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.
Wicket
Esham Lyrics
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WICKET! WICKET! WICKET! I bloody bodies shot up bodies
WICKET! WICKET! WICEKT! the world is burning, hell on earth
WICKET! WICKET! WICEKT! it started since my date of birth
WICKET! WICKET! WICEKT! tho god bless no rest for the...
WICKET! WICKET! WICEKT! I hear something come this way
WICKET! WICKET! WICEKT! I'm on eleven doomsday
WICKET! WICKET! WICEKT! I look up at the moon and say
wicket shit I spit it. come get it. who did it?
Tho I walk through the valley of death. I fear no clan
Wicket plan brainwashed radio program
Pulled out my pistol and I shot the reefer man, and ran
Chopped his body up in peices and put em in garbage cans
Then I went to church the next Sunday and prayed for him
I said jeepers creepers I be my brothers keeper
So I blew his head off with the street sweeper
Wicket shit starting off the blunt I was sparking
I had to shoot my next door neighbors dog, he kept barking
Kept me up all night, when I was tryin to write
This very suicidal wicket shit I had to recite
Wicket walking, wicket talkin while the chickens keep squaking
Let my paper keep stackin, twelve dozen eggs is crackin
This is your brain on slugs, if slippin on double dubs
Its wicket to keep it in this world, so we bubble drugs
WICKET! shit I spit it everybody
WICKET! WICKET! WICKET! I bloody bodies shot up bodies
WICKET! WICKET! WICEKT! the world is burning, hell on earth
WICKET! WICKET! WICEKT! it started since my date of birth
WICKET! WICKET! WICEKT! tho god bless no rest for the...
WICKET! WICKET! WICEKT! I hear something come this way
WICKET! WICKET! WICEKT! I'm on eleven doomsday
WICKET! WICKET! WICEKT! I look up at the moon and say
wicket shit is dead-a-ly when murders my melody
I'm paranoid, ferocious when I flow its a felony
FBI survielance and the police keep trailin me
Cause I'm G-O-D-L-I-K-E , that's what they keep tellin me
I'm the one you see at night, I'm the psycho on the murder bike
Headed right your way bitch you gotta die tonight
Horrfied fucking terrified you'll never breathe again
Vultures circling the sky awaiting your end
Like a fortune telling witch, follow me I know the way
Use your head as a crystal ball , I see your dying day
See I have Insomnia and I'll never sleep again
I black out then you black out when you thought I was your Friend
Just when you thought your life was coming together for the better
The wicket shit strikes again, forever It'll scare ya
I hear some screams at night, for I see the fear in your eyes
I snap out of it, but it starts again at Sunrise
WICKET! shit I spit it everybody
WICKET! WICKET! WICKET! I bloody bodies shot up bodies
WICKET! WICKET! WICEKT! the world is burning, hell on earth
WICKET! WICKET! WICEKT! it started since my date of birth
WICKET! WICKET! WICEKT! tho god bless no rest for the...
WICKET! WICKET! WICEKT! I hear something come this way
WICKET! WICKET! WICEKT! I'm on eleven doomsday
WICKET! WICKET! WICEKT! I look up at the moon and say
The song "Wicket" by Esham portrays a dark, violent, and wretched view of the world. The chorus of the song emphasizes the wickedness of the world and how it has been present since his birth. The use of repetition in the chorus intensifies the dark tone of the song, and the lyrics about bloody bodies and shootings add to the menacing theme.
The first verse of the song shows Esham's distaste for brainwashed radio programs and his willingness to take violent action. He talks about shooting the "reefer man" and then chopping his body into pieces and putting them in the garbage cans. The second verse of the song has heavy religious connotations as Esham talks about being his brother's keeper and then proceeds to blow his head off.
The third verse of the song is again about Esham's violent tendencies, with lyrics about murdering and causing terror. It is evident that he is paranoid and suffering from insomnia, causing him to hear screams at night.
Overall, the song "Wicket" showcases Esham's unique style of horrorcore- a sub-genre of hip-hop that heavily features supernatural, horror, and violent themes. It is a disturbing reflection of the darker side of society and highlights Esham's mastery of complex and layered lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
WICKET! shit I spit it everybody
I rap about wicked and violent things that shock people
WICKET! WICKET! WICKET! I bloody bodies shot up bodies
I commit violent and gruesome murders
WICKET! WICKET! WICEKT! the world is burning, hell on earth
The world is in chaos and destruction
WICKET! WICKET! WICEKT! it started since my date of birth
My upbringing and environment made me this way
WICKET! WICKET! WICEKT! tho god bless no rest for the...
Even though I am blessed by God, I cannot find peace
WICKET! WICKET! WICEKT! I hear something come this way
I sense danger and evil approaching
WICKET! WICKET! WICEKT! I'm on eleven doomsday
I am in a state of constant fear and danger
WICKET! WICKET! WICEKT! I look up at the moon and say
I am seeking guidance and protection from a higher power
wicket shit is dead-a-ly when murders my melody
My violent lyrics are deadly as they blend with the music
I'm paranoid, ferocious when I flow its a felony
My rap style is aggressive and illegal
FBI survielance and the police keep trailin me
I am constantly under surveillance for my criminal activities
Cause I'm G-O-D-L-I-K-E , that's what they keep tellin me
I have a godlike status because of my violent reputation
I'm the one you see at night, I'm the psycho on the murder bike
I am the one committing violent crimes at night
Headed right your way bitch you gotta die tonight
I am coming for you and you will die
Horrfied fucking terrified you'll never breathe again
You will be so scared that you won't be able to breathe
Vultures circling the sky awaiting your end
There are signs of death and decay surrounding you
Like a fortune telling witch, follow me I know the way
I can predict your death and lead you there
Use your head as a crystal ball , I see your dying day
I can envision and predict your death
See I have Insomnia and I'll never sleep again
I am plagued by sleeplessness and anxiety
I black out then you black out when you thought I was your Friend
I can make you lose consciousness and betray your trust
Just when you thought your life was coming together for the better
As soon as things start going well, I bring chaos
The wicket shit strikes again, forever It'll scare ya
My wickedness and violence will continue to strike fear
I hear some screams at night, for I see the fear in your eyes
I am haunted by the sounds of my victims and their fear
I snap out of it, but it starts again at Sunrise
My violence and fear continue to plague me both day and night
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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