The group was originally formed in 1995 by Ill Bill and MC Serch of 3rd Bass fame after many years of Bill, Goretex and Necro working together as a unit after growing up together in Glenwood Projects, which is located in Canarsie, Brooklyn. Ill Bill and Necro's short lived "New Minority" was a stepping stone for them as a rap act after disbanding their thrash metal band "Injustice" who had opened up for such popular thrash and death metal bands such as Sepultura, Obituary and Napalm Death. Ill Bill and Goretex's "The Dead Celebrities" was their next musical entity, which ran from 1992-1993 and can be found on Ill Bill's Early Years cd's as well as Necro's. Their second offering, the extreme "Department Of Forensics" which was active from 1993-1995 and also had featured producer 10K who went on to do early production for Non Phixion, was an experimental hardcore rap outfit combining horror elements with urban realism sounding like a cross between N.W.A and The Geto Boys on L.S.D.
After Ill Bill having a meeting with MC Serch, who was in his own words "Looking to form an all white group of MC's that rivaled the likes of Wu Tang Clan in skill and overall talent", they released their first single Legacy b/w No Tomorrow on Serch's own Serchlite Records that year. However, by late 1997, Serch and Non Phixion had parted ways. It was around this time that Bill started Uncle Howie Records and released Non Phixion's critically acclaimed "I Shot Reagan" single which was influenced by punk group Suicidal Tendencies own "I Shot Reagan". Originally all of Non Phixion's music was to be released through Hebrew National Records which was Ill Bill and Goretex's short lived business venture which later became Uncle Howie Records inspired by Howie Tennenbaum ,Bill's drug addicted biological uncle.The group featured unique subject matter such as government conspiracies, secret assassinations, alien cover-ups, drug addictions and occult and kabbalah sciences.
After previous record deals with Matador and Geffen their deal with Geffen fell apart, due to mismanagement and the group themselves issued a statement claiming MC Serch destroyed their deal and business ties to Geffen Records due to MC Serch's questionable financial ethics. They decided to work with Ill Bill's independent record label, Uncle Howie Records and distributor Landspeed Records. On April 23, 2002, the group released their debut album The Future Is Now. The album featuring production by DJ Premier, Pete Rock and Large Professor was quickly thought of as a classic and since its release has sold upwards of 200,000 copies. On April 6, 2004 they released The Green CD/DVD, a compilation of rare songs and rare interview, concert, and behind-the-scenes footage. Non Phixion's cult status had seen them travel all over the U.S and Europe with a rapid fan base and had set a new level of hip hop music with subject matter and lyrical dexterity not seen before nor arguably since.
In 2004 and 2005, all three emcees released diverse solo albums, all fully produced and released by Ill Bill's brother Necro on his label, Psycho+Logical-Records. Goretex's album was an Occult and Psychedelic opus , featuring dark and brooding production by Necro, sampling death metal riffs and obscure film score samples by Goretex. Ill Bill's album was along the lines of a traditional hardcore hip-hop album, while still maintaining the conspiracy themes native to Non Phixion. Sabac Red's album was a political album, focusing on current controversial issues such as the Iraq War and self improvement.
A collaboration album between Necro and the whole of Non Phixion called Secret Society was originally scheduled for a January 2006 release date, but had endured numerous delays and most likely will not see the light of day due to Necro's disinterest and or schedule. Non Phixion meanwhile planned to release their highly anticipated second album, Nuclear Truth, in 2006, but this release had also been officially canceled.
Ill Bill, Goretex and Necro instead started "Circle Of Tyrants", which some say is among their best work, together and separate. With extreme production by Necro, the group focused heavily on the macabre, occult, violence and chemical dependencies. Musically Necro's production mirrored obscure gore and horror atmospheres and a somewhat anti-religious soundscape. Many observers became fans including many non-hip hop musicians mostly from the death and black metal scene who were highly intrigued by the out of the ordinary, bizarre project which seemed to draw just as much from heavy metal imagery as they did hip hop. The group name was influenced by eighties occult- black death metal group Celtic Frost, which were influences of Goretex and Ill Bill during their youth. The cover artwork itself looks similar to a late eighties death metal or thrash metal album, with all members in different costumes and outfits. Necro is created as bloody-futuristic bounty hunter, Ill Bill as half-extraterrestrial, weilding weapons and Goretex as norweigian black metal satanist, donning long hair, corpsepaint, spikes and a shotgun.
Non Phixion disbanded in July 2006. There is much speculation surrounding this issue due to the cryptic and confusing statements made from the bands myspace page and online elsewhere.Officially, the group is said to have broken up because of Goretex's "unreliability" and "lack of interest." Necro went on a 8000 word rant about Goretex claiming drug addiction and other accusations, which mostly to die hard fans, true supporters and persons who know Goretex formally came off as little truth, immaturity and a general propaganda. Some say Necro being bitter about not being a member of Non Phixion may have contributed to this propaganda, some have said both have had qualms in the past due to their turbulent business relationship concerning financial matters surrounding Goretex's "The Art Of Dying" and "Circle Of Tyrants". Many, including Goretex himself has denied "lack of interest" and has said he had no desire to quit the group, or see it disband and up until January of 2008 has said he would like to see the group active. Sources have said the group was broken up over a female Ill Bill once dated. After letting Goretex stay at her apartment while dealing with legal issues and a turbulent break up with ex- girlfriend Stephanie Martin, a friendly gesture of good faith turned sour and nightmarish due to her severe alcohol and chemical addictions, premeditated a final plan to sabatoge Goretex's 20 year friendship with Ill Bill and Necro, which is said to have affected Goretex immensely. Ill Bill (Now a member of the recently formed La Coka Nostra), (which once ironically included Goretex), Sabac, and DJ Eclipse have all gone their separate ways solo, with plans to release The Hour of Reprisal (Strange Music/Uncle Howie), The Ritual (Psycho+Logical), and the Halftime Show DVD (Uncle Howie) in 2007, respectively. Sabac and DJ Eclipse continue to make live appearances with Ill Bill at his concerts and on tour as well as new appearances on Bill's new record.Goretex has severed ties with the group and is currently working on his follow up to cult classic "The Art Of Dying" which is to be released through his own independent label Supercoven, and is said to be released in October of 2008.
Rock Stars
Non Phixion Lyrics
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Very special, please welcome to the stage
Escape from New York, but I be on some Brooklyn bullshit
I pull clips as fast as I dose chicks with dope tits
Tommy Lee called, said the coke's arrivin' at six
Got my name all in your mouth like your liable to brick
Click me on the tube, chain swinging down to my shoes
Disciple of rock, the type who'll range rifles at cops
I'm spiteful, fakes get left shaking like Michael J. Fox
I deliver AIDS-infected needle acupuncture
Gangster and hustler murderer and kidnap a suspect
Rapper and dusthead, from Blood red to Crip blue
My shit's too colorful
Running through with a hundred goons and maniacs
If a bitch like to suck dick, she a brainiac
Bust up in they mouth piece, see how they react, take it back
Like a instant replay, live in the PJ's, watching my Uncle freebase
Analyzing the anguish on a fiend's face
I learned to love my trees laced, the way the PCP taste
The way it make me see things
Old school dice spot bills and sheep skins
As I write this, I'm rocking Iceberg jeans and Timbs
Thinking where I'm gon' be in 2007
Either a house in the Hamptons or a house in Heaven
I be chillin' on the beach in the South of Venice
Or merkin' the President live on Channel 7
Coming through rocking
Wild like rock stars who smash guitars
Non-Phixion
Unadulterated
Emcee's
Coming through rocking
Wild like rock stars who smash guitars
Non-Phixion
Unadulterated
Emcee's
I be Brooklyn 'til, die don't even question it twice
My crew nice, late night in them corners we shoot dice
Just like summertime in New York, jean-shorts, Timbs, Nubuck
Tanktops with kufis, groupies acting loosely
Who be in a black drop, with his hat cocked, that cat 'Bac
Puffin a stoge and spittin' snapshots
I'm trying to live, feed the kids, drive some whips, handle biz
Own a crib, do my shit, in the streets, that's how it is
If I say rock star, I'm talking about rocking the mic
My shit's hot like the rock a fiend drop in a pipe
These cats is idiots, with raps so pussy they catch periods
I'm serious, my life is like a drug experience
A porno movie with no plot and I'm the only guy in it
Like Vivid videos with Kobe Tai dime bitches
Ill Bill rap crusader, chillin' in the black Navigator
Canarsie to Pennsylvania
Wild
Like
Rock stars
Who, who smash guitars
Coming through rocking
Wild like rock stars who smash guitars
Non-Phixion
Unadulterated
Emcee's
Break Mumia out, bang in with shells and heaters out
Blast off the terrorist, blow bombs and speakers out
Hookers and bricks, gutter cats, bitches and pimps
Cripples and Gimps, ex-cons, pushers and tricks
Street poet, speak the essence, what's realer than this
Up in the club smoked out coke, the feeling of Cris
You light in the wrist, Richard Simmons fro with a pick
Taking my record label hostage if they stoppin' my shit
I remember them cold nights and long lines for clubs
Now it's strictly V.I.p., free drinks and drugs
Pounds and hugs, getting back rubs, we them underground thugs
Who stay street but got new found love
Take a Continental, drive a rental, travel the globe
Non-Phixion to the end worldwide we rock shows
Explode from out the projects, Glenwood to Throggs Neck
Hold your drink up, and make a toast to how the gods get
Coming through rocking
Wild like rock stars who smash guitars
Non-Phixion
Unadulterated
Emcee's
Coming through rocking
Wild like rock stars who smash guitars
Non-Phixion
Unadulterated
Emcee's
The song "Rock Stars" by Non Phixion is a tribute to the lifestyles of rock and rap stars, who are often seen as larger-than-life figures. The first verse speaks of the Brooklyn-based rappers' love for their hometown, as well as their own rough and dangerous lifestyle. They make references to drugs, violence, and sex, which are all common themes associated with rap culture. The next verse speaks of Ill Bill's experiences, where he compares his life to a drug experience and describes himself as the only guy in a porno movie. The final verse talks of their rise to fame, how they have overcome their struggles and achieved their dreams. Overall, the song is a celebration of their lifestyles and the things that helped them rise to the top.
Fact 1: The song was released in 2002 as part of Non Phixion's album "The Future Is Now."
Fact 2: Non Phixion is a rap group from Brooklyn, New York.
Fact 3: The group was formed in 1995 by Ill Bill, Sabac Red, Goretex, and DJ Eclipse.
Fact 4: The song includes samples from other songs such as "Never Too Much" by Luther Vandross and "Mother's Finest" by Joyce Kennedy and Glenn Murdock.
Fact 5: The song has been praised for its production, which was done by Necro.
Fact 6: The song features a number of guest performers, including Immortal Technique, Al Tariq, and Q-Unique.
Fact 7: The song was censored in some places due to its explicit content and references to violence and drugs.
Fact 8: The song was included in the soundtrack for the 2002 movie "8 Mile."
Fact 9: The group disbanded in 2006, but their music continues to be celebrated in the rap community.
Fact 10: The song has been noted for its catchy chorus, which has been sampled by other rappers in their music.
Chords: Currently unavailable.
Line by Line Meaning
And now it's time bring up the headliner of the evening
Introducing the main performer of the show
Escape from New York, but I be on some Brooklyn bullshit
I may have left New York but I still represent Brooklyn
I pull clips as fast as I dose chicks with dope tits
I reload guns as quickly as I give drugs to attractive women
Tommy Lee called, said the coke's arrivin' at six
Tommy Lee has notified me that the cocaine will be here soon
Got my name all in your mouth like your liable to brick
You keep talking about me as if you have a reason to hate me
Click me on the tube, chain swinging down to my shoes
Watch me on TV with my long necklace swaying down to my shoes
Light up the room, African boom, spark it and zoom
I bring energy to the room, with an African vibe and quick movements
Disciple of rock, the type who'll range rifles at cops
I follow the ways of rock and I'm willing to shoot at police officers
I'm spiteful, fakes get left shaking like Michael J. Fox
I hold grudges and those who pretend to be something get exposed in fear, like Michael J. Fox's shaky hands
I deliver AIDS-infected needle acupuncture
I use dirty needles to give acupuncture to people, putting them at a high risk of contracting AIDS
Gangster and hustler murderer and kidnap a suspect
I'm involved in criminal activity such as murder and kidnapping
Rapper and dusthead, from Blood red to Crip blue
I'm a rapper and a drug addict, and I've been affiliated with both Bloods and Crips gangs
My shit's too colorful
My actions and behavior are too abnormal and unpredictable
Running through with a hundred goons and maniacs
I move around with a large group of dangerous people
If a bitch like to suck dick, she a brainiac
If a woman performs oral sex on men, then she's very sexually active
Bust up in they mouth piece, see how they react, take it back
I'll force myself into someone's mouth, see their reaction, and then back off
Like a instant replay, live in the PJ's
I repeat the same actions over and over again, living in the projects where I grew up
Watching my Uncle freebase analyzing the anguish on a fiend's face
Watching my uncle smoke freebase cocaine, observing the intense feeling on a drug addict's face
I learned to love my trees laced, the way the PCP taste
I've grown fond of smoking marijuana laced with PCP, enjoying the taste
Old school dice spot bills and sheep skins
Playing betting games with dice while using money and valuable items as bets
As I write this, I'm rocking Iceberg jeans and Timbs
While writing this, I'm wearing designer jeans and Timbaland boots
Thinking where I'm gon' be in 2007
Contemplating my future and where I'll end up by the year 2007
Either a house in the Hamptons or a house in Heaven
I plan to live in luxury in the Hamptons or in a mansion in the afterlife
I be chillin' on the beach in the South of Venice
I imagine myself relaxing on the beach in South Venice
Or merkin' the President live on Channel 7
I could end up assassinating the President live on national TV
Wild like rock stars who smash guitars
My energy and behavior resembles that of rock stars who destroy their instruments
Non-Phixion
The name of my rap group
Unadulterated
Our music is pure and free from any harm or contamination
Emcee's
We are rappers, lyrical performers
My crew nice, late night in them corners we shoot dice
My friends and I are skilled, and we like to gamble with dice in hidden locations at night
Just like summertime in New York, jean-shorts, Timbs, Nubuck
Similar to what New Yorkers wear during the summer: short jeans, Timbaland boots, and soft leather
Tanktops with kufis, groupies acting loosely
We wear tank tops and religious hats while we interact with promiscuous fans
Who be in a black drop, with his hat cocked, that cat 'Bac
Who's in that black convertible with his hat tilted, that is 'Bac of Non-Phixion
Puffin a stoge and spittin' snapshots
Smoking a cigar and taking pictures to show off
I'm trying to live, feed the kids, drive some whips, handle biz
I'm attempting to make a living, support my family and buy nice cars, and handle my own business
Own a crib, do my shit, in the streets, that's how it is
Have my own home and live my life in the streets, that's how I choose to live
If I say rock star, I'm talking about rocking the mic
When I mention rock stars, I'm referring to rappers performing and moving the crowd
My shit's hot like the rock a fiend drop in a pipe
My rhymes are fire, like the crack that drug addicts smoke
These cats is idiots, with raps so pussy they catch periods
Other rappers are foolish, with weak lyrics similar to symptoms of a period
I'm serious, my life is like a drug experience
I'm not joking, my life is as eventful and wild as a drug-induced trip
A porno movie with no plot and I'm the only guy in it
My life is like a meaningless pornographic film, with myself being the only male participant
Like Vivid videos with Kobe Tai dime bitches
My life is similar to adult movies produced by Vivid Entertainment, featuring attractive women like Kobe Tai
Ill Bill rap crusader, chillin' in the black Navigator
My name is Ill Bill, I'm a rapper who's always on the move in my black SUV
Canarsie to Pennsylvania
Traveling from Brooklyn to Pennsylvania often
Break Mumia out, bang in with shells and heaters out
Help free Mumia from prison, using guns to scare off enemies
Blast off the terrorist, blow bombs and speakers out
Destroy terrorists and blow up both explosives and speakers
Hookers and bricks, gutter cats, bitches and pimps
Interacting with prostitutes, drugs, and criminals of all types
Cripples and Gimps, ex-cons, pushers and tricks
Also interacting with disabled people, former convicts, drug dealers, and women of low morals
Street poet, speak the essence, what's realer than this
I'm a lyrical performer who speaks the truth about real-life experiences
Up in the club smoked out coke, the feeling of Cris
Being high on drugs while partying in the nightclub, drinking Cristal champagne
You light in the wrist, Richard Simmons fro with a pick
You're weak and effeminate, having a hairstyle similar to Richard Simmons with a pick comb
Taking my record label hostage if they stopping' my shit
If my record label interferes with my music, I'll hold them as hostages and refuse to cooperate
I remember them cold nights and long lines for clubs
I recall waiting in long lines outside of nightclubs during cold nights
Now it's strictly V.I.p., free drinks and drugs
Now I only enter the club as a VIP, receiving free alcohol and drugs
Pounds and hugs, getting back rubs, we them underground thugs
Exchanging drugs with each other along with hugs and massages, as we are part of the underground criminal world
Who stay street but got new found love
We still live and behave as street people, but have found new sources of enjoyment and relaxation
Take a Continental, drive a rental, travel the globe
Rent a Continental car and travel the world
Non-Phixion to the end, worldwide we rock shows
Non-Phixion will always be together, performing concerts worldwide
Explode from out the projects, Glenwood to Throggs Neck
We'll make a big impact coming from the projects, from Glenwood to Throggs Neck
Hold your drink up, and make a toast to how the gods get
Raise your glass and toast to how we live and succeed like gods
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Written by: Mitchell Manzanilla, John Fuentes, William Braunstein, Christopher Martin
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@SickBoy666100
Saw them perform this in NYC the other night. It was so insane. In the middle of Lakocka Nostra's set I hear Ill bill say, How many Non Phixion fans in the house? Then Gore and Sabac came outta nowhere and banged this tune. It was fuckin awesome! First time they were together like that in years.
@Timoleon87
That shit would make med cry.
@ignaciomota3627
@@Timoleon87 haha I feel you bro
@davide4313
6 years ago bruh <3
@Liphted
I'm reading this 6 years later loving it lol
@shitchops
They ambush the crowd man thats DOPE AS FUCK
@Sadistic1993
I always felt Goretex was the most underrated rapper in the group, shit in general of the whole psychological camp..his lyrics for the most part really make you think in your head, always used complex metaphors etc. The Art Of Dying is probably my favorite solo next to Barn of the Naked Dead by Hyde
@aboetarikske
Goretex is dropping the best albums lately
@MAD_Villain1981
GORE ELOHIM
@kevlar1482
Yeah, he was the best with Bill a close-ish second. Goretex had the best metaphors, best / most varied references, and was fuckin flawless live. Best sounding voice too.