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
Bottoms Up / Intro
Obie Trice Lyrics
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It's well appreciated
I'd like to thank you all for copping my classic Cheers
The Seconds Round's On Me
It's well appreciated, no doubt
Detroit city stand up
They say that he stay kept with his Smith & Wesson
Story tells us his accomplishment's a blessing
Now that's what the fuck I call an urban legend
When a verse kept him from serving corrections
Turf he slept in had notorious conditions
All of symptoms that ought to send me to prison
Yet he had a vision
And since then, I've witnessed those visions
An eye witness
To put sense into it, you ain't listening
Get it? I hate to keep twisting 'em
My mind ventures, I spit with conviction
Nothing fabricated or based of forcism
Simply kicking what's living in O Trice's system
Come on
I wanna thank Shady records for backing me up
For all those years
Nigga, Eminem, Paul Rosenberg, Riggs Morales
I wanna thank all my label mates, D12, 50 Cent, G-Unit
Stat Quo, Bobby Creek' and Cashis
It's been one hell of a run
Album number truces, found him in a booth nostalging
With Dre pounding the beat machine
O Trice say nothing, deleting them
'Scope couldn't destroy my evening
We are the elite, machine
Niggas is ass backwards, thinking they in the class, as if
And have access to these type of masses
When I seen this, massive
From a black teen with dreams of being this rapper
What happened is that he slipped between the cracks
Brought to your ears all the years that I've captured
Re-appeared after Cheers, the classic
Second Round's On Me showed you O mastered it
'Cause Obie not an actor in this shit
Actually, it's action show you know different
I'm ah be a victim on the set that I lived in
'Til I die, it's Obie Tri'
Try to understand this psychological spare
From serving them grams to inserving them fans
That's right, Obie hurting them, man
The opening lines of Obie Trice's song Bottoms Up / Intro begin with the rapper thanking his fans for purchasing his new album and the classic Cheers, as he's "well appreciated, no doubt." Then, he gives a shout out to his hometown by saying, "Detroit city stand up." The following lines talk about an urban legend about a man who kept his Smith & Wesson close for protection, but his verse kept him from serving corrections. Although he lived in notorious conditions that would send anyone else to prison, he had a vision that pushed him forward, and since then, Obie has witnessed those visions. He claims to spit with conviction and nothing is fabricated, but simply "kicking what's living in O Trice's system."
After the first verse, Obie thanks Shady records, Eminem, Paul Rosenberg, Riggs Morales, and all of his label mates for backing him up and making his run in the industry one hell of a ride. He reflects on album number truces and finding himself in a booth nostalging with Dr. Dre pounding the beat machine. Although some artists think they're in the same class as him and have access to the same type of masses, Obie has been in the game for years and has captured the attention of his listeners through his music. The last line drives home his efforts of serving the fans through music from the time he served them grams to inserving them fans.
Overall, the song is a tribute to his fans, his city, and everyone who has had a hand in making his career successful. It shows his appreciation for what he's accomplished while reminding listeners of his humble beginnings, and the work he's put in to get to where he is today.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd like to thank you all for purchasing the new Obie Trice album
Obie Trice is grateful for his fans who have brought his new album
It's well appreciated
Obie Trice is grateful for his fans
I'd like to thank you all for copping my classic Cheers
Obie Trice is grateful for his fans who have bought his classic album, Cheers
The Seconds Round's On Me
Obie Trice's second album
Detroit city stand up
Obie Trice is representing Detroit and wants the city's support
They say when a nigga for testing
There is a saying that when someone is tested, they stay armed with a gun
They say that he stay kept with his Smith & Wesson
They say that he always keeps his gun with him
Story tells us his accomplishment's a blessing
The story of a person's success is a blessing
Now that's what the fuck I call an urban legend
This person's story is an urban legend
When a verse kept him from serving corrections
This person's rap helped him avoid going to jail
Turf he slept in had notorious conditions
The area where this person slept was known for its poor conditions
All of symptoms that ought to send me to prison
These conditions could have sent Obie Trice to jail
Yet he had a vision
Despite the poor conditions, this person had a vision for his future
And since then, I've witnessed those visions
Obie Trice has seen this person successfully achieve their vision
An eye witness
Obie Trice was a witness to this person's success
To put sense into it, you ain't listening
Obie Trice is saying that people are not paying attention to the lessons in this story
Get it? I hate to keep twisting 'em
Obie Trice is frustrated that people are not understanding the message in this story
My mind ventures, I spit with conviction
Obie Trice is confident in his lyrics and message
Nothing fabricated or based of forcism
Obie Trice's lyrics are based on reality and not made up
Simply kicking what's living in O Trice's system
Obie Trice is rapping about what is happening in his life
Come on
Obie Trice is urging his listeners to pay attention
I wanna thank Shady records for backing me up
Obie Trice is thanking his record label, Shady Records
For all those years
Shady Records has been supporting Obie Trice for many years
Nigga, Eminem, Paul Rosenberg, Riggs Morales
Obie Trice is thanking specific people at Shady Records for their support
I wanna thank all my label mates, D12, 50 Cent, G-Unit
Obie Trice is thanking his fellow artists on Shady Records
Stat Quo, Bobby Creek' and Cashis
Obie Trice is thanking other artists on Shady Records
It's been one hell of a run
Obie Trice has had a successful career so far
Album number truces, found him in a booth nostalging
Obie Trice is in a recording booth, reminiscing about his career
With Dre pounding the beat machine
Dr. Dre is producing the beat for this song
O Trice say nothing, deleting them
Obie Trice is rapping and deleting lines that don't fit
'Scope couldn't destroy my evening
Obie Trice is not letting negative comments affect him
We are the elite, machine
Obie Trice and his team are the best in the music industry
Niggas is ass backwards, thinking they in the class, as if
Obie Trice thinks that other rappers are not as good as him, despite what they may think
And have access to these type of masses
Obie Trice has a large fan base that other rappers do not have
When I seen this, massive
Obie Trice is impressed by how large his fan base has become
From a black teen with dreams of being this rapper
Obie Trice had dreams of becoming a rapper when he was a teenager
What happened is that he slipped between the cracks
Obie Trice had some setbacks on his path to becoming a rapper
Brought to your ears all the years that I've captured
Obie Trice is sharing his life story and experiences through his music
Re-appeared after Cheers, the classic
Obie Trice had a successful comeback after his classic album, Cheers
Second Round's On Me showed you O mastered it
Obie Trice has perfected his craft on his second album
'Cause Obie not an actor in this shit
Obie Trice is genuine in his music, not acting or pretending
Actually, it's action show you know different
Obie Trice's music is full of action and is different from other rappers
I'm ah be a victim on the set that I lived in
Obie Trice will not let his past experiences define him
'Til I die, it's Obie Tri'
Obie Trice will continue to make music and be himself until he dies
Try to understand this psychological spare
Obie Trice is asking his listeners to understand the emotions he is expressing in his music
From serving them grams to inserving them fans
Obie Trice went from selling drugs to entertaining his fans
That's right, Obie hurting them, man
Obie Trice's music is emotional and is making his fans feel something
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