All beats for the Rydas music are stolen, or used without permission, from mainstream artists such as Nelly, The Godfather and Cypress Hill. If a lawsuit were ever to be filed against them, they would just close down the label and walk. To date, The Rydas remain free from legal action.
As the Rydas, the artists take on the aliases of Bullet (Violent J), Full Clip (Shaggy 2 Dope), Foe Foe (Monoxide), Lil' Shank (Jamie Madrox), Cell Block (Blaze Ya Dead Homie), and Yung Dirt (Boondox).
Compared to their alter egos on Psychopathic Records, the Rydas are unique in that their music is not horrorcore, but gangsta rap.
In 2000, Myzery left Psychopathic Records, hence removing Twin Gatz from the Rydas lineup. Many believed the group would be weakened because of this, but the group remained stronger than ever. In 2001, their second album was released at the 2nd Gathering and was entitled Ryden Dirtay. It featured the remaining five Rydas and is widely considered to be better than the first album.
Also in 2002, Pendulum #7 from the Pendulum comic books was released, featuring 3 Rydas solo songs: What Rydas Do Fo Money?, by Full Clip, and Who Wanna Flex? & I Don't Wanna Die, by Bullet.
Their third album, Check Your Shit in Bitch!, was released in 2004. This album featured "Sawed Off" and "Converse", bringing the Rydas lineup to its highest at 7 members, and featured 13 brand new tracks. Plus, an untitled EP was sold alongside the album at the 2004 Gathering, featuring a song off the album called Scrimps, as well as three exclusive songs. Also, at that year's Gathering the Rydas performed at the Mystery Seminar, minus Converse.
On October 21, 2005, Esham officially left Psychopathic Records, as did Anybody Killa on February 3, 2006, therefore removing Sawed Off and Converse from the lineup.
There are currently 6 members in the group working on a new album in their portable studio while on The Tempest Tour. In a recent interview from Violent J from faygoluvers.net, the title of the new album will be Duk Da Fuk Down, and it is expected to be released sometime in 2007. The new lineup will be Violent J, Shaggy 2 Dope, Jamie Madrox, Monoxide, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, and at the time newly added Boondox.
In the special Gathering 07' addition of Weekly Freekly Weekly on the scrolling text box says one of the new rydas name is Yung Dirt, pointing to Boondox because of the southern roots and talking bout "the red dirt looks like blood" from lyrics on his songs.
In July 2007, the new Psychopathic Rydas video for the song Duk Da Fuk Down was released, introducing the new member Yung Dirt (Boondox). The video shows gangsta rap imagery, continuing the classic and known Psychopathic Rydas themes.
Duk Da Fuk Down
Psychopathic Rydas Lyrics
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It's like an air raid, (Oh Shit)
When we ride, (Whoop Whoop)
It's like an air raid, (Oh shit)
When the rydas is ridin' up on ya
Duck da fuck down
When the rydas is ridin' up on ya
Duck da fuck down [x2]
[Verse 1: Cell Block AKA Blaze]
Fuck the games,
I ain't ashamed to say I never play sincere about the cake
Getting money is my forte This shit is more to me
There can never be peace, stuck in cover like Iraq,
Cause you ain't safe up in the street's
Got you shaking like a leaf and the nervousness increased
Till I got you in the scope and your deceased kapeash
So duck the fuck down motherfuckers we surrounding you
Suckers get your next breath, it's the last one left
[Verse 2: Full Clip AKA Shaggy 2 Dope]
Your bitch ass better duck, When Full Clip buck
I leave you open and your face eating asphalt
Sit back and picture me rolling in a black truck
Peeling down your block, and lickin' off shots
You can use your rags to tie up your wounds
Put your body in the trunk, ride you out, bury you in the boons
Hot shells hit the floor, and so do them white tees
Soaked in red and bullet holes
When we ride, (Whoop Whoop)
It's like an air raid, (Oh Shit)
When we ride, (Whoop Whoop)
It's like an air raid, (Oh shit)
When the rydas is ridin' up on ya
Duck da fuck down
When the rydas is ridin' up on ya
Duck da fuck down [x2]
[Verse 3: Bullet AKA Violent J]
When the head lights hit, you duck, dodge, move and jump
When your body goes dead, in your drawers you dump
Double barrel pump shot gun, I got one, a hot one
Blow the head off a pig, every time I spot one
Soldiers posted, dance under the street light
Boogie bang gangstas ???
When my truck come round, duck the fuck down
Or the last thing you'll see is a flash and hear a buck sound
[Verse 4: Young Dirt AKA Boondox]
When we ride (Hell Yeah), It's like an air raid (What)
Bitches duck the fuck down, try not to get they ass shot
See 'em runnin' for cover, you know the rydas ain't no suckas
In them all black trucks, and passing judgment on these motherfuckers
So duck down if you want to survive
'Cause it's the only fucking way that your leaving here alive
Young Dirt put in work in fucking teflon vest's
About to roll the game over catch a slug through your bird chest
When we ride, (Whoop Whoop)
It's like an air raid, (Oh Shit)
When we ride, (Whoop Whoop)
It's like an air raid, (Oh shit)
When the rydas is ridin' up on ya
Duck da fuck down
When the rydas is ridin' up on ya
Duck da fuck down [x2]
[Verse 5: Lil' Shank AKA Madrox]
My head is hotter than the lava from inside a volcano
I'm dumping hella slugs, turning thugs into angels
We bang on the block better duck the fuck down
Before we re-load the clip y'all bitches hitting the ground
Lil' Shank, and I'm back from the trunk with a pump
Squeezing the trigger "blast" and looking to fuck somebody up
Ryda down since the first day call it "OG"
And we dumping more shells than the first LP
[Verse 6: Foe Foe AKA Monoxide]
Nah, Nah I come ridin' wit my windows cracked
And Lil' Shank got a double barrel pointed out the back
Foe Foe in the candy paint, glass all black
I'm a motherfuckin' Ryda if you ain't past that
Pass that, pistol over here so I can get it crackin' like an Oriental New Year
You must be new here, well let me tell you how to duck
Put your head between your legs and pray to god that we don't bust
When we ride, (Whoop Whoop)
It's like an air raid, (Oh Shit)
When we ride, (Whoop Whoop)
It's like an air raid, (Oh shit)
When the rydas is ridin' up on ya
Duck da fuck down
When the rydas is ridin' up on ya
Duck da fuck down [x2]
The lyrics of Psychopathic Ryda's song "Duk Da Fuk Down" talk about riding in all-black trucks and surrounding people, forcing them to duck down and be scared like they're in an air raid. The first verse, by Blaze, talks about getting money and not playing fair. He talks about how there can never be peace in the streets, and he gets rid of anyone not aligned with him. The second verse, by Shaggy 2 Dope, talks about getting revenge on enemies, leaving them in a pool of blood. He talks about using rags to tie up their wounds and burying them in the boons. The third verse, by Violent J, talks about the chaos caused by the Headlight lights, the double-barrel pump shotgun on hand, and how he cannot stand cops. He involves his soldiers and speaks directly to the other gangsters about the approaching truck. The fourth verse, by Boondox, talks about how the Rydas will pass judgment on their enemies, who run for cover. Finally, Lil' Shank and Foe Foe also contribute to the track, adding their words of warning and how to survive when they're around.
The lyrics speak to the gang mentality, where they'll do whatever it takes to gain power and eliminate opposition. It's a warning to anyone not on their side to duck and hide before they become the Rydas' next target.
Line by Line Meaning
When we ride, (Whoop Whoop)
We are a group of ruthless people who are coming your way
It's like an air raid, (Oh Shit)
We are going to cause chaos and destruction upon arrival
When the rydas is ridin' up on ya
You better brace yourself, because we're coming for you
Duck da fuck down
Get down on the ground and stay there until we're done
Fuck the games,
I don't play around when it comes to making money
I ain't ashamed to say I never play sincere about the cake
I won't hesitate to do whatever it takes to make more money
Getting money is my forte
Making money is my specialty
This shit is more to me
Money means everything to me
There can never be peace, stuck in cover like Iraq,
The streets are a warzone and there can never be peace
Cause you ain't safe up in the street's
It's dangerous to be out in the streets
Got you shaking like a leaf and the nervousness increased
You're trembling with fear and your anxiety is growing
Till I got you in the scope and your deceased kapeash
I'll hunt you down and kill you
So duck the fuck down motherfuckers we surrounding you
We've got you surrounded, so keep your head down
Suckers get your next breath, it's the last one left
You're taking your last breath, so make it count
Your bitch ass better duck, When Full Clip buck
You better get on the ground when Full Clip starts shooting
I leave you open and your face eating asphalt
I'll shoot you and leave you lying on the ground
Sit back and picture me rolling in a black truck
Imagine me driving by in a menacing black truck
Peeling down your block, and lickin' off shots
I'll drive down your street and shoot at you
You can use your rags to tie up your wounds
After we shoot you, you can use your clothes to stop the bleeding
Put your body in the trunk, ride you out, bury you in the boons
We'll take your body and bury it in a remote location
Hot shells hit the floor, and so do them white tees
I'll shoot at you until your clothes are soaked in blood
Soaked in red and bullet holes
Your clothes will be covered in blood and bullet holes
When the head lights hit, you duck, dodge, move and jump
If you see our headlights, you better run and hide
When your body goes dead, in your drawers you dump
When you die, you'll lose control of your bowels
Double barrel pump shot gun, I got one, a hot one
I've got a powerful double barrel shotgun
Blow the head off a pig, every time I spot one
I'll kill a police officer whenever I see one
Soldiers posted, dance under the street light
My crew is ready for action and waiting for our signal
Boogie bang gangstas ???
We are a group of gangsters who love to party and dance
Or the last thing you'll see is a flash and hear a buck sound
You'll see a flash from my gun and hear the sound of me shooting you
Bitches duck the fuck down, try not to get they ass shot
Women should get down on the ground to avoid getting shot
See 'em runnin' for cover, you know the rydas ain't no suckas
We'll make people run and hide, because they know how dangerous we are
In them all black trucks, and passing judgment on these motherfuckers
We are driving around in black trucks and deciding who lives or dies
'Cause it's the only fucking way that your leaving here alive
Getting on the ground is the only way you'll survive
Young Dirt put in work in fucking teflon vest's
Young Dirt wears a bulletproof vest while carrying out dangerous missions
About to roll the game over catch a slug through your bird chest
I'm about to take over the game and kill anyone who gets in my way
My head is hotter than the lava from inside a volcano
I am full of anger and ready to kill
I'm dumping hella slugs, turning thugs into angels
I'm killing so many people that I'm sending them to heaven
Before we re-load the clip y'all bitches hitting the ground
Get on the ground before we start shooting again
Squeezing the trigger "blast" and looking to fuck somebody up
When I shoot my gun, I'm trying to kill someone
Nah, Nah I come ridin' wit my windows cracked
I'm driving around with my windows down
And Lil' Shank got a double barrel pointed out the back
Lil' Shank is in the car with me, pointing a double barrel shotgun out the back
Foe Foe in the candy paint, glass all black
Foe Foe is driving a car with a bright color and dark windows
I'm a motherfuckin' Ryda if you ain't past that
I'm a proud member of the Rydas and don't care what anyone thinks
Put your head between your legs and pray to god that we don't bust
Get on the ground and pray that we don't shoot you
Contributed by Aaliyah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.