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.
Money
Gonzoe Lyrics
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Money!
Money!
Uh, who is it?
It's Gonzoe!
[Verse 1: Gonzoe]
We in this for the cash right here
This my year
Year of years
Khakis to Cordiers
They hitting me up nigga
Now I just stare
Ice up
Smash out
Hitting no fear
On the same spot I cracked up
My first 5 dollars
Same steez-aline, now wit out the popping collars
Everything bubbled out
Dash board, pull it out
Girls in the backseat running they mouth
Switch up, shut up
Kiss my boo before she nut up
Spitting it all juss trying to get some cut up
Floating
Somebody rolling a blunt
Somebody choking
Somebody pass the blunt
Constantly smoking
The life, of a young tycoon
Roll up green
Pop X and lace 'em
An this life I lead I ain't set
If I ain't got a whip wit a grip or the woman I slip.
Come on.
[Chorus]
(Come on, come on)
Money, Money, Money!
(Westside! Eastside!)
Don't you know that we, need the paper?
(get it, get it, come on)
(yeah)
Money, Money, Money!
(uh, uh)
(what?!)
(Ritzy, Yukmeez)
[Verse 2: Yukmouth]
Uh.
I rock
I rock a
Afros, corn rows
Mouth full of golds
Young hustla hopping outta Range Rove's
Fully equipped wit TV's and videos
Playing Jet Motto
Sip X-O
A ghetto superstara
Living life like there's no tomorrow
Hit the spot in Godfather convertible ?
Smoking gonja
From January 1st to Kwanza
Up in the Bahammas
Racing jet skis screaming "Cowabunga!"
Top of the world
Yup me and my partners
Smoke-A-Lot, Regime
20 a casa
Skidding through the islands
Be the first to bust
Grab on my nuts
Scream in cuts
Then I smoke the famous weed wit Dutch
Wit no crutch
My Lex got stick shift wit no clutch
Push a button on the back of the steering wheel and skee-skirt like Starsky
And Hutch
Young Ritzy and Yuk
Quickly bust they enemies
Get cheese like Vito Genevies
Nigga please
The new era Regime
Make 'em bow down kiss they ring
Do they thing
From here to Beijing
Stop hating
The shot calla
That pop collars
Before I get yo ass wit the Rotwilers.
[Gonzoe]
Yeah we in it
Hit the spot
How much money you got?
Show an tell nigga
Doing all the big figures yeah!
An get, money, money, money!
Westside! Eastside!
(Don't you know that we.... need the paper?)
Get it, got to have it baby, come on
(Money, Money, Money!)
It belongs to me
(From the hood, to the corner, and the playa)
Come on.
(Money, Money, Money!)
Westside, Eastside!
(To the players on the streets, got to get them G's)
What?
Regime, come on.
[Verse 3: Gonzoe]
Nigga we on some gangsta shit
Young Ritz, throw yo drank up
Fire that dank up
Tell them girls any lie you can think of
We finna get fucked
We perving
Off nade
And the Alazae working
Who searching for a stiff who want to follow
And I voulen-teer
Wrap yo lips around my stuff like a bottle
Here
I shake it, and take it
And take it
You suckers can't make it
Cover it wit hatred
Capitol punishment
Make you taste it
Break down the mind of a Manson
Cause they basic, no care
To my right hand
Swear to bear arms
Bust for my loved ones
An trust none
Got money an funds
I call upon an worship
More evil than good, I fully work it
Shots in ?
The world go perfect wit dollar bills
My wounds can't heal fool
My world too real for dollar bills.
[Chorus]
Come on! [Repeat: x7]
Come on!
The song "Money" by Gonzoe is a classic gangsta rap song that talks about the importance of money in the world. In the song, Gonzoe talks about his journey from wearing khakis to wearing Cordiers and how he had to grind to get his first five dollars. Gonzoe then talks about how he is living the high life, smoking marijuana, and sipping X-O while chilling in the Bahamas. He also discusses his dedication to making money and how it's more important than anything else in his life.
The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes the importance of money, and the artists encourage everyone to get as much money as they can. In the second verse, Yukmouth joins Gonzoe and talks about his life as a young hustler, hopping out of Range Rovers and living life like there's no tomorrow. They both celebrate their success and urge others to do the same by saying, "money belongs to me...got to have it baby."
The lyrics of the song demonstrate the gangsta rap lifestyle, where it's all about money, power, and success. The artists assert that if you have money, you can achieve anything you want in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Money!
This song is about money.
We in this for the cash right here
We are doing what we do for money.
Feel this here
Listen to how passionate I am about making money.
This my year
This year, I'm going to make a lot of money.
Year of years
This year is going to be my best year yet.
Khakis to Cordiers
I've gone from wearing casual pants to formal ones now that I have more money.
They hitting me up nigga
People are approaching me for business opportunities now that I have money.
Now I just stare
I'm not impressed with these people now that I have money.
Ice up
I'm going to spend my money on jewelry.
Smash out
I'm going to spend my money on parties and fast cars.
Hitting no fear
I'm not afraid to spend my money.
On the same spot I cracked up
I started making money in the exact same place where I was struggling before.
My first 5 dollars
I remember the first money I made.
Same steez-aline, now wit out the popping collars
I still have the same style, but I can afford nicer clothes now.
Everything bubbled out
Everything is going well for me now that I have money.
Dash board, pull it out
I have a lot of money in my car's dashboard.
Girls in the backseat running they mouth
I can afford to pick up girls now.
Switch up, shut up
I'm ignoring the girls now.
Kiss my boo before she nut up
I'm being romantic with my girlfriend before we go out and party.
Spitting it all juss trying to get some cut up
I'm rapping about money because that's what I'm focused on.
Floating
I'm feeling great because I have money.
Somebody rolling a blunt
My friends and I are smoking marijuana as we celebrate having money.
Somebody choking
One of my friends is coughing from smoking too much.
Somebody pass the blunt
We're passing the marijuana joint around.
Constantly smoking
We're smoking a lot because we can afford it now.
The life, of a young tycoon
I'm living like a wealthy young businessman.
Roll up green
We're smoking marijuana.
Pop X and lace 'em
We're taking ecstasy pills and mixing them with other drugs.
An this life I lead I ain't set
I'm not content with what I have; I want more money.
If I ain't got a whip wit a grip or the woman I slip.
If I don't have a nice car or a good-looking girlfriend, I won't be happy.
Money, Money, Money!
The chorus continues to emphasize that this song is about money.
Don't you know that we, need the paper?
We need money to be happy and successful.
It belongs to me
My money is my own.
From the hood, to the corner, and the playa
I came from a poor neighborhood, but now I am rich and successful.
To the players on the streets, got to get them G's
Other people on the streets need to work hard to make money too.
Nigga we on some gangsta shit
We're being tough and rebellious, which makes us feel cool.
Young Hustla hopping outta Range Rove's
I'm young and successful and I drive a Range Rover.
Fully equipped wit TV's and videos
I have an expensive car with extra features like televisions.
Playing Jet Motto
I'm listening to music that celebrates wealth and power.
Sip X-O
I'm drinking expensive alcohol.
A ghetto superstara
I'm famous and successful because of my origins in a poor neighborhood.
Living life like there's no tomorrow
I'm spending money like there's no limit.
Hit the spot in Godfather convertible ?
I's driving an expensive car and showing off my wealth.
Smoking gonja
I'm smoking marijuana and enjoying the good life.
Up in the Bahammas
I'm vacationing in the Caribbean, which is expensive and exclusive.
Racing jet skis screaming "Cowabunga!"
I'm having fun and doing exciting activities.
Top of the world
I feel like I'm successful and on top of the world.
Yup me and my partners
My friends and I are living the good life together.
Smoke-A-Lot, Regime
These are the names of groups of friends who are enjoying the good life.
20 a casa
Each of us has $20, which is a lot of money to spend having fun.
Skidding through the islands
We're driving around and enjoying the beautiful, tropical scenery.
Be the first to bust
We're the most impressive and successful people in our group.
Grab on my nuts
Even though I'm successful, I'm still tough and macho.
Scream in cuts
I'm yelling and celebrating my success.
Then I smoke the famous weed wit Dutch
I'm smoking marijuana cigarettes that are rolled using Dutch papers.
Wit no crutch
Even though I'm very successful, I don't need anyone else's help.
My Lex got stick shift wit no clutch
My car is very expensive and powerful, and it's fun to drive.
Push a button on the back of the steering wheel and skee-skurt like Starsky
And Hutch
My car has impressive and luxurious features that make me feel cool.
Young Ritzy and Yuk
These are the names of the rappers who are singing this song.
Quickly bust they enemies
We're tough and we're not afraid to stand up to our rivals.
Get cheese like Vito Genevies
We're making money and living a cool lifestyle, just like the fictional mafia character Vito Corleone.
Nigga please
I'm dismissing anyone who doesn't appreciate or understand my success.
The new era Regime
Our group of friends is new and successful, and we're happy with our status quo.
Make 'em bow down kiss they ring
People respect and admire us now that we're successful.
Do they thing
We're going to continue living the good life and celebrating our success.
From here to Beijing
Our success and fame reach all the way to China.
Stop hating
We're telling anyone who envies or criticizes us to stop doing so.
The shot calla
I'm in charge and everyone else has to respect me.
That pop collars
I'm fashionable and showing off my wealth by wearing expensive clothes.
Before I get yo ass wit the Rotwilers.
I'm threatening anyone who opposes me or my success.
Yeah we in it
We're enjoying being successful and having money.
How much money you got?
We're comparing our monetary success with others.
Show an tell nigga
We're proud of our success and want to share it with others.
Doing all the big figures yeah!
We're making a lot of money and enjoying it.
An get, money, money, money!
We're repeating that this song is all about money.
It belongs to me
I have earned my own money.
Westside! Eastside!
We're representing our geographical locations and bragging about being successful there.
Get it, got to have it baby, come on
We're emphasizing that making and having money is very important to us.
My world too real for dollar bills.
My life and success are too important to be measured by the amount of money in my bank account.
Come on! [Repeat: x7]
We're repeating our message and emphasizing how important it is to us.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID REEVES, LAWRENCE SMITH, JAMES SPICER, DALE HARPER, GLENN LE FLEUR, RUSSELL SIMMONS, MIKE VERNON, PETE WINGFIELD, JOE WRIGHT
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Quiron Jr
one of the dopest albums ever
Kévin Holland
🙏🙏🙏🙏Gonzoe 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Lloyd Davenport
Aight gonzoe and fatdog