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.
This is Who I Am
Ill Bill Lyrics
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I get up, I go to my methadone program to get my meth. I drink my meth and I go make some money and go get whatever I can get high on. That's about it. f*****g get high. What else is there?
[Chorus]
This is who I am, this is what the world made me
I don't give a f**k whether you love me or hate me
Hated by most, loved by few, respected by all
This is who I am, this is what the world made me
I don't give a f**k whether you love me or hate me
I'm gonna ride like that, forever at war
Hated by most, loved by few, respected by all
[Verse 1]
With everything you gain there's something you lose
You best be real clear on that, something you choose
Sometimes the most valuable things mean nothing to fools
And they don't want it till they see it means something to you
But you can't have what's mine, homie, get your own
Get the f**k out my face and stay in your lane
You ain't nothing like me, kid, we ain't the same
Get the f**k off my d**k and stay in your lane
Old school like Power Play, lounging with Fatal
Nas rhyming in the lobby, Rakim in the ?
Before Non Phixion I was up at Chung King
With Onyx and Jam Master J puffing the chronic
A good dude, rest in peace
RIP, the big DS as well, I'mma spark the L
Think about hard it was to come up in the game
Over twenty years I love it the same
Matter fact even love it more at the end of the day
Been wanting to work with Muggs
Since Cypress first dropped Real Estate
Now I'm doing what I want to do, La Coka Nostra
I won't stop till I'm on the wanted poster
Came a long way from talent shows with Black Moon
When Chuck Chilla was the manager for both of our groups
This is '92, I'm talking bout fifteen years ago
In the Who's Got Da Props video with Gucci Row
My world, my life's deep, you can't imagine
Cause the lies torture hatred in my soul like a cancer
Neither can be bought nor sold no matter the ransom
And neither truly exists without the other as the answer
Mankind so inherently evil
We made laws, religion, and jails simply to protect us from ourselves
Got too many cases, get arrested for robberies that I didn't do
My mugshot's in regular rotation
[Chorus]
This is who I am
This is who I am
Submited By : CaSPeR Hatim
The lyrics to Ill Bill's "This is Who I Am" give a deeply personal insight into the rapper's life and mindset. The opening dialogue from "Uncle Howie" sets the tone for the rest of the song, with his matter-of-fact account of his drug use and motivations. The chorus states that Ill Bill is unapologetic about who he is and how the world has shaped him; he's going to live his life on his own terms, even if that means being hated by many.
The verses delve into the complexities of Ill Bill's experiences and beliefs. He acknowledges that life is full of trade-offs, and that what may seem valuable to some is meaningless to others. He asserts his individuality, warning those who try to imitate or belittle him to stay in their own lane. He also reflects on his journey as a rapper, from hanging out with legends like Nas and Jam Master J to forming the group La Coka Nostra. Ill Bill has faced many challenges on his path to success, including false accusations of robbery, but he remains determined to keep pushing forward.
Overall, "This is Who I Am" is a powerful declaration of self-determination and defiance. Ill Bill refuses to be constrained by societal norms or others' expectations, and instead embraces his own identity and experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
This is who I am, this is what the world made me
I am the culmination of my experiences in this world
I don't give a f**k whether you love me or hate me
I am comfortable in my own skin and do not seek validation or approval from others
I'm gonna die like that, forever at war
I will never back down from a fight, even in the face of death
Hated by most, loved by few, respected by all
Despite being disliked by many, those who know me well admire my strength and resilience
With everything you gain there's something you lose
Life is a trade-off and every gain comes at a cost
You best be real clear on that, something you choose
It is important to be aware of the choices you make and their potential consequences
Sometimes the most valuable things mean nothing to fools
People who lack insight might fail to appreciate the true worth of something important
And they don't want it till they see it means something to you
Others may not value something until they see how much it means to you
But you can't have what's mine, homie, get your own
I have worked hard for my success and will not allow others to take what I have earned
Get the f**k out my face and stay in your lane
I have no patience for those who try to interfere with my goals
You ain't nothing like me, kid, we ain't the same
I am unique and cannot be compared to others
Old school like Power Play, lounging with Fatal
I have been involved in the hip-hop scene for a long time and have strong connections to other artists
Now I'm doing what I want to do, La Coka Nostra
I am currently pursuing my own artistic vision with my group La Coka Nostra
I won't stop till I'm on the wanted poster
I am determined to achieve great things and will not rest until I have made a name for myself
Mankind so inherently evil
Human nature can be cruel and selfish
We made laws, religion, and jails simply to protect us from ourselves
Society has created structures to control human behavior and prevent chaos
Got too many cases, get arrested for robberies that I didn't do
I have been unfairly targeted by law enforcement and falsely accused of crimes
My mugshot's in regular rotation
My criminal record is regularly publicized and used against me
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