He is a founding member of The Movement, a crew he formed after leaving F.A.G Crew due to being disillusioned with the fall-outs occurring amongst the members and is now regarded as one of the premier MC's in the Grime scene. He is now focusing on his own solo career, releasing three mixtapes in the past 3 years and is currently completing his highly anticipated debut album, rumoured to be in stores for summer 2009.
Growing up in a Christian househould, he was influenced heavily by listening to gospel and jazz music. He didn't perform well at school and starting at age 16 he was in and out of prison for robberies and several car offences. According to an interview in 2006, the origins of his nickname was from his actions as a youth which were classed as "ghetto".
In September 2007 the video for 'Top 3 Selected' from the album Ghetto Gospel was aired on Channel U. He has also featured on videos with Kano, The Streets, and Professor Green. In September 2008, Ghetts released a video for his single Sing 4 Me (produced by Rude Kid). This was then followed by two further videos, one for Don't Phone Me (feat. Griminal and produced by Nocturnal), and the second for a remix to Sing For Me (produced by Rude Kid), which was first aired end of 2008/beginning of 2009.
“I’m not that ‘Ghetto’ person anymore,” Ghetts proclaims about his name change from his previous street moniker. “I’ve grown out of it.” At 24 years of age, Justin Clarke is finally maturing into the artist he has always strived to be; or ‘Grime star’ as he puts it. From Justin to Ghetto to Ghetts, the east London native has seen the lows of being behind bars to the highs of sell out concerts all in a short space of time; the sum of which have contributed to the well rounded individual who is ready to embark on the next stage of his promising career.
2. Ghetto was an Amiga Demoscene musician from Germany, a member of several demogroups, including Alpha Flight, DOC, Level Four, and others. He was seemingly active from the late 1980s to early 1990s, and also went by the handles LCD, ShadowLight, and SHL.
Menace
Ghetto Lyrics
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I'll state my thoughts on anyone's premises even if it's negative
I'll show you what a menace is
I do music, shot and still claim benefits
Gunshot specialist, long range it and ask Nemesis
Niggas wanna know what my method is
No I ain't delicate, I'll bust my 'ting for the hell of it
I ain't gonna say I don't ever miss
I'll catch you on foot tryna' beg a lift
You wish you could fly like Pegasus
Don't think I do it to be credited
You think you're hard like our Mega did
, I'm like a terrorist
I'll blow anyone up I ain't prejudice
You don't want B-Double-E-F I'll spray the C-S, thrown off on a Gilera VX
You wanna play games? play CS I'm armed
It's something like Vietnam
I'm a menace come out around tennish
Been doing this before bound for bound perished
When I was hungry you weren't even peckish
I was letting off bullets in the Chemist
I let the place blemish, these times I cherish
I'll bury a ferret on his own terrace
I'm a menace damn right I said it
I don't want credit feds come I leg it
Desperate times desperate measures
Run up on fellas' that came to drug sell us
I'm a menace damn right I said it
I don't want credit feds come I leg it
Desperate times desperate measures
Run up on fellas' that came to drug sell us
I'm a menace like 'O' Dog
I'll give your gran a menace for a blowjob
Another ten for her clothes off
She's stiff like a robot
But there ain't nothing I won't want
I'm just fucking about, but I'll bust in her mouth
And when I go soft? I'll send her back to the corner
Right next to the postbox, I'm a nasty piece of work
I might beat your bird, and leave her skirt with her hole deep of sperm
You probably think G's a perv, but I'm not I just lead the nerves
Cause I'm just that sick, but I ain't gotta hold girls captive
I'm an attractive young black kid, plus I do music still I'm on the road so I haven't adapted
I don't wanna mix the both, but when pricks provoke I just might put sticks to throats
See which one of you's missed the most, man'll watch me like there's no G's to scope
Screwface I'll be like fix your boat, why screw when I find you
Even if you have no fix, the road two moves: flick and poke
Two two's Here's a ghost,
you lose I'll put the Iron in the niggas chest something like a boob tube
I'm a menace damn right I said it
I don't want credit feds come I leg it
Desperate times desperate measures
Run up on fellas' that came to drug sell us
I'm a menace damn right I said it
I don't want credit feds come I leg it
Desperate times desperate measures
Run up on fellas' that came to drug sell us
It's G-H I be on the grind
You better know I don't stop for a tea break
I might fail, cause I'm like L
I'm the nigga police hate, in each state
I've been a menace before I could pee straight (How Ironic?)
Cause I'm taking the piss now, you can put your life on it
I'm honest, ready to die like Wallace
If any you guys wan' it, why long it? I promise
I ain't doing it for a new rewind topic
I ain't gonna get stripes from it I'm psychotic
When I've got a knife I don't care who's quite solid
I'll have you under your car like hydraulics
So what if your friends are hyper like phonics
It's like abolic, I'll fire the rocket at the guy on my bonnet if it's me you try abolish
It's E-Double-T-O nigga peeps know I keep chrome in my jeans
I'm a target now that my boats on the screen so I can't slip until I own a machine
Your're a halfwit if you're approaching my team, you'll be in a casket, not open to be seen
When I open fire, I'll bring down your whole empire and blow from the scene
I'm a menace damn right I said it
I don't want credit feds come I leg it
Desperate times desperate measures
Run up on fellas' that came to drug sell us
I'm a menace damn right I said it
I don't want credit feds come I leg it
Desperate times desperate measures
Run up on fellas' that came to drug sell us
The song "Menace" by Ghetto is a fierce display of his rap prowess and his aggressive attitude. The opening lines, "I'm a force to be reckoned with, I'll state my thoughts on anyone's premises even if it's negative," establishes the artist's confidence in his ability to speak his mind without fear of consequences. He then goes on to describe himself as a "menace," capable of violence and destruction, but also an artist who produces music and claims benefits. The song portrays the street life and gang culture, with lyrics about gun violence, drug dealing, and sexual exploits.
Throughout the song, Ghetto showcases his ability to rhyme, his fast flow, and his clever wordplay. He references Pegasus, Vietnam, O Dog, and other cultural touchstones in his verses, putting himself in the lineage of gangster rappers who have come before him. The song is a statement of his identity and his place in the rap game, as well as a warning to anyone who might try to cross him.
Overall, "Menace" is a hard-hitting rap song that captures the gritty reality of the streets and the intensity of life in the inner city. It is a showcase of Ghetto's talent and his uncompromising attitude, and it remains a powerful example of UK grime.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a force to be reckoned with
I am powerful and should not be underestimated
I'll state my thoughts on anyone's premises even if it's negative
I will speak my mind, even if it is unpopular or critical
I'll show you what a menace is
I will demonstrate my dangerous and disruptive nature
I do music, shot and still claim benefits
I make music and sell drugs, while also receiving government assistance
Gunshot specialist, long range it and ask Nemesis
I am skilled with firearms and can hit targets from a distance
Niggas wanna know what my method is
People are curious about how I operate
No I ain't delicate, I'll bust my 'ting for the hell of it
I am not fragile or delicate, and will use my weapon for enjoyment
I ain't gonna say I don't ever miss
I admit that I am not perfect and sometimes make mistakes
I'm O.T but I can be devilish call me a pessimist
I am from out of town but can be cruel and negative in my thinking
I'll catch you on foot tryna' beg a lift
I will target you when you are walking and vulnerable
You wish you could fly like Pegasus
You wish you had the power to escape my reach
Don't think I do it to be credited
I do not commit crimes for fame or recognition
You think you're hard like our Mega did
You are arrogant and overconfident, like a previous target of mine
I'm like a terrorist
I operate in a manner similar to a terrorist, causing fear and destruction
I'll blow anyone up I ain't prejudice
I will harm anyone, regardless of race or background
You don't want B-Double-E-F I'll spray the C-S, thrown off on a Gilera VX
You do not want to mess with me, or I will use my weapon and escape on a motorcycle
You wanna play games? play CS I'm armed
If you want to engage in conflict, I am ready and armed
It's something like Vietnam
The situation is reminiscent of a violent and chaotic war
I'm a menace come out around tennish
I am a dangerous presence, typically appearing around 10 PM
Been doing this before bound for bound perished
I have been involved in this lifestyle before many of my peers were, and will continue despite the risks
When I was hungry you weren't even peckish
I have been in dire situations where I was hungry and struggling, while others were not as affected
I was letting off bullets in the Chemist
I was firing guns and causing chaos in a drugstore
I let the place blemish, these times I cherish
I left the area in a chaotic and damaged state, and am proud of this accomplishment
I'll bury a ferret on his own terrace
I will kill someone and bury them in their own backyard
I'm a menace damn right I said it
I am a dangerous person, and unashamedly admit it
I don't want credit feds come I leg it
I do not commit crimes for attention or recognition, and will flee if pursued by law enforcement
Desperate times desperate measures
In difficult situations, sometimes extreme actions are necessary
Run up on fellas' that came to drug sell us
I will attack those who come to sell drugs in my territory
I'm a menace like 'O' Dog
I am reminiscent of a violent and disturbed character from the film 'Menace II Society'
I'll give your gran a menace for a blowjob
I will intimidate and harm your grandmother in exchange for sexual acts
Another ten for her clothes off
I will pay money in order for your grandmother to remove her clothing
She's stiff like a robot
Your grandmother is rigid and unresponsive during the sexual act
But there ain't nothing I won't want
I have no limits or boundaries when it comes to fulfilling my desires
I'm just fucking about, but I'll bust in her mouth
I am joking about the sexual act, but still willing to engage in it
And when I go soft? I'll send her back to the corner
After the sexual act, I will abandon your grandmother in an undesirable location
Right next to the postbox, I'm a nasty piece of work
I will leave your grandmother in an unpleasant and public place, and am generally a cruel person
I might beat your bird, and leave her skirt with her hole deep of sperm
I may physically harm your girlfriend, and leave her with semen in her vagina
You probably think G's a perv, but I'm not I just lead the nerves
You may perceive me as a perverted person, but I am simply confident and outgoing
Cause I'm just that sick, but I ain't gotta hold girls captive
I am mentally unwell, but do not need to kidnap women in order to demonstrate this
I'm an attractive young black kid, plus I do music still I'm on the road so I haven't adapted
I am a young, talented musician, but still engage in criminal activity while traveling and have not fully adjusted to mainstream success
I don't wanna mix the both, but when pricks provoke I just might put sticks to throats
I do not want to involve music and violence together, but will defend myself and retaliate if necessary
See which one of you's missed the most, man'll watch me like there's no G's to scope
I will watch my opponents and determine who is the weakest, all while believing that no one can stop me
Screwface I'll be like fix your boat, why screw when I find you
I will confront and challenge my opponents, often using a menacing facial expression
Even if you have no fix, the road two moves: flick and poke
Even if my opponents have nothing to fight me with, they can still use basic hand-to-hand combat techniques
Two two's Here's a ghost, you lose I'll put the Iron in the niggas chest something like a boob tube
In a quick and decisive manner, I will harm and defeat my opponents with a firearm
It's G-H I be on the grind
People know me as G-H, and I am constantly working and hustling
You better know I don't stop for a tea break
I am always busy and do not take breaks or rest
I might fail, cause I'm like L
I may not always succeed, as I am similar to the character L from the manga and anime 'Death Note'
I'm the nigga police hate, in each state
The police dislike and fear me, even in different regions
I've been a menace before I could pee straight (How Ironic?)
I have been a dangerous and disruptive person since a young age, even before I could properly use the bathroom
Cause I'm taking the piss now, you can put your life on it
I am currently acting recklessly and dangerously, and you can bet that it will end badly
I'm honest, ready to die like Wallace
I am truthful and unafraid of death, like the character Wallace from 'The Wire'
If any you guys wan' it, why long it? I promise
If anyone wants to fight or engage in conflict with me, I am ready and willing
I ain't doing it for a new rewind topic
I am not committing crimes or causing chaos in order to become famous on social media
I ain't gonna get stripes from it I'm psychotic
I do not commit crimes for the sake of gaining status or reputation, but rather because I am mentally unstable
When I've got a knife I don't care who's quite solid
When I am armed with a knife, I will harm anyone regardless of their physical strength or toughness
I'll have you under your car like hydraulics
I will harm and trap you in a manner similar to car hydraulics
So what if your friends are hyper like phonics
I do not care if your friends are energetic or talkative
It's like abolic, I'll fire the rocket at the guy on my bonnet if it's me you try abolish
It's like anabolic steroids, I am extremely powerful and will use my weapon to retaliate if someone tries to stop me
It's E-Double-T-O nigga peeps know I keep chrome in my jeans
People know me as E-Double-T-O, and I always carry a gun in my pants
I'm a target now that my boats on the screen so I can't slip until I own a machine
I am now a prominent figure due to my music success, and must be careful and cautious until I am wealthy enough to own my own business
Your're a halfwit if you're approaching my team, you'll be in a casket, not open to be seen
You are foolish if you try to confront my group, as you will end up dead and buried in a closed coffin
When I open fire, I'll bring down your whole empire and blow from the scene
If I start shooting, I will destroy everything you have built and escape before law enforcement arrives
Contributed by Madison J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.