Razah made his rap debut in the early 90s as a founding member of the Sunz of Man along with Killah Priest, Shabazz the Disciple, Prodigal Sunn, Supreme, 7th Ambassador and 60 Second Assassin. The group have released three albums to date ("The Last Shall Be First", "The First Testament" and "Saviorz Day")
As a solo artist, Razah has released a slew of mixtapes (most of which are available online) aswell as five studio albums - When All Hell Breaks Loose (2001, re-released in 2008), Freedom of Speech (2004, with 4th Disciple), Renaissance Child (2007), Razah's Ladder (2007, with Blue Sky Black Death) and his most recent album Heaven Razah (2010).
Razah is also a member the group T.H.U.G. Angelz, with Shabazz The Disciple and have released one album "Welcome To Red Hook Houses" in 2008.
In 2010 Razah suffered a brain aneurysm but miraculously recovered!
His album "Heaven Razah" was released around this period, and since his recovery Razah has continued to make music under this moniker.
A documentary was filmed about his recovery entitled "Risen". More information can be found here http://www.risendocumentary.com/
What We Came to Do
Hell Razah Lyrics
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Just bounce and bounce and keep bouncin' (4X)
(GG'z, Hell Razah, all the world
We gon' hold it strong, holdin' ya head
Listenin' to ya shit, now listen to our shit)
2000, Fortune 5000, aiyo, Reg', we gon' put it down now
(+Bop Ya Head+ and bop ya feet to this shit right here)
Staight up, +Bop Ya Head+, bop ya feet
(Chorus 2X)
Ain't no shame in our game, +What We Came To Do+
Ya be actin' like we get paid for you
You want war?, bring it on, it's the same for you
You better warn them niggas that came wit you
They don't wanna die, better stay away from you
You don't like me, shit, I don't like you too
(Hell Razah)
I'm a GG, you heard, go and spread the word
If you been shot by us, then that's what ya deserve
We stay ghetto, not suburb, dress superb
Keep birds in the cage wit they pussy desert
You can catch me in the back of a Cad'
Gat in the bag, black doo-rag
Me and 7th and Baghdad
Drinkin' our drinks, faces like Sphinx
Makin' ya link, and loop wit our links
The black banker, chain that hang like an anchor
Who dare wanna step in the rise of my chamber
22?, seen things that money do
Be +Careful+ cuz the hustle you do can hustle you
The cats that be comin' to you, could split a crew
For example: that's why I can fuck wit GG'z
Through example: and still make sure we see cheese
Got ya girlfriend neckin' and smokin' my weed
Only God up above supplyin' my needs, die for my seed
Ride for my g, the rest of ya niggas to me is thieves
Freeze, music 'Preme
(Chorus)
(Hell Razah)
I'm a classic, the +Shining Star+, ya head nod
To the A&R, baggin' ya bitch wit no car
I swing like monkey bars, ask ya moms
Who the best since welfare checks and Malcolm X?
I rep that Red Hook shit, my projects
We ain't dead yet, I just begun to progress
I go out for a GG, like Hitler did for a Nazi
Autopsy ya whole posse, seen rich niggas cop pleads
Back when we use to rock leaves, Ghetto Government the monarchy
Crush weed that be green broccoli
Makin' ya forget where ya car key, the real Jewish of a Dark Sea
'89 rock Biz Markie, beneton, wit the matchin wallabie
Take the head of a nominee, nominated for wack mc's
Ya be better off doin' comedy, bow down and honor me
It be the agony that make me knock off the faculty
Rap-pily, each bullet claim one casualty
Freeze, music 'Preme
(Chorus 2X)
(Outro)
Yeah, GG'z, Hell Razah
Represent to the fullest, number one to the fullest
Straight up, Fortune 5000, Ghetto Government...
The song "What We Came to Do" by Hell Razah is a bold statement about his commitment to his rap crew and his "GG" (Ghetto Government) lifestyle. The song begins with the intro calling out that they are going to show strength in holding their heads high and "putting it down." The chorus highlights their purpose and integrity, with lyrics like "ain't no shame in our game, what we came to do." Hell Razah's verse further emphasizes their identity as street rappers, who are proud of their ghetto roots and the dangers that come with it. He talks about being armed and dangerous, hanging with his crew, and making money.
The song showcases Hell Razah's impressive lyrical skills and his confident delivery. His rhymes are full of clever wordplay, cultural references, and distinctive attitude. He uses his words to establish his dominance while being reflective of his life experiences in the ghettos. The song carries the energy and intensity of a rapper who has something to prove.
Line by Line Meaning
Just bounce and bounce and keep bouncin'
Let's keep moving forward and pushing through whatever obstacles come our way.
We gon' hold it strong, holdin' ya head
We will remain strong and persevere despite any adversity we may encounter.
2000, Fortune 5000, aiyo, Reg', we gon' put it down now
Regardless of our background or starting point, we will succeed.
Staight up, +Bop Ya Head+, bop ya feet
Just enjoy the music and dance to the beat.
Ain't no shame in our game, +What We Came To Do+
We are proud of what we do and who we are.
Ya be actin' like we get paid for you
We are not here to please anyone or be subservient to them.
You want war?, bring it on, it's the same for you
If you start something with us, we will finish it.
You better warn them niggas that came wit you
Advise your associates to stay clear of us if they value their safety.
They don't wanna die, better stay away from you
Those associated with you should avoid us if they do not want to face deadly consequences.
You don't like me, shit, I don't like you too
We do not need to like each other to coexist.
I'm a GG, you heard, go and spread the word
I am a member of the Ghetto Government, and my reputation precedes me.
If you been shot by us, then that's what ya deserve
If we have harmed you, it is because you deserved punishment.
We stay ghetto, not suburb, dress superb
We maintain our ties to the streets and our community while still looking stylish.
Keep birds in the cage wit they pussy desert
We keep women under our control and waiting for our attention.
You can catch me in the back of a Cad'
I can usually be found in the back of a Cadillac.
Gat in the bag, black doo-rag
I carry a gun in my bag and wear a black doo-rag.
Me and 7th and Baghdad
My colleagues and I are located in the 7th and Baghdad area.
Drinkin' our drinks, faces like Sphinx
We are enjoying our beverages while maintaining stoic, Sphinx-like facial expressions.
Makin' ya link, and loop wit our links
We are building connections and networking with our associates.
The black banker, chain that hang like an anchor
I am a wealthy man with a heavy gold chain.
Who dare wanna step in the rise of my chamber
No one wants to confront me in my private space.
22?, seen things that money do
At a young age, I have experienced wealth and the power it brings.
Be +Careful+ cuz the hustle you do can hustle you
Be cautious in your actions because the consequences could come back to harm you.
The cats that be comin' to you, could split a crew
Be wary of people who come to you because they can cause a divide in your group.
For example: that's why I can fuck wit GG'z
I can relate to the Ghetto Government because I know what it's like to come up from nothing.
Through example: and still make sure we see cheese
By setting a good example, we are able to achieve success and make money.
Got ya girlfriend neckin' and smokin' my weed
I have your girlfriend under my control and smoking my marijuana.
Only God up above supplyin' my needs, die for my seed
God is the only one who can provide for me, and I will do anything to protect my children.
Ride for my g, the rest of ya niggas to me is thieves
I will always support and be loyal to my friends, everyone else is untrustworthy.
I'm a classic, the +Shining Star+, ya head nod
I am a timeless icon and my music makes you nod your head in agreement.
To the A&R, baggin' ya bitch wit no car
To the record executives, I am taking your girl without even needing a car.
I swing like monkey bars, ask ya moms
I am agile and a ladies' man- ask your mother.
Who the best since welfare checks and Malcolm X?
I am one of the greatest, even surpassing the greatness of Malcolm X.
I rep that Red Hook shit, my projects
I represent and take pride in where I am from- the Red Hook projects.
We ain't dead yet, I just begun to progress
Our story is not over, and we are just at the beginning of our journey
I go out for a GG, like Hitler did for a Nazi
I will do anything to protect and uphold the reputation of the Ghetto Government.
Autopsy ya whole posse, seen rich niggas cop pleads
I will eliminate your entire group and have seen wealthy people plead for their lives.
Back when we use to rock leaves, Ghetto Government the monarchy
In the past, we were poor and used to smoke anything we could find- now we run things.
Crush weed that be green broccoli
I smoke marijuana that looks like green broccoli.
Makin' ya forget where ya car key, the real Jewish of a Dark Sea
Our power is so strong that we can even cause you to forget where you parked your car.
'89 rock Biz Markie, beneton, wit the matchin wallabie
In 1989, I was wearing Benetton clothing and a matching Wallabie shoes.
Take the head of a nominee, nominated for wack mc's
We are so talented that we are taking down other artists who are nominated for music awards.
Ya be better off doin' comedy, bow down and honor me
You should stick to doing comedy because you will never be as great as I am.
It be the agony that make me knock off the faculty
It is the pain and struggle we face that motivates us to overthrow the competition.
Rap-pily, each bullet claim one casualty
We are quick and deadly in our actions- each bullet we shoot takes down one person.
Yeah, GG'z, Hell Razah
A shout out to the Ghetto Government and Hell Razah himself.
Represent to the fullest, number one to the fullest
We are representing and taking over the music industry.
Straight up, Fortune 5000, Ghetto Government...
We are successful and powerful- no one can bring us down.
Contributed by Christian R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.