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/
Yours Truly
Hell Razah Lyrics
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Yeah... R.A.Z.A.H.*
Do the Grey Goose dance, baby
Yo, run to the bar real quick
Everybody put they glass in the air...
Drink with me, uh-huh, we gon' smoke tonight
And probably fuck up ya hair, baby
I want two ladies to one nigga, right now
[Hell Razah:]
This for the mami's with the gorgeous bodies, who barely go to parties
My sweet lion is love, from out the wild safari
And we can never copy, Whitney or being Bobby
Parking lot pimping, here's a hard Ferrari
She like Jamaican sands, tanning to Bob Marley
I'm into old jams, but I ain't Steve Harvey
I'm more like, probably, a young Marcus Garvey
I respect queens, don't disrespect the hotties
My independent ladies, single and got babies
Keeping they legs closed, while brothers in the Navy
And brothers locked up, around the late eighties
Ain't coming home soon, could make a switch move
Catch a full moon, bitchy attitude
The way the booty move, could make the wise fooled
She got a mind brighter, than any prized jewel
She got a mind brighter, than any prized jewel
[Chorus x4: Hell Razah]
She be my sleeping beauty, mami, I'm yours truly
Gucci bandana, you know it's Razah Rubies
[Hell Razah:]
You know how it goes, raise up, man handle hoes
Who pose up in the club, with they camel toe
I'm on the dance floor, puffin' to Biggie, with two wizzes with me
Who love to kiss, like Madonna and Britney
I'm bugging, it's like the whole game thinking they 50
You plotting to come and get me, son, I'm taking you with me
Everybody on these mixtapes thinking they straight
My piranha's don't go for the bait, they go for ya face
Ductape rappers, make 'em open the safe
Homicide any bitches who testify
Royal got the keys, so nobody can't open the safe
Your beats is lame, your rhymes is trash, I just laugh
Niggas lucky that a record label found your ass
Do the math on my first week sales, I ring bells
Got fans in Japan, to France, to Israel
Even ATL, L.A., back to BK, yea
[Chorus x4]
[Hell Razah:]
I run through players like Ray Lewis, vestes, I spray through it
Get mad cash like I'm half Jewish
I only spit that embambing fluid, be on the con, do it
Getting sucked off to calm music
Move units like Rod Stewart, and you get robbed to it
The undisputed rap Joe Lewis
My heart cold like eskimos, I give ya chest some holes
Unless you air out some extra flows
Bank account need extra O's, no extra hoes
It's more stress that'll test my soul
Even older niggas know me, go and give me my props
Cause my game pull divas like Vivica Fox
Backwoods, by the boxes, man, I got lots of fans
It's God's will when ya glock get jammed
I'm not the Clan, but I rhyme, like you signed 9 members
Raz' a Maccabee, G.G., do remember
[Chorus x2]
[Outro: Hell Razah]
Pull ya coats down...
Don't hate... haha... yeah...
What it take you a week, I do in one take
R.A.Z.A.H., don't hate
In the song "Yours Truly" by Hell Razah, the rapper praises women in different situations and lifestyles. He appreciates independent mothers who are raising kids by themselves, queens who value their self-respect, women in the Navy, among others. He emphasizes his vibe for vintage music and prefers Bob Marley to Steve Harvey. He also boasts about his success in music and how he has fans all over the world.
The chorus repeats the phrase "She be my sleeping beauty, mami, I'm yours truly, Gucci bandana, you know it's Razah Rubies." This line indicates that he is declaring his affection for a woman and she is his, and the Gucci bandana symbolizes his riches.
Hell Razah is known for his intricate wordplay and skillful flow, and this song is no different. He delivers his rhymes with precision, and his lyrical depth is commendable.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah... R.A.Z.A.H.*
Introduction with Hell Razah's name
Do the Grey Goose dance, baby
Invite to drink and party
Yo, run to the bar real quick
Instructions to run to the bar
Everybody put they glass in the air...
Instructing everyone to raise their glasses
Drink with me, uh-huh, we gon' smoke tonight
Invitation to drink and smoke together
And probably fuck up ya hair, baby
Jokingly warning the listener that the party will be wild
I want two ladies to one nigga, right now
Expressing preference for a female-heavy party
This for the mami's with the gorgeous bodies, who barely go to parties
Addressing women who are beautiful but not often seen at parties
My sweet lion is love, from out the wild safari
Metaphor for love as a beautiful, but potentially dangerous force
And we can never copy, Whitney or being Bobby
Acknowledgment of the unique nature of the love shared
Parking lot pimping, here's a hard Ferrari
Describing the luxury of the lifestyle
She like Jamaican sands, tanning to Bob Marley
Describing the woman's taste in music and style
I'm into old jams, but I ain't Steve Harvey
Preference for old-school music, but reference to a different personality
I'm more like, probably, a young Marcus Garvey
Identification with the famous activist
I respect queens, don't disrespect the hotties
Respect for women and criticism of others who do not show the same respect
My independent ladies, single and got babies
Acknowledgment and respect for single mothers
Keeping they legs closed, while brothers in the Navy
Not succumbing to temptation while their partners are away
And brothers locked up, around the late eighties
Referring to those incarcerated during that time period
Ain't coming home soon, could make a switch move
Suggesting that some women may have to move on due to their partner's incarceration
Catch a full moon, bitchy attitude
Catching a glimpse of someone's true personality
The way the booty move, could make the wise fooled
The power of sexual attraction and temptation
She got a mind brighter, than any prized jewel
Describing the intellect and worth of the woman
She be my sleeping beauty, mami, I'm yours truly
Expression of love for the woman
Gucci bandana, you know it's Razah Rubies
Reference to the brand and nickname for Hell Razah
You know how it goes, raise up, man handle hoes
Jokingly referencing a common behavior at parties
Who pose up in the club, with they camel toe
Reference to women who wear revealing clothing
I'm on the dance floor, puffin' to Biggie, with two wizzes with me
Description of a fun night out
Who love to kiss, like Madonna and Britney
Reference to the famous kiss between the two celebrities
My piranha's don't go for the bait, they go for ya face
Won't be fooled by cheap tricks, but will face challenges head-on
Ductape rappers, make 'em open the safe
Ability to intimidate those who are not authentic
Homicide any bitches who testify
Violent expression toward those who lie or betray
Your beats is lame, your rhymes is trash, I just laugh
Dismissing those who are not up to par
Niggas lucky that a record label found your ass
Implying that some people's success is based on pure luck
Do the math on my first week sales, I ring bells
Proudly referencing financial success
Got fans in Japan, to France, to Israel
International recognition and success
Pull ya coats down...
Encouragement to calm down and be less defensive
Don't hate... haha... yeah...
Cheerful reminder to avoid negativity
What it take you a week, I do in one take
Advantage in creativity and ability to produce music
R.A.Z.A.H., don't hate
Final reminder of the artist's name, and to avoid hate
Contributed by Nora J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.