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.
In the Car With Us
Gonzoe Lyrics
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Collar poppin at hoes like that
Look, I graduated from shin and shoes to gators
Cause this year, we got a hell of a start like the lakers
Got real plugs, I'm a criminal, turned rapper
Happy to sell drugs
I'm happy we got above
Cause others, there's places they can hurt theyselve
What the hell
That's the trouble to come along with it
Better just forget it
Comin new and mail the bitch out before she start slitchin
In the night and broad daylight
With the headlights
Do it right, fiendin for summer chrome pipes
T.v.'s, stutterin hoes
Terrible weed, smoke on the o.t.
With a workin mack and a keys, it's me
Ritz baby, the nigga who named
Comin up with your lady
Drivin california crazy
Fuckin with my homie
All y'all can die slow
And that's the same homie I'd kill all you for
Thats my testimony
I'mma die with silk on me
Amongst the criminals
Get my money after the funeral
Put me away for better days
Keep hustlin
Get that money
Think about yesterday
It's on
Chorus
[gonzoe & king lou]
That's how we drivin in the car with us
We dirty and grindin in the car with us
This here, how we survivin in the car with us
I ain't lyin when you rollin in the car with us, nigga
That's how we drivin in the car with us
We dirty and grindin in the car with us
This here, how we survivin in the car with us
I ain't lyin when you rollin in the car with us, yeah
[verse 2 - king lou]
Keepin it low hater
Chillin, tease the tailors
Livin major
For who wanna know, I can't save ya
I bring it down with no fatal or fake nature
They try to play us
Mad players, jealous cause they pay us
Hater they always want to criticize
Cause I'm only servin sacks in the mornin
Keepin my money flowin
Throwin product at the back door
That's a fact though
Get caught with crack though
Do more than two to four
What's the reason for the season
Servin niggaz with heatin
Mother fuckers is cheatin
In this game we competin
I'm in the lex though
Sippin ruby with the blue beanie
Gettin blowed by a hoe I don't know
To smoke beedies
Indeedy
Get money cause I'm greedy
Playa alert, I front work to the needy
Niggaz stay cheesy
Gotta get my green
And the car that I drive on the scene
You rollin with us? c'est la vie
Chorus
[verse 3 - gonzoe]
I hit the world first
Prayin to God 'unlift the curse'
What's worse, move the turf
Pay your homage on the first
Of course
While I sort my thoughts with newport's
And do pour, you short hit from dick
Came for ya, you can't stick it
Stretch half a chick and what's next
Crack her down, get in position
Let the things do they glistenin
Keep flippin
Couldn't beat it outta me
Do away with me
I'll go to my grave
With the anthology
Camaraderie
You made me (you made me)
To appreciate this liquor nigga and get crazy! (crazy)
I'm livin my last days
You went out
Blaze with the rest
You eatin with the enemy
Aim for the head they got vests
Livin my last days of death
There's nothing left
Until they lay me down
I won't rest, I won't rest
I'm a fuckin soldier
(variations of chorus until end)
In "In The Car With Us," Gonzoe paints a picture of a hustler's life. He talks about his illegal activities and the danger that comes with them. Despite the risks, however, Gonzoe seems to be content with his life, as he proudly states that he is happy to sell drugs. He expresses his gratitude for having real connections and a supportive homie who he's willing to kill for. The song is all about survival and getting rich, even if it means resorting to illegal activities. The chorus, which features King Lou, emphasizes how dirty and dangerous riding with Gonzoe can be, but also how much money can be made if you're willing to take the risk.
Gonzoe's lyrics are raw and honest about his criminal activity, showing that he's not ashamed of who he is and what he does. He describes himself as a criminal turned rapper, suggesting that he's been able to use his past experiences to propel his hip hop career. Gonzoe's explicit lyrics and unapologetic attitude create a sense of authenticity and relatability for anyone who may be living a similar lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Collar poppin at hoes like that
I'm wearing fancy clothes, treating girls poorly
Look, I graduated from shin and shoes to gators
I upgraded my sneakers to expensive alligator shoes
Cause this year, we got a hell of a start like the lakers
Our success this year is like the Lakers basketball team
Got real plugs, I'm a criminal, turned rapper
I know people who supply drugs, and I'm a former criminal who now raps
Happy to sell drugs
I enjoy selling drugs
I'm happy we got above
I'm glad we are successful
Cause others, there's places they can hurt theyselve
Other people are in danger in their current situations
And I'm stressin we took a loss from twelve
I'm worried about losing money from drug sales
What the hell
What is going on?
That's the trouble to come along with it
It's the danger that comes with selling drugs
Better just forget it
It's better to move on and forget about it
Comin new and mail the bitch out before she start slitchin
I'm sending new drugs and quickly getting rid of someone who might snitch
In the night and broad daylight
Anytime, day or night
With the headlights
In a car with the headlights on
Do it right, fiendin for summer chrome pipes
We want to make money in the right way and buy fancy car parts
T.v.'s, stutterin hoes
Watching TV and spending time with female companions
Terrible weed, smoke on the o.t.
Smoking bad quality marijuana secretly
With a workin mack and a keys, it's me
I have a working gun and drugs to sell
Ritz baby, the nigga who named
My name is Ritz, I named myself
Comin up with your lady
I'm trying to get your girlfriend or wife interested in me
Drivin california crazy
I'm driving recklessly in California
Fuckin with my homie
Messing with my friend
All y'all can die slow
I wish death upon all of you
And that's the same homie I'd kill all you for
The friend I just mentioned earlier is someone I would kill others to protect
Thats my testimony
That's my statement of what is true
I'mma die with silk on me
I will die wearing fancy clothes
Amongst the criminals
With other criminals
Get my money after the funeral
I want money after I die
Put me away for better days
Put me in jail so that I can come out stronger in the future
Keep hustlin
Keep working hard to make money
Get that money
Make money
Think about yesterday
Reflect on the past
That's how we drivin in the car with us
This is how we drive when you're with us
We dirty and grindin in the car with us
We are doing illegal activities in the car
This here, how we survivin in the car with us
This is how we survive while doing illegal activities in the car
I ain't lyin when you rollin in the car with us, nigga
I'm telling the truth when I say this is how it is when you're with us
Keepin it low hater
Staying under the radar and avoiding police
Chillin, tease the tailors
Relaxing and making fun of people who make fancy clothes
Livin major
Living like a wealthy person
For who wanna know, I can't save ya
I can't help you if you ask, but I won't offer help either
I bring it down with no fatal or fake nature
I'm real and honest
They try to play us
They try to mess with us
Mad players, jealous cause they pay us
Other criminals are angry and jealous because we are making money
Hater they always want to criticize
Haters always want to judge and criticize
Cause I'm only servin sacks in the mornin
Because I only sell drugs in the morning
Keepin my money flowin
Making sure I continue to make money
Throwin product at the back door
Throwing drugs through the back door of a building
That's a fact though
That's true
Get caught with crack though
Getting caught with crack cocaine
Do more than two to four
Getting a prison sentence of longer than two to four years
What's the reason for the season
What's the reason for the drug trade
Servin niggaz with heatin
Selling drugs to other criminals
Mother fuckers is cheatin
People are cheating in the drug trade
In this game we competin
We are competing with each other in the drug trade
I'm in the lex though
I'm driving a Lexus
Sippin ruby with the blue beanie
Drinking alcohol and wearing a blue beanie hat
Gettin blowed by a hoe I don't know
Having sex with a woman I don't know while high on drugs
To smoke beedies
To smoke Indian cigarettes
Indeedy
Yes, indeed
Get money cause I'm greedy
Making money because I'm greedy
Playa alert, I front work to the needy
I sell drugs to people who need them, who are also likely to become addicted
Niggaz stay cheesy
People stay fake
Gotta get my green
I need to make more money
And the car that I drive on the scene
The car that I'm driving and showing off
You rollin with us? c'est la vie
If you're with us, you'll have to accept whatever happens
I hit the world first
I was successful before others
Prayin to God 'unlift the curse'
Asking God to remove a bad situation or curse
What's worse, move the turf
What's worse is having to leave one's territory
Pay your homage on the first
Respect the first day of the month by paying tribute
Of course
Obviously
While I sort my thoughts with newport's
While I'm smoking Newport cigarettes, I'm thinking
And do pour, you short hit from dick
And drinking liquor, you can become drunk quickly
Came for ya, you can't stick it
I came for you and you can't handle it
Stretch half a chick and what's next
Selling half an ounce of drugs, and what's next?
Crack her down, get in position
Finding and preparing drugs for sale
Let the things do they glistenin
Let the drugs sell themselves
Keep flippin
Keep making money by flipping drugs
Couldn't beat it outta me
Couldn't change me no matter how hard you tried
Do away with me
Kill me
I'll go to my grave
I'll die
With the anthology
With an interesting story to tell
Camaraderie
Friendship
You made me (you made me)
You are responsible for who I am
To appreciate this liquor nigga and get crazy! (crazy)
To enjoy alcohol and become wild and crazy
I'm livin my last days
I'm living like it's my last days on earth
You went out
You died
Blaze with the rest
Die with everyone else
You eatin with the enemy
You're having dinner with the enemy
Aim for the head they got vests
Shoot them in the head because they have bulletproof vests
Livin my last days of death
Living while knowing I'm going to die soon
There's nothing left
Everything is gone
Until they lay me down
Until I am buried
I won't rest, I won't rest
I won't stop working or living recklessly
Contributed by Charlie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Enzo
on Crime After Crime
Can I get the lyrics of crime after crime song. Please! Thanks!