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.
Serenade My Life
Gonzoe Lyrics
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[gonzoe]
Yeah, ritzy, world
Sing with me
Bounce with me
Rock with me
Come on (come on)
Come on (come on)
For ya mind
Verse 1:
[gonzoe]
Hot hennesy
Out of plastic cups
I be vint to fuck up
Since they call my first nut
Never drivin' up
Stand up the world with two curl grim codiacs
Platinum raised hell till we fall the saint
For my soldiers
We outnumbers and get closer
Stay numb, yuk
For path of world, full close-up
Outlaw I smart the enemy and never choke up
Listen to them old niggas shut the fuck up
And soaked up
Break down the gang who fucked us
No trust, keep 'em raildust, you ain't got nuts
I livin' this, playin' emotionless
Skinny kiss
If you crossed me
Motherfucker please remember to
Chorus: 2x
[gonzoe]
Serenade my life
Come on world, sing with me
My life ain't what it seems to be
Dreams went up smoke and hennesy
Seems to stuck
The world just ain't feelin' me
Verse 2:
[e.d.i]
He was a
Lost soul, huh
Lost and not knowin'
Young nigga born to be a king
The wouldn't know it
Golden child
Born wild as a chubby
Can't work
The public lose
It's time for a brooze
He never knew no better
Attended to motivate 'em
His mom couldn't take 'em
Allah couldn't break 'em
Shakin', hell nah
He sayin' fuck y'all fools
Drinkin' deuce-deuce, sittin' flame with .22
Slippin' you lose
He moved the crips on the fools
About the bubble
Nah, he ain't nothing but trouble
Struggle, to the early years
So you know we shared plenty tears
Got a heart out of fear
And now he out of there
His bigger clubber was big time
Did time
In bout fact, major and now they both got paper
Outlawz, souls, cold dusted killers
Real niggas on a mission for years
Picture (yeah)
Would it fly there's a gang of (? )
It's the dealer
Real niggas come up and die quicker
Just to much for the world
Step to the riches stay true
You left to early, all so I serenade you
Chorus 2x
Verse 3:
[young noble]
We goin' noise and a nominee
And holla and robberies
In alley's of cali,
Till the projects in new jersey
In a cent, urban to all
All my niggas in jersey servin' perfect
Gonna let y'all miss own this circus
I know it's worth it
And i'ma like to be on the outlaw combat
Go got guns it's more mohammed
See, hear me all
(? )
I be the nigga that doin' starkest
Black out like holly park
But will the body count stop
Can't talk to the cops
Cause I'm starin' at his glock
Pistol patience
Told me if my brain it'll lace me
Grandma told me
If I claim, they will chase me
I'm gettin older, gotta be smarter than that
Sharper with the gat, hold off
They wanna hear fuller than strap
Pullin' 'em back
In my coma
My man lost his brother
Had a dream seen of bustin' out the roof
For the stolen land rover
Them niggas wanna die like a soldier (soldier)
Watch your step (nigga)
Verse 4:
[gonzoe]
Nigga, it's young ritzy
Word, fuck y'all nigga
Crazy, outlaw, sinice
Nobody else
I wish I never knew you
I see right through you
My cash is right
I might lose you
Dub tape
Causin boo-boo
Not trippin' to the fact
No love
Just regarded the blueprints
And went back, fuck a contract
You scared of combat
Ritzy outlaw tips
With that fuck shit
Would you clutch this
We outlaw clips
Mo' niggas got banged
Let that brain thank
And my rap feel like the dopegame
Sinice society, pick up chains
I never go back, to nothing
With a matter round the table
Clean triple of the moneymachine
Go click back
10 stash of gangstas
20 sacks of thugs
That's quickly from the crips and bloods
Yeah that's my fantasy
God queer me
Pac brievin' on
Come here, you hear me
Uh, homeboy with the big toys
Who could pull a strang
Fuck shit and make a lil' noise
Outlawz
Outro:
[e.d.i]
Yeah you focus on something
[gonzoe]
Fuck y'all
This's for the world
Kill me first
The song "Serenade My Life" by Gonzoe is a rap song that talks about the life struggles, hardships, and the pressure of a young black man from the ghetto who is destined to be a king but who faces obstacles in life that hinder him from achieving his dream. The lyrics have a deep meaning as they paint a vivid picture of the harsh realities that young black men face in the ghetto. Gonzoe opens up the lyrics of the song with a request to the listeners to sing, bounce, and rock with him, calling for the world's attention to his life struggles.
In the first verse, Gonzoe raps about the challenges he has faced in his life, from drinking to the death of his friends, and the pressure to be successful in life. He touches on the need for gangsters to stay focused and remain emotionless to avoid falling prey to their enemies. He advises others to listen to old gangsters and learn from their experiences.
The second verse features rapper E.D.I who talks about young black men who are born to be kings but find themselves lost due to a lack of guidance. He paints a picture of a young man who struggles to find his way through life and is often misunderstood. He emphasizes the pain and struggles that young black men go through and the need for society to understand and offer guidance. The chorus is repeated twice, echoing Gonzoe's cry for the world to serenade his life.
Line by Line Meaning
[gonzoe]
I am expressing my thoughts and feelings about the world
Yeah, ritzy, world
I am addressing the luxurious world
Sing with me
Join me in expressing ourselves through music
Bounce with me
Let's have fun and dance together
Rock with me
Let's enjoy and embrace the music together
Come on (come on)
Encouraging people to join in and participate
One time, uh
Let's do this together, once
For ya mind
This music is meant to stimulate and engage your mind
[gonzoe]
I am sharing my personal experiences and thoughts
Hot hennesy
Drinking Hennessey, a popular alcoholic beverage
Out of plastic cups
Not worrying about formalities, just using regular cups
I be vint to fuck up
I enjoy getting heavily intoxicated
Since they call my first nut
Since the moment I had my first sexual experience
Never drivin' up
I never give up or back down
Stand up the world with two curl grim codiacs
I defy the world's standards and expectations
Platinum raised hell till we fall the saint
I have rebelled and caused trouble despite my success
For my soldiers
Referring to my loyal friends and companions
We outnumbers and get closer
Even though there are greater forces against us, we stick together
Stay numb, yuk
I remain unaffected by negativity
For path of world, full close-up
To succeed in life, ignore distractions and focus on the goal
Outlaw I smart the enemy and never choke up
As an outlaw, I outsmart my enemies and never hesitate
Listen to them old niggas shut the fuck up
I don't pay attention to older individuals who criticize me
And soaked up
I absorb and take in everything around me
Break down the gang who fucked us
I want to dismantle the group of people who have harmed us
No trust, keep 'em raildust, you ain't got nuts
I don't trust anyone, and those who oppose me have no courage
I livin' this, playin' emotionless
I live this life without showing emotions
Skinny kiss
A small and insignificant romantic encounter
If you crossed me
If you betray me or go against me
Motherfucker please remember to
I want you to remember the consequences of your actions
[Chorus]
Repeating the main message and theme of the song
Serenade my life
Express and celebrate my life through music
Come on world, sing with me
I invite the whole world to join me in singing
My life ain't what it seems to be
Contrary to appearances, my life is not as glamorous as it seems
Dreams went up smoke and hennesy
My dreams and aspirations have been overshadowed by my indulgence in alcohol
Seems to stuck
I feel trapped and unable to progress
The world just ain't feelin' me
The world does not appreciate or understand me
[e.d.i]
A different perspective from E.D.I
He was a
Referring to a specific person who existed
Lost soul, huh
This person felt lost and confused
Lost and not knowin'
Lost and unaware of their purpose
Young nigga born to be a king
Even though they were young, they were destined for greatness
The wouldn't know it
They were unaware of their potential
Golden child
A special and talented individual
Born wild as a chubby
Naturally rebellious and adventurous
Can't work
Unable to conform or be limited by traditional employment
The public lose
Society overlooks their true value and potential
It's time for a brooze
It's time to drink and relax
He never knew no better
He lacked wisdom and guidance
Attended to motivate 'em
He tried to inspire and motivate others
His mom couldn't take 'em
His mother couldn't handle his behavior
Allah couldn't break 'em
Even God couldn't change him
Shakin', hell nah
Unfazed and determined, not shaken by anyone
He sayin' fuck y'all fools
He doesn't care about the opinions or judgments of others
Drinkin' deuce-deuce, sittin' flame with .22
Drinking cheap alcohol and armed with a small gun for protection
Slippin' you lose
If you make mistakes, you will be defeated
He moved the crips on the fools
He manipulated and outsmarted his enemies
About the bubble
He had ambitious plans and goals
Nah, he ain't nothing but trouble
He is seen as a troublemaker
Struggle, to the early years
He faced hardships from a young age
So you know we shared plenty tears
We experienced a lot of pain and sadness together
Got a heart out of fear
He developed a guarded and fearful heart
And now he out of there
He has escaped and moved on
His bigger clubber was big time
His older brother was involved in major criminal activities
Did time
He served a prison sentence
In bout fact, major and now they both got paper
They successfully established themselves financially
Outlawz, souls, cold dusted killers
We are a group of hardened outlaws and killers
Real niggas on a mission for years
We have been dedicated to our mission for a long time
Picture (yeah)
Imagine and visualize this scenario
Would it fly there's a gang of (? )
Would this situation be accepted or appreciated?
It's the dealer
This is the reality we face
Real niggas come up and die quicker
Authentic individuals rise and fall faster
Just too much for the world
We are too intense and rebellious for society
Step to the riches stay true
Even in pursuit of wealth and success, we remain loyal to ourselves
You left to early, all so I serenade you
You left this world too soon, and I honor your memory with this song
[young noble]
Now Young Noble shares his perspective
We goin' noise and a nominee
We have made a name for ourselves and gained recognition
And holla and robberies
We have been involved in crimes and illegal activities
In alley's of cali,
In the back streets of California
Till the projects in new jersey
Even in the housing projects of New Jersey
In a cent, urban to all
From the city to rural areas, our influence is felt
All my niggas in jersey servin' perfect
My friends in New Jersey are doing well and succeeding
Gonna let y'all miss own this circus
We will let others witness our chaotic lifestyle
I know it's worth it
I believe it is all worthwhile
And i'ma like to be on the outlaw combat
I enjoy being part of the outlaw struggle
Go got guns it's more mohammed
We are armed and dangerous, prepared for any conflict
See, hear me all
Listen and pay attention to my words
(? )
Unclear lyrics, unable to determine the meaning
I be the nigga that doin' starkest
I am the one engaging in dangerous and intense activities
Black out like holly park
I black out, losing control like Holly Park
But will the body count stop
Will the number of casualties ever decrease?
Can't talk to the cops
I can't trust or communicate with the police
Cause I'm starin' at his glock
Because I'm facing the barrel of his gun
Pistol patience
I need to be patient and careful with my weapon
Told me if my brain it'll lace me
I was warned that my own mind could betray me
Grandma told me
Even my grandmother warned me
If I claim, they will chase me
If I claim responsibility for my actions, they will pursue me
I'm gettin older, gotta be smarter than that
I am growing older and need to become wiser
Sharper with the gat, hold off
I need to be more skilled and cautious with my gun
They wanna hear fuller than strap
They want to hear gunshots and violence
Pullin' 'em back
Preparing to shoot and attack
In my coma
In my unconscious state
My man lost his brother
My friend experienced the loss of his sibling
Had a dream seen of bustin' out the roof
He had a dream of breaking free and escaping
For the stolen land rover
To reclaim and get back what was taken
Them niggas wanna die like a soldier (soldier)
They are willing to die bravely like soldiers
Watch your step (nigga)
Be careful and cautious in your actions
[gonzoe]
Gonzoe's final words
Nigga, it's young ritzy
I am sharing my perspective as a young and ambitious person
Word, fuck y'all nigga
I don't care about the opinions or criticisms of others
Crazy, outlaw, sinice
I am wild, rebellious, and fearless
Nobody else
There is no one else like me
I wish I never knew you
I regret ever having known you
I see right through you
I can clearly see your true intentions
My cash is right
I have enough money and financial stability
I might lose you
I might cut ties with you
Dub tape
A mixtape or record
Causin boo-boo
Causing trouble and chaos
Not trippin' to the fact
I am not bothered by the situation
No love
There is no love or affection in this situation
Just regarded the blueprints
I am focused on my plans and strategies
And went back, fuck a contract
I rejected the idea of signing a contract
You scared of combat
You are afraid of confrontation
Ritzy outlaw tips
Advice from a rebellious and unconventional person
With that fuck shit
With that nonsense
Would you clutch this
Would you hold onto this idea
We outlaw clips
We have ammunition and firepower
Mo' niggas got banged
More people have been hurt or killed
Let that brain thank
Let that sink in
And my rap feel like the dopegame
My music feels as addictive and intense as the drug trade
Sinice society, pick up chains
Society is corrupted, leading to societal chains
I never go back, to nothing
I never return to my past
With a matter round the table
With a serious and important discussion
Clean triple of the moneymachine
A smooth and efficient way of making money
Go click back
Go back and reminisce
10 stash of gangstas
Hideouts for gang members
20 sacks of thugs
Dealing with violent and unruly individuals
That's quickly from the crips and bloods
That's how fast things escalate and become dangerous
Yeah that's my fantasy
That's what I daydream about
God queer me
God bless and guide me
Pac brievin' on
Tupac's spirit and influence live on
Come here, you hear me
Listen closely to what I have to say
Uh, homeboy with the big toys
I am someone who has powerful weapons
Who could pull a strang
Who is capable of killing someone
Fuck shit and make a lil' noise
Causing trouble and attracting attention
Outlawz
A reference to the rap group Outlawz
[e.d.i]
E.D.I shares his thoughts
Yeah you focus on something
Pay attention and concentrate on something important
[gonzoe]
Gonzoe's final proclamation
Fuck y'all
A dismissive and defiant statement
This's for the world
This song is a message for the whole world
Kill me first
I am ready to face any challenges or dangers
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Contributed by Aria E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Enzo
on Crime After Crime
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