1.) Set apart by his rapping style and influence on Snoop Doggy Dogg (by Sn… Read Full Bio ↴1.) Set apart by his rapping style and influence on Snoop Doggy Dogg (by Snoop's own admission), Richie Rich first entered music in the late '80s with the Oakland-based group 415. With D-Loc, DJ Darryl, and JED, Rich crafted a Bay Area classic called 41Fivin', which sold well around the region and spawned a Richie Rich solo album, Don't Do It. As the group was ready to sign a major-label contract with Priority in 1990, however, Richie Rich was arrested for possession of cocaine. 415 released its next album and faded from the scene soon after, while Rich sat in jail; he was released a year later, and began appearing on tracks by the Luniz and 2Pac before forming his own label Oakland Hills 41510 and releasing 1/2 Thang. By 1995, Richie Rich had become the first Bay Area rapper to sign with New York's Def Jam Records, and his major-label solo debut, Seasoned Veteran, was released in late 1996. This CD had some of his most memorable classics; "Lets Ride" and the Tupac tribute "Do G's Get To Go". The two most famous songs he did with Tupac are; "Rather be your Nigga" & "Aint Hard To Find" which featured other Bay Area artists. His long-awaited sophomore effort, The Game, was issued four years later.

2.) Another Richie Rich was a member of the 1980s' Club Kids group in NYC, and released some singles, including Love You A Million.

Let's Ride
Richie Rich Lyrics

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Something about the West coast...
Shhh... don't tell nobody

Something about the West coast
It makes me want to ride
Shake it Westside
Throw ya hands up let's riide
To the city of the scene

Put it on the one get ya body on the dance floor
Something about the West coast
It makes me want to ride ]
(Repeats until Verse 1)

No disrespect it's all love and a muthafucka just feel real good
be like what's poppin' on this side of the muthafuckin' planet
understand me? It's still one love, smokin'
It's just a whole lot more money involved

[Verse 1]
Leanin' out my zone
I roams like mobile phones (right)
rag top 'Vettes Yukons & hundred chromes
Silly bitches lie in wait until the day I come home
while the phone machine kicks
"Biitch Rich ain't at home" (Ha)
six million ways to mob choose one
I chose to dispose of those who call theyself foes
froze like bitches, tuck they toes like hoes
these amateur niggas done turned pro
Can't ride with the hi pro glow
the boss with the sauce
got receipts to show how much it cost
I dedicate this to the ridahs
who like to slip sideways
beware, double's shuttin down the highway

[Chorus]
Shake it westsiide (something about the west coast)
Throw ya hands up let's riide
To the city of the scene
Put it on the one get ya body on the dance floor
Something about the West coast
It makes me want to ride

[Verse 2]
How many MC's must get dissed
Before somebody say don't fuck with Rich
It's evidential, the presidential slap on the wrist
who that new nigga from Oakland
with that brand new twist
Don't even worry 'bout it
watch yo' neck & chest
they don't want to get
Elliott like Mr. Nest
Known for flippin' scripts sick duets & mic' rips
but now I'm off the hook don't trip
Hookers throw yo' skirt up
Crookas' throw yo' turf up
hustlers trust her & some of them put that work up
'Cause if they ridin' they gone ride tonight
when they hit it we to the next light. Believe it.

[Chorus]

[Verse 3]
Thou commands me
to skyball hands free
Sam see I'm havin' some spam hezask me
Through yo' TV, had "5 On It" with The Luniz
I got five on it
You want to ride with me
that's when you call yo' N-I-G
I'd rather be
puttin' the twomp on somethin' thick
Big SSL with Nicki Scarf's within the mix
still hittin' licks in the villo with cigarillos
big head see-notes and them light green pillows
tinted windows V dozen on my Benzo
the rumble and humble
outdo' versus the indo'
That's how it be'z when I smoke for sho'
West Coast representin' all O. Believe it.

[Chorus] - repeat to end w/ ad libs

Overall Meaning

The song Let's Ride by Richie Rich is a celebration of the West Coast lifestyle and its unique culture. The opening lines, "Something about the West Coast, it makes me want to ride," set the tone for the entire song. It's all about cruising down the boulevard, throwing your hands up, and enjoying life.

The first verse of the song establishes Richie Rich's street cred and his prowess as a rapper. He boasts about his high-end cars, his flashy clothes, and his ability to dispose of his enemies with ease. The second verse switches tone to focus on the rap scene in Oakland, where Richie Rich is from. He talks about the battles and the beef between rappers, but also maintains a cool, confident demeanor. The last verse is a showcase of his lyrical ability - he weaves in references to other West Coast rappers and talks about his own success.

Overall, Let's Ride is a catchy, upbeat anthem that pays tribute to the West Coast lifestyle and the rap scene that emerged from it.

Line by Line Meaning

Something about the West coast...
There's something special about the West coast that makes me want to ride.

Shhh... don't tell nobody
Let's keep this feeling about the West coast between us.

Shake it Westside
Let's party and enjoy the West coast vibe.

Throw ya hands up let's riide
Let's have a good time and ride together through the city.

To the city of the scene
Let's go to the city where things are happening and join the party.

Put it on the one get ya body on the dance floor
Let's dance and have fun while listening to the music.

No disrespect it's all love and a muthafucka just feel real good
I have no ill will towards anybody, it's all love and I feel great.

be like what's poppin' on this side of the muthafuckin' planet
What's happening on this side of the world?

understand me? It's still one love, smokin'
Do you get what I'm saying? We're all one and we should enjoy life together.

It's just a whole lot more money involved
Things are different on the West coast, there's more money and opportunities.

Leanin' out my zone
I'm exploring new places and experiencing new things.

I roam like mobile phones (right)
I'm free and independent like a mobile phone.

rag top 'Vettes Yukons & hundred chromes
I'm driving fancy cars with expensive chromes.

Silly bitches lie in wait until the day I come home
People are jealous of my success and waiting for me to fail.

while the phone machine kicks
While I'm not available, people leave messages on my voicemail.

"Biitch Rich ain't at home" (Ha)
People are trying to reach me and can't, but it doesn't bother me.

six million ways to mob choose one
There are many ways to live life, choose the one that suits you best.

I chose to dispose of those who call theyself foes
I prefer to get rid of people who consider themselves my enemies.

froze like bitches, tuck they toes like hoes
People are scared of me and acting submissive.

these amateur niggas done turned pro
People who used to be amateurs have become professionals.

Can't ride with the hi pro glow
I can't hang out with people who have a high profile.

the boss with the sauce
I'm a boss and I have the power.

got receipts to show how much it cost
I can prove how much money I'm making.

I dedicate this to the ridahs
I'm dedicating this to the people who ride with me.

who like to slip sideways
People who like to drive sideways and have fun.

beware, double's shuttin down the highway
Be cautious because I'm shutting down the highway and causing chaos.

How many MC's must get dissed
How many rappers do I have to diss?

Before somebody say don't fuck with Rich
Before people realize not to mess with me.

It's evidential, the presidential slap on the wrist
It's obvious that I'm powerful, even the President is afraid of me.

who that new nigga from Oakland
Who is that new rapper from Oakland?

with that brand new twist
With a new and unique style.

Watch yo' neck & chest
Be careful and protect yourself.

they don't want to get Elliott like Mr. Nest
They don't want to face the same fate as Mr. Nest, who suffered a violent death.

Known for flippin' scripts sick duets & mic' rips
Known for creating amazing music and performances.

but now I'm off the hook don't trip
But now I'm free and relaxed, don't worry about me.

Hookers throw yo' skirt up
Prostitutes, get ready to work.

Crookas' throw yo' turf up
Criminals, get ready to do your thing.

hustlers trust her & some of them put that work up
Some of the hard-working hustlers trust her.

'Cause if they ridin' they gone ride tonight
Because if they're going to ride with me, they will do it tonight.

when they hit it we to the next light. Believe it.
After we finish our business, we move on to the next opportunity. Trust me.

Thou commands me
You command me.

to skyball hands free
To throw the ball with no hands.

Sam see I'm havin' some spam hezask me
Sam, do you see that I'm receiving some spam? He asks me.

Through yo' TV, had "5 On It" with The Luniz
You saw me on TV, performing "5 On It" with The Luniz.

I got five on it
I have some money to spend.

You want to ride with me
Do you want to hang out with me?

that's when you call yo' N-I-G
That's when you call your friend.

I'd rather be
I prefer to be.

puttin' the twomp on somethin' thick
Smoking weed and enjoying something delicious.

Big SSL with Nicki Scarf's within the mix
Listening to music with a big SSL and wearing a Nicki Scarf.

still hittin' licks in the villo with cigarillos
Still stealing things in the neighborhood while smoking cigarillos.

big head see-notes and them light green pillows
Counting lots of money and resting on light green pillows.

tinted windows V dozen on my Benzo
Riding my Benz with tinted windows and V license plates.

the rumble and humble
The car's engine is loud and powerful.

outdo' versus the indo'
Driving outside and enjoying the view.

That's how it be'z when I smoke for sho'
That's how I feel when I smoke weed for sure.

West Coast representin' all O. Believe it.
Representing the West coast to the fullest. Believe it.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICHARD BUTLER, KEVIN DEAN CROWE, ERIK ORTIZ, JEREMY SAUNDERS

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