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.
La La La
Esham Lyrics
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For your sunny days,
We got murder for your birthday parties
Yeah, we see diamonds fall,
Got our dicks topped off,
But we still can't wait to be dead bodies
So many snakes spittin' venom, speakin' my name in vein
Through the storm and rain, shotgun thunderin' pain
Tell me, am I to blame if I blow out your brains?
Give me one good reason I should not be squeezin'
On every bitch ass nigga like you cause it's bitch ass nigga like you siezin'
Im a real sick fella, big fella
You got a lotta lip for a nigga that ain't shit fella
Always been about my hustle, been about my money
It ain't all about rhyme and I ain't never act funny
But these bitch ass niggas in this game unreal
Quick to flip the fuckin' script for the mass appeal
But once they blood gets spilled, let's see how many feel
That they gotta die for anotha shady record deal
Who am I? The pretty boy, the city boy
The sniff a coke up off ya titty boy, the gritty boy
The never actin hostity boy
The hold it down with me boy
I seek and destroy
I get paid to employ you so I must employ
MCs enjoy my style but yet they still annoy me
La, La, La, La, La, La
La, La, La, La, La, La, La
La, La, La, La, La, La, La, Laaaa
(Come on ya'll, come on)
La, La, La, La, La, La
La, La, La, La, La, La, La
La, La, La, La, La, La, La, Laaaa
Fuck what you do, you so fake
Everything you do, everything you make
Still suicidal, how much can I take?
Pressure can bust a pipe but I will not break
Forget the type of shit where you can't relate
The world on my shoulda hold down the weight
Money hungry niggas out her will snatch ya plate
The greedy never care about if you ain't ate
Try gettin' out the game before it's too late
Or before The Wraith come and seal ya fate
Still knock knock knockin on Heaven'sGates
And you can't get in for sellin' cakes
For, for sellin' cakes
Or, or sniffin' flakes
For, for sellin' cakes
Or, or sniffin' flakes
For, for sellin' cakes
Or, or sniffin' flakes
For, for, for, for, for, for sellin' cakes
La, La, La, La, La, La
La, La, La, La, La, La, La
La, La, La, La, La, La, La, Laaaa
La, La, La, La, La, La
La, La, La, La, La, La, La
La, La, La, La, La, La, La, Laaaa
We got wicked ways,
For your sunny days,
We got murder for your birthday parties
Yeah, we see diamonds fall,
Got our dicks topped off,
But we still can't wait to be dead bodies
La, La, La, La, La, La
La, La, La, La, La, La, La
La, La, La, La, La, La, La, Laaaa
La, La, La, La, La, La
La, La, La, La, La, La, La
La, La, La, La, La, La, La, Laaaa
We got wicked ways,
For your sunny days,
We got murder for your birthday parties
Yeah, we see diamonds fall,
Got our dicks topped off,
But we still can't wait to be dead bodies
For, for sellin' cakes
Or, or sniffin' flakes
For, for sellin' cakes
Or, or sniffin' flakes
For, for sellin' cakes
Or, or sniffin' flakes
For, for, for, for, for, for sellin' cakes
La, La, La, La, La, La
La, La, La, La, La, La, La
La, La, La, La, La, La, La, Laaaa
La, La, La, La, La, La
La, La, La, La, La, La, La
La, La, La, La, La, La, La, Laaaa
We got wicked ways,
For your sunny days,
We got murder for your birthday parties
Yeah, we see diamonds fall,
Got our dicks topped off,
But we still can't wait to
be dead bodies
For, for sellin' cakes
Or, or sniffin' flakes
For, for sellin' cakes
Or, or sniffin' flakes
For, for sellin' cakes
Or, or sniffin' flakes
For, for, for, for, for, for sellin' cakes
The lyrics of Esham's song La La La are intensely dark and graphic. The rapper talks about the wicked ways of his life where he sees diamonds fall but still awaits his death. He also expresses his anger towards those who speak his name in vain and pretend to be better than him by flipping the script for mass appeal. Esham boasts about his hustle, which is not just about rhyming but also about personal gain. He compares himself to those who are suicidal and fake, and talks about the pressure he faces every day, which could "bust a pipe" but he will not break.
Esham also warns about the game he is involved in, where money-hungry people will snatch away everything you have, and the greedy will never care about your needs. He urges people to get out of the game before it's too late, as it could lead to death or selling cakes, which could prevent entry into heaven. The chorus is repeated several times, emphasizing the grim desires of Esham’s character that are too bizarre to be digestible by a normal mind.
Line by Line Meaning
We got wicked ways,
For your sunny days,
We have unconventional methods for providing happiness in your life.
We got murder for your birthday parties
Yeah, we see diamonds fall,
Got our dicks topped off,
But we still can't wait to be dead bodies
We use violence as a means to celebrate life and wealth. We also acknowledge our inevitable death, which gives us an odd sense of excitement.
So many snakes spittin' venom, speakin' my name in vein
Knowin' my claim to fame is this game I slang
There are many people spreading false and negative rumors about me, despite the fact that my success is due to my music career.
Through the storm and rain, shotgun thunderin' pain
Tell me, am I to blame if I blow out your brains?
Despite the chaos and violence I have experienced, I will not take responsibility for someone else's actions towards me.
Give me one good reason I should not be squeezin'
On every bitch ass nigga like you cause it's bitch ass nigga like you siezin'
I have no reason not to retaliate against those who try to harm me or my reputation in the music industry.
Im a real sick fella, big fella
You got a lotta lip for a nigga that ain't shit fella
I am a tough and serious person, and I do not take insults lightly from someone who has not achieved the same level of success as me.
Always been about my hustle, been about my money
It ain't all about rhyme and I ain't never act funny
I have always prioritized working hard and making money over anything else, and I have never pretended to be someone that I am not.
But these bitch ass niggas in this game unreal
Quick to flip the fuckin' script for the mass appeal
Many people in the music industry are fake and will change their image to cater to popular opinion for fame and success.
But once they blood gets spilled, let's see how many feel
That they gotta die for anotha shady record deal
If someone gets hurt or killed as a result of their fake persona and actions, they will have to face the consequences of their choices even if it means losing their success in the music industry.
Who am I? The pretty boy, the city boy
The sniff a coke up off ya titty boy, the gritty boy
The never actin hostity boy
The hold it down with me boy
I seek and destroy
I get paid to employ you so I must employ
MCs enjoy my style but yet they still annoy me
I have various identities and characteristics as a musician. I have a reputation for both being fashionable and also engaging in drug use and violence. Despite my ability to create successful music and promote other artists, I still find the industry and other musicians frustrating.
La, La, La, La, La, La
La, La, La, La, La, La, La
La, La, La, La, La, La, La, Laaaa
(Come on ya'll, come on)
I am using these lines as a sort of battle cry or calls to action for others in the music industry.
Fuck what you do, you so fake
Everything you do, everything you make
Still suicidal, how much can I take?
Pressure can bust a pipe but I will not break
I do not respect those who are insincere in their actions and accomplishments. However, despite the stresses and pressures I face, I am resolute and will not give up.
Forget the type of shit where you can't relate
The world on my shoulda hold down the weight
Money hungry niggas out her will snatch ya plate
The greedy never care about if you ain't ate
I am tired of people who cannot understand or empathize with my experiences. The burdens of success are heavy, and there will always be people trying to take what I have earned even at the cost of others' well-being and livelihoods.
Try gettin' out the game before it's too late
Or before The Wraith come and seal ya fate
Still knock knock knockin on Heaven'sGates
And you can't get in for sellin' cakes
For, for sellin' cakes
Or, or sniffin' flakes
For, for, for, for, for, for sellin' cakes
But we still can't wait to
be dead bodies
I advise others to leave the music industry before it consumes them. Taking dangerous or unethical actions can lead to their downfall and eternal punishment. Yet despite all this, we still feel an excitement and desire to die.
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Ronald Shotbothsides
Track 🔥💯👍😎 haven't heard this since high school should down load full album here in 2020
Troy Shot both sides
Still jaming 🔥💯👍😷
It's Yours
Great song!🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️
FLIN TOSE
Still banging this classic in 2019.
TheBC313
same!
The duh ScRIP Shunn
I demand an E and J album. Title it either, simply E & J or the Godfathers of the Wicket Shit !
The duh ScRIP Shunn
Looking back, Esham was the best thing the Hatchet has ever had right next to ABK :)
Tonya Hinrichs
You mean AMB? Lol sorry I just never liked ABK much.
Bayer Head
Putting Esham on the label was paying it forward for sure but come on, there's only one group that branched out on their own even a lot of people hate them now.
AlleyStar Growley
Not looooootuuuuuuuuus?