Joell will release his street album called "The Brick (Bodega Chronicles)" April 24 on Koch Records. The album was recorded while Joell was trying to get signed and going through some tough times personally. Even though he is signed to Aftermath Entertainment, Dr.Dre allowed him to release the street album on Koch Records. The Brick will feature productions from DJ Premier, Showbiz, The Alchemist, Domingo, Ho Chi from Killahertz Productions, Lil' Fame of M.O.P., Novel, and Moss, among others. Guest spots will include Big Daddy Kane, Styles P, Big Noyd, M.O.P, Akon, Immortal Technique, Grafh, Ras Kass, Stimuli, and Novel.
He is currently part of the hip-hop supergroup Slaughterhouse
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Joell Ortiz Lyrics
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On a simple line day by day
The earth spins on its axis
One man struggles while another relaxes
There's a hole in my soul like a cavity
Seems the world is out to gather just by gravity
The wheel keeps turning the sky's rearranging
I'd like to feel that you could be free
Look up at the blue skies beneath a new tree
Sometime again you'll turn green and the sea turns red
My son I said the power of reflection's over my head
The big wheel keeps on turning
On a simple line day by day
The earth spins on its axis
One man struggles while another relaxes
We sang about the sun and danced among the trees
And we listened to the whisper of the city on the breeze
Will you cry in the most in a lead-free zone
Down within the shadows where the factories drone?
On the surface of the wheel they build another town
And so the green come tumbling down
Yes close your eyes and hold me tight
And I'll show you sunset sometime again
The big wheel keeps on turning
On a simple line day by day
The earth spins on its axis
One man struggles while another relaxes
As a child solemn pray my hope hides in disguise
While satellites and cameras watch from the skies
An acid drop of rain recycled from the sea
It washed away my shadow burnt a hole in me
And all the king's men
Cannot put it back again
But the ghetto sun will nurture life
And mend my soul sometime again
For the big wheel keeps on turning
On a simple line day by day
The earth spins on its axis
One man struggles while another relaxes
For the big wheel keeps on turning
On a simple line day by day
The earth spins on its axis
One man struggles while another relaxes
For the big wheel keeps on turning
On a simple line day by day
The earth spins on its axis
One man struggles while another relaxes
The lyrics of Joell Ortiz's "125 Pt. 3" are about the cyclical nature of life and the struggles that come with it. The "big wheel" represents the constant rotation of life, with one man struggling while another relaxes. The earth continues to spin on its axis, while everything around us changes. One line emphasizes the belief that the world is against us, stating "Seems the world is out to gather just by gravity."
Ortiz reflects on the changing state of the world, pointing out that the weather is changing and the trees are turning green again. He wishes for his son to experience freedom and to see the blue skies beneath a new tree. However, he acknowledges that the power of reflection is over his head, and that the struggles of life are difficult to overcome.
Line by Line Meaning
The big wheel keeps on turning
Life and the world keep moving forward on a never-ending cycle.
On a simple line day by day
Each day passes by in a routine, unchanging pattern.
The earth spins on its axis
The planet rotates on its own axis, causing night and day.
One man struggles while another relaxes
Life is not equal and fair - some people have it harder while others have it easier.
There's a hole in my soul like a cavity
The artist is feeling an emptiness inside him that cannot be filled.
Seems the world is out to gather just by gravity
The world is filled with things that seem to pull people down or bring them together.
The wheel keeps turning the sky's rearranging
Life goes on and changes happen, whether we like it or not.
Look my son the weather is changing
The artist is passing on their observation of the changing world to their child.
I'd like to feel that you could be free
The artist wants their child to experience freedom and liberation in life.
Look up at the blue skies beneath a new tree
The artist wants their child to appreciate the beauty of nature.
Sometime again you'll turn green and the sea turns red
The world is unpredictable and things can change suddenly and without warning.
My son I said the power of reflection's over my head
The artist is admitting that they struggle to understand and reflect upon the complexities and nuances of life.
We sang about the sun and danced among the trees
The singer is reminiscing about a time when life was simpler and more carefree.
And we listened to the whisper of the city on the breeze
The singer remembers a time when they were more aware of the sounds of the environment around them.
Will you cry in the most in a lead-free zone
The singer is questioning whether their child will be able to cry without fear or worry in a safe, pollutant-free environment.
Down within the shadows where the factories drone?
The artist is concerned about the impact of industrialization and manufacturing on the environment.
On the surface of the wheel they build another town
Society and civilization are constantly expanding and growing.
And so the green come tumbling down
As society expands, the natural environment is destroyed and lost.
Yes close your eyes and hold me tight
The singer wants their child to feel safe and protected in their arms.
And I'll show you sunset sometime again
The artist promises to show their child the beauty of nature and the world again someday in the future.
As a child solemn pray my hope hides in disguise
As a child, the artist had hopes and dreams that they may have hidden or kept secret.
While satellites and cameras watch from the skies
In the modern world, technology is always watching and monitoring our actions.
An acid drop of rain recycled from the sea
Even the seemingly innocuous and natural things in the world can have negative effects on the environment.
It washed away my shadow burnt a hole in me
The negative effects of the environment and society can leave a lasting impact on a person's life and identity.
And all the king's men cannot put it back again
Once something is broken or damaged, it cannot always be fixed by those in positions of power.
But the ghetto sun will nurture life
Even in bleak, difficult circumstances, there is still hope and possibility for growth and life.
And mend my soul sometime again
Through the forces of the universe and the environment, it is possible to heal and recover from damage and trauma.
For the big wheel keeps on turning
The cycle of life and the world keeps moving forward.
On a simple line day by day
Each day is a simple, routine part of the larger cycle of life.
The earth spins on its axis
The planet continues to rotate and move through space as part of the larger universe.
One man struggles while another relaxes
Life is not equal and fair - some people have it harder while others have it easier.
Contributed by Isabelle N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Wedinson G. Santos
2022 this rap is like wine get better with the years
Here the lyrics for better experience 😅
125 grams (BIO)
Intro]
Mirror mirror on the wall
Who's the most feared up and coming emcee of them all
Verse]
Joell Ortiz but of course you crazy?
That kid's been nothing but short of awesome lately
His mixtape received 4 stars in the U.K
Turned S.O.B's down several Tuesdays
Valet it up on hot 9 with Kay Slay
He on NBA Live 05
Cuz EA sponsored the rap battle last year that he won
A flight from L.A. headed back to where he from
Six hours so he copped a little something to read son
Source Mag page 66 was a regun
He got Unsigned Hype the recognition had begun
Very next Monday was XXL's Chairman Choice
Recently the P.R. Parade got to hear his voice
Now he back in XXL this time show and prove
Cuz he writing hit records and his shows improved
He's the dude you need to worry about
Three more mixtapes done he fina' put those out
Thats how he laugh at doubt
If I was you I would clear his path
Cuz everything about him say you wouldn't really wanna feel his wrath
He turned down three deals this last month
Labels playing tug a war with his name, he who they want
He signing over here "Nope", He signing over here "Nope"
The both of ya'll wrong, he grinding over there
In a city near you trying to strengthen his fan base
Layin down cuts like a band-aid
Know how many dudes this man paid, the list is endless
He carried big crates just to get in the club
And when he got in the club he gave out his mixtapes
His work ethic is great, his drives like T-Mac's
You let him go or share a poster, RELAX
Ease back give him room to breathe
All those who hated will all soon believe
All those who made it will all soon just leave
Once their fans get a whif of Mister Ortiz
He spits it raw please, don't confuse him with these other cats
He's a full workout they three jumping jacks
Front to back he's an obstacle to overcome
I mean you know nothing's impossible but don't be dumb
He grew up in Cooper Projects so you know he's slum
The only child, homie wild, he the only one I ever heard nick named the Peoples Champ
Underdog all his life earned his stripes doing things he ain't like
Like igniting the fifth all night hugging the strip serving a pregnant bitch hard white
He happy that his mom's never sucked a glass pipe
She use to sniff, getting her off that shit was a fight
Why the fuck you think homeboy go hard when he writes
Trying to make his future bright cuz his past got him tight
His cash might be light, pockets empty kid
But same time next year its MTV Cribs
He put his life on it twice on it
To make sure he can't ask that, his crib must gon' have a nice price on it
Chandalier's with the ice on it, Persian rugs with no mice on it
Huge T.V screens with classics episodes of Miami Vice on it
Indoor pool and the floor got a mic on it
Plaques all over the wall with his name engraved nice on it
Man listen his ambition gonna have the game locked like the box in San Quentin
Fin to win his race cuz he ran different
In through the nose out through the mouth
Not worrying bout his competition radio clout
Look straight same pace let them nigga's be out
They true colors gonna show later on, when they breathing all heavy and they legs is worn
Duke gone from having an ill buzz in the street
Yo yo, don't nobody give a fuck when he speak
I know, it could happen in a couple of weeks
Lifes a bitch ain't it?
But me I love every picture that this kid painted
He the difference between artists and rappers
Artists draw hits, rappers take flicks
Other rappers trace-it, man these nigga's ain't shit
Everything's ba-sic, they should claim the same clique
That's why everything he give hip hop came sick
Like the syringe in the vein of an AIDS patient
Kane spit on this BK remix take that
The kid is co-signed by the dudes who made rap
Face facts G Rap told Mike he got a problem on his hands
Mike is Joell's A & R just so y'all understand
KRS responded with one word "Damn"
The cyphers complete once he shake Rakim hand
He a one man movement
General, Colonel, Sargent, Major, Private, and them youngin's on the front lines shooting
Gun high trooping through this war with his music
And he ain't gonna stop till he drop get use to it
He speak English fluent his spanish pequeño
So doing reggaeton is a slight problemo, plus he sound moreno
They ain't know he was spanish till he transformed form quick and got his government established
But none of this matters, if you nice you nice
You could be Ethiopian rhyming for rice
You could be Hatian trying to rhyme for your rights
You could be South African writing rhymes for ice
You could be Cuban rhyming to cop you a nice, little boat that'll make it to the U.S. coast over-night
It is what it is, in this biz you live
When you die, that's when your records sales sky high
He tryin to rep while he alive, his heart still beatin'
Brain still dumbin' his nerves still tweakin'
Stomach still growlin' cuz what he's eatin
Ain't enough, bring the twelve gauge out its duck season
Give him one reason your career is gone
Say his name on a song he'll put yours on a tombstone
Not a pizza either, I'm talkin everybody black down crying to the words of a speakin preacher (Amen)
He's a deep believer, in what goes around comes around and whats coming around is dope
And what went around is his name and the strength of his flow
His ill show his radio appearances and mo'
Some things is maybe's and some things for sure
Some niggas is crazy and some nigga's M.O
Some nigga's is lazy and some nigga's just won't stop working till they get what they deserve, ya know!
That nigga is Joe E double L O R-Tiz, pa' please you one match in the snow
He's like a crib on the sun sitting next to the fireplace with the heater on a million and one
This young man is hot he'll sun tan your block
He gon' keep firing, your gun jam alot
Heat rise, expect to see this man on the top...
[Outro]
Mirror mirror on the wall
Who's the most feared up and coming emcee of them all
Joell Ortiz what they call you crazy
That kid has been nothing but short of awesome lately
Shaun The Navigator
15 years later, and STILL 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
John Doe
16 years still here....YAOWA
Wedinson G. Santos
2022 this rap is like wine get better with the years
Here the lyrics for better experience 😅
125 grams (BIO)
Intro]
Mirror mirror on the wall
Who's the most feared up and coming emcee of them all
Verse]
Joell Ortiz but of course you crazy?
That kid's been nothing but short of awesome lately
His mixtape received 4 stars in the U.K
Turned S.O.B's down several Tuesdays
Valet it up on hot 9 with Kay Slay
He on NBA Live 05
Cuz EA sponsored the rap battle last year that he won
A flight from L.A. headed back to where he from
Six hours so he copped a little something to read son
Source Mag page 66 was a regun
He got Unsigned Hype the recognition had begun
Very next Monday was XXL's Chairman Choice
Recently the P.R. Parade got to hear his voice
Now he back in XXL this time show and prove
Cuz he writing hit records and his shows improved
He's the dude you need to worry about
Three more mixtapes done he fina' put those out
Thats how he laugh at doubt
If I was you I would clear his path
Cuz everything about him say you wouldn't really wanna feel his wrath
He turned down three deals this last month
Labels playing tug a war with his name, he who they want
He signing over here "Nope", He signing over here "Nope"
The both of ya'll wrong, he grinding over there
In a city near you trying to strengthen his fan base
Layin down cuts like a band-aid
Know how many dudes this man paid, the list is endless
He carried big crates just to get in the club
And when he got in the club he gave out his mixtapes
His work ethic is great, his drives like T-Mac's
You let him go or share a poster, RELAX
Ease back give him room to breathe
All those who hated will all soon believe
All those who made it will all soon just leave
Once their fans get a whif of Mister Ortiz
He spits it raw please, don't confuse him with these other cats
He's a full workout they three jumping jacks
Front to back he's an obstacle to overcome
I mean you know nothing's impossible but don't be dumb
He grew up in Cooper Projects so you know he's slum
The only child, homie wild, he the only one I ever heard nick named the Peoples Champ
Underdog all his life earned his stripes doing things he ain't like
Like igniting the fifth all night hugging the strip serving a pregnant bitch hard white
He happy that his mom's never sucked a glass pipe
She use to sniff, getting her off that shit was a fight
Why the fuck you think homeboy go hard when he writes
Trying to make his future bright cuz his past got him tight
His cash might be light, pockets empty kid
But same time next year its MTV Cribs
He put his life on it twice on it
To make sure he can't ask that, his crib must gon' have a nice price on it
Chandalier's with the ice on it, Persian rugs with no mice on it
Huge T.V screens with classics episodes of Miami Vice on it
Indoor pool and the floor got a mic on it
Plaques all over the wall with his name engraved nice on it
Man listen his ambition gonna have the game locked like the box in San Quentin
Fin to win his race cuz he ran different
In through the nose out through the mouth
Not worrying bout his competition radio clout
Look straight same pace let them nigga's be out
They true colors gonna show later on, when they breathing all heavy and they legs is worn
Duke gone from having an ill buzz in the street
Yo yo, don't nobody give a fuck when he speak
I know, it could happen in a couple of weeks
Lifes a bitch ain't it?
But me I love every picture that this kid painted
He the difference between artists and rappers
Artists draw hits, rappers take flicks
Other rappers trace-it, man these nigga's ain't shit
Everything's ba-sic, they should claim the same clique
That's why everything he give hip hop came sick
Like the syringe in the vein of an AIDS patient
Kane spit on this BK remix take that
The kid is co-signed by the dudes who made rap
Face facts G Rap told Mike he got a problem on his hands
Mike is Joell's A & R just so y'all understand
KRS responded with one word "Damn"
The cyphers complete once he shake Rakim hand
He a one man movement
General, Colonel, Sargent, Major, Private, and them youngin's on the front lines shooting
Gun high trooping through this war with his music
And he ain't gonna stop till he drop get use to it
He speak English fluent his spanish pequeño
So doing reggaeton is a slight problemo, plus he sound moreno
They ain't know he was spanish till he transformed form quick and got his government established
But none of this matters, if you nice you nice
You could be Ethiopian rhyming for rice
You could be Hatian trying to rhyme for your rights
You could be South African writing rhymes for ice
You could be Cuban rhyming to cop you a nice, little boat that'll make it to the U.S. coast over-night
It is what it is, in this biz you live
When you die, that's when your records sales sky high
He tryin to rep while he alive, his heart still beatin'
Brain still dumbin' his nerves still tweakin'
Stomach still growlin' cuz what he's eatin
Ain't enough, bring the twelve gauge out its duck season
Give him one reason your career is gone
Say his name on a song he'll put yours on a tombstone
Not a pizza either, I'm talkin everybody black down crying to the words of a speakin preacher (Amen)
He's a deep believer, in what goes around comes around and whats coming around is dope
And what went around is his name and the strength of his flow
His ill show his radio appearances and mo'
Some things is maybe's and some things for sure
Some niggas is crazy and some nigga's M.O
Some nigga's is lazy and some nigga's just won't stop working till they get what they deserve, ya know!
That nigga is Joe E double L O R-Tiz, pa' please you one match in the snow
He's like a crib on the sun sitting next to the fireplace with the heater on a million and one
This young man is hot he'll sun tan your block
He gon' keep firing, your gun jam alot
Heat rise, expect to see this man on the top...
[Outro]
Mirror mirror on the wall
Who's the most feared up and coming emcee of them all
Joell Ortiz what they call you crazy
That kid has been nothing but short of awesome lately
Alex alexisalexy
He'll never go platinum, he's too talented.
P.T.
Truth be told.
Respect.
Greg C
He's to hip hop
Storm
He bodied that record, resuscitated it, then bodied it again. Brooklyn's got a beast.
lucky3217
HIP HOP!
James Jim Jr.
Always had him
JT Eternal Renditions
Damn - This Is What The Game Is Missing - Hunger & Passion... Hope The Industry Don't Shut Him Out! This Guy Will Make Many Artist Go Back And Rewrite Their Rymes! Love It -