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.
Look At Me
Esham Lyrics
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"Esham and Twiztid."
"Twiztid!"
"Who thought it'd happen?"
"That's right, bitch"
[Chorus: Esham & (Jamie Madrox)]
Look at me! Look at me!
Look at me! Look at me!
(Is it the clothes you see me wearing?)
Look at me! Look at me!
(Is it them twenty-fours glerrn?)
Look at me! Look at me!
(You know I just ain't carin'.
[Esham]
Look at me
I'm from the three-one-three
E-A-S-T S-I-D-E
Who's the number-one cheddar boy in the city?
Attitude shitty
Sniffing coke off bitches titties
You never thought that I'd be runnin' wit the hatchet
Who runs Detroit? Esham and Kill Patrick
I can't forget about the Wicked Clownz and Psychopathic
And if you got static, I'm whippin' out the automatic
[Jamie Madrox]
I'm swinging for your esophagus
You goin' look at me, or I'm a get to palming the world just like I was Apocolypse
With that destructive and malicious look in my eyes
Me, Mono, Blaze, and Esham who want to die?
[Monoxide Child]
Fuck it, why yall
I've been fucking with black magic
Now I'm standing in the middle of the Gratiot yelling at the passing traffic
Nothing to laugh at, but I'm something to see
I spit fire, you can see my tongue blaze when I breathe
[Monoxide Child]
Look at me! Monoxide!
[Jamie Madrox]
Jamie Madrox! Soda pop rocks
[Esham]
Esham! Wicket shit! Boomin' out spots!
[Esham]
Look at me
My life and times what they took from me
They overlooked me, the judge threw the book at me
Look at me
All blue Detroit hat
Suspect cause I'm driving while black
[Chorus: x2]
[Repeat: x4]
L-O-O-K A-T M-E
B-I-T-C-H U-B-I-T-C-H
The song "Look at Me" by Esham featuring Twiztid begins with a conversation between Esham and Twiztid, and quickly jumps into the chorus inviting listeners to look at them. The chorus asks the audience what they see when they look, whether it's Esham's clothes or his car. Throughout the verses, Esham, Jamie Madrox, and Monoxide Child all take turns boasting about their various accomplishments and skills, emphasizing their perceived greatness.
Esham opens with his claim to be the number one cheddar boy in the city with a shitty attitude and a penchant for cocaine. He also mentions his association with the Hatchet, as in ICP's record label, and even declares that he and Kill Patrick run Detroit. Jamie Madrox takes on a more aggressive persona, describing himself as someone who would destroy the world like Apocalypse. Monoxide Child talks about his dabbling in black magic and how it has transformed him into something to be reckoned with.
The song seems to be a celebration of the artists' success and a challenge to the audience to recognize their greatness. It also highlights the interconnectedness between various Detroit-based artists and labels, with references to not only Psychopathic Records but also the Wicked Clownz and Blaze.
Line by Line Meaning
Is there anybody out there?
Esham and Twiztid are here and ready to be noticed
Esham and Twiztid.
Esham and Twiztid are introducing themselves
Twiztid!
Twiztid is saying hello
Who thought it'd happen?
Esham and Twiztid are questioning their success
That's right, bitch
Esham is asserting himself and his confidence
Look at me! Look at me!
The artists want attention
Look at me! Look at me!
The artists want attention
Look at me! Look at me!
The artists want attention
Look at me! Look at me!
The artists want attention
Look at me I'm from the three-one-three E-A-S-T S-I-D-E
Esham is stating where he is from
Who's the number-one cheddar boy in the city?
Esham is asserting his financial success
Attitude shitty Sniffing coke off bitches titties
Esham is referencing his bad attitude and drug use
You never thought that I'd be runnin' wit the hatchet
Esham is stating that he is aligned with the Insane Clown Posse
Who runs Detroit? Esham and Kill Patrick
Esham is claiming his influence over Detroit
I can't forget about the Wicked Clownz and Psychopathic
Esham is acknowledging his connections with Insane Clown Posse and Psychopathic Records
And if you got static, I'm whippin' out the automatic
Esham is threatening violence against any opposition
I'm swinging for your esophagus
Jamie Madrox is asserting his aggression
You goin' look at me, or I'm a get to palming the world just like I was Apocolypse
Jamie Madrox is saying that people should take notice of him or suffer the consequences
With that destructive and malicious look in my eyes
Jamie Madrox is referencing his dangerous demeanor
Me, Mono, Blaze, and Esham who want to die?
Jamie Madrox is asserting his association with the Insane Clown Posse and Esham and questioning if anyone wants to test them
Fuck it, why yall
Monoxide Child is expressing indifference towards others
I've been fucking with black magic
Monoxide Child is indicating that he has been experimenting with the occult
Now I'm standing in the middle of the Gratiot yelling at the passing traffic
Monoxide Child is referencing a specific location where he is causing a disturbance
Nothing to laugh at, but I'm something to see
Monoxide Child is saying he is not to be underestimated despite his actions
I spit fire, you can see my tongue blaze when I breathe
Monoxide Child is saying he is a skilled rapper
Look at me! Monoxide!
Monoxide Child wants attention
Jamie Madrox! Soda pop rocks
Jamie Madrox is announcing his name with a playful reference to candy
Esham! Wicket shit! Boomin' out spots!
Esham is announcing his name and asserting his success
Look at me My life and times what they took from me
Esham is referencing his struggles and setbacks
They overlooked me, the judge threw the book at me
Esham is referencing legal troubles that he has faced
Look at me All blue Detroit hat Suspect cause I'm driving while black
Esham is referencing racial profiling and discrimination that he has faced
L-O-O-K A-T M-E B-I-T-C-H U-B-I-T-C-H
An assertive and aggressive call for attention
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREAS OEHRN, HENRIK MARTIN SMITH, FILIP LAMPELL, CHRISTIAN FAST, RONALD SOELKNER
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