(1) a U.S. Rapcrew
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(1) a U.S. Rapcrew
(2) a Dutch Punkband
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Katari Cox and Malcolm Greenidge grew up together in New York. They knew each other through Cox's mother and Greenidge's father who were close friends. They and their families later moved to New Jersey where they became friends with Yafeu Fula. Cox's cousin and Fula's Godbrother, Tupac Amaru Shakur, used to look out for them and when he became famous he moved them out of the ghetto and bought them homes in Atlanta, Georgia.
In 1992, Cox, Greenridge and Fula formed a trio. Cox's alias was K-Dog, Greenridge's was Big Malcolm and Fula's was Young Hollywood. The trio went under several names including the Thoro Headz and the Young Thugs. Big Malcolm and K-Dog made their debut on "Flex" on Tupac's "Holler If Ya Hear Me" single which was released on February 4, 1993. In 1994, Young Hollywood's mother and Tupac's aunt, Yassmyn Fula, told Tupac about Mutah Wasin Shabazz Beale, a 16-year-old who witnessed his parents being murdered when he was three or four-years-old. The story made Tupac cry. He decided he wanted to met Beale. They met and soon Beale joined the group. He didn't go under an alias, just his first name, Mutah.
On November 30, Tupac was robbed and shot four times at Quad Recording Studios in New York. The next day he was arrested for sexual abuse. He was found guilty and on February 14, 1995, he was sent to prison to serve up to four and a half years. On April 5, his LP, Me Against The World, was released. The group now known as Dramacydal appeared on two songs, "Me Against The World" and "Outlaw." On June 27, Tupac's "So Many Tears" single was released. It featured "Hard To Imagine," a song by Big Malcolm, K-Dog and Mutah.
Dramacydal almost signed with Interscope Records, but on October 12, Death Row Records, Interscope Records and Time Warner paid a $1.4 million bail to have Tupac released. In return he had to sign a three album deal with Death Row Records. When he was released, he and Dramacydal flew to Death Row Records in Los Angeles, California and started working on his double LP, All Eyez On Me.
When Tupac was serving time he planned to form a new group. He asked Young Hollywood to start searching for members. Of course him, Big Malcolm, K-Dog and Mutah would be members of it, but more were needed. Young Hollywood told Tupac about his friend, Bruce Washington. He said that once when Big Malcolm and K-Dog visited him in Montclair, New Jersey they were robbed of their hats so he went to Washington and asked him to get their hats back. Washington confronted the thieves and they returned their hats. Young Hollywood asked if he could bring Washington with him, Tupac agreed.
Young Hollywood told Washington that he's helping Tupac to search for members for a group they were forming and asked him to be a part of it. Washington didn't believe him and it wasn't brought up again until Yaasmyn Fula mentioned it. At that point he realized that Young Hollywood had been serious. The next day, they visited Tupac. Before he had any chance to introduce himself Tupac asked Washington to drop a few verses. Soon he joined the group. Tupac's brother Mopreme Shakur and Tyruss "Big Syke" Himes of Thug Life joined the group as well.
Tupac gave each member of the group an alias taken from an enemy of America. Big Malcolm's alias was E.D.I. after Ugandian president Idi Amin, Big Syke's was Moozaliny after Italian president Benito Mussolini, K-Dog's was Kastro after Cuban president Fidel Castro, Mopreme's was Komani after Iranian Ayatollah Ruholla Khomeini, Mutah's was Napoleon after French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, Washington's was Hussein Fatal which was later changed to Fatal Hussein after Iraq president Saddam Hussein and Young Hollywood's was Kadafi after Lybian colonel Muammar Al-Qadaafi. Tupac named himself Makaveli The Don after Italian philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli.
Now all that was left was to come up with a name for the group. Tupac liked Lil' Homies, but Fatal who was almost as old as Tupac didn't want people to refer to him as a lil' homie, instead he suggested Outlaw Immortalz which Tupac agreed with.. On February 16, 1996, All Eyez On Me was released. The group guest appeared on "When We Ride" and they made solo guest appearances on "All About U," "Tradin' War Stories," "Thug Passion," "Picture Me Rollin'," "Check Out Time," "All Eyez On Me" and "Run Tha Streetz." After the release Komani and Moozaliny left the group for unknown reasons and female rapper Donna "Storm" Hunter joined the group who changed its name from the Outlaw Immortalz to the Outlawz. Outlawz stands for Operating Under Thug Laws As WarriorZ.
On June 14, Tupac's "How Do U Want It" single was released. It featured "Hit 'Em Up" featuring the Outlawz. It's the most notorious dis song in history. Bad Boy Entertainment, Chino XL, Junior M.A.F.I.A. and Mobb Deep is dissed on it. Tupac claimed he had sex with Bad Boy Entertainment recording artist The Notorious B.I.G.'s wife, Faith Evans. The video which was made for the song was the first Tupac video the Outlawz appeared in. Kadafi and Fatal had their friend, Rufus "Young Noble" Cooper, to join the Outlawz.
On September 7, 1996, Tupac was shot four times in a drive-by-shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was taken to University Medical Center where he died a week later. E.D.I. and Kadafi were in the car behind the one Tupac was riding in. E.D.I. said he couldn't identify the murderer, but Kadafi said he might be able to. The police lead was never followed and Kadafi moved with the rest of the Outlawz back to New Jersey before the police could question him. On November 5, Tupac's LP, The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, was released. The Outlawz guest appeared on four songs, "Bomb First (My Second Reply)," "Hail Mary," "Life Of An Outlaw" and "Just Like Daddy." "Hail Mary" was the third single and video. Death Row Records didn't credit the Outlawz for being on it and they cut them out of the video.
On November 10, after visiting his girlfriend, Kadafi was shot and killed.. He was found by the police in a third floor hallway of an apartment building in Irvington, New Jersey. He was taken to University Hospital where he died on the afternoon. Who killed him remained unknown to the public until September, 2000, when Napoleon revealed in The Source that it was his cousin, Roddy, who killed him. Roddy claimed it was an accident, Napoleon believed him, but not everyone did; Fatal was one of them.
All of the Outlawz with the exception of Fatal moved back to Los Angeles, California. Although Tupac told them serveral times not to sign with Death Row, the Outlawz signed a contract with Death Row Records. Between 1997 and 1999, you didn't hear much from the Outlawz who were obviously wondering where to go from there. They appeared on other artists' albums, compilations and soundtracks. They guest appeared on "Still Ballin' (remix)," the first single and video of Yukmouth's double LP, Thugged Out: The Albulation. In late 1997, Fatal signed a solo contract with Relativity Records who released his debut single, "Everyday," on March 17, 1998 and his debut LP, In The Line Of Fire, on March 31. Former Kausion member Gonzoe joined the group, but left after three months due to beef with the rest of the members.
Death Row Records and Rap-A-Lot Records almost worked out a deal which would let the Outlawz sign with Rap-A-Lot. They even advertised their upcoming Rap-A-Lot album, Neva Surrenda, in The Source. But the Outlawz changed their minds at the last minute and never signed with Rap-A-Lot. Fatal however signed with them as a solo artist.
On December 21, 1999, their debut album, Still I Rise, was finally released. Tupac appeared on 14 out of 15 songs and Fatal was removed from the songs he originally was on due to beef with the rest of the group. The first single and video of the LP was "Baby Don't Cry (Keep Ya Head Up II)." The LP suffered sales because Death Row Records' CEO Marion "Suge" Knight ordered Interscope Records not to promote it because the Outlawz refused to sign with Suge Publishing. It still went double platinum.
On April 1, the Outlawz filed a $4.5 million lawsuit against Suge, Death Row Records, Interscope Records, Suge Knight Films and Suge Publishing claiming breach of contract, unfair business practices, intentional interference with prospective economic advantages, racketeering and others. They won the lawsuit. With Death Row Records behind them, they felt it was time for them to pursue a deal with another major label. But with each offer they got something would go wrong. So they came to the solution where there's nothing else to do, besides starting their own label.
In February, 2000, the Outlawz were on Live From L.A. and stated they were starting their own label, Outlaw Recordz. They signed Noble's step-daughter, Baby Girle, Dirty Bert, Napoleon's little brother, Hellraza, and Lil' D. Then they looked for distribution. Bay area rapper Spice 1 told his distributor, Bayside Entertainment Distribution, about this. They contacted the Outlawz and signed a distribution deal. On November 7, 2000, the Outlawz's second LP and Outlaw Recordz's first release, Ride Wit Us Or Collide Wit Us, was released. It debuted at the ninth position on the Billboard independent album charts and became the best selling independent rap album of 2000. The first and second single and video were "Black Rain" and "Thug With Me."
In 2001, Napoleon made his film debut in Thug Life which also starred The Lady Of Rage and Willie D. New Child from Harlem, New York joined the group. Tupac always wanted someone from New York to be a member of the Outlawz and Fatal felt New Child was exactly what Pac was looking for before his death. On October 23, Big Syke's label, RideOnUm Record Group, released Thug Law Chapter 1, a collaboration album between the Outlawz and Thug Life.
The Outlawz felt Bayside Entertainment Distribution was too small for them. They left and signed a distribution deal with KOCH Records instead. On November 6, their third LP, Novakane, was released. It debuted at the 100th position on the Billboard 200 and third on the Billboard independent album charts. The first single and video was "World Wide" featuring Tupac and T-Low. The LP also featured "Loyalty," a dis directed at Fatal. There had been beef between Fatal and the rest of the Outlawz for a long time, but it wasn't known for the public until we interviewed Fatal in 2001. Fatal said he was angry at them for not being there for Tupac when he was shot and for "forgiving" Roddy for Kadafi's killing, which Fatal may or may not believe was an accident but felt there was no reason to point a gun at Kadafi's head, period. As Fatal said, accident or not, the outcome is the same. Fatal also questioned their judgement because they signed with Death Row Records although Tupac told them not to.
The future looks bright for the Outlawz. Next year, Fatal's second album, Death Before Dishonor, and New Child's debut album, S.O.G. (Son Of A Gangster) are coming out. Outlaw Recordz is releasing Napoleon's solo debut album, Bonapartes, Noble's solo debut album, Noble Justice, E.D.I. and Kastro's collaboration album, Blood Brothers, and the fourth group album. Fortress Entertainment is releasing their homevideo, World Wide, and E.D.I. is writing a screen play. They've got Outlaw Films and O.G. (Outlaw Gear) coming soon. Let's just hope they can squash their beef, like Tupac said, "Let no man separate what we create!"
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The Dutch punkband formed in november 1981 and were first named Koi Boys. With Jeroen on bass, Maarten and David on guitars and Barend played the drums, vocals were done by Fokkie. The Outlawz split up in july 11983. Numbers by them may be found on the two albums "Als je Haar maar goed Zit".
Feel Your Pain
Outlawz Lyrics
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The lyrics to "Feel Your Pain" by Outlawz express the emotional turmoil and hardships that the members of the group have experienced in their lives. The song acknowledges that pain is an inevitable part of life, especially when you come from a background of struggle and street life. It emphasizes the idea that pain is something to be dealt with and overcome rather than succumbing to it.
The verses from Napoleon, Benzino, Kastro, and E.D.I. each convey different aspects of pain and its impact on their lives. They discuss the loss of loved ones, the constant threat of violence, and the toll that street life takes on them emotionally. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of their reality, highlighting the need to stay strong, persevere, and support each other through tough times.
Overall, "Feel Your Pain" is a heartfelt and honest expression of the challenges faced by the Outlawz and their determination to rise above their circumstances. It serves as a reminder that pain is a universal experience, but it's how we handle it and the support we receive that ultimately define us.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't worry soulja (Made Men, Outlawz)
Don't stress, soldier (representing Made Men and Outlawz)
Yo, pain ain't nuthin but a part of the game
Listen, pain is just a natural part of the struggle
They got us real fucked up
They have seriously underestimated us
Ain't nuthin but a part of the game, deal wit it
It's simply a part of the game, so handle it
Life -- is a hustle, I got my .45 waitin to bubble
Life is a constant struggle, I am armed and ready for any trouble
I lost a lot of my loved ones to the struggle
I have experienced the pain of losing many dear ones in this fight
It's like I'm holdin back my breath through a muzzle
I feel suffocated, unable to express myself fully
It's like I got one more piece to complete the puzzle
It feels like I am missing just one more crucial element to find fulfillment
You only got one chance 'cause I don't love you
You must understand you only have one opportunity because I don't have affection for you
And I'll be boned if I cock back and slug you
I will definitely retaliate violently if provoked
For all my dead niggas, that's above you
I do it all for my deceased comrades who are watching from above
It's like a feud, my family ain't around they done
There's a continuous conflict, my family is not there anymore
And if I lose one more soulja I'ma drown someone
If I lose another soldier, I will be overwhelmed with grief
Who Makaveli? I give you eight to ya belly
Who's disrespecting Makaveli? I will shoot you eight times in the abdomen
For Killa Khadafi, please tell the cops to stop me
I will go to any lengths for Killa Khadafi, even if it means evading the police
My brother Seeky, I'ma ride all night for ya
I will stay vigilant and protect my brother Seeky throughout the night
This to my main man comin from a Made nigga
Dedicating this to my close friend who is also intertwined with the Made Men
And do the same for Gustafa and Big Mike soulja
I will show the same support and loyalty to Gustafa and Big Mike, my fellow soldiers
I feel your pain, hold ya head, let's get paid nigga
I understand the suffering you're going through, stay strong, let's focus on making money
And anytime you wanna talk about the situation, involve me
Whenever you want to discuss the predicament, include me in the conversation
Yo hear my number Polly, call me
Be sure to save my number, Polly, and reach out to me
I understand just what your goin through
I comprehend exactly what you are experiencing
I lost niggas too.. I shed tears too..
I have also lost people close to me, and I have cried as well
I can't cry no more, yo Tony what'chu die for?
I cannot shed tears anymore, Tony, what did you sacrifice your life for?
Three strike 915 is what I ride for
I am committed to taking risks and fighting for my people, representing 915
You and Roc hold it down, we aight (we aight)
You and Roc stay strong, we will be okay
I think I live this long, 'cause I live by the gun
I believe I have survived this long because I rely on firearms
We with the Outlawz, sippin Henny all night
We stand united with the Outlawz, drinking Hennessy throughout the night
Been goin through that shit since day one
We have been enduring these hardships since the very beginning
But that's the question, I know my life is dee-per so feel me
But that's the dilemma, I understand my life holds deeper meaning, so understand me
Cheated death many times when niggas tryed to kill me
I have narrowly escaped death numerous times when others have attempted to murder me
I feel yo' pain! - Sick torment 'til he's guarded
I understand your pain! It's an intense suffering that persists until one is protected
Keep us caged like dogs, go to shit in the yard
They keep us trapped like animals, treated as if we are worthless
The only thing that's fucked up, we can't change this shit
The only unfortunate thing is that we cannot alter this situation
I feel yo' pain! - Drownin in the rain and shit
I understand your pain! It's like being overwhelmed and suffocated by constant struggles
I feel yo' pain! - Nigga yo I'm just like them
I feel your pain! I am just like you, going through the same hardships
I feel yo' pain! - Speak it to ya straight from the heart
I feel your pain! I express it honestly and sincerely from the depths of my heart
When I was broke on the block I had clips like them
During my impoverished days on the streets, I carried ammunition like them
No matter what you come across you gotta live, get lost
Regardless of the challenges you encounter, you must keep living and finding your path
Ain't nothin to fear in this love affair, when shared with the streets
There's nothing to be afraid of in this relationship with the streets
I'm in deep losin all kinds of sleep
I am deeply affected, losing sleep due to my struggles
Ain't no love, so my eyes don't blink
There's no love around, causing me to stay alert and vigilant
And I'm so shell-shocked I need to see a shrink
I am so mentally traumatized that I require therapy
It stink, stinks so much I can't think
It smells, it reeks so badly that I cannot think straight
And chase my liqour with a bad temper
I consume alcohol to cope but it fuels my short temper
And when it hurts too bad, I numb it up with a drink
When the pain becomes unbearable, I try to numb it by drinking alcohol
Too fuckin blind for the big picture
I am too blinded by my circumstances to see the bigger picture
Shit, ain't nobody to blame, can't nobody complain
Damn, there's no one to blame, and nobody has the right to complain
Losin my mind, it's just a sign of the times
I am losing my sanity, it's simply a reflection of the current era
And when my loved ones go, part of my insides dying wit 'em
When my loved ones pass away, a part of me also dies with them
Can you feel my pain?
Do you truly understand the extent of my suffering?
Would you look into my world and tell me what you see now?
If you were to step into my world, what would you witness at this moment?
Fuckin with Devils shit I'm tryna stay righteous
Engaging with evil forces, I am striving to maintain righteousness
Nothing but emptiness, God replinish this
I am left with nothing but emptiness, may God replenish my lost spirits
Losin my love I ain't felt pain like this
Losing my loved ones, I have never experienced pain like this before
I fuck around lost the one thing priceless
I damn well lost the one thing that was truly invaluable
Start of this motherfuckin game wasn't nice shit
The beginning of this damn game was far from pleasant
Cars and broads won't do, dawg'll slice shit
Material possessions and women won't fulfill me, I will cut ties with them
I'm just passin the time until my number hit
I am simply biding my time until my inevitable fate is upon me
Fuck it I'll run wit it, until I feel I'm done wit it
Fuck it, I'll continue to embrace it until I feel it's time to move on
Stack up the ones and let my sons come up rich
Accumulate wealth and ensure my sons inherit prosperity
Clutchin a piece of the past, I move on
Holding onto a fragment of the past, I carry on with life
Using this pain to keep a nigga strong
Utilizing this pain as fuel to maintain my strength
I feel it...
I understand it...
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Dee Chandler
Loved this song instantly when I first heard it yearssss ago
Groovy Bear
Had Tupac been on this shit, it would have been an everlasting classic...
The truth The truth
This shit touch my heart man been there and thank god for my life now back when music meant something and calm you down from wilding out
mixtape
This song is like daylight and water for a dying plant
icfwu
hold up! this shit fire
thelakersforlife
the asian beat is what does it, that is unbelievable
Best Kush
love this joint....tried lookin everywhere for the mp3
MURDAMAMi187
outlaws 4 life.
toosweetpimp
damnnnnn this shit go hardd
G E
It don't