Ice-T started in 1982 out with other West Coast rap pioneers such as Kid Frost, DJ Flash, and The Egyptian Lover with Electro recordings. Later on, he changed his style and was the first West Coast rapper to be accepted by the East Coast. 6 'n The Mornin is sometimes seen as the track that triggered the whole gangster rap movement. It was produced by The Unknown DJ, who produced electro funk tracks before and went on to produce Compton's Most Wanted. The song was inspired by Schoolly D's "P.S.K. What Does It Mean?" and became itself the inspiration for Eazy-E and N.W.A's Boyz-N-The-Hood. Ice-T went on to work with Afrika Islam, the man behind the beats on 1987's Rhyme Pays, 1988's Power and 1989's The Iceberg/Freedom of Speech... Just Watch What You Say.
He also is a star in Law in Order: Special Victims Unit.
In 1992 he created the crossover band Body Count with 4 other black musicians.
Eye of the Storm
Ice-T Lyrics
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Aiyyo this is Kam representin' Watts in Compton
[Buckshot Shorty]
Anything can happen
Don't stop, huh, ha, huh, uh, yeah, shit
[Buckshot, Ice-T]
Buckshot, he be the emcee
[Buckshot Shorty]
Can I hear it for Buckshot? (Buckshot)
Buck's hot, spell it and yell it but the shit don't stop
It be hot, why'all niggas is worthless in the money market
I'm buck you ain't worth shit, nigga what?
Think about it, shorty what you drivin' stoned by your daddy
Oops, you almost had me, geesed up until I saw the truth
And one day I see you standin' at a token booth
It was on a hot wet night, I think it was a Saturday
Right after that party that he lead out down the way
Gunshots spread - everyday, all day (fuck!)
D.T.'s rushed the party in 2K
Buck - The Beef be - fled the scene right before the cops
And the Swats came with the triple beam
Uh, shit is real you know how we do when the young niggas peel out
Don't squeal [undecipherable]
[Ice-T]
If you niggas don't know you should know by now
Ice got more game than the law allows
Straight up - the biggest baller in the industry
Went straight from pimpin' hoes on the NBC
Do you feel me? I dealed it, ace off the bottom
Hoe's got 'em, I'm the one you just can't fade
Rolex in the tenth grade, hair was laid
Everything I wore to school baby was tailor made
Shot dice in the bathroom on my knees
I'll roll across the break and break that ass with these
Start hittin' jewel-liks, re-investin' in ki's
Drop the top on the flo', let you feel the breeze
[Buckshot Shorty]
Trees make my eyes bleed I come from an ill breed
Thoroughbred born from a strong seed
Led by a bunch of individuals (Ali)
Uh, criminals to generals - this is like wow!
Look at how my brain ay blew you out the frames
Twist of fate cause you say the same shit now
The Local Mobb Grill and let why'all niggas know I'm dead
I'm serious, somebody can get killed
Wait for the fire drill and when you start to smell the smoke
Run nigga Buck ain't no joke I'll buck a shot at your zipped up coat
Chop the throat like a blow from Judo, nigga you know
[Ice-T]
Is it new year God? I'm comin' back mad-hard
Movin' harder than a convict with a shack in the yard
New Jacks want to hear me rap beggin' for freestyle skills
I've served so many rappers I can make a land field fool
You've doubt for a mic dude, the Ice is a jewel
Fuck rules , I got more pool than a mule
Matter of fact, never comprehend the styles I sin
I've been breakin', annihilate fakes and tens
See I'm a nigga from the West Side cheered I peel libs
What prayin' that you do hill when I all ready did
Like your girl gotta admit she was a sexy bitch
But I hit it with the Gin so my nuts don't itch
(Whta, what, what?)
[Buckshot Shorty]
Buck's got ya locked, body drawn like pit bulls
We don't give a fuck if we have to pull, click, shit
Brooklyn niggas is known to rep-resent
Any nigga happened that's why I left
Niggas get strep-throats, throats get strepped
Get your shit taken then your shit is kept
Uh, shit in a step, if not got your back broke
Plus ya jaw tapped, snapped your 'Adams Ap'
It's just a fact that niggas ain't shit
Ain't shit like Egyptians, nigga trippin'
Beenie-eyed, never slippin', I'm grippin' the four-twenty
Motherfuck the bullshit talk - where the money?
Years ago, a friend of me ask me to start up a company
Duck Down's the name, rap music is the aim
Lyrically I bring the pain and lock the game with no padlock and chain
Some said that Buck went bust
But when I came out, I left 'em all in the dust
Look at your sound scam, original brown man
Makin' million everytime I drop a jam
[Ice-T]
Nigga duck, DJ drop the cut, huh
250 niggas throw they sets up
L.A. style, nigga what? (West Side!!)
If you've never seen it before they'll put a knot in your gut
Stand up, check your areas your group, your troops
These gang killers is real plus they, off the loot
Proceedin' to leave a nigga bleedin'
They love to fuck up in a frenzy, let fuckin' sharks feed me
Bitches start screamin' and stampedin'
Thank God it's evening, I didn't leave the burner in the B.M.
Where my nigga Buck, nobody seen him
Probably in the Eye Of The Storm where the ill perform, perform, perform...
Ice-T's "Eye of the Storm" features Buckshot Shorty and KAM. In the track, Buckshot raps about being the best emcee and ridicules other rappers for not being valuable in the money market, while also taking shots about their absence of authenticity. He paints a picture of violence and danger as he references the police coming to a party and Buckshot fleeing. However, Buckshot also emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurship and creating your own wealth. Ice-T also chimes in with a boastful verse in which he talks about his street credibility, success in the music industry, and his expensive possessions. The two rappers collaborate to create a gritty and intense track that emulates the true essence of West Coast hip-hop.
Line by Line Meaning
Aiyyo this is Kam representin' Watts in Compton
This is Kam from Watts in Compton introducing the song
Anything can happen
Unexpected things can occur
Don't stop, huh, ha, huh, uh, yeah, shit
Keep going, expressing excitement and enthusiasm
Buckshot, he be the emcee
Buckshot is the rapper
What, watch your step
Be careful and cautious
Can I hear it for Buckshot? (Buckshot)
Let's give a shout out for Buckshot
Buck's hot, spell it and yell it but the shit don't stop
Buckshot is talented, and his success continues
It be hot, why'all niggas is worthless in the money market
You guys are not valuable in the financial industry
I'm buck you ain't worth shit, nigga what?
I'm successful, while you are insignificant
Think about it, shorty what you drivin' stoned by your daddy
Consider this, young one, you only have what your father provided
Oops, you almost had me, geesed up until I saw the truth
You almost fooled me, acting confident until I discovered the reality
And one day I see you standin' at a token booth
I witnessed you working at a low-paying job
It was on a hot wet night, I think it was a Saturday
I remember a specific night, possibly a Saturday, with hot and rainy weather
Right after that party that he lead out down the way
Immediately following a party he organized nearby
Gunshots spread - everyday, all day (fuck!)
Gunfire is a regular occurrence in our daily lives
D.T.'s rushed the party in 2K
The police came to the party in 2000
Buck - The Beef be - fled the scene right before the cops
Buckshot escaped before the police arrived
And the Swats came with the triple beam
The SWAT team arrived with their advanced equipment
Uh, shit is real you know how we do when the young niggas peel out
This is reality, and we, the young people, will quickly leave
Don't squeal [undecipherable]
Don't snitch or give away information
If you niggas don't know you should know by now
If you guys are unaware, you should be aware at this point
Ice got more game than the law allows
I have an abundance of skills and knowledge
Straight up - the biggest baller in the industry
Undoubtedly the most successful and influential person in the music industry
Went straight from pimpin' hoes on the NBC
I transitioned from being a pimp to a successful career on NBC
Do you feel me? I dealed it, ace off the bottom
Do you understand? I played my cards expertly
Hoe's got 'em, I'm the one you just can't fade
I control the women, and no one can compete with me
Rolex in the tenth grade, hair was laid
I had a Rolex watch when I was in tenth grade, and my hair was perfectly styled
Everything I wore to school baby was tailor made
All my clothes for school were custom-made
Shot dice in the bathroom on my knees
I played gambling games in the bathroom, kneeling down
I'll roll across the break and break that ass with these
I will roll the dice and defeat my opponents
Start hittin' jewel-licks, re-investin' in ki's
I began robbing jewelry stores and investing in kilos of drugs
Drop the top on the flo', let you feel the breeze
I lowered the convertible top of my car to let you experience the cool air
Trees make my eyes bleed I come from an ill breed
Marijuana makes my eyes red, I come from a tough and rebellious background
Thoroughbred born from a strong seed
I am born from a powerful and resilient lineage
Led by a bunch of individuals (Ali)
Guided by a group of unique and independent people, like Muhammad Ali
Uh, criminals to generals - this is like wow!
From criminals to leaders, this is astonishing
Look at how my brain ay blew you out the frames
Witness how my intelligence and creativity exceed your expectations
Twist of fate cause you say the same shit now
Ironically, you are now speaking the same nonsense as me
The Local Mobb Grill and let why'all niggas know I'm dead
The Local Mobb Grill exposes the truth that I'm unbeatable
I'm serious, somebody can get killed
I'm not joking, someone could lose their life
Wait for the fire drill and when you start to smell the smoke
Be patient for the chaotic situation, and when you sense danger
Run nigga Buck ain't no joke I'll buck a shot at your zipped up coat
Buckshot should run because I'll shoot at his concealed gun
Chop the throat like a blow from Judo, nigga you know
Cut the throat with a forceful strike, you understand
Is it new year God? I'm comin' back mad-hard
Is it a new beginning? I'm returning aggressively
Movin' harder than a convict with a shack in the yard
Moving with more intensity than a prisoner with limited freedom
New Jacks want to hear me rap beggin' for freestyle skills
Inexperienced rappers want to hear me freestyle and showcase my skills
I've served so many rappers I can make a land field fool
I've defeated numerous rappers, to the point where I can easily outsmart them
You've doubt for a mic dude, the Ice is a jewel
You underestimate me as a rapper, but I'm a valuable gem in the industry
Fuck rules, I got more pool than a mule
I disregard rules because I have more influence and power than anyone
Matter of fact, never comprehend the styles I sin
In fact, you can never fully understand the distinctive styles I possess
I've been breakin', annihilate fakes and tens
I have been excelling and eliminating fake and mediocre artists
See I'm a nigga from the West Side cheered I peel libs
As a person from the West Side, I am celebrated and admired
What prayin' that you do hill when I all ready did
You hope to achieve success, but I've already accomplished it
Like your girl gotta admit she was a sexy bitch
Even your girlfriend must acknowledge she was attractive
But I hit it with the Gin so my nuts don't itch
But I had sex with her under the influence of Gin to avoid any discomfort
(Whta, what, what?)
(Expressing surprise or confusion)
Buck's got ya locked, body drawn like pit bulls
Buckshot has control over everyone, causing them to be tense and on guard
We don't give a fuck if we have to pull, click, shit
We don't care if we have to resort to violence or use firearms
Brooklyn niggas is known to rep-resent
People from Brooklyn are known for representing their neighborhood
Any nigga happened that's why I left
If anything happened, that's why I left the situation
Niggas get strep-throats, throats get strepped
Some men get infected with diseases, and their throats may get affected
Get your shit taken then your shit is kept
If you lose your belongings, someone else will keep them
Uh, shit in a step, if not got your back broke
Be cautious because if you make a mistake, you'll face serious consequences
Plus ya jaw tapped, snapped your 'Adams Ap'
Your jaw will be hit, causing your Adam's apple to pop
It's just a fact that niggas ain't shit
It's a sad truth that some men are worthless
Ain't shit like Egyptians, nigga trippin'
They are worthless, just like the ancient Egyptians
Beenie-eyed, never slippin', I'm grippin' the four-twenty
Alert and attentive, never making mistakes, holding a firearm
Motherfuck the bullshit talk - where the money?
Ignore the nonsense, let's focus on where the wealth is
Years ago, a friend of me ask me to start up a company
A long time ago, a friend suggested I establish a business
Duck Down's the name, rap music is the aim
The name of the company is Duck Down, and our goal is rap music
Lyrically I bring the pain and lock the game with no padlock and chain
My lyrics bring intense emotions and dominate the rap industry without the need for physical restraints
Some said that Buck went bust
Some people claimed that Buckshot failed
But when I came out, I left 'em all in the dust
However, when I emerged, I surpassed all their expectations
Look at your sound scam, original brown man
Your music style is deceptive, while I remain an authentic individual
Makin' million everytime I drop a jam
Earning millions of dollars every time I release a song
Nigga duck, DJ drop the cut, huh
Prepare yourself, the DJ is about to play a great song
250 niggas throw they sets up
250 people raise their gang signs
L.A. style, nigga what? (West Side!!)
Representing the Los Angeles style and the West Side
If you've never seen it before they'll put a knot in your gut
If you haven't witnessed it before, it will surprise and shock you
Stand up, check your areas your group, your troops
Be alert, evaluate your surroundings, your team, and your allies
These gang killers are real plus they, off the loot
These gang members are genuine and ruthless, taking money by force
Proceedin' to leave a nigga bleedin'
Continuing to cause someone to bleed
They love to fuck up in a frenzy, let fuckin' sharks feed me
They enjoy causing chaos and frenzy, letting dangerous people take advantage of me
Bitches start screamin' and stampedin'
Women begin screaming and running in a panicked manner
Thank God it's evening, I didn't leave the burner in the B.M.
Thankfully, it's nighttime, and I didn't leave my gun in the car
Where my nigga Buck, nobody seen him
Nobody has seen my friend Buckshot
Probably in the Eye Of The Storm where the ill perform, perform, perform...
He is most likely in a dangerous and intense situation, where talented people excel
Lyrics © SUBLIME BASEMENT TUNEZ
Written by: DAMON KRUKOWSKI, NAOMI YANG
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