me anymore and have to stop
Shot another brother for holding up the peace sign.
I don't respect people who show weakness or try to promote peace, and I'm willing to take them out
I got style, I got class
I'm not just about being aggressive and violent - I also have a sense of style and sophistication in my music
Try to diss me, and I'll beat your ass
If anyone tries to insult me or talk down about my music, I won't hesitate to show them my physical strength as well
I don't say, I spray niggaz olay
I don't just talk about my skills, I show them off and make people go crazy
Like a '74, homey don't play
I'm serious about my music and won't tolerate anyone trying to challenge me
Down on the east side, my name is Esham
I come from the rough side of town and my music reflects that
Rollin' through your hood, and I'm ticking like a time bomb
I'm always ready to explode with my intense lyrics and make a big impact
Ready to blow up, ready to go up side
I'm ready to get people excited and energized with my music
Another nigga's head, for some shit, he done said
I'm not afraid to call people out or take them down if they say something I don't like
A homicidal killer, with a nine in my hands
I'm not afraid to get violent and carry a gun if it means protecting myself and my music
Now you get to ride in the ambulance
If you mess with me, be prepared to get hurt
'cause it's murder
I am not afraid to engage in violence to protect my reputation and my music
Dig this, a crazy brother, on a crazy, crazy tip
I'm a little bit insane and unpredictable, and that's what makes my music so exciting
Mother fuckers claiming raw, boy you'll get pistol whipped
Don't try to challenge me or claim that you're better than me, or you'll end up getting hurt
Whipping out my mini-mag, fucking niggaz up
I'm packing heat and I'm not afraid to use it to get my point across
Bullet proof vest on my chest, now what's up?
I'm well-prepared for any kind of danger or confrontation that might come my way
Doing it, like a renegade
I'm a rebel and I'm doing things differently than everyone else in the music scene
Sticks and stones is played
I'm not afraid of any kind of criticism or negativity that might come my way
Who's gone get fucked up, I got a gun, you got a blade
I'll always come out on top when it comes to violent confrontations because I'm better prepared and more skilled
I'm taking no shit, Reel Life product is legit
I won't tolerate anyone trying to disrespect me or my music because I know how good it is
Your fiendin' for my tape, like a junkie wants a hit
My music is addictive and people can't get enough of it
Death is at your doorstep waiting on the one
I'm not afraid to threaten people with violence or death if they cross me
The devil is in the shell, and he comin' out a gun
I'm not afraid to use violence and aggression to get my way and make people respect me
Going off on niggaz, like I just based the pipe
I'm not afraid to get into physical altercations to show my superiority
Take a nigga's life, 'cause I'm just the type
I'm not afraid to engage in violence or even take someone's life if they try to challenge me or insult me
It's a doggie dog world, and I'm the pit bull
Life is tough and unforgiving, and I'm not afraid to be tough and unforgiving in my music
And a nigga jump crazy, bite his ass in a minute
If anyone tries to mess with me or disrespect me, I'll retaliate immediately and fiercely
I'm partners with the devil, taking nigga's on a hell raise
I'm not afraid to align myself with dark forces or engage in violent behavior to get what I want
Brothers thinking, I've been dead for days
Some people might underestimate me or think that I'm not relevant anymore, but they're wrong - I'm still going strong
Beat your ass up, and leave you bleeding in the gutter
I'm not afraid to use violence to get what I want, and if anyone tries to mess with me, they'll end up getting hurt
You said I was a sucker, your mother
If anyone tries to insult me or call me weak, I won't hesitate to insult their mother or their family in return
Now your dead, with a busted head
If you mess with me, you'll end up getting hurt or even killed
No one seen or even heard of ya
If you try to challenge me or disrespect me, you'll end up disappearing into obscurity
Talking that trash, you get a busted ass
If anyone tries to talk trash about me or my music, they'll end up getting physically hurt
No one fucks with a murderer.
Don't mess with me because I'm not afraid to engage in violence and even murder to get what I want or protect my reputation.
Homicide is my alias
I'm known for my violent and aggressive behavior, and it's become part of my identity
Niggaz don't diss, 'cause they scared of us
People are afraid to challenge me or talk down about my music because they know how good I am
I'm that nigga that make your nightmares come true
I'm so intense and aggressive that I can even affect people's dreams and nightmares
I'm not dead, but I'm death can still haunt you
I might not be physically dead, but my violent and aggressive behavior can still have a lasting impact on you
More like Jason, but it's you I'm chasin'
I'm like a horror movie villain, always chasing after people and causing fear and chaos
And once I catch ya, I'm micin' and acein'
Once I've got you in my grip, I won't hesitate to show off my skills and dominate you
Runnin' through your mind like Loki
I'm always on people's minds and in their thoughts, like a mischievous god
And the reason you don't see me, 'cause I'm low key
I might stay under the radar, but that doesn't mean I'm not always lurking and ready to jump into action
I'm the Saturday shocker, horror flick routine
My music is intense and exciting, like a classic horror movie or thriller
Showin' you shit, that you never seen
I'm always pushing boundaries and showing people things that they've never experienced before
Michael Myers, the crucifiers
My music is dark and violent, like some of the most terrifying horror movie villains in history
My verse gets cursed, when worse gets worse
When I'm feeling angry or challenged, my lyrics get even darker and more violent
Comin' to get ya, when I hit ya done
If you cross me, I won't wait to retaliate - I'll come after you immediately and take you down
Die, and go to hell, and come back as my son
I'm so intense and aggressive that even death won't stop me, and I'll always come out on top
Down on wax, with the killer tracks
I'm always laying down some intense and exciting music that people can't get enough of
Get so dope, I'm like a pound of crack
My music is addictive and exciting, and people can't get enough of it
Homicide is on my side, suicide
I'm so intense and aggressive that I'll do whatever it takes to protect myself and my music, even if it's dangerous
Tried to get to this side, and died
If anyone tries to challenge me or cross me, they'll end up getting hurt
My def jam plays like a boom, boom, boom
My music is explosive and exciting, and people can't help but get pumped up when they hear it
Sending out disses, to whom it may concern
I'm not afraid to call people out or challenge them if they say something I don't like
Brothas will learn, I take no time to burn
People will quickly find out that I'm not someone to mess with or underestimate
I'll Murder
I'm always willing to engage in violence or murder to get what I want or protect my reputation
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Ry Rhymes
HE wasnt 13 when he released this. The dude is standing in front of his car on the original album cover.He has been rapping since 13. He saved all his songs up until his brother bought him studio time and he recorded his album when he was like 17. He recorded all his lyrics in one session. Thats impressive. But how did the rumor that he dropped this when he was 13. He wrote since 13,17 when this dropped. EITHER WAY HOW did you let the devil inside
It Is What It Is
Ry Rhymes you are almost 100% right, and as petty as this is, the only thing wrong is that, the car (The mustang) was his brothers car. Lol. I just wanted to keep it 💯. I still wish I had my RLP Jacket, those were the shit! Thanks for the memories man.
seagrams5150
It Is What It Is Either way i was buying Esham tapes at oddball places in the early 1990s in Texas. You would find underground tapes at the most random places.
seagrams5150
I was like 13 years old listening to this
tyrone clayton
Its 2019 and this shit still slap
Jason Johnson
This is fire son 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
winifred242
Dope beat!
Attractive Music Group
I was 13 when I heard this.
I found the sample a week ago.
AbbottSupreme
ESHAM doin' his thang!!..
Big el aka fat daddy Channel
So underrated