He was also a part of the hip-hop supergroup La Coka Nostra, which consists of his former House of Pain mates, Danny Boy and DJ Lethal along with underground rap veteran Ill Bill and Irish-American rapper Slaine. On July 14, 2009, they released their debut album, 'A Brand You Can Trust', through Uncle Howie Records and Suburban Noize Records.
Everlast was born in Valley Stream, New York of Irish descent. His grandfather was of German descent. Emerging as a member of the Rhyme Syndicate, Everlast's first solo album Forever Everlasting (1990), largely made possible by MC Ice T, was a disappointment both critically and commercially. Following the album's failure, Everlast teamed up with DJ Lethal and high school friend Danny Boy to form House of Pain. The group was signed to Tommy Boy Records, and their eponymous debut album, House of Pain (1992), went multi-platinum, spawning the successful DJ Muggs produced single Jump Around. This song was also remixed twice by Pete Rock, one version featuring a verse from him and one without. The album also featured Cypress Hill member, B-Real, on the song Put Your Head Out.
Fashioning themselves as rowdy Irish American hooligans (Lethal is actually of Latvian heritage), they toured with various rap and alternative-rock bands after their breakthrough. They participated together with Helmet, along with several other rap acts, on the influential 1993 rock-rap collaborative Judgment Night movie soundtrack. The group eventually disbanded in 1996, with Everlast pursuing a solo career.
Everlast's second solo album Whitey Ford Sings the Blues (1998)-- which was released a full eight years after his solo debut and after he had a major heart attack – was both a commercial and critical success (selling more than 3 million copies). Whitey Ford Sings the Blues was hailed for its blend of rap with acoustic and electric guitars, developed by Everlast together with producers Dante Ross and John Gamble. The album's lead single What It's Like proved to be his most popular and successful song, although the follow up single, Ends, also reached the rock top 10.
Everlast followed-up this success by collaborating with Santana on the track Put Your Lights On on Santana's 1999 album Supernatural. It charted at #118 on the pop chart, but did considerably better with rock radio airplay, peaking at #8 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. "Put Your Lights On" won Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 2000 Grammy Awards.
Despite the success of Whitey Ford Sings the Blues and his success with Santana, Everlast's follow-up album, Eat at Whitey's (2000), stumbled commercially at first in the United States. However, it was eventually certified gold. The album was also embraced critically, especially by Rolling Stone Magazine, which reviewed the album between "good" and "great" and focused on it as that month's most important release.
Shortly after both artists contributed tracks to the End of Days soundtrack, a feud erupted between Everlast and Eminem. Eminem and Everlast crossed paths before a concert in early 1999. Eminem says he didn't greet Everlast because he didn't recognize him right away, and said Everlast didn't acknowledge him. Everlast's version is that he tried to congratulate Eminem on his success, and Eminem blew him off. Either way, Everlast's verse from the Dilated Peoples all star track Ear Drums Pop (Remix) contained a thinly veiled reference to Eminem "I buck a .380 on ones that act shady", and went on to warn "You might catch a beatdown now where I come from" in his recounting of the incident.
Eminem, in turn, ripped Everlast several times in public and with the song I Remember (Dedication To Whitey Ford) released as the b-side to his group D12's 12" vinyl single Shit On You. In it, Eminem talks about how he remembered Everlast's music, however, "Kid Rock and Limp Bizkit came along now / Don't nobody wanna hear your old ass sing no more."
Everlast responded with the track Whitey's Revenge, released only on his official website. Whereas the song contained references to Eminem's strained relationships with his wife and mother, it was "Better run and check your kid for your DNA", again referring to Eminem's daughter, Hailie Jade Mathers, that set Eminem off.
Eminem & D12 responded with Quitter, the first half uses the backing of Eminem's own song Marshall Mathers, the second half of which is a take off on 2Pac's Hit Em Up (a diss song aimed at The Notorious B.I.G.). In it, he warns Everlast, "If you talk about my little girl in a song again, I’ma kill you." The track ends with the spoken words, "Fuck him, that’s it, I’m done, I promise, I’m done, that’s it," and again warning, "Mention my daughter’s name in a song again you fucking punk."
Everlast echoed similar sentiment on the status of this feud, stating in various interviews that he felt everything had been said and he would now refrain from further responses.
After the sale of the Tommy Boy Records' catalog of master tapes to Warner Bros. Records and its metamorphosis to a dance music label in 2002, Everlast was without a label, but in 2003 he signed with Island Def Jam. His fourth solo album, White Trash Beautiful (2004), was subsequently released after almost a four-year hiatus. The album, which had an almost country-rap feel, received mixed reviews and was a commercial failure. Eventually, Everlast was released from his contract.
In early 2006, Everlast teamed up with his former House of Pain mates DJ Lethal and Danny Boy to join the hip-hop group La Coka Nostra.The group first came to be due to the former House of Pain Hype man Danny Boy starting the group as a collective with rappers Slaine and Big Left (who has since left the group). Soon after the group started, Ill Bill of a now disbanded Non Phixion and Everlast joined the group. Their first known song was Fuck Tony Montana, which features Cypress Hill's MC B Real and Sick Jacken. Due to the popularity of the song online, the group released several more online for free. The group's debut album, A Brand You Can Trust, was released on July 14. The album features guests like Snoop Dogg, B Real, Bun B, Immortal Technique, Sick Jacken and Q-Unique. La Coka Nostra recently joined the likes of Nas and Ill Bill's brother, Necro on Rock The Bells.
In 2007, Everlast was chosen to do the theme song for the TV show Saving Grace. The song,Saving Grace, plays during the show's main title sequence, and was originally released to digital outlets only, however, it was also included on Everlast's fifth solo album, Love, War and the Ghost of Whitey Ford. The album was released on September 23, 2008, on Everlast's own record label Martyr Inc, with distribution by Hickory Records/Sony/ATV Music Publishing (It was revealed through diditleak.co.uk that the album leaked out early on Friday, August 29). A second single and video, Letters Home From The Garden Of Stone, was released for free download from martyr-inc.com in December 2007. The third single, a cover of Johnny Cash's Folsom Prison Blues, was released to download on August 19. The Video for Stone in My Hand debuted on the martyr-inc website on October 28, 2008, making it the fourth video for the album.
Discography
Forever Everlasting
* Released: March 27, 1990
* Label: Warner Bros. Records
* Singles: "Never Missin' a Beat", "The Rhythm", "I Got the Knack"
Whitey Ford Sings the Blues
* Released: September 8, 1998 (2× Multi-Platinum)
* Label: Tommy Boy Records
* Singles: "What It's Like", "Ends", "Painkillers"
Today (EP)
* Released: 1999
* Label: Tommy Boy Records
* Singles: -
Eat at Whitey's
* Released: October 17, 2000 (Gold)
* Label: Tommy Boy Records
* Singles: "Black Jesus", "Deadly Assassins", "I Can't Move"
White Trash Beautiful
* Released: May 25, 2004
* Label: Island Def Jam
* Singles: "White Trash Beautiful", "Sleepin' Alone", "Blinded By The Sun", "Sad Girl", "Lonely Road"
Love, War and The Ghost of Whitey Ford
* Release Date: September 23, 2008
* Label: Martyr Inc.
* U.S. sales: 6,500+ in its first week.
* Singles: "Letters Home from the Garden of Stone", "Folsom Prison Blues", "Stone In My Hand"
Selected Guest Appearances
* Ice-T - What Ya Wanna Do? (]The Iceberg, 1989)
* Bronx Style Bob - Ode II Junior (Grandma's Ghost, 1992)
* The Whooliganz - Hit the Deck (Put Your Handz Up (Single), 1993)
* Madonna/artist] - Waiting (Remix) (Rain (Maxi-Single), 1993)
* Nice & Smooth - Save the Children (Jewel of the Nile, 1993)
* Lordz of Brooklyn - Gravesend (Lake Of Fire) (Gravesend (Soundtrack), 1997)
* Carlos Santana - Put Your Lights On (Supernatural, 1999)
* Swollen Members - Bottle Rocket (Balance, 1999)
* SX-10 - Rhyme in the Chamber (Mad Dog American, 2000)
* Dilated Peoples - Ear Drums Pop (Remix) (The Platform, 2000)
* DJ Muggs - Razor to Your Throat (Soul Assassins II, 2000)
* Run DMC - Take the Money and Run (Crown Royal, 2001)
* Kurupt - Kuruption! (Space Boogie: Smoke Oddessey, 2001)
* Limp Bizkit - Faith/Fame Remix (New Old Songs, 2001)
* Hesher - Whose Generation (Hesher, 2001)
* X-Ecutioners - B-Boy Punk Rock 2001 (Built From Scratch, 2002)
* DJ Muggs - Gone for Good (Dust, 2003)
* Danny Diablo - Rise Above (Street CD Vol 2, 2005)
* The Lordz - "The Brooklyn Way" (The Brooklyn Way, 2006)
* Swollen Members - Put Me On (Black Magic, 2006)
* Snoop Dogg - My Medicine (Ego Trippin', 2008)
* Ill Bill - Only Time Will Tell "Pain Gang"(The Hour of Reprisal, 2008)
* Swollen Members - Dumb (Armed to the Teeth, 2009)
Soundtracks
* Judgment Night (1993) -- "Just Another Victim" Helmet & House of Pain
* Gravesend (1997) -- "Gravesend (Lake of Fire)" w/ Lordz of Brooklyn; "Some Nights (Are Better Than Others)"
* End of Days (1999) -- "So Long"
* Big Daddy (1999) -- "Only Love Can Break Your Heart"
* Black & White (2000) -- "Life's A Bitch"
* King of the Jungle (2000) --"Love for Real (Remix)" feat. N'Dea Davenport
* Ali (2001) -- "The Greatest"
* Saving Grace (TV series) (2007) -- Saving Grace
Birth Name: Erik Schrody
Also Known As: Whitey Ford, Mr. White, Whitey Farad
Born: August 18, 1969 (1969-08-18) (age 40)
Origins: Valley Stream, New York
Genres: Blues, Hip hop, Rock, Alternative, Country-rap
Instruments: Vocals, Emceeing, Guitar
Years Active: 1988–Present
Labels: Martyr Inc. Records. Warner Bros. Records, Tommy Boy/Warner Bros. Records, Island/ IDJMG/ Universal Records, PIAS Recordings
Associated Acts: House of Pain, La Coka Nostra, Soul Assassins, Cypress Hill, Rhyme Syndicate, B-Real, Carlos Santana
Black Jesus
Everlast Lyrics
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Heaven closes, hell freezes
Egos trippin, scripts keep flippin
Bloods keep bloodin, Crips keep crippin
Time keeps slippin and I keep fallin
I can't see but I hear them callin
Ballers ballin, players playin
Haters fightin, righteous payin
Brooklyn keep takin, shook ones keep shakin
No time for fakin, not me
I ain't jumpin no bars, just risin like cream
And if you diggin the scene, you feelin the vibes
Throw your hands in the air, scream out you alive
Singin
Na-na-na-na-na
Singin
Na-na-na-na-na
Singin
Na-na-na-na-na
Singin
Na-na-na-na-na
They call me Black Jesus, White Moses
Heaven freezes, hell closes
be -boy poses, punk rock chicks
The kids are alright but I need my fix
If you dig in the mix, feelin the drugs
If you keepin it real, if you livin like thugs
I spit kisses and hugs like .45 slugs
Come back on the one and kiss my love gun
Got a look that'll kill, voice that'll carry
Half a dozen women that I think I want to marry
Got trouble on my mind, I'm refusin to lose
And still I gotta find me someone to abuse
So won't you run spread the news, help say the word
You jump the fuck back and just act like you heard
They call me
White Devil, Black Jesus
Heaven closes, hell freezes
Black Jesus, White Moses
Heaven freezes, hell closes
Singin
Na-na-na-na-na
Singin
Na-na-na-na-na
Singin
Na-na-na-na-na
Singin
Na-na-na-na-na
Singin
(Waaaah-wah-wah-waaaaah
Shooby-doo-waaah
Waaaah-wah-wah-waaaaah)
They call me white sinner, black martyr
Livewire, firestarter
Jungle Brother, redneck cracker
Freak of nature, new world slacker
Sex junkie lookin for a dealer
You could play the leper, girl, and I could play the healer
Shit is only gettin realer, baby, haven't you heard
That the Bird, Bird, Bird, yes, the Bird is the word
It go one for the troubled, two for the times
Three for my homies and four for the dimes
Singin lemons to the limes to the break of dawn
Excuse me (six minutes) Everlast, you're on
And it go on and on like a rolling stone
Baby, anywhere I lay my hat is my home
They call me
White Devil, Black Jesus
Heaven closes, hell freezes
Black Jesus, White Moses
Heaven freezes, hell closes
Singin
Na-na-na-na-na (repeated till end)
"Black Jesus" by Everlast is a song about racial identity and the struggles that come along with it. The lyrics are divided into three verses, each one depicting a different persona- the "White Devil," "Black Jesus," and "White Sinner." The song delves into the complexities of issues like race, drug addiction, and violence in American society. The repeated chorus "They call me White Devil, Black Jesus" conveys the confusion and duality of these personas, as well as the difficulty of reconciling identity with societal expectations.
The first verse of the song talks about the ongoing battle between Bloods and Crips in the neighborhoods, indicating that people are fighting at every corner. It then goes on to depict a world that is full of contradictions, with "ballers ballin, players playin" and "haters fightin, righteous payin." The singer admits he can't see anything around him, but he can hear them callin', possibly indicating a state of confusion.
In the second verse, the singer switches to his "Black Jesus" persona. He talks about how he can never find peace and always needs a fix. He encourages people to speak the truth and spread the news while he runs away, indicating how the truth about social and political issues is often hard to hear and even harder to accept.
In the final verse, Everlast portrays himself as the "White sinner" and a "freak of nature," someone who is always causing chaos but trying to find a cure for it. He admits that he is addicted to sex and needs help, but instead of getting any, he offers to heal others' problems.
Overall, "Black Jesus" is a song that presents a bleak reality, but it also has messages of hope and survival. In the end, it encourages people to rise above the chaos, spread hope, and scream out that they are still alive.
Line by Line Meaning
They call me White Devil, Black Jesus
People refer to me as both an evil character (White Devil) and a savior-like figure (Black Jesus)
Heaven closes, hell freezes
Everything is turned upside down and chaotic
Egos trippin, scripts keep flippin
People are being arrogant and the situation is always changing
Bloods keep bloodin, Crips keep crippin
Gangs continue to cause violence and destroy their communities
Time keeps slippin and I keep fallin
My life is constantly moving forward and I am struggling to keep up
I can't see but I hear them callin
I am lost and confused, but still trying to find my way
Ballers ballin, players playin
People are engaged in their own selfish pursuits
Haters fightin, righteous payin
Negative people continue to cause problems while good people suffer as a result
Dawn breakin, I can keep makin
A new day is starting and I can continue to create and produce
Brooklyn keep takin, shook ones keep shakin
The city is always in motion, with people constantly struggling and striving
No time for fakin, not me
I am authentic, real and true to myself
I ain't jumpin no bars, just risin like cream
I am not confined by anyone or anything, and able to rise above any obstacles
And if you diggin the scene, you feelin the vibes
If you enjoy what is happening around you and are feeling the energy
Throw your hands in the air, scream out you alive
Express your excitement and positivity with enthusiasm
They call me Black Jesus, White Moses
Another instance where I am referred to as both a savior-type and a wise leader
Heaven freezes, hell closes
The world has become completely chaotic and out of control
be-boy poses, punk rock chicks
People are expressing themselves through dance and music
The kids are alright but I need my fix
The younger generation is doing fine but I am still looking for something to fulfill me
If you dig in the mix, feelin the drugs
If you are enjoying the environment and are under the influence of drugs
If you keepin it real, if you livin like thugs
If you are being true to yourself and living a tough life
I spit kisses and hugs like .45 slugs
My words can be both loving and dangerous, creating a strange combination of emotions
Got a look that'll kill, voice that'll carry
My appearance can be deadly and my voice is powerful
Half a dozen women that I think I want to marry
I have several women interested in me, but I am not sure which one I want
Got trouble on my mind, I'm refusin to lose
I am dealing with my own problems and cannot afford to lose
And still I gotta find me someone to abuse
Despite my own issues, I still feel the need to hurt others
So won't you run spread the news, help say the word
I am asking for help and hoping people will spread awareness about my situation
You jump the fuck back and just act like you heard
I want people to give me space but still acknowledge me
They call me white sinner, black martyr
I am seen as both guilty and a tragedy
Livewire, firestarter
I am energetic and always starting new things
Jungle Brother, redneck cracker
I am connected to both urban and rural cultures
Freak of nature, new world slacker
I am unique and different from those around me, but also feeling disconnected
Sex junkie lookin for a dealer
I am looking for sexual gratification and someone to provide drugs
You could play the leper, girl, and I could play the healer
We can play out different roles in our relationship
Shit is only gettin realer, baby, haven't you heard
The situation is becoming more intense and I want you to be aware of it
That the Bird, Bird, Bird, yes, the Bird is the word
A reference to a popular culture item or joke
It go one for the troubled, two for the times
Different things are happening depending on how you look at the situation
Three for my homies and four for the dimes
A reference to friends and money
Singin lemons to the limes to the break of dawn
A metaphor for partying and having fun
Excuse me (six minutes) Everlast, you're on
A reference to the song itself and how long it is
And it go on and on like a rolling stone
The situation continues without end and is unpredictable
Baby, anywhere I lay my hat is my home
I am nomadic and do not have a set home or place for myself
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Erik Schrody, Al Frazier, Carl White, John Harris, Turner Wilson, Jr.
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There once was a traveler driven out of town
On His shoulders was a burden that pushed Him to the ground.
On His head was a crown made of thorns from a bush
The street was so crowded the guards had to push.
They beat Him with nine tail each step of the way
Where Christ found the strength, only God could say.
They stopped at some sandstone at the top of a hill
There was a round hole the cross would soon fill.
They made Him lie down upon that wood cross
There they nailed Him to prove who was boss.
The beam was up-ended by the muscles of men
As it plunged down the hole it was carved to fit in.
Jesus looked up at the lightning that flew
Cried, God, my Father, they know not what they do.
They crucified our Lord as His blood flowed to Earth
Inside if you believe, you feel what love’s worth.
They wrapped Him in loincloth when He was taken down
Carefully removed His scarlet stained crown.
They placed Him in a cave with a large, round, stone door
Before sealing forever, they lay lilies on the floor.
It wasn't very long the stone rolled away
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Everlast-
honey, how did you ever make it out?
Not 'make it out' like now you are making paper,
but 'make it out' like now you can be happy?
Or... I mean.. it's just...
I'm poor new world Irish too and
I still ain't been able to figure
the riddle of historically losing everything, growing up with nothing and still tryin' to be something.
Your art is a balm to my old heart- so thanks.
Kiss yo' mama and papa, or whoever whomever done brung you up-
they did good with you.
rich martens
Everlast is an incredible song writer, extremely under appreciated!
Marty Golden
Huh?
john thalongcak
Better them tupac
Kim Harris
rich martens
Brad K
He started shot with Eminem and got merked lol hence the Country sound
Darla Lawrence
Almost 2022 and I still love Everlast and his music❣❣❣
fabian nunez
thanks darla lawrence!!!
Kayla Braz teixeira
Lol I'm still here
janinabbjdjf Only Musik
Me too, I like this Album since it came out 2000
stereo 1308
Stone in my hand in 2022 ✌️