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.
I'll Be Glad When You Dead
Esham Lyrics
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Closed Casket yo, we still comin outta coma,
and yo, tell 'em how you feelin right now"
I'll be glad when you dead, takin two to the head
Fill the body bag, blood stains, bloody mag
I can't rest, til I put one dead in the center of your chest
N-A-T-A-S, fuck the gun control, sell my soul
And my wicked, kick the wicked, some of the wicked shit I'm backin
Wit' the mack 10, motherfucka what'chyou want to do?
Fuck yo crew, I don't give a fuck, you know what you can suck
When I buck, betta duck
Or I'ma take one, two, three, niggas down wit me
Cause I don't give a fuck punk, I'll be glad when you dead
[Chorus: repeat 2X]
I'll be glad when you dead motherfucka
I'll be glad when you dead (I'll be glad when you dead)
I want to see you do drop to them knees, wiggle them and squeeze
Blowin your brains in the breeze
I said Kill the Fetus, motherfuckin Jesus
Niggas bitin my melody, they keep on tellin me
Now I need some therapy, psychic connection
Dead bodies give me an erection, correction
Correctional facilities, can't get with these
I gave life to the rhythm and I made it breathe
I can't believe, you believe what you believe
If you believe in me then I'll let you see
Until then when it's done an said
I'ma bust one for yo head, I'll be glad when you dead
[Chorus]
I'll be glad when you locked in the body bag, zip-locked
Got the hammer cocked from the Glock
Shot's bust, ashes to ashes, and dust to dust
See the good die young, and all die must
And I trust in no man, no clan
I never run, I never ran, how I could just kill a man
Damn, lit shots, an Rude Boy come down
In Motown, I don't fuck around
I'ma a nigga roamin understandin zero
Money is my hero
Don't blame me for H-A-T-E, towards me and my crew
We kick the voodoo, and always like fuck you
"Put him in a bag, put him in a bag,
put him in a bag, put him in a bag,
put him in a bag, put him in a bag,
put him in a bag put him in a bag!!"
[Chorus] - 2X
I'll be glad when you dead motherfucka
I'll be glad when you dead motherfucka (I'll be glad when you dead)
I'll be glad when you dead motherfucka
I'll be glad when you dead motherfucka (wrapped up in a body bag)
I'll be glad when you dead motherfucka
I'll be glad when you dead motherfucka
The lyrics to Esham's song "I'll Be Glad When You Dead" are violent and aggressive, expressing the desire to see someone killed and placed in a body bag. The opening lines of the song indicate that it was released in the 1990s, a time when gangsta rap was at its peak and violent lyrics were common in rap music. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'll be glad when you dead motherfucker" multiple times, emphasizing the desire for revenge against someone who has wronged the singer in some way.
The verses are full of violent imagery, including references to shooting someone in the head, filling the body bag with blood, and blowing someone's brains in the breeze. The singer also mentions his dislike for gun control and his willingness to sell his soul for revenge. He claims to have the symptoms of insanity and to be slipping, indicating that his desire for violence is getting out of control. The bridge of the song refers to dead bodies giving the singer an erection, further emphasizing his twisted fascination with violence.
Overall, the lyrics to "I'll Be Glad When You Dead" are disturbing and violent, reflecting the dark side of gangsta rap culture in the 1990s. The song is a prime example of the kind of shock value and controversy that was often associated with rap music during that time period, and it remains a controversial and unsettling song to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be glad when you dead, takin two to the head
I will feel happy when you are dead, so I will shoot you twice in the head.
Fill the body bag, blood stains, bloody mag
I want to put your body in a body bag and see the blood stains and blood on the magazine.
I can't rest, til I put one dead in the center of your chest
I will not be at ease until I shoot you down and you are dead, so I will aim for the center of your chest.
N-A-T-A-S, fuck the gun control, sell my soul
I am part of the N-A-T-A-S group and I don't care about gun control, I am willing to sell my soul to use guns.
Got the symptoms of insanity, I'm slippin, oh no
I am crazy and slipping, which is a problem.
And my wicked, kick the wicked, some of the wicked shit I'm backin
I am promoting wickedness and violent behavior.
Wit' the mack 10, motherfucka what'chyou want to do?
I am carrying a mack 10, so what are you going to do about it?
Fuck yo crew, I don't give a fuck, you know what you can suck
I don't care about your group, and you can suck my cause because I don't give a damn.
When I buck, betta duck
When I shoot, you better duck.
Or I'ma take one, two, three, niggas down wit me
I will take down three other men with me if I am attacked.
Cause I don't give a fuck punk, I'll be glad when you dead
I don't care about you and I will be happy when you are dead.
I want to see you do drop to them knees, wiggle them and squeeze
I want to see you drop to your knees, wiggle your legs, and then shoot you.
Blowin your brains in the breeze
I will shoot you in the head until your brains are out and they will be flying in the wind.
I said Kill the Fetus, motherfuckin Jesus
I want to kill the fetus, but this would conflict with religion.
Niggas bitin my melody, they keep on tellin me
People are copying my music and keep telling me.
Now I need some therapy, psychic connection
I need therapy for my mental state and to connect with a psychic.
Dead bodies give me an erection, correction
I am getting sexually aroused by dead bodies, but I need to correct myself for it.
Correctional facilities, can't get with these
I don't want to be put in a correctional facility (prison).
I gave life to the rhythm and I made it breathe
I created music and gave it life.
I can't believe, you believe what you believe
I cannot understand that you believe what you believe.
If you believe in me then I'll let you see
If you believe in me, I will show you something.
Until then when it's done an said
Until then, when everything is finished and decided.
I'ma bust one for yo head, I'll be glad when you dead
I will shoot you in the head and be happy when you are dead.
I'll be glad when you dead motherfucka
I will be happy when you are dead.
I want to see you do drop to them knees, wiggle them and squeeze
I want you to drop to your knees, wiggle your legs, and then shoot you.
Blowin your brains in the breeze
I will shoot you in the head until your brains are out and they will be flying in the wind.
I'll be glad when you locked in the body bag, zip-locked
I will be happy when you are dead and locked in the body bag.
Got the hammer cocked from the Glock
I have the hammer cocked on my Glock gun.
Shot's bust, ashes to ashes, and dust to dust
I have shot you and now you will turn into ashes and dust.
See the good die young, and all die must
The good people often die young and everyone eventually dies.
And I trust in no man, no clan
I do not trust anyone or any group.
I never run, I never ran, how I could just kill a man
I have never run away from a fight, and would prefer to kill a man.
Damn, lit shots, an Rude Boy come down
Oh no, there were gunshots and a rude boy is coming down (approaching).
In Motown, I don't fuck around
I don't mess around while in Motown.
I'ma a nigga roamin understandin zero
I am a person wandering around and not understanding anything (confused).
Money is my hero
I am mainly motivated by money.
Don't blame me for H-A-T-E, towards me and my crew
Do not blame me for the hate that is directed towards me and my group.
We kick the voodoo, and always like fuck you
We practice voodoo and always give a big screw you to people who cross us.
Put him in a bag, put him in a bag, put him in a bag, put him in a bag, put him in a bag, put him in a bag, put him in a bag put him in a bag!!
Put the dead body in a body bag, repeat and emphasize numerous times to show excitement.
I'll be glad when you dead motherfucka
I will be happy when you are dead.
I'll be glad when you dead motherfucka (I'll be glad when you dead)
I will be happy when you are dead, repeated for emphasis.
I'll be glad when you dead motherfucka
I will be happy when you are dead.
I'll be glad when you dead motherfucka (wrapped up in a body bag)
I will be happy when you are dead and wrapped up in a body bag.
I'll be glad when you dead motherfucka
I will be happy when you are dead.
I'll be glad when you dead motherfucka
I will be happy when you are dead.
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@kershlynnlester8124
THANKS ESHAM for being there when all else failed!! 💯
@christophergolyar1867
🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💲💲💲🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👑👑👑🤴🤴🤴
@dullknifefactory
Fr
Esham stopped me from killing myself as a teen
@inahoodedcloak3227
Stole this CD when i was 14, best decision ever 🤘😈
@ItsAllAboutReelLife
inahoodedcloak watch out we’ve got a badass over here
@youreallysuck2405
From your uncle?
@redbird1500
I can keep this song, or the entire album, on repeat all fucking day. There's no song that I feel like skipping because it's old or stale.
@ThatOneTigerdeer
+Lil' Poot Same here! :) This Album is just an Audio-Gem in it`s pure Form, still bumpin it here in Germany in my Car in 2015 and can`t get enuff of it, hehe!
@richardmaloney2648
Esham absolutely closed the casket on his old persona, but he gave that persona fireworks all the way out.
@matthewhawking4318
I'll be glad when musicians and actors are replaced by humanoids. Humanoids are much more cost-effective by comparison.