Growing up in Florida, Whitney was originally a guitar player for hardcore and doom metal bands.[3] Whitney moved to Los Angeles, California after starting his career as a rapper eventually finding success in the underground.
Eric Whitney was born 15 April 1991 in Lake Worth, Florida to parents from New York. Whitney grew up in West Palm Beach, Florida. As a teenager, he was in several bands and played the guitar which introduced him to music. He also played football whilst in High School, saying he was practically forced to by his father, who died when Whitney was seventeen.
Whitney was introduced to rap music when he was the guitarist in the hardcore punk band Nemesis and a bandmate introduced him to Memphis rap.
Whitney graduated from university after studying astrophysics and was eventually employed in a position earning $65,000 annually.In 2015, Whitney moved to Los Angeles, California due to his music not thriving in Southern Florida, giving up his employment at the same time. Meeting up with JGRXXN, Whitney joined his collective Schemaposse which included artists such as the now-deceased Lil Peep and Craig Xen.
In April 2016, Schemaposse disbanded leaving Whitney not associated with any group. Whitney eventually began to associate with the popular underground group $uicideboy$ and fellow Florida rapper Pouya. Pouya released the video for "1000 Rounds" with Ghostemane in April 2017.The video quickly went viral and as of May 2018, has nearly 9 million views.
In 2018 Whitney released his 10th album, "N / O / I / S / E" (No One Is Safe from Evil). The album has a very dark and aggressive style and it deals a lot with self-harm, self-mutilation, agoraphobia, and many other issues Ghostemane has dealt with personally. N / O / I / S / E was released by surprise on 10th October 2018, as it was supposed to drop on 17th October of the same year.
Hellrap
GhosteMane Lyrics
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Ottawa, Prague, Warszawa, Thessaloniki
Chinga la policΓa, caught up in Madrid
I'm a genre-hopper, and I'm vicious like Sid
I'm a genre-hopper, and I'm vicious like Sid, yeah
Ottawa, Prague, Warszawa, Thessaloniki
Chinga la policΓa, caught up in Madrid
I'm a genre-hopper, and I'm vicious like Sid, yeah
Yeah, fuck an opponent, overground and I own it
I don't give a motherfuck about underground credit
Genre-fluid and I'm the best to do it
Look at all the frauds tryna copy, can't do it
I don't wanna ride a wave but I made a wave
Cultivate a cult, look at me 'cause I'm a freak
Black and white mane with a face full of makeup
Prettier than your girl, nails sharp like a razor
Motherfuckers think it's all glam, fans think I'm the man
But really, I'm just a sad band member with bands
But it don't matter so matter of fact, I'ma empty my bladder
All over the track and imagine me disappearing without a tear
And I ain't seen my bed since the end of Feb'
I ain't seen my momma since then
Kinda make me wanna kill somethin'
Yeah, I just wanna kill somethin'
Yeah, I just wanna kill somethin'
Sometimes I just wanna kill somethin'
Yeah, I just wanna kill somethin'
Ottawa, Prague, Warszawa, Thessaloniki
Chinga la policΓa, caught up in Madrid
I'm a genre-hopper, and I'm vicious like Sid
I'm a genre-hopper, and I'm vicious like Sid, yeah
Ottawa, Prague, Warszawa, Thessaloniki
Chinga la policΓa, caught up in Madrid
I'm a genre-hopper, and I'm vicious like Sid
I'm a genre-hopper, and I'm vicious like Sid, yeah
Yeah, I just wanna kill somethin'
The lyrics to GhosteMane's song Hellrap are filled with aggression and references to various cities around the world. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Yeah, I just wanna kill somethin'" multiple times, indicating the artist's intense desire for violence. He then goes on to mention cities such as Ottawa, Prague, Warszawa, and Thessaloniki, implying that his anger is not limited to a specific place. The line "Chinga la policΓa, caught up in Madrid" translates to "F*** the police, caught up in Madrid," further emphasizing the artist's rebellious and violent nature.
GhosteMane also refers to himself as a "genre-hopper" throughout the song, suggesting that he blends various music styles together. He compares himself to Sid Vicious, a legendary punk rock musician who was known for his rebellious and erratic behavior. GhosteMane claims that he is "vicious like Sid," which could imply that he too is unpredictable and dangerous.
The lyrics also touch on the artist's frustration with other musicians who try to copy his style but fail. He claims to be "the best to do it" and says that he "made a wave" instead of riding one. However, he also acknowledges that despite his success, he is still a "sad band member with bands." This line could refer to his feelings of isolation and sadness, even though he has achieved fame and success.
Overall, the lyrics of Hellrap convey GhosteMane's intense anger and frustration, as well as his desire for violence and rebellion. The song highlights his unique blend of music styles and his reputation as a dangerous and unpredictable artist.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, I just wanna kill somethin'
The singer expresses a strong desire to do harm to something or someone.
Ottawa, Prague, Warszawa, Thessaloniki
The singer lists various locations in different parts of the world.
Chinga la policΓa, caught up in Madrid
The singer expresses discontent with law enforcement and mentions being in Madrid.
I'm a genre-hopper, and I'm vicious like Sid
The artist identifies as someone who switches between musical genres and also compares themselves to Sid Vicious, known for his aggression and punk rock style.
I'm a genre-hopper, and I'm vicious like Sid, yeah
The artist once again notes their versatility in terms of music and repeats the comparison to Sid Vicious.
Yeah, fuck an opponent, overground and I own it
The singer expresses a disregard for competition and claims to be in control of their success.
I don't give a motherfuck about underground credit
The singer is unconcerned with gaining recognition from underground music communities.
Genre-fluid and I'm the best to do it
The artist identifies as someone who does not adhere to a single music genre and claims to be the best at it.
Look at all the frauds tryna copy, can't do it
The artist criticizes those who attempt to imitate their style but cannot replicate it successfully.
I don't wanna ride a wave but I made a wave
The artist did not want to follow a trend but instead created their own.
Cultivate a cult, look at me 'cause I'm a freak
The singer is proud of their eccentricity and has developed a loyal following because of it.
Black and white mane with a face full of makeup
The artist describes their appearance and style, including bold makeup and contrasting hair colors.
Prettier than your girl, nails sharp like a razor
The singer boasts about their appearance and describes having sharp nails like a weapon.
Motherfuckers think it's all glam, fans think I'm the man
The singer acknowledges that some people have a misconceived notion of their glamorous lifestyle, but their fans still admire them.
But really, I'm just a sad band member with bands
The singer reveals a more vulnerable side, noting that they are a musician who deals with sadness and emotional pain.
But it don't matter so matter of fact, I'ma empty my bladder
The artist dismisses their emotions and vulenarbilities and instead mentions needing to urinate.
All over the track and imagine me disappearing without a tear
The artist discusses urinating while recording music and contemplates disappearing without any emotional attachment to their current life.
And I ain't seen my bed since the end of Feb'
The singer notes that they have not slept in their own bed since February.
I ain't seen my momma since then
The singer mentions not having seen their mother since February as well.
Sometimes I just wanna kill somethin'
The artist reiterates their desire to do harm to something or someone.
Lyrics Β© Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: ERIC WHITNEY
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