Born Bruce Washington in 1977, Fatal was raised in Montclair, New Jersey, living with his mother, brother and four sisters. As a young rapper he looked up to legendary KRS-One and MC Shan, honing his skills and donning the name Fatal. Entering local underground rap battles, he developed a reputation around Jersey as a hot up and coming rapper and battler. At the same time, he was earning another reputation on the streets, dealing cocaine for a living between 1987 and 1989. Fatal was arrested a total of twenty four times as a minor, charged with various crimes including assault, robbery, drug trafficking, possession of narcotics, illegal firearms and trespassing. As an adult, he has been arrested at least twenty-five more times.
In the early 90s, with the help of then unknown hip-hop group, The Fugees, Fatal recorded a demo in Wyclef Jean¹s basement with his group, The Plague. Unfortunately no major label showed interest, and Fatal left the group. In 1995, he ran into Yafeu ³Yaki Kadafi² Fula, an old high school friend who was also rapping at the time, helping his godbrother, Tupac Shakur, search for talent for a group they were forming. At the time, 'Pac was incarcerated at New York¹s Rikers Island Penitentiary; Kadafi asked Fatal if he was interested in joining the group, and the two made their way to visit 2Pac in jail. Before Fatal had a chance to introduce himself, 2Pac asked him to freestyle. He then immediately promised to take him under his wing once he was released from prison.
When 2Pac was released on October 12th 1995, on a US$1.4 million bail paid by Death Row Records, Interscope Records and Time Warner, he agreed to sign a three album record deal with Death Row, at the time the most successful record label in the hip-hop industry. Fatal and Kadafi turned down a recording contract with Interscope, and immediately flew to Los Angeles to be with ŒPac. They immediately started working on Tupac's Death Row debut, All Eyez On Me. 2Pac formed his new group around Fatal and Kadafi, bringing in his old group, Thug Life, and other family and friends. He gave Fatal the alias Hussein, but it was Fatal who thought of the group¹s name, the Outlawz.
All Eyez On Me, which took only two weeks to complete, was released on February 13th 1996, as the first ever hip-hop double album, and is currently certified nine times platinum worldwide. For Hussein Fatal, the next seven months were filled with fame most people only dream of. He reached star status when ŒPac¹s ³How Do U Want It² single was released with "Hit Em Up" as the B -side; the vicious diss track had everyone talking about 2Pac and the Outlawz. Everything came crashing down on September 7th 1996, when 2Pac was fatally wounded in a drive by shooting. He died a week later on September 13th, at 25. Fatal had gone back to Jersey the day before to attend court. After 2Pac¹s murder, Yaki Kadafi also went back to Jersey with Fatal; both of them believing Los Angeles held nothing for them without 'Pac.
Only a couple of months later, on November 10th, Kadafi was murdered at the age of 19. Having lost two of his best friends within two months, Fatal decided the rap game was more dangerous than the drug game. He went back to the streets and began selling drugs again, a decision that would later have a great impact on his career and life. After months of chaos, he decided to sign with Relativity Records. He released his solo debut, In The Line Of Fire, in March 1997. Unfortunately, the label went bankrupt and the album got little to no promotion, resulting in poor sales.
Fatal then signed with Houston-based Rap-A-Lot Records - home to such legends as the Geto Boys and Scarface. He started working on his second solo album, Death Before Dishonor. He recorded over forty songs, including tracks featuring Fat Joe, Gang Starr, Gotti, Ja Rule, Lil' Mo, New Child, Outlawz, Rowdy Rahz and Scarface. Unfortunately, Fatal was arrested in December 1999 due to an assault charge from three years earlier. In 2001, he was released to a halfway house in Jersey, and paroled in early 2002. On November 19th 2002, Rap-A-Lot Records released his second solo album, re-titled Fatal.
In 2003, Fatal teamed up with Ja Rule, whom he had known for some time; Fatal was supposed to be part of the original Murderers with Rule, Jay Z, DMX and Mic Geronimo before that project fell through. Last November, Rule's fifth album, Blood In My Eye, was released. Fatal made guest appearances on four songs: "The Life," "Blood In My Eye," "It's Murda (Freestyle)" and "The Wrap (Freestyle)." He also appeared on Ashanti¹s "Rain On Me (Remix)."
Fatal¹s career is one of the unlucky ones in the hip-hop game. Now taking matters into his own hands, he has recently launched his own independent label, Thugtertainment and released two mixtapes, "Fatalveli Volume 1" and "Fatalveli Volume 2".
"I just gotta watch how I do shit right now, because everybody¹s been waiting for shit and there¹s been little bits and pieces that¹s come out," Fatal says. "I just gotta watch how I do my shit and make sure everything's promoted right."
While many rappers nowadays are satisfied with the independent grind, Fatal has his sights set on bigger things. He is currently in negotiations with various major record labels for a new solo deal, and a new album is expected sometime next year. Only time will tell whether or not this ghetto drama has a happy ending. With a new label, new street buzz and a new album coming soon, Hussein Fatal may finally be on his way.
Rest in Paradise our brother Hussein Fatal. He passed away in a car accident on July 10, 2015.
Take Your time
Hussein Fatal Lyrics
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(Verse one)
PYT, poor young thug, ?
To hit a nigga wit a slug, wormin' around town
lookin' for this bitch to fuck, and if she can't hang
she can get the nut, tis a dog bed to the fours
and on floors, for enought talkin' cause wit big dresses
thug life, down dirty and dumb from a cum and blunted
up and down like a roller-coaster, let me hit
it from the back, to you can relax from the over-doser
I take my time baby, when you get ya clothes off
doin' every thing in my power, to get the hoes off
from back, I feel ya pains and aches, but Huessin can't wait
who can play me? outdate, dime after dime
love ain't for thugs, brown-nosin' niggas, nose dirty as the mud
I get the real honeyz, I showed you how to chill honey
the best dressed, respect me with the most real money
(Chorus)
(Singer) Take your time young thug
(Fatal) Murder one cases, faces, chance
(Singer) Cuz, you fall in love
Lyrics
(Fatal) Thug get the money, strip streets and drugs
(Singer) Huessin takes away my aches and pains
(Fatal) Criminal, ginaral is a dog Huessin
(Singer) I'm here to tell you cuz, I have no shame
(Fatal) And the way he toss it up, will never get me out the game
(Singer) Wanna get a girl, who's down for mine
(Fatal) Only ride for you, if you ride for me
(Singer) The way he sticks it in, and takes his time
(Fatal) Nasty new, PYT, dem come for free
(Verse two)
You know I love it, when you got the thong in
when I stick it in, and take my time, sweetheart you all in
baby girl, you make fade the world, tryin' get ya
all the niggas wit, to confident I won't hit cha
the wildest thug nigga, you can profile
In combat, react, criminalies, on a ?
I'll give you ya space, keep these punks out ya face
put them hoes in place, tryin' play me like a ace
ain't no tellin', who jellin', on or behind my back
I just love it when you cum, cuz I get high and relax
(Chorus)
(Verse three)
You want the cheddar, and when I go down sell my Bertta
rock all my sweaters, and write nasty love letters
thinkin' bout where I got my tat-tat, on the medal bars
servin' them getto stars, wit a black mat
I'm only mobbin' cuz I be, do a quick stick, hit a lick
wit a trigger like a robbery, and stake honeyz make money
the same way, them outlaw niggas from ya fake, hood take money
The song "Take Your Time" by Hussein Fatal is a gritty and explicit portrayal of the thug lifestyle. The lyrics are blunt and straightforward, describing the rapper's experiences with women, drugs, and violence. The chorus features a singer telling the young thug to take his time, which could be interpreted as a caution against rushing into dangerous situations or as an encouragement to enjoy the present moment.
In the first verse, Hussein Fatal talks about his sexual encounters with women and his disregard for their feelings. He boasts about his status as a thug and ridicules men who try to find love or seek approval from others. The chorus repeats the refrain "Take your time young thug" and contrasts love with money, drugs and violence. The third verse continues with references to guns and criminal activity, suggesting that Hussein Fatal's thug lifestyle is not something to be imitated or romanticized.
Overall, the lyrics of "Take Your Time" are provocative and inflammatory. They paint a vivid picture of a violent and reckless world that offers few rewards to those who pursue it. The message of the song is ambiguous, suggesting both a warning against the dangers of the streets and a celebration of the freedom and power that come with living outside the law.
Line by Line Meaning
PYT, poor young thug, ?
He refers to himself as a young thug in a difficult financial situation, looking for sexual partners and money.
To hit a nigga wit a slug, wormin' around town
He is carrying a gun and is actively searching for someone to shoot.
looking for this bitch to fuck, and if she can't hang she can get the nut
He's looking for a woman to have sex with, but if she does not want to, he will not force her.
tis a dog bed to the fours and on floors, for enought talkin'
The sexual encounters take place on a bed or on the floor with no romantic feelings involved.
cause wit big dresses no bra's, let me run it through ya stomach baby
He likes his sexual partners to wear revealing clothing and wants to have sex with them.
thug life, down dirty and dumb from a cum and blunted
He lives a life of crime, drugs, and sex, which has made him rough and uneducated.
up and down like a roller-coaster, let me hit it from the back
He wants to have sex in different positions and favors having sex from behind.
to you can relax from the over-doser, I take my time baby
He wants his partner to be comfortable and relax during sex, so he takes his time when having sex.
when you get ya clothes off doin' every thing in my power, to get the hoes off
He wants his partner to trust him and remove all of her inhibitions.
from back, I feel ya pains and aches, but Huessin can't wait
He understands that sex can be painful, but he is too eager to wait.
love ain't for thugs, brown-nosin' niggas, nose dirty as the mud
He believes that love is not for criminals and people who try to please others.
I get the real honeyz, I showed you how to chill honey
He has shown his partner how to relax and be comfortable around him.
the best dressed, respect me with the most real money
He wants people to respect him for having a lot of money and dressing well.
Murder one cases, faces, chance
He is involved in serious crimes and risks being caught and arrested.
Thug get the money, strip streets and drugs
He earns money by engaging in criminal activities such as drug trafficking and robbery.
Huessin takes away my aches and pains
He finds pleasure and relief from his problems through sex.
Criminal, ginaral is a dog Huessin
He considers himself a criminal and compares himself to a dog.
I'm here to tell you cuz, I have no shame
He is proud of his lifestyle and does not feel shame about it.
And the way he toss it up, will never get me out the game
He enjoys having sex and will not stop doing it.
Wanna get a girl, who's down for mine
He wants to find a woman who will be loyal to him and support his criminal activities.
Only ride for you, if you ride for me
He expects his partner to be loyal to him, and he will be loyal to her.
The way he sticks it in, and takes his time
He enjoys having sex and takes his time to make sure that it is enjoyable for both him and his partner.
Nasty new, PYT, dem come for free
He is looking for a young and attractive partner who will have sex with him for free.
You know I love it, when you got the thong in
He finds it attractive when his partner wears revealing underwear.
when I stick it in, and take my time, sweetheart you all in
He enjoys having sex with his partner and takes his time to make sure that she is comfortable and satisfied.
baby girl, you make fade the world, tryin' get ya
He finds his partner attractive and feels that she is more important than anything else in his life.
the wildest thug nigga, you can profile
He is a dangerous criminal who does not show his true self to anyone.
In combat, react, criminalies, on a ?
He is ready to fight and engage in criminal activities at any time.
I'll give you ya space, keep these punks out ya face
He will protect his partner from other people who bother her.
put them hoes in place, tryin' play me like a ace
He will confront other women who try to come between him and his partner.
ain't no tellin', who jellin', on or behind my back
He does not trust anyone and feels that people are always against him, even behind his back.
I just love it when you cum, cuz I get high and relax
He finds pleasure in satisfying his partner sexually and this makes him happy and relaxed.
You want the cheddar, and when I go down sell my Bertta
He knows that his partner is interested in his money and material possessions.
rock all my sweaters, and write nasty love letters
She shows her affection for him by wearing his clothes and writing him love letters.
thinkin' bout where I got my tat-tat, on the medal bars
She is curious about his criminal past and the tattoos on his body.
servin' them getto stars, wit a black mat
He engages in criminal activities in the ghetto using guns.
I'm only mobbin' cuz I be, do a quick stick, hit a lick
He engages in robbery and theft because he needs money.
wit a trigger like a robbery, and stake honeyz make money
He uses his gun to commit robberies and steal from others.
Contributed by Layla O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.