Obie Trice III was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan by his mother, along with three brothers. He is of African American and German descent. Trice was given a karaoke machine by his mother when he was eleven and he used it to rhyme over instrumentals from artists such as N.W.A. By the age of fourteen, he was attending rap battle spots around Detroit, notably including the Hip Hop Shop.
Obie Trice went by the name of Obie 1 during this time, but when he first met Proof, who was about to introduce him at the Hip Hop Shop, Proof asked him, "What's your name? Your real name, no gimmicks." He was then introduced as Obie Trice, and has kept his real name as his rap name. Trice was introduced to Eminem through D12 member Bizarre. Hot Rapper: Obie Trice. Rolling Stone. Accessed January 22, 2008. Later, Trice received a call from his manager informing him that he would be having dinner with Eminem, and later that night they went to a Kid Rock party.
Before first major release, early years on Shady Records
As an acquaintance of D12 member Bizarre, Obie was signed after a personal introduction to Eminem allowed him to impress the Detroit rap legend in-person. The general public were first introduced to Obie on D12's Devil's Night album on a skit. His one-line opener ("Obie Trice: Real name, no gimmicks" - taken from his song "Rap Name" and referring to the lack of a rap pseudonym) on Eminem's lead single; "Without Me", off the critically-acclaimed and commercially successful The Eminem Show increased public awareness of his name and slogan. Obie also appeared in the video for the song, body-slamming a dummy representing Moby. Appearances on DJ Green Lantern's official Shady Records Invasion mixtape series, allowed him to further his public recognition.
In 2002, Trice appeared in 8 Mile as one of the rappers in the Chin Tiki parking lot scene. Trice also has a featured appearance as Big Pimpin' in the Detroit made independent feature film Life Goes On, which will premiere at the Cannes International Film Festival in May 2006.
A short while before the first Invasion mixtape was released, he became involved in the Eminem-Benzino beef after being called out by Benzino with the line "Obie Trice/You's a buster" in a diss-track directed at Eminem and Shady Records. In response to Benzino, Obie released the track "Welcome to Detroit City" (a track over the beat from Cam'ron's song "Welcome to New York City") on the first Invasion mixtape. He also joined his label-mates in the highly publicised Ja Rule-50 Cent beef but never received a direct response from Ja Rule.
Cheers
His debut album Cheers was released on September 23, 2003 with its first single "Got Some Teeth" being well received on radio in a number of countries. He also released the songs "Don't Come Down" and "The Set Up". The album consists of 17 tracks with production from Eminem, Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Mike Elizondo, Emile, Fredwreck and Denaun Porter. Artists featuring on Cheers include Busta Rhymes, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Nate Dogg and D12 among others. The album was eventually certified platinum by the RIAA.
Second Rounds On Me
As of 2005 he has begun work on his second album, entitled 2nd Rounds On Me, which was expected later that year. Never making the 2005 calendar mark, Obie set sights on releasing it in 2006. Although the album will be released by Shady Records, it will feature a lineup primarily comprised of local Detroit rappers with decreased presence from Eminem and other Shady/Aftermath artists.
Shooting
On December 31, 2005, Trice was shot twice while driving on the Lodge Expressway by Wyoming Avenue in Detroit. One of the bullets entered his skull. Trice was able to drive off the expressway, where his girlfriend waved down police. He was taken to Providence Hospital and released later that day. Doctors are still contemplating whether or not to remove the bullet which entered his head, as it may be too dangerous to operate.
Leaving Shady Records, current situation
Obie Trice left Shady Records on June 26, 2008, because of a dispute because Interscope claimed they would not fund another Obie Trice CD. This news was first put into circulation by Hip-Hop blog Urban Lookout; a few days after they broke the news, a track (Giants) leaked confirming the rumor. Even though Obie has left Shady Records, Eminem's manager Paul Rosenberg says that Eminem and Obie are still close friends, and that Eminem will still work with Obie Trice on future projects.
Discography:
Cheers (2003) - Platinum
2nd Rounds On Me (2006) Released:August 15, 2006
Featured/Other songs:
"Doe Ray Me": D12 and Obie Trice
"Love Me": Eminem, 50 Cent and Obie Trice
"Drips": Eminem and Obie Trice
"Spend Some Time": Eminem, 50 Cent, Stat Quo and Obie Trice
"Adrenaline Rush": Obie Trice
"Fok de Macht": The Opposites and Obie Trice
"Loyalty": D12 and Obie Trice
"Doctor Doctor": Bizarre and Obie Trice
"72nd & Central": Proof, J-Hill and Obie Trice
"Stay Bout It": Obie Trice and Stat Quo
"Growing Up in the Hood": The Game and Obie Trice
"Hennessey": 2Pac and Obie Trice
"Drama Setter": Tony Yayo, Eminem, and Obie Trice
"It Has Been Said": Eminem, Diddy and Obie Trice
"War": Trick Trick and Obie Trice
"Hustler": 50 Cent and Obie Trice
"Get That Money": 50 Cent, Obie Trice, and Lloyd Banks
"Get That Money (remix)": 50 Cent, Obie Trice, Lloyd Banks, and Krondon
BME Up
Obie Trice Lyrics
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We gon' keep holdin this shit down
Nigga raise up, you can get bucked
Gangstas around
Got the world in a flux, all on the nuts
You can't stop us now
This where the riders at
'Til we posted up somewhere beneath the ground
BME, trust the truth's in the booth
He don't take a hit to let 'em know I'm bullet-proof
Rest in peace Proof, this is no truce
This is, hood music brought directly to you
Mac-11 in the Chevy with a nigga or two
Ready for whatever, we cuckoo, loose screw
Used to bungalows juicin up fiends
Just to ride 'round in the new school
Come from, basehead rentals, same faces, no dental
Claimin they gon' pay incidentals
Give a fiend a break, he see God all in ya
Then he run game 'til your change all minimal
Pinnin them predicaments to live that life
I been spendin Benjamins since the early '90s
Now BME is where a nigga can find me
Still on the grind nigga still gettin mine
Nigga we up, we don't give a fuck
We gon' keep holdin this shit down
Nigga raise up, you can get bucked
Gangstas around
Got the world in a flux, all on the nuts
You can't stop us now
This where the riders at
'Til we posted up somewhere beneath the ground
Niggaz, I done been around the world and back
Ask about Trice, ain't shit fuckin with that
BME said "Get 'em," Obie did exact
Straight from the trap to the muh'fuckin map
Young nigga, star, do this, car
Louis, where a nigga murder a track
Hurdle over snares and claps
So verbal, had to dumb it down so your ears adapt
Now it's (Money in the Bank), Lil' Scrap's pappy
'Preme in the tank, ain't a vehic' could pass me
Ask BME how a nigga from Craft be
Nasty, K covered up in the back seat
Any melee comin at me - death day
Pastor be speakin to your fam-lay
G shit, I'ma rap 'til my sun set
'Cept sun's up; BME what?
Nigga we up, we don't give a fuck
We gon' keep holdin this shit down
Nigga raise up, you can get bucked
Gangstas around
Got the world in a flux, all on the nuts
You can't stop us now
This where the riders at
'Til we posted up somewhere beneath the ground
Nigga I don't slip, handle 'em, rap's Rip Hamilton
All in his mansion, gamblin
Alls I'm tryin to do is match 'em, rappin
Get a couple chicks, I'm ramblin, stab 'em
Take 'em to the crib where it's magnum, madness
Mashin, ass, as if, you ain't know the half
It's BME, that's the muh'fuckin staff
Now I represent on they behalf - yes
Nigga we up, we don't give a fuck
We gon' keep holdin this shit down
Nigga raise up, you can get bucked
Gangstas around
Got the world in a flux, all on the nuts
You can't stop us now
This where the riders at
'Til we posted up somewhere beneath the ground
The lyrics of Obie Trice's song "BME Up" illustrate the confidence and resilience of the BME (Black Market Entertainment) crew against any opposition they may face. The first verse establishes this attitude, with lines like "Nigga we up, we don't give a fuck" and "Got the world in a flux, all on the nuts, you can't stop us now." The chorus reinforces this energy, with the repetition of the phrase "Nigga we up" and the declaration that gangstas are around. The second verse pays homage to the late rapper Proof, who was a member of Eminem's group D12, which Trice was also a part of. He mentions that this is "hood music brought directly to you," and describes the experiences of his past, which include dealing drugs to ride around in a new car.
The third verse switches to Trice's personal story, as he boasts about his talent as a rapper and his ability to make it to the top. He acknowledges that he has "been around the world and back" and that "BME said 'Get 'em,' Obie did exact." He also references other prominent figures in the hip-hop industry, such as Lil' Scrappy and rapper Kanye West's producer, " 'Preme in the tank."
Overall, "BME Up" is a powerful and confident statement from Obie Trice and his crew, proving that they are unstoppable and won't back down in the face of any challenge.
Line by Line Meaning
Nigga we up, we don't give a fuck
We are successful and don't care what anyone thinks about us
We gon' keep holdin this shit down
We will continue to maintain our success
Nigga raise up, you can get bucked
Don't mess with us or you will regret it
Gangstas around
We are surrounded by tough, dangerous people
Got the world in a flux, all on the nuts
Everybody is watching and talking about us
You can't stop us now
No one can bring us down
This where the riders at
This is where the real tough guys are
'Til we posted up somewhere beneath the ground
We will continue to be successful even after death
BME, trust the truth's in the booth
The true message is in my music
He don't take a hit to let 'em know I'm bullet-proof
I don't need to prove myself
Rest in peace Proof, this is no truce
This is not a ceasefire, even though we have lost our friend Proof
This is, hood music brought directly to you
This is real, raw music from the streets
Mac-11 in the Chevy with a nigga or two
I am always prepared with my guns
Ready for whatever, we cuckoo, loose screw
We are always ready for anything, and we are unpredictable
Used to bungalows juicin up fiends
We used to sell drugs out of rundown apartments to our addicted customers
Just to ride 'round in the new school
We did it all just to show off and ride around in fancy cars
Come from, basehead rentals, same faces, no dental
We come from poverty and our environment is full of drug addicts, with no access to dental care
Claimin they gon' pay incidentals
People promise to pay small amounts, but never follow through
Give a fiend a break, he see God all in ya
If you show kindness to a drug addict, they look up to you as if you are a god-like figure
Then he run game 'til your change all minimal
But in the end, they take advantage of you and milk you for all you're worth
Pinnin them predicaments to live that life
We were stuck in tough situations and had to turn to a life of crime to survive
I been spendin Benjamins since the early '90s
I have been rich and successful since the 90s
Now BME is where a nigga can find me
Nowadays you can find me with BME
Still on the grind nigga still gettin mine
I am still working hard and making money
Niggaz, I done been around the world and back
I have experienced many things and traveled extensively
Ask about Trice, ain't shit fuckin with that
People know that I am the real deal
BME said "Get 'em," Obie did exact
BME told me to go for it and I did exactly that
Straight from the trap to the muh'fuckin map
I went from the hood to being a successful rapper
Young nigga, star, do this, car
I was young when I became successful and I still love doing this
Louis, where a nigga murder a track
Louis Vuitton is where I make great music
Hurdle over snares and claps
I can overcome any obstacle thrown at me in music
So verbal, had to dumb it down so your ears adapt
I am such a great rapper that I have to simplify my lyrics for others to understand
Now it's (Money in the Bank), Lil' Scrap's pappy
Now I am so successful that other rappers' fathers know me
'Preme in the tank, ain't a vehic' could pass me
I have a powerful car and no one can race me
Ask BME how a nigga from Craft be
Ask BME how someone from the hood can be so successful
Nasty, K covered up in the back seat
I am wild and crazy, with my friend K hiding in the back seat
Any melee comin at me - death day
Anyone who attacks me will regret it
Pastor be speakin to your fam-lay
A pastor will be speaking to the family of anyone who tries to mess with me
G shit, I'ma rap 'til my sun set
I will keep rapping until the day I die
'Cept sun's up; BME what?
Except I am still alive and successful; what now?
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@mofadheel3158
I love this song! I listen to it everyday!
@RobsatvsandRec
Absolutely amazing and as everyone says.. UNDERATED!
@mofadheel3158
Agreed. I listen to it everyday. It gives me chilled vibes
@kitkarson4226
underrated!!
@djshadoweastwood6749
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