Obie Trice III (real name, no gimmicks, born November 14, 1977) is an Ameri… Read Full Bio ↴Obie Trice III (real name, no gimmicks, born November 14, 1977) is an American rap artist and songwriter. He began rapping at the age of 11, and is most known for his time spent signed to Shady Records. He also has his own record label, Black Market Entertainment.

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

Back to Back
Obie Trice Lyrics

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Shady, we're back!

Nothing can stop and nothing can change it
You better just make new livin' arrangements
If you think you the top and king of the castle
You about to be thrown off the throne and ripped a new asshole
All I hear is I'm the best at this and I'm best at that
But I don't hear my name, no ne'er brought up in rap

And I don't usually trip or dare get caught up in that
But when they say one of the best, I'm nowhere thought of as that
Not even the same league as Jay Z, Nas, Pac, Biggie or maybe
They'll name me somewhere down at the bottom, right after AZ
Or say he ripped that Biggie verse, or that Jay Z
Ayo his verses were crazy, on that "Renegade" beat
But I ain't never bought no whole CD of Shady
And all I hear is pop tunes come on the radi—
O, and they play 'em 20 times in a row daily
And that very well maybe the same reason they don't say me
When they speak on hip-hop legends, which has amazed me
'Cause I thought the formula was to hit mainstream
And make it big—ba—big—big bay—ba—baby

So maybe the eighties made me crazy
I've been tryna get my weight up since the ace Slim Shady
Gave me the gate key, paved the way
So lately my stakes get better each day
Replay my relay race, when I was chasin' the afee at eighteen
Eight years later his voice in Beijing
No choice I chase cream, so

Shady (Stat Quo!) we're back!

This is what I eat, sleep and breath and feed
My kids would it fulfill all my family needs (c'mon)
I treat the mic like the block
Fuck with my rocks, and squeeze
Critics expecting me to underachieve
I just deal with the hate I receive
By rolling back my sleeves
Sure was a breeze, I bring him right to his knees
And tell him "suck my dick"
Take a bow and leave
With a sack full of unmarked cheese
I find it hard to believe
Who to pull or proceed
To be G's and claim they runnin' shit
Nigga I run me
As a kid, teacher said I had a mouth on me
The same mouth got me the deal with Dre and E
Folk in the hood be askin', where I be
Dogg, I'm out in Hawaii
Don't like it? Drink my pee
Record song for the "Detox" LP
Feet don't fail me
Niggas got me bent like cranberry and Belvee
I'mma die wealthy
Boss in the game, what the fuck they gon tell me?
A towns own, Aftermath, Shady!

Shady!(Bobby Creek!) we're back!

Y'all market y'all block, they sent me to corner that
Rap game's an old flame, my nigga I want 'em back
Like mic check
Pimp for what it's worth I got the right net
Sittin' here excited by some shit that ain't write yet
No regret, live by a code you don't know 'bout
Y'all niggas won't be certified 'til I show I
Go out on a limb with Em 'cause I'm wid him
Put a barrel to the apparel of you and some of them
Stand a chance, at the dance, without a Bow tie
Shady Records re-introduce you niggas to Mow-ti
So high, of the light that they have given me
And the haters like a chauffeur because it's driven me
To a view with a vendetta I am the epitome
I don't give a fuck about ya nigga I'm just livin' me
We the reason for the season so I'm breezin' through the track nigga

Shady! (Ca$his!)

I can prove I'm here to do something you never do
From hand to hand coke sales, from my revenue
I ain't been to a function, where I ain't snuck a weapon through
'Cause my background reveals a one eight seven too
To the block, I'm the truth
To the cops, I'm the proof of this
And niggas still out there, you just gotta shoot
I carry over my street ethics, to the booth
And the Shady crime fam, Al Capone in his youth
The difference between me and you, I already done it
And lived the street life, niggas run away from if
You follow my life, in the Midwest blunted
Pitchforks held high, four fifth by the stomach
You can find me right now, on the C.A. streets
I'm on the roof, of the building, shooting at police
Some of the homies feel opposition can't kill me
I'm a walking obituary, death live in me
I take life through the pen, by the way I'mma see
Or have you raped in the pen, like American meat
I'm connected gettin' weight from MS 13
With S.K's, A.R's and Mini fourteens
I'm Cashis, the last of the real, with a strap
On Prozac, D's and E-Pills, it's a wrap
Get the block on tip, two for tens of crack
I'm in a lifetime contract, Shady's back nigga

Shady! (Ha! I told you we was back!)

Overall Meaning

The song "Back to Back" by Obie Trice featuring Eminem, Stat Quo, Bobby Creekwater, and Ca$his was released on Eminem's Shady Records in 2006. The song is a commentary on the current state of hip-hop and rap culture. Eminem uses his verse to criticize mainstream rapper egos that have forgotten the roots of hip-hop and lost touch with the important things in life. He claims that fame and success have made some artists forget about those who paved the way for them, and that they will soon be dethroned from their position of power.

Eminem compares himself to hip-hop legends such as Jay-Z, Nas, Tupac, and Biggie Smalls, claiming that he is not even in the same league as them. He voices frustration about not being considered a hip-hop legend, despite having made a mega-hit with "Renegade." The chorus refers to Eminem and his team being "back" and taking over the hip-hop world once again.

The other rappers use their verses to showcase their individual styles and to demonstrate their loyalty to Shady Records, while also addressing the current state of hip-hop. Stat Quo calls out other rappers who claim to be running the game, saying that he runs his own life. Bobby Creekwater talks about getting back to the roots of hip-hop and reclaiming the culture. Ca$his talks about his own rough past and how it's informed his music, all while pledging his allegiance to the Shady Records crew.

Line by Line Meaning

Nothing can stop and nothing can change it
Nothing can hinder or alter our return and presence

You better just make new livin' arrangements
It's advisable to find a new way of life to adapt to our comeback

If you think you the top and king of the castle
If you believe you're the best and ruling in this domain

You about to be thrown off the throne and ripped a new asshole
You will soon be dethroned and criticized heavily

All I hear is I'm the best at this and I'm best at that
All I hear are claims of superiority in various aspects

But I don't hear my name, no ne'er brought up in rap
But my name is never mentioned or recognized in rap discussions

And I don't usually trip or dare get caught up in that
And I usually don't worry or involve myself in those matters

But when they say one of the best, I'm nowhere thought of as that
But when they mention the best, I'm never considered in that category

Not even the same league as Jay Z, Nas, Pac, Biggie or maybe
I'm not even in the same caliber as Jay Z, Nas, Tupac, Biggie, or maybe even others

They'll name me somewhere down at the bottom, right after AZ
They'll place my name towards the bottom, just after AZ

Or say he ripped that Biggie verse, or that Jay Z
Or mention that I did well on a Biggie verse or a Jay Z track

Ayo his verses were crazy, on that 'Renegade' beat
They might acknowledge that my verses were impressive on the 'Renegade' beat

But I ain't never bought no whole CD of Shady
But I never purchased a complete CD from Shady (Eminem)

And all I hear is pop tunes come on the radi—
And all I hear are mainstream pop songs playing on the radio

O, and they play 'em 20 times in a row daily
And they repeatedly play them 20 times in a row every day

And that very well maybe the same reason they don't say me
And that might be the exact reason why they don't mention me

When they speak on hip-hop legends, which has amazed me
When they talk about hip-hop legends, it surprises me

'Cause I thought the formula was to hit mainstream
Because I believed the strategy was to achieve mainstream success

And make it big—ba—big—big bay—ba—baby
And become significant, very significant, oh baby

So maybe the eighties made me crazy
Perhaps the influence of the 1980s made me eccentric

I've been tryna get my weight up since the ace Slim Shady
I've been striving to gain prominence since Slim Shady's rise

Gave me the gate key, paved the way
Eminem gave me the opportunity and opened doors for me

So lately my stakes get better each day
So recently, my situation improves every day

Replay my relay race, when I was chasin' the afee at eighteen
Relive my past efforts, when I was pursuing success at eighteen

Eight years later his voice in Beijing
Eight years later, his influence is felt worldwide

No choice I chase cream, so
I have no other option but to pursue financial success, therefore

This is what I eat, sleep and breath and feed
This is my primary focus and sustenance

My kids would it fulfill all my family needs (c'mon)
It will provide for all the necessities of my family

I treat the mic like the block
I handle the microphone with the same intensity as the streets

Fuck with my rocks, and squeeze
Mess with my possessions and I'll respond with force

Critics expecting me to underachieve
Critics anticipate that I won't live up to expectations

I just deal with the hate I receive
I simply handle the negativity directed towards me

By rolling back my sleeves
By preparing myself to put in hard work

Sure was a breeze, I bring him right to his knees
It was effortless, I easily overpower and defeat him

And tell him 'suck my dick'
And boldly tell him to perform a degrading act

Take a bow and leave
Accept applause and exit gracefully

With a sack full of unmarked cheese
With a bag full of untraceable money

I find it hard to believe
It's difficult for me to believe

Who to pull or proceed
Who to confront or ignore

To be G's and claim they runnin' shit
To act tough and assert dominance

Nigga I run me
I control and lead myself

As a kid, teacher said I had a mouth on me
When I was young, teachers noted my outspoken nature

The same mouth got me the deal with Dre and E
That same outspokenness led to me signing with Dr. Dre and Eminem

Folk in the hood be askin', where I be
People in the neighborhood wonder where I am

Dogg, I'm out in Hawaii
Friend, I'm currently in Hawaii

Don't like it? Drink my pee
If you're dissatisfied, it's of no concern to me

Record song for the 'Detox' LP
Record a song for the long-awaited 'Detox' album

Feet don't fail me
Don't let me down, feet

Niggas got me bent like cranberry and Belvee
People have frustrated and angered me

I'mma die wealthy
I'm determined to die with great wealth

Boss in the game, what the fuck they gon tell me?
I'm a leader in this industry, what can they possibly say to me?

A towns own, Aftermath, Shady!
Representing my hometown, affiliated with Aftermath and Shady!

Y'all market y'all block, they sent me to corner that
While you promote your neighborhood, they assigned me to dominate it

Rap game's an old flame, my nigga I want 'em back
The rap industry is like a past lover, and I desire its return

Like mic check
Similar to a microphone test

Pimp for what it's worth I got the right net
I have the correct connections and influence

Sittin' here excited by some shit that ain't write yet
I'm eagerly anticipating some amazing things that haven't been created yet

No regret, live by a code you don't know 'bout
I have no regrets, I follow a set of principles unfamiliar to you

Y'all niggas won't be certified 'til I show
You won't be validated until I prove it

I go out on a limb with Em 'cause I'm wid him
I take risks with Eminem because I'm loyal to him

Put a barrel to the apparel of you and some of them
I threaten and intimidate you and others

Stand a chance, at the dance, without a bow tie
Have any hope of succeeding in this industry, without conforming

Shady Records re-introduce you niggas to Mow-ti
Shady Records is reintroducing you to Mow-ti (Obie Trice)

So high, of the light that they have given me
So elevated, due to the attention and opportunities they provided me

And the haters like a chauffeur because it's driven me
And the haters are like drivers, motivating me forward

To a view with a vendetta I am the epitome
To a position fueled by a strong desire for revenge, I am the perfect example

I don't give a fuck about ya nigga I'm just livin' me
I don't care about your opinions, I'm just being true to myself

We the reason for the season so I'm breezin' through the track nigga
We are the cause for celebration, so I effortlessly flow through the track, my friend

I can prove I'm here to do something you never do
I can provide evidence that I'm here to achieve something you haven't

From hand to hand coke sales, from my revenue
From selling cocaine directly to my personal income

I ain't been to a function, where I ain't snuck a weapon through
I haven't attended a gathering without secretly bringing a weapon

'Cause my background reveals a one eight seven too
Because my past includes a murder as well

To the block, I'm the truth
In the neighborhood, I'm the undeniable reality

To the cops, I'm the proof of this
To the police, I'm the evidence of these activities

And niggas still out there, you just gotta shoot
And there are still people involved in criminal activities, you just have to take action against them

I carry over my street ethics, to the booth
I bring my code of conduct from the streets to the recording booth

And the Shady crime fam, Al Capone in his youth
And the Shady crime family, resembling a young Al Capone

The difference between me and you, I already done it
The distinction between you and me is that I have already accomplished it

And lived the street life, niggas run away from if
And experienced the dangerous street life that others avoid

You follow my life, in the Midwest blunted
If you observe my life, you'll notice my laid-back Midwestern lifestyle

Pitchforks held high, four fifth by the stomach
Ready to engage in conflict, holding firearms close to the abdomen

You can find me right now, on the C.A. streets
You can currently locate me on the California streets

I'm on the roof, of the building, shooting at police
I'm on the rooftop of a building, engaging in gunfire with the police

Some of the homies feel opposition can't kill me
Some of my friends believe that opposition cannot eliminate me

I'm a walking obituary, death live in me
I'm a living representation of death, it resides within me

I take life through the pen, by the way I'mma see
I express my views on life through my writing and how I perceive things

Or have you raped in the pen, like American meat
Or have you violated in prison, similar to the mistreatment of American prisoners

I'm connected gettin' weight from MS 13
I'm affiliated with MS 13, receiving drugs from them

With S.K's, A.R's and Mini fourteens
Carrying various types of firearms and weapons

I'm Cashis, the last of the real, with a strap
I'm Cashis, the final representative of authenticity, armed with a gun

On Prozac, D's and E-Pills, it's a wrap
Under the influence of Prozac, D (Dust), and Ecstasy pills, it's a completed deal

Get the block on tip, two for tens of crack
Control the neighborhood market, selling two grams of crack for ten dollars

I'm in a lifetime contract, Shady's back nigga
I'm locked into a lifetime agreement, and Shady (Eminem) has returned, my friend

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Antoine Rogers, Luis Resto, Marshall Mathers, Obie Trice, Ramone Johnson, Stanley Benton

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