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.
Ice Pick Bubble & Grind
Gonzoe Lyrics
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Yeah, blackout (get out)
Outlawz, ride ride ride
Children of the makaveli
Sing with me
Come on, come on, come on
(how... gonzoe... kastro)
I won't stop till I drop, why
[verse 1 - gonzoe]
When the lightning strikes
Ignite the name paper
I'm a made nigga
Clich? for the paper and all
Stand right here and ball
I bust or fall off
I'mma hustle till it's gone
It's on if I'm crossed up in this
Spendin well for my business
Live to tell my children about how they got it dearest
And how they fear us
Cause the sinners ain't givin a fuck
Tryin' to press my luck
And turn ones to two bucks
Like magic (poof!)
Blow in on my habit
I drink like a souljah, smoke nay, gotta have it
Aaaaahhhhhhhh!!!
I drink like a souljah, smoke nay, gotta have it
[verse 2 - kastro]
Hennessey and ridin on enemies
Better mention me
Mo and napolean
And any day
Apply the pressure
Outlaw till I die rock blessers
Tell gap we got more spots and still rock our vests
Lifespan when do I quicksand
To see me, (ahhhhhh) twist me, then mix me
Down to one ten, money and murder
Rum and big guns, that's all I heard
There's no woman swervin
Niggaz one time better hurt em
Flowin your wack
Watch my back
Time-storm it's on
Page g, then page me
Miss worried about one
Cross state lines
Late time it's day time
I take mine and break it
Tell the world, thuggin ain't dead it's sacred
We livin simple like shit from a pigeon
Break out of this prison
World we livin
Our mission
[chorus]
As we ice pick bubble and grind for the cash
Ice pick bubble and murder for the cash
Ice pick bubble and grind for the cash
We (yeah) ice pick bubble and murder for the cash
[verse 3 - gonzoe]
(gonzoe...ahhh...pissin on niggaz)
Yeah, nigga it's gonzoe
Feel the heat nigga
Face the truth
Children of the makaveli
Y'all niggaz ain't crazy
Give it up frequents
And mate ya momma's rats is too shady
I was clackin in the 80's
I'm about taken my money in every state
While you ain't about nothin
Havin no hustle, watchin moves I make
If you ain't got it you hate it
Let's straighten the facts in ya
Remember, I fuck you up by your bartender
No nigga hend as this
Tried to sell fingerless
Fuckin with ritzy
Miss me
Your whole hood history (boom!..hahahah)
Now clean this mother fucker up!
Chorus
(outlaw!!! what what)
[verse 4 - gonzoe]
Yeah, who you fuckin with?
The blunt gets split
It's over with
The more enemies I see
The more niggaz get hit
Cause I'm an outlaw
We all roll for the love of makaveli
Four soldiers to kill niggaz
Ain't nothing you can tell me
Nothin!
[gonzoe (talking)]
Yeah, julio g, speak on it
Fuzzy, speak on it (ras kass)
Big boy, speak on it (hahahah)
Theo, speak on it (what they gonna do to us now)
Baka boys, speak on it my nigga
Sway and tech, speak on it (these niggaz got loaded guns... loaded guns)
Say down south, mean green, speak on it
Boom daddy, chris lova lova, speak on it
Yeah yeah yeah (and we... outlaw.. outlaw)
Greg street, speak on it
Dj nad, speak on it (napolean)
Jerious smokin b, speak on it (fuck everybody else)
Shieet (outlaw)
Outlawz, speak on it
Ahhh
World, speak on it
All my niggaz, speak on it my nigga
The lyrics to Gonzoe's song "Ice Pick Bubble & Grind" are an expression of the struggle to survive and thrive as an outlaw. Gonzoe, alongside Kastro, uses metaphorical language to describe their lifestyle. They are determined to work hard towards achieving their financial goals despite the challenges that come their way. Gonzoe emphasizes his commitment to 'hustle till it's gone' while Kastro talks about applying pressure to enemies and grinding for the cash. Through their lyrics, they paint a picture of the harsh realities of their lives as outlaws and express their determination to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
When the lightning strikes Ignite the name paper
When opportunity presents itself, make the most of it and become successful.
I'm a made nigga Clich? for the paper and all
I've worked hard to become successful and will do whatever it takes to make money.
Stand right here and ball I bust or fall off I'mma hustle till it's gone
I will keep working hard and making money until I can no longer do so.
It's on if I'm crossed up in this Spenden well for my business
If someone tries to get in the way of my business or money-making, there will be consequences.
Live to tell my children about how they got it dearest And how they fear us
I want to provide for my children and make sure they understand how we became successful and powerful.
Cause the sinners ain't givin a fuck Tryin' to press my luck
I know there are people who want to bring me down and take my money, so I have to be careful and protect my assets.
And turn ones to two bucks Like magic (poof!)
I want to find ways to turn a small amount of money into a large amount, as if by magic.
Blow in on my habit I drink like a souljah, smoke nay, gotta have it
I have certain vices that I enjoy and need in order to relax and keep going, such as drinking and smoking.
Hennessey and ridin on enemies Better mention me
I enjoy drinking Hennessey and going after my enemies.
Mo and napolean And any day Apply the pressure
I work with Mo and Napolean and we put pressure on anyone who tries to get in our way.
Outlaw till I die rock blessers
I am a lifelong outlaw and will always be one.
There's no woman swervin Niggaz one time better hurt em Flowin your wack Watch my back
I am always aware of my surroundings and potential threats, as I know people are constantly trying to take me down.
Lifespan when do I quicksand To see me, (ahhhhhh) twist me, then mix me
I am aware that life can be short and unpredictable, and that I need to be ready for anything that comes my way.
Down to one ten, money and murder Rum and big guns, that's all I heard
I know that money and violence are intertwined and that I need to be prepared for both, as they are all around me.
Late time it's day time I take mine and break it
I work hard day and night to make my money and I take full responsibility for my financial success.
Tell the world, thuggin ain't dead it's sacred We livin simple like shit from a pigeon
I want people to know that being an outlaw or thug is not a bad thing; it is a way of life that we choose to live.
As we ice pick bubble and grind for the cash Ice pick bubble and murder for the cash
We are willing to do whatever it takes to make money, even if it means committing crimes like murder.
Feel the heat nigga Face the truth
I am a powerful figure and people need to respect me and my abilities.
Y'all niggaz ain't crazy Give it up frequents And mate ya momma's rats is too shady
I know that there are people who aren't as strong or powerful as I am, and I need to watch out for those who may try to take me down.
I was clackin in the 80's I'm about taken my money in every state
I have been making money since the 1980s and I will continue to do so across the country.
If you ain't got it you hate it Let's straighten the facts in ya
I know that there are people who may be jealous or envious of my success, but I don't let that get to me.
Remember, I fuck you up by your bartender
I have connections and people who will do whatever I ask them to do, even if that means causing harm to others.
Now clean this mother fucker up!
I am powerful and can make anything happen that I want to.
The blunt gets split It's over with The more enemies I see The more niggaz get hit
I know that there are people out there who want to take me down or harm me, and I will retaliate if necessary.
Cause I'm an outlaw We all roll for the love of makaveli Four soldiers to kill niggaz Ain't nothing you can tell me Nothin!
I am an outlaw and will always be one, and I have a close group of soldiers who are also committed to the cause.
Contributed by Maya W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Enzo
on Crime After Crime
Can I get the lyrics of crime after crime song. Please! Thanks!