The group broke up shortly after and a new line-up was put together with the inclusion of Scarface and Willie D, both aspiring solo artists.
The Geto Boys earned notoriety for its transgressive lyrics which included gore, psychotic experiences, necrophilia, and misogyny. Despite the explicit content of their songs, critic Alex Henderson argues that the group "comes across as much more heartfelt than the numerous gangsta rap...wannabes who jumped on the gangsta bandwagon in the early ’90s."[1]
The Geto Boys broke new ground with their soulful southern sound (perhaps a precursor to the Dirty South style), which was produced by people like Johnny C, Doug King, and later N.O. Joe and Mike Dean.
Releases:
Car Freak (12") Rap-A-Lot Records 1987
You Ain't Nothing / I Run This (12") Rap-A-Lot Records 1987
Be Down (12") Rap-A-Lot Records 1988
Making Trouble (LP) Rap-A-Lot Records 1988
Grip It! On That Other Level (CD, Album) Rap-A-Lot Records 1989
Appears On:
The Amazing Jeckel Brothers (CD, Album) Assassins Island Records 1999
The Amazing Jeckel Brothers (CD, Album) Assassins Island Records 1999
We Can't Be Stopped (CD) Rap-A-Lot Records 2K
Car Freak (12") Rap-A-Lot Records 1987
You Ain't Nothing / I Run This (12") Rap-A-Lot Records 1987
Be Down (12") Rap-A-Lot Records 1988
Making Trouble (LP) Rap-A-Lot Records 1988
Grip It! On That Other Level (CD, Album) Rap-A-Lot Records 1989
Do It Like A G.O. / F#@* 'Em (12") Def American Recordings, Rap-A-Lot Records 1990
The Geto Boys (CD) Def American Recordings, Rap-A-Lot Records 1990
The Geto Boys (LP, Album) Def American Recordings 1990
The Geto Boys (Cass) Def American Recordings, Rap-A-Lot Records 1990
Making Trouble (CD) Rap-A-Lot Records, Priority Records 1991
Making Trouble (Cass, Album) Rap-A-Lot Records, Priority Records 1991
Mind Playing Tricks On Me (12") Rap-A-Lot Records, Priority Records 1991
Mind Playing Tricks On Me (CD, Single, Promo) Rap-A-Lot Records, Priority Records 1991
Mind Playing Tricks On Me (CD, Single) ZYX Records 1991
We Can't Be Stopped (LP, Album) Rap-A-Lot Records, Priority Records 1991
We Can't Be Stopped (CD, Album) Rap-A-Lot Records, Priority Records 1991
We Can't Be Stopped (CD, Album) ZYX Music 1991
Damn It Feels Good To Be A Gangster (CD, Single, Promo) Rap-A-Lot Records, Priority Records 1992
Grip It! On That Other Level (CD, Album, RE) Rap-A-Lot Records 1992
I Ain't With Being Broke (12") Rap-A-Lot Records, Priority Records 1992
I Ain't With Being Broke (CD, Single) Rap-A-Lot Records 1992
Uncut Dope (12", Promo) Rap-A-Lot Records, Priority Records 1992
Uncut Dope: Gangsta Remix/ The Unseen (12", Promo) Rap-A-Lot Records, Priority Records 1992
Uncut Dope: Geto Boys' Best (CD) Rap-A-Lot Records, Priority Records 1992
Uncut Dope: Geto Boys' Best (VHS) Rap-A-Lot Records 1992
Crooked Officer (12") Rap-A-Lot Records, Priority Records 1993
Crooked Officer (CD, Maxi, Promo) Rap-A-Lot Records, Priority Records 1993
Six Feet Deep (12", Promo) Rap-A-Lot Records, Priority Records 1993
Six Feet Deep (CD, Maxi, Promo) Rap-A-Lot Records, Priority Records 1993
Six Feet Deep (CD, Single) ZYX Music 1993
Straight Gangstaism (12", Promo) Rap-A-Lot Records, Priority Records 1993
Till Death Do Us Part (2xLP) Rap-A-Lot Records, Priority Records 1993
Till Death Do Us Part (CD, Album) Rap-A-Lot Records, Priority Records 1993
Till Death Do Us Part (Vinyl, EP, Smplr, Promo) Rap-A-Lot Records 1993
Grip It! On That Other Level (CD) Rap-A-Lot Records, Noo Trybe Records 1995
The Geto Boys (CD) Rap-A-Lot Records, Noo Trybe Records 1995
Till Death Do Us Part (CD) ZYX Music 1995
Till Death Do Us Part (CD) Rap-A-Lot Records, Noo Trybe Records 1995
Uncut Dope: Geto Boys' Best (CD) Rap-A-Lot Records, Noo Trybe Records 1995
We Can't Be Stopped (CD) Rap-A-Lot Records, Noo Trybe Records 1995
The Resurrection (CD) Rap-A-Lot Records, Noo Trybe Records, Virgin Records America, Inc. (Europe) 1996
The Resurrection (CD) Rap-A-Lot Records, Noo Trybe Records 1996
The Resurrection (LP) Rap-A-Lot Records, Noo Trybe Records 1996
The World Is A Ghetto (12", Promo) Virgin Records America, Inc. (Europe) 1996
The World Is A Ghetto / Still (12") Rap-A-Lot Records, Noo Trybe Records 1996
Da Good Da Bad & Da Ugly (2xLP) Rap-A-Lot Records, Virgin Records America, Inc. (Europe) 1998
Da Good Da Bad & Da Ugly (CD, Album) Rap-A-Lot Records 1998
Da Good Da Bad & Da Ugly (CD, Album) Rap-A-Lot Records 1998
Gangsta (Put Me Down) (12", Promo) Rap-A-Lot Records, Rap-A-Lot Records 1998
Like Some / Free (12", Promo) Rap-A-Lot Records, Virgin Records America, Inc. 1998
Like Some / Free (CD, Maxi) Rap-A-Lot Records, Rap-A-Lot Records, Virgin Records America, Inc. 1998
Damn It Feels Good To Be A Gangsta (12", Promo) Interscope Records 1999
Greatest Hits (CD) Rap-A-Lot Resurrection 2002
Grip It! On That Other Level (CD) Rap-A-Lot Records 2002
Making Trouble (Cass, Album) Rap-A-Lot Records 2002
The Geto Boys (Cass, Album) Rap-A-Lot Records 2002
Till Death Do Us Part (CD, Album) Rap-A-Lot Records 2002
Uncut Dope: Geto Boys' Best (Cass, Album) Rap-A-Lot Records 2002
We Can't Be Stopped (Cass, Album) Rap-A-Lot Records 2002
I Tried (12") Rap-A-Lot Records 2004
The Foundation (2xLP) Rap-A-Lot 4 Life, Rap-A-Lot Records, Asylum Records 2004
We Can't Be Stopped: Screwed & Chopped-A-Lot (CD) Rap-A-Lot 4 Life, Rap-A-Lot Records 2004
G-Code (12") Rap-A-Lot 4 Life, Asylum Records 2005
G-Code / When It Gets Gangsta / The Secret (12") Rap-A-Lot Records, Asylum Records 2005
The Foundation (CD) Rap-A-Lot 4 Life, Rap-A-Lot Records, Asylum Records 2005
Yes, Yes, Y'All (12") Rap-A-Lot 4 Life, Rap-A-Lot Records, Asylum Records 2005
Best Of The Geto Boys (CD, Album) Rap-A-Lot Records 2008
Production:
La Voie Du Peuple (CD) Geto Boys Wotre Music 1995
La Voie Du Peuple (Cass, Album) Geto Boys Wotre Music 1995
Appears On:
Controversy (CD) Do It Like It G.O. Rap-A-Lot Records 1989
Convicts (LP) 1-900-Dial-A-Crook Rap-A-Lot Records, Priority Records 1991
Convicts (CD) 1-900-Dial-A-Crook Rap-A-Lot Records, Priority Records 1991
Bringing Hell On Earth (CD) Only The Strong Rap-A-Lot Records, Priority Records 1992
Bringing Hell On Earth (Cass) Only The Strong Rap-A-Lot Records, Priority Records 1992
Dead End Street (12") Columbia 1992
Ghetto Dope (CD) Studio Gangster Rap-A-Lot Records, Priority Records, Underground Records (6) 1993
The Amazing Jeckel Brothers (CD, Album) Assassins Island Records 1999
The Amazing Jeckel Brothers (CD, Album) Assassins Island Records 1999
My Homies, Part 2 (2xCD, Album) My Life Rap-A-Lot Records, Asylum Records 2006
Tracks Appear On:
Gangsta Hip Hop (2xCD, Comp) Six Feet Deep ZYX Music
Untouchable Hip Hop - Episode III (2xVinyl, Comp) Mind Playing Tricks On Me Vinyl Resurrection
Wicked Mix 54 (12", Promo) Mind Playing Tricks On Me Wicked Mix
Flash Music (LP) Why Do We Live This Way Dinamite 1988
Explicit Rap (LP) No Sell Out Priority Records 1990
Explicit Rap (2xCD) Mind Playing Tricks On... ZYX Records 1992
Rapshots Vol. 1 - 18 Slammin' Drive By Hits (CD, Smplr) Crooked Officer Intercord Tonträger GmbH 1993
(W)Rap It All Up (2xCD) Mind Playing Tricks On Me ZYX Music 1994
Return To The Ghetto (CD) Mind Playing Tricks On Me Dog Eat Dog 1994
Venerdì Rappa (CD, Comp) My Mind Playin' Tricks... Flying Records 1994
Venerdi Rappa - La Compilation Rap Di Radio Dee Jay (2xVinyl, Com) My Mind Playin' Tricks... Flying Records 1994
10th Anniversary - Rap-A-Lot Records (12", Promo, Smplr) Mind Playing Tricks On Me Rap-A-Lot Records, Noo Trybe Records 1996
Loud & Proud (Cass, Comp, Smplr, Promo) Geto Boys And Girls Virgin 1996
Original Gangstas (The Soundtrack) (CD) The World Is A Ghetto Noo Trybe Records 1996
Out 9605 (CD, Promo) The World Is A Ghetto ... Virgin 1996
Rap Only (LP, Pro) Geto Fantasy Priority Records 1996
Warning Explicit - The Rap Sampler (CD, Promo) The World Is A Ghetto Virgin 1996
One-Two One-Two Compilation (CD, Comp) Geto Fantasy Universal Music (Italy) 1997
Office Space (Soundtrack) (CD) Damn It Feels Good To ... Interscope Records 1999
Gastro Entérite (Cass) My Mind Played Tricks ... Waxexpress 2001
DJ Drank's Greatest Malt Liquor Hits (CD, Comp) 5th Ward / South Centr... Not On Label 2002
Rap A Lot Hits Screwed & Chopped Volume 1 (CD) Mind Playin Trick, 6 F... Rap-A-Lot 4 Life, Rap-A-Lot Records 2004
Kick That Gangstashit Part 3 (CDr, Mixed) Damn It Feels Good To ... Not On Label 2005
Unofficial Releases:
Hot Funk (LP) Crooked Officer Not On Label 1993
Black Total Volume 3 (CD) Still Black Total (White) 1996
Mind Playing Tricks On Me (12", RE) Not On Label 2001
Still
Ghetto Boys Lyrics
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Still
Kill
Still
Kill
Willie D:
Back up in your ass with The Resurrection
That shows more affection
They wanna ban us on Capitol Hill
'Cause it's die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas still
Bushwick Bill:
All along it was the Geto, nothing but the Geto
Takin' short steps one foot at a time and kept my head low
And never let go, 'cause if I let go
Then I'll be spineless, I'm goin' insane
Scarface:
I think my mind just goes outta control
And judge on subjects muthafuckas read about
I touch on the shit that they be leavin' out
I seen this muthafucka's 9 smokin'
I seen the same nigga with the 9 die with his eyes open
And simply what this means is
He didn't know that every dog had his day
Until he seen his
I bet you muthafuckas will too
Because it's die muthafucka, die muthafucka still, fool
Scarface: Die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas still, fool
Willie D: Die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas still
Scarface: Die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas still, fool
Willie D: Die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas still
Scarface: Die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas still, fool
Willie D: Die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas still
Scarface: Die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas still, fool
Willie D: Die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas still
(I-I. I. I think it's something in the water man, it's-it's gotta be in the water.)
Bushwick Bill:
Aw, fuck; Chuck's on a killin' spree again
With guillotines for men
I walk around town with a frown on my face
Fuck the whole world, fixin' to catch a murder case
The murder rate
Scarface:
May increase if you're caught up in the world
While it's dyin', I guarantee you're fryin', 'cause I am
On the verge of knockin' muthafuckas out for no reason
Once I get down there'll be no breathin', it seems when
Muthafuckas wanna calm down, put his palm down
Seems I gots to lay the law down
Now it's on, pow, what you to do? I'm askin' you
Willie D:
Step to face, I'll break your ass in two, bastard you
Rather swim in some fuckin' hot tar
Before you fuck wit' Willie D, 'cause what I got for
Your ass will make ya shit your meal
'Cause it's die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas, still
Scarface: Die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas still, fool
Willie D: Die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas still
Scarface: Die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas still, fool
Willie D: Die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas still
Scarface: Die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas still, fool
Willie D: Die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas still
Scarface: Die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas still, fool
Willie D: Die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas still
(... real life.)
Scarface:
(Tell me) How many niggas brought they irons tonight? (I did)
(Tell me) How many niggas wanna ride tonight? (I do)
Pick out our victims when the time is right
We get they ass up off the corner 'cause they dyin' tonight
Willie D:
Niggas be all up in my mug
But it's a different story when them muthafuckas coughin' up blood
(When he died, looking in his eyes, glossy as he cried)
I bust another cap in his ass and he died, time is 5
Bushwick Bill:
Niggas be shootin' the gif like they for real
But when it jumps, they ain't got no murder skills
So Bill just chops 'em down, watch 'em fall
And cut they ass head to toe, jaw to jaw
Willie D:
But I'ma make your bitch ass holla
'Cause I'ma put a hole in your head
The size of a half a dolla'
(Fuck around and get your cap peeled 'cause this is)
Die muthafucka, die muthafucka (kill)
Scarface: Die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas still, fool
Willie D: Die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas still
Scarface: Die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas still, fool
Willie D: Die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas still
Scarface: Die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas still, fool
Willie D: Die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas still
Scarface: Die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas still, fool
Willie D: Die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas still
(... we gettin' shit done, you know what I'm sayin'? Geto Boys, 1996. The year 2000 and forever. And the shit don't stop until I say it's over with, muthafucka. Know what I'm sayin'? This is Geto Boys for life.)
The lyrics to Ghetto Boys' song "Still" depict a violent, aggressive and nihilistic reality, where survival depends on being ruthless and taking out anyone who gets in your way. The chorus, "still kill, still kill", is repeated multiple times, emphasizing the message of violence and death that runs throughout the song. The verses each focus on a different member of the group, Scarface, Willie D, and Bushwick Bill, and provide different perspectives on the violent world they inhabit.
Scarface's verse juxtaposes his mind going "outta control" with his ability to touch on the topics that others leave out. He describes seeing someone die with their eyes open after being shot, and the message that every dog has their day. Willie D's verse is more confrontational, as he boasts about his abilities to break someone in two, and makes it clear that those who cross him will die. Bushwick Bill's verse is more introspective, as he describes taking short steps and keeping his head low to survive.
Overall, the lyrics to "Still" paint a bleak picture of a violent and dangerous world, where survival depends on being ruthless and taking out anyone who gets in your way. The song is a reflection of the harsh realities experienced by many people in their daily lives, and the message of violence and death that runs throughout the song reflects the desperation and hopelessness that can come with such a life.
Line by Line Meaning
Still
We are still here and still thriving despite attempts to silence us.
Kill
We will continue to fight and speak out, even if it means facing death.
Still
Our message and our presence remains strong and unwavering.
Kill
We will never back down or be silenced, even if it means resorting to violence.
Back up in your ass with The Resurrection
We're back and stronger than ever before.
Is the group harder than an erection
We're tough and unbeatable.
That shows more affection
Our strength and resilience is a testament to our love and passion.
They wanna ban us on Capitol Hill
Those in power try to silence our message because it challenges their beliefs.
'Cause it's die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas still
We will not be silenced, and we're willing to die for what we believe in.
All along it was the Geto, nothing but the Geto
Our struggles and experiences are unique to the ghetto.
Takin' short steps one foot at a time and kept my head low
We take small, cautious steps to survive in a dangerous environment.
And never let go, 'cause if I let go / Then I'll be spineless, I'm goin' insane
We hold on to our beliefs and our identity, or we risk losing ourselves.
I think my mind just goes outta control
Our environment and experiences can have a negative impact on mental health.
And judge on subjects muthafuckas read about
We speak on real-life experiences that others may not understand.
I touch on the shit that they be leavin' out
We shed light on important issues that are often ignored.
I seen this muthafucka's 9 smokin'
I witnessed someone firing a gun.
I seen the same nigga with the 9 die with his eyes open
I saw the same person who was shooting get killed.
And simply what this means is / He didn't know that every dog had his day / Until he seen his
He didn't realize that his actions would have consequences until he faced them.
I bet you muthafuckas will too
Others will face consequences for their actions as well.
Because it's die muthafucka, die muthafucka still, fool
We will continue to fight and face consequences, even if it means death.
Aw, fuck; Chuck's on a killin' spree again / With guillotines for men
There is a violent atmosphere in the ghetto, and people resort to extreme measures.
I walk around town with a frown on my face / Fuck the whole world, fixin' to catch a murder case
Our environment has a negative effect on our mental state and sense of hopelessness.
May increase if you're caught up in the world / While it's dyin', I guarantee you're fryin', 'cause I am
If you get caught up in the violence and negativity of the ghetto, it will have a negative impact on your life.
On the verge of knockin' muthafuckas out for no reason
Our environment can make us aggressive and violent.
Once I get down there'll be no breathin', it seems when / Muthafuckas wanna calm down, put his palm down / Seems I gots to lay the law down / Now it's on, pow, what you to do? I'm askin' you
In a violent environment, there is a constant struggle for power and dominance.
Step to face, I'll break your ass in two, bastard you / Rather swim in some fuckin' hot tar / Before you fuck wit' Willie D, 'cause what I got for / Your ass will make ya shit your meal
We're not to be messed with, and the consequences for crossing us will be severe.
Niggas be all up in my mug / But it's a different story when them muthafuckas coughin' up blood
People talk tough until violence becomes real.
(When he died, looking in his eyes, glossy as he cried) / I bust another cap in his ass and he died, time is 5
We act violently because we are desensitized to death and suffering.
Niggas be shootin' the gif like they for real / But when it jumps, they ain't got no murder skills / So Bill just chops 'em down, watch 'em fall / And cut they ass head to toe, jaw to jaw
People act tough until they're put in a violent situation and lack the necessary skills.
But I'ma make your bitch ass holla / 'Cause I'ma put a hole in your head / The size of a half a dolla' / (Fuck around and get your cap peeled 'cause this is) / Die muthafucka, die muthafucka (kill)
We will not hesitate to use violence to defend ourselves and our beliefs.
Die muthafuckas, die muthafuckas still, fool
We will continue to fight and face consequences, even if it means death.
Contributed by Emily M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@josephnajarian2038
1999
Peter: I stole something.
Michael: Yeah, I guess we all did.
Peter: No, I stole something else.
Samir: What did you steal?
Peter: We’ll call it a going away present.
2008
Lois: Peter, that’s not necessary. I’m sure it’ll turn up somewhere.
Brian: I wouldn’t count on it, Lois.
@infinityinfinityinfi
1996 for me.
First hardcore rap song I ever heard.
My boy snuck out of his house after it was time to go home, knocked on my door. He had a Walkman and put the headphones on my head and said, "Listen to this"
That was it for me. The rap bug had me.
First time wearing headphones too 😂 and I was 14.
This joint and "I just wanna die" were on repeat.
Came to find out there was a whole WORLD of music like this out there. I was in love with hip-hop.
@SegmentedOdin
I wonder how the Geto Boys feel about this song being associated with destroying office supplies
@ThatGuy-te9wh
damn it feels good to destroy printers.
@crissayago6070
Mike Judge is pretty good friends with Face, so I'm pretty sure he at least a good chuckle.
@patrickwaters4896
Its all good man. Itsall good man. Itsallgood man. Itsallgoodman. Saul Goodman...
@jenningsslayer314
Don't forget Surfing Bird.
@tomrikker4215
Scarface was in the movie idiocracy! which is a mike judge movie (he also did office space)
@billstutts6219
This song makes printers quake uncontrollably with ungodly fear
@one7decimal2eight
PC Load Letter
@Supadupa335
@@one7decimal2eight WHAT THE FUCK DOES THAT MEAN?
@one7decimal2eight
@@Supadupa335 I believe that whole sequence was as libbed which is why it's so funny. He was supposed to just mess with the printer and that came up on the screen and he just ran with it.