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.
Its Tuesday
Royce da 5'9" Lyrics
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[Royce talking]
Yeah, you scared ain't you? Haha
Relax.. it's just music
(It's Royce 5'9!!)
D-Elite, Jah 5'9, Royce 5'9
Cha Cha, Cut Throat, Billy Nix
The Rock City niggaz, we in a world of our own
Don't you want to come ride wit us?
Come ride wit us
Yeah, ride wit us down in Seven Mile
Niggaz with Rock City tattoos on they forearms
Niggaz throwin they sevens up wit..
Detroit D tattooed on they hand
That's how we do.. niggaz'll die for this shit
Time to play.. check it out
Aiyyo, sit back, smoke, the joke is over, you woke
This is pure provoked "Murder", it's over "She Wrote"
I don't know how niggaz manage to sleep
Wake up! The clock radio done panicked the streets
Say somethin! I been waitin now hand me these beats
I'm simply a branch of the Slim Shady family tree
That'll snap - D12 first in line of the wrath, I came last
Bout to put my size nine and a half, in the game's ass
Once I hit the booth I swooped on niggaz like "Whoosh"
Two-bit niggaz, coupes, and figures we rule
I been viscious, dissless and from one track to the next
I was gangsta when rap was nothin but the hats with the X
I sat and watched album for album, niggaz flop
Niggaz went from pro-black to Italian, I was hot
I worked my fuckin ass off, hopin to blast off
Now I'ma let y'all see me, like when Ghost took his mask off
Give you more run for ya ones, packin a full clip
Rapper niggaz come witcha guns, don't bullshit
I'ma only give you wild shit, rap with a mild pitch
Only clever with that occasional style switch
y'all niggaz play around on the mic, that's why I'm bout to lay it down
Savor they way that you soundin tonight
Because, I listen to y'all niggaz records on Fool's Day
Now crack open and bump my shit, it's Tuesday!
[women singing]
It's Royce 5'9!!
This nigga know he too cool
But don't ya know ya too smooth
I really love how ya do
It ain't no other like you
You better wake up, he's coming...
The song "It's Tuesday" by Royce da 5'9" starts with a monologue where Royce is talking to a listener and hinting that they may be scared of the music. He then introduces the people involved in the making of the song and their unique characteristics. After the introduction, Royce starts rapping about his experience in the rap industry and how he's been gangsta even before the culture became mainstream. He boasts about his skills and warns other rappers that he's about to lay it down and they should savor their sound while they still can. He talks about his unique style and how he's different from other rappers.
Throughout the song, there's a catchy hook where a group of women sings about how cool and smooth Royce is. The hook is meant to portray Royce's confidence and the love he gets from his fans.
The song showcases Royce's lyrical prowess and his confidence in his craft. It's a display of his unique style, which is different from the mainstream rap culture. The song has a personal touch to it, with Royce acknowledging the people who have helped him on his journey and how he's proud to be from his hometown.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, you scared ain't you? Haha
Royce is introducing himself and taunting the listener with the absurdity of being scared of music.
Relax.. it's just music
Royce is trying to calm the listener down and reiterate that this is just music.
(It's Royce 5'9!!)
Royce is excited to introduce himself and wants the listener to know who he is.
D-Elite, Jah 5'9, Royce 5'9
Royce is listing the names of his crew or other rappers he knows.
Cha Cha, Cut Throat, Billy Nix
Royce is continuing to list the names of his crew or other rappers he knows.
My nigga Tre' Little, my nigga E
Royce is still listing the names of his crew or other rappers he knows.
The Rock City niggaz, we in a world of our own
Royce and his crew are proud of themselves and believe they stand out from the rest.
Don't you want to come ride wit us?
Royce is inviting the listener to join him and his crew.
Come ride wit us
Royce is reiterating the invitation to join him and his crew.
Yeah, ride wit us down in Seven Mile
Royce is specifying a location where he and his crew are at and inviting the listener to come there.
Niggaz with Rock City tattoos on they forearms
Royce is describing how proud his crew is of Rock City by getting tattoos of it.
Niggaz throwin they sevens up wit..
Royce is describing how his crew throws up the number seven to represent Rock City.
Detroit D tattooed on they hand
Royce is describing how his crew gets tattoos of a Detroit 'D' as another way to show pride in their city.
That's how we do.. niggaz'll die for this shit
Royce is emphasizing how seriously his crew takes their devotion to Rock City and their city in general.
Time to play.. check it out
Royce is signaling that it's time to start the song.
Aiyyo, sit back, smoke, the joke is over, you woke
Royce is encouraging the listener to relax and focus on the serious nature of the song.
This is pure provoked "Murder", it's over "She Wrote"
Royce sets the tone for the song by using violent imagery.
I don't know how niggaz manage to sleep
Royce is questioning how oblivious some rappers are to the seriousness of the music industry.
Wake up! The clock radio done panicked the streets
Royce is using the metaphor of radio music to describe how the genre has become intense and competitive.
Say somethin! I been waitin now hand me these beats
Royce is ready to show the listener what he's capable of.
I'm simply a branch of the Slim Shady family tree
Royce is acknowledging the influence that Eminem (Slim Shady) has had on his own career as a rapper.
That'll snap - D12 first in line of the wrath, I came last
Royce is saying he's just as powerful and dangerous as D12 (another rap group Eminem was associated with), even though they came before him.
Bout to put my size nine and a half, in the game's ass
Royce is saying that he's about to assert himself and show the rap game what he's made of.
Once I hit the booth I swooped on niggaz like "Whoosh"
Royce is saying that he's a force to be reckoned with when it comes to freestyling.
Two-bit niggaz, coupes, and figures we rule
Royce is saying that he and his crew are above the other "two-bit" rappers who don't take the craft seriously.
I been viscious, dissless and from one track to the next
Royce is saying that he's consistently put out high-quality songs with good rhymes.
I was gangsta when rap was nothin but the hats with the X
Royce is saying he's an OG and has been rapping for a long time, when rap was more about image than substance.
I sat and watched album for album, niggaz flop
Royce is reflecting on how he's seen many rappers come and go in the industry.
Niggaz went from pro-black to Italian, I was hot
Royce is saying that he's managed to stay relevant while other rappers have tried to reinvent themselves.
I worked my fuckin ass off, hopin to blast off
Royce is saying that he's put in a lot of effort to succeed as a rapper.
Now I'ma let y'all see me, like when Ghost took his mask off
Royce is saying that he's revealing his true self through his music.
Give you more run for ya ones, packin a full clip
Royce is promising that he has more to offer and is ready to take on anyone who comes his way.
Rapper niggaz come witcha guns, don't bullshit
Royce is saying that he's ready for anyone who wants to challenge him.
I'ma only give you wild shit, rap with a mild pitch
Royce is saying that he's going to give the listener something intense, but he's also able to switch up his style.
Only clever with that occasional style switch
Royce is saying that he's always creative and versatile in his rapping.
y'all niggaz play around on the mic, that's why I'm bout to lay it down
Royce is saying that he's going to show these less-serious rappers how it's done.
Savor they way that you soundin tonight
Royce is saying that he's going to come at these rappers with such intensity, that it'll make them question their own skill set.
Because, I listen to y'all niggaz records on Fool's Day
Royce is saying that he's heard the other rappers and they're nothing more than jokes.
Now crack open and bump my shit, it's Tuesday!
Royce is saying that his music is what listeners should be paying attention to (not the other rappers).
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LEE HARVEY STONE, NASHEIM MYRICK, RYAN D. MONTGOMERY, THOMAS RANDOLPH BELL, WILLIAM ALEXANDER HART
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Eric Johnson
Still bumping this shit in 2955
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Urala
Royce is a legend. Yeah.
Dustin Finley
Nickel 9 the God
Ryder Bartlett
Yeah he's a abouslute god back then....
Marcos Saenz
Nickel 9 Alooya!
beli blanco
Detroit city