In late 1994, MC Serch (of 3rd Bass fame) took his protégé Sabac Red and teamed him up with DJ Eclipse and Ill Bill, thereby creating the group known as Non Phixion. Within six months Goretex, a childhood friend of Ill Bill, had joined the crew after freestyling for MC Serch. MC Serch did not appear in Non Phixions first album "The Future Is Now". Non Phixion made two studio albums and a promotional tape named "The Past, The Present And The Future Is Now" that was released before their first album "The Future Is Now", all Non Phixion's work is highly regarded in the underground hip hop scene. Ill Bills brother Necro produced a lot of material for Non Phixion, including most of "The Past, The Present And The Future Is Now" and several other tracks from "The Green CD" and "The Future Is Now".
Circle of Tyrants was an underground hip hop group consisting of Necro, Ill BIll, Mr Hyde and Goretex. The group only released one album, named "The Circle of Tyrants" which was released in 2005 under Necro's Psycho-Logical-Records. Necro produced all tracks on this album. Though only releasing one album, these four members often collaborated at the same time on the members solo albums.
Founded in late 2005 with no intention to record an album, La Coka Nostra was more a loose collective of artists connected through Danny Boy than a group. Having taken time off from rap after the break-up of House of Pain, Danny Boy took to working in video production and fashion as well as mentoring other artists. He met Slaine in Boston and, impressed with his writing, brought him to L.A. to record some tracks. Eventually it turned into more of a group effort including the former members of House of Pain and Ill Bill, it was announced that Everlast would be leaving La Coka Nostra due to his daughter's medical issues.
Heavy Metal Kings is a group featuring veteran rappers Ill Bill (Non Phixion/La Coka Nostra) and Vinnie Paz (Jedi Mind Tricks/Army of the Pharaohs). In 2006, Ill Bill was featured on the single "Heavy Metal Kings" by hip hop duo Jedi Mind Tricks, released through Babygrande Records.
Ill Bill and Vinnie Paz have since combined forces to form a group of the same name, "Heavy Metal Kings," and record a full self-titled album to be released April 5, 2011 through Enemy Soil/Uncle Howie.
Heavy Metal Kings 2 was officially confirmed and recording in 2013. It was announced that the album would be in stores in 2014 however as of March 2015 has yet to be released.
Heavy Metal Kings VS DJ Muggs was posted to be in the works by an associated producer on 2011, to this date this album has had no more updates or information released. It is not known if this album is still in the works.
The Wolf
Ill Bill Lyrics
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these streets is vietnam/
I'm like Jesus tryin to complete a Psalm/
I believe in Islam/
Heathens can bleed till they gone/
Its on, anyone can get hit/
Anyone can get the center of their energy split/
Ya'll bitch rappers only got hearts on Valentine's/
And all ya'll that wanna know how my metal feel/
It get settled in the temple when my beretta kill/
My pen bleeds the ink ya'll spill
But ya'll still seem to think ya'll real/
Jedi mind real put the 9 to your grill/
We spit real...and ya'll run for the hills/
I'll stab you in the back till it weakens the knees/
And smash you with a statue of Jesus that bleeds/
The lyrics of "The Wolf," specifically Vinnie Paz's verse, centers around the theme of violence and struggle in the streets, likening it to the intensity of war in Vietnam. The use of religious imagery is also prevalent, with references to Jesus and Islam amidst the violent language. The line "Heathens can bleed till they gone/ Its on" highlights the sense of ultimate and unyielding violence, where even those who do not believe in a higher power are subjected to the brutality of the streets. The line "My pen bleeds the ink ya'll spill/ But ya'll still seem to think ya'll real" also speaks to the idea of authenticity, whereby Vinnie Paz asserts that his experiences and the pain he has endured are the real thing, unlike the other rappers who he calls "bitch rappers" with hearts only on Valentine's.
Additionally, there are references to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as he calls out those who claim to represent Palestine without truly understanding the struggle. The lines "Ya'll bitch rappers only got hearts on Valentine's/ And all ya'll that wanna know how my metal feel/ It get settled in the temple when my beretta kill" further reinforce the violent themes, with language like "metal" and "beretta kill" indicating that the struggle in the streets is not just emotional or metaphorical, but has real, deadly consequences. Finally, the last line "I'll stab you in the back till it weakens the knees/ And smash you with a statue of Jesus that bleeds" is a striking image that speaks to the brutality of weapons and religious symbolism in the world that Vinnie Paz and the other members of Jedi Mind Tricks and Sabac Red occupy.
Line by Line Meaning
these streets is vietnam/
These streets are reminiscent of the battles that took place in Vietnam, with violence and chaos being a common sight.
I'm like Jesus tryin to complete a Psalm/
I'm struggling to achieve something meaningful, like Jesus trying to finish writing a Psalm (a religious hymn).
I believe in Islam/
I have faith in Islam, a religion that stresses the importance of inner peace and reflection.
Heathens can bleed till they gone/
Even those who are considered heathens or non-believers in my religion can still suffer and die from violence.
Its on, anyone can get hit/
Everyone is a potential target and can become a victim of violence at any time.
Anyone can get the center of their energy split/
Even the strongest and most centered individuals can be harmed and have their inner energy disrupted by violence.
My enemies fit, to face Palestine/
My enemies are ready and willing to engage in a conflict similar to the ongoing one in Palestine.
Ya'll bitch rappers only got hearts on Valentine's/
You weak and passive rappers only show any courage or compassion on Valentine's Day, but are otherwise lacking those qualities.
And all ya'll that wanna know how my metal feel/
For those curious about how I feel about using guns, I can tell you that it's settled in my mind that it's necessary for self-protection and retaliation.
It get settled in the temple when my beretta kill/
My conviction and justification for using guns is internalized in my mind and soul, especially when it comes to killing someone with my Beretta gun.
My pen bleeds the ink ya'll spill
My writing expresses the same passion and intensity as the violent actions you describe in your lyrics.
But ya'll still seem to think ya'll real/
Despite your violent lyrics, you still think you're authentic and genuine, when in reality you're not reflecting the true nature of violence and its consequences.
Jedi mind real put the 9 to your grill/
Jedi Mind Tricks is not just a name, it's a reflection of the real power we have to use guns (a 9mm) to hurt and silence our opponents.
We spit real...and ya'll run for the hills/
Our lyrics and actions are genuine and honest, and we instill fear in those who oppose us.
I'll stab you in the back till it weakens the knees/
I'll attack you from a position of vulnerability (stabbing you in the back), until you're weakened and unable to fight back (your knees give out).
And smash you with a statue of Jesus that bleeds/
I'll use a figurine of Jesus, who represents peace and love, as a weapon to harm and kill you, reflecting the irony and hypocrisy of violence in the name of religion.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: JAIRO A FUENTES, KEVIN GORMAN BALDWIN, VINCENT LUVINER, WILLIAM BRAUNSTEIN
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@strykersteel3914
2:29 Yeahh the street is vietnam
I'm like Jesus tryin to complete a Psalm
I believe in Islam
Heathens can bleed till they gone
Its on
anyone can get hit
Anyone can get the center of their energy split
My enemies fit
to face Palestine
Ya'll bitch rappers only got heart on Valentine's
And all ya'll that wanna know how my metal feel
It get settled in the temple when my beretta kill
My pen bleeds the ink ya'll spill
But ya'll still seem to think ya'll real
Jedi mind real
put the 9 to your grill
We spit real...
and ya'll run for the hills
I'll stab you in the back till it weakens the knees
Then smash you with a statue of Jesus that bleeds
@Capadona40
Stoupe was on another level with this beat / sample. Genius
@Rob-rs8rl
That Max Payne sample. Unreal.
@djxeroic1436
Still gives me chills
@brianbelmont6370
It's boondock saints
@jonmichael3280
@Brian Belmont no it's not!
@OmegaSaiyan92
@@brianbelmont6370Byzantine Power Game, look it up
@nonexistent282
Wow just realized that and I consider myself a big Max payne
@DownrightCynical
The ambient sounds of Max Payne fit this song perfect.
@DownrightCynical
Copper Fronts Heck yeah man, that mission scared me so much as a kid, and it brought back so much nostalgia when I heard this song, unfortunately I didn't hear wolf until last year, so I was a little late, haha.
@harrisonlevicky411
Was just gonna say that