Organised Grime (aka 'OG's'; 'Original Gods') are a grime crew mostly assoc… Read Full Bio ↴Organised Grime (aka 'OG's'; 'Original Gods') are a grime crew mostly associated with the South London grime circuit, and founded by Jendor, N.E and Dot Rotten after the breakdown of Essentials. The members are mostly from South London, but there are some exceptions, including Midlands MC Stormar and JJ, an East London DJ who joined the crew at a later date. OGs view themselves as more of a movement than a 'crew', since the collective prides itself on the fact that its members are all solo artists in their own right.

The crew formed in 2007, and started to build hype around their name later that year by joining Boy Better Know on their Rinse FM radio slot on Sunday evenings, forming an affiliation with that collective. 'OGs' have been featured on Logan Sama's Kiss 100 show, and their movements got them a feature on BBC Radio 1xtra with DJ Cameo. Their debut CD OG Season was released in March 2008.

Members

* Jendor
* N.E
* Dot Rotten
* P Money
* Little D
* Blacks
* Stormar
* Melanin
* Mega
* Pro
* Desperado
* Sickman
* JJ

In The Ghetto
O.G's Lyrics

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"Kid from the ghetto, kiddie from the city" --> E Double
[Ed O.G.]
Now growin up as a kid in the ghetto
There wasn't no horses, no lake or no meadow
And I bet you'll find it hard for you to settle
In the house I was Edward, on the streets my name was Edo
My pops passed fast when I was just about 8
All of my success is to my mother, god bless her and thanks

For raisin me the right way without the help of my dad
All of the role models I had today are in the rehab
As I got older I got bolder
My hands got bigger and now it's time for me to hold a
.38 or any kind of gun
And just wait for a sucker to start some
I'm in my freshman year in a gang actin naughty
Me and Brett was rollin ball for his older brother Donnie
But both of us were scared so we gave it to Little Jay
Because he kept on sayin that ( ? ) pumped around his way
But at that time I thought the shit was cool
We used to ( ? ) every day after school
And get drunk at nights and go start more fights
If it was wrong then we did it, we couldn't do nothin right
Now I'm still in the gang, I think my posse's no joke
Until our first gang fight, then everybody broke
Except for five of us, it's a wonder we survived the rush
Cause we was outnumbered so we had to think fast
We did the sensible thing, and that was to haul ass
Now I'm out of the gang, but ain't nothin changed
Sometimes I walk around the way and everything's still the same
Except for Easter, me, Glen and Little James
Met up with the posse and it felt kinda strange
Because everyone was mad, cryin, no laughin
And then I said, "What's up yo, tell me what happened?"
Then someobdy said, "Lee's dead," I'm thinkin
Damn, no way, I seen him earlier today
Now that's fucked up, and in my body rage struck up
And I was with it to get the niggaz who did it
But we didn't make a move that night to go ill
And that's when I seriously said it's time to chill
I don't have no enemies but some of the people might not like me
But that's not a reason for you to want to fight me
But that's the way it is, and that's word to the Edo
Cause that's the life of a kid in the ghetto

"Kid from the ghetto, kiddie from the city"
"Young kid from the ghetto, kiddie from the city"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of O.G's song In The Ghetto highlight the struggle of growing up in the ghetto or inner city. The singer, E Double, reflects on his childhood experiences where he vividly remembers that there were no horses, lakes, or meadows in the ghetto, and he had to make do with what was available. O.G raps about the absence of a father figure in his life due to his father's death when he was just eight years old. Despite the hardship, he attributes his success to his mother's influence, who raised him right without the help of his father. The lyrics show the harsh reality of life in the ghetto and the temptation to join gangs and indulge in criminal activities to fit in.

E Double reflects on his involvement with a gang in his freshman year, where he and his friend used to roll ball for Donnie, their older brother. The gang mentality instilled in him a sense of bravado and encouraged him to carry a .38 or any gun and wait for someone to start problems. However, when they faced their first gang fight and were outnumbered, they had to use their wit and run to survive. Years later, the death of a friend made him realize that it was time to chill and not fight for no reason. The lyrics capture the violence and senseless killings that happen in the ghetto, but also show how individuals in this environment can find a way out.

In all, the lyrics paint a poignant picture of the struggles faced by inner-city youths who grow up in poverty and are exposed to various forms of adversity. However, they also show that it is possible to break free from a life surrounded by violence and crime and make a better life for oneself.

Line by Line Meaning

Now growin up as a kid in the ghetto There wasn't no horses, no lake or no meadow And I bet you'll find it hard for you to settle In the house I was Edward, on the streets my name was Edo
Ed O.G. describes growing up in a deprived area, questioning why one would want to stay there. He gives his nicknames in the house and on the streets.

My pops passed fast when I was just about 8 All of my success is to my mother, god bless her and thanks For raisin me the right way without the help of my dad All of the role models I had today are in the rehab
Ed O.G. acknowledges his absent father and lauds his mother's role in his success. He laments the lack of positive figures in his area.

As I got older I got bolder My hands got bigger and now it's time for me to hold a .38 or any kind of gun And just wait for a sucker to start some
Ed O.G. describes the influence of his environment leading to him choosing to carry a weapon and be prepared for violence.

I'm in my freshman year in a gang actin naughty Me and Brett was rollin ball for his older brother Donnie But both of us were scared so we gave it to Little Jay Because he kept on sayin that ( ? ) pumped around his way But at that time I thought the shit was cool We used to ( ? ) every day after school And get drunk at nights and go start more fights If it was wrong then we did it, we couldn't do nothin right
Ed O.G. recounts his involvement in a gang during his teenage years, including partaking in violent, reckless behavior.

Now I'm still in the gang, I think my posse's no joke Until our first gang fight, then everybody broke Except for five of us, it's a wonder we survived the rush Cause we was outnumbered so we had to think fast
Ed O.G. notes that despite his previous bravado, his gang did not hold up well when faced with actual danger. They only narrowly escaped harm due to quick thinking.

I'm out of the gang, but ain't nothin changed Sometimes I walk around the way and everything's still the same Except for Easter, me, Glen and Little James Met up with the posse and it felt kinda strange
Ed O.G. explains that despite his departure from the gang, his environment remains unchanged. He meets up with former gang members and feels uneasy.

Then someobdy said, "Lee's dead," I'm thinkin Damn, no way, I seen him earlier today Now that's fucked up, and in my body rage struck up And I was with it to get the niggaz who did it
Ed O.G. receives news of the murder of a fellow community member and feels angry and vengeful.

But we didn't make a move that night to go ill And that's when I seriously said it's time to chill I don't have no enemies but some of the people might not like me But that's not a reason for you to want to fight me
Despite his feelings of anger, Ed O.G. ultimately does not act on it and realizes the need for peace. He acknowledges that not everyone will like him, but that does not mean violence is the answer.

But that's the way it is, and that's word to the Edo Cause that's the life of a kid in the ghetto
Ed O.G. concludes by accepting that violence and tragedy are commonplace in the ghetto, and that this is just a fact of life for those who grow up there.

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