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
The Rain
Everlast Lyrics
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Every man's bound to fall
Pain inside my heart
Trouble stay on my mind
Everything falls apart
(It's) happenin' all the time
Livin by Murphy's Law
Running from instant karma
Every man's bound to fall
Life is short, the grind is long
Some of my very best friends are gone
My hustle's strong my money's all spent
On buying bitches titties and drugs and rent
Work a double shift grind, I can't save a dime
My daughter needs medicine I just can't afford
Bout to grab a .9, lose my mind
My insurance keeps sayin that they won't pay for it
I'll stage the heist, I'll pay the price
Don't be shocked when I turn to crime, kid
I'm goin big, I might split your wig
Cause I ain't getting knocked for no nickel'n'dime shit
All that glitters ain't all it seems
The American dream is an American scheme
What you're looking at, what you're trippin on
Who you flippin on, see what I'm grippin on
Pain inside my heart
Trouble stay on my mind
Everything falls apart
(It's) happenin' all the time
Livin by Murphy's Law
Tryin to have it all
Running from instant karma
Every man's bound to fall
I've been breakin my neck just to live correct
Keep my head above water, living check to check
I get no respect, I got no regard
Patience is a struggle when times is hard
Paper's in the shortage, tryin to pay the mortgage
I can't get to work, they repossess my car
Bout to buy a pistol and kidnap Bristol
Tell me bitch, can you see me from your backyard?
This New World session of the Great Depression
I'm living off preemptive unchecked aggression
You're cryin and you're bitchin, know it every politician:
My family tradition is heavy ammunition
I cock the hammer, I'ma rock the vote
Got your forhead on lock, dead in my scope
Look me in the eye, what you're lying for
What you're living by, what you dyin for
Pain inside my heart
Trouble stay on my mind
Everything falls apart
(It's) happenin' all the time
Livin by Murphy's Law
Tryin to have it all
Running from instant karma
Every man's bound to fall
Everlast's song "The Rain" delves into the struggles and hardships of everyday life that many people can relate to. The lyrics emphasize the inevitability of failure and the downward spiral that sometimes accompanies it. The line, "Every man's bound to fall" is repeated throughout the song, driving home the message that no one can escape the hardships of life.
The first verse describes a constant feeling of pain and trouble, and the notion that everything is falling apart, happening all the time. The singer is living by Murphy's Law, implying that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. However, he still tries to have it all while running from instant karma, suggesting that he is aware of the consequences of his actions.
The second verse seems to focus on the struggles of the working class, who work long hours and still struggle to make ends meet. The singer's money is spent, and he's contemplating committing a crime because his insurance won't pay for his daughter's medicine. The line "The American dream is an American scheme" implies that the idea of working hard and achieving success does not ring true for everyone. Instead, some people can't even afford basic necessities and are forced into desperate actions.
In conclusion, the lyrics of "The Rain" paint a bleak portrait of the struggles of everyday life. Everlast is highlighting the painful realization that failure is inevitable, no matter how hard we try. The song's imagery of constant rain also helps to give the sense of a never-ending struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
Every man's bound to fall
No one is immune to failure.
Pain inside my heart
I'm emotionally wounded.
Trouble stay on my mind
I'm constantly thinking about my problems.
Everything falls apart
Things are falling apart and it's difficult to hold everything together.
(It's) happenin' all the time
Problems seem to be never-ending and continuous.
Livin by Murphy's Law
Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.
Tryin to have it all
I'm working hard to achieve my goals and attain a better life.
Running from instant karma
I'm trying to avoid the consequences of my past actions.
Life is short, the grind is long
Life is short, but the struggle to survive and succeed is long and never-ending.
Some of my very best friends are gone
I've lost people who were very important to me.
My hustle's strong my money's all spent
I work hard, but my finances are still tight and I'm struggling to make ends meet.
On buying bitches titties and drugs and rent
I'm wasting my money on women, drugs, and rent instead of saving it.
Work a double shift grind, I can't save a dime
Even though I work hard, I cannot save any money.
My daughter needs medicine I just can't afford
I cannot afford the medicine my daughter needs.
Bout to grab a .9, lose my mind
I'm about to obtain a gun and lose my sanity.
My insurance keeps sayin that they won't pay for it
My insurance refuses to cover the cost of the medication I need.
I'll stage the heist, I'll pay the price
I'm willing to take risks and commit crimes to obtain what I need.
Don't be shocked when I turn to crime, kid
It should not come as a surprise when I turn to criminal behavior.
I'm goin big, I might split your wig
I'm not afraid to commit violent crimes and cause harm to others.
Cause I ain't getting knocked for no nickel'n'dime shit
I'm willing to take big risks for big rewards because small rewards are not worth it.
All that glitters ain't all it seems
Things that are attractive and desirable on the surface may not be what they seem when you look deeper.
The American dream is an American scheme
The idea of the American dream is a false illusion and a trap.
What you're looking at, what you're trippin on
You're not seeing things clearly and you're not focusing on what's important.
Who you flippin on, see what I'm grippin on
You need to be careful who you mess with and understand the situation I'm in.
I've been breakin my neck just to live correct
I've been working very hard to live an honest life.
Keep my head above water, living check to check
I'm just barely surviving financially.
I get no respect, I got no regard
Others do not treat me with respect or value me as a person.
Patience is a struggle when times is hard
It's difficult to be patient when you're going through tough times.
Paper's in the shortage, tryin to pay the mortgage
Money is scarce and I'm struggling to pay my bills.
I can't get to work, they repossess my car
I cannot get to work because my car has been repossessed.
Bout to buy a pistol and kidnap Bristol
I'm planning to commit a violent crime and kidnap someone.
Tell me bitch, can you see me from your backyard?
I'm threatening someone and asking if they can see me watching them from outside their house.
This New World session of the Great Depression
We are living in a new era of economic hardships similar to the Great Depression.
I'm living off preemptive unchecked aggression
I'm surviving by being aggressive and violent before others can harm me.
You're cryin and you're bitchin, know it every politician:
Politicians are not listening to the concerns and struggles of the common people.
My family tradition is heavy ammunition
My family has a legacy of violence and weaponry.
I cock the hammer, I'ma rock the vote
I'm ready to commit violence and also to vote to bring about change.
Got your forhead on lock, dead in my scope
I have you targeted and under my control.
Look me in the eye, what you're lying for
Be honest and stop deceiving me.
What you're living by, what you dyin for
Examine how you're living and what your priorities are.
Running from instant karma
Trying to escape the negative consequences of previous actions.
Every man's bound to fall
No one is immune to failure.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIK SCHRODY, FREDRICK NASSAR, FREDRICK FARID NASSAR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Leslie Hendershot
Damn got it on point!!!
Madame Tussnelda
„Life is short, the grind is long, some of my very best friends are gone“ 💔🖤 Great song 🖤
Roman games
This song is cool
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круто!
Seamus O'Connor
Everlast is Built to Last
🇺🇲☘️💯💪👊💢🤕🍻🍀🇺🇲
Darth Antony
Антонна пісня
Li Tobler
Яка?)
Hardy Auston
Soecial Unit brought me here!!!
Dakota Bartlett
C. D. F.