His rapping debut was on Dr. Dre's The Chronic in 1992, as a part of the duo Tha Dogg Pound with Daz. The two were among the first acts signed to Death Row Records. He released an album with Daz called Dogg Food in 1995 on Death Row Records. Kurupt became friends with the late rapper Tupac Shakur when Tupac signed with Death Row in 1996, and it was Tupac who gave him the nickname Young Gotti.
In 1997 Kurupt left Death Row records for a position at Antra Records as an A&R, but still remained on good terms with Suge and appeared on many albums published by Death Row. In 1998 under Artimus Records he released a double album called Kuruption which went platinum. Shortly after that he released The Streetz is a Mutha which also went platinum. In 2001 Tha Dogg Pound released 2002 under Death Row and Gotti & Dillinger under DPG and Artimus Records. That year Kurupt also released his third solo LP Space Boogie.
In 2002 Kurupt met back up with Death Row CEO Suge Knight shortly after he got out of jail and re-signed with Death Row Records (now renamed Tha Row). By signing with Tha Row, Kurupt started a feud with Daz, Snoop and all of the DPGC, his old friends.
In 2005, Kurupt finally released the long-awaited album Against The Grain. It was constantly delayed and though it was to be the first original musical release from Tha Row in many years, it was finally put out via Koch Records, which at the time distributed Death Row albums; they were sold all distribution rights. However, Kurupt and his label blamed lack of promotion for the release on heavy editing by the Koch staff.
On April 13, 2005, Kurupt reunited with his fellow Dogg Pound mates through the peace meeting labelled "Protect the West", in which several other West Coast rap icons united to put aside their differences in hope of banding together to bring the West Coast back to prominence in hip-hop. Snoop Dogg organized the gathering at which he also made peace with Kurupt's label CEO Suge Knight.
At this time, Kurupt also introduced to the world his latest protege, the rapper Immense. The two met in 2001 and Kurupt became his mentor soon after. He then took Immense to Def Jam president and Roc-a-Fella Records owner Jay-Z, whereupon Jay signed him as the first artist on "Roc-A-Fella West", a West Coast extention of the Roc.
From 2000, Kurupt was in a relationship with the female rapper Natina Reed of the group Blaque. They were going to get married in August 2001, but delayed the marriage for career reasons. Ultimately, their commitment did not last after that.
Aside from being a solo artist, Kurupt is also a member of a number of Hip-Hop groups as well. In 2000, Kurupt teamed up with Canibus, Ras Kass and Killah Priest to form rap supergroup The 4 Horsemen. Later on, he began the supergroup The Riflemen with Mobb Deep, Jayo Felony, 40 Glocc, and The Alchemist.
It's Going Down
Kurupt Lyrics
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Yeah
Everywhere I go
'Nough gunshot are firin' out the ghetto area seen?
I hava watch my back
Too much crack seen?
Watch yourself 'cause 'nough homicide a gwan in de area
I hear some niggas clockin' major on the other side of town
Strictly slidin' for a proper come up to come around
Called up the homies from way back, who dream of gettin' paid
Then finally get paid with the amount of 80 G's
6:30 layin' in cut, prepare to get ready
Me and Ty grew up, mashin' to get our feddi
Food stamps galore, kick in the door get on the floor
Make sure my homies get away smooth with the dough
A hardcore motherfucker raised up not knowin'
Now my dream is just a dream we're sellin' dope and hoein'
Moms can't tell me shit, I make the rules that I live by
In and out the house, late at night, and plus I got high
The homies influenced me to be the G of all G's
Perfectly innovated to all my homies
Pull out the Riviera, plus I kick up dust
Pull out the brain, pull out the thing, cock back and bust
It's just some gangsta shit, goin down on the Eastside
Some niggas who died and tried to who ride on mine
Pull on the 7 Carter with the homey Flossy Floss
He's the homey from the Beach who's known for takin off
Pile up the bird then swerve, conversate on smoke and submerge
Finger on the trigger, contemplatin' on a murder
I mean, takin life 'for life, cause it's right
Shit, niggas gotta do, to earn they stripes, straight merkin'
[Chorus: x2]
It's some gangsta shit, that's going down
Homicide, straight murder/homicide
It's some gangsta shit, here in this town
Straight murder
Word on the street is that them D-P-G niggas shot they homeboy
Now the only sound in the town is gunfire
Going down I sport the crown I give it up on motherfuckers
When I roll through I thought you knew about them Doggs in blue
Now forty-five, niggas bought em by the spot
I'm on alert I'm down to work every nigga that I shot
Niggas skied out quick, around the block who know we comin' back
Post up early on the attack
Slowly but surely spot an enemy slippin out his domain
Rode up on him and let him see the twelve gauge
The homey Ty banged him on GP because we stuffed him then we bagged him
Cause he violated the rule of the streets
Two redrums under my belt, it felt good bout to murder
Haven't you ever heard of a murderer motherfucker?
Cause I'm, a straight gangsta, doin' what I feel
Niggas no need to tempt, for me to kill, straight blastin'
The enemy, can't see the hoes who try to get with me
Understand where I'm comin' from the D-P to the G-the-see
The niggas who trip, niggas that dipped
Niggas that conversate with the Bloods or Crips
It's just a West coast thang, gangsta thing
Niggas come around here but surely can't hang because-a
We don't hang with no bustas and sho' nuff
Don't hang with no fags and niggas down to blast, straight merkin
[Chorus]
Check it out
I heard niggas kickin' static makin' noise
Cold hearted want to get it started with my boys
Automatic toys to tangle with niggas for profit
Got shit on lock down cause I lets the Glock spit
Soon as D-A-Z hits me on my hip, talk about chips
The game run heatin' them clips, the gaze kicks
Automatic tech nine spits, I gotta
Roll with the Pound that's the neighborhood of murder
Am I the only motherfucker ridin'?
Am I the only rider but I found a whole pound of niggas violent
I got the big homey Ty money worldwide
From Portland, Oregon L.A. to the N.Y.
I'm bout to crash in your door, unload the double four
Then stash it, then we blasted all we saw
The fo'-fo', the fo' double sparkin'
The gang walkin' up your hood like nothin' but trouble
We straight gangsta shit
[Prince Ital]
That's right
We dat live by de knife will die by de knife
You betta try save your life
On your life dere might be a oversight
Take my ad-vice and jump in a your ride
Don't are-gue with de Death Row pride
D-P-G gangstas they nah make you try
We got keep every stone you keep
In your life, you betta don't feel strife
We dat live by de knife will die by de knife
You betta try save your life
Oh lawd, oh lawd
Homicide it's a homicide
Oh lawd, oh lawd
Murderah it's a murderah
Oh lawd
We're in this motherfucker
Yo Daz!
Oh shit!
Y'all niggas alright?
Man nigga let's get out this motherfucker
Nigga the cops comin nigga!
The lyrics to Kurupt's song "It's Going Down" depict a violent and troubled environment in the ghetto area. The opening lines express the need for constant vigilance and the prevalence of crack use and homicides in the area. The song then delves into a story of Kurupt and his friends seeking financial gain and respect through illegal activities like selling drugs and committing robberies.
Throughout the lyrics, Kurupt describes his upbringing and the influence of his friends, who encouraged him to become a hardened gangster. He disregards the rules set by his mother and embraces a life of crime, often staying out late and getting high. The lyrics also touch on the betrayal and violence within his own gang, as rivalries develop and lead to shootings and murder.
The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the dangerous and gangsta lifestyle in the town, with shootings and homicides being a common occurrence. The lyrics also mention the D-P-G (Dogg Pound Gangsta) crew and their reputation as being involved in violent incidents. Kurupt expresses his readiness to engage in violence, describing himself as a straight gangsta who will kill without hesitation.
In the third verse, Kurupt raps about the constant tension and conflicts with other individuals or groups that arise from their reputation as gangsters. He boasts about his connections with fellow gang members and their willingness to use automatic weapons to protect themselves and assert their dominance. The lyrics express a sense of loyalty to the gang and a disregard for anyone who isn't a part of their world, using derogatory terms for certain groups and expressing a preference for violence.
Towards the end of the song, Kurupt acknowledges that the gangster lifestyle comes with risks, symbolized by the reference to living and dying by the knife. The lyrics also mention the involvement of Death Row Records and the D-P-G gangstas, highlighting their influence and power. The song ends with an urgency to escape the approaching police.
Overall, "It's Going Down" presents a gritty and violent reality of life in the streets, where gang rivalries, drugs, and murder are commonplace, and where the pursuit of power and respect often leads to a tragic and destructive fate.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALDRIN DAVIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@christopherduncan6571
I love this album
@RyBreadisRyGuy
Kurupt's verse... he killed it.
@toddp.2614
I came here for that rhythm and reason 💯
@khumbanichilimba1527
Golden era of HiP HOP
@bense7enreilly
this is the phattest beat I've ever heard. fuck that trap bullshit that's everywhere, fuck all these wack rappers and producers, nothing they make will ever compare to this masterpiece.
@GNRBOYZ1225
AMEN. There is nothing that will ever beat 91’-98’ Death Row. Nothing. Everrrrrrrrrrrr
@jamaaldavis3222
Facts 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯 Prime doggpound will destroy every drill rapper who ever touched a mic this is that real shit
@jamaaldavis3222
@@GNRBOYZ1225Big facts and if you lived in that era it was unlike anything that golden era is untouchable 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯
@devious187
This album is the best Post Pac-Snoop-Dre era DR album easily... beats and rhymes both on point, lots of good guest appearances... also, this is Daz's best album IMO
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