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.
Fly By
Ice-T Lyrics
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As I set it off
All playin' the wall
It's time to sweat it off
Anybody with staatic oh please try
I'll do ya like Godfather 3
And do a fly by
Time to rip and hit and strangle
And toy emcees
With their names on the front page
I bury in shallow graves
I don't rap to girls on my L.P.
I don't beg for pussy
I love the ladies
aand they love me right back
Now who's the mac?
Mission accomplished
I came to stomp this microphone
And leave suckers unconscious
and if you uthink
Yo got an S on your chest
You better wear two vests
Watch your back, your front
I always hit, don't bunt
Crazy posse
When I'm on a duck hunt
Emcee Ice-T answers to no one
Load my rhymes
And cock 'em like a shotgun
Let off like frags from a pipe bomb
A low stroll
and my mic in my right palm
The cops hate me
And that's right they oughta
Before my crew
Gets to their daughters
Nat the Cat Grandmaster Caz
The song "Fly By" by Ice-T is a rap tune that boasts of the artist's skill, confidence, and the toughness of his crew. The lyrics begin with Ice-T instructing everyone to move away from the microphone as he takes over. He asserts that it is time to get active and deal with anyone who tries to challenge him. His confidence is evident when he says he'll handle them like in the Godfather 3 movie, where the main character eliminates his enemies. His pride in his skills and accomplishments is also clear as he talks about eating Guardian Angels, who are traditionally known for protecting people. Ice-T goes on to diss toy emcees who are featured in the newspaper, and he buries them in shallow graves.
The artist clarifies that he doesn't make songs for women to show how tough he is; however, he loves women, and they love him back. Ice-T does a lot of name-calling but ultimately states that he answers to nobody. He proceeds to warn his listeners that if they're wearing an S on their chest, they better put on two vests because he hits hard. They should watch their front and back, he never throws curveballs, and when he is on a duck hunt with his posse, he means business. The last line mentions that the police hate him, primarily because of his crew's behavior towards their daughters.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody step back from the mic
Make way for the hard-hitting rhymes that I'm about to say.
As I set it off
I'm about to start this rap and it's going to be fire.
All playin' the wall
Everyone who is not paying attention, start listening up now.
It's time to sweat it off
Get ready for some intense, serious business rap right now.
Anybody with staatic oh please try
If anyone wants to challenge my rhymes or style, I dare them to try and fail.
I'll do ya like Godfather 3
I will go to great lengths to shut you down and get rid of you like the final Godfather movie.
And do a fly by
I am going to come in hot, hit hard, and then leave quickly like a fly by.
Time to rip and hit and strangle
I'm out here to wreck everything and anyone who gets in my path.
I eat Guardian Angels
I am so ruthless that even the Guardian Angels can't protect themselves from me or my rhymes.
And toy emcees
I will play with inexperienced emcees, dominating them in the rap game.
With their names on the front page
I will ruin the reputation of emcees who dare to challenge me to prove their worth.
I bury in shallow graves
I end the careers of rappers who try to come up against me, leaving them forgotten and buried.
I don't rap to girls on my L.P.
I don't rap just to get with girls or to impress them on my latest album.
I don't beg for pussy
I don't lower myself by begging for sex. Instead, I focus on connecting with real women in genuine ways.
I love the ladies
I have a true appreciation for women and respect their strength and beauty.
aand they love me right back
Because of my genuine appreciation for women, they show me the same back.
Now who's the mac?
Who else can be as smooth and respected like I am? Nobody.
Mission accomplished
I always come into the game with a plan, and I always execute it perfectly.
I came to stomp this microphone
I am going to completely dominate this mic and let everyone know who's boss in this rap world.
And leave suckers unconscious
My rhymes will be so hard-hitting that they will knock out everyone else in the rap game.
and if you uthink
If you even for a second think that you are better than me at rapping, think again.
Yo got an S on your chest
People need to quit thinking they are supermen and take a step back to embrace the hard truth.
You better wear two vests
If you do think you are some kind of superhero in the rap game, watch your back and your front because I'm coming for you.
Watch your back, your front
Those who think they can hang with me need to watch out because they will be hit from all sides.
I always hit, don't bunt
I don't play it safe, I always come to win in every situation.
Crazy posse
My crew is a bit insane but always has my back and will go to all ends to win the rap game.
When I'm on a duck hunt
When I hone in on my target, there is nowhere it can hide and nowhere it will not be found.
Emcee Ice-T answers to no one
Nobody in the rap game can question my dominance or stand up to me.
Load my rhymes
I am stocked with lines that are going to knock out my opponents.
And cock 'em like a shotgun
I am ready to unleash the power of my rhymes like a shotgun blast and leave everyone around me stunned.
Let off like frags from a pipe bomb
My rhymes will be so explosive and intense they will resonate in everyone and explode like pipe bombs.
A low stroll
I have a smooth and confident walk, daring anyone to challenge or even meet me halfway.
and my mic in my right palm
I hold my mic in a way that emotes the same confidence that I have in my rhymes.
The cops hate me
The police have a vendetta against me, but I won't allow them to stop my shine and progress.
And that's right they oughta
It's okay if the police hate me because it only means that I am doing something right.
Before my crew
Nobody better mess with my posse, because I will make sure they will be taken down too.
Gets to their daughters
If anyone tries to get in my way, my group will come after them and make sure they are taken down before they can even raise a finger.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TRACY LAUREN MARROW
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ace Cool J
Legendary music!! Ice T still going strong!! Greats never die, they only multiply:)
Leo licursi
Best
foreign warren
Once upon a time when rap was good...
G Kelley
Once upon a time when rap was GREAT
Pascal Gsk
Du rap de légende d'Ice T qui claque avec un groove incroyable.
Nick Ault
been playing this in my car today what a tune
Impales One
Gotta b my most fave track of OG hands fkn down 👊🏻
Kevin Hennessy
Pure Classic From a Classic Album Ice T O. G. Original Gangster - Ice T One Of The Greatest Rappers Ever To Touch The Mic 🎤 They All Killed This 🔥🔥🔥
Tomislav Rancic
glory days 4 Ice T ....quality music
G Kelley
Arguably from the greatest rap album of all time