On June 20th 1995, Kausion's debut single, "What You Wanna Do?" featuring Ice Cube, was released and followed by their debut LP, South Central Los Skanless, on October 10th. Later on, they left Lench Mob Records due to disagreements with Ice Cube; they claimed to have been cheated out of their royalties.
Gonzoe went solo and signed with Death Row Records, which was at the time the most successful record label in the rap game and home to other rappers such as DJ Quik, Dr. Dre, Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound.
In October 1995, the late Tupac Shakur also signed with Death Row Records. Gonzoe and Tupac would soon meet each other through their manager, Sharita Knight. They became friends, went on tour and recorded three songs together, including "Die" and "This Life I Lead."
Tupac gave Gonzoe the nickname Young Ritzy Outlaw. On September 7th, Tupac was shot four times in a drive-by-shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada after attending a boxing fight between Bruce Seldon and Mike Tyson. He was taken to the University Medical Center, where he died a week later at the age of 25.
After Tupac's death and the imprisonment of the record label's CEO, Suge Knight, the Death Row empire started crumbling. Like many other artists on the label, Gonzoe left.
In 1997, he formed a new group, The Regime, with his cousin, Late "Phats Bossi" Bankoudagda, Jerold "Yukmouth" Ellis, Keith "Madd Maxx" Walker and Kenneth "Poppa L.Q."
Gonzoe signed a solo record deal with Menes Music Group, whom released his solo debut LP, If I Live And Nothing Happens, on July 28th 1998. It featured the first single "Got It Made." On the intro of the LP, he was introduced as the newest member of the Outlawz, a group formed by Tupac before he died.
He later left both the Outlawz and The Règime after falling out with both groups as a matter of "fucking each others' bitches," as Gonzoe described it in an interview with HitEmUp.com on December 3rd 2003. Their issues were later on sorted out and Gonzoe once again joined The Regime.
Gonzoe recorded 18 new songs for a second solo LP, but Menes Music Group refused to release it, because of economic problems. He left the record label and signed with Champeli Entertainment, where he recorded a third solo LP entitled Chasin' The Sun 2000. Neither this LP was released, which resulted in him leaving the label.
The future looks bright for Gonzoe. He is the proud father of his daughter named Khaelen. His new album, No Ice, is finally scheduled to be released this year by Fo' Sho Recordz, which is exclusively distributed by Image Entertainment. The first single is "I'm On Tilt."
No Ice features guest appearances from Cel and Kaydo from Kausion, Jayo Felony, Knoc-turn'al and Yukmouth and production by Jelly Roll and Kenny McCloud.
Gonzoe has also recently been in the studio with Crooked I and Eastwood from Death Row Records. He has recorded a song calling out multi-platinum rapper 50 Cent, who Gonzoe feels is a fake gangster.
Following the release of No Ice, Yukmouth's Smoke-A-Lot Records is scheduled to release The Regime's debut album, Regime Life. Gonzoe also plans on releasing Grown Folks Music exclusively on StreetHop.com. He'll also release a new mixtape every second month exclusively for purchase on StreetHop.com.
Hit 'Em Hard
Gonzoe Lyrics
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[Gonzoe: talkin]
Hit em! hahahahaha (smoke being blown)
Ughhh! Razing sick Ughhh! Bitch!
Hit em, we're watching you (hit em), hit em,
(we're watching you nigga) hit em, hit em
Savage, aaahhhhh!
[Verse 1: Gonzoe]
Mass control, I pass your soul
We all worth some doe
Sippin' on gold
Spend a little get more (ahh)
Forever happy, what have we
Maxed with cavy
Risky Ritzy forever she burns
House keys care-free (ahh)
Nobody scares me
Where the players be?
Gettin money like me rarely
I did it cause you dared me
Now speak on it (what?)
You ain't no match for me nigga, so teach on it
And make em listen (ahh)
Full blown warfare headin' in your direction
All that was not to do was taught by you (ugh)
So I just threw my crew, ya brand new (ugh)
Hit em where it hurts and bump em with their crew
Every game got rules
Expect em, choose
My next move
Stand strong, get leverage, and press them fools
And that's that (what)
Pick it up put it down
Never look back
My insides comin out because of this rap (my name...)
[Chorus: Prince Ital Joe]
Some of them are busta
Some of them are fraud
That's why I'mma hit em hard
Enough of them are busta
Some of them are fraud
Might as well hit em hard (hit em)
Hit em hard, hit em hard cause the plot, hit em hard
Them are fraud, hit em hard (hit em)
Hit em hard cause the plot, hit em hard (hit em) good lord (hit em)
[Verse 2: Gonzoe]
Everything slow-motion but it's moving so fast
Right here by the ocean and the palm trees
These L.A. streets, concrete philosophy (what)
Raised me and rottened me
For every tear and broken bone I suffer
Bro's another road for me to walk on, it made me tougher
Now I keep breathing, holdin' guns for years nigga, till we even
Plus, I shoot up the cop car (ugh) before ya hit the precinct (ugh)
Razing; bow down, kiss my ring
Blazing; because real niggaz do real things
And live dangerous, bang them bricks, keep secrets
If they crop and question us, who the thief is
I'll find you and put the rumor where ya teeth is (don't ask don't know)
Bust yo brain so I can see what ya thinkin'
Nigga, it's young ritz-ell
And I could distinguish the bomb from the fake by the smell
[Chorus]
[Milford McDonald]
When we be buckin'
Hittin niggaz up when we comin
No lovin, got y'all duckin and we ain't said nothin
Fuck y'all niggaz who be always feelin' our songs
Nigga, get your thug on
[Verse 3: Gonzoe]
Who broke, now you're bullshit
I make hits, and sail the blue seas with yacht full of rits
And if there was a fifth nigga, we'd all be drunk
Peacin' up on a bunk when one glock to get it clunk
For the nigga that act obsessed
And a scream with pash
So fuck clad, bettin on the six sec
Ready to mash
Down hold a nine
I'm still in here tryin not to get caught
Flippin' every narcotic that I'm on
And P, all ya soldiers on your feet
On the brink with these crazy thugs we're not think
Well fuck that, instincts survive
Six seven, sixteen lives
Bitch shut up and drive
This is...
[Chorus]
[Verse 4: Prince Ital Joe]
Little ax court
Big tree (uh-huh)
If you don't believe me just come and see (uh-huh)
Little Gonzoe D O double G (yes)
He might have donned the top celebrity (we hit em)
We bite em off, invade ya privacy
Run the country and roll the territory
Lose your girlfriend Gonzoe, I'll see
In out the hotel she's coming like L
Your heart is broken you lose great shell
Ding dong, no more wedding bell
[Chorus]
[Gonzoe: talking]
Niggaz strapped
And I'm known for that
I hit em! nigga
Yo, we like... G money
Y'all niggaz is fuckin invisible cause ya dropped
The song "Hit 'Em Hard" by Gonzoe featuring Milford McDonald and Prince Ital Joe is a hardcore rap track with powerful lyrics and beats. The song describes Gonzoe's aggressive approach towards his enemies and how he hit them hard, leaving them no chance to fight back. The opening line of the song sets the tone for the whole track, as Gonzoe says, "Hit em! hahahahaha (smoke being blown) Ughhh! Razing sick Ughhh! Bitch! Hit em, we're watching you (hit em), hit em, (we're watching you nigga) hit em, hit em Savage, aaahhhhh!"
In the first verse, Gonzoe talks about mass control and how he passes the soul of his enemies. He describes his carefree lifestyle and talks about how he makes money. Gonzoe also challenges his enemies to speak up against him and calls them no match for him. The second verse is equally aggressive and describes how Gonzoe's upbringing in the streets of LA made him tough. He talks about how real gangsters do real things and how he is always ready to fight anyone who crosses him. The chorus of the song talks about how Gonzoe is ready to hit his enemies hard and leave them no chance to fight back.
One interesting fact about the song "Hit 'Em Hard" is that it features a rapper named Prince Ital Joe, who was popular in the German rap scene in the 1990s. He was known for his collaborations with other artists, including Tupac Shakur. Another interesting fact is that Gonzoe was a member of the rap group Tha Outlawz, which was formed by Tupac Shakur. Gonzoe was also featured on Tupac's song "Tradin War Stories." Overall, the song "Hit 'Em Hard" is a powerful rap track that showcases the aggressive nature of gangsta rap.
Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for this song are not available as it is a rap song.
Line by Line Meaning
Hit em! hahahahaha (smoke being blown)
Gonzoe is smoking and laughing before starting the song with the word 'hit em', which is a call to his fellow members to take action against their enemies.
Mass control, I pass your soul
Gonzoe believes in the concept of mass control and how it's possible to manipulate people. He's confident that he can influence others to do his bidding.
We all worth some doe
Gonzoe believes that everyone has value and can make money, especially if they work hard and put in the effort.
Sippin' on gold
Gonzoe enjoys living a luxurious lifestyle and indulges in expensive things like gold.
Forever happy, what have we
Gonzoe wonders what makes people truly happy in life and thinks that it's a question worth asking.
Maxed with cavy
Gonzoe has reached the peak of his life and is living it to the fullest. He's satisfied with what he has achieved and doesn't need anything more.
Risky Ritzy forever she burns
Gonzoe talks about a woman who likes to live dangerously and indulges in risky behavior. He admires her for her carefree attitude towards life.
House keys care-free (ahh)
Gonzoe is carefree when it comes to owning a house, he has a relaxed attitude about it and is not worried about the responsibility that comes with owning a house.
Nobody scares me
Gonzoe is unafraid of confrontation and doesn't back down from a fight. He's a tough guy who can handle anything that comes his way.
Where the players be?
Gonzoe is looking to hang out with people who share similar interests and values. He wants to be around like-minded people who are also successful.
Gettin money like me rarely
Gonzoe is proud of his financial success and doesn't think that many people can match him in terms of wealth.
I did it cause you dared me
Gonzoe likes to take risks and push boundaries. He might even do something just because someone dared him to do it.
Now speak on it (what?)
Gonzoe is challenging his enemies to say something about him, knowing that he's better and stronger than them.
You ain't no match for me nigga, so teach on it
Gonzoe is confident that he's better than his enemies and challenges them to try and teach him something he doesn't already know.
Full blown warfare headin' in your direction
Gonzoe is preparing for a huge fight or battle against his enemies, and he's not afraid of anything that comes his way.
Hit em where it hurts and bump em with their crew
Gonzoe wants to hurt his enemies where it hurts the most, and he wants to do it with the help of his crew.
Expect em, choose
Gonzoe expects that his enemies will retaliate and is ready to choose his next moves wisely to stay ahead of them.
My next move
Gonzoe is always thinking ahead and planning his next steps.
Stand strong, get leverage, and press them fools
Gonzoe knows that he needs to stay strong and use leverage to win against his enemies. He will continue to press them until they are defeated.
Some of them are busta
Prince Ital Joe believes that some people are liars and frauds, who need to be exposed.
Might as well hit em hard (hit em)
Prince Ital Joe thinks that it's better to take strong action against these liars and frauds and hit them hard, rather than letting them continue their deceitful ways.
Everything slow-motion but it's moving so fast
Gonzoe is experiencing life in slow motion, but it's also moving very quickly. Everything feels surreal, and he's struggling to keep up.
Raised me and rottened me
Gonzoe is a product of his environment, which has both shaped him and corrupted him. He's aware of the negative influence that his upbringing has had on him.
Bro's another road for me to walk on, it made me tougher
Gonzoe has faced many challenges in life, but they have only made him stronger and more resilient. He's willing to keep walking on this road, no matter what obstacles come his way.
Now I keep breathing, holdin' guns for years nigga, till we even
Gonzoe has been in conflict with his enemies for years and will continue to hold his ground and use weapons until there is a resolution.
Plus, I shoot up the cop car (ugh) before ya hit the precinct (ugh)
Gonzoe is not afraid to take extreme measures when dealing with the authorities, and will even shoot up their cars to avoid getting caught.
Busting; bow down, kiss my ring
Gonzoe is asserting his dominance and demanding respect from others. He wants them to acknowledge his power and status.
Blazing; because real niggaz do real things
Gonzoe is taking action because he's a real nigga who wants to do real things. He's not afraid to take risks and is willing to live with the consequences of his actions.
If they crop and question us, who the thief is
Gonzoe is worried that the authorities will accuse him and his crew of theft and is willing to take extreme measures to protect themselves and their reputation.
D O double G (yes)
Prince Ital Joe is affirming Gonzoe's status as a gangster or a thug, by using the phrase 'D O double G', which is common slang used to refer to someone who is tough or cool.
He might have donned the top celebrity
Prince Ital Joe recognizes that Gonzoe is a celebrity or a famous person who has achieved a lot in his life.
We bite em off, invade ya privacy
Prince Ital Joe and his crew are not afraid to get involved in other people's business and will even invade their privacy to get what they want.
Run the country and roll the territory
Prince Ital Joe and his crew are in charge of their territory and are willing to do whatever it takes to maintain control over it. They even see themselves as running the country.
Lose your girlfriend Gonzoe, I'll see
Prince Ital Joe is threatening to take away Gonzoe's girlfriend or to get with her himself. He wants to show his power over Gonzoe and the people that he cares about.
Niggaz strapped and I'm known for that
Gonzoe and his crew carry weapons with them at all times, and people know that about them. They are not afraid to use these weapons to protect themselves or to make a statement.
Yo, we like... G money
Gonzoe is referring to himself and his crew as gangsters or G's, who are tough and respected in their community.
Y'all niggaz is fuckin invisible cause ya dropped
Gonzoe is bragging about how he and his crew were able to take down their enemies, making them invisible and irrelevant in their eyes.
Contributed by Alexis P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Enzo
on Crime After Crime
Can I get the lyrics of crime after crime song. Please! Thanks!