After becoming the first hardcore rap group to gain mainstream success, with Efil4zaggin reaching the number one spot on Billboard in 1991, financial conflict between Dr. Dre and Ruthless Records led to the group disbanding. Dr. Dre left to form Death Row Records. MC Ren released his debut EP with the help of Eazy-E in 1992, entitled Kizz My Black Azz. Surprisingly enough, with little commercial promotion, the album went gold. His next album, Life Sentence, was scrapped while converting to the Nation of Islam with guidance from his DJ, DJ Train. Shock of the Hour (1993) was put out the next year containing a few singles, none left any lasting impression.
MC Ren soon found hard times when DJ Train died in a house fire before the release of the ill-fated Villain in Black (1996). Before leaving Ruthless Records, Ren put out Ruthless For Life (1998) which proved a worthy comeback from his last album. He appeared on the posse cut "Some L.A. Niggaz" from Dre's 2001, but only spoke the intro, not rapping on the track. As of 2002, Ren was working on another album; his lyrical abilities have been displayed with many guest appearances with artists from Ice Cube, Kurupt, Snoop Dogg, Paris, Cypress Hill and many more.
Showtime
MC Ren Lyrics
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Newest 16 niggaz couldn't fuck wit me
Blowin' out niggaz in parties was elematary
18th nigga the may, rap history
Smoke the best weed hoes exotic
Pretty toney ya bitch, she told me she got it
The shit is too simple you niggaz you make it hard
You ass should resign nigga never resigned
That's why's no endin' to this villianist tales
And in the street niggaz still repected
From the first fuckin mic I blew in and soundchecked it
Check 1-2, nigga split the swisher
Let me knock down three like (...) fisher
This is Calli, where the Villain was born
I'm on stage at the stables nigga you in the form
And it's...
(chorus)
You know when Villain hit the stage
Grab the mic start doin' my shit
It's...
This nigga in the front row, mad dawg
And i ain't trippin cuz this bitch know
It's...
Now wave ya hands in the air hell yeah
Nigga we don't care
Cuz it's...
It's showtime nigga grab the weed light it up
Put yo middlefingers up, wat!
(Talking)
Man, you niggaz is pathetic man
Makin the Villain came out and do this shit fo' y'all
Don't make have to do this shit again
Nigga bring it back now, Villain
(2. Verse)
Niggaz know I'm the mad scientist
Cuz if it ain't ruff it ain't the motherfuckin villain, nigga
Ya niggaz know I fucked wit the best
All this fuckin G shit came from the west
Best weed wit the badest hoes
Can depaint deuces, trays and 4's
But fuck that I'm on my way to the show
Bitches wanna jog 'fore I walk to the door
I'm like "Game" give it up for the hub
I'm like my nigga dime nate that throwin the dub
God love for my niggaz in the bay
Compton, Watts, Long Beach, LA
So don't trip on the california love
Villain just gotta give it up thats whats up
Y'all see me when I come to your town
I hit the stage, do my shit homie it's goin down
And it's...
(chorus)
(Talking)
Man you bitch ass niggaz feel the shit, tho'
Niggaz whish i can make em spit like this
You know what? nigga fuck it
Bring it back now, villain
(3. verse)
Verse three, let me finish this shit
Renincarnated another fuckin hit
A street classic, i handle my time
I swally my fuckin body everytime that I rhyme
On the charts let me see the bitch climb
Nigga Ren did it again the shit mine
Should I kick back for another 10
Renincarnate come back to lil wayne
But that lil' nigga colder than me
Ya last gotta wait to see so don't fuck wit me
Hub city we done did it again
Ya know we ain't loosin when you fuckin wit Ren
But tonite it's only crackin'
We 'bout to do a show 6 minutes to go
So grab your bitch, homie blaze the blunt
And make sure you punk ass right or front
Cuz it's...
(chorus) x2
In MC Ren's song "Showtime," he speaks about his upbringing in the CPT and how he has become one of the greatest rappers in the rap history. He boasts about his skills in blowing out niggas in parties with ease and how he has smoked the best weed with the baddest hoes. MC Ren expresses his love for the west and gives shoutouts to people from Watts, Long Beach, LA, and the Bay. He also talks about being respected in the streets and how he is known for his G style. The chorus of the song is about how when he hits the stage, he does his thing and how it's showtime.
In the second verse, MC Ren refers to himself as the mad scientist and how his style is rough and is defining the G culture. He talks about the best hoes and the best weed, and how he is on his way to the show. Later, he gives shoutouts to people from the Bay and other California locations, expressing his love for California. In the third verse, he talks about the success he has achieved with his rap and how he is an unstoppable force. He mentions his spot on the charts and how he is highly respected in the industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Born and raised in the cpt.
I came from Compton, and that's where I grew up.
Newest 16 niggaz couldn't fuck wit me
Even the newest and freshest rappers can't compete with me.
Blowin' out niggaz in parties was elematary
Defeating other rappers in party battles was easy for me.
18th nigga the may, rap history
I was the 18th member of N.W.A., which made history in rap music.
Smoke the best weed hoes exotic
I smoke the best weed and have sex with beautiful women.
Pretty toney ya bitch, she told me she got it
A pretty girl told me she has access to good weed.
The shit is too simple you niggaz you make it hard
Rap is simple, but some rappers overcomplicate it.
You ass should resign nigga never resigned
Bad rappers should retire, but they never do.
Hub city told my black ass well
My hometown of Compton taught me well.
That's why's no endin' to this villianist tales
My life as a villain and a rapper has many stories that will never run out.
And in the street niggaz still repected
I still have respect in the streets from my fans and peers.
From the first fuckin mic I blew in and soundchecked it
From the very first time I tested a mic and checked the sound, I knew I had talent.
Check 1-2, nigga split the swisher
Checking the mic and splitting a blunt are two things rappers often do before a show.
Let me knock down three like (...) fisher
Let me smoke three blunts like a pro basketball player Derek Fisher.
This is Calli, where the Villain was born
I was born in California and that's where my villain persona was born.
I'm on stage at the stables nigga you in the form
I'm on stage performing while you're sitting in the audience.
You know when Villain hit the stage
I'm a great performer and everyone knows it.
Grab the mic start doin' my shit
I grab the mic and start rapping my songs.
This nigga in the front row, mad dawg
There's a guy in the front row giving me a mean look.
And i ain't trippin cuz this bitch know
I don't care about him because his girlfriend knows I'm the real deal.
Now wave ya hands in the air hell yeah
I want the audience to show their excitement by waving their hands.
Nigga we don't care
We don't care what other people think.
It's showtime nigga grab the weed light it up
It's time to start the show and smoke some weed.
Put yo middlefingers up, wat!
I want everyone to put up their middle fingers as an act of rebellion.
Man, you niggaz is pathetic man
I think some rappers are weak and pathetic.
Makin the Villain came out and do this shit fo' y'all
I feel like I'm doing this show for all the fans and supporters.
Don't make have to do this shit again
If some things don't improve, I don't want to have to perform again.
Nigga bring it back now, Villain
I want to perform again, so bring the music back and let's do another song.
Niggaz know I'm the mad scientist
I have a lot of skills and talents when it comes to rap music.
Cuz if it ain't ruff it ain't the motherfuckin villain, nigga
I'm the real villain because my rap is tough and powerful.
Ya niggaz know I fucked wit the best
I collaborate with some of the best rappers in the industry.
All this fuckin G shit came from the west
Gangsta rap, a popular genre of music, originated from the West Coast.
Best weed wit the badest hoes
I have access to the best weed and the most attractive women.
Can depaint deuces, trays and 4's
I am skilled at painting and customizing lowrider cars with certain sizes and patterns of rims.
But fuck that I'm on my way to the show
I don't care about cars right now because I'm on my way to perform at a show.
Bitches wanna jog 'fore I walk to the door
Women want to hook up with me even before I step inside the venue.
God love for my niggaz in the bay
I appreciate and have love for my fans and friends in the Bay Area of California.
Compton, Watts, Long Beach, LA
I have roots in several cities in California.
So don't trip on the california love
Don't get mad or jealous of the love I have for California.
Y'all see me when I come to your town
I will perform in different cities and you'll have the chance to see and hear me.
I hit the stage, do my shit homie it's goin down
When I perform, I give my best and the energy is high.
Renincarnated another fuckin hit
I have released a new song that is popular and successful.
I swally my fuckin body everytime that I rhyme
I put my all into my rhymes and it shows in my performance.
On the charts let me see the bitch climb
I want my latest song to climb the charts fast and reach the top spot.
Nigga Ren did it again the shit mine
I am successful once again with a new song that I own.
Should I kick back for another 10
Should I retire now and take a break for 10 years?
Renincarnate come back to lil wayne
If I retire now, I might come back and collaborate with Lil Wayne in the future.
But that lil' nigga colder than me
Lil Wayne is a better rapper than me at the moment.
Ya last gotta wait to see so don't fuck wit me
Wait to see what I do next before you judge me or underestimate me as a rapper.
Hub city we done did it again
Compton has once again produced a successful and talented rapper like me.
Ya know we ain't loosin when you fuckin wit Ren
You know you can't go wrong when you collaborate with me, Ren.
But tonite it's only crackin'
Tonight's performance is the most exciting and lively event.
We 'bout to do a show 6 minutes to go
We are about to start a show in just six minutes.
So grab your bitch, homie blaze the blunt
Get high and enjoy the show with your partner or friend.
And make sure you punk ass right or front
Make sure you have a good spot in the audience, either up front or on the right side.
Contributed by Audrey M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
DJ Xcaliba
this track is pretty hard. one of the best MC Ren.
Damone Williams
Ren is still one of the hardest OG out there. Love the Villan.
oleSQL
underrated.
elpepi14 Hooligans
I love this shit more than new school assholes !
WestKoastFinest
Yeah hes the only one keeping it real, Cube and Dre went both commercial punk shit..That ain't cool, that's why I respect Ren and will always do G
Marcos Medrano
Ruthless for life is a FUCKING CLASSIC..
Nikita Geerinck
mc ren, one off the best left!
MrTRELLAMENOS
one of his best tracks ever.ren dont give a fuck and never switched for nobody.keepin it real,keepin it hip hop,even though his from the old school,its a must that artist like ren need to stay in the game
Im Supp
Mc ren gloria bendita
1TICKHAND
YES FOR SURE MAN I THINK HE IS ON THE RADIO NOW AS A DJ HOST I HEARD