Founded in late 1994 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, as well as associates from Psycho Realm, Special Teamz and others. It was not until early 2006 that an actual line up solidified. Plans to release an album were first voiced later the same year.
In late 2008, the group signed to Suburban Noize Records and released the long delayed debut album A Brand You Can Trust on July 14, 2009. The album took so long to complete due to Danny Boy's refusal to have the members collaborate via e-mail; instead, he would gather everyone at the studio. This took time due to the recording of Ill Bill and Everlast's solo albums as well as various tours and other commitments. A Brand You Can Trust features fifteen tracks and guest appearances from Snoop Dogg, Bun B, Sick Jacken, B-Real, Sen Dog, Immortal Technique, Big Left and Q-Unique. Though similar stylistically to the group's prior online releases, it features songs grounded more in reality. Subjects touched upon include politics, death, drug addiction, raising a child and terrorism.
On March 2, 2012, it was announced that Everlast would be leaving La Coka Nostra due to his daughter's medical issues.
Creed Of The Greedier
La Coka Nostra Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I believe in the creed of the greedier
Bash in your skull with guns, I'm deceiving the media
Look at the web of lies that I keep weaving immediate
Breathing the weed speeding and I ain't hitting medians either
Fuck the Bible, I'm writing my lyrics and read them to Jesus
Fight with spirits and sleep in a bed with the rifle near it
I used to smoke angel dust back as a teen
Rolling in stolen cars leaving accident scenes
Crazy Eddie envelope stacked in the back of my jeans
When you hear me rhyming wonder what has happened to me
I had a wet brain, but I came back spectacularly
I got a third rail on the train tracks will zap me *
That's why I'm just the way I am, this is actually me
I said the return of the assassin, the assassin is me
Wipe my ass with hundred dollar bills and laugh at a G
My greed gets me everything
The means to fulfill any dream
Sparked by the endless greed
As we struggle in this world full of lust and greed
My greed gets me everything
The means to fulfill any dream
Inclined to refine my creed
As we struggle in this world full of lust and greed
It's the return of the cult leader
I believe in the creed of the greedier
Final Destination like a plane careening and speeding
Like a demon in my blood stream bleeding anemia
Better yet I'm even worse than that speaking leukemia
Premium goods like overpriced diamonds that cut glass
Coka without the Cola and the white mustache
The brand you can trust
We high-powered and coked up
Hole in the head looking like a powdered donut
Or like sho'nuff from the last track and cash stacking up
Pull out the black Magnum now your ass is backing up
I've been the poster child for coke piled higher than the heavens
I can pile the streets rioting with peasants
Drinking cocktails and partying with rock stars
Throwing molotov cocktails at cop cars
I said it’s the return of the cult leader and Coka Nostra's the crew
Point the finger over here we pointing toasters at you
My greed gets me everything
The means to fulfill any dream
Sparked by the endless greed
As we struggle in this world full of lust and greed
It's the return of Danny Boy
La Coka Nostra build and destroy oh
Lock it down like a dog’s jaw in a dog brawl
We get it on y’all, set it on you
Roll the red carpet over your head and shred it on you
We men of honor amongst the cold-blooded anacondas
With invisible barcodes and transponders
I see the chemtrails acknowledge everything homie
But don’t trip though cause God is everything homie
I came a long way from airports and highways
I took the wrong way but yo I did it my way
I took you from the House of Pain to the House of Slaine
Down the road to Hell but made it back without going insane
Thinking one step ahead of these lames
Same super group homie we the best in the game
It's the return of Danny Boy and La Coka Nostra
Creed of the greedier but I already told ya
My greed gets me everything
The means to fulfill any dream
Sparked by the endless greed
As we struggle in this world full of lust and greed
When you see the greed and the concentration of power
Did you ever have a moment of doubt about capitalism?
And whether greed is a good idea to run on?
Well first of all, tell me;
Is there some society you know that doesn’t run on greed?
You think Russia doesn’t run on greed?
You think China doesn’t run on greed?
What is greed?
Of course none of us are greedy
It’s only the other fella who's greedy
The lyrics of La Coka Nostra's song Creed of the Greedier are rooted in the ideology of power, greed and corruption. The opening line, "It's the return of the assassin," sets the tone for the rest of the song, implying that the rapper is back to cause havoc and destruction. He talks about his belief in the "creed of the greedier," indicating that having more than what one needs is a necessary trait for survival in the world full of lust and greed. Through his violent imagery laced lyrics, the rapper boasts about his power and the ability to manipulate the media with his web of lies.
He further heightens his brutal rhetoric with references to drug abuse, violence, and crime. The lyrics are laden with dark themes such as depression and insomnia. The rapper talks about his addiction to drugs and the extent to which he engaged in criminal activities to support his habit. But the song takes an unexpected turn towards the end, as the rapper looks beyond his addiction and greed, acknowledging that God is everything. He recognizes that he strayed from the path, but he will get back on track, in his own words, “I came a long way from airports and highways, Down the road to Hell but made it back without going insane.”
Line by Line Meaning
It's the return of the assassin
The rapper is back with a vengeance
I believe in the creed of the greedier
The rapper subscribes to the idea that greed is good
Bash in your skull with guns, I'm deceiving the media
The rapper is violent and will lie to the media
Look at the web of lies that I keep weaving immediate
The rapper lies often and easily
Breathing the weed speeding and I ain't hitting medians either
The rapper smokes weed and drives recklessly
Fuck the Bible, I'm writing my lyrics and read them to Jesus
The rapper does not follow any religion and does not care for its teachings
Fight with spirits and sleep in a bed with the rifle near it
The rapper struggles with inner demons and keeps a gun close for protection
I used to smoke angel dust back as a teen
The rapper used to do drugs when he was younger
Copped the bundles in Harlem and sell packs of the beans
The rapper used to buy drugs in Harlem and sell them
Rolling in stolen cars leaving accident scenes
The rapper was involved in car theft and hit-and-runs
Crazy Eddie envelope stacked in the back of my jeans
The rapper carried a lot of money in his back pocket
When you hear me rhyming wonder what has happened to me
The rapper has been through a lot and it shows in his music
I had a wet brain, but I came back spectacularly
The rapper had a drinking problem but was able to overcome it
I got a third rail on the train tracks will zap me *
The rapper is living dangerously and is aware of the risks he faces
That's why I'm just the way I am, this is actually me
The rapper is being honest about who he is and what he has been through
I said the return of the assassin, the assassin is me
The rapper is referring to himself as the assassin
Wipe my ass with hundred dollar bills and laugh at a G
The rapper is very rich and enjoys flaunting his wealth
My greed gets me everything
The rapper's greed helps him achieve his goals
The means to fulfill any dream
The rapper has the resources to make his dreams a reality
Sparked by the endless greed
The rapper's greed motivates him constantly
As we struggle in this world full of lust and greed
The world is full of people who are greedy and desire material things
It's the return of the cult leader
The rapper is back and in charge
Final Destination like a plane careening and speeding
The rapper is heading for destruction like a plane crashing
Like a demon in my blood stream bleeding anemia
The rapper feels like a demon is inside him, causing him to feel weak
Better yet I'm even worse than that speaking leukemia
The rapper believes he is even more dangerous and deadly than a demon
Premium goods like overpriced diamonds that cut glass
The rapper considers himself and his music to be of high quality
Coka without the Cola and the white mustache
The rapper is associated with the Coka Nostra group, but without the typical attributes
The brand you can trust
The rapper and his group are trustworthy
We high-powered and coked up
The rapper and his group are very energized and motivated
Hole in the head looking like a powdered donut
The rapper has a head injury that looks like a donut covered in powder
Or like sho'nuff from the last track and cash stacking up
The rapper is referencing a previous song and bragging about his wealth
Pull out the black Magnum now your ass is backing up
The rapper has a gun and will use it to scare off any enemies
I've been the poster child for coke piled higher than the heavens
The rapper has a history of drug use, specifically cocaine
I can pile the streets rioting with peasants
The rapper can incite violence and cause chaos
Drinking cocktails and partying with rock stars
The rapper is living a lavish lifestyle and hanging out with celebrities
Throwing molotov cocktails at cop cars
The rapper is engaging in criminal behavior and is willing to harm law enforcement
It's the return of Danny Boy
The rapper Danny Boy is back with La Coka Nostra
La Coka Nostra build and destroy oh
The group builds things up and destroys what they don't like
Lock it down like a dog’s jaw in a dog brawl
The group is good at securing things and not letting go
We get it on y’all, set it on you
The group is ready for action and will start it if need be
Roll the red carpet over your head and shred it on you
The group will celebrate their success even if it means ruining someone else's
We men of honor amongst the cold-blooded anacondas
The group values honor but is also ruthless
With invisible barcodes and transponders
The group is able to keep track of their enemies without being seen
I see the chemtrails acknowledge everything homie
The rapper is aware of conspiracy theories and believes in them
But don’t trip though cause God is everything homie
The rapper has faith in God despite the world's problems
I came a long way from airports and highways
The rapper has come far in his career and life
I took the wrong way but yo I did it my way
The rapper has made mistakes but is proud of the path he took
I took you from the House of Pain to the House of Slaine
The rapper has been part of multiple music groups with different styles
Down the road to Hell but made it back without going insane
The rapper has been through a lot but has not lost his mind
Thinking one step ahead of these lames
The rapper is smarter than his competition
Same super group homie we the best in the game
The group is very talented and highly respected
When you see the greed and the concentration of power
The rapper is referencing the corrupt nature of powerful people
Did you ever have a moment of doubt about capitalism?
The rapper questions the worth of capitalism as a political and economic system
And whether greed is a good idea to run on?
The rapper debates whether greed is a good motivator for personal success
Well first of all, tell me;
The rapper is ready to argue his point of view
Is there some society you know that doesn’t run on greed?
The rapper believes that all societies are driven by greed in some way
You think Russia doesn’t run on greed?
The rapper believes even countries like Russia are driven by greed
You think China doesn’t run on greed?
The rapper believes even countries like China are driven by greed
What is greed?
The rapper poses the question of what greed really means
Of course none of us are greedy
The rapper is being sarcastic and believes everyone is greedy in some way
It’s only the other fella who's greedy
The rapper believes people blame others for greed, but are often greedy themselves
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, TuneCore Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
DirtyWalter
LA COKA = 100 % PURE DOPE!!! Luv' this band, full support from France. LCN is back!
MrDoBerek
Rap with a message,as it was meant to be!
MRGENERATIONADD
im moving out this month, which means landlord cant evict me, which means my neighbors are about to hear this play like its in their living room.
peteregor
We bumping this in Accra, Ghana, Streets of West Africa!!!!
MikoSillanmaki
Never understood why dannyboy doesnt do more verses. all of them have been dope as fuck!
kriminal kriminal
I LOVE LA COKA NOSTRA STYLE!!
JonnyLimbo
ill bill killin every single track on this album, you definetly gotta cop this!
MIZERY
this shit goes so fuckin' hard!!!
Aisback
I'm gonna buy this day one- Dope as hell
Wi11liamMunny
Best hiphop supergroup out there now, respect from Croatia-