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.
One Two
Kurupt Lyrics
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The party just started, ha-ha, ha-ha
Everlast, Kurupt, Fredwreck, Kurupt
Goes somethin' like this
I say one, two, one-two-one-two
The good Lord knows just what you've been through
I say one, two, one-two-one-two
I say one, two, one-two-one-two
The good Lord knows just what you've been through
I say one, two, one-two-one-two
Sometimes you're just doing what you've got to do
Sticker man tryin' to feed his baby
Drug dealer tryin' to raise his son
Every pimp gotta dress his lady
Come on now you ain't the only one
It go one, two, one-two-one-two
The good Lord knows just what you've been through
I say one, two, one-two-one-two
Sometimes you're just doing what you've got to do
It go one, two, one-two-one-two
The good Lord knows just what you've been through
I say one, two, one-two-one-two
Sometimes you're just doing what you've got to do
Now this is the combination of intervention
That just might open up a new dimension
I can tell, the well, just might run dry
Loss some tension of thoughts, modify and simplify
It go one, two, one-two-one-two
The good Lord knows just what you've been through
I say one, two, one-two-one-two
Sometimes you're just doing what you've got to do
It go one, two, one-two-one-two
The good Lord knows just what you've been through
I say one, two, one-two-one-two
Sometimes you're just doing what you've got to do
I said life, blast, present to the past
Hard rapper the war path
War path Kurupt young Gotti
Incredibly clever, mack auther with Everlast it's true
Do what you want to do, one, two
Mary Jane want to run smoke reefer
Little Ricky's out sniffin' rock
Cynthia, she's at the disco coked out
Doesn't matter what drugs you on
It go one, two, one-two-one-two
The good Lord knows just what you've been through
I say one, two, one-two-one-two
Sometimes you're just doing what you've got to do
It go one, two, one-two-one-two
The good Lord knows just what you've been through
I say one, two, one-two-one-two
Sometimes you're just doing what you've got to do
Game, growth, life by oath
The gifted, different toast
Talent, the mellow dramatic
Violent life in silence but this here's mine
Crystal clear ?
I say one, two, one-two-one-two
The good Lord knows just what you've been through
I say one, two, one-two-one-two
Sometimes you're just doing what you've got to do
I say one, two, one-two-one-two
The good Lord knows just what you've been through
I say one, two, one-two-one-two
Sometimes you're just doing what you've got to do
The lyrics for the song "One Two" by Kurupt featuring Everlast and Fredwreck were released in the year 2000. The song starts off with a jubilant atmosphere, as if a party is commencing. Kurupt starts rapping, saying "one, two, one-two-one-two," and then continues to repeat this phrase throughout the song. In the first verse, Kurupt says that the good Lord knows what people have been through and sometimes people just have to do what they have to do. He mentions a sticker man trying to feed his baby, a drug dealer trying to raise his son, and a pimp dressing his lady.
The second verse discusses a "combination of intervention" that may open up a "new dimension." Kurupt talks about simplifying and modifying our thoughts to lessen the tension. It is then the chorus again.
In the third verse, Kurupt raps about life as both a "blast" and a "war path." He mentions everlast being an extremely clever Mack author and how one should do whatever one wants to do. The verse concludes with a message: "doesn't matter what drugs you're on."
The fourth and final verse discusses growth and talent, describing it as a "different toast" gifted through an "oath." The next two lines are unclear as Kurupt's voice becomes muffled. The song concludes with Kurupt repeating the chorus. Overall the song seems to be discussing the difficulties of life and how people do what they have to do to survive - whether that be through pimping, selling drugs, or other negative behaviors.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, yeah, two-thousand, zero, zero
The song was created in the year 2000.
The party just started, ha-ha, ha-ha
The song is upbeat and intended to create a party-like atmosphere.
I say one, two, one-two-one-two
The artist counts numbers before introducing the theme of the song.
Sometimes you're just doing what you've got to do
People have different struggles, and they do whatever they need to cope.
Sticker man tryin' to feed his baby
Even homeless people are trying to take care of their families.
Drug dealer tryin' to raise his son
Drug dealers may sell drugs, but they also might have children to raise.
Every pimp gotta dress his lady
Pimps have responsibilities, including taking care of the women in their lives.
Now this is the combination of intervention
This song is a mix of ideas that may improve one's perspective on life.
Loss some tension of thoughts, modify and simplify
The song suggests ways to concentrate on feelings and resolutions.
Mary Jane want to run smoke reefer
People who smoke marijuana, sometimes prioritize its use over other responsibilities.
Doesn't matter what drugs you on
Addiction takes many forms, and the details do not matt; what is important is to overcome it.
Life, blast, present to the past
Life moves quickly; it is important to treasure each moment.
Hard rapper the war path
Kurupt's journey as a rapper has been challenging.
War path Kurupt young Gotti
Kurupt's nickname is 'young Gotti'; he's been around for a long time in the rap game.
Do what you want to do, one, two
The artist encourages listeners to pursue their passions, relying on the same counting phrase used throughout the song.
Game, growth, life by oath
Life is about developing oneself and doing so with integrity.
The gifted, different toast
Being talented is unique and worth celebrating.
Violent life in silence but this here's mine
Kurupt acknowledges the violence in his community, but he pursues his art to make a better life for himself.
Crystal clear?
This phrase is unclear, but it could be a reference to Kurupt's tenacity in pursuing his dreams despite things being unclear in life.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIK SCHRODY, RICARDO BROWN, FREDRICK NASSAR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jamsster
thank u blessed am I
@jamsster
st.joseph can no longer hide from it haleluja 🙏
@jordanolafson80
Shout out to Everlast of House Of Pain and Kurupt of Dogg Pound Gangsters 🔥
@antunstampalija2642
I say one, two, one-two-one-two
The good Lord knows just what you've been through
I say one, two, one-two-one-two
Sometime's you're just doing what you've got to do
@SW-qq5fl
Yep
@jamsster
always hart for the blood (leviticus) no flesh can rewrite that amen
@Annastasia666
Corrections? Oh honey, this is perfection at its best! No need to correct a thang! ;-)
@MichaelTreacy-fi7gv
1212 baby
@mattmckeown2324
its "Stick Up man" not sticker, also gonna say he's referencing General MacArthur not Mack Auther? Especially since he mentions war path. Not sure I don't hear that well but both make sense to me so its my best guess
@irishmayo4sam
kurupt is the correct spelling !