House Of Krazees released over 5 albums to moderate success. Insane Clown Posse invited HOK to tour with them. After the first leg of the tour, HOK left and broke up. Hektic and Mr. Bones were then signed to Psychopathic Records as Twiztid.
Subsequently, The R.O.C. added a new member ("Skrapz") to a new two-man incarnation of House Of Krazees.
Then in 2003, all original members (Hektik, Mr. Bones and The R.O.C) reunited to create a new incarnation of HOK, called Samhein Witch Killaz, or SWK.
RIP
House of Krazees Lyrics
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Make me stronger than all my enemies
Because the R.O.C. is now
My mind is in melt down
As I puff upon the black mouth smoke
Observing my enemies as they coast
In an un-presidential fashion
But the (?) surrounds
Contains masses of mind waves
I pray that they souls may rest in piece
Because they're dead
And they don't even know it yet
But I see, I see
Organizations corrupt
The bad man stands direct
Infront of God's chapel
He snaps the very fabrics
Of his existance is now kill
And now his mind I must steal and kneal
May you rest in peace
I'm away in the night
I'm asleep in the day
Got to keep my skin from
All of them sun rays
Got a plushed out coffin
With the velvet interior
The house sleeps in style, bitches
'Cause we inferior
Tinted sun moves
So I can see the moon rise
See my body come alive
And darkness fill my eyes
Oh my goodness
It's on, as my coffin opens
I grab your f**king neck
'Cause it was made for choking
I'm provoking the horror field
Strap a gat (?)
I like my bitches bloody red
Like steaks after (?)
Rest in peace
Black streets and alley ways
I'm heading you off at the crossroads
My dying days shades my face
Keeping me safe through all this mess
It's going to be a challange
But I'm like f**k it to releave stress
Don't need to heata'
Instead I eat a bag of cheapa
Feelin' your mind's weaker
Rotatin' through your bumpin' speaker
I sent your deepest thoughts straight to the back
Like lay down motherf**ker it's a jack
Drunk and I'm crying thinking about major memories
From old school to new school
Rest in peace
Pour on some hennessy and I'm out
The song "RIP" by House of Krazees is a powerful representation of the underground rap scene in the early 90s. The lyrics are a deep reflection on life and death, highlighting the struggles and wishes of the artists while also pointing out the corruption they witness around them. The first verse talks about the R.O.C. or the ruling Organized Crime, which symbolizes the difficulties faced by many in society that try to rise above their enemies despite institutional or societal obstacles. The artist portrays himself as a lone wolf, wandering through the streets, observing those that surround him, in a "meltdown" state of mind. The dark theme of death is carried throughout the song, with the artist claiming that many of their enemies are already "dead" but refuse to accept it.
Another interesting aspect of the song is the portrayal of the rapper as a vampire. The verse "I'm away in the night, I'm asleep in the day, Got to keep my skin from all of them sun rays, Got a plushed out coffin, With the velvet interior" suggests that the artist is immortal, sleeping the day away, and only coming to life at night. The vampire or horror theme is a recurring trope in the underground rap scene, with many artists using it to express their disenfranchisement and feelings of alienation from mainstream society.
Overall, the song is an intense reflection on life and death, highlighting the harsh realities faced by many artists in the underground rap scene. The portrayal of the artist as a lone wolf, wandering through the streets at night, and the use of the vampire trope adds an eerie and gothic tone to the song, making it stand out from other early 90s rap songs.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord
Addressing God for strength
Make me stronger than all my enemies
Asking for divine help to be stronger than foes
Because the R.O.C. is now
Pointing out that the enemies are against the R.O.C.
My mind is in melt down
Feeling overwhelmed and distressed
As I puff upon the black mouth smoke
Smoking to ease nerves and relax
Observing my enemies as they coast
Watching enemies move with ease
In an un-presidential fashion
Not following the 'rules' of conduct
But the (?) surrounds
Referring to a mysterious force
Contains masses of mind waves
Referring to mind control
I pray that they souls may rest in piece
Wishing peace for the souls of enemies
Because they're dead
Suggesting a spiritual death/defeat
And they don't even know it yet
Implying that enemies aren't aware of their loss
But I see, I see
Asserting that the singer can see the truth
Organizations corrupt
Describing corrupt groups and people
The bad man stands direct
Pointing out the primary evildoer
Infront of God's chapel
Connecting the villain with religion
He snaps the very fabrics
The villain destroys everything
Of his existance is now kill
The villain is now dead
And now his mind I must steal and kneal
Taking the villain's knowledge and power
May you rest in peace
Sarcastically wishing peace for the enemy
I'm away in the night
Leaving at night to avoid attention
I'm asleep in the day
Sleeping during the day to avoid danger
Got to keep my skin from
Protecting skin from the sun
All of them sun rays
Avoiding sunlight which may reveal identity
Got a plushed out coffin
Having a luxurious coffin
With the velvet interior
Having comfortable surroundings for rest
The house sleeps in style, bitches
Boasting about sleeping in luxury
'Cause we inferior
Acknowledging the desire for superiority
Tinted sun moves
Sun is setting or rising
So I can see the moon rise
Night is falling, and the moon is visible
See my body come alive
Describing the feeling of coming alive at night
And darkness fill my eyes
Eyes adjust to darkness
Oh my goodness
Expression of surprise
It's on, as my coffin opens
Getting ready for action after rising from coffin
I grab your f**king neck
Attacking enemies with force
'Cause it was made for choking
Deadly grip due to supernatural strength
I'm provoking the horror field
Intentionally causing fear and horror
Strap a gat (?)
Carrying a weapon
I like my bitches bloody red
Preferring enemies to be dead and bloody
Like steaks after (?)
Comparing enemies to uncooked/overcooked meat
Rest in peace
Expression wishing peace for enemies
Black streets and alley ways
Navigating dark backstreets and alleys
I'm heading you off at the crossroads
Intercepting enemies at crucial points
My dying days shades my face
Wearing sunglasses to hide identity
Keeping me safe through all this mess
Protecting self from dangers and chaos
It's going to be a challange
Expecting difficulties and obstacles ahead
But I'm like f**k it to releave stress
Ignoring the challenges to avoid stress
Don't need to heata'
Not relying on weapons
Instead I eat a bag of cheapa
Finding comfort in junk food
Feelin' your mind's weaker
Sensing enemies being less powerful
Rotatin' through your bumpin' speaker
Taking over enemies' minds through music
I sent your deepest thoughts straight to the back
Taking over enemies' thoughts completely
Like lay down motherf**ker it's a jack
Repeatedly attacking enemies until they are defeated
Drunk and I'm crying thinking about major memories
Reflecting on past experiences while being drunk and emotional
From old school to new school
Thinking back to a range of memories
Rest in peace
Thinking about deceased people
Pour on some hennessy and I'm out
Drinking alcohol and leaving
Contributed by Benjamin W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Foul Play
Classic
Foul Play
This or diary of a madman there best
The Duh ScRIP Shunn
FACTS.
big shock
Because the roc is nowwww