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.
There It Goes
Psychopathic Rydas Lyrics
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Give it time man
I'ma be alright
It's fucked up
I'ma be alright
At least I got my rydas, tho
Yea
Anotha casket dropped unda
In the midst of the rain and thunda
And I wonda
About that watchin' this risk
And why I didn't take that bitch
Anotha funeral
Third night this week
Everybody and they mamma catchin' slugs in the street
I know the reverend by name
He's like Bullet
It's your turn ta run ta Burger King
Mamma told me I had three strikes in life
When I was 18 I got a job at Mike's
Car wash
The place where the bitches be
Till I got mad and slapped Mike and his homie
They called the pig
Then they called my Pop's
I pissed on the vacuum in the back of the shop
It broke on out
Now the cops is on my tail
Cherry on the bitches (?)
If a nigga only fail (?)
Chorus x2:
I'ma Be (Alright)
I'ma Be (Alright)
I'ma Be (Alright)
I'ma Be Alright, but (There it goes)
I coulda been a doctor
Maybe even a president
Instead I slang dope
In a crackhouse resident
Raised in the strip
By pimps and O G's
Rock a girl with ADIDAS
Till the age of 13
Till I caught by the pigs
Slangin' bags and such
Had every last dopehead
Ridin' my nuts
Felt like I was on top of the world
What a head won't do for the bag of a white girl
I had T.V's and VCR's
Stereo systems and stolen cars
More throwaways in the bottom of the river
When I was hungry
Crackheads brought me dinner
I kept Trumph on my bankroll
If I met a fine bitch I'd put her on the stroll
Everything was straight till they raided my spot
Now a nigga on the run and the fever gettin' hot
Chorus x2
Where my one good last thing at
Used ta flippin' money on hos
Now it's smack
You should be a Ryda
Heh, picture that
Now where the fuck's my pipe
For the crack
No more hatchet rydas got my back
Got me a penetrate in my black Cadillac (AHHH)
There it goes
Or it seems
Until I woke up from my...
Dreamin' of the money and the cars
Ho's in the strip bars
Now I'm all alone
To buy a couple fallin' stars
On the bottom of the barrel
Lookin' for a hookup
And when it's all done
I watch everyone book up fast
Spendin' all my money
People hate my ass
And now I'm really out of cash
Keep your money and your friends tight
Leave dem ho's
Or you can wave it all bye nigga there it goes
Chorus x4
Oh an one more thang
I'ma be alright tho
I got my rydas wit me
The Psychopathic Rydas' song, "There It Goes" is a depiction of the harsh realities of a life of crime and the consequences of one's decisions. The lyrics elucidate the struggles they faced in the streets and their ultimate realization that their choices led them to where they are today. The opening lines, "Damn, Give it time man, I'ma be alright, It's fucked up, I'ma be alright, At least I got my Rydas, tho, Yea," suggest a sense of hopelessness and despair from the onset.
The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, with the chorus repeating the refrain, "I'ma be alright," despite all the struggles they faced. The verses go on to describe the endless cycle of violence and death that surrounds them, with the imagery of another funeral being held, and how the reverend is used to it, as if it's an everyday occurrence.
The verses also delve into the singer's backstory, how they were raised in a tough neighborhood, got caught up in a life of crime, and ended up on the run. The lyrics express regret and wonderment over how things could have turned out differently, with lines like "I coulda been a doctor, Maybe even a president, Instead I sling dope, In a crackhouse resident." Ultimately, the song sends a message about the importance of choosing the right path in life and the consequences of one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Damn
Expressing frustration or astonishment
Give it time man
Requesting patience to work through a problem
I'ma be alright
Expressing confidence and reassurance
It's fucked up
Describing something bad or unfair
At least I got my rydas, tho
Finding comfort in the support of loyal friends
There it goes
Referring to a continuing cycle of negative events
Anotha casket dropped unda
Another death has occurred
In the midst of the rain and thunda
Showing a confluence of negative factors
And I wonda
Expressing curiosity and confusion
About that watchin' this risk
Who is monitoring the danger in the area?
And why I didn't take that bitch
Regretting a missed opportunity to avoid danger
Anotha funeral
Another burial service is needed
Third night this week
Expressing a high frequency of negative events
Everybody and they mamma catchin' slugs in the street
People are being shot in public
I know the reverend by name
Having a close relationship with the local religious figure
He's like Bullet
Referring to someone who is quick to flee danger
It's your turn ta run ta Burger King
Suggesting the reverend's escape route from danger
Mamma told me I had three strikes in life
Mother's advice about limited chances in life
When I was 18 I got a job at Mike's
Recalling a past employment experience
Car wash
Stating the type of job worked at
The place where the bitches be
Describing the work environment
Till I got mad and slapped Mike and his homie
Recalling a moment of losing control at work
They called the pig
Referring to calling the police to report an incident
Then they called my Pop's
Informing someone's father about the incident
I pissed on the vacuum in the back of the shop
Vandalizing property before leaving
It broke on out
The situation escalated
Now the cops is on my tail
Police are pursuing fugitive
Cherry on the bitches (?)
Unclear meaning and context
If a nigga only fail (?)
Unclear meaning and context
Chorus x2:
Repeating the following lyrics twice
I'ma Be (Alright)
Reiterating confidence and reassurance
But (There it goes)
Highlighting continued negative events despite confidence
I coulda been a doctor
Regretting not fulfilling potential
Maybe even a president
Exploring career aspirations
Instead I slang dope
Choosing an illegal and dangerous career path
In a crackhouse resident
Residing in a place where drugs are sold and consumed
Raised in the strip
Growing up in a rough and unsafe neighborhood
By pimps and O G's
Being influenced by older, criminal individuals
Rock a girl with ADIDAS
Describing romantic endeavors with a brand of shoes
Till the age of 13
Indicating a youthful age range
Till I caught by the pigs
Geting caught by the police
Slangin' bags and such
Selling drugs in various forms
Had every last dopehead
Describing the extent of clientele
Ridin' my nuts
Persistently following or contacting someone
Felt like I was on top of the world
Feeling invincible or unstoppable
What a head won't do for the bag of a white girl
Describing the extreme lengths some will go to acquire drugs
I had T.V's and VCR's
Benefitting monetarily from drug sales
Stereo systems and stolen cars
Further indications of illicit gains
More throwaways in the bottom of the river
Discarding evidence of crimes committed
When I was hungry
Implying the punishing nature of the criminal lifestyle
Crackheads brought me dinner
Resorting to desperate means for sustenance
I kept Trumph on my bankroll
Keeping large amounts of money
If I met a fine bitch I'd put her on the stroll
Recruiting women to work as prostitutes
Everything was straight till they raided my spot
Things were going well until law enforcement disrupted the situation
Now a nigga on the run and the fever gettin' hot
Fugitive status is causing stress and anxiety to rise
Where my one good last thing at
Searching for something that could make a difference
Used ta flippin' money on hos
Spending money on prostitutes in the past
Now it's smack
Choosing drug use over other activities
You should be a Ryda
Advocating a lifestyle similar to the Psychopathic Rydas'
Heh, picture that
Suggesting the idea is far-fetched
Now where the fuck's my pipe
Asking where drug paraphernalia is located
No more hatchet rydas got my back
No longer being supported by friends and allies
Got me a penetrate in my black Cadillac (AHHH)
Referring to carrying a weapon in a car
Or it seems
Conceding that negative situations may not be completely real
Until I woke up from my...
Implying that events may have been imagined or exaggerated
Dreamin' of the money and the cars
Reflecting on material desires
Ho's in the strip bars
Indicating a preference for a certain type of woman and setting
Now I'm all alone
Feeling lonely and isolated
To buy a couple fallin' stars
Spending money towards impossible or unattainable goals
On the bottom of the barrel
Being at a low point in life
Lookin' for a hookup
Searching for companionship
And when it's all done
Implying there may be a resolution or endpoint
I watch everyone book up fast
Observing others' success
Spending all my money
Struggling financially
People hate my ass
Encountering animosity and hostility from others
And now I'm really out of cash
Being financially depleted
Keep your money and your friends tight
Advising caution and vigilance with finances and relationships
Leave dem ho's
Encouraging leaving behind destructive influences
Or you can wave it all bye nigga there it goes
Asking whether to continue down a perilous path or make a change
Oh an one more thang
Adding a final thought or comment
I'ma be alright tho
Restating confidence and reassurance
I got my rydas wit me
Acknowledging the support of loyal friends
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