The name “Royce” came from his R shaped Turkish link chain which was said to have resembled a Rolls Royce logo. During high school Royce was one of the shortest players on his basketball team, standing 5′9” at age 18.
Royce signed with Tommy Boy records in 1998 and later was slated to release his debut album Rock City. Though this relationship was premature, Royce ended up leaving the label citing creative differences.
Royce began working with well known Game Recordings who helped get him in front of the right people to negotiate a deal with Columbia Records. Royce’s Rock City debut was yet again plagued with delays, during which the album was heavily bootlegged. Though not in their favor, Columbia chose to release Rock City in limited quantity and quickly went out of print by the time Royce left Columbia.
Around this time Royce dropped the underground banger “Boom” with production by Dj Premier. Soon thereafter he joined up with Koch / Game Recordings and released Rock City (Version 2.0) independently.
Most well known for his association with Slim Shady – the two met at a concert while Slim was promoting his Slim Shady EP. The two formed a Duo called Bad Meets Evil, releasing a number of tracks including “Renegades” [Original Version], “Nuttin’ to Do”, “Scary Movies”, “She’s the One”, and “See You In Hell”, which appeared on Eminem’s album The Slim Shady LP, titled “Bad Meets Evil”.
In 2001 Royce was set to work with Dr Dre’s Chronic 2000 project as a ghostwriter. He contributed tracks including “The Message”, “The Throne Is Mine”, “Stay In Your Place” and the original version of “Xxplosive” titled “The Way I Be Pimpin’”.
Royce’s association with Dr. Dre ceased when his manager, Kino Childrey spoke to a reporter about Eminem and Dre in the studio. Royce refused to dismiss his manager and long time friend, ending his relationship with Dre.
Royce and Em had a mutual friendship with Proof. Though Royce had bad blood with D12 member, Bizarre, stemming from a earlier freestyle battle with Royce’s brother. Misscommunication escalated the beef between the pair, causing it to spiral out of control and include all members of the rap group D12.
In 2002, Royce called Eminem to request to be signed to Shady Records. Eminem declined and soon thereafter signed 50-cent to Shady Records instead.
Royce released several diss tracks including “Shit on U” (over D12’s “Shit on You”), taking shots at Bizzare of D12. Royce continued record dis tracks including “We Ridin’”, “Death Day”, and “Malcolm X”. There’s speculation that Royce and Em often wrote bars dissing each other subliminally.
From 2002-2003 Royce kept a low profile releasing releasing Build & Destroy, and Build & Destroy: The Lost Sessions Part 1 across the mixtape circuit.
In 2003, Royce’s beef with D12 finally reached its tipping point. Royce and Proof and their entourages spilled into the streets of Detroit arguing but the issue dissipated once firearms were drawn. The two rappers spent a night in jail, and settled their beef.
In 2004 Royce released his sophomore effort Death Is Certain on Koch records, as well as two mixtapes from his crew M.I.C. (Make it Count). The crew includes members Royce, Kid Vishis,and June.
2005 marked Royce’s third full length album release Independent’s Day on Trouble/M.I.C. Records.
Royce Da 5′9″ was sentenced to jail on September 19, 2006 for parole violation for a prior DUI charge. Royce was sentenced to one year in the clink at Oakland County Jail, Pontiac, Michigan. On January 9, 2007, Royce got out of jail on work-release.
Royce has a strong ghostwriting resume including the track “Tell Me” ft. Christina Aguilera for Diddy’s album Press Play.
In May 2007, Royce Da 5′9″ released a mixtape called The Bar Exam which features DJ Premier and Statik Selektah on the Wheels of Steel.
In 2008, Royce confirmed that he had officially resolved his longstanding differences with Eminem and celebrated with a reunion concert on July 12, 2008 at Saint Andrews Hall. A mixtape of the reunion concert was soon released thereafter.
Royce also had beef with other industry majors including Mistah Fab, Cashi$, and Joe Budden, Kanye West and the Ruff Ryders.
Chips On Pistons
Royce da 5'9" Lyrics
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(Royce Da 5'9"" + (Blade))
Yeah, yeah
When the rubber band pops from the top of them stacks
in my pocket or the trunk of the black Impala
where the pump just sit for them punks who trip
But besides that, life's good - yeah
This my nigga Blade right here (you could call me Icewood)
(Ingrid Smalls + (Royce))
Icewood? (Icewood) I could
go home witchu baby if the pipe good
(Royce Da 5'9"")
We get a whole lot of scrilla, fo'-fives is wit us
Whole flight can fill us, Globetrotter nigga
When you see a plus sign in front of like twelve numbers
on your cell that's me callin to tell you
that I ain't at home (yeah)
I'm witnessin the midnight sun in Finland with the big row bone
With six different funds
Coronas, pesos, zeros, the list goes on
We send henchmen to wet ya
In between trips to the Philippines with strippers wit us
Bet chips on Pistons, gassed off Sheed (yeah)
yellin pass the ball to Rip and Billups, mami
(Chorus: Jay Black)
If you got love for me, then do your little dance for me
Turn that ass around, (turn around) and keep doin what you dooooo
If you got a thang for me, then do your thang for me
Turn that ass around, (turn around) cause you've got it comin
(Blade Icewood + (Ingrid))
Turn that ass 'round, ma you know I'm a clown
Throw a little money 'round, do my dance to the sounds
Worth a whole lotta cash, so you know I got the pound on me
Yeah dance for my homie (damn what's the nigga name?)
Five-Nine (Five-Nine)
(Royce Da 5'9"")
Pimp game got it goin from the first line
Chain plenty hang time, yeah
(Blade Icewood)
G-4 plane flyin, '05 Range drivin
If the deal ain't least ten mil' I ain't signin
Heard she can make it do the "Nolia Clap"
It's Mr. Blade Icewood the new king of rap
I got these shots for you haters (c'mon)
Tell the waiters bring the shots, use the liquor to motivate her
to hop up in the whip, before she leave the lot
Got my dick between her lips; hand between her hips
On some freaky shit, yeah ain't know I did it like that
She thought it was all rap 'til she screamin on her back
Playa, we send henchmen to wet ya
In between trips to the Philippines with strippers wit us
Bet chips on Pistons, gassed off Sheed (yeah)
yellin pass the ball to Rip and Billups, mami
(Chorus)
(Royce Da 5'9"")
Yeah, we hit makers with acres
We hit Vegas with chips major, we can't just
ball like the usual team, we stay whylin
Up the challenge, f**k it, tear up the palace
F**k with, nothin but them trucks with, halogen lights
Did bad in his life, them cuts and calluses
In the G-4, in a suit, eatin souffl©
In the seat big get your coupe, nigga go play
(Blade Icewood)
Hey come over here!
Well you can have it your way, blow cabbage all day
Ice, everywhere, bought it from all yay
This ain't no spaceship, gave the Rover a facelift
Lift the fifth to my lips while she movin her hips
Yeahhh - side to side, I decide
when the time is right for us to slide
We ain't movin at the mansion yet, the panty's wet
That's how you feel off a pill, why you panickin?
Go away!
(Chorus)
The song "Chips On Pistons" by Royce da 5'9" is an ode to living a luxurious lifestyle, with money and success being the focal points of the lyrics. The opening skit sets the tone for the song, with Royce discussing the benefits of having stacks of money and the ability to travel the world. The first verse discusses the perks of having money, including being able to drive a black Impala, travel the world, and gamble on the Pistons. The chorus then commands women to dance and show their affection for the artists while Blade Icewood brags about his wealth and power.
The second verse is more focused on the wealth and success of the artists, discussing their hit songs, acres of land, and trips to Las Vegas. They are unapologetic about their lifestyle, and the lines about "tearing up the palace" and "eating souffle in the G-4" show their complete disregard for the normal standards of living. The song ends with more commands for women to dance and showcase their affections, with a nod to the effects of drugs and alcohol on the ability to feel pleasure.
Line by Line Meaning
When the rubber band pops from the top of them stacks
When the rubber band holding the money bundles around the stacks of cash pops due to its tightness
Mami drop them tops 'fore them dollars go back
Women should quickly bring down the convertible roofs of their cars before the value of the dollars in the stacks of money reduces
in my pocket or the trunk of the black Impala
Stash the cash in my pocket or hide it in the trunk of my black Chevrolet Impala car
where the pump just sit for them punks who trip
Keep the gas pump handy in the trunk to deal with any troublemakers who try to cross you
But besides that, life's good - yeah
Other than that, everything is going well
Icewood? (Icewood) I could
Response to Blade Icewood's nickname, Icewood
go home witchu baby if the pipe good
Agreeing to go home with Blade Icewood if he's good at satisfying her sexually
We get a whole lot of scrilla, fo'-fives is wit us
We're making a lot of money, and we possess guns in .45 and .44 caliber
Whole flight can fill us, Globetrotter nigga
We're financially wealthy enough to afford a private jet for traveling and living life comfortably like the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team members
When you see a plus sign in front of like twelve numbers
When a phone number with a plus sign before it has around twelve digits
on your cell that's me callin to tell you
It's me calling you with an international number
that I ain't at home (yeah)
Informing the listener that he's not at his home location
I'm witnessin the midnight sun in Finland with the big row bone
He's observing the phenomenon of the midnight sun present in Finland's summer months with his expensive Rolex watch
With six different funds
He's managing around six different investment funds
Coronas, pesos, zeros, the list goes on
He has cash in different currencies like Mexican pesos and lists many more currencies which have the zeros at the end of their denominations
We send henchmen to wet ya
Employing hitmen to kill those people who cross them
In between trips to the Philippines with strippers wit us
In the middle of his trips to the Philippines with exotic dancers accompanying him
Bet chips on Pistons, gassed off Sheed (yeah)
Gambling on the Detroit Pistons basketball team with confidence in Rasheed Wallace's performance
yellin pass the ball to Rip and Billups, mami
Urging the players Richard Hamilton and Chauncey Billups to pass the basketball to win the game
Turn that ass 'round, ma you know I'm a clown
Requesting the woman to turn around and show her butt while referring to himself as a jester
Throw a little money 'round, do my dance to the sounds
Throwing some money around and dancing to the music
Worth a whole lotta cash, so you know I got the pound on me
Showing off the large amount of cash he possesses and carrying a gun with him
Pimp game got it goin from the first line
He's a skilled pimp, and he starts making women his clients from the first conversation itself
Chain plenty hang time, yeah
The chains he wears around his neck stay in place for the amount of time they dangle in the air
G-4 plane flyin, '05 Range drivin
He frequently travels in a Gulfstream IV plane and drives a 2005 Range Rover car
If the deal ain't least ten mil' I ain't signin
Refusing to sign a deal that offers less than ten million dollars
Heard she can make it do the "Nolia Clap"
Heard that a woman he's interested in can perform a dance move popularized in New Orleans called the "Nolia Clap"
It's Mr. Blade Icewood the new king of rap
Referring to Blade Icewood as the hot new rapper on the scene
I got these shots for you haters (c'mon)
He's carrying weapons to shoot at anyone who doesn't like/hate him
Tell the waiters bring the shots, use the liquor to motivate her
Asking the waiter to bring shots of liquor and use the drink to convince a woman to join him
to hop up in the whip, before she leave the lot
Inviting the woman to enter his car before he leaves the parking area
Got my dick between her lips; hand between her hips
Describing a sexual act happening between him and the woman
On some freaky shit, yeah ain't know I did it like that
He's into freaky sexual behavior that may surprise some people
She thought it was all rap 'til she screamin on her back
The woman only thought he could rap until she screams during sexual intercourse with him
Yeah, we hit makers with acres
He and his team make hit songs and also own lots of land
We hit Vegas with chips major, we can't just
He and his team go to Las Vegas with huge gambling chips, and they don't play the ordinary stakes
ball like the usual team, we stay whylin
They play and act extravagantly compared to other average teams
Up the challenge, f**k it, tear up the palace
They'll accept any challenge and don't mind destroying a palace
F**k with, nothin but them trucks with, halogen lights
They only mess with trucks equipped with bright halogen lights
Did bad in his life, them cuts and calluses
Blade Icewood might have been through some rough patches in his past, which resulted in scars and injuries
In the G-4, in a suit, eatin souffl©
He's on a private jet wearing formal attire and having souffl© (a French dessert) while traveling in luxury
In the seat big get your coupe, nigga go play
He suggests that the listener should buy a bigger car with bigger seats, indicating that he's wealthy and can afford top-end cars
That's how you feel off a pill, why you panickin?
The listener might have taken a drug, and that's why he's panicking
Contributed by Ava Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.