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.
Right Back
Royce da 5'9" Lyrics
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And after being warned, to still attack, is stupid
People who are that stupid just don't deserve to live
But strangely though, one does find, people who are that stupid."
(Chorus: Royce)
Pop that trunk, get the K nigga
Get to sprayin nigga, get the pump nigga
Give him what he want if he want we'll hunt for 'em all
He'll be - RIGHT BACK; it's got to be like that
Expect niggaz not to respect you, kill him
And get it - RIGHT BACK
(Royce Da 5'9")
For those that don't know me
Allow me to reintroduce myself
My name is (chk-chk, BOOM) 5-9 nigga bottom line is
bye-bye if you out of line wit him
Itemize y'all deaths in, chronological order
Those either gon' support him or idolize
All you could do is try to dodge me
While you plottin my demise while I'm tryna rise now we got a problem
Cause if I'm surrounded, I'm known
to pull out the pound and shoot, get on the phone
and still come - RIGHT BACK - wit a army of dudes
It's all true, just armed with Uzis lookin to resolve this
Good Lord, can you hear him callin?
They just still ballin, they feelin lawless, we kill 'em all
If it costs too much, we hun-ga-ry
It means if you floss too much your gums'll bleed
That's why I don't talk with chumps, I was taught to thump
my way to 21 'til I was taught to come - RIGHT BACK
(Chorus)
(Juan)
For those who don't know
Allow me to reintroduce myself
My name is (chk-chk, BOOM) Juan Corleone
Die real soft, fire in a while then he blow
While you niggaz act raw with your dawgs
'til revolvers gettin drawn, splash markin the walls
I don't know but I'm givin it to 'em
Hittin 'em brutally with them Uzis man really amusin
how niggaz duckin, divin, hollerin, hidin under shit
Bullets bustin, bruisin they body, barely bouncin shit
like, why you lookin at me smirkin nigga?
I got a short man complex, murk a nigga
bigger than me, taller than me, my squad in the league
I ride slow ballin for sheez, all of you plead
Who wanna test? Keep scrutinize you and your guys
Two of them nines, better shoot them now 'less you wanna die
I'm stupid high, Lord super sized blessin the dome
Huggin some long John Wayne shit, f**k is you on?
We comin..
(Interlude: Royce - having a conversation)
(Man hell naw, that's Royce) Right, what's up wit it?
(Whattup nigga, where you been?) I been callin you
Somethin must be wrong with your phone right? (Yeah, yeah, no, yeah)
Ohh okay, what's up, you got that for me? (Naw, yeah, naw)
Naw? Alright well, I'ma get up outta here
cause I see you havin fun with your people (Nah shut up man)
Your man he's a funny guy and all that (Yo hold up)
I'ma see you later (Hold up Royce, hold on)
(Kid Vishis)
For those that don't know me
Allow me to reintroduce myself
My name is (chk-chk, BOOM) yeah, Kid Vishis
That sick shit, listen, I hit henchmen
From shotgun wit a shotgun, surprised when pellets flyin
And niggaz that was hatin us dyin
Roll with them chaldeons that get mad if you call them an A-rab
You might get stabbed for your antics
Stay rude shooters with Rugers, put the block-a
out the windows guns cocked screamin out "Air the coppa!"
All races are frown faces with heated ways (yeah!)
With somethin in the trunk that thumpin just like bass
Trust me, no mics, this shit gon' get ugly
Before the boys cuff me, "take that" like Puffy
You've been hexed, squeeze this Tec
Shots hittin jugular veins, give 'em taco necks
I rep my set, Rock City, what you bet?
M.I.C. regardless, you garbage niggaz, we comin.
(Chorus)
The song "Right Back" by Royce da 5'9" is a representation of the ruthlessness of gang culture in Detroit. The lyrics talk about how foolish it is to attack someone without knowing their strength, but also how stupid it is to still attack even after being warned. Royce uses his lyrics to assert himself as a powerful force to be reckoned with, and no one should mess with him or his crew. He introduces himself multiple times, along with members of his crew, and speaks on how he will hunt down anyone who disrespects him or his people. The chorus provides the listener with the message that if someone messes with Royce or his crew, they will be "right back" to retaliate even harder.
The lyrics in this song are a representation of the gang culture and violence that is prevalent in Detroit. Royce uses his lyrics to assert his dominance and power in this culture. He speaks of how he and his crew are not to be messed with, and anyone who tries, will be met with violence. Through his lyrics, he paints a picture of a community that is hyper-vigilant and doesn't trust anyone outside of their circle. The chorus exploits the "right back" mentality that is popular in this culture, suggesting that any threat or disrespect will be met with immediate retaliation.
Line by Line Meaning
To attack without knowing the enemy's strength is foolish
It is unwise to attack someone when you do not understand their capabilities.
And after being warned, to still attack, is stupid
It is even dumber to attack someone after they have warned you of their strength.
People who are that stupid just don't deserve to live
Those who are that unintelligent do not deserve to continue living.
But strangely though, one does find, people who are that stupid.
Unfortunately, there are still individuals who act foolishly despite being warned otherwise.
Pop that trunk, get the K nigga
Open the car trunk and retrieve the weapon, my friend.
Get to sprayin nigga, get the pump nigga
Start shooting with the gun, my friend, pump it up.
Come - RIGHT BACK; dump on a nigga
Immediately return to the scene and shoot the person.
Give him what he want if he want we'll hunt for 'em all
If they are requesting a certain item, give it to them, and if necessary, we will search and eliminate them all.
He'll be - RIGHT BACK; it's got to be like that
The enemy will likely retaliate, and we must return and continue this cycle.
Expect niggaz not to respect you, kill him
If someone disrespects you, they should be killed as a consequence.
And get it - RIGHT BACK
The action of retaliation must be done immediately.
For those that don't know me
For those who are unaware of who I am.
Allow me to reintroduce myself
Please let me introduce myself again.
My name is (chk-chk, BOOM) 5-9 nigga bottom line is
I go by the name (sound of a gun cocking and firing), and the bottom line is that I am not to be crossed.
bye-bye if you out of line wit him
If you cross me, it means the end of you.
Itemize y'all deaths in, chronological order
I will list out the deaths of all those who crossed me, in order of when they occurred.
Those either gon' support him or idolize
People will either support me or idolize me.
All you could do is try to dodge me
Your only option is to try and avoid crossing me.
While you plottin my demise while I'm tryna rise now we got a problem
If you are trying to bring me down while I am trying to succeed, there will be conflict.
Cause if I'm surrounded, I'm known to pull out the pound and shoot, get on the phone
If I am in a surrounded situation, I will quickly use my gun while calling for backup.
and still come - RIGHT BACK - wit a army of dudes
I will return to the scene with a large group of people to retaliate.
It's all true, just armed with Uzis lookin to resolve this
Everything I say is real, and we are all armed with Uzis in order to resolve this issue.
Good Lord, can you hear him callin?
I wonder if God can hear the person calling out for help.
They just still ballin, they feelin lawless, we kill 'em all
The enemy is still confident and is breaking the law, so we must eliminate them all.
If it costs too much, we hun-ga-ry
If the price of something is too high, we will go hungry in order to obtain it.
It means if you floss too much your gums'll bleed
Flossing too often could damage your gums and cause them to bleed.
That's why I don't talk with chumps, I was taught to thump
I was taught to fight, which is why I don't waste time talking to weaklings.
my way to 21 'til I was taught to come - RIGHT BACK
I had to fight my way through life until I learned the importance of immediate retaliation.
For those who don't know
For those who are unaware of who I am.
Allow me to reintroduce myself
Please let me introduce myself again.
My name is (chk-chk, BOOM) Juan Corleone
My name is (sound of a gun cocking and firing), Juan Corleone.
Die real soft, fire in a while then he blow
They might look tough, but they will die easily from the gun fire.
While you niggaz act raw with your dawgs
While you all act tough with your friends.
'til revolvers gettin drawn, splash markin the walls
Until we draw our guns and leave bullet holes on the walls.
Hittin 'em brutally with them Uzis man
We will hit them relentlessly with our Uzis.
really amusin how niggaz duckin, divin, hollerin, hidin under shit
It's amusing how they are all trying to avoid getting hit, and are hiding behind things.
Bullets bustin, bruisin they body, barely bouncin shit
Our bullets are causing serious damage to their bodies, without bouncing off or doing minimal damage.
like, why you lookin at me smirkin nigga?
Why are you staring at me with a smirking look?
I got a short man complex, murk a nigga
I have a complex about my height, so I will kill someone to prove myself.
bigger than me, taller than me, my squad in the league
Even if they are bigger or taller than me, my squad is capable of taking them down.
I ride slow ballin for sheez, all of you plead
I am driving slowly, enjoying my success, while everyone else begs for mercy.
Who wanna test? Keep scrutinize you and your guys
Who wants to test us? We will thoroughly examine you and your group.
Two of them nines, better shoot them now 'less you wanna die
We have two guns, and it's best for you to shoot them now unless you want to die.
I'm stupid high, Lord super sized blessin the dome
I am extremely high on drugs and feeling blessed by the Lord.
Huggin some long John Wayne shit, f**k is you on?
I am clinging onto some tough guy persona, what is wrong with you?
We comin..
We are on our way to get you.
For those that don't know me
For those who are unaware of who I am.
Allow me to reintroduce myself
Please let me introduce myself again.
My name is (chk-chk, BOOM) yeah, Kid Vishis
My name is (sound of a gun cocking and firing), Kid Vishis.
That sick shit, listen, I hit henchmen
I do some twisted things, listen up because I am a hitman.
From shotgun wit a shotgun, surprised when pellets flyin
I am using a shotgun to shoot someone, and they are surprised when the pellets start flying.
And niggaz that was hatin us dyin
Those who have been hating on us are dying.
Roll with them chaldeons that get mad if you call them an A-rab
We roll with a group of people who get angry if you call them an Arab.
You might get stabbed for your antics
If you are acting up, you might get stabbed.
Stay rude shooters with Rugers, put the block-a
We are all aggressive shooters with Rugers, and we are ready for anything.
out the windows guns cocked screamin out 'Air the coppa!'
We are hanging out car windows with our guns ready, yelling out for the cops to show themselves.
All races are frown faces with heated ways (yeah!)
People of all races are angry and violent in this situation.
With somethin in the trunk that thumpin just like bass
We have something in the trunk that is shaking just like bass (likely referring to a weapon).
Trust me, no mics, this shit gon' get ugly
Believe me, things are about to get really ugly, there won't be any microphones present.
Before the boys cuff me, 'take that' like Puffy
Before the police handcuff and arrest me, I will say 'take that' like P. Diddy did.
You've been hexed, squeeze this Tec
You have been cursed, so I will shoot you with this firearm.
Shots hittin jugular veins, give 'em taco necks
My shots will hit their jugular veins, causing their necks to look like tacos.
I rep my set, Rock City, what you bet?
I represent my territory, which is Rock City. Care to bet against me?
M.I.C. regardless, you garbage niggaz, we comin.
No matter what, we are coming for all the trash individuals who oppose us, even if they try to run.
Contributed by Andrew B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.